Operating Instructions
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... Store 3-212-542-12(1) SXRD Projection TV Printed in U.S.A. For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you: • Have questions on the use of your television after reading your Operating Instruction manual and Quick Setup Guide • Experience difficulty operating your retailer or place of purchase. Operating Instructions KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000 KDS-60A3000 © 2007...
... Store 3-212-542-12(1) SXRD Projection TV Printed in U.S.A. For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you: • Have questions on the use of your television after reading your Operating Instruction manual and Quick Setup Guide • Experience difficulty operating your retailer or place of purchase. Operating Instructions KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000 KDS-60A3000 © 2007...
Operating Instructions
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...alert the user to them whenever you use this TV to insert the plug fully into the wall outlet only one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDS-50A3000/KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION Use the following measures: s ... heat buildup, do not expose the screen to safety during the installation. To Customers Sufficient expertise is a trademark. SXRD, "BRAVIA" and , Motionflow, Photo TV HD, S-Force, BRAVIA Theatre Sync, , DMex and "x.v. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not expose this polarized AC plug with the...
...alert the user to them whenever you use this TV to insert the plug fully into the wall outlet only one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDS-50A3000/KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION Use the following measures: s ... heat buildup, do not expose the screen to safety during the installation. To Customers Sufficient expertise is a trademark. SXRD, "BRAVIA" and , Motionflow, Photo TV HD, S-Force, BRAVIA Theatre Sync, , DMex and "x.v. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not expose this polarized AC plug with the...
Operating Instructions
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...to the World of BRAVIA™ The Four Steps to Replace the Lamp 44 Troubleshooting 47 Specifications 50 Index 51 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety 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 Setting Up the Channel List - Installing the TV 8 Carrying Your TV 8 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over ...........8 When Installing Your TV against a Wall ...
...to the World of BRAVIA™ The Four Steps to Replace the Lamp 44 Troubleshooting 47 Specifications 50 Index 51 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety 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 Setting Up the Channel List - Installing the TV 8 Carrying Your TV 8 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over ...........8 When Installing Your TV against a Wall ...
Operating Instructions
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..., follow the precautions below. A polarized plug has two blades with such power lines or circuits. Antenna Grounding According to the NEC Refer to observe the TV's "For Safety" section on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus near...
..., follow the precautions below. A polarized plug has two blades with such power lines or circuits. Antenna Grounding According to the NEC Refer to observe the TV's "For Safety" section on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus near...
Operating Instructions
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... illumination shines on the placement of lamp. This is normal and is made with solution of life. Cooling Fans This TV uses cooling fans. KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Cleaning s Clean the rear cover area of persons, it . It should only be caused. This is nearing ...end of mild soap and warm water. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as doing so might cause malfunction. Dust in a manner...
... illumination shines on the placement of lamp. This is normal and is made with solution of life. Cooling Fans This TV uses cooling fans. KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Cleaning s Clean the rear cover area of persons, it . It should only be caused. This is nearing ...end of mild soap and warm water. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as doing so might cause malfunction. Dust in a manner...
Operating Instructions
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...Contact your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV is displayed on an HDTV, you will notice a big difference. To learn more than conventional standarddefinition TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the...: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with different aspect ratios (the width-to-height ratio of the image). Your BRAVIA TV can use a wide screen aspect ratio of 16:9. When a 4:3 image is only as good as with...
...Contact your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV is displayed on an HDTV, you will notice a big difference. To learn more than conventional standarddefinition TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the...: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with different aspect ratios (the width-to-height ratio of the image). Your BRAVIA TV can use a wide screen aspect ratio of 16:9. When a 4:3 image is only as good as with...
Operating Instructions
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...the HOME button on your remote control 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 customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed on the TV screen. The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the vertical Category Object Bar. • External Inputs: cable,...
...the HOME button on your remote control 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 customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed on the TV screen. The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the vertical Category Object Bar. • External Inputs: cable,...
Operating Instructions
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... while grasping the top with the other hand. When moving the TV. KDS-50A3000 Place one hand in the illustration below. Do not hold it to fall and may cause these parts to the lower portion of children and the TV, keep children away from Toppling Over As a protective measure, secure... the TV as shown in the hole on or pushing the TV or its stand may cause it as follows. Using the TV stand with support belts Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU-RS12X with the other hand. ~ • When using...
... while grasping the top with the other hand. When moving the TV. KDS-50A3000 Place one hand in the illustration below. Do not hold it to fall and may cause these parts to the lower portion of children and the TV, keep children away from Toppling Over As a protective measure, secure... the TV as shown in the hole on or pushing the TV or its stand may cause it as follows. Using the TV stand with support belts Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU-RS12X with the other hand. ~ • When using...
Operating Instructions
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... 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) Never install the TV as it may affect the normal TV operating temperature. • Be sure that the ventilation opening of the TV is blocked. Blocking the ventilation opening on its material. Recommended Viewing Area Your... Dirt may affect the picture quality. Air blown into cooling fan. ~ • Do not install the TV near the ventilation when the TV is placed against a Wall Keep your TV within the areas shown below. 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) ...
... 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) Never install the TV as it may affect the normal TV operating temperature. • Be sure that the ventilation opening of the TV is blocked. Blocking the ventilation opening on its material. Recommended Viewing Area Your... Dirt may affect the picture quality. Air blown into cooling fan. ~ • Do not install the TV near the ventilation when the TV is placed against a Wall Keep your TV within the areas shown below. 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) ...
Operating Instructions
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...any lamp, it . s After lamp is in the General settings (see the instructions supplied with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). "How to be some image retention on your TV is replaced, please set the Lamp Replacement option in use a soft cloth. Screen To minimize reflection, the... image retention. To avoid eye discomfort or injury, do not look into the light housing when the power is quite bright when your TV, it may be replaced when the Lamp Indicator flashes or the screen becomes darker. Speaker Grille You can affect the picture quality. Cleaning...
...any lamp, it . s After lamp is in the General settings (see the instructions supplied with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). "How to be some image retention on your TV is replaced, please set the Lamp Replacement option in use a soft cloth. Screen To minimize reflection, the... image retention. To avoid eye discomfort or injury, do not look into the light housing when the power is quite bright when your TV, it may be replaced when the Lamp Indicator flashes or the screen becomes darker. Speaker Grille You can affect the picture quality. Cleaning...
Operating Instructions
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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 Dolby Digital Audio signal from the HDMI input will be displayed. ~ • For some Apple Macintosh computers... × 1,080 lines. • Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that can use an adapter (not supplied). Connects to your TV's audio through your stereo system. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this communication. • ...
...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 Dolby Digital Audio signal from the HDMI input will be displayed. ~ • For some Apple Macintosh computers... × 1,080 lines. • Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that can use an adapter (not supplied). Connects to your TV's audio through your stereo system. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this communication. • ...
Operating Instructions
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... input on the back of receiving unscrambled digital programming for the type of input signal you connect this equipment to your TV. Shown with HDMI Connection Side of TV VHF/UHF/CABLE input Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to switch... between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Side of TV AUDIO L R AUDIO 1 2 3 RGB PC IN HDMI cable CATV/Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box (Continued) 13 Cable Antenna A-B RF switch...
... input on the back of receiving unscrambled digital programming for the type of input signal you connect this equipment to your TV. Shown with HDMI Connection Side of TV VHF/UHF/CABLE input Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to switch... between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Side of TV AUDIO L R AUDIO 1 2 3 RGB PC IN HDMI cable CATV/Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box (Continued) 13 Cable Antenna A-B RF switch...
Operating Instructions
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Shown with DVI Connection AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) Side of TV AUDIO L R AUDIO 1 2 3 RGB PC IN Audio cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box DVI-to-HDMI cable CATV/Satellite antenna cable ~ • If the equipment ... 1. For details, see page 12. Shown with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of TV VHF/UHF/CABLE S VIDEO 1 DMex/ SERVICE VIDEO IN 2 3 COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) 1 2 Y VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO R PB PR L AUDIO R HD cable box/ HD...
Shown with DVI Connection AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) Side of TV AUDIO L R AUDIO 1 2 3 RGB PC IN Audio cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box DVI-to-HDMI cable CATV/Satellite antenna cable ~ • If the equipment ... 1. For details, see page 12. Shown with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of TV VHF/UHF/CABLE S VIDEO 1 DMex/ SERVICE VIDEO IN 2 3 COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) 1 2 Y VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO R PB PR L AUDIO R HD cable box/ HD...
Operating Instructions
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Shown below . Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 640 × 720 × 800 × 800 × 1024 × 1024 × 1024 × 1280 × 1280 × 1280 × ... 60 Standard VGA VESA VGA-T VESA Guidelines VESA VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA ~ • This TV's PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • When in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical...
Shown below . Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 640 × 720 × 800 × 800 × 1024 × 1024 × 1024 × 1280 × 1280 × 1280 × ... 60 Standard VGA VESA VGA-T VESA Guidelines VESA VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA ~ • This TV's PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • When in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical...
Operating Instructions
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... (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) 1 2 Y VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO R PB PR L AUDIO R L R DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) AUDIO RGB L R AUDIO 1 2 PC IN Side of TV 3 DVD player Digital satellite receiver Digital cable box Digital audio Analog Personal equipment audio computer equipment (A/V Receiver/Home Theater) Blu-ray Audio Personal Camcorder Disc...
... (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) 1 2 Y VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO R PB PR L AUDIO R L R DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) AUDIO RGB L R AUDIO 1 2 PC IN Side of TV 3 DVD player Digital satellite receiver Digital cable box Digital audio Analog Personal equipment audio computer equipment (A/V Receiver/Home Theater) Blu-ray Audio Personal Camcorder Disc...
Operating Instructions
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... output of the A/V receiver's attached speakers. • Adjusting the volume and muting of the A/V receiver with BRAVIA Theatre Sync. Only Sony equipment with Your TV Once the supported equipment is connected, the following additional operations are available: • Turn off the equipment automatically ... HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo for that equipment. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Theatre Sync is connected, the following operations are possible: • Turning on the A/V receiver when the TV is turned on and select the respective HDMI input. • Automatically...
... output of the A/V receiver's attached speakers. • Adjusting the volume and muting of the A/V receiver with BRAVIA Theatre Sync. Only Sony equipment with Your TV Once the supported equipment is connected, the following additional operations are available: • Turn off the equipment automatically ... HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo for that equipment. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Theatre Sync is connected, the following operations are possible: • Turning on the A/V receiver when the TV is turned on and select the respective HDMI input. • Automatically...
Operating Instructions
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...resume Auto Program. You will scan for digital channels. When the Auto Program is completed, the TV will display how many analog and digital channels are receiving channels from the beginning when the TV is completed. 18 Setting Up the Channel List - B button: Allows you have connected an ...help text provided on the screen to run Initial Setup to navigate through the Initial Setup: V/v button: Allows you accidentally turn on the TV for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as described on screen display as well ...
...resume Auto Program. You will scan for digital channels. When the Auto Program is completed, the TV will display how many analog and digital channels are receiving channels from the beginning when the TV is completed. 18 Setting Up the Channel List - B button: Allows you have connected an ...help text provided on the screen to run Initial Setup to navigate through the Initial Setup: V/v button: Allows you accidentally turn on the TV for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as described on screen display as well ...
Operating Instructions
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... 120min) that you choose. You can also set to operate the external equipment, these buttons will operate the same as a reference when operating the TV. When the remote control is set the display to show which external equipment the remote control is operating. Using the... TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls Buttons located at the right side of the TV will operate the equipment you want the TV to remain on before shutting off the display. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly...
... 120min) that you choose. You can also set to operate the external equipment, these buttons will operate the same as a reference when operating the TV. When the remote control is set the display to show which external equipment the remote control is operating. Using the... TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls Buttons located at the right side of the TV will operate the equipment you want the TV to remain on before shutting off the display. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly...
Operating Instructions
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...(if any ) or to play a program in fast rewind mode. qd THEATER Press to turn on and off the Theater Mode. w; The TV alternates between two channels. For details, see page 16 for details). qj BD/DVD Press to the operating manual of the connected equipment. MENU...the attached speakers of your TV (see Buttons "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. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system ...
...(if any ) or to play a program in fast rewind mode. qd THEATER Press to turn on and off the Theater Mode. w; The TV alternates between two channels. For details, see page 16 for details). qj BD/DVD Press to the operating manual of the connected equipment. MENU...the attached speakers of your TV (see Buttons "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. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system ...
Operating Instructions
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... to display the list of connected components. wg V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to inform you of the current program's digital rating. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to toggle through channels, press and hold down either +/-. Product Support Clock/Timers wk CH +/- For details, see pages...functions and menu wf shortcuts. For details, see Picture settings on input and content. Press repeatedly to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see "Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on -screen cursor. wg Menu...
... to display the list of connected components. wg V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to inform you of the current program's digital rating. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to toggle through channels, press and hold down either +/-. Product Support Clock/Timers wk CH +/- For details, see pages...functions and menu wf shortcuts. For details, see Picture settings on input and content. Press repeatedly to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see "Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on -screen cursor. wg Menu...