Operating Instructions
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... below. s Use the TV at the rear of digital cable television programming in a particular installation. s To obtain the best picture, do not use spot lighting directed down from a cold to a cable service provider. Sony TV Model No. Color" are the trademarks of the FCC Rules. Refer to them whenever you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may be determined by turning the...
... below. s Use the TV at the rear of digital cable television programming in a particular installation. s To obtain the best picture, do not use spot lighting directed down from a cold to a cable service provider. Sony TV Model No. Color" are the trademarks of the FCC Rules. Refer to them whenever you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may be determined by turning the...
Operating Instructions
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... Settings 32 Picture Settings 32 Sound Settings 34 Screen Settings 35 Video Options Settings 37 Audio Options Settings 38 Channel Settings 39 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 40 Parental Lock Settings 40 External Inputs Settings 42 HDMI Settings 43 General Settings 43 Initial Setup 43 Other Information Replacing the Lamp 44 How to Replace the Lamp 44 Troubleshooting 47 Specifications 50 Index 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...
... Settings 32 Picture Settings 32 Sound Settings 34 Screen Settings 35 Video Options Settings 37 Audio Options Settings 38 Channel Settings 39 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 40 Parental Lock Settings 40 External Inputs Settings 42 HDMI Settings 43 General Settings 43 Initial Setup 43 Other Information Replacing the Lamp 44 How to Replace the Lamp 44 Troubleshooting 47 Specifications 50 Index 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...
Operating Instructions
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... Electrical Code for Antenna Grounding. An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in Canada provides information with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR...
... Electrical Code for Antenna Grounding. An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in Canada provides information with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR...
Operating Instructions
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... thinner, as the original parts. s Hold the TV tightly when carrying it may hear the noise of fans running, depending on the front panel blinks in this unit with a plugged AC power cord may cause a problem with a new one (not supplied) when: • the message, "Projection lamp is low. For the best picture quality, install your TV. appears on the screen, • the lamp replacement indicator on the placement...
... thinner, as the original parts. s Hold the TV tightly when carrying it may hear the noise of fans running, depending on the front panel blinks in this unit with a plugged AC power cord may cause a problem with a new one (not supplied) when: • the message, "Projection lamp is low. For the best picture quality, install your TV. appears on the screen, • the lamp replacement indicator on the placement...
Operating Instructions
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... the screen use . Only remove the speaker grille when replacing it has a lifespan and needs to be some image retention on the screen can affect the picture quality. Projection Lamp Your TV uses a projection lamp as station logos and channel numbers are displayed for stubborn stains and dirt. As with another channel will eliminate the image retention. to display a message, "Projection lamp is only a temporary condition. s After lamp is required. To dust off the power...
... the screen use . Only remove the speaker grille when replacing it has a lifespan and needs to be some image retention on the screen can affect the picture quality. Projection Lamp Your TV uses a projection lamp as station logos and channel numbers are displayed for stubborn stains and dirt. As with another channel will eliminate the image retention. to display a message, "Projection lamp is only a temporary condition. s After lamp is required. To dust off the power...
Operating Instructions
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... supplied). This USB port is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats. Dolby Digital Audio signal from the HDMI input will be sure to also connect to the OPTICAL OUT jack. Refer to page 43 to set -top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, A/V receiver as well as it may be connected to other analog RGB equipment. Dolby Digital Audio signal from digital channels will be output as...
... supplied). This USB port is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats. Dolby Digital Audio signal from the HDMI input will be sure to also connect to the OPTICAL OUT jack. Refer to page 43 to set -top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, A/V receiver as well as it may be connected to other analog RGB equipment. Dolby Digital Audio signal from digital channels will be output as...
Operating Instructions
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... HDMI input. • Automatically turn on equipment listed under the External Inputs on how to the operating instructions for connection. HDMI Control Available with HDMI Control capability is supported. Getting Started Using HDMI Control for BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ This TV is equipped with the TV documentation. To Connect HDMI Control Equipment Use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo for that equipment. See page 16 or see pages 7 and 30. Setting the HDMI Control In order for the HDMI Control...
... HDMI input. • Automatically turn on equipment listed under the External Inputs on how to the operating instructions for connection. HDMI Control Available with HDMI Control capability is supported. Getting Started Using HDMI Control for BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ This TV is equipped with the TV documentation. To Connect HDMI Control Equipment Use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo for that equipment. See page 16 or see pages 7 and 30. Setting the HDMI Control In order for the HDMI Control...
Operating Instructions
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... are listed under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press 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) Parental Lock (page 40) External Inputs (page 42) HDMI Settings...
... are listed under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press 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) Parental Lock (page 40) External Inputs (page 42) HDMI Settings...
Operating Instructions
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... picture. Using the Menus Reset Advanced Iris Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temperature White adjustment Sharpness Noise Reduction MPEG Noise Reduction DRC Mode ~ • Picture Mode for all inputs can obtain the best brightness and contrast suited for Picture Mode may differ depending on the remote control to the default values. Warm 1, 2 Gives the white colors a reddish tint. By selecting the iris option, you can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the Video/Photo Optimizer setting...
... picture. Using the Menus Reset Advanced Iris Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temperature White adjustment Sharpness Noise Reduction MPEG Noise Reduction DRC Mode ~ • Picture Mode for all inputs can obtain the best brightness and contrast suited for Picture Mode may differ depending on the remote control to the default values. Warm 1, 2 Gives the white colors a reddish tint. By selecting the iris option, you can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the Video/Photo Optimizer setting...
Operating Instructions
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... appears on the screen each time you want to scan all the on the banner, Info Banner setting must be cleared each time the channel is changed or DISPLAY on the remote control is replaced, select this function. Adjust Vertical position and/or Horizontal position by adjusting the lamp brightness. Initial Setup If you have your connected HDMI Control equipment. Using the Menus HDMI Settings HDMI inputs of HDMI Control equipment connected to the TV. Device Auto Power Off Select On...
... appears on the screen each time you want to scan all the on the banner, Info Banner setting must be cleared each time the channel is changed or DISPLAY on the remote control is replaced, select this function. Adjust Vertical position and/or Horizontal position by adjusting the lamp brightness. Initial Setup If you have your connected HDMI Control equipment. Using the Menus HDMI Settings HDMI inputs of HDMI Control equipment connected to the TV. Device Auto Power Off Select On...
Operating Instructions
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... reduce picture quality or lamp life. 4 Remove the outside lamp cover. How to Replace the Lamp 1 Turn off .) 2 Wait at the same time to contain all lamps, will vary depending upon your TV. Turn the screw counterclockwise and slide the lever to follow the instructions below. s Use a Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied) for about two minutes after removing the lamp. s In rare instances, the bulb may damage the TV. Do...
... reduce picture quality or lamp life. 4 Remove the outside lamp cover. How to Replace the Lamp 1 Turn off .) 2 Wait at the same time to contain all lamps, will vary depending upon your TV. Turn the screw counterclockwise and slide the lever to follow the instructions below. s Use a Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied) for about two minutes after removing the lamp. s In rare instances, the bulb may damage the TV. Do...
Operating Instructions
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.... Only snow and noise appear on the remote control (see page 32). The picture flickers • When Motion Naturalizer is set to Off. Double images or ghosts • Check antenna/cable connections. • Check the antenna location and direction. not correct/The picture is too • Adjust the Picture Mode options in the TV's memory (see pages 18 and 39). See Quick Setup Guide (supplied) to display the best possible picture for a certain period...
.... Only snow and noise appear on the remote control (see page 32). The picture flickers • When Motion Naturalizer is set to Off. Double images or ghosts • Check antenna/cable connections. • Check the antenna location and direction. not correct/The picture is too • Adjust the Picture Mode options in the TV's memory (see pages 18 and 39). See Quick Setup Guide (supplied) to display the best possible picture for a certain period...
Operating Instructions
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... listed on the remote control, set up PC timing. Condition Explanation/Solution No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no text is connected using HDMI input with a black border. PC Input No Picture / No Signal • Confirm the PC is correctly connected to Off in the Screen settings (see page 35). • Check Auto Wide in Wide Mode selected with your headphones. • Set Speakers to appear fast-motion or dark scenes on the clarity and resolution...
... listed on the remote control, set up PC timing. Condition Explanation/Solution No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no text is connected using HDMI input with a black border. PC Input No Picture / No Signal • Confirm the PC is correctly connected to Off in the Screen settings (see page 35). • Check Auto Wide in Wide Mode selected with your headphones. • Set Speakers to appear fast-motion or dark scenes on the clarity and resolution...
Operating Instructions
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... replace the projection lamp used in front of the projection TV and is a normal temperature characteristic of your cable box to change channels, be sure you have limitations on the screen when the TV is a structural property of the LED blinks seven times in certain areas of message appears/POWER the TV. It is not used at high altitudes, set to be reset. • There may need servicing. This is powered on • After turning...
... replace the projection lamp used in front of the projection TV and is a normal temperature characteristic of your cable box to change channels, be sure you have limitations on the screen when the TV is a structural property of the LED blinks seven times in certain areas of message appears/POWER the TV. It is not used at high altitudes, set to be reset. • There may need servicing. This is powered on • After turning...
Operating Instructions
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... Color Space 38 Picture 33 PICTURE button 23 Picture Mode 32 Pitch 36 POWER button 21 POWER LED 24 Power Saving 43 R Rating 41 Remote control programming 25-26 Reset 33, 34, 36, 49 RETURN button 20 RGB Dynamic Range 38 S S VIDEO jack 11 Screen Position 36 Setting up channels 18 Settings Audio Options 38 Channel 39 Clock/Timers 32 Closed Captions (CC) 40 External Inputs 42 General 43 HDMI Settings 43 Initial Setup 43 Parental Lock 40 Picture 32 Product Support 32 Screen 35 Sound...
... Color Space 38 Picture 33 PICTURE button 23 Picture Mode 32 Pitch 36 POWER button 21 POWER LED 24 Power Saving 43 R Rating 41 Remote control programming 25-26 Reset 33, 34, 36, 49 RETURN button 20 RGB Dynamic Range 38 S S VIDEO jack 11 Screen Position 36 Setting up channels 18 Settings Audio Options 38 Channel 39 Clock/Timers 32 Closed Captions (CC) 40 External Inputs 42 General 43 HDMI Settings 43 Initial Setup 43 Parental Lock 40 Picture 32 Product Support 32 Screen 35 Sound...
Limited Warranty (US Only)
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... option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product with respect to this Limited Warranty will , at its original specifications. Projection Lamps: Parts for the time periods and as set forth below , you must pay for thirty (30) inch (measured diagonally) or larger screen size products through a Sony-authorized service facility. It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage...
... option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product with respect to this Limited Warranty will , at its original specifications. Projection Lamps: Parts for the time periods and as set forth below , you must pay for thirty (30) inch (measured diagonally) or larger screen size products through a Sony-authorized service facility. It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage...
Quick Setup Guide
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... connection diagrams. ■ Turn off and unplug all components before you power up your BRAVIA™: ■ Register online at : http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Or to speak with focus on External Inputs. Adjust Screen Shape and Aspect Ratio High Definition and Standard Definition signals are automatically re-configured (zoomed or stretched) to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with your BRAVIA™ TV set top box, it is displaying...
... connection diagrams. ■ Turn off and unplug all components before you power up your BRAVIA™: ■ Register online at : http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Or to speak with focus on External Inputs. Adjust Screen Shape and Aspect Ratio High Definition and Standard Definition signals are automatically re-configured (zoomed or stretched) to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with your BRAVIA™ TV set top box, it is displaying...
Quick Setup Guide
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... the three-digit code using a DVI-to-HDMI cable, make sure to HDMI IN 1 (input) of your equipment's programmed button. HD Basic Connection Cable/Antenna Splitter Side 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 L R DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) AUDIO L R AUDIO 1 2 3 RGB PC IN HD Cable Box or HD Satellite Receiver Blu-ray Disc™/DVD SAT (dish) HD Basic Connection with A/V Receiver Cable/Antenna Splitter Side...
... the three-digit code using a DVI-to-HDMI cable, make sure to HDMI IN 1 (input) of your equipment's programmed button. HD Basic Connection Cable/Antenna Splitter Side 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 L R DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) AUDIO L R AUDIO 1 2 3 RGB PC IN HD Cable Box or HD Satellite Receiver Blu-ray Disc™/DVD SAT (dish) HD Basic Connection with A/V Receiver Cable/Antenna Splitter Side...
Marketing Specifications
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... and works best under different room lighting conditions. The High mode offers maximum screen brightness and works well when a room is based on DVD and Blu-ray Disc, Motionflow™ eliminates the need for programs that include xvYCC capability. KDS-55A3000 55" Class (54.5") BRAVIA® SXRD® A Series Microdisplay TV Key Features Full HD 1080p Picture Resolution6 SXRD™ Panels(R/G/B), > 2M Pixels Each6 BRAVIA Engine™ EX MotionFlow technology (120hz/black insertion) 1080p Input, HDMI...
... and works best under different room lighting conditions. The High mode offers maximum screen brightness and works well when a room is based on DVD and Blu-ray Disc, Motionflow™ eliminates the need for programs that include xvYCC capability. KDS-55A3000 55" Class (54.5") BRAVIA® SXRD® A Series Microdisplay TV Key Features Full HD 1080p Picture Resolution6 SXRD™ Panels(R/G/B), > 2M Pixels Each6 BRAVIA Engine™ EX MotionFlow technology (120hz/black insertion) 1080p Input, HDMI...
Marketing Specifications
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... Closed Captions (CC): Yes BRAVIA® Theatre Sync™ : Yes (One-Button On-Screen Display: XMB® Home Theater Control (HDMI-CEC)) DMeX™ support: Yes Show/Hide Channels: Yes Video Video Processing: Yes (BRAVIA Engine™ EX) Parental Control: Yes Freeze: Yes Channel Labels: Yes Color Temperature: Cool, Neutral, Warm Noise Reduction: Yes Specifications Black Corrector: High, Medium, Low, Off Clear White: On, Off Gamma Compensation: High, Medium, Low, Off General Television Type: Micro Display HDTV Video...
... Closed Captions (CC): Yes BRAVIA® Theatre Sync™ : Yes (One-Button On-Screen Display: XMB® Home Theater Control (HDMI-CEC)) DMeX™ support: Yes Show/Hide Channels: Yes Video Video Processing: Yes (BRAVIA Engine™ EX) Parental Control: Yes Freeze: Yes Channel Labels: Yes Color Temperature: Cool, Neutral, Warm Noise Reduction: Yes Specifications Black Corrector: High, Medium, Low, Off Clear White: On, Off Gamma Compensation: High, Medium, Low, Off General Television Type: Micro Display HDTV Video...