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... difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or to speak with a support representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669) Sony will work to the Store 3-198-047-11(1) SXRD Projection TV Operating Instructions KDS-50A2020 KDS-55A2020 http://www.sony.net/ KDS-60A2020 ™ Printed in U.S.A. © 2006...
... difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or to speak with a support representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669) Sony will work to the Store 3-198-047-11(1) SXRD Projection TV Operating Instructions KDS-50A2020 KDS-55A2020 http://www.sony.net/ KDS-60A2020 ™ Printed in U.S.A. © 2006...
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... questions on the use of your television after reading your manual z Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at the rear of purchase. Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at : http://www....sony.com/tvsupport oor to speak with a support representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669) Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of the TV...
... questions on the use of your television after reading your manual z Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at the rear of purchase. Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at : http://www....sony.com/tvsupport oor to speak with a support representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669) Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of the TV...
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... cause harmful interference, and (2) this case, please wait a few hours to safety during the installation. (Continued) 3 Use with §15.119 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDS-50A2020/KDS-55A2020/KDS-60A2020 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. KDS-50A2020 KDS-55A2020 KDS-60A2020 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO.
... cause harmful interference, and (2) this case, please wait a few hours to safety during the installation. (Continued) 3 Use with §15.119 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDS-50A2020/KDS-55A2020/KDS-60A2020 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. KDS-50A2020 KDS-55A2020 KDS-60A2020 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO.
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..., Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. Availability of digital cable television programming in the U.S.A and other countries. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Trademark Information TruSurround XT, SRS and ( ) symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of a set-top box....and data-enhanced television services may require the use of HDMI Licensing LLC. 4 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Sony Corporation. This TV is a trademark.
..., Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. Availability of digital cable television programming in the U.S.A and other countries. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Trademark Information TruSurround XT, SRS and ( ) symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of a set-top box....and data-enhanced television services may require the use of HDMI Licensing LLC. 4 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Sony Corporation. This TV is a trademark.
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... cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Be sure the antenna system is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination 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...
... cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Be sure the antenna system is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination 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...
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.... s The picture quality may pop inside the lamp unit, but the lamp unit is low. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as thinner or benzine for a long period of the TV regularly. appeared on the screen, • the lamp replacement indicator on the front panel blinks in...810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) Cleaning s Clean the rear cover area of time, it may drop and a serious injury may be sprayed to follow the instructions mentioned below. Consult qualified service personnel....
.... s The picture quality may pop inside the lamp unit, but the lamp unit is low. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as thinner or benzine for a long period of the TV regularly. appeared on the screen, • the lamp replacement indicator on the front panel blinks in...810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) Cleaning s Clean the rear cover area of time, it may drop and a serious injury may be sprayed to follow the instructions mentioned below. Consult qualified service personnel....
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...TV 9 Screen 10 Projection Lamp 10 Installing the TV 11 Carrying Your TV 11 Take Precaution during Installation 11 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over .......11 When Installing Your TV against a Wall......12 Recommended Viewing Area 13 Connecting the TV...Troubleshooting 55 Remote Control 55 Picture ...TV Controls 31 Using the Menus Overview of 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...
...TV 9 Screen 10 Projection Lamp 10 Installing the TV 11 Carrying Your TV 11 Take Precaution during Installation 11 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over .......11 When Installing Your TV against a Wall......12 Recommended Viewing Area 13 Connecting the TV...Troubleshooting 55 Remote Control 55 Picture ...TV Controls 31 Using the Menus Overview of 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...
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... the best contrast and brightness from younger viewers. ❑ Component Video Inputs: Offers a high-quality video for purchasing this Sony SXRDTM projection TV. Some of the features that delivers high-level resolution, greater contrast ratio, faster response speed and film-like reproduction compared to... lets you will enjoy with the near-HD equivalent by digital-to the next for your new TV include: ❑ SXRDTM: SXRD is for models KDS-50A2020, KDS-55A2020 and KDS-60A2020. This manual is a Silicon X-tal Reflective Display technology that you customize the level of ...
... the best contrast and brightness from younger viewers. ❑ Component Video Inputs: Offers a high-quality video for purchasing this Sony SXRDTM projection TV. Some of the features that delivers high-level resolution, greater contrast ratio, faster response speed and film-like reproduction compared to... lets you will enjoy with the near-HD equivalent by digital-to the next for your new TV include: ❑ SXRDTM: SXRD is for models KDS-50A2020, KDS-55A2020 and KDS-60A2020. This manual is a Silicon X-tal Reflective Display technology that you customize the level of ...
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...or tap it with sharp or abrasive objects (see "On Contamination on the Screen Surface" on page 6). On moisture condensation ❑ If your TV. ❑ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between programs and commercials. ❑ PC Input: ...the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may blur or show poor color. Wait a few hours to normal. 9 When not using the TV for a long period of up to 16 favorite channels without leaving the current channel. ❑ Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so...
...or tap it with sharp or abrasive objects (see "On Contamination on the Screen Surface" on page 6). On moisture condensation ❑ If your TV. ❑ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between programs and commercials. ❑ PC Input: ...the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may blur or show poor color. Wait a few hours to normal. 9 When not using the TV for a long period of up to 16 favorite channels without leaving the current channel. ❑ Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so...
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Be sure to let you set the Lamp Replacement option, a message announcing that the lamp has reached its expected lifespan. As with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). ❑ After the lamp is nearing end of time, there may take a while (1 minute or less) ...lamp, see page 47). ✍ Until you know that the lamp is at the end of its light source. This is required. Your TV uses a projection lamp as station logos and channel numbers are displayed for stubborn stains and dirt. Please replace the lamp." Getting Started Screen To minimize reflection,...
Be sure to let you set the Lamp Replacement option, a message announcing that the lamp has reached its expected lifespan. As with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). ❑ After the lamp is nearing end of time, there may take a while (1 minute or less) ...lamp, see page 47). ✍ Until you know that the lamp is at the end of its light source. This is required. Your TV uses a projection lamp as station logos and channel numbers are displayed for stubborn stains and dirt. Please replace the lamp." Getting Started Screen To minimize reflection,...
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... one hand in the illustration below. Using the TV stand with support belts ❑ Sony strongly recommends using the SU-RS11M (for KDS-50A2020)/SU-RS11X (for KDS- 55A2020, KDS-60A2020) stand for your TV. ✍ When using the TV stand SU-RS11M (for KDS- 50A2020)/SU-RS11X (for KDS-55A2020, KDS-60A2020) with the other hand, as follows. Getting Started Installing...
... one hand in the illustration below. Using the TV stand with support belts ❑ Sony strongly recommends using the SU-RS11M (for KDS-50A2020)/SU-RS11X (for KDS- 55A2020, KDS-60A2020) stand for your TV. ✍ When using the TV stand SU-RS11M (for KDS- 50A2020)/SU-RS11X (for KDS-55A2020, KDS-60A2020) with the other hand, as follows. Getting Started Installing...
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Getting Started When Installing Your TV against a Wall Keep your TV at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall to provide proper ventilation. Blocking the ventilation opening of the cooling fan may damage the TV. 4 inches (10cm) 12 inches (approx. 30cm) 4 inches (10cm) 4 inches (10cm) Never install the TV as follows Air circulation is blocked Air blown into the cooling fan ✍ Do not install the TV near any ventilation, as it may affect the normal TV operating temperature. 12
Getting Started When Installing Your TV against a Wall Keep your TV at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall to provide proper ventilation. Blocking the ventilation opening of the cooling fan may damage the TV. 4 inches (10cm) 12 inches (approx. 30cm) 4 inches (10cm) 4 inches (10cm) Never install the TV as follows Air circulation is blocked Air blown into the cooling fan ✍ Do not install the TV near any ventilation, as it may affect the normal TV operating temperature. 12
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... KDS-50A2020 KDS-55A2020 KDS-60A2020 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.6iiinnnf...t.6675(...0a680"pfffpttt...r(((oaaaxppp.ppp2rrr.ooo0xxxm... 222)...012 m) m) m) 6655°. Vertical Viewing Area 655050iininnccchhheeesssmmmiininn...766..0.86fffttt...(((aaapppppprrroooxxx...222..2.10mmm))) 30° 30° ✍ Install the TV...
... KDS-50A2020 KDS-55A2020 KDS-60A2020 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.6iiinnnf...t.6675(...0a680"pfffpttt...r(((oaaaxppp.ppp2rrr.ooo0xxxm... 222)...012 m) m) m) 6655°. Vertical Viewing Area 655050iininnccchhheeesssmmmiininn...766..0.86fffttt...(((aaapppppprrroooxxx...222..2.10mmm))) 30° 30° ✍ Install the TV...
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... please refer to switch between VHF/UHF and cable. 14 If you use an indoor antenna, which is strongly recommended that you must connect your TV (see page 22). Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System CATV cable Antenna cable ✍ Press ANT to the separate Quick Setup Guide. CATV... cable IN 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 display the picture in signal deterioration. You can be easily affected by radio noise ...
... please refer to switch between VHF/UHF and cable. 14 If you use an indoor antenna, which is strongly recommended that you must connect your TV (see page 22). Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System CATV cable Antenna cable ✍ Press ANT to the separate Quick Setup Guide. CATV... cable IN 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 display the picture in signal deterioration. You can be easily affected by radio noise ...
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...begin operating the cable box with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 15 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 VIDEO Y PB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) VHF/UHF CABLE VIDEO AUDIO L...Started Cable Box/ Digital Cable Box z To change channels using the cable box, set up . CATV cable Coaxial cable CABLE Rear of TV IN OUT Cable box ✍ To set your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on page 26. ✍ Press SAT/CABLE to your satellite receiver is not equipped with ...
...begin operating the cable box with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 15 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 VIDEO Y PB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) VHF/UHF CABLE VIDEO AUDIO L...Started Cable Box/ Digital Cable Box z To change channels using the cable box, set up . CATV cable Coaxial cable CABLE Rear of TV IN OUT Cable box ✍ To set your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on page 26. ✍ Press SAT/CABLE to your satellite receiver is not equipped with ...
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Getting Started VCR and Cable CATV Splitter cable VHF/UHF CABLE 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 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) S VIDEO Coaxial cable VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) VCR A/V cable S VIDEO cable Coaxial cable ✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 16
Getting Started VCR and Cable CATV Splitter cable VHF/UHF CABLE 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 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) S VIDEO Coaxial cable VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) VCR A/V cable S VIDEO cable Coaxial cable ✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 16
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...(white) AUDIO-R (red) VCR A/V cable Coaxial cable Cable box A/V cable ✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead 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... the cable box, set your cable box. 17 Getting Started VCR and Cable Box/ Digital Cable Box VHF/UHF CABLE Getting Started Rear of the S VIDEO cable. ✍ If you are connecting a digital cable box, you will need a special bidirectional splitter designed to work with ...
...(white) AUDIO-R (red) VCR A/V cable Coaxial cable Cable box A/V cable ✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead 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... the cable box, set your cable box. 17 Getting Started VCR and Cable Box/ Digital Cable Box VHF/UHF CABLE Getting Started Rear of the S VIDEO cable. ✍ If you are connecting a digital cable box, you will need a special bidirectional splitter designed to work with ...
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..., 720p, and 1080i formats. Connect to the composite video output jacks on your equipment's component video (YPBPR) output jacks. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in the Setup settings, the component video function will be the default stream when present (see page 46). 18... equipment, including camcorders, video game equipment, to which you want easy access. ✍ If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. ✍ When connecting composite video to VIDEO IN 2, be sure to select Video 2 (Component) to Off in the...
..., 720p, and 1080i formats. Connect to the composite video output jacks on your equipment's component video (YPBPR) output jacks. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in the Setup settings, the component video function will be the default stream when present (see page 46). 18... equipment, including camcorders, video game equipment, to which you want easy access. ✍ If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. ✍ When connecting composite video to VIDEO IN 2, be sure to select Video 2 (Component) to Off in the...
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... 9 4 567 8 3 2 Jack 1 HDMI IN 6/7 L-AUDIO-R Description HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of HDMI IN 7. (DVI connector is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p formats. HDMI... cable and/or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to the TV's HDMI input. Getting Started Getting Started Rear Panel 1 IN 6 7 L AUDIO R For service use only an HDMI cable that this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box...
... 9 4 567 8 3 2 Jack 1 HDMI IN 6/7 L-AUDIO-R Description HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of HDMI IN 7. (DVI connector is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p formats. HDMI... cable and/or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to the TV's HDMI input. Getting Started Getting Started Rear Panel 1 IN 6 7 L AUDIO R For service use only an HDMI cable that this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box...
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...If the picture is only available for digital channels.) * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. This CABLE input jack, in a resolution of the TV. See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on the front panel of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. Component video provides better picture quality ..., it may be necessary to use these outputs to listen to your cable signal. Connect to your A/V equipment such as described on your TV's audio through a cable box) and unscrambled cable channels. Note that can use an adapter (not supplied). Connect to view 480i, 480p,...
...If the picture is only available for digital channels.) * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. This CABLE input jack, in a resolution of the TV. See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on the front panel of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. Component video provides better picture quality ..., it may be necessary to use these outputs to listen to your cable signal. Connect to your A/V equipment such as described on your TV's audio through a cable box) and unscrambled cable channels. Note that can use an adapter (not supplied). Connect to view 480i, 480p,...