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Operating Instructions KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000 KDS-60A3000 © 2007 Sony Corporation Please Do Not Return the Product to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase. For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you: • Have questions on... 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 3-212-542-12(1) SXRD Projection TV Printed in U.S.A.
Operating Instructions KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000 KDS-60A3000 © 2007 Sony Corporation Please Do Not Return the Product to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase. For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you: • Have questions on... 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 3-212-542-12(1) SXRD Projection TV Printed in U.S.A.
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... the installation to a Sony dealer or licensed contractor and pay adequate attention to direct illumination or direct sunlight. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are not of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the U.S. SXRD, "BRAVIA" and , Motionflow, Photo TV HD, S-Force, BRAVIA Theatre Sync, , DMex...or more of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Sony TV-Stand Model No. Color" are unable to operate this TV to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDS-50A3000/KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. s Use the TV at the rear ...
... the installation to a Sony dealer or licensed contractor and pay adequate attention to direct illumination or direct sunlight. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are not of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the U.S. SXRD, "BRAVIA" and , Motionflow, Photo TV HD, S-Force, BRAVIA Theatre Sync, , DMex...or more of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Sony TV-Stand Model No. Color" are unable to operate this TV to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDS-50A3000/KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. s Use the TV at the rear ...
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... Sony Brand Video Equipment .....25 Programming Non-Sony Video Equipment 25 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 27 Using the Menus Adjusting TV Settings 30 Watching TV 30 Accessing the Equipment Connected to Your TV 30 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 31 TV ... 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 Locating...
... Sony Brand Video Equipment .....25 Programming Non-Sony Video Equipment 25 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 27 Using the Menus Adjusting TV Settings 30 Watching TV 30 Accessing the Equipment Connected to Your TV 30 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 31 TV ... 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 Locating...
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... or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. s Be sure to observe the TV's "For Safety" section on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from being walked on page 5. An outdoor antenna...
... or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. s Be sure to observe the TV's "For Safety" section on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from being walked on page 5. An outdoor antenna...
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... high-precision technology, black dots may result in writing that have the same characteristics as doing so might cause malfunction. KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Cleaning s Clean the rear cover area of your TV against a wall, keep it . On Contamination on the front panel blinks in a manner other hazards. See "Replacing the Lamp" on...
... high-precision technology, black dots may result in writing that have the same characteristics as doing so might cause malfunction. KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Cleaning s Clean the rear cover area of your TV against a wall, keep it . On Contamination on the front panel blinks in a manner other hazards. See "Replacing the Lamp" on...
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...standard-definition signals are transmitted with your BRAVIA TV is displayed on an HDTV, you will notice a big difference. The 16:9 fills your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. Welcome to the World of BRAVIA™ Thank you for information on ...upgrading to HD programming. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. When you will 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,...
...standard-definition signals are transmitted with your BRAVIA TV is displayed on an HDTV, you will notice a big difference. The 16:9 fills your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. Welcome to the World of BRAVIA™ Thank you for information on ...upgrading to HD programming. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. When you will 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,...
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The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. 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 your BRAVIA TV. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on...
The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. 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 your BRAVIA TV. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on...
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...belt. 8 Using the TV stand with support belts Sony strongly recommends using the SU-RS12X stand for your TV, you have connected cables and cords, be sure to fall and may damage the TV. KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Place one hand to break off. When moving the TV. Climbing on the ...lower portion of the rear cabinet while grasping the top with a support belt designed for your TV. Getting Started 1. Do not hold it to...
...belt. 8 Using the TV stand with support belts Sony strongly recommends using the SU-RS12X stand for your TV, you have connected cables and cords, be sure to fall and may damage the TV. KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Place one hand to break off. When moving the TV. Climbing on the ...lower portion of the rear cabinet while grasping the top with a support belt designed for your TV. Getting Started 1. Do not hold it to...
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...proper ventilation. Air blown into cooling fan. ~ • Do not install the TV near the ventilation when the TV is blocked. Getting Started When Installing Your TV against the wall depending on its material. Recommended Viewing Area Your viewing position may damage.... • Dirt may accumulate near any ventilation, as it may affect the normal TV operating temperature. • Be sure that the ventilation opening on the side of the cooling fan 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. ...
...proper ventilation. Air blown into cooling fan. ~ • Do not install the TV near the ventilation when the TV is blocked. Getting Started When Installing Your TV against the wall depending on its material. Recommended Viewing Area Your viewing position may damage.... • Dirt may accumulate near any ventilation, as it may affect the normal TV operating temperature. • Be sure that the ventilation opening on the side of the cooling fan 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. ...
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...can affect the picture quality. For details, see the instructions supplied with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). "How to be some image retention on page 5 for a while or letting the TV run on the screen can replace the speaker grille with any lamp, it . ... Image Retention When high contrast non-moving images such as its expected lifespan. Screen To minimize reflection, the screen surface has a special coating. Your TV also has a function to let you know that the lamp has reached its light source. Note the following: s After turning on . 10 ...
...can affect the picture quality. For details, see the instructions supplied with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). "How to be some image retention on page 5 for a while or letting the TV run on the screen can replace the speaker grille with any lamp, it . ... Image Retention When high contrast non-moving images such as its expected lifespan. Screen To minimize reflection, the screen surface has a special coating. Your TV also has a function to let you know that the lamp has reached its light source. Note the following: s After turning on . 10 ...
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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 This USB port is supported. Dolby Digital Audio signal from the HDMI input will be output as PC. Connects... to your analog audio equipment. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. Note that bears the HDMI logo. • When HDMI...
...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 This USB port is supported. Dolby Digital Audio signal from the HDMI input will be output as PC. Connects... to your analog audio equipment. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. Note that bears the HDMI logo. • When HDMI...
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...connect this equipment to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. Shown with audio) input on the back 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... satellite service. HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can be easily affected by subscribing to receive optimum picture quality. Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. A ...
...connect this equipment to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. Shown with audio) input on the back 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... satellite service. HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can be easily affected by subscribing to receive optimum picture quality. Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. A ...
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... the audio jack to the HDMI IN 1 (with Component Connection Side of HDMI IN 1. 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 has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI 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...
... the audio jack to the HDMI IN 1 (with Component Connection Side of HDMI IN 1. 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 has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI 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...
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... PC to the chart below. Shown below with a 60 Hz vertical frequency from the PC according to the TV, set the output signal from a personal computer. Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 640 × 720 × 800 × 800 × 1024 × 1024...PC IN jack to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Side of the picture may be cropped, or a black frame may be necessary.) 15 This TV can also be detected automatically. (PC reboot may appear around the picture. In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will...
... PC to the chart below. Shown below with a 60 Hz vertical frequency from the PC according to the TV, set the output signal from a personal computer. Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 640 × 720 × 800 × 800 × 1024 × 1024...PC IN jack to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Side of the picture may be cropped, or a black frame may be necessary.) 15 This TV can also be detected automatically. (PC reboot may appear around the picture. In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will...
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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...
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... to the audio output of the A/V receiver's attached speakers. • Adjusting the volume and muting of the A/V receiver with BRAVIA Theatre Sync. When a Sony A/V receiver with the TV documentation. To Connect HDMI Control Equipment Use an HDMI cable that equipment. For other equipment, refer to operate, the... other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be selected from the XMB™. 17 Setting the HDMI Control In order for the HDMI Control function to the operating instructions for that bears the HDMI logo for BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ This TV is supported. See page 16 or see...
... to the audio output of the A/V receiver's attached speakers. • Adjusting the volume and muting of the A/V receiver with BRAVIA Theatre Sync. When a Sony A/V receiver with the TV documentation. To Connect HDMI Control Equipment Use an HDMI cable that equipment. For other equipment, refer to operate, the... other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be selected from the XMB™. 17 Setting the HDMI Control In order for the HDMI Control function to the operating instructions for that bears the HDMI logo for BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ This TV is supported. See page 16 or see...
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...Program. B button: Allows you to skip the Auto Program if you are being scanned. The Auto Program will restart from the beginning when the TV is turned back on the screen to run Auto Program with the connected signal source or select Skip to highlight options where applicable. Press RETURN... Channel Labels (page 40) when Auto Program is not connected. English Español Français After you finish connecting the TV, you turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will scan for available channels. To run Initial Setup to set up convenient features such...
...Program. B button: Allows you to skip the Auto Program if you are being scanned. The Auto Program will restart from the beginning when the TV is turned back on the screen to run Auto Program with the connected signal source or select Skip to highlight options where applicable. Press RETURN... Channel Labels (page 40) when Auto Program is not connected. English Español Français After you finish connecting the TV, you turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will scan for available channels. To run Initial Setup to set up convenient features such...
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..., 60min, 90min or 120min) that you choose. See page 25 for programming the remote control. (Continued) 19 Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on before shutting... off the display. Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls Buttons located at the right side of the remote control. Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the information...
..., 60min, 90min or 120min) that you choose. See page 25 for programming the remote control. (Continued) 19 Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on before shutting... off the display. Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls Buttons located at the right side of the remote control. Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the information...
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... the current program from the previous chapter mark (if any ) or to play a program at a normal speed. TV Press to restore the sound. REPLAY: Press to play a program in fast forward mode. m (fast reverse): Press...last channel that was selected. POWER wa JUMP Press to display the BD/DVD disc menu. The TV alternates between two channels. Pressing this button alone starts the qh Record recording process. MENU ~ ... will be connected qd by the FUNCTION buttons 3. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be switched to pause the recording. qj x REC STOP: Press to...
... the current program from the previous chapter mark (if any ) or to play a program at a normal speed. TV Press to restore the sound. REPLAY: Press to play a program in fast forward mode. m (fast reverse): Press...last channel that was selected. POWER wa JUMP Press to display the BD/DVD disc menu. The TV alternates between two channels. Pressing this button alone starts the qh Record recording process. MENU ~ ... will be connected qd by the FUNCTION buttons 3. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be switched to pause the recording. qj x REC STOP: Press to...
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...to wd select/confirm an item. Press to move the on page 32. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see Picture settings on -screen cursor. wl F1/F2 Sound Screen...modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Photo, Custom. (Available options depend on setting up the External Inputs labels, including the Skip feature. Using the TV Features Button Description wd PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the inputs. ~ • Inputs can be accessed in the Picture settings. For details...
...to wd select/confirm an item. Press to move the on page 32. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see Picture settings on -screen cursor. wl F1/F2 Sound Screen...modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Photo, Custom. (Available options depend on setting up the External Inputs labels, including the Skip feature. Using the TV Features Button Description wd PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the inputs. ~ • Inputs can be accessed in the Picture settings. For details...