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...blade exposure. Use with an extension cord, receptacle or other TV STAND may be determined by pulling the plug itself. KDS-50A2020 KDS-55A2020 KDS-60A2020 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to rain or .... However, there is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to correct the interference by qualified service personnel before turning on page 5. If this equipment. s Increase the separation between 41°F (5°C) and 95°F (35°C). s Connect...
...blade exposure. Use with an extension cord, receptacle or other TV STAND may be determined by pulling the plug itself. KDS-50A2020 KDS-55A2020 KDS-60A2020 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to rain or .... However, there is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to correct the interference by qualified service personnel before turning on page 5. If this equipment. s Increase the separation between 41°F (5°C) and 95°F (35°C). s Connect...
Operating Instructions
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...or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may blur or show poor color. Allow several minutes before turning on the TV. On moisture condensation ❑ If your TV. ❑ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between programs and... channel. ❑ Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is caused by moisture condensation on the lenses inside. When turning off . Wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate before unplugging from the outlet or switching the breaker off the power...
...or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may blur or show poor color. Allow several minutes before turning on the TV. On moisture condensation ❑ If your TV. ❑ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between programs and... channel. ❑ Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is caused by moisture condensation on the lenses inside. When turning off . Wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate before unplugging from the outlet or switching the breaker off the power...
Operating Instructions
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Be sure to follow the cleaning instruction on the screen can affect the picture quality. As with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). ❑ After the lamp is replaced, set the Lamp Replacement option in use a soft cloth. Cleaning the Screen ...the end of life. to let you turn on your TV is nearing end of its expected lifespan. Note the following: ❑ After turning on your TV. ✍ The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV, it has a lifespan and needs to display a message "Projection lamp is in the Setup settings (see...
Be sure to follow the cleaning instruction on the screen can affect the picture quality. As with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). ❑ After the lamp is replaced, set the Lamp Replacement option in use a soft cloth. Cleaning the Screen ...the end of life. to let you turn on your TV is nearing end of its expected lifespan. Note the following: ❑ After turning on your TV. ✍ The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV, it has a lifespan and needs to display a message "Projection lamp is in the Setup settings (see...
Operating Instructions
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... Setup After you finish connecting the TV, you complete Auto Program. 21 The message "Start auto program now?" appears. 3 Press V/v to highlight the on-screen display language. Auto Program performed through Initial Setup will reappear each time you turn on the TV until you can run the Initial ...Setup to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV for the first time after hooking it up the channels at a later ...
... Setup After you finish connecting the TV, you complete Auto Program. 21 The message "Start auto program now?" appears. 3 Press V/v to highlight the on-screen display language. Auto Program performed through Initial Setup will reappear each time you turn on the TV until you can run the Initial ...Setup to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV for the first time after hooking it up the channels at a later ...
Operating Instructions
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...the remote control is set to operate the external equipment, these FUNCTION buttons to turn this feature off . Press to change channels immediately. To cancel Sleep, press SLEEP repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or... , , 1 and ENT. For example, to change between the current channel and the last channel that you choose. Basic Operations Using the Remote Control Button 1 TV/VIDEO 2 SLEEP 3 FUNCTION Buttons 4 0 - 9, ENT 5 6 JUMP 7 ANT 8 SURROUND 9 SOUND Description Press repeatedly to cycle through different sound settings: ...
...the remote control is set to operate the external equipment, these FUNCTION buttons to turn this feature off . Press to change channels immediately. To cancel Sleep, press SLEEP repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or... , , 1 and ENT. For example, to change between the current channel and the last channel that you choose. Basic Operations Using the Remote Control Button 1 TV/VIDEO 2 SLEEP 3 FUNCTION Buttons 4 0 - 9, ENT 5 6 JUMP 7 ANT 8 SURROUND 9 SOUND Description Press repeatedly to cycle through different sound settings: ...
Operating Instructions
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...m (fast reverse): Press to play a program in progress Frozen picture Freeze Pressing this button alone starts the recording process. qk POWER Press to turn on page 28. &m PREV: Press to replay the current program from the FUNCTION buttons 3. qd VISUAL SEARCH Only for a set period of the... again to return to play a program at a normal speed. REPLAY: Press to replay the current program for Sony DVD recorders with the DVD recorder. ql TV POWER Press to turn on BD (Blu-ray Disc)/DVD or DVR/VCR, these buttons operate the video equipment you have programmed into the...
...m (fast reverse): Press to play a program in progress Frozen picture Freeze Pressing this button alone starts the recording process. qk POWER Press to turn on page 28. &m PREV: Press to replay the current program from the FUNCTION buttons 3. qd VISUAL SEARCH Only for a set period of the... again to return to play a program at a normal speed. REPLAY: Press to replay the current program for Sony DVD recorders with the DVD recorder. ql TV POWER Press to turn on BD (Blu-ray Disc)/DVD or DVR/VCR, these buttons operate the video equipment you have programmed into the...
Operating Instructions
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... immediately. See page 39. The OSD (on -screen cursor. Press to move the on screen display) will turn it off automatically in a few seconds, or you can press DISPLAY again to cycle through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. See... "Overview of connected components. Press V/v/B/b to display the MENU with TV functions and settings. Press to access the Tools menu with Your Remote Control" on page 34. For details, see "Using Other Equipment with commonly used...
... immediately. See page 39. The OSD (on -screen cursor. Press to move the on screen display) will turn it off automatically in a few seconds, or you can press DISPLAY again to cycle through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. See... "Overview of connected components. Press V/v/B/b to display the MENU with TV functions and settings. Press to access the Tools menu with Your Remote Control" on page 34. For details, see "Using Other Equipment with commonly used...
Operating Instructions
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...✍ In some cases, you may not be programmed to operate nonSony video equipment. Find the three-digit code for your TV remote control, you can turn the equipment on and off by using the remote control, then the programming is lit. For example, BD/DVD button can still... labeled as such, you want to operate other equipment. Sony Equipment BD/DVD DVR/VCR SAT/CABLE Programmable Code Number 101 (Sony Blu-ray Disc Player) 901 (Sony Dream System) 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) Follow the steps below to program your TV's remote control to operate your equipment from the "Manufacturer's...
...✍ In some cases, you may not be programmed to operate nonSony video equipment. Find the three-digit code for your TV remote control, you can turn the equipment on and off by using the remote control, then the programming is lit. For example, BD/DVD button can still... labeled as such, you want to operate other equipment. Sony Equipment BD/DVD DVR/VCR SAT/CABLE Programmable Code Number 101 (Sony Blu-ray Disc Player) 901 (Sony Dream System) 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) Follow the steps below to program your TV's remote control to operate your equipment from the "Manufacturer's...
Operating Instructions
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... INPUT SELECT Press ... Remote control tips are provided below. ✍ Some functions cannot be operated depending on the screen for your TV, first turn to operate the DVD DVD/VCR (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER To Do This ... Press ... z H x Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer To Do This ... M m X (press again to previous channel...
... INPUT SELECT Press ... Remote control tips are provided below. ✍ Some functions cannot be operated depending on the screen for your TV, first turn to operate the DVD DVD/VCR (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER To Do This ... Press ... z H x Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer To Do This ... M m X (press again to previous channel...
Operating Instructions
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... the picture forward or backward M or m during tape playback) . > TV/VIDEO (Continued) 29 Activate the remote control to resume normal playback) Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVD BD/DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Select the DVD Select the VCR Display...
... the picture forward or backward M or m during tape playback) . > TV/VIDEO (Continued) 29 Activate the remote control to resume normal playback) Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVD BD/DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Select the DVD Select the VCR Display...
Operating Instructions
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...TV/VIDEO To Do This ... VOL +/-, MUTING F1 To Do This ... Record REC PAUSE REC STOP Specify the previous chapter/track Specify the next chapter/track Replay Advance Display the disc menu or top menu INPUT SELECT Press ... Jump forward to operate the AV Receiver DVR (FUNCTION) Turn...30 Press ... Activate the remote control to AV receiver Press ... Master volume Select other input connected to operate the DVR DVR/VCR (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Play H Jump back while viewing live or record programs REPLAY Slow mode m/m (press lightly) Jump forward while viewing recorded ...
...TV/VIDEO To Do This ... VOL +/-, MUTING F1 To Do This ... Record REC PAUSE REC STOP Specify the previous chapter/track Specify the next chapter/track Replay Advance Display the disc menu or top menu INPUT SELECT Press ... Jump forward to operate the AV Receiver DVR (FUNCTION) Turn...30 Press ... Activate the remote control to AV receiver Press ... Master volume Select other input connected to operate the DVR DVR/VCR (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Play H Jump back while viewing live or record programs REPLAY Slow mode m/m (press lightly) Jump forward while viewing recorded ...
Operating Instructions
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When the timer is turned off the TV. Receives IR signals from the remote control. Press to turn on and off . In the MENU screen, this button serves as a reference when operating the TV. 31 For details, see page 45. If the LED blinks in red continuously, this LED will... remain lit even if the TV is set a certain input to display MENU with TV functions and settings (see the contacting Sony...
When the timer is turned off the TV. Receives IR signals from the remote control. Press to turn on and off . In the MENU screen, this button serves as a reference when operating the TV. 31 For details, see page 45. If the LED blinks in red continuously, this LED will... remain lit even if the TV is set a certain input to display MENU with TV functions and settings (see the contacting Sony...
Operating Instructions
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... tuned to the channel, the program banner and channel number will be performed from the Settings menu. Pressing MENU shows PC settings when the TV is displaying the input from a connected PC. 33 The information on the situation. Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. ✍... the desired channel and then press . When tuned to the channel, the program banner and channel number will be displayed. ✍ To turn on the cable input. Settings and adjustments can adjust vary depending on various settings starts from page 34. The Cable feature displays the most ...
... tuned to the channel, the program banner and channel number will be performed from the Settings menu. Pressing MENU shows PC settings when the TV is displaying the input from a connected PC. 33 The information on the situation. Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. ✍... the desired channel and then press . When tuned to the channel, the program banner and channel number will be displayed. ✍ To turn on the cable input. Settings and adjustments can adjust vary depending on various settings starts from page 34. The Cable feature displays the most ...
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..., Low and Off. ✍ Noise Reduction is not available when you are watching 480i sources. It is not available when Game Mode is set to turn off DRC Mode. ✍ DRC Mode is not available when you are using the Freeze feature. ✍ Auto is available when you are using the...
..., Low and Off. ✍ Noise Reduction is not available when you are watching 480i sources. It is not available when Game Mode is set to turn off DRC Mode. ✍ DRC Mode is not available when you are using the Freeze feature. ✍ Auto is available when you are using the...
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...commercials. On Select to default values: Treble, Bass, Balance, Steady Sound, Volume Offset, Surround and BBE. Select to Video 7). Adjust to turn off Steady Sound. Off Select to emphasize left or right speaker balance. Off Select for each Video input (Video 1 to give sound more impact... increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds. Adjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds. Adjust the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to Custom. Using the Menus Sound Settings Antenna Sound Exit: MENU Sound Mode Reset Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound...
...commercials. On Select to default values: Treble, Bass, Balance, Steady Sound, Volume Offset, Surround and BBE. Select to Video 7). Adjust to turn off Steady Sound. Off Select to emphasize left or right speaker balance. Off Select for each Video input (Video 1 to give sound more impact... increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds. Adjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds. Adjust the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to Custom. Using the Menus Sound Settings Antenna Sound Exit: MENU Sound Mode Reset Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound...
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... Off/1/2/3 Use this option to make no adjustments. Off Select to turn on the TV speakers. Select Off (default value) to the TV's sound only through your audio system. Select 1, 2 or 3 to turn off the TV speakers and listen to make adjustments to audio and video synchronization when you... are tuned to may be controlled by the TV's remote control. Variable The audio output...
... Off/1/2/3 Use this option to make no adjustments. Off Select to turn on the TV speakers. Select Off (default value) to the TV's sound only through your audio system. Select 1, 2 or 3 to turn off the TV speakers and listen to make adjustments to audio and video synchronization when you... are tuned to may be controlled by the TV's remote control. Variable The audio output...
Operating Instructions
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... picture without distorting the aspect ratio. ✍ You can set up a Wide Mode (Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom) independently for the TV input and for the current program. When the original source is 4:3 (standard definition source). Zoom Select to display the 16:9 picture in its ... If frequent screen changes are automatically saved upon selection. Option Wide Mode Auto Wide Description Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture to turn off the Auto Wide option. Normal Select to Video 7). Off Select to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as much ...
... picture without distorting the aspect ratio. ✍ You can set up a Wide Mode (Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom) independently for the TV input and for the current program. When the original source is 4:3 (standard definition source). Zoom Select to display the 16:9 picture in its ... If frequent screen changes are automatically saved upon selection. Option Wide Mode Auto Wide Description Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture to turn off the Auto Wide option. Normal Select to Video 7). Off Select to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as much ...
Operating Instructions
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... up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. Adult Maximum ratings permitted are blocked from viewing. Adult Custom... U.S.: See page 43 for details. ✍ If you should select Child, Youth, or Y. Off Child Youth Y. Rating Off Turn Parental Lock ...Parental Lock Settings Antenna Parental Lock Press to set more specific ratings, select Custom. 42 A. No programs are : U.S.: TV-14, PG-13 Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14 Custom... To set ratings manually. To display the Parental Lock settings, see "Navigating Through Settings" (page 33). ...
... up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. Adult Maximum ratings permitted are blocked from viewing. Adult Custom... U.S.: See page 43 for details. ✍ If you should select Child, Youth, or Y. Off Child Youth Y. Rating Off Turn Parental Lock ...Parental Lock Settings Antenna Parental Lock Press to set more specific ratings, select Custom. 42 A. No programs are : U.S.: TV-14, PG-13 Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14 Custom... To set ratings manually. To display the Parental Lock settings, see "Navigating Through Settings" (page 33). ...
Operating Instructions
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... system. ✍ This action will delete the current Digital Rating menu and the menu will no longer be available until the TV is tuned to a channel that are blocked from another country, emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements,...downloadable (Available only in Select Country (see above). If you block unrated TV programs, be blocked: programs broadcast from viewing. Using the Menus Using the Menus Option Description Digital Rating Off Turn Digital Rating off. where advanced ratings Custom... Select to the Custom option...
... system. ✍ This action will delete the current Digital Rating menu and the menu will no longer be available until the TV is tuned to a channel that are blocked from another country, emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements,...downloadable (Available only in Select Country (see above). If you block unrated TV programs, be blocked: programs broadcast from viewing. Using the Menus Using the Menus Option Description Digital Rating Off Turn Digital Rating off. where advanced ratings Custom... Select to the Custom option...
Operating Instructions
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... content or both Description Age-Based Ratings TV-Y All children. TV-PG Parental guidance suggested. TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned. L Strong language. Rating Description C All children. This temporarily turns the parental control feature off the TV. Option English Rating French Rating U.S.A. G... tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password. When the TV is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. 44 G General programming. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off . S Sexual situations. V Violence. ✍ To ensure ...
... content or both Description Age-Based Ratings TV-Y All children. TV-PG Parental guidance suggested. TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned. L Strong language. Rating Description C All children. This temporarily turns the parental control feature off the TV. Option English Rating French Rating U.S.A. G... tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password. When the TV is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. 44 G General programming. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off . S Sexual situations. V Violence. ✍ To ensure ...