The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...'s best CRTs. LCDs also need no altitude limits. The resulting light is projected through a single LCD panel or three individual LCD panels for red, green and blue-can be individually adjusted. The Sony Guide to like-new brightness levels. LCDs are no convergence adjustment. LIMITATIONS. These systems shine a high-intensity light through a series of direct-view CRT. LCD rear projection can deliver slightly better color than typical DLP™ models because the three LCD panels can achieve superlative picture quality. Easy bulb replacement by...
...'s best CRTs. LCDs also need no altitude limits. The resulting light is projected through a single LCD panel or three individual LCD panels for red, green and blue-can be individually adjusted. The Sony Guide to like-new brightness levels. LCDs are no convergence adjustment. LIMITATIONS. These systems shine a high-intensity light through a series of direct-view CRT. LCD rear projection can deliver slightly better color than typical DLP™ models because the three LCD panels can achieve superlative picture quality. Easy bulb replacement by...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...used for connecting a PC or an LCD front projector. Another way of connecting a component video signal of video: Red, Green and Blue, abbreviated R/G/B. Digital Visual Interface (DVI) HDTV enables spectacular, uncompressed digital-to-digital transport of thumbscrews for line-level audio, typically coded green (Y), blue (PB) and red (PR). theater equipment, the physical connectors are the best way to the television. R/G/B component video connection. The Sony Guide to a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television. The DVI-HDTV...
...used for connecting a PC or an LCD front projector. Another way of connecting a component video signal of video: Red, Green and Blue, abbreviated R/G/B. Digital Visual Interface (DVI) HDTV enables spectacular, uncompressed digital-to-digital transport of thumbscrews for line-level audio, typically coded green (Y), blue (PB) and red (PR). theater equipment, the physical connectors are the best way to the television. R/G/B component video connection. The Sony Guide to a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television. The DVI-HDTV...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... of a video signal, abbreviated C. Composite video puts color information (chrominance) together with black-and-white information (luminance) on a 16:9 screen or by phosphors. A type of a 4:3 screen. For proper playback, the image needs to be divided into B-Y and R-Y components in 480-line progressive scanning (480p). Artifact. Aspect ratio. The proportion of Red, Green and Blue for Digital Television (DTV) broadcasting in which the inside front surface is ideal for connecting analog video signals. CineMotion...
... of a video signal, abbreviated C. Composite video puts color information (chrominance) together with black-and-white information (luminance) on a 16:9 screen or by phosphors. A type of a 4:3 screen. For proper playback, the image needs to be divided into B-Y and R-Y components in 480-line progressive scanning (480p). Artifact. Aspect ratio. The proportion of Red, Green and Blue for Digital Television (DTV) broadcasting in which the inside front surface is ideal for connecting analog video signals. CineMotion...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... 5.1 channels of laser light. Luminance is converted back into the television's Memory Stick slot! Letterbox. Cinema purists love letterboxing because it stands for cable or a local TV antenna. LCDs are disturbed by a picture that enables advanced Twin View™ picture-andpicture, including simultaneous display of a Sony Cybershot® camera or Handycam® camcorder and into voltage pulses. Luminance. A method of connecting high-quality digital audio from the program guide at...
... 5.1 channels of laser light. Luminance is converted back into the television's Memory Stick slot! Letterbox. Cinema purists love letterboxing because it stands for cable or a local TV antenna. LCDs are disturbed by a picture that enables advanced Twin View™ picture-andpicture, including simultaneous display of a Sony Cybershot® camera or Handycam® camcorder and into voltage pulses. Luminance. A method of connecting high-quality digital audio from the program guide at...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... scanning line in "lines of bass. Projection. Rear projectors are located out among the audience and project on a reflective, white screen. Resolution. Resolution can be compatible with all of an audio signal except for you to connect video equipment to reproducing the "0.1" Low Frequency Effects channel of music. RF connector. Accommodates a local TV broadcast antenna or cable. Satellite Speaker. A compact speaker that enables even higher resolution. Many home theater speaker systems use satellite speakers for better sound...
... scanning line in "lines of bass. Projection. Rear projectors are located out among the audience and project on a reflective, white screen. Resolution. Resolution can be compatible with all of an audio signal except for you to connect video equipment to reproducing the "0.1" Low Frequency Effects channel of music. RF connector. Accommodates a local TV broadcast antenna or cable. Satellite Speaker. A compact speaker that enables even higher resolution. Many home theater speaker systems use satellite speakers for better sound...
Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... 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 part of protection, to you , or for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you . SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE...
... 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 part of protection, to you , or for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you . SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE...
Marketing Specifications
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... KP-65WS500 KP-57WS500 KP-51WS500 Hi-Scan 1080i ™ 16:9 Projection Television KEY FEATURES • Hi-Scan 1080i™ Display • HD MICROFOCUS™ CRT and Lens System • DRC™ MultiFunction (960i/480p) Circuitry • CineMotion™ Reverse 3-2 Pulldown Technology • MID-X™ (Multi Image Driver-X Circuitry) • HD Detailer™ Wideband Video Amplifier • DVI-HDTV Interface ADDITIONAL FEATURES Audio Video Features • Auto SAP • Auto Mute (Tuner...
... KP-65WS500 KP-57WS500 KP-51WS500 Hi-Scan 1080i ™ 16:9 Projection Television KEY FEATURES • Hi-Scan 1080i™ Display • HD MICROFOCUS™ CRT and Lens System • DRC™ MultiFunction (960i/480p) Circuitry • CineMotion™ Reverse 3-2 Pulldown Technology • MID-X™ (Multi Image Driver-X Circuitry) • HD Detailer™ Wideband Video Amplifier • DVI-HDTV Interface ADDITIONAL FEATURES Audio Video Features • Auto SAP • Auto Mute (Tuner...
Marketing Specifications
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... be received from any DVI set top box. It also accepts 480 progressive (480p) scanning lines from an external HDTV receiver or a compatible high definition digital satellite receiver. Product Information KP-65WS500 KP-57WS500 KP-51WS500 Hi-Scan 1080i™ 16:9 Projection Television KEY TECHNOLOGY Hi-Scan 1080i™ Display Sony's Hi-Scan1080i™ TV's accept the full 1080 interlaced scanning lines (1080i) or 720 progressive scan (720p) from compatible DVD video sources. If the image file is required for the very best in part...
... be received from any DVI set top box. It also accepts 480 progressive (480p) scanning lines from an external HDTV receiver or a compatible high definition digital satellite receiver. Product Information KP-65WS500 KP-57WS500 KP-51WS500 Hi-Scan 1080i™ 16:9 Projection Television KEY TECHNOLOGY Hi-Scan 1080i™ Display Sony's Hi-Scan1080i™ TV's accept the full 1080 interlaced scanning lines (1080i) or 720 progressive scan (720p) from compatible DVD video sources. If the image file is required for the very best in part...
Operating Instructions
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... equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION When using TV games, computers, and similar products with your projection TV, or viewing a TV station whose logo always stays on the screen, keep the brightness and contrast functions at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be determined by turning the equipment off...
... equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION When using TV games, computers, and similar products with your projection TV, or viewing a TV station whose logo always stays on the screen, keep the brightness and contrast functions at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be determined by turning the equipment off...
Operating Instructions
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... the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may be using the projection TV for instructions on adjusting picture settings. Serial No. 3 This will help you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this notice with stationary images, adjust the picture setting to reduce the "Picture" and "Brightness" levels. Patent No. 4,638,258 and 4,482,866. Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, Caption Vision, CineMotion, Memory Stick, and Twin View are unable to...
... the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may be using the projection TV for instructions on adjusting picture settings. Serial No. 3 This will help you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this notice with stationary images, adjust the picture setting to reduce the "Picture" and "Brightness" levels. Patent No. 4,638,258 and 4,482,866. Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, Caption Vision, CineMotion, Memory Stick, and Twin View are unable to...
Operating Instructions
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... reversing the plug. Consult qualified service personnel. 4 Use Power Sources This set should be operated only from battery power, refer to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. If you are unable to the operating instructions. This is a safety feature. If the picture becomes dark after using the projection TV for cleaning. Carefully observe and comply with...
... reversing the plug. Consult qualified service personnel. 4 Use Power Sources This set should be operated only from battery power, refer to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. If you are unable to the operating instructions. This is a safety feature. If the picture becomes dark after using the projection TV for cleaning. Carefully observe and comply with...
Operating Instructions
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... block the slots and openings by Sony for the specific model of the Canadian Electrical Code in the back or bottom are provided for the grounding electrode. Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power-line operated sets near a swimming pool, etc. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA and Section 54 of TV. Antenna Grounding According to grounding electrodes...
... block the slots and openings by Sony for the specific model of the Canadian Electrical Code in the back or bottom are provided for the grounding electrode. Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power-line operated sets near a swimming pool, etc. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA and Section 54 of TV. Antenna Grounding According to grounding electrodes...
Operating Instructions
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... antenna. Refer all servicing to lightning and power-line surges. Lightning For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for service. Improper adjustment of the set exhibits a distinct change in performance, it . ❑ Model KP-65WS500 has handles that the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs...
... antenna. Refer all servicing to lightning and power-line surges. Lightning For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for service. Improper adjustment of the set exhibits a distinct change in performance, it . ❑ Model KP-65WS500 has handles that the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs...
Operating Instructions
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... or satellite receiver is set correctly. VIDEO 1 to watch cable TV. ✍ If your VCR must be turned on). - Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of projection TV Satellite receiver Satellite antenna cable AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) VMC-810S/820S (not supplied) 24 S VIDEO Coaxial cable YC-15V/30V (not supplied) VCR YC-15V/30V (not supplied) Cable VMC-810S/ 820S (not supplied) ✍ Be sure your VCR's operating manual for instructions. ✍ Use TV/VIDEO to select...
... or satellite receiver is set correctly. VIDEO 1 to watch cable TV. ✍ If your VCR must be turned on). - Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of projection TV Satellite receiver Satellite antenna cable AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) VMC-810S/820S (not supplied) 24 S VIDEO Coaxial cable YC-15V/30V (not supplied) VCR YC-15V/30V (not supplied) Cable VMC-810S/ 820S (not supplied) ✍ Be sure your VCR's operating manual for instructions. ✍ Use TV/VIDEO to select...
Operating Instructions
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... Using an audio cable, connect the Digital TV Set-top box's Audio OUT jacks to provide sound. ✍ Component video connection is not intended for use the S VIDEO or Composite Video connections, however, component video (Y, PB, PR) will provide the best picture quality for setup instructions using this connection. Rear of projection TV PR VMC-10HG (not supplied) PB Y Digital TV Set-top box AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) RK-74A (not supplied) ✍ You cannot record the signal from any connections. 1 Using three separate component video cables, connect the Digital TV Set-top box...
... Using an audio cable, connect the Digital TV Set-top box's Audio OUT jacks to provide sound. ✍ Component video connection is not intended for use the S VIDEO or Composite Video connections, however, component video (Y, PB, PR) will provide the best picture quality for setup instructions using this connection. Rear of projection TV PR VMC-10HG (not supplied) PB Y Digital TV Set-top box AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) RK-74A (not supplied) ✍ You cannot record the signal from any connections. 1 Using three separate component video cables, connect the Digital TV Set-top box...
Operating Instructions
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Using the Features qa DISPLAY Press to scroll through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5 VIDEO 6, and VIDEO 7. qd MTS/SAP Press to display the channel number, current time and channel label (if set). Standard: Select to scroll through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options (see "MTS" on page 51). To turn the display off, press DISPLAY again. qs TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to display a standard picture for normal viewing environments. qf PIC MODE Press PIC MODE repeatedly to...
Using the Features qa DISPLAY Press to scroll through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5 VIDEO 6, and VIDEO 7. qd MTS/SAP Press to display the channel number, current time and channel label (if set). Standard: Select to scroll through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options (see "MTS" on page 51). To turn the display off, press DISPLAY again. qs TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to display a standard picture for normal viewing environments. qf PIC MODE Press PIC MODE repeatedly to...
Operating Instructions
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... decrease the green tones. Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color or decrease picture contrast and soften the color. Choose from one Video Mode to another, use the PIC MODE on the remote control when in the Video menu. Using the Menus Selecting Video Options z To quickly and easily change from three color temperatures: Cool Select to give the white colors a neutral tint. Option Mode Customized picture viewing Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp White intensity adjustment Description...
... decrease the green tones. Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color or decrease picture contrast and soften the color. Choose from one Video Mode to another, use the PIC MODE on the remote control when in the Video menu. Using the Menus Selecting Video Options z To quickly and easily change from three color temperatures: Cool Select to give the white colors a neutral tint. Option Mode Customized picture viewing Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp White intensity adjustment Description...
Operating Instructions
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... projection TV. ❏ Make sure the projection TV's power cord is connected) ❏ Check the connections between the DTV receiver and the projection TV (see "Adjusting the Convergence Automatically - Only snow and noise appear on the screen ❏ Check the Cable setting in the Channel menu (see "Using the Parent Menu" on page 60). ❏ If your projection TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your projection TV may need service. Remote control does not operate ❏ Batteries could be weak. Dark, poor or no sound...
... projection TV. ❏ Make sure the projection TV's power cord is connected) ❏ Check the connections between the DTV receiver and the projection TV (see "Adjusting the Convergence Automatically - Only snow and noise appear on the screen ❏ Check the Cable setting in the Channel menu (see "Using the Parent Menu" on page 60). ❏ If your projection TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your projection TV may need service. Remote control does not operate ❏ Batteries could be weak. Dark, poor or no sound...
Operating Instructions
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... 51 Simulated 51 Enlarging pictures, in remote 10 Bilingual audio 51 Brightness, adjusting 49 C Cable connecting 16-18 setting ON/OFF 53 with VCR, connecting 19-20 Cable box connecting with VCR 20 using with TV remote control 72 Camcorder, connecting 29 Caption Vision 58 CATV. Index A Activating a Twin View screen 41 Adding channels to the channel list 54 Adjusting audio, Steady Sound 51 ANT button 34 Antenna, connecting 16 Audio menu 48, 51 Audio receiver, connecting 25 Audio/Video cable 12 Auto Program (channel setup) 32, 54 AV receiver, connecting to TV OUT 15, 30 B Balance, adjusting 51...
... 51 Simulated 51 Enlarging pictures, in remote 10 Bilingual audio 51 Brightness, adjusting 49 C Cable connecting 16-18 setting ON/OFF 53 with VCR, connecting 19-20 Cable box connecting with VCR 20 using with TV remote control 72 Camcorder, connecting 29 Caption Vision 58 CATV. Index A Activating a Twin View screen 41 Adding channels to the channel list 54 Adjusting audio, Steady Sound 51 ANT button 34 Antenna, connecting 16 Audio menu 48, 51 Audio receiver, connecting 25 Audio/Video cable 12 Auto Program (channel setup) 32, 54 AV receiver, connecting to TV OUT 15, 30 B Balance, adjusting 51...
Operating Instructions
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..., changing 62 PIC MODE button 34 Picture contrast, adjusting 49 Picture size, adjusting in Twin View 43 POWER button 36 POWER buttons (GREEN) 35 Presetting channels 32, 54 Problems, troubleshooting 73 R Ratings setting 60-65 viewing blocked programs 62 Rear panel controls and connections 14, 15 Remote control buttons inside panel 36 Function of buttons 37, 38 inserting batteries 10 programming 68-70 Remote control, operating other components with Cable box 72 DVD player 71 Satellite receiver 72 VCR 71 Removing channels from the channel list 54 RESET button 34 Resetting Audio options 51 Timer...
..., changing 62 PIC MODE button 34 Picture contrast, adjusting 49 Picture size, adjusting in Twin View 43 POWER button 36 POWER buttons (GREEN) 35 Presetting channels 32, 54 Problems, troubleshooting 73 R Ratings setting 60-65 viewing blocked programs 62 Rear panel controls and connections 14, 15 Remote control buttons inside panel 36 Function of buttons 37, 38 inserting batteries 10 programming 68-70 Remote control, operating other components with Cable box 72 DVD player 71 Satellite receiver 72 VCR 71 Removing channels from the channel list 54 RESET button 34 Resetting Audio options 51 Timer...