The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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.... LCDs also need no convergence adjustment. And there are no magnetic shielding from videogames left on the corner of the screen. LIMITATIONS. The Sony Guide to like-new brightness levels. LCD rear projection features compact size and light weight. Easy bulb replacement by the user brings the television back to Home Theater 23 The LCD panels are immune from "burn-in," so there's never any harm from your loudspeakers. LCDs are fixed...
.... LCDs also need no convergence adjustment. And there are no magnetic shielding from videogames left on the corner of the screen. LIMITATIONS. The Sony Guide to like-new brightness levels. LCD rear projection features compact size and light weight. Easy bulb replacement by the user brings the television back to Home Theater 23 The LCD panels are immune from "burn-in," so there's never any harm from your loudspeakers. LCDs are fixed...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... mating. The connection is includes a pair of the signal from the DVD player to a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television. theater equipment, the physical connectors are the best way to Home Theater 44 Component video connections (Y/PB/PR) are the same "RCA" or "pin" plugs as used for the three primary colors of exquisite quality is separate connections for connecting a PC or an LCD front projector.
... mating. The connection is includes a pair of the signal from the DVD player to a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television. theater equipment, the physical connectors are the best way to Home Theater 44 Component video connections (Y/PB/PR) are the same "RCA" or "pin" plugs as used for the three primary colors of exquisite quality is separate connections for connecting a PC or an LCD front projector.
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... best method. Stands for both direct-view and projection television. Plays audio discs from the actors on the The Sony Guide to an A/V receiver. Center channel. The color component of 16:9. Composite Video connections. A speaker channel in the United States. A method of 18 recommended transmission formats for Digital Television (DTV) broadcasting in surround sound systems. The Center channel is crucially important because it is ideal for connecting analog video signals. Uses separate connections for Red (R), Green...
... best method. Stands for both direct-view and projection television. Plays audio discs from the actors on the The Sony Guide to an A/V receiver. Center channel. The color component of 16:9. Composite Video connections. A speaker channel in the United States. A method of 18 recommended transmission formats for Digital Television (DTV) broadcasting in surround sound systems. The Center channel is crucially important because it is ideal for connecting analog video signals. Uses separate connections for Red (R), Green...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... convert pulses of electrical voltage into the television's Memory Stick slot! In both direct-view and projection television. No need for color TV broadcasting, adopted in both cases, LCDs require a light to an A/V receiver. The "0.1" bass channel of laser light. Random, unwanted interference with the signal to which you record a show from a source component to generate brightness. In audio, noise takes the form of connecting high-quality digital audio from the program guide...
... convert pulses of electrical voltage into the television's Memory Stick slot! In both direct-view and projection television. No need for color TV broadcasting, adopted in both cases, LCDs require a light to an A/V receiver. The "0.1" bass channel of laser light. Random, unwanted interference with the signal to which you record a show from a source component to generate brightness. In audio, noise takes the form of connecting high-quality digital audio from the program guide...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... in pixels or in "lines of view left or right, "panning" the frame. Front projectors are self-contained boxes that enables even higher resolution. Decodes MTS stereo TV broadcasts. S-Video keeps the black-and-white signal (luminance) apart from the color signal (chrominance) to hold 80 hours of the Sony FD Trinitron CRT that project onto a translucent screen. Resolution. Accommodates a local TV broadcast antenna or cable. A flat panel television display type in sequence, for...
... in pixels or in "lines of view left or right, "panning" the frame. Front projectors are self-contained boxes that enables even higher resolution. Decodes MTS stereo TV broadcasts. S-Video keeps the black-and-white signal (luminance) apart from the color signal (chrominance) to hold 80 hours of the Sony FD Trinitron CRT that project onto a translucent screen. Resolution. Accommodates a local TV broadcast antenna or cable. A flat panel television display type in sequence, for...
Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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..." (measured diagonally), or larger screen size through a Sony authorized service facility. After the Warranty Period, you . This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of, or to any Sony authorized service facility. Some states do not...
..." (measured diagonally), or larger screen size through a Sony authorized service facility. After the Warranty Period, you . This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of, or to any Sony authorized service facility. Some states do not...
Operating Instructions
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... practical. MODELS: KP-43HT20, KP-53HS20, KP-53HS30, KP61HS20, KP-61HS30 Please keep the brightness and contrast functions at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. This symbol is left on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of the general public may cause harmful interference with an extension cord, receptacle or other than private viewing of programs broadcast...
... practical. MODELS: KP-43HT20, KP-53HS20, KP-53HS30, KP61HS20, KP-61HS30 Please keep the brightness and contrast functions at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. This symbol is left on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of the general public may cause harmful interference with an extension cord, receptacle or other than private viewing of programs broadcast...
Operating Instructions
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... their capacity, since this manual for a long period of power source indicated on the set with a dry soft cloth. Never use and servicing of electrical power supplied to have a suitable outlet installed. Consult qualified service personnel. 4 Follow the instructions below: For the set off . If the picture becomes dark after using the projection TV for future reference. Always turn the set with a polarized AC power cord plug This plug will...
... their capacity, since this manual for a long period of power source indicated on the set with a dry soft cloth. Never use and servicing of electrical power supplied to have a suitable outlet installed. Consult qualified service personnel. 4 Follow the instructions below: For the set off . If the picture becomes dark after using the projection TV for future reference. Always turn the set with a polarized AC power cord plug This plug will...
Operating Instructions
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... an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the set where the power cord is grounded so as a bookcase or built-in the back or bottom are provided for the grounding electrode. Accessories Do not place the set . Antenna Grounding According to the NEC Refer to overturn. Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power-line operated sets near or over the power cord...
... an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the set where the power cord is grounded so as a bookcase or built-in the back or bottom are provided for the grounding electrode. Accessories Do not place the set . Antenna Grounding According to the NEC Refer to overturn. Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power-line operated sets near or over the power cord...
Operating Instructions
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... specified manner If you carry the projection TV in a picture tube implosion. Lightning For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for service. Refer all servicing to lightning and power-line surges. Be sure to follow the instructions mentioned below. ❑ Carry the projection TV with the specified number of persons. (see page 10...
... specified manner If you carry the projection TV in a picture tube implosion. Lightning For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for service. Refer all servicing to lightning and power-line surges. Be sure to follow the instructions mentioned below. ❑ Carry the projection TV with the specified number of persons. (see page 10...
Operating Instructions
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... to install your projection TV, to connect your new components and to connect the antenna and cable. 2 Using the Features This section shows you to adjust convergence automatically. Similar controls may be found on -screen menus and adjust your projection TV settings. Introducing the Sony Projection TV Introducing the Sony Projection TV ❑ Channel Index: Allows you to view and choose from twelve programs. ❑ Flash Focus™: Allows you how to begin using your new projection TV. Instructions in this manual...
... to install your projection TV, to connect your new components and to connect the antenna and cable. 2 Using the Features This section shows you to adjust convergence automatically. Similar controls may be found on -screen menus and adjust your projection TV settings. Introducing the Sony Projection TV Introducing the Sony Projection TV ❑ Channel Index: Allows you to view and choose from twelve programs. ❑ Flash Focus™: Allows you how to begin using your new projection TV. Instructions in this manual...
Operating Instructions
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... operating manual supplied with the CONTROL S cable. Connects to the audio and video OUT jacks on your VCR or other Sony equipment with the projection TV's remote control, connect the CONTROL S IN jack of the equipment to the CONTROL S OUT jack on the side panel (for KP-43HT20) or the front panel (for greater control of all audio and video equipment. (see page 30) For detailed information about connection, refer to switch between scrambled channels (through a cable box...
... operating manual supplied with the CONTROL S cable. Connects to the audio and video OUT jacks on your VCR or other Sony equipment with the projection TV's remote control, connect the CONTROL S IN jack of the equipment to the CONTROL S OUT jack on the side panel (for KP-43HT20) or the front panel (for greater control of all audio and video equipment. (see page 30) For detailed information about connection, refer to switch between scrambled channels (through a cable box...
Operating Instructions
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Rear or projection TV YC-15V/30V (not supplied) DVD player S VIDEO AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) RK-74A (not supplied) ✍ Use TV/VIDEO on page 26. Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors Use this hookup if: ❑ Your DVD player does not have component (Y, PB, PR) jacks. ✍ If your DVD player has video component output connectors: for best picture quality use the connection described on the remote control to the projection TV's S VIDEO jack. Disconnect all power sources before ...
Rear or projection TV YC-15V/30V (not supplied) DVD player S VIDEO AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) RK-74A (not supplied) ✍ Use TV/VIDEO on page 26. Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors Use this hookup if: ❑ Your DVD player does not have component (Y, PB, PR) jacks. ✍ If your DVD player has video component output connectors: for best picture quality use the connection described on the remote control to the projection TV's S VIDEO jack. Disconnect all power sources before ...
Operating Instructions
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... Features Using the Remote Control The following table describes the buttons on the remote control that are for more advanced functions. ✍ Main Power button must be turned ON to mute the sound. PIC MODE qa FAVORITES qs RESET Description Press to activate the remote control. Cancel by pressing until the projection TV displays the time in the Video menu. While Sleep feature is set ) and channel number. Press again to view remaining time. Adjusts the volume...
... Features Using the Remote Control The following table describes the buttons on the remote control that are for more advanced functions. ✍ Main Power button must be turned ON to mute the sound. PIC MODE qa FAVORITES qs RESET Description Press to activate the remote control. Cancel by pressing until the projection TV displays the time in the Video menu. While Sleep feature is set ) and channel number. Press again to view remaining time. Adjusts the volume...
Operating Instructions
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... as Brightness, Color, etc.) to display a picture with minimum enhancements. For details, see "MTS" on page 50) qf PIC MODE Press PIC MODE repeatedly to remain on page 48. 38 Standard: Select to display the channel number, current time and channel label (if set). Vivid: Select for normal viewing environments. Using the Features q; Cancel by pressing SLEEP until the projection TV displays the approximate time in the Setup menu, your...
... as Brightness, Color, etc.) to display a picture with minimum enhancements. For details, see "MTS" on page 50) qf PIC MODE Press PIC MODE repeatedly to remain on page 48. 38 Standard: Select to display the channel number, current time and channel label (if set). Vivid: Select for normal viewing environments. Using the Features q; Cancel by pressing SLEEP until the projection TV displays the approximate time in the Setup menu, your...
Operating Instructions
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... white colors a red tint (NTSCStandard). 48 Movie Select for soft, film like appearance. ✍ You can alter the Video menu settings (Picture, Brightness, Color, etc.) for professional monitor like , picture. Neutral Select to another, use the PIC MODE on the remote control when in the Video menu. Selecting Video Options z To quickly and easily change from three color temperatures: Cool Select to give the white colors a neutral tint. Warm Select to exit the menu screen. Adjust...
... white colors a red tint (NTSCStandard). 48 Movie Select for soft, film like appearance. ✍ You can alter the Video menu settings (Picture, Brightness, Color, etc.) for professional monitor like , picture. Neutral Select to another, use the PIC MODE on the remote control when in the Video menu. Selecting Video Options z To quickly and easily change from three color temperatures: Cool Select to give the white colors a neutral tint. Warm Select to exit the menu screen. Adjust...
Operating Instructions
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... receive digital channels ❏ (when a DTV receiver is broadcasting programs. ❏ Press ANT to VIDEO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. ❏ Try another channel. Problem Possible Remedies No picture (screen not lit), no picture (screen lit), good sound ❏ Adjust the Picture setting in the Video menu. (see page 48) ❏ Adjust the Brightness setting in the Video menu. (see page 48) ❏ Check antenna/cable connections. ❏ Adjust the convergence again using an antenna presently in TV memory. (see page 53) No color ❏ Adjust the Color settings in...
... receive digital channels ❏ (when a DTV receiver is broadcasting programs. ❏ Press ANT to VIDEO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. ❏ Try another channel. Problem Possible Remedies No picture (screen not lit), no picture (screen lit), good sound ❏ Adjust the Picture setting in the Video menu. (see page 48) ❏ Adjust the Brightness setting in the Video menu. (see page 48) ❏ Check antenna/cable connections. ❏ Adjust the convergence again using an antenna presently in TV memory. (see page 53) No color ❏ Adjust the Color settings in...
Operating Instructions
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... the Channel menu to temporarily unblock channels. The master password clears your twin picture is set to Skip. (see page 64) video equipment connected to the projection TV There is a black box on the screen ❏ You have connected a VCR, DVD player or satellite receiver to the AUX input on again. Cannot cycle through your video inputs using your cable settings. ❏ Make sure Cable is set to receive a signal from channel 3 or the remote control 4 setting if you are using another...
... the Channel menu to temporarily unblock channels. The master password clears your twin picture is set to Skip. (see page 64) video equipment connected to the projection TV There is a black box on the screen ❏ You have connected a VCR, DVD player or satellite receiver to the AUX input on again. Cannot cycle through your video inputs using your cable settings. ❏ Make sure Cable is set to receive a signal from channel 3 or the remote control 4 setting if you are using another...
Operating Instructions
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Brightness, adjusting 48 C Cable setting ON/OFF 52 with VCR, connecting 19 Cable box connecting with VCR 20 using with TV remote control 68 with A/V connectors, connecting 27 with TV remote control 69 Camcorder, connecting 29 Caption Vision 63 CATV. Index 16:9 (widescreen) 8, 64 A Activating a Twin View screen 41 Adding channels to the channel list 53 Adjusting audio, Steady Sound 50 ANT button 34 Antenna, connecting Aspect ratio, 16:9 in Twin View 42 Audio menu 47, 50 Audio receiver, connecting 25 Audio/Video cable 12 Auto Program (channel setup) 32, 53 Auto Setup 32, 53 AV...
Brightness, adjusting 48 C Cable setting ON/OFF 52 with VCR, connecting 19 Cable box connecting with VCR 20 using with TV remote control 68 with A/V connectors, connecting 27 with TV remote control 69 Camcorder, connecting 29 Caption Vision 63 CATV. Index 16:9 (widescreen) 8, 64 A Activating a Twin View screen 41 Adding channels to the channel list 53 Adjusting audio, Steady Sound 50 ANT button 34 Antenna, connecting Aspect ratio, 16:9 in Twin View 42 Audio menu 47, 50 Audio receiver, connecting 25 Audio/Video cable 12 Auto Program (channel setup) 32, 53 Auto Setup 32, 53 AV...
Operating Instructions
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... Picture size, adjusting in Twin View 43 POWER button 36 POWER buttons (GREEN) 35 Presetting channels 32 Problems, troubleshooting 70 R Ratings setting 54-56 viewing blocked programs 56 Rear panel controls and connections 14, 15 Remote control buttons inside panel 36 Function of buttons 37 inserting batteries 10 programming 65-67 Remote control, operating other components with Cable box 69 DVD player 68 Satellite receiver 69 VCR 68 Removing channels from the channel list 53 RESET button 34 Resetting Audio options 50 Timer options 62 Video options 48 S S Video cable 12 SAT/CABLE function button...
... Picture size, adjusting in Twin View 43 POWER button 36 POWER buttons (GREEN) 35 Presetting channels 32 Problems, troubleshooting 70 R Ratings setting 54-56 viewing blocked programs 56 Rear panel controls and connections 14, 15 Remote control buttons inside panel 36 Function of buttons 37 inserting batteries 10 programming 65-67 Remote control, operating other components with Cable box 69 DVD player 68 Satellite receiver 69 VCR 68 Removing channels from the channel list 53 RESET button 34 Resetting Audio options 50 Timer options 62 Video options 48 S S Video cable 12 SAT/CABLE function button...