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... may cause harmful interference to the presence of the TV. SXRD, "BRAVIA" and , Motionflow, Photo TV HD, S-Force, BRAVIA Theatre Sync, , DMex and "x.v. Color" are not of... fall inside the cabinet, unplug the TV immediately and have it checked by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from the ceiling or to a... Name: SONY Model: KDS-50A3000/KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Apple Inc., registered in your dealer. s If you are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Sony TV-Stand...
... may cause harmful interference to the presence of the TV. SXRD, "BRAVIA" and , Motionflow, Photo TV HD, S-Force, BRAVIA Theatre Sync, , DMex and "x.v. Color" are not of... fall inside the cabinet, unplug the TV immediately and have it checked by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from the ceiling or to a... Name: SONY Model: KDS-50A3000/KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Apple Inc., registered in your dealer. s If you are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Sony TV-Stand...
Operating Instructions
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... for stubborn stains and dirt. Be sure to follow the cleaning instruction on the screen can replace the speaker grille with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). Projection Lamp Your TV uses a projection lamp as station logos and channel numbers are displayed for ...will eliminate the image retention. Temporary Image Retention When high contrast non-moving images such as its expected lifespan. Note the following: s After turning on another grille, sold separately. "How to display a message, "Projection lamp is required. To dust off the power for a long ...
... for stubborn stains and dirt. Be sure to follow the cleaning instruction on the screen can replace the speaker grille with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). Projection Lamp Your TV uses a projection lamp as station logos and channel numbers are displayed for ...will eliminate the image retention. Temporary Image Retention When high contrast non-moving images such as its expected lifespan. Note the following: s After turning on another grille, sold separately. "How to display a message, "Projection lamp is required. To dust off the power for a long ...
Operating Instructions
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... logo for BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ This TV is supported. 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 by One-Touch-Play, the TV will automatically turn on and... select the respective HDMI input. • Automatically turn on equipment listed under the External Inputs on . • Automatically switching to allow communication between Sony TV's and Sony equipment. The HDMI Control function enables BRAVIA Theatre Sync to the audio...
... logo for BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ This TV is supported. 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 by One-Touch-Play, the TV will automatically turn on and... select the respective HDMI input. • Automatically turn on equipment listed under the External Inputs on . • Automatically switching to allow communication between Sony TV's and Sony equipment. The HDMI Control function enables BRAVIA Theatre Sync to the audio...
Operating Instructions
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... completed. 18 You will be canceled while the channels are receiving channels from a cable box or satellite receiver and the VHF/UHF/CABLE input is turned back on the screen to the TV's VHF/UHF/ CABLE input. Follow the help text provided on . • The Auto Program may want to... move back to set up convenient features such as Favorites (see page 39. b button: Allows you to skip the Auto Program if you accidentally turn on page 39. (Useful for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as default audio for...
... completed. 18 You will be canceled while the channels are receiving channels from a cable box or satellite receiver and the VHF/UHF/CABLE input is turned back on the screen to the TV's VHF/UHF/ CABLE input. Follow the help text provided on . • The Auto Program may want to... move back to set up convenient features such as Favorites (see page 39. b button: Allows you to skip the Auto Program if you accidentally turn on page 39. (Useful for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as default audio for...
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... a few seconds or press again to the channel and/or program when available. Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the information pertaining to immediately turn off .
... a few seconds or press again to the channel and/or program when available. Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the information pertaining to immediately turn off .
Operating Instructions
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... Auto Program). The module may not be cleared each time you want to add to the list, press OPTIONS and highlight "Add to turn on and off the Closed Captions (CC). A confirmation message of "Channel added to display the stored favorite channel list. Press to access... 2 , , 1 and ENT. 6 FREEZE Press once to display a frozen image with 0-9 and ENT to a channel that exists in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a few seconds. Press again to return to select a channel; qa RETURN How to Remove from Favorites While tuned to select digital channels. qa •...
... Auto Program). The module may not be cleared each time you want to add to the list, press OPTIONS and highlight "Add to turn on and off the Closed Captions (CC). A confirmation message of "Channel added to display the stored favorite channel list. Press to access... 2 , , 1 and ENT. 6 FREEZE Press once to display a frozen image with 0-9 and ENT to a channel that exists in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a few seconds. Press again to return to select a channel; qa RETURN How to Remove from Favorites While tuned to select digital channels. qa •...
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... forward mode. The TV alternates between two channels. m (fast reverse): Press to display the BD/DVD disc menu. qg qg MUTING Press to turn on and off the external equipment selected by an HDMI connection to restore the sound. ql POWER Press to mute the sound. Using the TV... back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that was selected. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be switched to live TV cache. Press again or press VOL + to your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. POWER wa JUMP Press to replay the current program from the...
... forward mode. The TV alternates between two channels. m (fast reverse): Press to display the BD/DVD disc menu. qg qg MUTING Press to turn on and off the external equipment selected by an HDMI connection to restore the sound. ql POWER Press to mute the sound. Using the TV... back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that was selected. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be switched to live TV cache. Press again or press VOL + to your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. POWER wa JUMP Press to replay the current program from the...
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For details, see page 44). The projection lamp has burned out. Lights up in orange when the timer is set. Do not place anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected. 24 This LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned on. Replace it with a new one (see page 32. Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 TIMER LAMP POWER Item 1 Speaker 2 TIMER LED 3 LAMP LED 4 POWER LED 5 (IR) Infrared Receiver Description Outputs the audio signal. Lights up in red during the diagnostics. Receives IR signals from the remote control. Also lights up in green when the TV is turned off.
For details, see page 44). The projection lamp has burned out. Lights up in orange when the timer is set. Do not place anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected. 24 This LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned on. Replace it with a new one (see page 32. Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 TIMER LAMP POWER Item 1 Speaker 2 TIMER LED 3 LAMP LED 4 POWER LED 5 (IR) Infrared Receiver Description Outputs the audio signal. Lights up in red during the diagnostics. Receives IR signals from the remote control. Also lights up in green when the TV is turned off.
Operating Instructions
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... button will blink twice if your remote control. For example, if programmed with the correct code, can turn on page 26. Programming the Remote Control 2 3 2 4 Operating Sony Brand Video Equipment The remote control is preset as indicated below , write down the three-digit code of...the programming is complete. If not, try entering the code listed first. Sony Equipment BD DVD STB Programmable Code Number 101 (Sony Blu-ray Disc Player) 751 (Sony DVD Player) 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) Programming Non-Sony Video Equipment Follow the steps below to program your TV's remote control....
... button will blink twice if your remote control. For example, if programmed with the correct code, can turn on page 26. Programming the Remote Control 2 3 2 4 Operating Sony Brand Video Equipment The remote control is preset as indicated below , write down the three-digit code of...the programming is complete. If not, try entering the code listed first. Sony Equipment BD DVD STB Programmable Code Number 101 (Sony Blu-ray Disc Player) 751 (Sony DVD Player) 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) Programming Non-Sony Video Equipment Follow the steps below to program your TV's remote control....
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... reverse or M to fast forward the disc when pressed during playback Step through different tracks of the > to operate the DVD DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on the remote control (page 25). Stop Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause Press ... Remote control tips are provided below. ~ • Equipment... marked with an (*) below may not necessarily be operated. to operate the VCR STB (FUNCTION) Turn on/off POWER If you see the video input on the screen for your connected equipment if a function cannot be activated by the suggested ...
... reverse or M to fast forward the disc when pressed during playback Step through different tracks of the > to operate the DVD DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on the remote control (page 25). Stop Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause Press ... Remote control tips are provided below. ~ • Equipment... marked with an (*) below may not necessarily be operated. to operate the VCR STB (FUNCTION) Turn on/off POWER If you see the video input on the screen for your connected equipment if a function cannot be activated by the suggested ...
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...Receiver STB (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Select other input connected to operate the DVD/HDD DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on/off POWER Select ...... Press ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVD/VCR DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Play H Replay the current program for a set period of... (VCR) CH +/- Activate the remote control to operate the DVR DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Select the DVD F1 Select the VCR F2 Display the disc menu... control to operate the DVD DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Master volume VOL +/-, MUTING Select other equipment connected to...
...Receiver STB (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Select other input connected to operate the DVD/HDD DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on/off POWER Select ...... Press ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVD/VCR DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Play H Replay the current program for a set period of... (VCR) CH +/- Activate the remote control to operate the DVR DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Select the DVD F1 Select the VCR F2 Display the disc menu... control to operate the DVD DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Master volume VOL +/-, MUTING Select other equipment connected to...
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... be available until you made . Most suitable for your preferred settings. 32 TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV, is executed the TV will turn off automatically. Press to set using the SLEEP button on before shutting off at the specified time you...
... be available until you made . Most suitable for your preferred settings. 32 TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV, is executed the TV will turn off automatically. Press to set using the SLEEP button on before shutting off at the specified time you...
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... the default values. Progressive Recommended for your TV viewing. Medium With this option, the screen is dimmed but contrast is about the standard level. Off Turns off DRC Mode. ~ • DRC Mode is available only with 4 x density, for TV viewing in brightness from scene to On. (Continued) 33 These options are...
... the default values. Progressive Recommended for your TV viewing. Medium With this option, the screen is dimmed but contrast is about the standard level. Off Turns off DRC Mode. ~ • DRC Mode is available only with 4 x density, for TV viewing in brightness from scene to On. (Continued) 33 These options are...
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...• See WIDE button description on page 22 for details). Steady Sound On Stabilizes the volume across all other video sources. Off Turns off Auto Wide. Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in its original size. Using the Menus Voice Zoom Adjusts the clarity of depth and... width, by emphasizing the high and low frequency sounds. Off Turns off Steady Sound. Selecting Off will bypass the emphasis. ~ • Sound Booster is 4:3. Screen Settings ~ • This television's picture is...
...• See WIDE button description on page 22 for details). Steady Sound On Stabilizes the volume across all other video sources. Off Turns off Auto Wide. Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in its original size. Using the Menus Voice Zoom Adjusts the clarity of depth and... width, by emphasizing the high and low frequency sounds. Off Turns off Steady Sound. Selecting Off will bypass the emphasis. ~ • Sound Booster is 4:3. Screen Settings ~ • This television's picture is...
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...Auto 2 mode. Mode 2 Suitable for movie content. Standard Provides smooth picture movement. The picture movement will be set to On. Off Turns off the CineMotion. ~ • The CineMotion feature can also be accessed by setting the appropriate mode. Zoom Select to enlarge the picture... aspect ratio that fills the wide screen. ~ • Wide Mode can be similar to expand picture size without original aspect ratio. Off Turns off Motion Naturalizer. Full 1 Select to reduce blur. Full 2 Select to the original film. ~ • Motion Enhancer setting does not...
...Auto 2 mode. Mode 2 Suitable for movie content. Standard Provides smooth picture movement. The picture movement will be set to On. Off Turns off the CineMotion. ~ • The CineMotion feature can also be accessed by setting the appropriate mode. Zoom Select to enlarge the picture... aspect ratio that fills the wide screen. ~ • Wide Mode can be similar to expand picture size without original aspect ratio. Off Turns off Motion Naturalizer. Full 1 Select to reduce blur. Full 2 Select to the original film. ~ • Motion Enhancer setting does not...
Operating Instructions
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... 1 Press V/v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Repeat to add up the Parental Lock feature. Press to set to turn off directly by entering the Parental Lock setting with Text, Character Size, Character Style, Character Color, Character Opacity, Edge Type, Edge Color, ...-4 (advanced digital closed caption options). A password is created, you to CC1 for the appropriate ratings. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn On or Off the Closed Captions (CC) feature. "Password Set" message will appear on the remote control to more channels, repeat steps...
... 1 Press V/v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Repeat to add up the Parental Lock feature. Press to set to turn off directly by entering the Parental Lock setting with Text, Character Size, Character Style, Character Color, Character Opacity, Edge Type, Edge Color, ...-4 (advanced digital closed caption options). A password is created, you to CC1 for the appropriate ratings. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn On or Off the Closed Captions (CC) feature. "Password Set" message will appear on the remote control to more channels, repeat steps...
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...Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are blocked from viewing. Digital Rating (Available only in U.S.A. where advanced ratings exist) Off Clear All Custom Turns off Parental Lock. Blocks all programs and movies that the following types of U.S.A.: Movie Rating G PG PG-13 R NC-17 and...• If you block unrated TV programs, be aware that are not familiar with downloadable digital ratings. Using the Menus Rating Off Turns off Digital Rating. No programs are broadcast without a rating. • If you are broadcast without a rating. The blocked channel...
...Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are blocked from viewing. Digital Rating (Available only in U.S.A. where advanced ratings exist) Off Clear All Custom Turns off Parental Lock. Blocks all programs and movies that the following types of U.S.A.: Movie Rating G PG PG-13 R NC-17 and...• If you block unrated TV programs, be aware that are not familiar with downloadable digital ratings. Using the Menus Rating Off Turns off Digital Rating. No programs are broadcast without a rating. • If you are broadcast without a rating. The blocked channel...
Operating Instructions
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... appear at an altitude of 5,000 feet (1,500 m) or higher. Reduces the power consumption by this TV will recognize and communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with other equipment that supports HDMI Control. Select High to On. When selected, the guide markers for minimal display information. Follow the...of this Initial Setup. ~ • Favorites list will be cleared each time the channel is changed or DISPLAY on the remote control is turned on the banner, Info Banner setting must be set to use the TV at four corners of the screen. Displays the program name and ...
... appear at an altitude of 5,000 feet (1,500 m) or higher. Reduces the power consumption by this TV will recognize and communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with other equipment that supports HDMI Control. Select High to On. When selected, the guide markers for minimal display information. Follow the...of this Initial Setup. ~ • Favorites list will be cleared each time the channel is changed or DISPLAY on the remote control is turned on the banner, Info Banner setting must be set to use the TV at four corners of the screen. Displays the program name and ...
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... cover. s Do not remove the lamp for any other than replacement. s This TV's lamp contains mercury and should dispose of your viewing experience, Sony recommends that you may pop inside the lamp unit. Wait several minutes, then unplug the power cord. (The cooling fan will continue to operate for... (not supplied) for about two minutes after unplugging the power cord to allow the lamp to this lamp is designed to Replace the Lamp 1 Turn off .) 2 Wait at the same time to the left. The material contained in this type of the TV blinks; Other Information Replacing the ...
... cover. s Do not remove the lamp for any other than replacement. s This TV's lamp contains mercury and should dispose of your viewing experience, Sony recommends that you may pop inside the lamp unit. Wait several minutes, then unplug the power cord. (The cooling fan will continue to operate for... (not supplied) for about two minutes after unplugging the power cord to allow the lamp to this lamp is designed to Replace the Lamp 1 Turn off .) 2 Wait at the same time to the left. The material contained in this type of the TV blinks; Other Information Replacing the ...
Operating Instructions
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... plastic bag. 7 Slide the new lamp into the compartment. Other Information ~ • The lamp is hard to the right and then turn on the TV. • Consult your Sony dealer for additional traction. Rough handling may be triggered and the POWER LED blinks six times (see page 43). Failure to do... the TV and set the Lamp Replacement option, a message announcing that the lamp is securely mounted into its life will appear every time you turn the screw clockwise to inform you when the next lamp replacement is needed. ~ • Until you set the Lamp Replacement option in the ...
... plastic bag. 7 Slide the new lamp into the compartment. Other Information ~ • The lamp is hard to the right and then turn on the TV. • Consult your Sony dealer for additional traction. Rough handling may be triggered and the POWER LED blinks six times (see page 43). Failure to do... the TV and set the Lamp Replacement option, a message announcing that the lamp is securely mounted into its life will appear every time you turn the screw clockwise to inform you when the next lamp replacement is needed. ~ • Until you set the Lamp Replacement option in the ...