Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership within the Warranty period must pay for one (1) year (color picture tube - This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by Sony to any Sony authorized service...
... not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership within the Warranty period must pay for one (1) year (color picture tube - This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by Sony to any Sony authorized service...
Operating Instructions
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... void your projection TV, make sure to comply with the instruction manual. CAUTION When using TV games, computers and similar products with §15.119 of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that provides guidelines for the remote control RM-Y906 MODELS: KP-43T90, KP-48V90, KP-53V90, KP-61V90 Please keep the brightness and contrast functions at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be connected to the...
... void your projection TV, make sure to comply with the instruction manual. CAUTION When using TV games, computers and similar products with §15.119 of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that provides guidelines for the remote control RM-Y906 MODELS: KP-43T90, KP-48V90, KP-53V90, KP-61V90 Please keep the brightness and contrast functions at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be connected to the...
Operating Instructions
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... to power operations, like turning the projection TV, SAT/CABLE, or VTR (VCR)/MDP/DVD Player on or off Label color White TV/VTR (VCR)/MDP/DVD Player/SAT (satellite receiver)/CABLE operation buttons Yellow PIP operation buttons Blue SAT operation buttons Green S-Link operation buttons Pink DVD Player operation buttons For a detailed explanation of the buttons on the remote control are presented in different colors to know the buttons on the remote control Names of most buttons, see "Watching the TV" on your remote control. (page 20) Keep this flap unfolded and use...
... to power operations, like turning the projection TV, SAT/CABLE, or VTR (VCR)/MDP/DVD Player on or off Label color White TV/VTR (VCR)/MDP/DVD Player/SAT (satellite receiver)/CABLE operation buttons Yellow PIP operation buttons Blue SAT operation buttons Green S-Link operation buttons Pink DVD Player operation buttons For a detailed explanation of the buttons on the remote control are presented in different colors to know the buttons on the remote control Names of most buttons, see "Watching the TV" on your remote control. (page 20) Keep this flap unfolded and use...
Operating Instructions
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... box 10 Connecting a satellite receiver (SAT) 12 Connecting a satellite receiver (SAT) and a VCR 13 Connecting a DTV (digital television) receiver 14 Connecting a camcorder 14 Connecting a DVD Player 15 Connecting a DVD Player with component video output connectors 15 Connecting an audio system 16 Connecting a Sony SAVA series speaker system 17 Basic Set Up 18 Using the Remote Control 18 Setting Up the Projection TV Automatically 18 Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (FLASH FOCUS 19 Using Your New Projection TV .... 20 Watching the TV 20 Watching Two Programs at One Time...
... box 10 Connecting a satellite receiver (SAT) 12 Connecting a satellite receiver (SAT) and a VCR 13 Connecting a DTV (digital television) receiver 14 Connecting a camcorder 14 Connecting a DVD Player 15 Connecting a DVD Player with component video output connectors 15 Connecting an audio system 16 Connecting a Sony SAVA series speaker system 17 Basic Set Up 18 Using the Remote Control 18 Setting Up the Projection TV Automatically 18 Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (FLASH FOCUS 19 Using Your New Projection TV .... 20 Watching the TV 20 Watching Two Programs at One Time...
Operating Instructions
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...shows you for models KP-43T90, KP48V90, KP-53V90, KP-61V90. Instructions in -Picture (PIP), allowing you to view another TV channel, video or cable image as a window picture. • Favorite Channel, allowing you to access on the projection TV console. 1 Model KP-53V90 is for purchasing the Sony Color Rear Video Projection TV. Using This Manual Operating Video Equipment 47 Setting the Manufacturer's Code 47 Operating a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (SAT 49 Setting the Manufacturer's Code 49 Troubleshooting 50 Specifications 52 Index 53 Owner's Record The model and serial...
...shows you for models KP-43T90, KP48V90, KP-53V90, KP-61V90. Instructions in -Picture (PIP), allowing you to view another TV channel, video or cable image as a window picture. • Favorite Channel, allowing you to access on the projection TV console. 1 Model KP-53V90 is for purchasing the Sony Color Rear Video Projection TV. Using This Manual Operating Video Equipment 47 Setting the Manufacturer's Code 47 Operating a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (SAT 49 Setting the Manufacturer's Code 49 Troubleshooting 50 Specifications 52 Index 53 Owner's Record The model and serial...
Operating Instructions
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... the operating instructions. Do not defeat the safety purpose of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard. When the set is a safety feature. Never spill liquid of electrical power supplied to have a suitable outlet installed. This is left unattended and unused for grounding). Always turn the set with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the serial/ model plate. Use Power...
... the operating instructions. Do not defeat the safety purpose of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard. When the set is a safety feature. Never spill liquid of electrical power supplied to have a suitable outlet installed. This is left unattended and unused for grounding). Always turn the set with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the serial/ model plate. Use Power...
Operating Instructions
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... protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it can come in wire to rain or water. - Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set has been subject to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS...
... protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it can come in wire to rain or water. - Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set has been subject to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS...
Operating Instructions
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... set "Cable" to view all channels. Notes: • You may find it convenient to use scrambled or encoded signals that you can only be viewed in the main picture. • AUX input cannot be able to program your Sony remote control to the projection TV. Connecting a cable box Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals requiring a cable box* only for certain channels (e.g. HBO, SHOWTIME, etc.) *Cable box (Rear of projection TV) Coaxial cable AUX (No connection "TO CONVERTER" in the PIP...
... set "Cable" to view all channels. Notes: • You may find it convenient to use scrambled or encoded signals that you can only be viewed in the main picture. • AUX input cannot be able to program your Sony remote control to the projection TV. Connecting a cable box Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals requiring a cable box* only for certain channels (e.g. HBO, SHOWTIME, etc.) *Cable box (Rear of projection TV) Coaxial cable AUX (No connection "TO CONVERTER" in the PIP...
Operating Instructions
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... (not supplied) VIDEO 1 2 3 ACCESS CARD S VIDEO Y DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) L PB MONO R PR VGA OUT AUDIO AUDIO/VIDEO OUT TEL LINE 2 Connecting a camcorder Use this connection to view a picture directly from your camcorder. 1 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO* cables, connect AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT on the camcorder to AUDIO and S VIDEO IN inside the dropdown panel on the front of the projection TV (White-AUDIO Left, Red-AUDIO Right**). 2 Press VIDEO 2 to select the video inputs from a camcorder. * If your DTV receiver supports 480i signal from the roof S VIDEO antenna to AUDIO and...
... (not supplied) VIDEO 1 2 3 ACCESS CARD S VIDEO Y DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) L PB MONO R PR VGA OUT AUDIO AUDIO/VIDEO OUT TEL LINE 2 Connecting a camcorder Use this connection to view a picture directly from your camcorder. 1 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO* cables, connect AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT on the camcorder to AUDIO and S VIDEO IN inside the dropdown panel on the front of the projection TV (White-AUDIO Left, Red-AUDIO Right**). 2 Press VIDEO 2 to select the video inputs from a camcorder. * If your DTV receiver supports 480i signal from the roof S VIDEO antenna to AUDIO and...
Operating Instructions
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... VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R Y PB PR COMPONENT OUT AUDIO (VAR/FIX) L (MONO) AUDIO R AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) HRD Line inputs RK-74A (not supplied) 16 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Connecting an audio system For more dynamic sound, connect an audio system to the projection TV. 1 Using an AUDIO cable, connect AUDIO (VAR/FIX) OUT on the projection TV to "Variable" in the Audio menu. (see "Audio Out" and "Speaker" on page 28) Note: • You can be adjusted only when "Audio Out" is set the audio output and switch...
... VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R Y PB PR COMPONENT OUT AUDIO (VAR/FIX) L (MONO) AUDIO R AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) HRD Line inputs RK-74A (not supplied) 16 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Connecting an audio system For more dynamic sound, connect an audio system to the projection TV. 1 Using an AUDIO cable, connect AUDIO (VAR/FIX) OUT on the projection TV to "Variable" in the Audio menu. (see "Audio Out" and "Speaker" on page 28) Note: • You can be adjusted only when "Audio Out" is set the audio output and switch...
Operating Instructions
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... of projection TV) SAVA series speaker system IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 S VIDEO CONTROL S OUT VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R CONTROL S Y PB PR COMPONENT OUT AUDIO (VAR/FIX) AUDIO-L (white) L (MONO) AUDIO 1 1 IN L R 1 IN R AUDIO-R (red) Audio cord supplied OUT RK-G34, etc. (not supplied) with the speaker to AUDIO (VAR/FIX) OUT on the projection TV. 2 Using the CONTROL S cable, connect CONTROL S IN on the speaker to control the speaker's Dolby* Pro Logic surround system and super woofer mode with the remote control. (see "SAVA SP Control" on the projection TV. Confidential...
... of projection TV) SAVA series speaker system IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 S VIDEO CONTROL S OUT VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R CONTROL S Y PB PR COMPONENT OUT AUDIO (VAR/FIX) AUDIO-L (white) L (MONO) AUDIO 1 1 IN L R 1 IN R AUDIO-R (red) Audio cord supplied OUT RK-G34, etc. (not supplied) with the speaker to AUDIO (VAR/FIX) OUT on the projection TV. 2 Using the CONTROL S cable, connect CONTROL S IN on the speaker to control the speaker's Dolby* Pro Logic surround system and super woofer mode with the remote control. (see "SAVA SP Control" on the projection TV. Confidential...
Operating Instructions
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... where the humidity is high. • Your remote control can also set all channel selection. Press SET UP inside the remote control's battery compartment. Oprima [ SET UP ] para salir. The screen will change to turn on page 47) 18 Setting Up the Projection TV Automatically The AUTO SET UP feature will not be programmed to operate most video equipment. (see "Using the Channel Set Up menu" on the front panel of the projection TV: - + FLASH FOCUS TV/VIDEO VOLUME - Using the buttons on pages 30...
... where the humidity is high. • Your remote control can also set all channel selection. Press SET UP inside the remote control's battery compartment. Oprima [ SET UP ] para salir. The screen will change to turn on page 47) 18 Setting Up the Projection TV Automatically The AUTO SET UP feature will not be programmed to operate most video equipment. (see "Using the Channel Set Up menu" on the front panel of the projection TV: - + FLASH FOCUS TV/VIDEO VOLUME - Using the buttons on pages 30...
Operating Instructions
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CHANNEL + Auto Program "Auto Program" appears and the projection TV starts scanning and presetting channels automatically. The FLASH FOCUS feature allows you to work. The cross pattern appears and FLASH FOCUS begins to adjust the convergence automatically. 3 Press VOLUME - Press SET UP inside the drop-down panel on the screen in three layers (red, green and blue). Press SET UP again to preset channels automatically. - The adjustment is displayed. Yes : [CH+] No : [CH-] To perform AUTO SET UP again SET UP MENU FLASH FOCUS TV/VIDEO 4 Press...
CHANNEL + Auto Program "Auto Program" appears and the projection TV starts scanning and presetting channels automatically. The FLASH FOCUS feature allows you to work. The cross pattern appears and FLASH FOCUS begins to adjust the convergence automatically. 3 Press VOLUME - Press SET UP inside the drop-down panel on the screen in three layers (red, green and blue). Press SET UP again to preset channels automatically. - The adjustment is displayed. Yes : [CH+] No : [CH-] To perform AUTO SET UP again SET UP MENU FLASH FOCUS TV/VIDEO 4 Press...
Operating Instructions
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... program you select "Vivid" and "Standard," all video control settings are watching. Personal 1, Personal 2: Select to change after 2 seconds, or you can press ENTER for immediate selection. When you are fixed. Press 0-9 to select a channel (for example, to display a finely detailed picture for normal viewing environments. Press to adjust the volume (+ up or - Press to scan through the remote control. Vivid: Select for use with the projection TV...
... program you select "Vivid" and "Standard," all video control settings are watching. Personal 1, Personal 2: Select to change after 2 seconds, or you can press ENTER for immediate selection. When you are fixed. Press 0-9 to select a channel (for example, to display a finely detailed picture for normal viewing environments. Press to adjust the volume (+ up or - Press to scan through the remote control. Vivid: Select for use with the projection TV...
Operating Instructions
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... input. (for Projection TV Operations CC Press repeatedly to remain on page 9) Note: You cannot view this service. Caption Vision Displayed on the screen if the broadcaster offers this service. (see "Cable and antenna" or "Cable box and cable" on before shutting off the projection TV and all other Sony equipment. 22 REFER TO THE ILLUSTRATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL ON THE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS MANUAL AS YOU REVIEW THIS CHART The VCR power...
... input. (for Projection TV Operations CC Press repeatedly to remain on page 9) Note: You cannot view this service. Caption Vision Displayed on the screen if the broadcaster offers this service. (see "Cable and antenna" or "Cable box and cable" on before shutting off the projection TV and all other Sony equipment. 22 REFER TO THE ILLUSTRATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL ON THE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS MANUAL AS YOU REVIEW THIS CHART The VCR power...
Operating Instructions
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... SAT/CABLE (POWER) [Green Button] to turn on/off the cable box or satellite receiver. 2 Press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION). 3 For other codes listed for your equipment with the supplied remote control. To operate the projection TV Press TV (FUNCTION). If the remote control doesn't work • Try repeating the set up procedures using the other operations, refer to the operating instructions that setting is taken, the code numbers may not be used only with the equipment. if too much time is...
... SAT/CABLE (POWER) [Green Button] to turn on/off the cable box or satellite receiver. 2 Press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION). 3 For other codes listed for your equipment with the supplied remote control. To operate the projection TV Press TV (FUNCTION). If the remote control doesn't work • Try repeating the set up procedures using the other operations, refer to the operating instructions that setting is taken, the code numbers may not be used only with the equipment. if too much time is...
Operating Instructions
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... projection TV's power cord is correct: when watching TV, set to TV, and when watching video tapes, set to the factory preset condition. (see "MTS/SAP" on page 37) Remote control does not operate • Batteries could be weak. Dark, poor or no picture (screen lit), good sound • Adjust "Picture" in the Video menu. (see "Picture Adjustment" on page 26) • Adjust "Brightness" in the Video menu. (see "Picture Adjustment" on page 26) • Check antenna/cable connections. • Perform AUTO SET UP again using...
... projection TV's power cord is correct: when watching TV, set to TV, and when watching video tapes, set to the factory preset condition. (see "MTS/SAP" on page 37) Remote control does not operate • Batteries could be weak. Dark, poor or no picture (screen lit), good sound • Adjust "Picture" in the Video menu. (see "Picture Adjustment" on page 26) • Adjust "Brightness" in the Video menu. (see "Picture Adjustment" on page 26) • Check antenna/cable connections. • Perform AUTO SET UP again using...
Operating Instructions
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... "Auto Program" on page 31) No color • Adjust "Color" in the Video menu. (see "Picture Adjustment" on page 26) • Black and white programs cannot be used with the video game software. Then press TV (FUNCTION) and adjust the projection TV's volume. To see "Auto Program" on page 22) Dotted lines or stripes • Adjust the antenna. • Keep the projection TV away from nearby mountains or tall buildings). using a cable box Favorite Channel does not display • Verify that "Favorite Channel" is set...
... "Auto Program" on page 31) No color • Adjust "Color" in the Video menu. (see "Picture Adjustment" on page 26) • Black and white programs cannot be used with the video game software. Then press TV (FUNCTION) and adjust the projection TV's volume. To see "Auto Program" on page 22) Dotted lines or stripes • Adjust the antenna. • Keep the projection TV away from nearby mountains or tall buildings). using a cable box Favorite Channel does not display • Verify that "Favorite Channel" is set...
Operating Instructions
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Specifications Projection system 3 picture tubes, 3 lenses, horizontal in-line system Picture tube 7-inch high-brightness monochrome tubes (6.3 raster size), with optical coupling and liquid cooling system Projection lenses High performance, large diameter hybrid lens F1.05 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) 43 inches (KP-43T90) 48 inches (KP-48V90) 53 inches (KP-53V90) 61 inches (KP-61V90) Inputs/outputs VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO 3 IN S VIDEO IN (4-pin ...
Specifications Projection system 3 picture tubes, 3 lenses, horizontal in-line system Picture tube 7-inch high-brightness monochrome tubes (6.3 raster size), with optical coupling and liquid cooling system Projection lenses High performance, large diameter hybrid lens F1.05 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) 43 inches (KP-43T90) 48 inches (KP-48V90) 53 inches (KP-53V90) 61 inches (KP-61V90) Inputs/outputs VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO 3 IN S VIDEO IN (4-pin ...
Operating Instructions
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... Color Temp 26 Connecting Projection TV to antenna 8 audio system 16 cable 8 cable box 9 cable box and VCR 10 camcorder 14 DTV receiver 14 DVD Player 15 satellite receiver (SAT 12 satellite receiver (SAT) and VCR 13 Sony SAVA series speaker system 17 VCR 10 CONTROL S OUT jack 8 Convergence 19 Current Time 29 D Daylight Savings 29 DISPLAY button 21 DVD connection 15 operation 48 DVD/VTR (FUNCTION 48 E Effect 27 (BBE/Surround/Simulated/Off ) F, G Factory settings 26, 27 Favorite Channel Selecting 33 Setting 32 FLASH FOCUS 19...
... Color Temp 26 Connecting Projection TV to antenna 8 audio system 16 cable 8 cable box 9 cable box and VCR 10 camcorder 14 DTV receiver 14 DVD Player 15 satellite receiver (SAT 12 satellite receiver (SAT) and VCR 13 Sony SAVA series speaker system 17 VCR 10 CONTROL S OUT jack 8 Convergence 19 Current Time 29 D Daylight Savings 29 DISPLAY button 21 DVD connection 15 operation 48 DVD/VTR (FUNCTION 48 E Effect 27 (BBE/Surround/Simulated/Off ) F, G Factory settings 26, 27 Favorite Channel Selecting 33 Setting 32 FLASH FOCUS 19...