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2-637-151-11(1) SXRD Projection TV Operating Instructions KDS-R50XBR1 KDS-R60XBR1 © 2005 Sony Corporation
2-637-151-11(1) SXRD Projection TV Operating Instructions KDS-R50XBR1 KDS-R60XBR1 © 2005 Sony Corporation
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...in Canada contact the Customer Relations Center at the rear of your Sony dealer regarding this product. Customers in the continental United States contact the Direct Response Center at: 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or visit http://www.sonystyle.com/tv/ Customers in the spaces provided below. Refer to... them whenever you call upon your Sony® TV, please call one of the following instructions, you have additional questions...
...in Canada contact the Customer Relations Center at the rear of your Sony dealer regarding this product. Customers in the continental United States contact the Direct Response Center at: 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or visit http://www.sonystyle.com/tv/ Customers in the spaces provided below. Refer to... them whenever you call upon your Sony® TV, please call one of the following instructions, you have additional questions...
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... will not be fully inserted to radio or television reception, which the receiver is designed, for safety purposes, to rain ...TV only on the screen for long periods of time at low settings. If this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can cause the imprint of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDS-R50XBR1/KDS-R60XBR1 Responsible Party: Sony...the equipment and receiver. ❑ Connect the equipment into the outlet, contact your projection TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at a high brightness or contrast setting, the...
... will not be fully inserted to radio or television reception, which the receiver is designed, for safety purposes, to rain ...TV only on the screen for long periods of time at low settings. If this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can cause the imprint of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDS-R50XBR1/KDS-R60XBR1 Responsible Party: Sony...the equipment and receiver. ❑ Connect the equipment into the outlet, contact your projection TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at a high brightness or contrast setting, the...
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...Sony Corporation. TruSurround technology is transported directly from a cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may be regulated if sold in injury. Licensed by your cable operator is required for more information call your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). WEGA... digital premium cable television programming by your cable service provider. CAUTION Use the following TV STAND. KDS-R50XBR1 KDS-R60XBR1 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. This TV is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc....
...Sony Corporation. TruSurround technology is transported directly from a cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may be regulated if sold in injury. Licensed by your cable operator is required for more information call your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). WEGA... digital premium cable television programming by your cable service provider. CAUTION Use the following TV STAND. KDS-R50XBR1 KDS-R60XBR1 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. This TV is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc....
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... the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. ❑ Be sure to observe the TV's "For Safety" section on page 6. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada...
... the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. ❑ Be sure to observe the TV's "For Safety" section on page 6. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada...
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... "Replacing the Lamp" on page 14. It is time to dripping or splashing and no image appears on the front panel blinks in the rear cover area may appear white due to qualified service personnel. The apparatus shall not be exposed to replace the lamp with a new one (not...from the wall outlet and refer servicing to reflections from behind the screen. Be sure to drop it on the placement of lamp. Projection Lamp ❑ Your TV uses a projection lamp as vases, shall be more noticeable during the night or when the background noise level is made with a soft cloth. ...
... "Replacing the Lamp" on page 14. It is time to dripping or splashing and no image appears on the front panel blinks in the rear cover area may appear white due to qualified service personnel. The apparatus shall not be exposed to replace the lamp with a new one (not...from the wall outlet and refer servicing to reflections from behind the screen. Be sure to drop it on the placement of lamp. Projection Lamp ❑ Your TV uses a projection lamp as vases, shall be more noticeable during the night or when the background noise level is made with a soft cloth. ...
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...TV 11 Screen 11 Indicators 12 Projection Lamp 12 Installing the TV 13 Carrying Your TV 13 Take Precaution during Installation 13 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over .......... 14 When Installing Your TV against a Wall......... 14 Recommended Viewing Area 15 TV Controls and Connectors 16 Front Panel 16 Front Connectors 17 Rear Panel 18 Connecting the TV... Control.....45 Button Descriptions 46 Programming the Remote Control 48 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 50 Special Buttons on the Remote Control ...........51 Using the GUIDE Button 51 Using the WIDE Button 53...
...TV 11 Screen 11 Indicators 12 Projection Lamp 12 Installing the TV 13 Carrying Your TV 13 Take Precaution during Installation 13 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over .......... 14 When Installing Your TV against a Wall......... 14 Recommended Viewing Area 15 TV Controls and Connectors 16 Front Panel 16 Front Connectors 17 Rear Panel 18 Connecting the TV... Control.....45 Button Descriptions 46 Programming the Remote Control 48 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 50 Special Buttons on the Remote Control ...........51 Using the GUIDE Button 51 Using the WIDE Button 53...
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...❑ WEGA Engine: ...TV Introducing the TV Welcome Package Contents Features Thank you for purchasing this chip provides the optimal contrast by digital-to-analog conversion and stabilizing the signal processing. See page 116 for models KDS-R50XBR1 and KDS...Sony technology, including: ● The first step in dark scenes. ❑ Integrated HDTV: You can watch digital television programs and enjoy the improved audio/video quality offered by digital mapping processing. Along with your new TV include: ❑ SXRD: SXRD is for the complete list of this Sony SXRD projection TV...
...❑ WEGA Engine: ...TV Introducing the TV Welcome Package Contents Features Thank you for purchasing this chip provides the optimal contrast by digital-to-analog conversion and stabilizing the signal processing. See page 116 for models KDS-R50XBR1 and KDS...Sony technology, including: ● The first step in dark scenes. ❑ Integrated HDTV: You can watch digital television programs and enjoy the improved audio/video quality offered by digital mapping processing. Along with your new TV include: ❑ SXRD: SXRD is for the complete list of this Sony SXRD projection TV...
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...you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. After the service is activated with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a separate set-top box. (Check with your TV. 10 HDMI supports enhanced, or highdefinition video, plus two-channel...more information about CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability. You can watch two programs side by your cable TV company, is inserted into the TV's rear panel CableCARD slot. without leaving the current channel. ❑ CableCARD™ slot: Provides cable subscribers with the ...
...you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. After the service is activated with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a separate set-top box. (Check with your TV. 10 HDMI supports enhanced, or highdefinition video, plus two-channel...more information about CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability. You can watch two programs side by your cable TV company, is inserted into the TV's rear panel CableCARD slot. without leaving the current channel. ❑ CableCARD™ slot: Provides cable subscribers with the ...
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.... Do not rub, touch, or tap it with sharp or abrasive objects (see "On Contamination on the Screen Surface" on the TV. Allow several minutes before turning on pages 6). Wait a few hours to normal. Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage the screen surface. Notes on the...easily scratched. When the condensation has evaporated, the picture will continue to come and maintain its original picture quality, you anticipate not using the TV for stubborn stains and dirt. 11 Special care is placed in a humid room, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may...
.... Do not rub, touch, or tap it with sharp or abrasive objects (see "On Contamination on the Screen Surface" on the TV. Allow several minutes before turning on pages 6). Wait a few hours to normal. Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage the screen surface. Notes on the...easily scratched. When the condensation has evaporated, the picture will continue to come and maintain its original picture quality, you anticipate not using the TV for stubborn stains and dirt. 11 Special care is placed in a humid room, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may...
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...TV uses a projection lamp as its light source. Replace the lamp with the TV, the indicators will flash or light up in use. When it is turned off. As with new one of three blinks at a time until the lamp door or the lamp is a change in the condition or a problem with a new Sony...(will continue to flash in the PC power saving mode. Indicator POWER/ STANDBY flashing LAMP indicator flashes TIMER indicator is on . Introducing the TV Indicators Projection Lamp How to replace the lamp, see page 104). If there is placed correctly. The red indicator is on when i.LINK STANDBY is on...
...TV uses a projection lamp as its light source. Replace the lamp with the TV, the indicators will flash or light up in use. When it is turned off. As with new one of three blinks at a time until the lamp door or the lamp is a change in the condition or a problem with a new Sony...(will continue to flash in the PC power saving mode. Indicator POWER/ STANDBY flashing LAMP indicator flashes TIMER indicator is on . Introducing the TV Indicators Projection Lamp How to replace the lamp, see page 104). If there is placed correctly. The red indicator is on when i.LINK STANDBY is on...
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... with the other hand, as shown in the hole on the lower portion of the TV. To ensure the safety of children and the TV, keep children away from the TV during Installation ✍ Do not carry the TV by the pedestal or the front panel. Doing so may cause it to fall and... damage the TV. 13 Introducing the TV Installing the TV Carrying Your TV Carrying the TV requires at least two people. If...
... with the other hand, as shown in the hole on the lower portion of the TV. To ensure the safety of children and the TV, keep children away from the TV during Installation ✍ Do not carry the TV by the pedestal or the front panel. Doing so may cause it to fall and... damage the TV. 13 Introducing the TV Installing the TV Carrying Your TV Carrying the TV requires at least two people. If...
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... to attach it to provide proper ventilation. Using the TV stand with support belts ❑ Sony strongly recommends using the SU-GW12 TV stand with a support belt designed for your TV at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from Toppling Over As a protective measure, secure the TV as follows. Blocking the ventilation opening of the cooling...
... to attach it to provide proper ventilation. Using the TV stand with support belts ❑ Sony strongly recommends using the SU-GW12 TV stand with a support belt designed for your TV at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from Toppling Over As a protective measure, secure the TV as follows. Blocking the ventilation opening of the cooling...
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.... 2.2 m) Vertical Viewing Area minmm. ii6nn...K8K76DD..06fSStff.--ttRR..(((a65aa00pppXXpppBBrroorRRoxx11..x22...022mm.1)) m) POWER 30˚ 30˚ 15 Model KDS-R50XBR1 KDS-R60XBR1 Horizontal Viewing Area POWER 6655˚.m9˚ inft.SK.6mD(-.6aRSinfp-t6R..Kp067(5aD.r0X60poSXpfB-BtxrR.5oRR.(60ax110"1p.X.2p8B.r0oRmmx1.))2.02... m) 6655˚. Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Recommended Viewing Area Your viewing position may affect the picture quality. For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below.
.... 2.2 m) Vertical Viewing Area minmm. ii6nn...K8K76DD..06fSStff.--ttRR..(((a65aa00pppXXpppBBrroorRRoxx11..x22...022mm.1)) m) POWER 30˚ 30˚ 15 Model KDS-R50XBR1 KDS-R60XBR1 Horizontal Viewing Area POWER 6655˚.m9˚ inft.SK.6mD(-.6aRSinfp-t6R..Kp067(5aD.r0X60poSXpfB-BtxrR.5oRR.(60ax110"1p.X.2p8B.r0oRmmx1.))2.02... m) 6655˚. Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Recommended Viewing Area Your viewing position may affect the picture quality. For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below.
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... door of the timers is in green when the TV is not securely attached (see "Contacting Sony" on . Press to display the TV on and off . Press to confirm the selection or setting. Introducing the TV TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel 6 STD/DUO POWER/...STANDBY LAMP TIMER POWER POWER/STANDBY TIMER LAMP POWER CHANNEL 3 # VOLUME 3 # TV/VIDEO MENU 7 8 9 0 1 2 ...
... door of the timers is in green when the TV is not securely attached (see "Contacting Sony" on . Press to display the TV on and off . Press to confirm the selection or setting. Introducing the TV TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel 6 STD/DUO POWER/...STANDBY LAMP TIMER POWER POWER/STANDBY TIMER LAMP POWER CHANNEL 3 # VOLUME 3 # TV/VIDEO MENU 7 8 9 0 1 2 ...
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.../ Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other S VIDEOequipped video component. AUDIO - Provides a secure digital connection between your TV and i.LINK-compatible portable device, such as a digital video camcorder. 4 S VIDEO Connects to the audio and video OUT jacks on the panel... video component. R 12 3 Front panel connectors are under the front panel cover 4 5 Push up to view on your TV. Front Connectors Introducing the TV Introducing the TV STD/DUO POWER/STANDBY LAMP TIMER POWER STD/DUO i.LINK S400 VIDEO 2 INPUT (DV/HDV/MICROMV/TS) S VIDEO VIDEO ...
.../ Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other S VIDEOequipped video component. AUDIO - Provides a secure digital connection between your TV and i.LINK-compatible portable device, such as a digital video camcorder. 4 S VIDEO Connects to the audio and video OUT jacks on the panel... video component. R 12 3 Front panel connectors are under the front panel cover 4 5 Push up to view on your TV. Front Connectors Introducing the TV Introducing the TV STD/DUO POWER/STANDBY LAMP TIMER POWER STD/DUO i.LINK S400 VIDEO 2 INPUT (DV/HDV/MICROMV/TS) S VIDEO VIDEO ...
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...32. 4 VIDEO 8 (PC) IN Connect to the video output connector and audio output jack on your TV to switch between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver.... HDMI supports enhanced, or highdefinition video, plus two-channel digital audio. 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.../ Connects to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television.
...32. 4 VIDEO 8 (PC) IN Connect to the video output connector and audio output jack on your TV to switch between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver.... HDMI supports enhanced, or highdefinition video, plus two-channel digital audio. 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.../ Connects to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television.
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... the remote control of another Sony product, connect the CONTROL S OUT jack of the equipment to your audio or video component. ✍ AUDIO OUT jacks are trademarks of the equipment to Off. Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Jack 8 HD/DVD IN (1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 9 AUDIO OUT ... (PCM/DOLBY* DIGITAL) Description Connects to the CONTROL S IN jack on the TV with the CONTROL S cable. Provides a secure digital connection between your i.LINK device. To control other Sony equipment with the TV's remote control, connect the CONTROL S IN jack of Dolby Laboratories. 19 For details...
... the remote control of another Sony product, connect the CONTROL S OUT jack of the equipment to your audio or video component. ✍ AUDIO OUT jacks are trademarks of the equipment to Off. Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Jack 8 HD/DVD IN (1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 9 AUDIO OUT ... (PCM/DOLBY* DIGITAL) Description Connects to the CONTROL S IN jack on the TV with the CONTROL S cable. Provides a secure digital connection between your i.LINK device. To control other Sony equipment with the TV's remote control, connect the CONTROL S IN jack of Dolby Laboratories. 19 For details...
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... provide the best video and audio performance. Making Video and Audio Connections Best Video Performance To get the most out of your TV correctly and choose the correct display format (see page 22). 21 Connector type HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Separate audio connection...use a 300-ohm twin lead cable, keep it as far away as possible from antenna, satellite and cable TV. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Overview Your new SXRD projection TV can be easily affected by radio noise and the like, resulting in signal deterioration. To display clear crisp pictures...
... provide the best video and audio performance. Making Video and Audio Connections Best Video Performance To get the most out of your TV correctly and choose the correct display format (see page 22). 21 Connector type HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Separate audio connection...use a 300-ohm twin lead cable, keep it as far away as possible from antenna, satellite and cable TV. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Overview Your new SXRD projection TV can be easily affected by radio noise and the like, resulting in signal deterioration. To display clear crisp pictures...
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Connecting the TV About Using S VIDEO If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (shown at your local electronics store. Both are often color-coded ... cable for sound because the DVI connector carries video signals only. HDMI-to white, etc. Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV S VIDEO cable Equipment with a DVI connector to this TV, you also need to use an HDMI-to connect audio cables for sound, as shown below. Because S VIDEO carries only the...
Connecting the TV About Using S VIDEO If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (shown at your local electronics store. Both are often color-coded ... cable for sound because the DVI connector carries video signals only. HDMI-to white, etc. Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV S VIDEO cable Equipment with a DVI connector to this TV, you also need to use an HDMI-to connect audio cables for sound, as shown below. Because S VIDEO carries only the...