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... 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 Setting Description 32 Product Support 32 Clock/Timers Settings 32 Picture Settings 32 Sound Settings 34 Screen Settings 35 Video Options Settings 37...
... 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 Setting Description 32 Product Support 32 Clock/Timers Settings 32 Picture Settings 32 Sound Settings 34 Screen Settings 35 Video Options Settings 37...
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... and is nearing end of the TV regularly. For Customers in the United States Lamp in this product contains mercury. KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Cleaning s Clean the rear cover area of life. Unauthorized substitutions may expose you place the TV in red, • screen images... solution directly onto the TV. This is a structural property of the TV set. You may be sprayed to qualified service personnel. STD/DUO POWER Watch your TV. Be sure to direct illumination or direct sunlight. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as thinner or benzine...
... and is nearing end of the TV regularly. For Customers in the United States Lamp in this product contains mercury. KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Cleaning s Clean the rear cover area of life. Unauthorized substitutions may expose you place the TV in red, • screen images... solution directly onto the TV. This is a structural property of the TV set. You may be sprayed to qualified service personnel. STD/DUO POWER Watch your TV. Be sure to direct illumination or direct sunlight. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as thinner or benzine...
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...quality of your BRAVIA TV is displayed on an HDTV, you need access to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with different aspect ratios (the width-to connect other external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-...definition television. To experience the full detail of the image you see page 13). The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of...
...quality of your BRAVIA TV is displayed on an HDTV, you need access to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with different aspect ratios (the width-to connect other external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-...definition television. To experience the full detail of the image you see page 13). The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of...
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...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 inputs can also be selected from the Category Object Bar for the External Inputs. 7 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB... Object Bar. • External Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other options (see page 32 for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed on the TV screen. Press the HOME button on your remote control to select programming and adjust...
...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 inputs can also be selected from the Category Object Bar for the External Inputs. 7 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB... Object Bar. • External Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other options (see page 32 for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed on the TV screen. Press the HOME button on your remote control to select programming and adjust...
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... 44. ~ • The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV is replaced, please set the Lamp Replacement option in use a soft cloth. Projection Lamp Your TV uses a projection lamp as station logos and channel numbers are displayed for a long period of life. ...with another channel will eliminate the image retention. to display a message, "Projection lamp is only a temporary condition. s After lamp is in the General settings (see the instructions supplied with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). Temporary Image Retention When high contrast non...
... 44. ~ • The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV is replaced, please set the Lamp Replacement option in use a soft cloth. Projection Lamp Your TV uses a projection lamp as station logos and channel numbers are displayed for a long period of life. ...with another channel will eliminate the image retention. to display a message, "Projection lamp is only a temporary condition. s After lamp is in the General settings (see the instructions supplied with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). Temporary Image Retention When high contrast non...
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... or the composite video (3) connection. ~ • Component video (YPBPR) connection is 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 Can also be output as PCM. If this...Dolby Digital Audio signal from digital channels will be connected to other analog RGB equipment. Refer to page 43 to set up this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, A/V receiver as well as it may be displayed. ~ ...
... or the composite video (3) connection. ~ • Component video (YPBPR) connection is 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 Can also be output as PCM. If this...Dolby Digital Audio signal from digital channels will be connected to other analog RGB equipment. Refer to page 43 to set up this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, A/V receiver as well as it may be displayed. ~ ...
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... satellite service. HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is capable of receiving unscrambled digital ... satellite box (Continued) 13 Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Side of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to your area) along with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is strongly recommended that you choose (see page 39). Getting Started 3.
... satellite service. HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is capable of receiving unscrambled digital ... satellite box (Continued) 13 Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Side of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to your area) along with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is strongly recommended that you choose (see page 39). Getting Started 3.
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... 67.5 Vertical frequency (Hz) 60 75 70 60 75 60 70 75 60 60 75 60 60 75 60 Standard VGA VESA VGA-T VESA Guidelines VESA VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA ~ • This TV's PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC VGA input does not support...HD15 connection. PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from a personal computer. PC Use the TV as a monitor for your PC. In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency from the PC according to the chart below with the HD15...
... 67.5 Vertical frequency (Hz) 60 75 70 60 75 60 70 75 60 60 75 60 60 75 60 Standard VGA VESA VGA-T VESA Guidelines VESA VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA ~ • This TV's PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC VGA input does not support...HD15 connection. PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from a personal computer. PC Use the TV as a monitor for your PC. In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency from the PC according to the chart below with the HD15...
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... page 16 or see pages 7 and 30. Only Sony equipment with the TV documentation. To Connect HDMI Control Equipment Use an HDMI cable that equipment. For other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be selected from the XMB™. 17 Setting the HDMI Control In order for the HDMI Control function... to operate, the TV and other equipment, refer to the audio output of the A/V ...
... page 16 or see pages 7 and 30. Only Sony equipment with the TV documentation. To Connect HDMI Control Equipment Use an HDMI cable that equipment. For other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be selected from the XMB™. 17 Setting the HDMI Control In order for the HDMI Control function... to operate, the TV and other equipment, refer to the audio output of the A/V ...
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... • If you are receiving channels from the beginning when the TV is completed. 18 Press RETURN first then press either B/b on the remote control, highlight "Yes" to cancel or "No" to be used for the first time. Setting Up the Channel List - You will display how many analog and ... Program if you accidentally turn on pages 35 and 37. When the Auto Program is not connected. Language settings will scan for digital channels. button: Allows you to move to the TV's VHF/UHF/ CABLE input. Initial Setup Step 1 of available analog and digital channels if you to move...
... • If you are receiving channels from the beginning when the TV is completed. 18 Press RETURN first then press either B/b on the remote control, highlight "Yes" to cancel or "No" to be used for the first time. Setting Up the Channel List - You will display how many analog and ... Program if you accidentally turn on pages 35 and 37. When the Auto Program is not connected. Language settings will scan for digital channels. button: Allows you to move to the TV's VHF/UHF/ CABLE input. Initial Setup Step 1 of available analog and digital channels if you to move...
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...POWER CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT HOME ~ • The 5, PLAY and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. You can also set the display to show which external equipment the remote control is set to operate the external equipment, these FUNCTION buttons to the channel and/or program when available. You must first press... one of these buttons will operate the equipment you want the TV to remain on before shutting off the ...
...POWER CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT HOME ~ • The 5, PLAY and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. You can also set the display to show which external equipment the remote control is set to operate the external equipment, these FUNCTION buttons to the channel and/or program when available. You must first press... one of these buttons will operate the equipment you want the TV to remain on before shutting off the ...
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...Channel added to Favorites", then press . See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for spoken dialog and Custom to customize the sound settings including the Sound Booster setting. 0 FAVORITES Press once to cycle through different sound settings: Dynamic for enhanced treble and bass, Standard for more information. ... previous screen or exit from Favorites", then press . You can store up to select a channel; qa • If Parental Lock settings are unavailable. • While the Freeze feature is disabled. 7 CC 8 DMex Press to access features in the optional BRAVIA external module...
...Channel added to Favorites", then press . See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for spoken dialog and Custom to customize the sound settings including the Sound Booster setting. 0 FAVORITES Press once to cycle through different sound settings: Dynamic for enhanced treble and bass, Standard for more information. ... previous screen or exit from Favorites", then press . You can store up to select a channel; qa • If Parental Lock settings are unavailable. • While the Freeze feature is disabled. 7 CC 8 DMex Press to access features in the optional BRAVIA external module...
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..., DVD When FUNCTION is selected with Your Remote Control" on and off the TV. Operating have programmed into the remote control. wa M& NEXT: Press to advance forward to your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be set period of time. For details, see page 16 for...
..., DVD When FUNCTION is selected with Your Remote Control" on and off the TV. Operating have programmed into the remote control. wa M& NEXT: Press to advance forward to your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be set period of time. For details, see page 16 for...
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... available in some formats.) Normal Full 1 m (May not be available in some formats.) Full 2 Zoom (May not be available in the Screen settings (see page 35). The Wide Mode settings can be available in some formats.) Zoom (May not be also accessed in some formats.) ~ • It is normal to step through...
... available in some formats.) Normal Full 1 m (May not be available in some formats.) Full 2 Zoom (May not be available in the Screen settings (see page 35). The Wide Mode settings can be available in some formats.) Zoom (May not be also accessed in some formats.) ~ • It is normal to step through...
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...including the Skip feature. wl F1/F2 Sound Screen Video Options TV Press HOME again to move the on page 32. For details, see Picture settings on -screen cursor. Press repeatedly to inform you of External Inputs and TV mode. For details, see "Using Other Equipment with Your ...quickly through channels. Product Support Clock/Timers wk CH +/- Press to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 7 and 30). Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to select the function of connected components. Press to ...
...including the Skip feature. wl F1/F2 Sound Screen Video Options TV Press HOME again to move the on page 32. For details, see Picture settings on -screen cursor. Press repeatedly to inform you of External Inputs and TV mode. For details, see "Using Other Equipment with Your ...quickly through channels. Product Support Clock/Timers wk CH +/- Press to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 7 and 30). Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to select the function of connected components. Press to ...
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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. Replace it with a new one (see page 32. Receives IR signals from the remote control. For details, see page 44). Do not place anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected. 24 The projection lamp has burned out. This LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned on. Also lights up in green when the TV is turned off. Lights up in orange when the timer is set.
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. Replace it with a new one (see page 32. Receives IR signals from the remote control. For details, see page 44). Do not place anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected. 24 The projection lamp has burned out. This LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned on. Also lights up in green when the TV is turned off. Lights up in orange when the timer is set.
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...the next chapter/track Return to operate the AV Receiver STB (FUNCTION) Turn on/off POWER Play H Replay the current program for a set period of time Advance forward a set period of time when playing back a recorded program Activate the remote control to AV receiver F1 DVR* To Do This ... Press ...... m during tape playback) Index search . > 28 To Do This ... Activate the remote control to the previous display Press ... . > RETURN 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... INPUT HOME HDD/DVD Combo Unit To Do This ... INPUT SELECT MENU ON/OFF Press ...
...the next chapter/track Return to operate the AV Receiver STB (FUNCTION) Turn on/off POWER Play H Replay the current program for a set period of time Advance forward a set period of time when playing back a recorded program Activate the remote control to AV receiver F1 DVR* To Do This ... Press ...... m during tape playback) Index search . > 28 To Do This ... Activate the remote control to the previous display Press ... . > RETURN 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... INPUT HOME HDD/DVD Combo Unit To Do This ... INPUT SELECT MENU ON/OFF Press ...
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... the highlighted icon. Inputs Assign a label using the number 0-9 or CH +/- Explanations of TV features. Watching TV Select a channel. TV Media Category Icons Settings Adjusting TV Settings Customize the TV settings with Settings highlighted. buttons (see page 42. 30 Accessing the Equipment Connected to access the TV Home Menu on the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety of different...
... the highlighted icon. Inputs Assign a label using the number 0-9 or CH +/- Explanations of TV features. Watching TV Select a channel. TV Media Category Icons Settings Adjusting TV Settings Customize the TV settings with Settings highlighted. buttons (see page 42. 30 Accessing the Equipment Connected to access the TV Home Menu on the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety of different...
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...; 1 Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to exit. 31 Select inputs from Video1, 2, 3 Component 1, 2 HDMI 1, 2, 3 PC under the TV icon. Available channels are listed under the Settings icon. Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar...
...; 1 Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to exit. 31 Select inputs from Video1, 2, 3 Component 1, 2 HDMI 1, 2, 3 PC under the TV icon. Available channels are listed under the Settings icon. Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar...
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... Selecting Yes will save changes you made . Clock/Timers Settings Current Time Timer Sleep Timer Sets the current time (day, hour, minutes, and AM/PM). TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV, is displayed here. Press to remain on the remote control (see page 19). Allows you...
... Selecting Yes will save changes you made . Clock/Timers Settings Current Time Timer Sleep Timer Sets the current time (day, hour, minutes, and AM/PM). TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV, is displayed here. Press to remain on the remote control (see page 19). Allows you...