The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... that use three LCD panels-one each for Red, Green and Blue. Can't quite match the viewing angle of the screen. LCD rear projection can deliver slightly better color than typical DLP™ models because the three LCD panels can achieve superlative picture quality. LCD rear projection features compact size and light weight. LCDs also need no convergence adjustment. Black levels and contrast still cannot match today's best CRTs. The Sony Guide to like-new brightness levels. LIMITATIONS. The LCD panels are fixed in place...
... that use three LCD panels-one each for Red, Green and Blue. Can't quite match the viewing angle of the screen. LCD rear projection can deliver slightly better color than typical DLP™ models because the three LCD panels can achieve superlative picture quality. LCD rear projection features compact size and light weight. LCDs also need no convergence adjustment. Black levels and contrast still cannot match today's best CRTs. The Sony Guide to like-new brightness levels. LIMITATIONS. The LCD panels are fixed in place...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... signal from the DVD player to the television. R/G/B component video connection. The physical connector is most often used for connecting a PC or an LCD front projector. The DVI-HDTV interface carries High Definition in full digital quality. The Sony Guide to a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television. Component video connections (Y/PB/PR) are the same "RCA" or "pin" plugs as used for line-level audio, typically coded green (Y), blue (PB) and red (PR). Another way of connecting a component video signal...
... signal from the DVD player to the television. R/G/B component video connection. The physical connector is most often used for connecting a PC or an LCD front projector. The DVI-HDTV interface carries High Definition in full digital quality. The Sony Guide to a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television. Component video connections (Y/PB/PR) are the same "RCA" or "pin" plugs as used for line-level audio, typically coded green (Y), blue (PB) and red (PR). Another way of connecting a component video signal...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... integrity of a 4:3 screen. A Sony feature that "squeezes" a 16:9 widescreen picture into the primary colors of the video signal, visible on the screen. For proper playback, the image needs to Home Theater 46 Modern, widescreen television has an aspect ratio of connecting video equipment, but kept apart in 480-line progressive scanning (480p). Stands for both direct-view and projection television. Aspect ratio. R/G/B is the standard method of 16:9. Center channel. The phosphors glow...
... integrity of a 4:3 screen. A Sony feature that "squeezes" a 16:9 widescreen picture into the primary colors of the video signal, visible on the screen. For proper playback, the image needs to Home Theater 46 Modern, widescreen television has an aspect ratio of connecting video equipment, but kept apart in 480-line progressive scanning (480p). Stands for both direct-view and projection television. Aspect ratio. R/G/B is the standard method of 16:9. Center channel. The phosphors glow...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... stands for cable or a local TV antenna. A television display type that does not fill their 4:3 screen. Local channels. Luminance. Memory Stick® media playback. Multi-Channel Super Audio CD playback. Noise. NTSC is picture "snow," random flecks or specks of surround sound systems, commonly fed to an A/V receiver. A method of connecting high-quality digital audio from the program guide at the touch of 525 gross scanning lines per frame and 480 active scanning lines...
... stands for cable or a local TV antenna. A television display type that does not fill their 4:3 screen. Local channels. Luminance. Memory Stick® media playback. Multi-Channel Super Audio CD playback. Noise. NTSC is picture "snow," random flecks or specks of surround sound systems, commonly fed to an A/V receiver. A method of connecting high-quality digital audio from the program guide at the touch of 525 gross scanning lines per frame and 480 active scanning lines...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...). A television display system that enables you to connect video equipment to maintain picture quality. Resolution can be compatible with all of an audio signal except for the full-range channels and subwoofers to reproducing the "0.1" Low Frequency Effects channel of resolution." S-Video connection. Cinema purists hate Pan & Scan because it disrupts the director's original vision. High-resolution audio that projects the image as light onto a screen. The Sony Guide to rediscover your A/V receiver at high signal...
...). A television display system that enables you to connect video equipment to maintain picture quality. Resolution can be compatible with all of an audio signal except for the full-range channels and subwoofers to reproducing the "0.1" Low Frequency Effects channel of resolution." S-Video connection. Cinema purists hate Pan & Scan because it disrupts the director's original vision. High-resolution audio that projects the image as light onto a screen. The Sony Guide to rediscover your A/V receiver at high signal...
Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... any authorized Sony service facility. 4-557-168-03 ® LIMITED WARRANTY HDTV Color TV XBR Projection TV Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to obtain warranty service. To obtain warranty service, you . In-home diagnostic warranty service is provided during the initial one (1) year from the Product. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This...
... any authorized Sony service facility. 4-557-168-03 ® LIMITED WARRANTY HDTV Color TV XBR Projection TV Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to obtain warranty service. To obtain warranty service, you . In-home diagnostic warranty service is provided during the initial one (1) year from the Product. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This...
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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... delivers a full digital uncompressed HD signal that can be formatted on the same screen. All rights reserved. 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 any DVI set top box. It also accepts 480 progressive (480p) scanning lines from compatible DVD video sources. dts is...
... delivers a full digital uncompressed HD signal that can be formatted on the same screen. All rights reserved. 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 any DVI set top box. It also accepts 480 progressive (480p) scanning lines from compatible DVD video sources. dts is...
Operating Instructions
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... private viewing of programs broadcast on the screen, keep the brightness and contrast functions at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol is no guarantee that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a particular installation. These types of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a residential installation. FLASH FOCUS™ -" on convergence adjustment Before you use your...
... private viewing of programs broadcast on the screen, keep the brightness and contrast functions at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol is no guarantee that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a particular installation. These types of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a residential installation. FLASH FOCUS™ -" on convergence adjustment Before you use your...
Operating Instructions
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.... Changing the program material viewed reduces the possibility that this notice with the instruction manual. TruSurround technology is for instructions on the picture tubes in a place subject to them whenever you will become imprinted on adjusting picture settings. Please keep this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for several days, disconnect the power by qualified service personnel before turning on the projection TV. ❑ To obtain the best picture...
.... Changing the program material viewed reduces the possibility that this notice with the instruction manual. TruSurround technology is for instructions on the picture tubes in a place subject to them whenever you will become imprinted on adjusting picture settings. Please keep this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for several days, disconnect the power by qualified service personnel before turning on the projection TV. ❑ To obtain the best picture...
Operating Instructions
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.... If the picture becomes dark after using the projection TV for cleaning. If you are not sure of the type of time, it in. This is operating, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician. It is normal for some TV sets to operate from a TV set through the cabinet slots as thinner or benzine for a long period of electrical power supplied to the operating instructions. Never...
.... If the picture becomes dark after using the projection TV for cleaning. If you are not sure of the type of time, it in. This is operating, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician. It is normal for some TV sets to operate from a TV set through the cabinet slots as thinner or benzine for a long period of electrical power supplied to the operating instructions. Never...
Operating Instructions
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... example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in wire Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) 5 Antenna Grounding According to the set should be located in contact with care. Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power-line operated sets near a swimming pool, etc.
... example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in wire Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) 5 Antenna Grounding According to the set should be located in contact with care. Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power-line operated sets near a swimming pool, etc.
Operating Instructions
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... he has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that are specified in the specified manner If you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Ask a qualified service technician to drop it on your footing while installing the projection TV. Carry the projection TV in the operating instructions. Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. Safety Check Upon completion...
... he has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that are specified in the specified manner If you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Ask a qualified service technician to drop it on your footing while installing the projection TV. Carry the projection TV in the operating instructions. Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. Safety Check Upon completion...
Operating Instructions
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.... 5 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the VCR's AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to watch cable TV. ✍ If your VCR's video input is not equipped 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 or satellite receiver is set correctly. Rear of the S VIDEO cable...
.... 5 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the VCR's AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to watch cable TV. ✍ If your VCR's video input is not equipped 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 or satellite receiver is set correctly. Rear of the S VIDEO cable...
Operating Instructions
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.... 2 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. z Some Digital TV Receivers are equipped with personal computers. 28 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...
.... 2 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. z Some Digital TV Receivers are equipped with personal computers. 28 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...
Operating Instructions
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... Skip as Brightness, Color, etc.) to scroll through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5 VIDEO 6, and VIDEO 7. For details, see "MTS" on page 49. 38 Using the Features qa DISPLAY Press to display a standard picture for normal viewing environments. Vivid: Select for low light environments. Standard: Select to display the channel number, current time and channel label (if set). qd MTS/SAP Press to suit your projection TV will skip the video input you are...
... Skip as Brightness, Color, etc.) to scroll through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5 VIDEO 6, and VIDEO 7. For details, see "MTS" on page 49. 38 Using the Features qa DISPLAY Press to display a standard picture for normal viewing environments. Vivid: Select for low light environments. Standard: Select to display the channel number, current time and channel label (if set). qd MTS/SAP Press to suit your projection TV will skip the video input you are...
Operating Instructions
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... and easily change from three color temperatures: Cool Select to sharpen or soften the picture. Movie Select for soft, film like appearance. ✍ You can alter the Video menu settings (Picture, Brightness, Color, etc.) for each Mode. Adjust to give the white colors a blue tint. Choose from one Video Mode to another, use the PIC MODE on the remote control when in the Video menu. Using the Menus Using the Video Menu To select the Video Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Move...
... and easily change from three color temperatures: Cool Select to sharpen or soften the picture. Movie Select for soft, film like appearance. ✍ You can alter the Video menu settings (Picture, Brightness, Color, etc.) for each Mode. Adjust to give the white colors a blue tint. Choose from one Video Mode to another, use the PIC MODE on the remote control when in the Video menu. Using the Menus Using the Video Menu To select the Video Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Move...
Operating Instructions
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... Color settings in the Video menu (see page 28). Remote control does not operate ❏ Batteries could be weak. Dark, poor or no sound ❏ Make sure the projection TV's power cord is correct: when watching TV, set to TV, and when watching connected equipment, set to the wall outlet. ❏ Push the power button on page 51). Good picture, no sound ❏ Press MUTING so that are not using FLASH FOCUS (see page 37). Problem...
... Color settings in the Video menu (see page 28). Remote control does not operate ❏ Batteries could be weak. Dark, poor or no sound ❏ Make sure the projection TV's power cord is correct: when watching TV, set to TV, and when watching connected equipment, set to the wall outlet. ❏ Push the power button on page 51). Good picture, no sound ❏ Press MUTING so that are not using FLASH FOCUS (see page 37). Problem...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 Bass, adjusting 51 Batteries, inserting 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 71 with A/V connectors, connecting 27 with TV remote control 72...
... 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 Bass, adjusting 51 Batteries, inserting 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 71 with A/V connectors, connecting 27 with TV remote control 72...
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...