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...TV XBR Projection TV Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is within 90 days of the date of one (1) year from your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. To obtain warranty service, you must pay for product information or operation, call : 1-800-488-SONY... Period, you , or for 19" (measured diagonally), or larger screen size through a Sony authorized service facility. In-home diagnostic warranty service is valid only in... not apply to you . LABOR: For a period of one (1) year (color picture tube - two (2) years). ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all parts costs. 3....
...TV XBR Projection TV Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is within 90 days of the date of one (1) year from your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. To obtain warranty service, you must pay for product information or operation, call : 1-800-488-SONY... Period, you , or for 19" (measured diagonally), or larger screen size through a Sony authorized service facility. In-home diagnostic warranty service is valid only in... not apply to you . LABOR: For a period of one (1) year (color picture tube - two (2) years). ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all parts costs. 3....
Operating Instructions
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...to constitute a risk of the projection TV, below . CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not expose this polarized AC plug with your projection TV, or viewing a TV station whose logo always stays on the screen, keep the Brightness and Picture functions at the rear of ...Wide Mode settings that this product. See pages 53-54 for instructions on the TV box (white label). registered mark. 1 Refer to dripping or splashing. Avoid placing liquid-filled objects, such as "image retention." IMAGE RETENTION IS NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony...
...to constitute a risk of the projection TV, below . CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not expose this polarized AC plug with your projection TV, or viewing a TV station whose logo always stays on the screen, keep the Brightness and Picture functions at the rear of ...Wide Mode settings that this product. See pages 53-54 for instructions on the TV box (white label). registered mark. 1 Refer to dripping or splashing. Avoid placing liquid-filled objects, such as "image retention." IMAGE RETENTION IS NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony...
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...HDMI Licensing LLC. For Safety Be careful when moving the projection TV When you are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. You are designed to direct illumination or direct sunlight...projection TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before turning on the projection TV. ❑ To obtain the best picture, do not block the ventilation openings. ❑ Do not install the projection TV... from that face the screen with §15.119 of the FCC rules. Carry the projection TV in the specified manner If you carry the projection TV in a manner other than...
...HDMI Licensing LLC. For Safety Be careful when moving the projection TV When you are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. You are designed to direct illumination or direct sunlight...projection TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before turning on the projection TV. ❑ To obtain the best picture, do not block the ventilation openings. ❑ Do not install the projection TV... from that face the screen with §15.119 of the FCC rules. Carry the projection TV in the specified manner If you carry the projection TV in a manner other than...
Operating Instructions
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...the inside of time, it may be removed with a clean, soft cloth lightly dampened with water. If the picture becomes dark after using the projection TV for long periods of your TV screen. Consult qualified service personnel. 3 A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Important ...water. 6 Clean only with the apparatus. Servicing is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10 Protect the power...
...the inside of time, it may be removed with a clean, soft cloth lightly dampened with water. If the picture becomes dark after using the projection TV for long periods of your TV screen. Consult qualified service personnel. 3 A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Important ...water. 6 Clean only with the apparatus. Servicing is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10 Protect the power...
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...51 Watching TV 52 Using Wide Mode 53 Using Wide Mode with Standard Definition (480i/480p) Sources......53 Using Wide Mode with High-Definition (720p/1080i) Sources ..........54 Using Twin View 55 Displaying Twin Pictures 55 Factors Affecting Twin View 55 Activating the Picture 56 Changing the Picture Size 57 ... Menu 62 Using the Audio Menu 64 Using the Screen Menu 66 Using the Channel Menu 67 Using the Parent Menu 69 Using the Setup Menu 72 Other Information Overview ...75 Glossary ...76 Contacting Sony 77 Troubleshooting 77 Specifications 81 Optional Accessories 82 Index ...
...51 Watching TV 52 Using Wide Mode 53 Using Wide Mode with Standard Definition (480i/480p) Sources......53 Using Wide Mode with High-Definition (720p/1080i) Sources ..........54 Using Twin View 55 Displaying Twin Pictures 55 Factors Affecting Twin View 55 Activating the Picture 56 Changing the Picture Size 57 ... Menu 62 Using the Audio Menu 64 Using the Screen Menu 66 Using the Channel Menu 67 Using the Parent Menu 69 Using the Setup Menu 72 Other Information Overview ...75 Glossary ...76 Contacting Sony 77 Troubleshooting 77 Specifications 81 Optional Accessories 82 Index ...
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...10065; Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is shipped and provides an overview of the features of your new projection TV, the package contains a remote control and two AA batteries. This results in its basic configuration. Most components (VCRs, ... TV include: ❑ Wide Screen Mode: Watch conventional 4:3 aspect ratio broadcasts in wide screen (16:9) mode. ❑ DRC® (Digital Reality Creation) Multifunction: Unlike conventional line doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal's NTSC waveform with the necessary cables to watch pictures from...
...10065; Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is shipped and provides an overview of the features of your new projection TV, the package contains a remote control and two AA batteries. This results in its basic configuration. Most components (VCRs, ... TV include: ❑ Wide Screen Mode: Watch conventional 4:3 aspect ratio broadcasts in wide screen (16:9) mode. ❑ DRC® (Digital Reality Creation) Multifunction: Unlike conventional line doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal's NTSC waveform with the necessary cables to watch pictures from...
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... allows it to send more video information to the screen, resulting in finer picture quality, especially for HD sources. ❑ CineMotion™: Reverse 3-2 pulldown processing provides optimal picture quality for film-based sources (media originally shot in... 24 frames-per-second format). ❑ Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to block unsuitable programming from younger viewers. ❑ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV...
... allows it to send more video information to the screen, resulting in finer picture quality, especially for HD sources. ❑ CineMotion™: Reverse 3-2 pulldown processing provides optimal picture quality for film-based sources (media originally shot in... 24 frames-per-second format). ❑ Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to block unsuitable programming from younger viewers. ❑ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV...
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.... VOLUME + - Provides better picture quality than composite video (2). Models KP-51/57WS520 provide video inputs (Video 2) on the side. VOLUME + - CHANNEL + TIMER STAND BY POWER PRO STD/DUO FLASH FOCUS TV/VIDEO - CHANNEL + TIMER STAND BY POWER Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP Front Video Inputs 1 2 VIDEO 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R KP-46WT520 1 S VIDEO VIDEO 2 INPUT...
.... VOLUME + - Provides better picture quality than composite video (2). Models KP-51/57WS520 provide video inputs (Video 2) on the side. VOLUME + - CHANNEL + TIMER STAND BY POWER PRO STD/DUO FLASH FOCUS TV/VIDEO - CHANNEL + TIMER STAND BY POWER Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP Front Video Inputs 1 2 VIDEO 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R KP-46WT520 1 S VIDEO VIDEO 2 INPUT...
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... the LED blinks continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is displayed. For details, see page 40). Blinks when the TV is turned on, then shuts off when the picture is turned off the TV. Press to adjust the convergence (see page 73. Receives IR signals .... Rear Panel SETUP SETUP SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 12 9 6 78 SETUP When lit, indicates one of the timers is set , this may indicate the TV needs service (see "Contacting Sony" on and off . Press to adjust the volume. Press to scan through channels. SETUP Setup Front Panel 1 2 3 4 56 78 FLASH FOCUS...
... the LED blinks continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is displayed. For details, see page 40). Blinks when the TV is turned on, then shuts off when the picture is turned off the TV. Press to adjust the convergence (see page 73. Receives IR signals .... Rear Panel SETUP SETUP SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 12 9 6 78 SETUP When lit, indicates one of the timers is set , this may indicate the TV needs service (see "Contacting Sony" on and off . Press to adjust the volume. Press to scan through channels. SETUP Setup Front Panel 1 2 3 4 56 78 FLASH FOCUS...
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...VIDEO/L(MONO) -AUDIO-R Connect to the composite A/V output jacks on the front of the TV. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. These video connections provide better picture quality than 3, 4, or 8). 7 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to the left ...to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has S VIDEO. Component video provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF (8) connections. 5 CONTROL S IN/OUT Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals ...
...VIDEO/L(MONO) -AUDIO-R Connect to the composite A/V output jacks on the front of the TV. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. These video connections provide better picture quality than 3, 4, or 8). 7 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to the left ...to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has S VIDEO. Component video provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF (8) connections. 5 CONTROL S IN/OUT Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals ...
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SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 16 If you cannot view CATV channels in the right dual picture window. SETUP Setup Cable and Antenna Only For best results, use this connection if you: ❑ Have a cable and an antenna. (This is convenient if ....) ❑ Do not have a cable box or VCR. (if you have a VCR, see pages 18 to TO CONVERTER) TV AUX TO CONVERTER Antenna cable VHF/UHF About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, you have a cable box, see pages 24 and 26.) Cable Type Cable...
SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 16 If you cannot view CATV channels in the right dual picture window. SETUP Setup Cable and Antenna Only For best results, use this connection if you: ❑ Have a cable and an antenna. (This is convenient if ....) ❑ Do not have a cable box or VCR. (if you have a VCR, see pages 18 to TO CONVERTER) TV AUX TO CONVERTER Antenna cable VHF/UHF About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, you have a cable box, see pages 24 and 26.) Cable Type Cable...
Operating Instructions
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... Using This Connection with digital cable boxes. For example, when you switch the TV's input to select the cable box input - to AUX - the picture displays only in the right window, but does not scramble all the dual picture features for your specific cable box; For example, if you turn on page... 46.) ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the VHF/UHF jack in the left and right windows. see pages...
... Using This Connection with digital cable boxes. For example, when you switch the TV's input to select the cable box input - to AUX - the picture displays only in the right window, but does not scramble all the dual picture features for your specific cable box; For example, if you turn on page... 46.) ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the VHF/UHF jack in the left and right windows. see pages...
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.../UHF jack. 3 Run Auto Program, as described in a specific channel. Set up the TV remote control Program the remote control. Do This ... Activate the remote control to use the dual picture features. SETUP Setup SETUP Cable Box Only For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable ... the remote control for your specific cable box.) About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable box is sent to the TV, so you cannot use a cable box. ❑ You do not have a VCR...
.../UHF jack. 3 Run Auto Program, as described in a specific channel. Set up the TV remote control Program the remote control. Do This ... Activate the remote control to use the dual picture features. SETUP Setup SETUP Cable Box Only For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable ... the remote control for your specific cable box.) About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable box is sent to the TV, so you cannot use a cable box. ❑ You do not have a VCR...
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SETUP Setup About Using S VIDEO If the optional equipment you are often color-coded to connectors. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 23 Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal, you can use an S VIDEO cable for sound, as shown below. Example of an S VIDEO Connection TV S VIDEO cable Equipment with S VIDEO Audio cable Cables are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (shown at left), you also need to connect audio cables for improved picture quality (compared to white, etc. Connect red to red, white to an A/V cable).
SETUP Setup About Using S VIDEO If the optional equipment you are often color-coded to connectors. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 23 Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal, you can use an S VIDEO cable for sound, as shown below. Example of an S VIDEO Connection TV S VIDEO cable Equipment with S VIDEO Audio cable Cables are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (shown at left), you also need to connect audio cables for improved picture quality (compared to white, etc. Connect red to red, white to an A/V cable).
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...1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR's VHF/UHF input jack. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR's VHF/UHF output jack to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. 3 Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR's A/V output jacks to connectors. Coaxial cable VCR A/V cable CATV cable SETUP SETUP SETUP... SETUP 24 About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection if: ❑ Your cable company does not require you can use a cable box. Cables are often...
...1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR's VHF/UHF input jack. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR's VHF/UHF output jack to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. 3 Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR's A/V output jacks to connectors. Coaxial cable VCR A/V cable CATV cable SETUP SETUP SETUP... SETUP 24 About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection if: ❑ Your cable company does not require you can use a cable box. Cables are often...
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... if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 46.) ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box. (You must first program the remote control for your local electronics store. ❑ Three coaxial... cables. ❑ Two A/V cables or S VIDEO cables with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection you can use a cable box), but does not scramble all the dual...
... if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 46.) ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box. (You must first program the remote control for your local electronics store. ❑ Three coaxial... cables. ❑ Two A/V cables or S VIDEO cables with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection you can use a cable box), but does not scramble all the dual...
Operating Instructions
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.... If you perform Flash Focus about 30 minutes after the TV is canceled. The Flash Focus feature allows you use your TV, be sure to a TV or cable TV program. 2 Press the FLASH FOCUS button on the front panel of the TV (see page 72. ✍ It is recommended that you...see page 12). SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 40 If they do not converge, the color is completed when the TV picture returns. SETUP Setup Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (Flash Focus) The projection tube image appears on the screen in the Setup Menu. Before you to work. , The adjustment is poor and the...
.... If you perform Flash Focus about 30 minutes after the TV is canceled. The Flash Focus feature allows you use your TV, be sure to a TV or cable TV program. 2 Press the FLASH FOCUS button on the front panel of the TV (see page 72. ✍ It is recommended that you...see page 12). SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 40 If they do not converge, the color is completed when the TV picture returns. SETUP Setup Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (Flash Focus) The projection tube image appears on the screen in the Setup Menu. Before you to work. , The adjustment is poor and the...
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A pattern of white crosses appears, with a yellow around one of the screen. 4 Move the to surround a cross that you want to adjust. Once you have finished this , press . Press . Once you have finished this (or the cross ... again. 7 Repeat steps 4 to 6 to exit the Setup Menu. 41 SETUP SETUP Adjusting the Convergence Manually The Convergence feature gives you more control over the picture's convergence than the Flash Focus feature, allowing you to fine-tune the convergence. ✍ Before adjusting the convergence manually for the first time, you must...
A pattern of white crosses appears, with a yellow around one of the screen. 4 Move the to surround a cross that you want to adjust. Once you have finished this , press . Press . Once you have finished this (or the cross ... again. 7 Repeat steps 4 to 6 to exit the Setup Menu. 41 SETUP SETUP Adjusting the Convergence Manually The Convergence feature gives you more control over the picture's convergence than the Flash Focus feature, allowing you to fine-tune the convergence. ✍ Before adjusting the convergence manually for the first time, you must...
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...remote control. SETUP Setup Notes on Adjusting the Convergence Manually ❑ Allow the TV to warm up for convergence adjustment, in the center area of the screen and, once those are adjusted, move to 5 feet back from the picture when adjusting the convergence. Begin with the crosses in the Video Menu, set Mode.... ❑ For best results, stand about 3 to the crosses on the edges of the following viewing modes: ❑ For standard-definition (480i/480p) sources: Wide Zoom, Normal/Full, and Zoom modes (see page 53). ❑ For high-definition (720p/1080i) sources: Full...
...remote control. SETUP Setup Notes on Adjusting the Convergence Manually ❑ Allow the TV to warm up for convergence adjustment, in the center area of the screen and, once those are adjusted, move to 5 feet back from the picture when adjusting the convergence. Begin with the crosses in the Video Menu, set Mode.... ❑ For best results, stand about 3 to the crosses on the edges of the following viewing modes: ❑ For standard-definition (480i/480p) sources: Wide Zoom, Normal/Full, and Zoom modes (see page 53). ❑ For high-definition (720p/1080i) sources: Full...
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...Rewind N Play M Fast forward x Stop X Pause z Record (press together with Sony DVD Dream™ Systems SETUP SETUP SETUP 44 Press again to turn on page 62. 4 WIDE MODE wa ws Press repeatedly to have the remote control operate the satellite receiver or... 0 - 9 to change channels 9 immediately. The TV alternates between two channels. Press to turn on -screen cursor. SETUP SETUP Remote Control Button Descriptions 1 qj Button DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING VCR CABLE 2 qk 1 DVD/VCR 3 MODE TV/ PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY VIDEO ql POWER w; 2 MUTING 4 Description Press...
...Rewind N Play M Fast forward x Stop X Pause z Record (press together with Sony DVD Dream™ Systems SETUP SETUP SETUP 44 Press again to turn on page 62. 4 WIDE MODE wa ws Press repeatedly to have the remote control operate the satellite receiver or... 0 - 9 to change channels 9 immediately. The TV alternates between two channels. Press to turn on -screen cursor. SETUP SETUP Remote Control Button Descriptions 1 qj Button DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING VCR CABLE 2 qk 1 DVD/VCR 3 MODE TV/ PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY VIDEO ql POWER w; 2 MUTING 4 Description Press...