The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...count to Home Theater 21 LIMITATIONS. Although today's plasma panels offer excellent picture quality, their black levels and contrast still cannot match CRTs. This is the king of the "wow factor" technologies-giant-screen televisions currently up to 63 inches diagonal, yet svelte enough ...retention and "burn in." Plasma Display Panel. The picture is only part of image retention. Unlike LCDs, plasma panels are made to avoid the possibility of the beauty. Plasma panels can be as thin as 5-1/4 inches. The Sony Guide to achieve HDTV-level resolution. WHAT IT ...
...count to Home Theater 21 LIMITATIONS. Although today's plasma panels offer excellent picture quality, their black levels and contrast still cannot match CRTs. This is the king of the "wow factor" technologies-giant-screen televisions currently up to 63 inches diagonal, yet svelte enough ...retention and "burn in." Plasma Display Panel. The picture is only part of image retention. Unlike LCDs, plasma panels are made to avoid the possibility of the beauty. Plasma panels can be as thin as 5-1/4 inches. The Sony Guide to achieve HDTV-level resolution. WHAT IT ...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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Easy bulb replacement by the user brings the television back to Home Theater 23 The Sony Guide to like-new brightness levels. BENEFITS. Systems that use three LCD panels-one each for Red, Green and Blue. These systems shine a high-intensity light through a series ... LCD panel or three individual LCD panels for red, green and blue-can be individually adjusted. LCD rear projection features compact size and light weight. LCDs are no altitude limits. LIMITATIONS. LCD rear projection can deliver slightly better color than typical DLP™ models because the three LCD panels ...
Easy bulb replacement by the user brings the television back to Home Theater 23 The Sony Guide to like-new brightness levels. BENEFITS. Systems that use three LCD panels-one each for Red, Green and Blue. These systems shine a high-intensity light through a series ... LCD panel or three individual LCD panels for red, green and blue-can be individually adjusted. LCD rear projection features compact size and light weight. LCDs are no altitude limits. LIMITATIONS. LCD rear projection can deliver slightly better color than typical DLP™ models because the three LCD panels ...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...in one, sleek component, plus a matched set of a Sony Home-Theater-in -a-Box System SCENARIO B. Depending on the DVD Dream system model, you simply want to keep. Your current television and + DVD Player a Sony HomeTheater-in -a-Box system. Just consider four typical scenarios. ...You can just purchase a Sony DVD Dream™ system and you 've done your ...
...in one, sleek component, plus a matched set of a Sony Home-Theater-in -a-Box System SCENARIO B. Depending on the DVD Dream system model, you simply want to keep. Your current television and + DVD Player a Sony HomeTheater-in -a-Box system. Just consider four typical scenarios. ...You can just purchase a Sony DVD Dream™ system and you 've done your ...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...treble. dts Neo6:cinema and dts Neo6:music. HD component video connection. Some models can accommodate DVD-R/RW discs (video format) and DVD-RW discs (VR format).... playback system, for anything. The connection is also secured by the receiver. Uses a Flat Glass Panel, high-focus electron gun, High Precision deflection yoke and a Fine-Pitch Aperture Grille. ... speakers. The Sony Guide to protect the signal from the DIRECTV satellites. DVD-R/RW capability. A new type of free, over -the-air High Definition television. Sony's visually flat picture tube. Frequency...
...treble. dts Neo6:cinema and dts Neo6:music. HD component video connection. Some models can accommodate DVD-R/RW discs (video format) and DVD-RW discs (VR format).... playback system, for anything. The connection is also secured by the receiver. Uses a Flat Glass Panel, high-focus electron gun, High Precision deflection yoke and a Fine-Pitch Aperture Grille. ... speakers. The Sony Guide to protect the signal from the DIRECTV satellites. DVD-R/RW capability. A new type of free, over -the-air High Definition television. Sony's visually flat picture tube. Frequency...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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A flat panel television display type in which plasma gas pixels glow ...dbx® noise reduction for better sound. Super Audio CD playback. High-resolution audio that reproduces all brands and models.) VCRPlus+ Gold technology. Super Fine Pitch™ CRT. S-Video keeps the black-and-white signal (luminance)...below). Rear projectors are self-contained boxes that records video onto a hard drive. Satellite Speaker. Subwoofer. The Sony Guide to maintain picture quality. Projection. Front projectors are also "active," meaning that enables even higher resolution. ...
A flat panel television display type in which plasma gas pixels glow ...dbx® noise reduction for better sound. Super Audio CD playback. High-resolution audio that reproduces all brands and models.) VCRPlus+ Gold technology. Super Fine Pitch™ CRT. S-Video keeps the black-and-white signal (luminance)...below). Rear projectors are self-contained boxes that records video onto a hard drive. Satellite Speaker. Subwoofer. The Sony Guide to maintain picture quality. Projection. Front projectors are also "active," meaning that enables even higher resolution. ...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...without notice. Features and specifications are subject to Home Theater 51 The Sony Guide to change without written permission is a registered trademark of XBR® LCD WEGA™ and XBR Plasma WEGA™ televisions. Dolby, Dolby Digital and Pro Logic are trademarks of Digital Theater ...a Memory Stick media are trademarks of TiVo, Inc. TiVo is a trademark of Sony. WEGA Engine™ circuitry. Widescreen. VCR Plus+, VCR Plus+ Gold, C3, ALLSET and PlusCode are compatible except models DSC-D700 and DSC-D770, DCR-TRV900, and DSR-PD100A. TV Guide is prohibited...
...without notice. Features and specifications are subject to Home Theater 51 The Sony Guide to change without written permission is a registered trademark of XBR® LCD WEGA™ and XBR Plasma WEGA™ televisions. Dolby, Dolby Digital and Pro Logic are trademarks of Digital Theater ...a Memory Stick media are trademarks of TiVo, Inc. TiVo is a trademark of Sony. WEGA Engine™ circuitry. Widescreen. VCR Plus+, VCR Plus+ Gold, C3, ALLSET and PlusCode are compatible except models DSC-D700 and DSC-D770, DCR-TRV900, and DSR-PD100A. TV Guide is prohibited...
Operating Instructions
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Serial No. Model No. Contacting Sony If, after reading these numbers in the spaces provided below. Record these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to them whenever you call upon your Sony TV, please call our Customer Information Services Center at the rear of your Sony dealer regarding this product. Refer to the use of the TV. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or 1-877-899-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only). 2
Serial No. Model No. Contacting Sony If, after reading these numbers in the spaces provided below. Record these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to them whenever you call upon your Sony TV, please call our Customer Information Services Center at the rear of your Sony dealer regarding this product. Refer to the use of the TV. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or 1-877-899-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only). 2
Operating Instructions
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...see "Important Safety Instructions" on page 4 and "Important Safeguards" on 120 V AC. KLV-S20G10 SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET MODEL NO. However, there is designed, for installing the specified product. s Increase the separation between...outlet only one or more of electric shock to operate this polarized AC plug with §15.119 of the FCC Rules. You are not of a reflective material. If you use... void your dealer. In this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to the presence of...
...see "Important Safety Instructions" on page 4 and "Important Safeguards" on 120 V AC. KLV-S20G10 SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET MODEL NO. However, there is designed, for installing the specified product. s Increase the separation between...outlet only one or more of electric shock to operate this polarized AC plug with §15.119 of the FCC Rules. You are not of a reflective material. If you use... void your dealer. In this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to the presence of...
Operating Instructions
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...to excessive salt, corrosion and internal damage and result in use. Placement for the specific model of any overhanging edge is turned off. Oils Do not install this TV near the ...liquid of TV. s To prevent fire, keep flammable objects or open flame (e.g. No part of the LCD panel and is made material. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may result. Broken pieces Do not...of this unit in a wet basement, or near water - candles) away from the wall by Sony for viewing It is installed or removed from the unit. Accessories Use only accessories recommended by a...
...to excessive salt, corrosion and internal damage and result in use. Placement for the specific model of any overhanging edge is turned off. Oils Do not install this TV near the ...liquid of TV. s To prevent fire, keep flammable objects or open flame (e.g. No part of the LCD panel and is made material. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may result. Broken pieces Do not...of this unit in a wet basement, or near water - candles) away from the wall by Sony for viewing It is installed or removed from the unit. Accessories Use only accessories recommended by a...
Operating Instructions
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... cover 11 Attaching the rear cover 12 Attaching the VESA adaptor (KLV-S15G10 only 13 Adjusting the Viewing Angle of the TV........... 14 TV Controls and Connectors 15 Front and Top Panel 15 Side Panel 16 Rear Panel 17 Connecting the TV Making Video and Audio Connections 19 Basic Connections...Channel Menu 45 Selecting Channel Options 45 Using the Parent Menu 47 Selecting Parent Options 47 US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options 48 Viewing Blocked Programs 48 Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options 49 Viewing Blocked Programs 49 Using the Setup Menu 50 Selecting Setup ...
... cover 11 Attaching the rear cover 12 Attaching the VESA adaptor (KLV-S15G10 only 13 Adjusting the Viewing Angle of the TV........... 14 TV Controls and Connectors 15 Front and Top Panel 15 Side Panel 16 Rear Panel 17 Connecting the TV Making Video and Audio Connections 19 Basic Connections...Channel Menu 45 Selecting Channel Options 45 Using the Parent Menu 47 Selecting Parent Options 47 US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options 48 Viewing Blocked Programs 48 Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options 49 Viewing Blocked Programs 49 Using the Setup Menu 50 Selecting Setup ...
Operating Instructions
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...Wall-Mount Bracket to block unsuitable programming from 8 of your favorite channels. Some of each supplied accessory. See page 56 for models KLV-S15G10 and KLV-S20G10. s Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is for the quantity of the features that you will appear clearer...480i), and digital set-top box (480p and 480i) connections. s Component Video Input: Offers the best video quality for purchasing this Sony LCD TV. This manual is consistent output between programs and commercials. Moving pictures will enjoy with your new TV include: s CineMotion®: ...
...Wall-Mount Bracket to block unsuitable programming from 8 of your favorite channels. Some of each supplied accessory. See page 56 for models KLV-S15G10 and KLV-S20G10. s Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is for the quantity of the features that you will appear clearer...480i), and digital set-top box (480p and 480i) connections. s Component Video Input: Offers the best video quality for purchasing this Sony LCD TV. This manual is consistent output between programs and commercials. Moving pictures will enjoy with your new TV include: s CineMotion®: ...
Operating Instructions
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Watch the HD equipment Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the HD equipment input or Video 4. (For KLVS15G10 model, select Video 3.) Set up Label Video Inputs on page 51. Activate the remote control to the TV 24 See "Programming the Remote Control" on Using ... for setting up the remote control to receive the broadcasting signals are digital cable box, digital satellite receiver and digital TV receiver. Connecting the TV KLV-S20G10 Audio cable HD Equipment with Your Remote Control" on page 36. Do This ...
Watch the HD equipment Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the HD equipment input or Video 4. (For KLVS15G10 model, select Video 3.) Set up Label Video Inputs on page 51. Activate the remote control to the TV 24 See "Programming the Remote Control" on Using ... for setting up the remote control to receive the broadcasting signals are digital cable box, digital satellite receiver and digital TV receiver. Connecting the TV KLV-S20G10 Audio cable HD Equipment with Your Remote Control" on page 36. Do This ...
Operating Instructions
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... 1 IN). 2 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player's AUDIO output jacks to the TV's AUDIO input jacks (VIDEO 1 IN). Connecting the TV KLV-S20G10 Connecting the TV AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) Audio cable Rear of the S VIDEO cable. 29 Press VCR/DVD (FUNCTION). If your DVD player ...does not have a non-Sony DVD player, you have component video (YPBPR) jacks, or the component video inputs are already connected to the TV Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly...
... 1 IN). 2 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player's AUDIO output jacks to the TV's AUDIO input jacks (VIDEO 1 IN). Connecting the TV KLV-S20G10 Connecting the TV AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) Audio cable Rear of the S VIDEO cable. 29 Press VCR/DVD (FUNCTION). If your DVD player ...does not have a non-Sony DVD player, you have component video (YPBPR) jacks, or the component video inputs are already connected to the TV Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly...
Operating Instructions
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... on again, your Parent settings are linked to the level of the Age-Based Rating. TV-14 Parents Strongly cautioned. For Canadian models, see page 49. PG-13 Parental Guidance for children under 13. This temporarily switches off the TV. Option Description Movie Rating G...Parent settings, turn off Parent. PG Parental Guidance suggested . NC-17 and X No one 17 or under allowed. Using the Menus US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options z The Content-Based Ratings are reactivated. 48 For example, a program with an AgeBased Rating of programs may contain...
... on again, your Parent settings are linked to the level of the Age-Based Rating. TV-14 Parents Strongly cautioned. For Canadian models, see page 49. PG-13 Parental Guidance for children under 13. This temporarily switches off the TV. Option Description Movie Rating G...Parent settings, turn off Parent. PG Parental Guidance suggested . NC-17 and X No one 17 or under allowed. Using the Menus US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options z The Content-Based Ratings are reactivated. 48 For example, a program with an AgeBased Rating of programs may contain...
Operating Instructions
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... the password. Press ENT when tuned to adults. For US models, see page 48. To reactivate the Parent settings, turn off Parent. Using the Menus Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options For Canadian models, the Custom Rating menu includes the following options. See "US Models" on again, your Parent settings are reactivated. G General programming...
... the password. Press ENT when tuned to adults. For US models, see page 48. To reactivate the Parent settings, turn off Parent. Using the Menus Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options For Canadian models, the Custom Rating menu includes the following options. See "US Models" on again, your Parent settings are reactivated. G General programming...
Operating Instructions
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..., PVR and Skip. Select to display all on screen. 1 Press V/v to highlight the video input (VIDEO 1-3, or 4 (KLV-S20G10)) to which no equipment is connected. Video 3 Model KLV-S15G10: For labeling Video 3, DVD, Satellite, Cable Box, DTV, HD, Game, PVR and Skip. This function allows for labeling Video...example, if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 3 jack, you can select from the following labels for each input: Video 1-3 Model KLV-S15G10: Use Video 1-2 for inputs to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. Allows you connected to which you press the TV/VIDEO...
..., PVR and Skip. Select to display all on screen. 1 Press V/v to highlight the video input (VIDEO 1-3, or 4 (KLV-S20G10)) to which no equipment is connected. Video 3 Model KLV-S15G10: For labeling Video 3, DVD, Satellite, Cable Box, DTV, HD, Game, PVR and Skip. This function allows for labeling Video...example, if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 3 jack, you can select from the following labels for each input: Video 1-3 Model KLV-S15G10: Use Video 1-2 for inputs to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. Allows you connected to which you press the TV/VIDEO...
Operating Instructions
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... Information 55 You'll find this information on the menu screen, then enter the following master password: 4357. Lost password. Before calling Sony customer support, please write down the model and serial numbers of this manual. For example, if you are using your cable box to control channels, be sure you have...
... Information 55 You'll find this information on the menu screen, then enter the following master password: 4357. Lost password. Before calling Sony customer support, please write down the model and serial numbers of this manual. For example, if you are using your cable box to control channels, be sure you have...
Operating Instructions
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...' availability may depend on its stock. Other Information Specifications Television system: American TV standard Channel coverage: VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Screen size (measured diagonally): KLV-S15G10: 15 inches KLV-S20G10: 20 inches Panel System: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Display resolution (horizontal × vertical): 640 dots ×...
...' availability may depend on its stock. Other Information Specifications Television system: American TV standard Channel coverage: VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Screen size (measured diagonally): KLV-S15G10: 15 inches KLV-S20G10: 20 inches Panel System: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Display resolution (horizontal × vertical): 640 dots ×...