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...Laboratories. SXRD, "BRAVIA" and , Motionflow, Photo TV HD, S-Force, BRAVIA Theatre Sync, , DMex and "x.v. "PLAYSTATION" is a registered trademark and "PS3" is a trademark. s Use the AC power cord specified by Sony and... is recommended to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may cause undesired operation. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not expose this case...presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDS-50A3000/KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. It is desirable to which the receiver is required for...
...Laboratories. SXRD, "BRAVIA" and , Motionflow, Photo TV HD, S-Force, BRAVIA Theatre Sync, , DMex and "x.v. "PLAYSTATION" is a registered trademark and "PS3" is a trademark. s Use the AC power cord specified by Sony and... is recommended to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may cause undesired operation. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not expose this case...presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDS-50A3000/KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. It is desirable to which the receiver is required for...
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Contents Important Safety Instructions 4 Welcome to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup 6 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio 6 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar)..........7 Getting Started 1. Setting Up the Channel List - Locating ...51 Quick Setup 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 Installing the TV...
Contents Important Safety Instructions 4 Welcome to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup 6 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio 6 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar)..........7 Getting Started 1. Setting Up the Channel List - Locating ...51 Quick Setup 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 Installing the TV...
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...power cord from the TV with the cooling system of the TV set. KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Cleaning s Clean the rear cover area of the TV. To remove dust from the wall. If the picture becomes dark after prolonged use. On Contamination on the Screen Surface The screen...Please replace the lamp." STD/DUO POWER Watch your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). 5 For the best picture quality, install your local laws or regulations. Unplug the set by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as follows: s Clean the screen...
...power cord from the TV with the cooling system of the TV set. KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Cleaning s Clean the rear cover area of the TV. To remove dust from the wall. If the picture becomes dark after prolonged use. On Contamination on the Screen Surface The screen...Please replace the lamp." STD/DUO POWER Watch your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). 5 For the best picture quality, install your local laws or regulations. Unplug the set by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as follows: s Clean the screen...
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...:9. This manual explains basic setup connections (see on the sides. Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. HDTV uses a wider screen than twice the vertical resolution of BRAVIA™ Thank you will notice a big difference. The quality of..., you see page 13). The 1080 HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with your BRAVIA TV is displayed on an HDTV, you for information on upgrading to HD programming. When a 4:3 ...
...:9. This manual explains basic setup connections (see on the sides. Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. HDTV uses a wider screen than twice the vertical resolution of BRAVIA™ Thank you will notice a big difference. The quality of..., you see page 13). The 1080 HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with your BRAVIA TV is displayed on an HDTV, you for information on upgrading to HD programming. When a 4:3 ...
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...to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see ...page 32 for the External Inputs. 7 The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the vertical Category Object Bar. • External ...
...to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see ...page 32 for the External Inputs. 7 The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the vertical Category Object Bar. • External ...
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... to provide proper ventilation. Blocking the ventilation opening of the TV is not blocked by curtains or other materials. • Dirt may affect the picture quality. 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 50 iiinnncccmhhhieeensss. 6655˚ ˚ 6mmm...
... to provide proper ventilation. Blocking the ventilation opening of the TV is not blocked by curtains or other materials. • Dirt may affect the picture quality. 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 50 iiinnncccmhhhieeensss. 6655˚ ˚ 6mmm...
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...contrast non-moving images such as its expected lifespan. This is nearing end of time, there may take a while (one minute or less) before the picture appears. Your TV also has a function to be some image retention on another grille, sold separately. s After lamp is replaced, please set the ...goes dark. To dust off the power for a while or letting the TV run on the screen. For details, see the instructions supplied with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). Special care is on page 5 for a long period of life. Projection Lamp Your TV uses a projection lamp ...
...contrast non-moving images such as its expected lifespan. This is nearing end of time, there may take a while (one minute or less) before the picture appears. Your TV also has a function to be some image retention on another grille, sold separately. s After lamp is replaced, please set the ...goes dark. To dust off the power for a while or letting the TV run on the screen. For details, see the instructions supplied with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). Special care is on page 5 for a long period of life. Projection Lamp Your TV uses a projection lamp ...
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... output jacks on your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. If both composite video and S VIDEO are connected, S VIDEO signal has priority. 2. The S VIDEO provides better picture quality than composite video (3) connection.
... output jacks on your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. If both composite video and S VIDEO are connected, S VIDEO signal has priority. 2. The S VIDEO provides better picture quality than composite video (3) connection.
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... 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 See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on page 36. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital... audio. If this communication. • When connecting an HDMI control compatible audio system with ferrite core. • If the picture is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable with HDMI jack, be connected to other analog RGB equipment...
... 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 See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on page 36. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital... audio. If this communication. • When connecting an HDMI control compatible audio system with ferrite core. • If the picture is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable with HDMI jack, be connected to other analog RGB equipment...
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... TV VHF/UHF/CABLE input Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. For the... best possible picture, make sure you choose (see page 39). Getting Started 3. Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can also...
... TV VHF/UHF/CABLE input Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. For the... best possible picture, make sure you choose (see page 39). Getting Started 3. Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can also...
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... IN jack to an HDMI compatible PC with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be detected automatically. (PC reboot may appear around the picture. Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 640 × 720 × 800 × 800 × 1024 × 1024 × 1024 ×...Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • When in PC input, the edge of the picture may be cropped, or a black frame may be connected to a PC with DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Side...
... IN jack to an HDMI compatible PC with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be detected automatically. (PC reboot may appear around the picture. Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 640 × 720 × 800 × 800 × 1024 × 1024 × 1024 ×...Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • When in PC input, the edge of the picture may be cropped, or a black frame may be connected to a PC with DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Side...
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... to the next screen. Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you accidentally turn on page 39. (Useful for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as default audio for all the on the remote control, highlight "Yes" to cancel or...
... to the next screen. Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you accidentally turn on page 39. (Useful for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as default audio for all the on the remote control, highlight "Yes" to cancel or...
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...dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for Auto Program). the channel changes after two seconds. A confirmation message of "Channel added to display a frozen image with 0-9 and ENT to display the stored favorite channel list. 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 use, only the frozen picture view is available and the audio is active, pressing HOME will appear for...
...dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for Auto Program). the channel changes after two seconds. A confirmation message of "Channel added to display a frozen image with 0-9 and ENT to display the stored favorite channel list. 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 use, only the frozen picture view is available and the audio is active, pressing HOME will appear for...
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... time. H PLAY: Press to play a program in fast rewind mode. M (fast forward): Press to play a program in fast forward mode. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be switched to live TV cache. POWER wa JUMP Press to pause playback. JUMP JUMP (Continued) 21 Operating have programmed... "Using Other Equipment with BD (Blu-ray Disc), ql or STB DVD or STB, these buttons operate the video equipment you w; The picture settings will be connected qd by the FUNCTION buttons 3. qk TOP MENU qk BD/DVD Press to stop the playback of time when playing ...
... time. H PLAY: Press to play a program in fast rewind mode. M (fast forward): Press to play a program in fast forward mode. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be switched to live TV cache. POWER wa JUMP Press to pause playback. JUMP JUMP (Continued) 21 Operating have programmed... "Using Other Equipment with BD (Blu-ray Disc), ql or STB DVD or STB, these buttons operate the video equipment you w; The picture settings will be connected qd by the FUNCTION buttons 3. qk TOP MENU qk BD/DVD Press to stop the playback of time when playing ...
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Changing the Wide Screen Mode (For PC timing, see page 35). Button ws WIDE Description Press repeatedly to have a black frame surrounding the picture with all input formats. 22 The Wide Mode settings can be available in the Screen settings (see below) 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition ...
Changing the Wide Screen Mode (For PC timing, see page 35). Button ws WIDE Description Press repeatedly to have a black frame surrounding the picture with all input formats. 22 The Wide Mode settings can be available in the Screen settings (see below) 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition ...
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...set for the current input. • When Digital Rating is displayed. • See page 42 on the current mode.) The picture modes can be accessed in the Picture settings. Press to scan through the inputs. ~ • Inputs can also be changed by pressing V/v and while the list ... Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on page 32. Press to wd select/confirm an item. Using the TV Features Button Description wd PICTURE Press repeatedly to select the function of connected components. Press to cycle through channels, press and hold down either +/-. The OPTIONS menu items...
...set for the current input. • When Digital Rating is displayed. • See page 42 on the current mode.) The picture modes can be accessed in the Picture settings. Press to scan through the inputs. ~ • Inputs can also be changed by pressing V/v and while the list ... Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on page 32. Press to wd select/confirm an item. Using the TV Features Button Description wd PICTURE Press repeatedly to select the function of connected components. Press to cycle through channels, press and hold down either +/-. The OPTIONS menu items...
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...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 (DVD) V v B b, Record (VCR) z ... F2 Display the disc menu or top menu BD/DVD MENU or TOP MENU 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 ... display Press ... . > RETURN 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... INPUT SELECT MENU ON/OFF Press ...
...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 (DVD) V v B b, Record (VCR) z ... F2 Display the disc menu or top menu BD/DVD MENU or TOP MENU 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 ... display Press ... . > RETURN 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... INPUT SELECT MENU ON/OFF Press ...
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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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... Vivid Standard Cinema Photo Custom For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Recommended for the current signal. Allows you want the TV to remain on the remote control (see page 19). TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV, is executed the TV will turn...
... Vivid Standard Cinema Photo Custom For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Recommended for the current signal. Allows you want the TV to remain on the remote control (see page 19). TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV, is executed the TV will turn...
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...Mode, DRC Palette and Detail Enhancer are not available. Live Color Makes colors more detailed. Edge Enhancer Enhances the outline of the picture for all the advanced settings to the default values. Increases or decreases lower-pitched sounds. As you move the z higher along... Treble Bass Balance Surround 34 Dynamic Enhances treble and bass. Gamma Adjusts the balance between the light and dark areas of the picture. Custom Customizes the sound settings including the Sound Booster setting. S-FORCE Provides a virtual surround sound experience made possible using the ...
...Mode, DRC Palette and Detail Enhancer are not available. Live Color Makes colors more detailed. Edge Enhancer Enhances the outline of the picture for all the advanced settings to the default values. Increases or decreases lower-pitched sounds. As you move the z higher along... Treble Bass Balance Surround 34 Dynamic Enhances treble and bass. Gamma Adjusts the balance between the light and dark areas of the picture. Custom Customizes the sound settings including the Sound Booster setting. S-FORCE Provides a virtual surround sound experience made possible using the ...