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... sold in the U.S.A and other countries. WEGA, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, CineMotion, BN Smoother, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, MID and Twin View are not of a set-top box. CAUTION Use the following TV ... of digital cable television programming in the United States This product contains mercury. This TV is manufactured under license from the ceiling or to cover the windows that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. Macintosh is incorporated under USP4638258, 4482866. KDS-R50XBR1 KDS-R60XBR1 SONY TV STAND MODEL ...
... sold in the U.S.A and other countries. WEGA, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, CineMotion, BN Smoother, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, MID and Twin View are not of a set-top box. CAUTION Use the following TV ... of digital cable television programming in the United States This product contains mercury. This TV is manufactured under license from the ceiling or to cover the windows that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. Macintosh is incorporated under USP4638258, 4482866. KDS-R50XBR1 KDS-R60XBR1 SONY TV STAND MODEL ...
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... the TV 11 Screen 11 Indicators 12 Projection Lamp 12 Installing the TV 13 Carrying ... 17 Rear Panel 18 Connecting the TV Overview 21 Making Video and Audio Connections 21 About Using S VIDEO 22 ... Service 32 Removing the CableCARD Device 33 Setting Up the Channel List 34 Using Initial Setup...VIDEO and Audio Connectors 40 Personal Computer 41 Camcorder or PlayStation 42 Audio Receiver 43 Watching the TV Overview 45 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control.....45 Button Descriptions 46 Programming the Remote Control 48 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 50...
... the TV 11 Screen 11 Indicators 12 Projection Lamp 12 Installing the TV 13 Carrying ... 17 Rear Panel 18 Connecting the TV Overview 21 Making Video and Audio Connections 21 About Using S VIDEO 22 ... Service 32 Removing the CableCARD Device 33 Setting Up the Channel List 34 Using Initial Setup...VIDEO and Audio Connectors 40 Personal Computer 41 Camcorder or PlayStation 42 Audio Receiver 43 Watching the TV Overview 45 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control.....45 Button Descriptions 46 Programming the Remote Control 48 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 50...
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...i.LINK Device 75 Using the i.LINK Control Panel 76 i.LINK Setup 78 Using the Settings Overview 79 Accessing the Video Settings 81 Selecting Video Options 81 Selecting PC Video Options 85 Accessing the Audio Settings 86 Selecting Audio Options 86 Selecting PC Audio Options 87 Accessing the Screen... Setup Options 96 Programming Caption Vision 98 Selecting PC Setup Options 99 Accessing the Applications Settings 101 Selecting Applications Options 101 Other Information Overview 103 Contacting Sony 103 Replacing the Lamp 104 How to Replace the Lamp 105 Troubleshooting 108 Twin View...
...i.LINK Device 75 Using the i.LINK Control Panel 76 i.LINK Setup 78 Using the Settings Overview 79 Accessing the Video Settings 81 Selecting Video Options 81 Selecting PC Video Options 85 Accessing the Audio Settings 86 Selecting Audio Options 86 Selecting PC Audio Options 87 Accessing the Screen... Setup Options 96 Programming Caption Vision 98 Selecting PC Setup Options 99 Accessing the Applications Settings 101 Selecting Applications Options 101 Other Information Overview 103 Contacting Sony 103 Replacing the Lamp 104 How to Replace the Lamp 105 Troubleshooting 108 Twin View...
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...digitally encrypted cable channels - After the service is inserted into the TV's rear panel CableCARD slot. that will enable you to select from Memory Stick ...not only standard definition but also high definition television. Introducing the TV ❑ BN Smoother™: Reduces the block noise caused by digital video encoding and decoding process. ❑ S-master...of copyright-protected high-definition content between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. For more information about CableCARD service details...
...digitally encrypted cable channels - After the service is inserted into the TV's rear panel CableCARD slot. that will enable you to select from Memory Stick ...not only standard definition but also high definition television. Introducing the TV ❑ BN Smoother™: Reduces the block noise caused by digital video encoding and decoding process. ❑ S-master...of copyright-protected high-definition content between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. For more information about CableCARD service details...
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.... Lights up in red when the lamp for the light source has burned out. Outputs audio signal. To scan quickly through the video equipment connected to confirm the selection or setting. Press to exit the TV on page 2). buttons. ✍ The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. and CHANNEL +/-...TV. The red indicator is on when i.LINK STANDBY is on or when your TV is not securely attached (see "Contacting Sony" on -screen setting and activate the TV/VIDEO, VOLUME +/- Receives IR signals from the remote control. Do not put anything near the sensor, as a reference when operating ...
.... Lights up in red when the lamp for the light source has burned out. Outputs audio signal. To scan quickly through the video equipment connected to confirm the selection or setting. Press to exit the TV on page 2). buttons. ✍ The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. and CHANNEL +/-...TV. The red indicator is on when i.LINK STANDBY is on or when your TV is not securely attached (see "Contacting Sony" on -screen setting and activate the TV/VIDEO, VOLUME +/- Receives IR signals from the remote control. Do not put anything near the sensor, as a reference when operating ...
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Introducing the TV Rear Panel 12 CABLE VHF/UHF 3 DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL S400 i.LINK (DV/HDV/MICROMV/TV) qs qa RGB 5 6 VIDEO IN 1 3 HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 4 5 CONTROL S IN OUT 0 PC IN 8..., or other video component. For details, see page 32. 4 VIDEO 8 (PC) IN Connect to switch between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set -top box - without the need for a set -top box,...only standard definition but also high definition television. A L(MONO)-AUDIO-R third video input (VIDEO 2) is located on your cable signal.
Introducing the TV Rear Panel 12 CABLE VHF/UHF 3 DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL S400 i.LINK (DV/HDV/MICROMV/TV) qs qa RGB 5 6 VIDEO IN 1 3 HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 4 5 CONTROL S IN OUT 0 PC IN 8..., or other video component. For details, see page 32. 4 VIDEO 8 (PC) IN Connect to switch between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set -top box - without the need for a set -top box,...only standard definition but also high definition television. A L(MONO)-AUDIO-R third video input (VIDEO 2) is located on your cable signal.
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...compatible. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Provides a secure digital connection between your TV and i.LINK device, such as digital VCRs and digital set -top box's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Jack 8 HD/DVD IN (1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 9 AUDIO OUT (...of Dolby Laboratories. 19 For details, see page 87. Connects to the i.LINK jack on the TV with the remote control of another Sony product, connect the CONTROL S OUT jack of the equipment to Off. To control the TV with the CONTROL S cable. Connects to...
...compatible. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Provides a secure digital connection between your TV and i.LINK device, such as digital VCRs and digital set -top box's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Jack 8 HD/DVD IN (1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 9 AUDIO OUT (...of Dolby Laboratories. 19 For details, see page 87. Connects to the i.LINK jack on the TV with the remote control of another Sony product, connect the CONTROL S OUT jack of the equipment to Off. To control the TV with the CONTROL S cable. Connects to...
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... TV company) and activate the service, as video-on your left side. The CableCARD device, which are planning to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. About Using the CableCARD Device If you may... can also access information about your CableCARD device in the Applications settings (see page 102). 32 ✍ CAUTION: When inserting the CableCARD device, the rear side of a separate set-top box. except in the following circumstances: ❑ Your... cable subscribers with your cable TV company for a separate set -top box - not Sony.
... TV company) and activate the service, as video-on your left side. The CableCARD device, which are planning to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. About Using the CableCARD Device If you may... can also access information about your CableCARD device in the Applications settings (see page 102). 32 ✍ CAUTION: When inserting the CableCARD device, the rear side of a separate set-top box. except in the following circumstances: ❑ Your... cable subscribers with your cable TV company for a separate set -top box - not Sony.
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.... 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the output jack of the S VIDEO cable. 7 Run Initial Setup, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 34. ✍ To view scrambled channels, tune ... channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use a cable box. Disconnect all of your TV when the signal is not scrambled. To program your Sony remote control to operate your ...48. ❑ Use the TV's remote control to use the cable box to the TV's AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. ✍ If your cable box when the signal is scrambled. Your TV's tuner provides a ...
.... 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the output jack of the S VIDEO cable. 7 Run Initial Setup, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 34. ✍ To view scrambled channels, tune ... channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use a cable box. Disconnect all of your TV when the signal is not scrambled. To program your Sony remote control to operate your ...48. ❑ Use the TV's remote control to use the cable box to the TV's AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. ✍ If your cable box when the signal is scrambled. Your TV's tuner provides a ...
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Be sure to use the same row of the Wide Mode feature, set the DVD player's aspect ratio to connectors. DVD player Component video cable Y PB PR Rear of TV Cables are sometimes labeled YCBCR, or Y, B-Y and R-Y. Use the HD/DVD IN 4 or 5 input. ✍ The YPBPR jacks on your DVD player.... 39 AUDIO-R AUDIO-L Audio cable ✍ To take advantage of inputs that you used for the video connection (HD/DVD...
Be sure to use the same row of the Wide Mode feature, set the DVD player's aspect ratio to connectors. DVD player Component video cable Y PB PR Rear of TV Cables are sometimes labeled YCBCR, or Y, B-Y and R-Y. Use the HD/DVD IN 4 or 5 input. ✍ The YPBPR jacks on your DVD player.... 39 AUDIO-R AUDIO-L Audio cable ✍ To take advantage of inputs that you used for the video connection (HD/DVD...
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... Player" on page 50. ✍ To easily identify equipment connected to the TV, see "Label Video Inputs" on page 48. ✍ To control DVD functions with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Use this hookup if: ❑ Your DVD player does not have a non-Sony DVD player and want to set up the TV remote... control to operate it, you must program the remote control. Rear of the S VIDEO cable. ✍ To watch the DVD, press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). If you have ...
... Player" on page 50. ✍ To easily identify equipment connected to the TV, see "Label Video Inputs" on page 48. ✍ To control DVD functions with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Use this hookup if: ❑ Your DVD player does not have a non-Sony DVD player and want to set up the TV remote... control to operate it, you must program the remote control. Rear of the S VIDEO cable. ✍ To watch the DVD, press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). If you have ...
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... the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15HD15 cable. For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to the PC's video and audio output on the TV. Rear of the computer. Connecting the TV PC IN 8 RGB AUDIO Connecting the TV Personal Computer z When connecting to an Apple Macintosh computer... If you can watch your PC to the video output connector of TV HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) To audio output jack To monitor port (15-pin D-Sub) 41 If this is noisy or flickering, adjust the Phase and Pitch in the Screen settings on the TV.
... the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15HD15 cable. For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to the PC's video and audio output on the TV. Rear of the computer. Connecting the TV PC IN 8 RGB AUDIO Connecting the TV Personal Computer z When connecting to an Apple Macintosh computer... If you can watch your PC to the video output connector of TV HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) To audio output jack To monitor port (15-pin D-Sub) 41 If this is noisy or flickering, adjust the Phase and Pitch in the Screen settings on the TV.
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qa (Twin View) qs ANT INDEX qd VOL +/- To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until the TV displays the time in the Video setting. The video picture modes can be also accessed in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60 or 90) that you want to cycle through the available audio effect modes: ...
qa (Twin View) qs ANT INDEX qd VOL +/- To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until the TV displays the time in the Video setting. The video picture modes can be also accessed in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60 or 90) that you want to cycle through the available audio effect modes: ...
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..."Using Favorite Channels" on page 61. Press to display the TV on -screen setting or display and return to exit the on -screen setting. To scan quickly through channels. Press to cycle through the video equipment connected to change channels immediately. Press to turn Display off the TV and .... button. FAVORITES wa FREEZE ws i.LINK wd MEMORY STICK wf MENU wg CH +/- For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on setting the time. Also available in PC menu, Advanced Video, and White Balance. Press again to display the Favorite Channels list. Press to exit from the...
..."Using Favorite Channels" on page 61. Press to display the TV on -screen setting or display and return to exit the on -screen setting. To scan quickly through channels. Press to cycle through the video equipment connected to change channels immediately. Press to turn Display off the TV and .... button. FAVORITES wa FREEZE ws i.LINK wd MEMORY STICK wf MENU wg CH +/- For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on setting the time. Also available in PC menu, Advanced Video, and White Balance. Press again to display the Favorite Channels list. Press to exit from the...
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...batteries may cause the programmed codes to program the remote control. ✍ The equipment must have video equipment other equipment. If it responds, you may be lost and revert back to the previous setting. ✍ In some cases, you are done. Reprogramming the codes may not be able ...VCR, SAT/CABLE or i.LINK indicator lights up. 3 SAT/CABLE Press for that equipment. Function DVD/VCR SAT/CABLE i.LINK Equipment Sony Dream System Sony Satellite Receiver Sony DVD player (i.LINK) Programmable Code Number 751 801 901 3 If you have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used...
...batteries may cause the programmed codes to program the remote control. ✍ The equipment must have video equipment other equipment. If it responds, you may be lost and revert back to the previous setting. ✍ In some cases, you are done. Reprogramming the codes may not be able ...VCR, SAT/CABLE or i.LINK indicator lights up. 3 SAT/CABLE Press for that equipment. Function DVD/VCR SAT/CABLE i.LINK Equipment Sony Dream System Sony Satellite Receiver Sony DVD player (i.LINK) Programmable Code Number 751 801 901 3 If you have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used...
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... V v B b. viewing Pro Select to brighten or darken the picture. Picture Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture. (Continued) 81 Using the Settings Accessing the Video Settings MENU 1. To exit the Video settings, press . Sharpness Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color or decrease picture contrast and soften the color. Customized Standard Select for...
... V v B b. viewing Pro Select to brighten or darken the picture. Picture Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture. (Continued) 81 Using the Settings Accessing the Video Settings MENU 1. To exit the Video settings, press . Sharpness Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color or decrease picture contrast and soften the color. Customized Standard Select for...
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... or tables. Text Cool Adjust the picture settings Resolution x Hz MENU Exit The PC Input Video setting includes the following options: Option Description Display Mode Video Select to increase or decrease picture contrast. Picture Adjust to view video images. Iris Adjust the contrast levels. Using the Settings Selecting PC Video Options To display the PC screen: ❑...
... or tables. Text Cool Adjust the picture settings Resolution x Hz MENU Exit The PC Input Video setting includes the following options: Option Description Display Mode Video Select to increase or decrease picture contrast. Picture Adjust to view video images. Iris Adjust the contrast levels. Using the Settings Selecting PC Video Options To display the PC screen: ❑...
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... not correct. Possible Remedies ❏ Press MUTING so that came with theatrical releases). No color/dark picture/color is plugged in the Video setting (see page 81). ❏ Check the antenna/cable connections. it could be station trouble. The compression used by certain digital broadcasts ...and DVDs may cause your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is ❏ Adjust the Color option in . ❏ Press POWER on ❏...
... not correct. Possible Remedies ❏ Press MUTING so that came with theatrical releases). No color/dark picture/color is plugged in the Video setting (see page 81). ❏ Check the antenna/cable connections. it could be station trouble. The compression used by certain digital broadcasts ...and DVDs may cause your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is ❏ Adjust the Color option in . ❏ Press POWER on ❏...
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... in red. ❏ Replace the lamp (see page 80), enter the following master password: 4357. LAMP LED blinks in the Video setting (see page 86). On/Off, a natural creaking noise occurs due to the basic structure of the lamp cover may indicate the TV... How to your cable provider for Advanced Video settings. to Off (see page 104). Cannot operate the settings. ❏ If a setting option appears in the Audio setting (see page 81). When lit, indicates that the setting option is set High Altitude to factory settings. The replacement lamp does not ❏...
... in red. ❏ Replace the lamp (see page 80), enter the following master password: 4357. LAMP LED blinks in the Video setting (see page 86). On/Off, a natural creaking noise occurs due to the basic structure of the lamp cover may indicate the TV... How to your cable provider for Advanced Video settings. to Off (see page 104). Cannot operate the settings. ❏ If a setting option appears in the Audio setting (see page 81). When lit, indicates that the setting option is set High Altitude to factory settings. The replacement lamp does not ❏...
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... 68 Reset 85 RESET button 47 S S VIDEO jack, described 17, 18 Satellite receiver connecting 27 Satellite receiver, using with remote control 50 with cable box, connecting 37 with remote control 50 Screen settings 79, 88 Select Country 93 Select Folder 69 Settings Applications 80, 101 Audio 79, 86 Channel 80..., 90 Parental Lock 80, 92 Screen 79, 88 Setup 80, 96 Video 79, 81 Setup settings 80, 96 Sharpness...
... 68 Reset 85 RESET button 47 S S VIDEO jack, described 17, 18 Satellite receiver connecting 27 Satellite receiver, using with remote control 50 with cable box, connecting 37 with remote control 50 Screen settings 79, 88 Select Country 93 Select Folder 69 Settings Applications 80, 101 Audio 79, 86 Channel 80..., 90 Parental Lock 80, 92 Screen 79, 88 Setup 80, 96 Video 79, 81 Setup settings 80, 96 Sharpness...