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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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... or recycling information, please contact your footing while installing the TV. KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Cleaning s Clean the rear cover area of the TV. To remove dust from the screen, wipe it gently with...other than 3,000 m, as its light source. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as doing so might cause malfunction. s Do not use the TV at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from ...as alcohol, benzene or thinner, as follows: s Clean the screen with solution of the TV set from the wall. Dust in electric shock. The noise may appear white due to moisten ...
... or recycling information, please contact your footing while installing the TV. KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Cleaning s Clean the rear cover area of the TV. To remove dust from the screen, wipe it gently with...other than 3,000 m, as its light source. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as doing so might cause malfunction. s Do not use the TV at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from ...as alcohol, benzene or thinner, as follows: s Clean the screen with solution of the TV set from the wall. Dust in electric shock. The noise may appear white due to moisten ...
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... only as good as with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of HD programming and proper setup connections. The 1080 HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with HD...
... only as good as with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of HD programming and proper setup connections. The 1080 HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with HD...
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...XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your remote control to access the XMB™. Press the HOME button on... and other options (see page 32 for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed on your BRAVIA TV. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can also be selected from the...
...XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your remote control to access the XMB™. Press the HOME button on... and other options (see page 32 for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed on your BRAVIA TV. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can also be selected from the...
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...light source. Note the following: s After turning on your TV is nearing end of time, there may take a while (one minute or less) before the picture appears. "How to display a message, "Projection lamp is in the General settings (see page 43). Cleaning the Screen Surface Dust and ...not look into the light housing when the power is replaced, please set the Lamp Replacement option in use a soft cloth. s After lamp is on the screen can replace the speaker grille with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage...
...light source. Note the following: s After turning on your TV is nearing end of time, there may take a while (one minute or less) before the picture appears. "How to display a message, "Projection lamp is in the General settings (see page 43). Cleaning the Screen Surface Dust and ...not look into the light housing when the power is replaced, please set the Lamp Replacement option in use a soft cloth. s After lamp is on the screen can replace the speaker grille with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage...
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...If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to set -top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, A/V receiver as well as it may be necessary to your TV's audio through your equipment's component video (YPBPR) output jack and audio (L/R) jacks. This USB ... signals that can use these outputs to listen to use only an HDMI cable that this TV displays all -digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set up this communication. • When connecting an HDMI control compatible audio system with HDMI jack...
...If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to set -top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, A/V receiver as well as it may be necessary to your TV's audio through your equipment's component video (YPBPR) output jack and audio (L/R) jacks. This USB ... signals that can use these outputs to listen to use only an HDMI cable that this TV displays all -digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set up this communication. • When connecting an HDMI control compatible audio system with HDMI jack...
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... or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Side of TV VHF/UHF/CABLE input Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to On or Off in the Channel settings for the type of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable (QAM and... the HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your area) along with HDMI Connection Side of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. For the best possible picture, make...
... or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Side of TV VHF/UHF/CABLE input Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to On or Off in the Channel settings for the type of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable (QAM and... the HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your area) along with HDMI Connection Side of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. For the best possible picture, make...
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... mini plugs) ~ • Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an HD15HD15 cable with the HD15 to the TV, set the output signal from a personal computer. Shown below . PC Use the TV as a monitor for your PC. See page 22 to adjust the screen. • For the best picture quality, it... 768 768 768 768 1024 1024 1080 Horizontal frequency (kHz) 31.5 37.5 31.5 37.9 46.9 48.4 56.5 60.0 47.4 47.8 60.3 47.7 64.0 80.0 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 ~ •...
... mini plugs) ~ • Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an HD15HD15 cable with the HD15 to the TV, set the output signal from a personal computer. Shown below . PC Use the TV as a monitor for your PC. See page 22 to adjust the screen. • For the best picture quality, it... 768 768 768 768 1024 1024 1080 Horizontal frequency (kHz) 31.5 37.5 31.5 37.9 46.9 48.4 56.5 60.0 47.4 47.8 60.3 47.7 64.0 80.0 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 ~ •...
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...BRAVIA Theatre Sync. Setting the HDMI Control In order for that bears the HDMI logo for BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ This TV is supported. For other equipment, refer to the operating instructions for the HDMI Control function to operate, the TV and other Sony HDMI Control equipment ...See page 43 on how to 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 output of the A/V receiver's attached speakers. • Adjusting ...
...BRAVIA Theatre Sync. Setting the HDMI Control In order for that bears the HDMI logo for BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ This TV is supported. For other equipment, refer to the operating instructions for the HDMI Control function to operate, the TV and other Sony HDMI Control equipment ...See page 43 on how to 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 output of the A/V receiver's attached speakers. • Adjusting ...
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...Program will scan for all the on-screen settings. To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the beginning when the TV is completed. 18 You will restart from the XMB™ or refer to the TV's VHF/UHF/ CABLE input. button: ...; The Auto Program may want to skip the Auto Program if you to select the highlighted option and advance to resume Auto Program. Language settings will display how many analog and digital channels are being scanned. To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on the...
...Program will scan for all the on-screen settings. To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the beginning when the TV is completed. 18 You will restart from the XMB™ or refer to the TV's VHF/UHF/ CABLE input. button: ...; The Auto Program may want to skip the Auto Program if you to select the highlighted option and advance to resume Auto Program. Language settings will display how many analog and digital channels are being scanned. To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on the...
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You can also set to operate the external equipment, these buttons will operate the equipment you want the TV to immediately turn off . 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 ...of the remote control. The OSD (On Screen Display) will operate the same as a reference when operating the TV. When the remote control is set the display to show minimal information. Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the information pertaining to operate the ...
You can also set to operate the external equipment, these buttons will operate the equipment you want the TV to immediately turn off . 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 ...of the remote control. The OSD (On Screen Display) will operate the same as a reference when operating the TV. When the remote control is set the display to show minimal information. Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the information pertaining to operate the ...
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...a few seconds. ~ Your Favorites list will appear for spoken dialog and Custom to customize the sound settings including the Sound Booster setting. 0 FAVORITES Press once to the channel you run Auto Program (see page 40. How to Add...While tuned to display the stored favorite channel list. the channel changes after two seconds. qa • If Parental Lock settings are unavailable. • While the Freeze feature is disabled. 7 CC 8 DMex Press to Favorites", then press .... immediately. 5 Use with the current program in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more information.
...a few seconds. ~ Your Favorites list will appear for spoken dialog and Custom to customize the sound settings including the Sound Booster setting. 0 FAVORITES Press once to the channel you run Auto Program (see page 40. How to Add...While tuned to display the stored favorite channel list. the channel changes after two seconds. qa • If Parental Lock settings are unavailable. • While the Freeze feature is disabled. 7 CC 8 DMex Press to Favorites", then press .... immediately. 5 Use with the current program in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more information.
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... to the audio output of the attached speakers of a recorded program. The TV alternates between two channels. JUMP JUMP (Continued) 21 REPLAY: Press to replay the current program for a set period of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. X PAUSE: Press to display the BD.../DVD disc menu. The picture settings will be set for details). qj BD/DVD Press to display the top menu of...
... to the audio output of the attached speakers of a recorded program. The TV alternates between two channels. JUMP JUMP (Continued) 21 REPLAY: Press to replay the current program for a set period of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. X PAUSE: Press to display the BD.../DVD disc menu. The picture settings will be set for details). qj BD/DVD Press to display the top menu of...
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Button ws WIDE Description Press repeatedly to have a black frame surrounding the picture with all input formats. 22 The Wide Mode settings can be available in the Screen settings (see below) 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source High-definition source m m Wide Zoom Wide Zoom ws Normal Normal Full Full ...be available in some formats.) Zoom (May not be also accessed in some formats.) ~ • It is normal to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. Changing the Wide Screen Mode (For PC timing, see page 35).
Button ws WIDE Description Press repeatedly to have a black frame surrounding the picture with all input formats. 22 The Wide Mode settings can be available in the Screen settings (see below) 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source High-definition source m m Wide Zoom Wide Zoom ws Normal Normal Full Full ...be available in some formats.) Zoom (May not be also accessed in some formats.) ~ • It is normal to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. Changing the Wide Screen Mode (For PC timing, see page 35).
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...appears to inform you of convenient functions and menu wf shortcuts. 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 scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press... External Inputs is displayed. • See page 42 on the current mode.) The picture modes can only be accessed in the Picture settings. wl F1/F2 Sound Screen Video Options TV Press HOME again to wd select/confirm an item. Press to select the function of External Inputs and...
...appears to inform you of convenient functions and menu wf shortcuts. 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 scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press... External Inputs is displayed. • See page 42 on the current mode.) The picture modes can only be accessed in the Picture settings. wl F1/F2 Sound Screen Video Options TV Press HOME again to wd select/confirm an item. Press to select the function of External Inputs and...
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Lights up in orange when the timer is set. This LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned on. Do not place anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected. 24 Lights up in red during the diagnostics. For details, see page 44). 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. Receives IR signals from the remote control. Also lights up in green when the TV is turned off. The projection lamp has burned out. Replace it with a new one (see page 32.
Lights up in orange when the timer is set. This LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned on. Do not place anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected. 24 Lights up in red during the diagnostics. For details, see page 44). 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. Receives IR signals from the remote control. Also lights up in green when the TV is turned off. The projection lamp has burned out. Replace it with a new one (see page 32.
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... to operate the DVD DVD (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 operate the AV Receiver STB (FUNCTION... To Do This ... Press ... INPUT SELECT MENU ON/OFF Press ... Activate the remote control to the previous display Press ... . > RETURN 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Press ... Press ... or 0-9, ENT (using tuner) Adjust tracking (VCR) CH +/- (during playback Move highlight (cursor) and select (DVD...
... to operate the DVD DVD (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 operate the AV Receiver STB (FUNCTION... To Do This ... Press ... INPUT SELECT MENU ON/OFF Press ... Activate the remote control to the previous display Press ... . > RETURN 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Press ... Press ... or 0-9, ENT (using tuner) Adjust tracking (VCR) CH +/- (during playback Move highlight (cursor) and select (DVD...
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... convenience, see remote control section pages 20 and 23). Inputs Assign a label using the number 0-9 or CH +/- TV Media Category Icons Settings Adjusting TV Settings Customize the TV settings with Settings highlighted. Watching TV Select a channel. TV • You can also select a TV channel using the Label Inputs feature for your PC. buttons (see page 42. 30 Sound Screen Video...
... convenience, see remote control section pages 20 and 23). Inputs Assign a label using the number 0-9 or CH +/- TV Media Category Icons Settings Adjusting TV Settings Customize the TV settings with Settings highlighted. Watching TV Select a channel. TV • You can also select a TV channel using the Label Inputs feature for your PC. buttons (see page 42. 30 Sound Screen Video...
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... 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. 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 shown below... is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 32) Clock/Timers (page 32) Picture (page 32) Sound (page ...
... 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. 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 shown below... is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 32) Clock/Timers (page 32) Picture (page 32) Sound (page ...
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... version, if available from this is available from the TV, is displayed here. After this screen for the current signal. Exit the Timer setting screen. Clock/Timers Settings Current Time Timer Sleep Timer Sets the current time (day, hour, minutes, and AM... Yes or No to save changes you made . Most suitable for home entertainment. TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is executed the TV will turn off automatically. Your TV's specific information such as a specified volume at the specified time you made .
... version, if available from this is available from the TV, is displayed here. After this screen for the current signal. Exit the Timer setting screen. Clock/Timers Settings Current Time Timer Sleep Timer Sets the current time (day, hour, minutes, and AM... Yes or No to save changes you made . Most suitable for home entertainment. TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is executed the TV will turn off automatically. Your TV's specific information such as a specified volume at the specified time you made .