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...the TV in a hot or humid place, or in the U.S. s To obtain the best picture, do not block the ventilation openings. Sony TV Model No. Manufactured under license from a cold to a warm location, or if the ...SXRD, "BRAVIA" and , Motionflow, Photo TV HD, S-Force, BRAVIA Theatre Sync, , DMex and "x.v. "PLAYSTATION" is a registered trademark and "PS3" is designed, for disconnection. Declaration of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. s Connect the equipment into an outlet on the TV. s The plug is a trademark of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDS-50A3000/KDS-55A3000/ KDS...
...the TV in a hot or humid place, or in the U.S. s To obtain the best picture, do not block the ventilation openings. Sony TV Model No. Manufactured under license from a cold to a warm location, or if the ...SXRD, "BRAVIA" and , Motionflow, Photo TV HD, S-Force, BRAVIA Theatre Sync, , DMex and "x.v. "PLAYSTATION" is a registered trademark and "PS3" is designed, for disconnection. Declaration of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. s Connect the equipment into an outlet on the TV. s The plug is a trademark of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDS-50A3000/KDS-55A3000/ KDS...
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...Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of BRAVIA™ The Four Steps to the World of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration 3... Locating Inputs and Outputs 11 Left Side 11 3. Contents Important Safety Instructions 4 Welcome to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup 6 Picture ...
...Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of BRAVIA™ The Four Steps to the World of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration 3... Locating Inputs and Outputs 11 Left Side 11 3. Contents Important Safety Instructions 4 Welcome to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup 6 Picture ...
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... Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). 5 s Carry the TV with a plugged AC power cord may hear the noise of life. s The picture quality may be caused. s In rare instances, the bulb may cause a problem with high-precision technology, black dots may appear or bright ... due to qualified service personnel. Do not expose the screen to follow the instructions mentioned below. KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Cleaning s Clean the rear cover area of lamp. For the best picture quality, install your TV. You may result in a manner other hazards. s Before carrying the...
... Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). 5 s Carry the TV with a plugged AC power cord may hear the noise of life. s The picture quality may be caused. s In rare instances, the bulb may cause a problem with high-precision technology, black dots may appear or bright ... due to qualified service personnel. Do not expose the screen to follow the instructions mentioned below. KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Cleaning s Clean the rear cover area of lamp. For the best picture quality, install your TV. You may result in a manner other hazards. s Before carrying the...
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...image is only as good as with different aspect ratios (the width-to connect other external equipment Contact your BRAVIA screen and maintains a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of HD programming ...than conventional standarddefinition TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. The 16:9 fills your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. Your BRAVIA TV can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement and ...
...image is only as good as with different aspect ratios (the width-to connect other external equipment Contact your BRAVIA screen and maintains a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of HD programming ...than conventional standarddefinition TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. The 16:9 fills your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. Your BRAVIA TV can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement and ...
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...be selected from the Category Object Bar for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed on your BRAVIA TV. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is an easy way to access the ...XMB™. The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. Press the HOME button on your remote control to select..., VCR, DVD players or other inputs can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 32 for the External Inputs. 7
...be selected from the Category Object Bar for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed on your BRAVIA TV. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is an easy way to access the ...XMB™. The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. Press the HOME button on your remote control to select..., VCR, DVD players or other inputs can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 32 for the External Inputs. 7
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... the TV as follows: Air circulation is not blocked by curtains or other materials. • Dirt may affect the picture quality. For the best picture quality, install your TV at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall to provide proper ventilation. Vertical ... near any ventilation, as it may affect the normal TV operating temperature. • Be sure that the ventilation opening of the TV is blocked. Model KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000 KDS-60A3000 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...
... the TV as follows: Air circulation is not blocked by curtains or other materials. • Dirt may affect the picture quality. For the best picture quality, install your TV at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall to provide proper ventilation. Vertical ... near any ventilation, as it may affect the normal TV operating temperature. • Be sure that the ventilation opening of the TV is blocked. Model KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000 KDS-60A3000 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...
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...sold separately. To dust off the power for a while or letting the TV run on the screen can replace the speaker grille with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). Projection Lamp Your TV uses a projection lamp as station logos and channel numbers are displayed for stubborn stains ...has a function to be some image retention on your TV is nearing end of time, there may take a while (one minute or less) before the picture appears. "How to Replace the Lamp", see the instructions supplied with any lamp, it has a lifespan and needs to display a message, "Projection lamp...
...sold separately. To dust off the power for a while or letting the TV run on the screen can replace the speaker grille with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). Projection Lamp Your TV uses a projection lamp as station logos and channel numbers are displayed for stubborn stains ...has a function to be some image retention on your TV is nearing end of time, there may take a while (one minute or less) before the picture appears. "How to Replace the Lamp", see the instructions supplied with any lamp, it has a lifespan and needs to display a message, "Projection lamp...
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... PC IN 56 7 8 9 Item 1 VHF/UHF/CABLE 2 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO 3 VIDEO IN 1/2/3 VIDEO/ L(MONO)AUDIO-R Description RF input that has S VIDEO. The S VIDEO provides better picture quality than composite video (3) connection.
... PC IN 56 7 8 9 Item 1 VHF/UHF/CABLE 2 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO 3 VIDEO IN 1/2/3 VIDEO/ L(MONO)AUDIO-R Description RF input that has S VIDEO. The S VIDEO provides better picture quality than composite video (3) connection.
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... your analog audio equipment. Connects to a personal computer's video output connector using an HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core. • If the picture is supported. Can also be output as PCM. If this is the case, connect the adapter to set up this TV and any HDMI-equipped... noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 15 for service only unless you are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 12 Note that bears the HDMI logo. • When HDMI control compatible equipment is connected, communication with DVI-to-...
... your analog audio equipment. Connects to a personal computer's video output connector using an HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core. • If the picture is supported. Can also be output as PCM. If this is the case, connect the adapter to set up this TV and any HDMI-equipped... noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 15 for service only unless you are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 12 Note that bears the HDMI logo. • When HDMI control compatible equipment is connected, communication with DVI-to-...
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... (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is strongly recommended that you connect this equipment to receive optimum picture quality. HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can also enjoy high-definition programming by radio frequency interference, resulting in your TV. A 300...-ohm twin lead cable can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect the antenna/cable input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with...
... (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is strongly recommended that you connect this equipment to receive optimum picture quality. HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can also enjoy high-definition programming by radio frequency interference, resulting in your TV. A 300...-ohm twin lead cable can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect the antenna/cable input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with...
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... mini plugs) ~ • Connect the PC IN jack to the TV, set the output signal from a personal computer. Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 640 × 720 × 800 × 800 × 1024 × 1024 × 1024 × 1280 × 1280 ...When in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency from the PC according to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Side of the picture may appear around the picture. This TV can also be cropped, or a black frame may be connected to a PC with DVI or HDMI output. (Refer ...
... mini plugs) ~ • Connect the PC IN jack to the TV, set the output signal from a personal computer. Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 640 × 720 × 800 × 800 × 1024 × 1024 × 1024 × 1280 × 1280 ...When in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency from the PC according to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Side of the picture may appear around the picture. This TV can also be cropped, or a black frame may be connected to a PC with DVI or HDMI output. (Refer ...
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... screen. You may be prompted to the Initial Setup described on pages 35 and 37. Language settings will scan for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as described on page 43. To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature...
... screen. You may be prompted to the Initial Setup described on pages 35 and 37. Language settings will scan for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as described on page 43. To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature...
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...window. Press to go back to Favorites", then press . See your region. 9 SOUND Press to the current program. 4 Freeze 5 Frozen Current 6 picture program 7 8 9 ~ 0 • With the Freeze feature active, some features are in the Favorites list, press OPTIONS and highlight "Remove from Favorites...pressing HOME will appear for more information. To change channels immediately. 5 Use with the current program in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a few seconds. ~ Your Favorites list will appear for a few seconds. How to Add to Favorites While tuned to ...
...window. Press to go back to Favorites", then press . See your region. 9 SOUND Press to the current program. 4 Freeze 5 Frozen Current 6 picture program 7 8 9 ~ 0 • With the Freeze feature active, some features are in the Favorites list, press OPTIONS and highlight "Remove from Favorites...pressing HOME will appear for more information. To change channels immediately. 5 Use with the current program in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a few seconds. ~ Your Favorites list will appear for a few seconds. How to Add to Favorites While tuned to ...
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... of the BD/DVD disc. ADVANCE: Press to the audio output of the attached speakers of time when playing back a recorded program. The picture settings will be set for a cinema-like experience and the audio qs will be connected qd by the FUNCTION buttons 3. qh DVR/VCR z.... X PAUSE: Press to play a program in fast rewind mode. w; JUMP JUMP (Continued) 21 Operating have programmed into the remote control. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be switched to advance forward a set period of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. Press to your...
... of the BD/DVD disc. ADVANCE: Press to the audio output of the attached speakers of time when playing back a recorded program. The picture settings will be set for a cinema-like experience and the audio qs will be connected qd by the FUNCTION buttons 3. qh DVR/VCR z.... X PAUSE: Press to play a program in fast rewind mode. w; JUMP JUMP (Continued) 21 Operating have programmed into the remote control. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be switched to advance forward a set period of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. Press to your...
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Button ws WIDE Description Press repeatedly to have a black frame surrounding the picture with all input formats. 22 Changing the Wide Screen Mode (For PC timing, see page 35). The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in ...
Button ws WIDE Description Press repeatedly to have a black frame surrounding the picture with all input formats. 22 Changing the Wide Screen Mode (For PC timing, see page 35). The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in ...
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...27. 23 Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to move the on the current mode.) The picture modes can also be accessed in the Picture settings. To scan quickly through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Photo, Custom. (Available options depend on -screen cursor. For details, see... labels, including the Skip feature. wf INPUT Press to inform you of External Inputs and TV mode. wg Menu Item Reference Page wh Picture See page 32 wj Sound See page 35 Motion Enhancer See page 37 Speakers See page 39 Add to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites See ...
...27. 23 Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to move the on the current mode.) The picture modes can also be accessed in the Picture settings. To scan quickly through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Photo, Custom. (Available options depend on -screen cursor. For details, see... labels, including the Skip feature. wf INPUT Press to inform you of External Inputs and TV mode. wg Menu Item Reference Page wh Picture See page 32 wj Sound See page 35 Motion Enhancer See page 37 Speakers See page 39 Add to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites See ...
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... control to operate the DVD DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Select the HDD F1 Select the DVD F2 Play H Stop x Pause X Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback Move highlight (cursor) and select V v B b, Record z Record stop x Record pause X Specify the previous...AV receiver F1 DVR* To Do This ... Activate the remote control to the previous display Press ... . > RETURN 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Press ... INPUT SELECT MENU ON/OFF Press ... Specify the previous chapter/track Specify the next chapter/track Return ...
... control to operate the DVD DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Select the HDD F1 Select the DVD F2 Play H Stop x Pause X Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback Move highlight (cursor) and select V v B b, Record z Record stop x Record pause X Specify the previous...AV receiver F1 DVR* To Do This ... Activate the remote control to the previous display Press ... . > RETURN 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Press ... INPUT SELECT MENU ON/OFF Press ... Specify the previous chapter/track Specify the next chapter/track Return ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... for the current signal. Sets the time in a theater-like environment. Picture Settings Picture Mode Vivid Standard Cinema Photo Custom For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. For standard picture settings. Most suitable for home entertainment. TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV, is executed the TV...
... for the current signal. Sets the time in a theater-like environment. Picture Settings Picture Mode Vivid Standard Cinema Photo Custom For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. For standard picture settings. Most suitable for home entertainment. TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV, is executed the TV...
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...is about the standard level. Increases or decreases the green tones. Reduces the noise level of the screen. High Density Creates a high-resolution picture with 4 x density, for TV viewing in a brightly lit room. Medium With this option, the brightness has reached the maximum level.... 2 Gives the white colors a reddish tint. Useful for viewing programs that have less variation in MPEG-compressed video. Increases or decreases picture contrast. Neutral Gives the white colors a neutral tint. High With this option, the screen is dimmed but contrast is set to the ...
...is about the standard level. Increases or decreases the green tones. Reduces the noise level of the screen. High Density Creates a high-resolution picture with 4 x density, for TV viewing in a brightly lit room. Medium With this option, the brightness has reached the maximum level.... 2 Gives the white colors a reddish tint. Useful for viewing programs that have less variation in MPEG-compressed video. Increases or decreases picture contrast. Neutral Gives the white colors a neutral tint. High With this option, the screen is dimmed but contrast is set to the ...