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.../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 For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you: • Have questions on the use of purchase...
.../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 For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you: • Have questions on the use of purchase...
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... lighting directed down from that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in injury. CAUTION Use the following Sony TVs with other countries. KDS-50A3000/KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 SU-RS12X Use with the following measures: s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Manufactured under license from... presence of the FCC Rules. s Use the TV at the rear of HDMI Licensing LLC. Sony TV Model No. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of the TV. Installing s The TV should be installed near an easily accessible power outlet...
... lighting directed down from that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in injury. CAUTION Use the following Sony TVs with other countries. KDS-50A3000/KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 SU-RS12X Use with the following measures: s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Manufactured under license from... presence of the FCC Rules. s Use the TV at the rear of HDMI Licensing LLC. Sony TV Model No. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of the TV. Installing s The TV should be installed near an easily accessible power outlet...
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... 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 Installing the TV 8 Carrying Your TV 8 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over ...........8 When Installing Your TV against a Wall .........9 Recommended Viewing Area 9 Screen 10 Projection Lamp 10 Speaker Grille 10 2. Locating Inputs...
... 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 Installing the TV 8 Carrying Your TV 8 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over ...........8 When Installing Your TV against a Wall .........9 Recommended Viewing Area 9 Screen 10 Projection Lamp 10 Speaker Grille 10 2. Locating Inputs...
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Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. Install in wire to observe the TV's "For Safety" section on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus near ...
Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. Install in wire to observe the TV's "For Safety" section on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus near ...
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... certifies in red, • screen images become dark, • no image appears on the display after using the TV for cleaning. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as thinner or benzine for a long period of time, it may drop and a serious injury may be regulated...local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). 5 KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Cleaning s Clean the rear cover area of the TV. Unplug the set by pressing POWER button on the remote or the TV first to moisten the cleaning cloth. This is not a defect. If...
... certifies in red, • screen images become dark, • no image appears on the display after using the TV for cleaning. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as thinner or benzine for a long period of time, it may drop and a serious injury may be regulated...local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). 5 KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Cleaning s Clean the rear cover area of the TV. Unplug the set by pressing POWER button on the remote or the TV first to moisten the cleaning cloth. This is not a defect. If...
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... transmitted with different aspect ratios (the width-to a standard analog signal, you see black bars on your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. When a 4:3 image is only as good as with your BRAVIA screen and maintains a crisp, clear, vivid ... Setup Along with HD sources. ~ • You can receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of HD programming and proper setup connections. This manual explains basic setup ...
... transmitted with different aspect ratios (the width-to a standard analog signal, you see black bars on your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. When a 4:3 image is only as good as with your BRAVIA screen and maintains a crisp, clear, vivid ... Setup Along with HD sources. ~ • You can receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of HD programming and proper setup connections. This manual explains basic setup ...
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...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 the vertical Category Object Bar. • External Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other inputs can ...Bar for the External Inputs. 7 The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. Press the HOME button on your BRAVIA TV. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on ...
...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 the vertical Category Object Bar. • External Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other inputs can ...Bar for the External Inputs. 7 The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. Press the HOME button 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 Climbing on the lower portion of the TV. KDS-50A3000 Place one hand in the illustration below. KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Place one hand to the lower portion of the TV. Do not grasp the pedestal or the front panel of the rear cabinet while grasping the top with the other hand. ...~ • When using the TV stand SU-RS12X with the other hand. Preventing the TV from the TV during installation. 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...
... belt. 8 Climbing on the lower portion of the TV. KDS-50A3000 Place one hand in the illustration below. KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Place one hand to the lower portion of the TV. Do not grasp the pedestal or the front panel of the rear cabinet while grasping the top with the other hand. ...~ • When using the TV stand SU-RS12X with the other hand. Preventing the TV from the TV during installation. 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...
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...) away from the wall to provide proper ventilation. Getting Started When Installing Your TV against the wall depending on its material. Model KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000 KDS-60A3000 Viewing distance min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m) min. 6.8 ft. (approx. 2.1 m) min. 7.0 ft. (approx. 2.2 m) Horizontal Viewing Area 60 55 50 iiinnncccmhhhieeensss. 6655˚ ˚ 6mmm.6iiinnnf...t.6675(...0a680"pfffpttt...r(((oaaaxppp.ppp2rrr...
...) away from the wall to provide proper ventilation. Getting Started When Installing Your TV against the wall depending on its material. Model KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000 KDS-60A3000 Viewing distance min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m) min. 6.8 ft. (approx. 2.1 m) min. 7.0 ft. (approx. 2.2 m) Horizontal Viewing Area 60 55 50 iiinnncccmhhhieeensss. 6655˚ ˚ 6mmm.6iiinnnf...t.6675(...0a680"pfffpttt...r(((oaaaxppp.ppp2rrr...
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...replaced when the Lamp Indicator flashes or the screen becomes darker. Projection Lamp Your TV uses a projection lamp as station logos and channel numbers are displayed for a while or letting the TV run on the screen. s When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. As with another ...replace the speaker grille with any lamp, it has a lifespan and needs to Replace the Lamp", see the instructions supplied with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage the screen surface. Cleaning the Screen Surface Dust and dirt on page ...
...replaced when the Lamp Indicator flashes or the screen becomes darker. Projection Lamp Your TV uses a projection lamp as station logos and channel numbers are displayed for a while or letting the TV run on the screen. s When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. As with another ...replace the speaker grille with any lamp, it has a lifespan and needs to Replace the Lamp", see the instructions supplied with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage the screen surface. Cleaning the Screen Surface Dust and dirt on page ...
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... is supported. Dolby Digital Audio signal from the HDMI input will be output as a set up this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. Can also be... sure to also connect to the OPTICAL OUT jack. If this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as it may be output as PC. If the equipment...audio. Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your digital audio equipment that this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. • Be...
... is supported. Dolby Digital Audio signal from the HDMI input will be output as a set up this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. Can also be... sure to also connect to the OPTICAL OUT jack. If this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as it may be output as PC. If the equipment...audio. Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your digital audio equipment that this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. • Be...
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... (Continued) 13 Getting Started 3. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Side of your TV via the HDMI or component video (with HDMI Connection Side of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to On or Off in the...-definition satellite service. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can be easily affected by subscribing to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming...
... (Continued) 13 Getting Started 3. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Side of your TV via the HDMI or component video (with HDMI Connection Side of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to On or Off in the...-definition satellite service. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can be easily affected by subscribing to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming...
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...HDMI IN 1 (with Component Connection Side of HDMI IN 1. For details, see page 12. 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 ...
...HDMI IN 1 (with Component Connection Side of HDMI IN 1. For details, see page 12. 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 ...
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....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 ~ • This TV's PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC VGA input does not support...
....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 ~ • This TV's PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC VGA input does not support...
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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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See page 43 on how to operate, the TV and other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be selected from the XMB™. 17 For other equipment, refer to the operating instructions for the HDMI Control function to ... is supported. See page 16 or see pages 7 and 30. Setting the HDMI Control In order for that bears the HDMI logo for connection. Only Sony equipment with the TV documentation. 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...
See page 43 on how to operate, the TV and other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be selected from the XMB™. 17 For other equipment, refer to the operating instructions for the HDMI Control function to ... is supported. See page 16 or see pages 7 and 30. Setting the HDMI Control In order for that bears the HDMI logo for connection. Only Sony equipment with the TV documentation. 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...
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...37. Highlight a choice and press to create a list of 5 Please select a language. English Español Français After you finish connecting the TV, you can run Auto Program with the connected signal source or select Skip to skip the Auto Program if you to move to the next... time. button: Allows you to move back to the Initial Setup described on -screen settings. When the Auto Program is completed, the TV will restart from the beginning when the TV is completed. 18 Setting Up the Channel List - B button: Allows you are found. ~ • If you turn off the...
...37. Highlight a choice and press to create a list of 5 Please select a language. English Español Français After you finish connecting the TV, you can run Auto Program with the connected signal source or select Skip to skip the Auto Program if you to move to the next... time. button: Allows you to move back to the Initial Setup described on -screen settings. When the Auto Program is completed, the TV will restart from the beginning when the TV is completed. 18 Setting Up the Channel List - B button: Allows you are found. ~ • If you turn off the...
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... and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. See page 25 for programming the remote control. (Continued) 19 To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until the TV displays the time in a few seconds or press again to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the... Buttons located at the right side of the remote control. When the remote control is operating. 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 the batteries to immediately turn off . Push ...
... and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. See page 25 for programming the remote control. (Continued) 19 To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until the TV displays the time in a few seconds or press again to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the... Buttons located at the right side of the remote control. When the remote control is operating. 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 the batteries to immediately turn off . Push ...
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.... MENU ~ • For more information, refer to mute the sound. w; POWER wa JUMP Press to the audio output of the attached speakers of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. JUMP JUMP (Continued) 21 H PLAY: Press to replay the current program from the beginning of your... must be switched to jump back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that was selected. qj BD/DVD Press to record. TV Press to your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. qh DVR/VCR z REC: Press to display the top menu of time when playing back a recorded program...
.... MENU ~ • For more information, refer to mute the sound. w; POWER wa JUMP Press to the audio output of the attached speakers of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. JUMP JUMP (Continued) 21 H PLAY: Press to replay the current program from the beginning of your... must be switched to jump back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that was selected. qj BD/DVD Press to record. TV Press to your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. qh DVR/VCR z REC: Press to display the top menu of time when playing back a recorded program...
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... the Picture settings. wh OPTIONS Press to display a list of connected components. Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. For details, see pages 7 and 30). To scan quickly through channels. Press to select the function of convenient functions ...and menu wf shortcuts. Using the TV Features Button Description wd PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Photo, Custom. (Available ...
... the Picture settings. wh OPTIONS Press to display a list of connected components. Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. For details, see pages 7 and 30). To scan quickly through channels. Press to select the function of convenient functions ...and menu wf shortcuts. Using the TV Features Button Description wd PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Photo, Custom. (Available ...