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For Your Convenience
Please contact Sony directly if you:
· Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual
· Experience difficulty operating your television

Contact Sony Customer Support at:
http://www.sony.com/tvsupport
or to speak with a support representative:
United States
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (EST) Mon - Fri
10:30 AM - 7:15 PM (EST) Sat - Sun

Canada
1-877-899-SONY (7669)
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Eastern)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Western)

Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase.

Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store

™

LCD Projection TV
HD-TV
Operating Instructions

http://www.sony.net/

KDF-42E2000
KDF-46E2000
KDF-50E2000
KDF-55E2000

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Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV. Record
these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.
Serial No.

For Your Convenience
Please contact Sony directly if you:
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Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual
Experience difficulty operating your television

Contact Sony Customer Support at:
http://www.sony.com/tvsupport

oor to speak with a support representative:
United States
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (EST) Mon - Fri
10:30 AM - 7:15 PM (EST) Sat - Sun

Canada
1-877-899-SONY (7669)
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Eastern)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Western)

Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase.

Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store

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WARNING

Safety

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.

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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,
NE PAS OUVRIR

PRECAUCION
RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO
NO ABRIR

Operate the TV only on 120 V AC.
The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into the wall outlet
only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,
contact your dealer.
If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet, unplug the
TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel
before operating it further.
If you will not be using the TV for several days, disconnect the power
by pulling the plug itself. Never pull on the cord.
For details concerning safety precautions, see “Important Safety
Instructions” on page 5.

Installing

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

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This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

The TV should be installed near an easily accessible power outlet.
To prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the ventilation
openings.
Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place subject to
excessive dust or mechanical vibration.
Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41°F (5°C).
If the TV is transported directly from a cold to a warm location, or if
the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may be blurred
or show poor color due to moisture condensation. In this case, please
wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate before turning on the
TV.
To obtain the best picture, do not expose the screen to direct
illumination or direct sunlight. It is recommended to use spot lighting
directed down from the ceiling or to cover the windows that face the
screen with opaque drapery. It is desirable to install the TV in a room
where the floor and walls are not of a reflective material.
See pages 13 and 14 for more information on the installation.

CAUTION

CAUTION
To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC plug with an
extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully
inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Use the following Sony appliance(s) only with the following TV STAND.
SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO.
KDF-42E2000 KDF-46E2000

Note on Caption Vision
This TV provides display of TV closed captioning in accordance with
§15.119 of the FCC rules.

NOTIFICATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
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SONY TV
STAND MODEL
NO.

SU-RG11S

SU-RG12S

KDF-50E2000
KDF-55E2000
SU-RG12L

Use with other TV STAND may cause instability and possibly result in
injury.

To Customers
Sufficient expertise is required for installing the specified product. Be sure
to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and
pay adequate attention to safety during the installation.

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Persuant to FCC regulations, you are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.

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For Customers in the United States
This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated
if sold in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, please
contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance
(http://www.eiae.org).

Note
This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic and digital basic
television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing
such programming. Certain premium, advanced and interactive digital
cable services such as video-on-demand, a cable operator’s enhanced
program guide and data-enhanced television services may require the use
of a set-top box. For more information call your local cable operator.
This television includes a QAM demodulator which should allow you to
receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription
service to a cable service provider. Availability of digital cable television
programming in your area depends on the type of programming and signal
provided by your cable service provider.

Trademark Information
TruSurround XT, SRS and the
symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs,
Inc. TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS
Labs, Inc.
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the following US
patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered
trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer, Inc., registered in
the U.S.A and other countries.
Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.
WEGA, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation and
CineMotion are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
This TV is manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
This TV incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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Important Safety Instructions
1)

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.

Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

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Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

Be sure to observe the TV’s “For Safety”
section on page 6.

Antennas
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An
outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead
power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come
in contact with such power lines or circuits.
WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM,
EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM
CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT
WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.
Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA and Section 54
of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with
respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.

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Antenna Grounding According to the NEC

For Safety

Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna
Grounding.

Be Careful When Moving the
TV

Antenna lead-in wire
Ground clamp

Electrical
service
equipment

NEC: National
Electrical Code

Antenna lead-in wire
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding conductors
(NEC section 810-21)
Ground clamps
Power service grounding
electrode system (NEC Art
250 Part H)

Watch your footing while installing the TV.

Clean the rear cover area of the TV regularly. Dust in the rear cover
area may cause a problem with the cooling system of the TV set.

Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry soft
cloth. To remove dust from the screen, wipe it
gently with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be
removed with a cloth slightly dampened with
solution of mild soap and warm water. Never
use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine for cleaning. If the
picture becomes dark after using the TV for a long period of time, it
may be necessary to clean the inside of the TV. Consult qualified
service personnel.
Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this unit. Cleaning this
unit with a plugged AC power cord may result in electric shock.

The screen surface has a special coating to reduce reflections. To prevent
screen damage, clean the screen as follows:

Clean the screen with a soft cloth.
To remove hard contamination, use a cloth moistened with a
solution of mild detergent and water. Do not spray cleaning solution
directly onto the TV. It should only be sprayed to moisten the
cleaning cloth.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline cleaner, acid cleaner,
scouring powder, chemical cloth, or solvent such as alcohol,
benzene or thinner, as these may scratch the screen's coating.

Service
Damage Requiring Service
Do not attempt to service the set by yourself since opening
the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards.
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.

Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician
certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts.

POWER

Carry the TV in the Specified
Manner
If you carry the TV in a manner other than the
specified manner and without the specified number
of persons, it may drop and a serious injury may be
caused. Be sure to follow the instructions
mentioned below.
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Carry the TV with the specified number of persons (see page 13).
Hold the TV tightly when carrying it.
Before carrying the TV, disconnect any accessories or cables.

Although the TV is made with high-precision technology, black dots may
appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly
on the screen. This is a structural property of the panel and is not a defect.

Installation
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On Contamination on the Screen Surface
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STD/DUO

About the TV

Cleaning

When you place the TV in position, be careful
not to drop it on your foot or fingers.

If direct sunlight or other strong illumination shines on the screen,
part of the screen may appear white due to reflections from behind
the screen. This is a structural property of the TV.
Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight.
The picture quality may be affected by your viewing position. For
the best picture quality, install your TV according to
“Recommended Viewing Area” on page 15.
When installing your TV against a wall, keep it at least 4 inches (10
cm) away from the wall.

Projection Lamp
s

Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source. It is time to
replace the lamp with a new one (not supplied) when:
• the message, “Projection lamp is nearing end of life. Please
replace the lamp.” appeared on the screen,
• the lamp replacement indicator on the front panel blinks in red,
• screen images become dark,
• no image appears on the display after prolonged use.
In rare instances, the bulb may pop inside the lamp unit, but the lamp
unit is designed to contain all of broken glass pieces inside the lamp
unit. (See “Replacing the Lamp” on page 76.)
When the lamp eventually burns out, you may hear a noticeable pop
sound. This is normal and is inherent in this type of lamp.

Cooling Fan
This TV uses a cooling fan. You may hear the noise of fan running,
depending on the placement of your TV. The noise may be more noticeable
during the night or when the background noise level is low.

Disposal of Used Batteries
To preserve our environment, dispose of used batteries according to your
local laws or regulations.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
See “Replacing the Lamp” on page 76.

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Contents
II
Introducing the TV
Welcome ................................................................9
Package Contents............................................9
Features...........................................................9
Enjoying Your TV................................................11
Notes on the TV .............................................11
Screen............................................................11
Indicators .......................................................12
Projection Lamp .............................................12
Installing the TV ..................................................13
Carrying Your TV ...........................................13
Take Precaution during Installation................13
Preventing the TV from Toppling Over ..........14
When Installing Your TV against a Wall.........14
Recommended Viewing Area ........................15
TV Controls and Connectors .............................16
Front Panel ....................................................16
Side and Rear Panel......................................18

Connecting the TV
Overview..............................................................20
Making Video and Audio Connections ...........20
About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter.................21
About Using S VIDEO....................................21
Basic Connections .............................................22
Cable System and/or VHF/UHF Antenna
System ...........................................................23
HD Cable Box/
HD Satellite Box.............................................24
Equipment with DVI Connection ....................25
Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna ...........26
Equipment with Digital Audio (Optical)...........27
Setting Up the Channel List...............................28
Using Initial Setup ..........................................28
Connecting Optional Equipment.......................29
VCR and Cable ..............................................30
VCR and Cable Box.......................................31
DVD Player with Component
Video Connectors ..........................................33
DVD Player with
S VIDEO and Audio Connectors....................34

Personal Computer ....................................... 35
Camcorder or Video Game Equipment ......... 36
Audio Receiver.............................................. 37

Watching the TV
Overview ............................................................. 38
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control ... 38
Button Descriptions........................................... 39
Programming the Remote Control ................... 41
Using Other Equipment with Your Remote
Control ......................................................... 43
Special Buttons on the Remote Control .......... 46
Using the TOOLS Button .............................. 46
Using the TOOLS Button in PC Mode........... 46
Using the JUMP Button................................. 47
Using the FREEZE Button ............................ 47
Using the GUIDE Button ............................... 48
Using the WIDE Button ................................. 49
Using the WIDE Button in PC Mode ............. 50
Using the WIDE Button in PC Mode continued.
51

Using the Menus
Overview of MENU ............................................. 52
Navigating and Selecting Items........................ 54
Using External Inputs in MENU ........................ 54
Using Favorites in MENU .................................. 54
Using Cable in MENU ........................................ 55
Using Antenna in MENU.................................... 55
Using Settings in MENU .................................... 56

Using the Settings
Overview ............................................................. 57
Accessing the Picture Settings ........................ 59
Selecting Picture Options.............................. 59
Accessing the Sound Settings ......................... 62
Selecting Sound Options............................... 62
Accessing the Screen Settings ........................ 64
Selecting Screen Options.............................. 64
Accessing the Channel Settings ...................... 66
Selecting Channel Options............................ 66
Accessing the Parental Lock Settings............. 68

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Selecting Parental Lock Options....................68
Viewing Blocked Programs ............................69
Selecting Custom Rating Options ..................69
Accessing the Setup Settings ...........................71
Selecting Setup Options ................................71
Programming Caption Vision (CC).................74

Other Information
Overview..............................................................75
Contacting Sony .................................................75
Replacing the Lamp............................................76
How to Replace the Lamp..............................76
Troubleshooting .................................................80
Remote Control..............................................80
Picture............................................................81
Sound.............................................................82
Channels........................................................82
General ..........................................................83
PC Input Signal Compatibility Chart .................85
Specifications ....................................................86

Index
Index ....................................................................88

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Introducing the TV

Thank you for purchasing this Sony’s HD LCD projection TV. This manual
is for models KDF-42E2000 (US model only), KDF-46E2000, KDF50E2000 and KDF-55E2000.

Package Contents

Along with your new TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two
AA (R6) batteries. See page 87 for the complete list of packaging contents.

Features

Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include:
❑ WEGA Engine: Delivers superb picture quality from any video source
by minimizing the signal deterioration caused by digital-to-analog
conversion and stabilizing the signal processing. This engine features
unique Sony technology, including:
• DRC® (Digital Reality Creation)-MF V1: Unlike conventional
line doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal's
NTSC waveform with the near-HD equivalent by digital mapping
processing. The DRC Palette option lets you customize the level of
detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity).
❑

Integrated HDTV: You can watch digital televised programs and enjoy
the improved audio/video quality offered by these programs.

❑

Advanced Iris: Automatically detects the brightness of the screen. By
adjusting the iris shutter, this feature can provide you with the best
contrast and brightness from one scene to the next for your TV viewing.

❑

MENU: Sony’s unique user interface provides easy access to useful TV
functions such as external inputs (switch among connected
equipments), favorite channels (create a list of your favorite channels),
cable channels (view cable channels), antenna channels (view antenna
channels) or to customize your TV settings.
Wide Screen Mode: Allows you to watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in
wide screen mode (16:9 aspect ratio).
CineMotion®: Using the reverse 3-2 pull down technology, the
CineMotion feature provides smoother picture movement when playing
back movies or other video sources on film.
Parental Control: Downloadable digital rating and V-Chip technology
allows parents to block unsuitable programming from younger viewers.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Inputs: Provide an
uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and
any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box,
Blu-ray DiscTM player, DVD player, and A/V receiver. Your personal
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computer can be connected to this TV with HDMI Input (see page 35).
HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel
digital audio.
Component Video Inputs: Offers a high-quality video for DVD (480p,
480i) and digital set-top box (1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i) connections.

❑

S VIDEO Inputs: Provides a high-quality image from connected
equipment.

❑

Favorite Channels: Allows you to navigate a list of up to 16 favorite
channels without leaving the current channel.

❑

Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output
between programs and commercials.

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Enjoying Your TV
To enjoy your TV for years to come and maintain its original picture quality,
you should perform periodic maintenance.

To enjoy clear picture
❑

Prevent sunlight or other light sources from shining directly onto the
screen.

❑

The screen surface is easily scratched. Do not rub, touch, or tap it with
sharp or abrasive objects (see “On Contamination on the Screen
Surface” on page 6).

When not using the TV for a long period of time
❑

Unplug the AC power cord from the outlet if you anticipate not using
the TV for more than a week.

When turning off the power
❑

The cooling fan will continue to operate for about two minutes. Allow
several minutes before unplugging from the outlet or switching the
breaker off.

On moisture condensation
❑

Screen

If your TV is moved directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed
in a humid room, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the
picture may blur or show poor color. This is caused by moisture
condensation on the lenses inside. Wait a few hours to let the moisture
evaporate before turning on the TV. When the condensation has
evaporated, the picture will return to normal.

To minimize reflection, the screen surface has a special coating.
Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage the screen surface. Special
care is required.
Cleaning the Screen Surface

Dust and dirt on the screen can affect the picture quality. To dust off the
screen use a soft cloth. Be sure to follow the cleaning instruction on page 6
for stubborn stains and dirt.
Temporary Image Retention

When high contrast non-moving images such as station logos and channel
numbers are displayed for a long period of time, there may be some image
retention on the screen. This is only a temporary condition. Turning off the
power for a while or letting the TV run on another channel will eliminate the
image retention.

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Indicators
Screen

PUSH OPEN

TIMER

LAMP

POWER/STANDBY

POWER

Indicators

The indicators show the current status of your TV. If there is a change in the
condition or a problem with the TV, the indicators will flash or light up in
the manner described below to let you know that it requires your attention.

Projection Lamp
How to replace the lamp,
see page 76.

Indicator
POWER flashing

Flashing because...
green : The lamp for the light source is preparing to turn
on. When it is ready, the green indicator stays on.
red : The lamp door or the lamp is not securely attached.
The red indicator will continue to flash in intervals of three
blinks at a time until the lamp door or the lamp is placed
correctly. When the lamp door or the lamp is securely
attached, the TV will turn on with green indicator.

LAMP indicator
flashes
TIMER indicator is
lit

The projection lamp has burned out. Replace it with new
one (see page 76).
When one of the timers is set, the orange indicator will
remain lit (will not flash) even when the TV is turned off.

Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source. As with any lamp, it has a
lifespan and needs to be replaced when the Lamp indicator flashes or the
screen becomes darker. Your TV also has a function to display a message,
“Projection lamp is nearing end of life. Please replace the lamp.” to let you
know that the lamp has reached its expected lifespan. Note the following:
❑ After turning on your TV, it may take a while (1 minute or less) before
the picture appears.
❑

When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. Replace the
lamp with a new Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied).

❑

After lamp is replaced, please set the “Lamp Replacement” option in the
Setup Settings (see page 76 and 73).

✍

The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV is in
use. To avoid eye discomfort or injury, do not look into the light
housing when the power is on.

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Installing the TV
Carrying Your TV

Carrying the TV requires at least two people. Do not hold by the pedestal or
the front panel of the TV. Doing so may cause these parts to break off.
Introducing the TV

Do not grasp the pedestal
or the front panel of the TV.

When moving the TV, place one hand in the hole on the lower portion of the
TV while grasping the top with the other hand, as shown in the illustration
below.
KDF-42/46E2000

KDF-50/55E2000

If you have connected cables and cords, be sure to unplug them before
moving the TV.

Take Precaution
during Installation

To ensure the safety of children and the TV, keep children away from the TV
during installation. Climbing on or pushing the TV or its stand may cause it
to fall and damage the TV.

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Preventing the TV
from Toppling Over

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As a protective measure, secure the TV as follows.
Using the TV stand with support belts
❑ Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU-RG11S (for KDF-

42E2000)/SU-RG12S (for KDF-46E2000)/SU-RG12L (for KDF50/55E2000) with a support belt designed for your TV.

✍ When using the SU-RG11S (for KDF-42E2000)/SU-RG12S (for KDF46E2000)/SU-RG12L (for KDF-50/55E2000) stand for your TV, you
must use the support belt.

When Installing Your
TV against a Wall

Keep your TV at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall to provide proper
ventilation. Blocking the ventilation opening of the cooling fan may damage
the TV.

12 inches
(approx. 30cm)

4 inches
(10cm)

4 inches
(10cm)
4 inches
(10cm)

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Never install the TV as follows
Air circulation is blocked

Air blown into cooling fan.

Introducing the TV

✍ Do not install the TV near any ventilation, as it may affect the
normal TV operating temperature.

Recommended
Viewing Area

Your viewing position may affect the picture quality.
For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below.
Model

Viewing distance

KDF-42E2000
KDF-46E2000
KDF-50E2000
KDF-55E2000

min. 5.9 ft. (approx. 1.8 m)
min. 6.2 ft. (approx. 1.9 m)
min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m)
min. 6.8 ft. (approx. 2.1 m)

Horizontal Viewing Area
55
in
50 ches
in
m
46 ches min. 6.8
in
42 ches in. 6.6 ft. (ap
inc
hes min. 6 ft. (a prox.
min .2 ft ppro 2.1 m
. 5.9 . (ap x. 2
)
ft. ( prox .0 m)
app . 1.
rox 9 m
. 1.8 )
m)
65
65
˚˚

Vertical Viewing Area
55
inc
50 i hes m
i
nch
es n. 6.8

46 i
min
ft. (
n
42 i ches m . 6.6 ft appro
nch
x
.
es min. 6.2 (appro . 2.1 m
in. 5 ft. (ap x. 2. )
0
.9 ft
p
. (ap rox. 1 m)
pro .9 m
x. 1
)
.8 m
)

65
˚
65.

30˚
30˚

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TV Controls and Connectors
Front Panel
To open the panel

To open the front panel of your TV, push up the
panel door just under the “PUSH OPEN” mark.

TIMER

PUSH OPEN

LAMP POWER/STANDBY

POWER

TV/VIDEO

VOLUME

PUSH OPEN

CANNEL

TIMER

LAMP

POWER

TV/VIDEO

VOLUME

CHANNEL

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Description

1 MENU

Press to display MENU to activate the
, B, b, v, and V buttons. Press again to exit MENU to
activate the TV/VIDEO, – VOLUME + and – CHANNEL+ buttons.

Press to confirm the selection or setting.
Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV’s video inputs.

TV/VIDEO
3

Press to adjust the volume.
– VOLUME +

Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold either – or +.
– CHANNEL +

5 TIMER LED
6 LAMP LED
7 POWER

Infrared
Receiver

9 POWER
q; Speaker

When lit in orange, indicates one of the timers is set. When it is set, this LED will remain lit even if
the TV is turned off. For details, see page 72.
Flashes in red when the lamp for the light source has burned out. For details, see “Replacing the
Lamp” on page 76.
Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. If the LED blinks in red continuously, this may
indicate the display unit needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on page 2). When the red
LED blinks only three times, the lamp door of the lamp unit or the lamp itself is not securely
attached (see page 78).
Receives IR signals from the remote control.
Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected.
Press to turn on and off the TV.
Outputs the audio signal.

✍

The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference
when operating the TV.

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Item

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(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

Side and Rear Panel

R-AUDIO-L(MONO) VIDEO

VIDEO/HD/DVD IN

2
3

TV/VIDEO

4
1

VHF/UHF

TIMER

PUSH OPEN

LAMP

POWER/STANDBY

POWER

VOLUME

CANNEL

5
Y

qs
S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO
PR OUT
(VAR/FIX)

5
CABLE

L (MONO)

AUDIO
R

VIDEO IN

HD/DVD IN

(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

R
L
AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIO
(OPTICAL) OUT

SERVICE
ONLY

PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL

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Description

1 HD/DVD IN 2
(1080i/720p/
480p/480i)

Connects to your equipment’s component video (YPBPR) output jacks. Component video
provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (4 of rear panel) or the composite video
(6 of rear panel) connections (see page 19).When Auto is selected for the Video 2
(Component) option in the Setup settings, the component video function will be the default
stream when present (see page 73).
Connects to the composite video output jack on your camcorder or other video equipment.

2 VIDEO IN 2

✍

3 AUDIO IN 2
L (MONO)/R

When connecting composite video to VIDEO IN 2, be sure to select Video 2
(Component) to Off in the Setup settings to activate both audio and video
function for composite connection (see page 73).
Connects to the audio (L/R) output jacks of your equipment such as camcorder or other video
equipment which you want an easy access.

4 VIDEO IN 1
S VIDEO

Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has
S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the composite video (6).

5 VHF/UHF
CABLE

RF input that connects to your cable and VHF/UHF antenna signal.

6 VIDEO IN 1/3
VIDEO/
L (MONO)AUDIO-R
7 DIGITAL AUDIO
(OPTICAL) OUT
PCM/DOLBY*
DIGITAL

Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your VCR or other video
equipment. A third composite video and audio (VIDEO 2) is located on the left side panel of
the TV.

8 HDMI IN 6
HDMI/
R-AUDIO-L

0 Service Port

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital
audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such
as a set-top box, Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, A/V receiver as well as PC. HDMI supports
enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. You can also connect a
DVI-equipped device to your TV by using an HDMI-to-DVI cable.
When HDMI to DVI cable is used to connect your equipment for video, be sure to use audio
cable for the sound. See page 35 for connecting to your personal computer.
For service use only.

qa AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX) L/R

Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment. You can use
these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system.

qs HD/DVD IN 4/5
(1080i/720p/
480p/480i)/
L-AUDIO-R

Connects to your equipment’s component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. Component
video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (4) or the composite video (6)
connections.

9 HDMI IN 7

Connects to the optical audio input of a digital audio component that is PCM/Dolby Digital
compatible.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Connecting the TV
Overview
For optimum picture performance, your new LCD Projection TV is capable
of receiving high definition programming through its integrated tuner. It is
also capable of receiving HDTV content from a cable or satellite box via the
video inputs (HDMI and YPBPR component video; see page 24).
To display clear, crisp pictures, your TV must be connected properly. To
properly connect your TV, follow the basic connections provided in this
section. Advanced connection examples are provided in the separate Quick
Setup Guide accompanied with your TV. The Quick Setup Guide provides a
variety of optional equipment connection diagrams.
It is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna/cable input using
the 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm
twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio frequency, resulting in signal
deterioration.
When the antenna/cable connection is done, you must perform an Initial
Setup so your TV will create a list of channels you can view (see page 28).
After you can receive and view programming you should select the proper
Wide Mode setting to display the picture in your preferred aspect ratio. See
“Changing the Wide Screen Mode” on pages 49-51.

Making Video and
Audio Connections

Below are different types of video connectors available these days. Your TV
comes with all types of connectors with the exception of the DVI connector
but your cable box or satellite receiver may be equipped with this type.
When connecting your TV, use the inputs that are available on your devices
that provide the best video performance, as described below.

Best Video
Performance

Connector type

HDMI
(High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

Separate audio
connection required

DVI (Digital Visual Interface) *

Component video
(480i/480p/720p/1080i)

Yes
L-AUDIO-R

S VIDEO
Composite video
RF/Coaxial

* An adapter is necessary when you are connecting a DVI-equipped device to this TV
(see page 21).

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About Using HDMI
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If you are connecting equipment with DVI connector with this TV, you will
need to use an adapter. You can use an HDMI-to-DVI cable or an HDMI
adapter (not supplied). Both are available from your local electronics store.
When you use the adapter, you will also need to use separate audio cables
for sound as DVI connector is for video signals only.
Connecting the TV

HDMI-to-DVI cable

Audio cable

HDMI adapter

About Using
S VIDEO

If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack
(shown at left), you can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture
quality (compared to an A/V cable). Because S VIDEO carries only
the video signal, you also need to connect audio cables for sound, as
shown below.
Example of an S VIDEO Connection
Rear of TV
1

S VIDEO cable

S VIDEO

VIDEO

Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.

L (MONO)

Equipment with S VIDEO

AUDIO
R

VIDEO IN

Audio cable

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Basic Connections
The way in which you connect your TV will vary, depending on how your
home receives a signal (antenna and satellite; cable and cable box) and
whether or not you plan to connect a VCR.
If You Are Connecting

See Page

Cable System and/or VHF/UHF Antenna
System

HD Cable Box/ HD Satellite Box
Equipment with DVI Connection
Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna
Equipment with Digital Audio (Optical)

24
25
26
27

If you are connecting a VCR
❑

See the connections described on pages 30 and 31.

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Cable System
and/or VHF/UHF
Antenna System

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Connecting a cable system and/or an external VHF/UHF antenna to the
VHF/UHF input and or CABLE will allow you to enjoy high definition and
standard definition digital programming (if available in your area) along
with the standard definition analog programming

✍

Rear of TV
75-ohm Coaxial cable
75-ohm Coaxial cable
ENT

JUMP

ANT

SURROUND

SOUND

FREEZE
MODE
PICTURE

WIDE

ANT button

To switch between the VHF/UHF (antenna) input and the CABLE input,
press the ANT button on the remote control.

TO
O

RN
TU
RE

✍

Do not use an indoor antenna, which is especially susceptible to
radio noise.

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Connecting the TV

This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming
for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna
(ATSC).

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HD Cable Box/
HD Satellite Box
z The HDMI jack
provides both video
and audio signals, so it
is not necessary to
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You can also enjoy high definition programming by subscribing to high
definition cable service or high definition satellite service. For the best
possible picture, connect these components to your TV via the HDMI or
component video (with audio) input on the back of your TV.
Rear of TV

4
1

VHF/UHF

CABLE

5
Y

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO
OUT

(VAR/FIX)

L (MONO)

AUDIO
R

VIDEO IN

HD/DVD IN

(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

R
L
AUDIO

6
DIGITAL AUDIO
(OPTICAL) OUT

7
SERVICE
ONLY

PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL

AUDIO-L
Y
AUDIO-R
Or connection
with component
cable

PB
PR
Cable/
Satellite

HDMI cable

OUT

High Definition Cable Box/High Definition Satellite Box

✍

Component video (YPBPR) or HDMI connection is necessary to
view 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i formats. Note that this TV displays
all format types of picture in TV’s panel resolution of 1,280 × 720.

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Equipment with DVI
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Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

If you are connecting with DVI-HDTV output, you can connect to the TV’s
HDMI IN (Video 6) jack by using an HDMI-to-DVI cable or an adapter
(both not supplied).
Rear of TV

Connecting the TV

Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.

R
L
AUDIO

Equipment with DVI output

z When connecting to a
DVI output, audio cable
must be used
simultaneously for the
audio signal. DVI carries
video signal only.

DVI-HDTV

AUDIO-R
AUDIO-L

Audio cable

✍

HDMI-to-DVI cable
or adapter

When using a HDMI-to-DVI cable or an adapter, be sure to connect
the DVI output connector first; then connect to the HDMI input on
your TV.

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❑

Satellite Receiver
and Cable/Antenna

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SAT signals are selected by the SAT Box connected to the VIDEO
INPUT. TV signals are selected from the signal connected to the
CABLE input.

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s
SATELLITE IN jack.

Use A/V and S VIDEO cables to connect the satellite receiver’s AUDIO
and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks.

Use a coaxial cable to connect your cable to the TV’s CABLE jack, or
your antenna to the TV’s VHF/UHF jacks.

✍

If your satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO
cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.

Rear of TV
1

VHF/UHF

S VIDEO

CABLE

VIDEO
L (MONO)

Coaxial cable

AUDIO
R

VIDEO IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO
AUDIO-L
AUDIO-R

Satellite receiver

Satellite
antenna
cable
A/V cable
Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.

S VIDEO cable

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Equipment with
Digital Audio
(Optical)

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Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

You can use the TV's DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT jack to connect a
digital audio device that is PCM/Dolby Digital compatible, such as an audio
amplifier.

Rear of TV
DIGITAL AUDIO
(OPTICAL) OUT
PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL

Optical audio cable
Audio amplifier
LINE
OUT
L AUDIO R

LINE
IN

OPTICAL
IN

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Using an optical audio cable, connect the device's OPTICAL IN jack to the
TV's DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT jack.

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Setting Up the Channel List
After you finish connecting the TV, you can run the Initial Setup to create a
list of available analog and digital channels. The Initial Setup screen appears
when you turn on the TV for the first time after hooking it up. If you choose
to set up the channels at a later time, select the Auto Program option to scan
available channels (see page 66).

✍

Using Initial Setup

The Auto Program setup in the initial setup does not apply for
installations that use a cable box for all channel selection.

To run Initial Setup the first time you turn on your TV

TV POWER

Press
to turn on the TV.
The Initial Setup screen appears.

Press V or v to highlight the on-screen
display language. Then press
. The
message “First please connect cable and/or
antenna” appears. This may require 50+
minutes for completion and “Start auto
program now?” appears.
3 Press V or v to highlight “Yes” then press .
Auto Program performed through Initial Setup will automatically create a
list of receivable channels from both VHF/UHF antenna and cable TV
channels if both sources are connected.

✍

Auto Program may take a while (20 to 50 minutes) to complete. A
progress bar is displayed while available channels are being
scanned. If you cancel the Auto Program before all receivable
channels are scanned, you may want to perform the task later (see
“To run Auto Program at a later time” below).
If you selected “No” during the Initial Setup, the Initial Setup
message will appear each time you turn on the TV as a reminder
until you complete the Auto Program.

To run Auto Program at a later time

1
2
✍

Select Settings in MENU, and then go to Channel settings.
Select Auto Program then select Start.
Auto Program will create a list of receivable channels for the
current input (VHF/UHF antenna or CABLE). You will be required to
run Auto Program for each RF input to create a list of available
channels from both inputs.

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Connecting Optional Equipment
You can connect a variety of optional equipment to your TV. This section
provides some of the individual connections you can make. For multiple
connections, please refer to the Quick Setup Guide.
If You Are Connecting

See Page

VCR and Cable Box

DVD Player with Component Video Connectors

DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors

Personal Computer

Camcorder or Video Game Equipment

Audio Receiver

Connecting the TV

VCR and Cable

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Use this hookup if:
❑ You have cable TV that does not require a cable box.
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

1
2

Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter.

Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter's other output jack to the
VCR’s input jack.

Use A/V and S VIDEO cables to connect the VCR’s AUDIO and
S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks.

✍

Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the output jack of the splitter to
the TV’s CABLE jack.

If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable
(yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.

Rear of TV
4
1

VHF/UHF

CABLE

5
Y

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO
OUT

(VAR/FIX)

L (MONO)

AUDIO

Coaxial
cable

VIDEO IN

S VIDEO

Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.

HD/DVD IN

(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

VIDEO
AUDIO-L
AUDIO-R

A/V cable

VCR

Coaxial
cable

S VIDEO cable

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Use this hookup if:
❑ Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of them
(pay channels vs. regular cable channels) and you need to use a cable
box.
With this connection you can:
Use the TV’s remote control to change channels on your cable box
when the signal is scrambled. To program your Sony remote control to
operate your cable box, see “Programming the Remote Control” on
page 41.

❑

Use the TV’s remote control to change channels on your TV when the
signal is not scrambled. Your TV’s tuner provides a better picture
quality than the output of your cable box.

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

1
2

Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter.

Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter’s other output jack to the
cable box’s input jack.

Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box’s output jack to the VCR’s
RF input jack.

Use an A/V cable to connect the cable box’s A/V output jacks to the
TV’s A/V input jacks.

Use an A/V and S VIDEO cables to connect the VCR’s AUDIO and S
VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks.

✍

7
✍

Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the output jack of the splitter to
the TV’s CABLE jack.

If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable
(yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.

Run Initial Setup, as described in “Setting Up the Channel List” on page
28.
To view scrambled channels, tune the TV to the channel the cable
box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use the cable box to
switch channels.

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Rear of TV
4
1

VHF/UHF

CABLE

5
Y

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO
OUT

(VAR/FIX)

L (MONO)

S VIDEO
cable

AUDIO
R

VIDEO IN

Coaxial
cable

CATV
cable

VIDEO
AUDIO-L
AUDIO-R

HD/DVD IN

(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

VIDEO
AUDIO-L
AUDIO-R

VCR

6
Splitter

Coaxial
cable

A/V cable

Cable box

A/V cable
Coaxial cable
Cables are often
color-coded to
connectors. Connect red
to red,
white to white, etc.

If you are connecting a
digital cable box, you will
need a special bidirectional splitter
designed to work with your
cable box.

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DVD Player with
Component
Video Connectors

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Use this hookup if:
❑ Your DVD player has component (YPBPR) jacks.
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

The YPBPR jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled YCBCR,
or Y, B-Y and R-Y. If so, connect the cables to like colors.

Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player’s AUDIO OUT jacks to
the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks. Be sure to use the same row of inputs that
you used for the video connection (HD/DVD IN 4 or 5).

Component video cable
Y
PB
PR
DVD player

Rear of TV

5
Y

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO
OUT

(VAR/FIX)

L (MONO)

AUDIO
R

VIDEO IN

Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.

HD/DVD IN

(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

AUDIO-R
AUDIO-L

Audio cable

✍

To take advantage of the Wide Mode feature, set the DVD player’s
aspect ratio to 16:9. For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with your DVD player.

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Use a component video cable to connect the DVD player’s YPBPR jacks
to the TV’s YPBPR jacks. Use the HD/DVD IN 4 or 5 input.

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DVD Player with
S VIDEO and Audio
Connectors

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Use this hookup if:
❑ Your DVD player does not have component (YPBPR) jacks.
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

Use an A/V cable to connect the DVD player’s AUDIO OUT jacks to
the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks.

Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player’s S VIDEO jack to
the TV’s S VIDEO jack.
Rear of TV
S VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD player

S VIDEO
cable

VIDEO
L (MONO)
AUDIO
R

VIDEO IN

AUDIO-R

VIDEO

Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.

AUDIO-L

A/V cable

✍
✍

If your DVD player is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO
cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.
To watch a DVD, press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD
input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). If you have a non-Sony DVD
player and want to set up the TV remote control to operate it,
you must program the remote control. See “Programming the
Remote Control” on page 41.
To control DVD functions with the TV remote control, see
“Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer” on page 43.
To easily identify equipment connected to the TV, see the
instructions for setting up Label Video Inputs on page 71.

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If you want to use your TV as your computer monitor, you can connect your
PC to the TV.
To connect a PC (personal computer)

Rear of TV

R
L
AUDIO

Audio-R
Audio-L

Audio
cable

HDMI-toDVI cable

To audio output jack

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You have a choice of connecting PC to the TV's HDMI 6 Input or HDMI 7
Input (only with HDMI connection). HDMI-to-DVI cable will carry digital
video from your PC to TV. To listen to audio from your PC, you will need to
connect audio cable.

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You can connect a camcorder or Video Game Equipment to your TV. For
easy connection, use VIDEO IN 2 on the left side of the TV. To use the S
VIDEO jack instead of the VIDEO jack (yellow), use VIDEO IN 1 on the
rear panel of the TV.
To connect a camcorder or Video Game Equipment to VIDEO IN 1

Use A/V and S VIDEO cables to connect the AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT
jacks on the camcorder or Video Game Equipment to the AUDIO and
S VIDEO IN jacks on the rear panel of the TV, as shown below.
To connect a camcorder or Video Game Equipment to VIDEO IN 2

Select Off in the Video 2 (Component) option in the Setup settings (see
page 73). Use an A/V cable to connect the A/V output jacks on the
camcorder or Video Game Equipment to the A/V input jacks on the left side
of the TV.

✍
✍

If your camcorder is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO
cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.
If you have a mono camcorder, connect its audio output jack to the
TV’s L MONO audio input jack.
Video Game Equipment
Camcorder

Rear of TV
1

S VIDEO

VIDEO
VIDEO
L (MONO)

AUDIO-L

AUDIO
R

AUDIO-R
VIDEO IN

To
S VIDEO
jack

To A/V output jacks

S VIDEO cable
A/V cable

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For improved sound quality, you may want to play the TV’s audio through
your stereo system (see page 63).
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

Using an audio cable, connect the TV’s AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) jacks to
the audio receiver’s audio LINE IN jacks.
Connecting the TV

Rear of TV
AUDIO-L

AUDIO
OUT

(VAR/FIX)

L
R

AUDIO-R

Audio cable

Line
input

Audio receiver

Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.

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Watching the TV
Overview
The table on the next page describes the buttons on the remote control.
Topic

Page

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control
Button Descriptions

38
39

Programming the Remote Control
Manufacturer’s Codes

41
42

Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control
Special Buttons on the Remote Control

43
46

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E on
the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

,
✍
✍
✍

To avoid possible damage from battery leakage, remove the
batteries if you anticipate the remote control will not be used for an
extended period.
Handle the remote control with care. Avoid dropping it, getting it
wet, or placing it in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in high
humidity.
Your remote control can be programmed to operate most video
equipment. (See “Programming the Remote Control” on page 41.)

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Button Descriptions
SLEEP

TV/VIDEO

Button

POWER TV POWER

1 TV/VIDEO
BD/DVD

DVR/VCR SAT/CABLE

FUNCTION

2 SLEEP

3 FUNCTION
Buttons
ENT

ANT

SURROUND

FREEZE

SOUND

MODE
PICTURE

WIDE

DI
S

PL
AY

4 0-9, ENT
5

TO
O

6 JUMP

REPLAY

ADVANCE NEXT

7 ANT

PLAY

VISUAL SEARCH

PAUSE

STOP

VOL

9 SOUND

MUTING

REC

8 SURROUND

REC PAUSE

BD/DVD
TOP MENU MENU

REC STOP

0 GUIDE
qa RETURN

qs BD/DVD,
DVD/VCR
Operating
Buttons

z The 5 button, CH + button
and PLAY button have a
tactile dot. Use the tactile
dot as a reference when
operating the TV.

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JUMP

Description

Press to cycle through the video equipment connected to your TV’s
video inputs.
Press repeatedly to select the desired amount of time (Off, 15
minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes or 120
minutes) before TV turns off automatically.
The FUNCTION button indicator lights up momentarily when
pressed to show which external equipment the remote control is
operating. When the remote control is set to operate the external
equipment, these buttons will operate the equipment you choose.
You must first press one of these FUNCTION buttons to operate
the corresponding equipment. See page 41 for Programming the
Remote Control.
Press 0-9 to select a channel: the channel changes after 2 seconds.
Press ENT to change channels immediately.
Use
with the 0-9 and ENT buttons to select digital channels
(for example, 2.1).
Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The TV
alternates between the current channel and the last channel that was
selected with buttons described above in 4 and 5.
Press to change between the VHF/UHF (antenna) input and the
CABLE input.
Press to select TruSurround XT audio effect or Off to turn
this feature off.
Press to cycle through different sound settings: Dynamic for
enhanced treble and bass, Standard for spoken dialog and
Custom for flat setting.
Press to display the TV’s program guide.
Press RETURN to either close the menu screen or move back to
previous layer if you are in the multilayer menu item.
When FUNCTION is switched on BD (Blu-ray Disc)/DVD or
DVR/VCR, these buttons operate the video equipment you have
programmed into the remote control. For details, see “Using
Other Equipment with Your Remote Control” on page 43.
&m PREV: Press to replay the current program from the
previous Chapter Mark (if any) or from the beginning of the live
TV cache.
REPLAY: Press to replay the current program for a set
period of time.
ADVANCE: Press to advance forward a set period of time
when playing back a recorded program.
M& NEXT: Press to advance forward to the next Chapter Mark
(if any) or to live TV when playing back a recorded program.
m (fast reverse): Press to play a program in fast rewind mode.
H PLAY: Press to play a program at a normal speed.
M (fast forward): Press to play a program in fast forward
mode.
X PAUSE: Press to pause playback.
x STOP: Press to stop the playback of a recorded program.

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SLEEP

TV/VIDEO

BD/DVD

Button

POWER TV POWER

DVR/VCR SAT/CABLE

FUNCTION

ENT

JUMP

ANT

FREEZE
MODE
PICTURE

WIDE

ID
E

DI
S

PL
AY

RE
RN

TO
O

qk
ql
w;

REPLAY

ADVANCE NEXT

wa
PLAY

VISUAL SEARCH

PAUSE

STOP

VOL

MUTING

REC

REC PAUSE

BD/DVD
TOP MENU MENU

REC STOP

Description

qd VISUAL
SEARCH
qf MUTING
qg
qh

SURROUND SOUND

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wf
wg

wj
wk

To be used only with your connected external equipment with
visual search function. (Non-operable button for TV)
Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to
unmute.
VOL +/–
Press to adjust the volume.
DVD/VCR
z REC: Press to record. Pressing this button alone starts the
Record Buttons recording process.
X REC PAUSE: Press to pause the recording.
x REC STOP: Press to stop the recording.
BD/DVD TOP
Press to display the top menu or menu.
✍ For more information, refer to the operating manual of
MENU/
the connected equipment.
MENU
POWER
Press to turn on/off the external equipment selected from the
FUNCTION buttons 3.
TV POWER
Press to turn on/off the TV.
FREEZE
Press to freeze the current picture. Press again to restore the
picture. For details, see “Using the FREEZE Button” on
page 47.
Press repeatedly to cycle through the available video picture
PICTURE
modes: Vivid, Standard, Custom. The video picture modes can
be also accessed in the Video menu. For details, see “Selecting
Picture Options” on page 59.
WIDE
Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Screen Mode
setting. The Wide Screen Mode setting can be also accessed in
the Screen setting. For details, see “Using the WIDE Button”
on page 49 and Wide Screen Mode for PC input on page 49.
DISPLAY
Press once to display channel number, label, current time and
other information. Press again to turn Display off. See page 72
for details on setting the time.
V/v/B/b
Press V/v/B/b to move the on-screen cursor. To select an
item, press
.
TOOLS
Press to access Tools menu with commonly used options such
as: Picture Mode, Sound Mode, Wide Mode, Add to
Favorites, Caption Vision (CC) and Alternate Audio.
MENU
Press to access the following with the MENU:
• Watch TV (see page 55).
• Select channels from the Favorite Channels you stored (see
page 54).
• View signals from external equipment such as DVD, VCR
and others (see page 54).
• Adjust or customize TV settings (see Using the Settings on
page 57).
CH +/–
Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels,
press and hold down either +/– button.
F1/F2
Press to select the function of connected components. For details, see
“Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control” on page 43.

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Programming the Remote Control
The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment.

SLEEP

TV/VIDEO

BD/DVD

POWER TV POWER

DVR/VCR SAT/CABLE

Sony Equipment

Programmable Code Number

BD (Blu-ray Disc)/DVD
DVR/VCR
SAT/CABLE

101
901 (Sony Dream System)
801 (Sony Satellite Receiver)

FUNCTION

JUMP

ANT

Find the three-digit code for your equipment from the “Manufacturer’s
Codes” listed on page 42. If more than one code number is listed, try
entering from the code listed first.

1 Press and hold the
,
or
FUNCTION button you want to
program on the remote control and press the
button simultaneously.
The selected FUNCTION button (BD/DVR, VCR/DVD or
SAT/CABLE) will flash.

FREEZE
BD/DVD

SURROUND SOUND

MODE
PICTURE

WIDE

DVR/VCR

SAT/CABLE

DI
SP

Y
LA

DI
S

PL
AY

TO
O

RE
MENU

REPLAY

ADVANCE NEXT

PLAY

VISUAL SEARCH

PAUSE

STOP

VOL

2 Enter the three-digit manufacturer’s code number using the --9
buttons while FUNCTION button is lit. If the code is not entered within
10 seconds, you must start from step 1 again.
3 Press the
button.
When the programming is correct, the selected FUNCTION button
flashes twice. When not correct, the button flashes five times.

✍

DVR/VCR

SAT/CABLE

BD/DVD

MUTING

REC

BD/DVD

While
,
and
buttons are labeled as such, you can still
program any of your connected equipment using any one of the
buttons regardless of the label. For example,
button can be
programmed to operate your VCR. If you have a DVD/VCR combo
that you want to operate with your TV remote control, you can
program with the
or
or even the
, but remember which
button you have programmed for your particular use.

REC PAUSE

BD/DVD
TOP MENU MENU

BD/DVD

REC STOP

DVR/VCR

SAT/CABLE

To check if the code works
POWER

Aim your TV’s remote control at the equipment, and press the green
button. If the equipment turns on and off, the programming is completed. If
not, try the next code listed.

✍
TV

✍

If no code is input within the above specified time, or an invalid or
incorrect code number is input, the remote control automatically
goes back to the previous setting.
In some cases, you may not be able to program your remote
control to operate other equipment. In such cases, use the
equipment’s own remote control.

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ENT

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Manufacturer’s Codes

Manufacturer
Sony DV
Admiral (M. Ward)
Aiwa*
Audio Dynamic
Broksonic
Canon
Citizen
Craig
Curtis Mathes
Daewoo
DBX
Dimensia
Emerson

DVD Players
Manufacturer
Sony
General Electric/RCA
Hitachi
JVC
Magnavox
Mitsubishi
Oritron
Panasonic
Philips
Pioneer
RCA/PROSCAN
Samsung
Toshiba
Zenith

Code
751, 763
755
758
756
757
761
759
753
757
752, 778
755
758
754
760, 762

Fisher
Funai
General Electric
Go Video
Goldstar
Hitachi
Instant Replay
JC Penney

DVD/VCR Combo Units
Manufacturer
Sony
Broksonic
JVC
Panasonic
Samsung
Toshiba
Zenith

Code
767
776
775
777
774
773
768

JVC
Kenwood
LG
LXI (SEARS)

HDD/DVD Combo Units
Manufacturer
Sony

Code
772, 771, 770

DVD Changers
Manufacturer
Sony
Panasonic

Code
765
766

DVR
Manufacturer
Sony

Code
901

Blu-ray Disc Player (BD)
Manufacturer
Sony

Code
101, 102, 103

5.1ch DVD AV System
Manufacturer
Sony (DAV)

Code
601, 602, 603, 604

AV Receivers
Manufacturer
Sony

Code
764

VCRs
Manufacturer
Sony

Code
301, 302, 303
(VHS, 8mm, Beta)

Magnavox
Marantz
Marta
Memorex
Minolta
Mitsubishi/MGA
Multitech
NEC
Olympic
Optimus
Orion
Panasonic
Pentax
Philco
Philips
Pioneer
Quasar
RCA/PROSCAN

Realistic
Sansui

Code
348
327
338, 344
314, 337
319, 317
309, 308
332
302, 332
304, 338, 309
341, 312, 309
314, 336, 337
304
319, 320, 316, 317,
318, 341
330, 335
338
329, 304, 309
322, 339, 340
332
306, 304, 305, 338
309, 308
309, 305, 304, 330,
314, 336, 337
314, 336, 337, 345,
346, 347
314, 336, 332, 337
332
332, 305, 330, 335,
338
308, 309, 310
314, 336, 337
332
309, 335
305, 304
323, 324, 325, 326
325, 338, 321
314, 336, 337
309, 308
327
317
308, 309, 306, 307
305, 304
308, 309
308, 309, 310
308
308, 309, 306
304, 305, 308, 309,
311, 312, 313, 310,
329
309, 330, 328, 335,
324, 338
314

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Manufacturer
Samsung
Sanyo
Scott

Code
322, 313, 321
330, 335
312, 313, 321, 335,
323, 324, 325, 326
Sharp
327, 328
Signature 2000 (M. 338, 327
Ward)
SV2000
338
Sylvania
308, 309, 338, 310
Symphonic
338
Tashiro
332
Tatung
314, 336, 337
Teac
314, 336, 338, 337
Technics
309, 308
Toshiba
312, 311
Wards
327, 328, 335, 331,
332
Yamaha
314, 330, 336, 337
Zenith
331

Cable Boxes
Manufacturer
Sony
Hamlin/Regal
Jerrold/
General Inst./
Motorola
Oak
Panasonic
Pioneer
Scientific Atlanta
Tocom
Zenith

Code
230
222, 223, 224, 225,
226
201, 202, 203, 204,
205, 206, 207, 208,
218, 222
227, 228, 229
219, 220, 221
211, 214, 215
209, 210, 211
216, 217
212, 213

Satellite Receivers
Manufacturer
Sony
Dish Network
Echostar
General Electric
Hitachi
Hughes
JVC
Mitsubishi
Panasonic
Philips
RCA/PROSCAN
Toshiba
Samsung

Code
801
810
810
802
805
804
810
809
803
811
802, 808
806, 807
812

* If an Aiwa VCR does not work even
though you enter the code for Aiwa, enter
the code for Sony instead.

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Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control
To operate other equipment connected to your TV, first turn to page 42 and
program the necessary code. For operating video equipment, press
TV/VIDEO repeatedly until you see the video input on the screen for your
connected equipment. Remote control tips are provided below.

✍

Some functions cannot be operated depending on the equipment.
In that case, operate by the remote control supplied with the
equipment.

Operating a Cable Box
Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate
the cable box

SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION)

Turn on/off

POWER

To Do This ...

Press ...

Select a channel

0-9, ENT

Change channels

CH +/–

Back to previous channel

JUMP

Watching the TV

To Do This ...

Operating a Satellite Receiver
To Do This ...

Press ...

To Do This ...

Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate
the satellite receiver

SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION)

Display channel number

DISPLAY

Turn on/off

POWER

Display SAT Guide

GUIDE

Select a channel

0-9, ENT

Display SAT Menu

Change channels

CH +/–

Move highlight (cursor)

VvBb

Back to previous channel

JUMP

Select item

Operating a VCR
To Do This ...

Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate
the VCR

DVR/VCR (FUNCTION)

Turn on/off

POWER

Change channels

CH +/–

To Do This ...

Press ...

Fast forward

Rewind the tape

Pause

X (press again to resume
normal playback)

Record

Select a channel

0-9, ENT

Play

INPUT SELECT

TV/VIDEO

Stop

Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer
Press ...

To Do This ...

Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate
the DVD

To Do This ...

DVD/VCR (FUNCTION)

Step through different
tracks of the disc

m to fast reverse or M to
fast forward the disc when
pressed during playback

Turn on/off

POWER

Step through different chapters of the
disc

> to step forward or . to
step backward

If you have a DVD changer,
to skip disc

Select a track directly

0-9, ENT

Play

Display the disc menu or top menu

BD/DVD MENU or
TOP MENU

Stop

Display the system MENU

Pause

X (press again to resume
normal playback)

Operate the DVD menu

V v B b,

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Operating a Blu-ray Disc Player (BD)
To Do This ...
Activate the remote control to operate
the Blu-ray Disc player

Press ...

To Do This ...

Press ...

BD/DVD (FUNCTION)

Step through different
tracks of the disc

m to fast reverse or M to
fast forward the disc when
pressed during playback

Turn on/off

POWER

Display the POP UP menu (BD)

BD/DVD MENU

Play

Display the disc menu (DVD)

BD/DVD MENU

Stop

Display the top menu (BD)

BD/DVD TOP MENU

Pause

X (press again to resume
normal playback)

Display the top menu (DVD)

BD/DVD TOP MENU

Operate the menu

V v B b,

Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV)
To Do This ...

Press ...

To Do This ...

Press ...

Play

Activate the remote control to operate
the DVD

BD/DVD (FUNCTION)

Stop

Turn on/off

POWER

Pause

Select other equipment connected to
the DAV

Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback

Disk skip

Specify the previous chapter/track
Specify the next chapter/track

.
>

Display the disc menu or top menu

BD/DVD MENU or
TOP MENU

Move highlight (cursor)

VvBb

Select a track directly

0-9, ENT

Select item
Master volume

VOL +/–, MUTING

Press ...

Operating a DVD/VCR Combo Unit
To Do This ...

Press ...

To Do This ...

Activate the remote control to operate
the DVD/VCR

DVR/VCR (FUNCTION)

Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback

Turn on/off

POWER

Move highlight (cursor)
and select (DVD)

VvBb

Select the DVD
Select the VCR

F1
F2

Record (VCR)

Display the disc menu or top menu

BD/DVD MENU or
TOP MENU

Change channels (VCR)

CH +/– or 0-9, ENT
(using tuner)

Play

Adjust tracking (VCR)

CH +/– (during tape
playback)

Stop

Index search

Pause

INPUT SELECT

TV/VIDEO

Operating a HDD/DVD Combo Unit
To Do This ...

Press ...

To Do This ...

Press ...

Record

Activate the remote control to operate
the DVD/HDD

DVR/VCR (FUNCTION)

REC PAUSE

Turn on/off

POWER

REC STOP

Select the HDD
Select the DVD

F1
F2

Specify the previous chapter/track
Specify the next chapter/track

.
>

Play

Replay

Stop

Advance

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To Do This ...
Pause

Press ...
X

Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback
Move highlight (cursor)
and select

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To Do This ...

Press ...

Display the disc menu or top menu

BD/DVD MENU or
TOP MENU

INPUT SELECT

TV/VIDEO

Press ...

VvBb

Operating a DVR
To Do This ...

To Do This ...

DVR/VCR (FUNCTION)

Jump forward to the next available
chapter

Turn on/off

POWER

Stop

Play

Pause

Record

Record Stop

Record Pause

Jump back while viewing live or record
REPLAY
programs
Slow mode

m/m (press lightly)

Jump forward while viewing recorded
programs

Watching the TV

Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate
the DVR

Operating an AV Receiver
To Do This ...

Press ...

To Do This ...

Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate
the AV Receiver

DVR (FUNCTION)

Master volume

VOL +/–, MUTING

Turn on/off

POWER

Select other input connected to
AV receiver

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Special Buttons on the Remote Control
This TV comes with convenient features that can be either accessed directly
by pressing their buttons on your remote control or pressing the TOOLS
button to display most commonly used functions.

Using the TOOLS
Button

The TOOLS button allows you to access the following functions.
Menu Item
Close
Picture Mode
Sound Mode
Wide Mode
Add to Favorites
Caption Vision (CC)

Reference pages

Close
Picture Mode
Sound Mode

see page 59
see page 62

Wide Mode
Add to Favorites

see page 64
see page 54

Caption Vision (CC) see page 71
Alternate Audio
see page 63

✍
✍

Using the TOOLS
Button in PC Mode

Alternate Audio is only available in TV mode when the program is
broadcasted with an alternate audio.
Add to Favorites is available for TV mode only.

The TOOLS button is also available while in PC input mode. The Tools
menu items are different from your TV and other video inputs.
Close
Picture Mode
Sound Mode
Wide Mode
Caption Vision (CC)

Menu Item

Reference pages

Close
Picture Mode

see page 59

Sound Mode
Wide Mode

see page 62
see page 64

Caption Vision (CC) see page 71

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Using the JUMP
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The JUMP button allows you to jump back and forth between the current
channel and the last channel that was selected.

JUMP

Previous channel

The FREEZE button allows you to temporarily capture a program’s picture.
You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers,
recipes, etc.
To cancel FREEZE and return to normal viewing, press the FREEZE button
again.
FREEZE

Frozen
picture

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Watching the TV

Using the FREEZE
Button

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Using the GUIDE
Button

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Press GUIDE on the TV's remote control to display the Program Guide.
The Program Guide lets you review program information if it is available
from the broadcaster in the information banner.
Channel number,
call letters, etc.
Information Banner
Provide channel
number, program
title, description,
program duration,
time remaining,
rating information,
closed-caption
availability, etc.
Channel list.

Make Way for Ducks!
Time remaining: 1:26

TV-G V S L D

Alt. Audio CC 1080i 16:9

Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley, two
wayward ducks on a unique mission.
1

ABC

DISC

23.1

FAM

TLC

Audio 1 English

HIST

Audio 2 Spanish

SHOW

Audio 3 French

Alternate Audio

C23.1
FAM

Main

Program Options
(When available
from the
broadcaster.)

Using the Program Guide

The Program Guide allows you to select the channels from a drop down list.
The Guide also provides information about the current program being shown
on each channel.

✍

Subchannels are additional channels of programming broadcast
simultaneously. For example, channel 4 might include three
subchannels (4.1, 4.2, 4.3) that are showing programs at the same
time.

Using the Program Options

Each program has a main audio stream (the audio you hear when the channel
is first tuned), and may have alternate audio streams available by the
broadcaster. When available, you will see the alternate audio options as
shown in the illustration above. This option allows you to switch among
these alternate audio streams. The program you are watching may be
broadcast in a different language.

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Using the WIDE
Button

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Wide screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several wide
screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio).
4:3 Original source
(Standard definition source)

Wide Mode :
Wide Zoom

WIDE

Wide Mode :
Normal

Wide Mode :
Wide Zoom
Wide Mode :
Full

Watching the TV

Wide Mode :
Full

16:9 Original source
(High definition source)

Wide Mode :
Zoom

z When the TV receives a
720p or 1080i signal
that is 4:3 aspect ratio
picture with a black bar
at each side, Full
returns the picture to its
original size.

✍

When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal, Normal cannot be
selected.

Changing the wide screen mode
4:3 Original source
(Standard definition source)

16:9 Original source
(High definition source)

z You can also access the
Wide Mode settings in
the Screen settings. For
details, see page 64.

Wide Zoom

Normal
This mode is not available

Full

Zoom

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Using the WIDE
Button in PC Mode

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While in the PC Mode, press the WIDE button to toggle through different
wide screen modes to view the signal from your computer.

z You can also access the
PC Wide Mode settings
in the Screen settings.
For details, see page
64.

Resolution 1152 x 648 or lower

z Depending on the signal
from your PC, your TV
will display black frame
around the picture in
various width.

WIDE

PC Wide Mode :
Normal
PC Wide Mode :
Full 1
PC Wide Mode :
Full 2
PC Wide Mode :
Zoom

Resolution 1152 x 648 or lower
Less than 16:9 PC format

16:9 or more than 16:9 PC format

Incoming
PC signal

Normal

Full 1

Full 2

Zoom

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Resolution higher than 1152 x 648

WIDE

PC Wide Mode :
Full 1
PC Wide Mode :
Full 2
PC Wide Mode :
Zoom

Watching the TV

Resolution higher than 1152 x 648
Less than 16:9 PC format 16:9 or more than 16:9 PC format

Incoming
PC signal

Normal

This mode is
not available

Full 1

Full 2

Zoom

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Using the Menus
Overview of MENU
MENU provides one button access for controlling your TV. It enables you to
perform a variety of tasks intuitively with a control panel on the screen
rather than a variety of remote control button presses.
When you press the
button, you can select from basic TV functions:
External Inputs, Favorites, Cable, Antenna or adjust TV settings.

LA
Y

1
RN
TU
RE

TO
O

Press MENU on the remote.
MENU control panel appears.

REPLAY

External Inputs

ADVANCE NEXT

Favorites

PLAY

VISUAL SEARCH

VOL

PAUSE

STOP

Cable
Antenna

MUTING

Settings
Select from connected equipment
Exit:

Press V/v to highlight the item.

Press

to select.
to exit.

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The MENU screen gives you access to the following items:
Icon

Description

The External Inputs feature lets you select equipment that is connected to
your TV, such as a DVD player. You can assign a label to your equipment or
skip unused inputs conveniently. For details, see page 54.
External Inputs

Favorites

The Cable feature displays the most recently viewed channel on the cable
input.

Cable

The Antenna feature displays the most recently viewed channel on the
antenna input.

Antenna

The Settings feature lets you adjust the Picture, Sound, Screen, Channel,
Parental Lock or Setup settings. For details, see page 56.

Settings

✍

A dot appears next to the currently active TV mode (external input,
cable TV or antenna TV).

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Using the Menus

The Favorites feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite
channels that you specify. For details, see page 54.

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Navigating and Selecting Items
Use your remote control to navigate through MENU and the settings.

Using External Inputs in MENU
The External Inputs feature lets you view from a selected external input
connected to your TV. You can assign a label or skip over unused inputs by
selecting Edit Video Labels. Input label assignment can also be done by
going to Setup settings and select Label Video Inputs (see page 71).
1 Highlight External Inputs from the MENU control panel and press
.
The External Inputs list appears.
External Inputs
Exit
Video 1
Video 2 Camcorder
Video 3 DVD
Video 4 DVR
Video 5
Video 6
Video 7
Edit Video Labels

Exit: MENU

2 Make your selection by pressing M/m to highlight the desired external
input then press

Using Favorites in MENU
The Favorites feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16
favorite channels that you specify. You can create a list using the Add to
Favorites option.
1 Highlight Favorites from the MENU control panel and press .
The Favorite Channels list appears.
Favorite Channels
Add to Favorites
15
15.2
KPBS-DT
Edit Favorites
Exit

Exit: MENU

2 Make your selection by pressing M/m to highlight the desired channel
then press
.
• To add the current channel to the list of Favorite Channels, highlight
Add to Favorites and press
.
• When the Favorite Channels list is full, select Edit Favorites to
remove a channel from the list or go to the Channel settings and
select Favorite Channels to edit the channel.

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Using Cable in MENU
The Cable feature displays the most recently viewed channel on the cable
input.
Highlight Cable from the MENU control panel and press
.
Regularly Scheduled Programming
0:24 Remaining

TV-G V S L D

Alt. Audio CC 1080i 16:9

No program information is available.

If you have not completed the initial channel setup (see page 28)
both Cable and Antenna will tune to the lowest channel number. To
run Auto Program see page 66.

Using Antenna in MENU
The Antenna feature displays the most recently viewed channel on the
antenna input.
Highlight Antenna from the MENU control panel and press
.
Full Focus
0:29 Remaining
Sd Film Festivals Growth

✍

TV-G V S L D

Alt. Audio CC 1080i 16:9

15.1
KPBS-HD

If you have not completed the initial channel setup (see page 28)
both Cable and Antenna will tune to the lowest channel number. To
run Auto Program see page 66.

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Using the Menus

✍

C39.2
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Using Settings in MENU
The Settings feature lets you enter to the settings screen where most of
advanced settings and adjustments are performed. See “Overview ” on page
57.
Navigating Through Settings

The Settings screen provides access to the features:
1 Press
.
2 Select
.
3 Highlight the item: Picture, Sound, Screen, Channel, Parental Lock,
Setup.
4 Press
to select an option.
To exit Settings, press
.

✍

The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation.
Unavailable options are grayed out.

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Using the Settings
Overview
The Settings give you access to the following features:

The on-screen menu color shown in the manual is different from the default
setting (translucent) of your TV, see "Menu Color" on page 73.
(Depending on the signal tuned, you may see a different Setting options on
your screen. Settings displayed here are with the 720p signal.)
Allows you to set/change

Picture Mode (page 59)
Reset (page 59)
Advanced Iris (page 59)
Picture (page 60)
Brightness (page 60)
Color (page 60)
Hue (page 60)
Color Temp. (page 60)
Sharpness (page 60)
Noise Reduction (page 60)

DRC Mode (page 60)
DRC Palette (page 61)
Advanced Settings
(page 61)

Sound Mode (page 62)
Reset (page 62)
Treble (page 62)
Bass (page 62)
Balance (page 62)
Steady Sound (page 62)
Volume Offset (page 62)
Surround (page 62)
BBE (page 62)

MTS (page 63)
Alternate Audio (page 63)
Speaker (page 63)
Audio Out (page 63)
A/V Sync (page 63)

Antenna

Picture
Picture Mode

Exit:

Standard

Reset
Advanced Iris

Auto 1

Picture

Max

Brightness

Color

Hue

Color Temp.

Cool

Sharpness

Sound
Antenna

Sound
Sound Mode

Exit:

Custom

Reset
Treble

Bass

Balance

Steady Sound

Off

Volume Offset

Surround

Off

BBE

Off

Screen
Antenna

Screen

Exit: MENU

Wide Mode

Full

PC Wide Mode

Full 1

Auto Wide

4:3 Default

Off

Display Area

Normal

Horizontal Center

Vertical Center

Vertical Size

Wide Mode (page 64)
PC Wide Mode (page 64)
Auto Wide (page 65)
4:3 Default (page 65)
Display Area (page 65)
Horizontal Center (page 65)
Vertical Center (page 65)
Vertical Size (page 65)

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Settings
Picture

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Settings

Allows you to set/change

Channel

Favorite Channels (page 66)
Digital Channels (page 66)
Auto Program (page 66)
Show/Hide Channels (page 66)
Label Channels (page 67)
Diagnostics (page 67)

Antenna

Channel

Exit:

Favorite Channels
Digital Channels
Auto Program
Show/Hide Channels

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Label Channels
Diagnostics

Parental Lock
Antenna

Parental Lock

Exit: MENU

Password

Setup
Antenna

Setup

Exit:

Caption Vision (CC)

Off

Info Banner

Label Video Inputs
Clock/Timers
Language

English

Video 2 (Component) Off
Menu Color

Translucent

CineMotion

Off

Cooling Mode

Normal

Rating (page 68)
Digital Rating (page 68)
Unrated (page 69)
Change Password (page 69)
Select Country (page 69)

Caption Vision (CC) (page 71)
Info Banner (page 71)
Label Video Inputs (page 71)
Clock/Timers (page 72)
Language (page 72)
Video 2 (Component) (page 73)
Menu Color (page 73)
CineMotion (page 73)
Cooling Mode (page 73)
Lamp Replacement (page 73)
Product Information (page 73)

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Accessing the Picture Settings
1. Press MENU..................

Antenna

Picture

Exit: MENU

Custom settings
Picture Mode

2. Select Settings..............

Standard

Reset

3. Highlight......................

Vivid
Standard

Advanced Iris

Auto 1

Picture

Max

Brightness

Color

Hue

Color Temp.

Cool

Sharpness

Custom

4. Press to select...............
To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b.
Press
to confirm the selection.
To exit the Picture, press
.
MENU

z To quickly and easily
change from one
Picture Mode to
another, use PICTURE
on the remote control.

Using the Settings

Selecting Picture
Options

The Picture settings include the following options:
Option
Picture
Mode
Customized
picture
viewing

Description
Vivid
Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
Standard
Select for standard picture settings. Recommended
for home entertainment.
Custom
Select to display a picture with minimum
enhancements.
✍ You can alter the Picture settings (Picture,
Brightness, Color, etc.) for each Picture Mode and
each video input.

✍

Reset
Advanced
Iris

You may set up a Picture Mode (Vivid, Standard,
Custom) independently for each Video input (Video 1
to Video 7, including the Antenna input). Your Picture
Mode settings are automatically saved after each
selection. This allows you to customize the Picture
Mode setting for each type of signal source.
Select OK to reset all settings and adjustments to the default setting
(except for Advanced Settings).
By selecting the iris option, you can obtain the best brightness and
contrast suited for your TV viewing.
Auto 1/2
Automatically detects the brightness of the screen.
These options are best suited for programs such as
movies that often change between bright scenes and
low light setting scenes.
Auto 1: Recommended option for viewing programs
that have larger variation in brightness from
scene to scene.

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Description

Auto 2: Recommended option for viewing programs
that have less variation in brightness from
scene to scene.
High
With this option, the screen has maximum level of
brightness. It is suitable for TV viewing in a brightly
lit room.
Medium
With this option, the brightness is about the standard
level.
Low
With this option, the screen is dimmed but contrast is
at a maximum. It is suitable for TV viewing in a room
with low lighting.
✍ When Picture Mode is set to Vivid, Advanced Iris
option is automatically set to Auto 1.
Picture
Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color or decrease
picture contrast and soften the color.
Brightness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.
Color
Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity.
Hue
Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones.
Color Temp. Choose from four color temperatures:
White
Cool
Select to give the white colors a blue tint.
intensity
Neutral
Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.
adjustment
Warm 1, 2 Select to give the white colors a red tint. Available
only when Picture Mode is set to Custom.
Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture.
Noise
Select Auto to reduce the noise level of connected equipment. This
also reduces the noise level to the signal from the VHF/UHF jack.
Reduction
✍ When Digital Channel, Component Input, HDMI Input or
Freeze mode is in use, Auto is not available.
DRC Mode High
Creates a high-resolution picture with 4 x density, for
Density
high quality sources (i.e., DVD player, satellite receiver).
Progressive Recommended for still pictures.
✍ DRC Mode is most effective when watching 480i
source. DRC Mode is not available when using the
Freeze feature; also not available when watching
480p, 720p or 1080i sources.

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Option
Description
DRC Palette Custom
Allows you to customize the level of detail (Reality)
and smoothness (Clarity).
1 Press the arrow buttons to highlight Custom
then press
.
The DRC palette appears.
DRC Palette
Press

to exit

Reality
(25)
Clarity
(1)

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Advanced
Settings
Available in
“Custom
Picture
Mode”

Press the arrow buttons to adjust the position of
the marker (z). As you move the z higher
along the Reality axis, the picture becomes more
detailed. As you move the z to the right along
the Clarity axis, the picture becomes smoother.
3 To save the setting, press .
✍ DRC Palette is most effective when watching 480i
source. DRC Palette is not available when Noise
Reduction is set to Auto or using the Freeze feature;
also not available when watching 480p, 720p or 1080i
sources.
Select Program to choose among the options:
Program
Reset, Black Corrector (High/Medium/Low/Off),
Gamma (Max/High/Medium/Low/Off ), Clear
White (High/Low/Off), Color Corrector
(High/Low/Off).

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Accessing the Sound Settings
1. Press MENU..................

Antenna

Sound

Exit: MENU

Custom settings
Sound Mode

Custom

Reset

2. Select Settings...............

Treble
Bass

Balance

Steady Sound

3. Highlight........................

Dynamic
Standard

Custom

Off

Volume Offset

Surround

Off

BBE

Off

4. Press to select................
To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b.
to confirm the selection.
Press
To exit the Sound, press
.
MENU

Selecting Sound
Options
z Sound Mode settings
are independent of
settings in the
Treble/Bass options.
z TruSurround XT
attempts to create the
same surround effect
produced by a
multichannel system
using the left and right
speakers.

The Sound settings include the following options:
Option

Description

Sound
Mode

Dynamic

Select to enhance treble and bass.

Standard

Suitable for spoken dialog.

Custom

Flat setting.

Reset

Reset the following options to the default setting: Treble, Bass,
Balance, Steady Sound, Volume Offset and BBE.

Treble

Adjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds.

Bass

Adjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds.

Balance

Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.

Steady
Sound

Select to stabilize the volume across all programs
and commercials.

Off

Select to turn off Steady Sound.

Volume
Offset

Adjust to increase or decrease the sound level of the current input
(TV or video input) relative to other inputs.

Surround

TruSurround
XT

Select for surround sound (for stereo programs
only).

Off

Normal stereo or mono reception.

BBE

Select to give sound more impact by compensating for phase effects
in speakers. Select from High, Low, and Off.

✍

The BBE option is not available (it is grayed out) if the
Sound Mode option is set to Dynamic or Standard. To
use BBE, set Sound Mode to Custom.

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Description

MTS
Stereo
Enjoy stereo,
bilingual and Auto SAP
mono
programs
Mono

✍

Select for stereo reception when viewing a program
broadcast in stereo.
Select to automatically switch to second audio
programs when a signal is received. (If no SAP
signal is present, the TV remains in Stereo mode.)
Select for mono reception. (Use to reduce noise
during weak stereo broadcasts.)

MTS is available only for analog programs.

Alternate
Switch among the available alternate audio streams. The program
Audio
you are tuned may be broadcast in a different language in the
Digital
alternate audio stream.
Channel only

✍
On

Select to turn on the TV speakers.

Off

Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the
TV’s sound only through your external audio
system speakers.

Audio Out

This option can be set only when the Speaker option is set to Off.

Easy control
of volume
adjustments

Variable

The TV’s speakers are turned off and the audio
output from your audio system can still be
controlled by the TV’s remote control.

Fixed

The TV’s speakers are turned off, and the audio
output of the TV is fixed. Use your audio receiver’s
volume control to adjust the volume (and other
settings) through your audio system.

✍
A/V Sync

The MUTING button on your remote control is
available when Audio Out is set to Variable, and does
not function when set to Fixed.

Off/1/2/3

Use this option to make adjustments to audio and
video synchronization when you have external
equipment connected to DIGITAL AUDIO
(OPTICAL) OUT of the TV. Select Off (factory
default setting) to make no adjustments. Select 1, 2
or 3 to adjust so that the video and audio from your
connected external equipment are in sync.

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Speaker

The Alternate Audio option is not available if the
program is not broadcasted with alternate audio
streams.

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Accessing the Screen Settings
1. Press MENU..................

Antenna

Screen

Exit: MENU

Adjust the picture size

2. Select Settings...............

3. Highlight.......................

Wide Mode

Full

PC Wide Mode

Full 1

Auto Wide

Full

4:3 Default

Off

Zoom

Display Area

Normal

Horizontal Center

Vertical Center

Vertical Size

Wide Zoom
Normal

4. Press to select................
To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b.
to confirm the selection.
Press
To exit the Screen, press
.
MENU

Selecting Screen
Options
z Wide Mode is
unavailable while in
Freeze (page 47).

The Screen settings include the following options:
Option

Description

Wide Mode
Select a screen
mode to use for
4:3 sources.

Wide Zoom

Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture, to fill the 16:9
screen, keeping the original image as much as
possible.

Normal

Select to return the 4:3 picture to its original
size and aspect ratio.

✍

✍
✍

Normal is not available when you are watching
720p or 1080i sources.

Full

Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally
only, to fill the display area.

Zoom

Select to proportionally enlarge 1080i and
720p sources. For 480p and 480i sources,
Zoom will vertically stretch the image to fill
the screen.

To change from one Wide Mode setting to another, use the WIDE
button on the remote control (see page 49).
This “Wide Mode” option is not available (grayed out) while your
TV is in PC input mode. For adjusting screen size while in PC
input mode, see “PC Wide Mode”.

PC Wide Mode

Normal

✍

Normal is not available if the PC input resolution
is greater than 1152 x 648.

Full 1

✍

Select to display the picture in its original size.

Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display
area, keeping its original aspect ratio.

A black frame will appear on the surrounding of
the picture.

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Option

Description
Full 2

✍

Auto Wide

Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and
vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the
wide screen.

Select to automatically switch the wide mode
based on the input signal.

Off

Select to keep the Wide Mode in its original
size and aspect ratio.
This option is not available for HDMI PC input.

Wide Zoom

Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture, to fill the 16:9
screen, keeping the original image as much as
possible.

Normal

Select to return the 4:3 picture to its original
size and aspect ratio.

Full

Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally
only, to fill the display area.

Zoom

Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and
vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the
wide screen.

Off

Select to continue using the current screen
mode setting when the channel or input is
changed.

✍
✍
Display Area

A black frame will appear on the surrounding of
the picture.

This option is not available for HDMI PC input.
This option is not available if Auto Wide is set to
Off.

Select Normal to return to the default display area. Select -1 or
-2 to enlarge the picture vertically and horizontally.

✍

Display Area option is not available when PC
Wide Mode is set to Normal.

Horizontal
Center

Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right in
the window.
Press B or b and to choose a correction between +5 and –5.

Vertical Center

Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down in
the window. (Available only in Wide Zoom, Zoom and PC
Wide modes.)
to choose a correction between +5
Press V or v and press
and –5.

Vertical Size

Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture. (Available
only in Wide Zoom, Zoom and PC Zoom modes.)
Press V or v and press
to choose a correction between +5
and –5.

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4:3 Default
Select the default
screen mode to
use for 4:3
sources.

Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display
area.

Zoom

✍
z If 4:3 Default is set to
anything but Off, the
Wide Mode setting
changes only for the
current channel. When
you change channels
(or inputs), Wide Mode
is automatically
replaced with the 4:3
Default setting. To retain
the current Wide Mode
setting as channels and
inputs are changed, set
4:3 Default to Off.

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Accessing the Channel Settings
MENU

1. Press MENU..................

Antenna

Channel

Exit:

Program favorite channels
Favorite Channels

Program

Digital Channels

2. Select Settings...............

Auto Program
Show/Hide Channels
Label Channels
Diagnostics

3. Highlight.......................

4. Press to select................
To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b.
to confirm the selection.
Press
To exit the Channel, press
.
MENU

Selecting Channel
Options

The Channel settings include the following options:
Option

Description

Favorite
Channels

Lets you set up a list of your favorite channels. For details, see
“Using Favorites in MENU” on page 54.

Digital Channels Add
z Channels that you set to
Hidden can only be
accessed with the 0-9
buttons.

Auto Program

✍

Show/Hide
Channels

Select to add digital channels.

Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all
receivable channels for the current input (VHF/UHF or
CABLE). Select to start the Auto Program.
Auto Program may take up to 20 to 50 minutes to
complete. A progress bar will display the
approximate progress of the Auto Program and
Digital Channels/Add sequences.

Allows you to show or hide channels that appear in the Program
Guide and when you use the CH+/- buttons to channel surf.
Channels that are set to Hidden do not appear in the Program
Guide or when you use the CH+/- buttons.

Press V or v to highlight the channel that you want to show
or hide.
To move between the Major and Digital subchannel lists,
press B or b.

To change a channel’s setting to Shown or Hidden, press

To show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1 and 2.

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Option

✍

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Description

If you select to hide or show a major digital channel, all the subchannels are automatically hidden or shown. To show or hide an
individual sub-channel within a digital channel, you must
individually select that sub-channel to show or hide.
If you hide all sub-channels of a major digital channel, that digital
channel is automatically set to Hidden.

Label Channels

Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to
channel numbers.

1
2

Press V or v to scroll through the channel numbers. Then
press
to select the channel number that you want to
assign a label.
Press V or v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0to select the highlighted character.
9, etc.). Then press
Repeat to add characters to the label.

Diagnostics

Press B to return to the Channel setting, or press MENU to
exit the settings.

Display diagnostics information about the Current Channel and
TV. This can be useful in providing information to an authorized
technician or repair person.

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Accessing the Parental Lock Settings
1. Press MENU...................

Antenna

Parental Lock
Press
Rating

2. Select Settings...............

Exit: MENU

to change settings
Off

Off

Digital Rating

Off

Child

Unrated

Allow

Change Password
Select Country

Youth
Y. Adult

U. S. A.

Custom...

3. Highlight.......................

4. Press to select................
To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b.
to confirm the selection.
Press
To exit the Parental Lock, press
.
The Parental Lock setting allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating
levels.
MENU

✍

Selecting Parental
Lock Options
z If you are not familiar
with the Parental
Guideline rating system,
you should select Child,
Youth, or Young Adult to
help simplify the rating
selection. To set more
restrictive ratings, select
Custom.

A password needs to be setup before Parental Lock settings can
be accessed for the first time. This password is required for any
future access to the Parental Lock settings. If you have lost your
password, see “Lost password” on page 83.

The Parental Lock settings include the following options:
Option
Rating
Turn ratings on/off and
select a rating system

Description
Off
Turn Parental Lock off. No programs are
blocked from viewing. (See below for turning
off the Digital Rating.)
Child
Maximum ratings permitted are:
U.S.: TV-Y, TV-G, G
Canada: C, G, TV-Y
Youth
Maximum ratings permitted are:
U.S.: TV-PG, PG
Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG
Young
Maximum ratings permitted are:
Adult
U.S.: TV-14, PG-13
Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14
Custom... Select to set ratings manually.
U.S.: See page 69 for details.
Canada: See page 70 for details.
Off
Turn Digital Rating off. No programs
Digital Rating
(Available only in U.S.A.
containing digital ratings are blocked from
where advanced ratings exist)
viewing.

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Option
z The Digital Rating
option is only available if
digital ratings exist in
the broadcasts received
by your TV, and if the
Country setting is
U.S.A..

Unrated
(available only in U.S.A.)

Change Password
Select Country

Description
Custom Select to customize the Parental Lock with
downloadable digital ratings.
Clear All Select to clear the downloaded ratings.
✍ This icon will appear on the information
banner indicating the availability of the new
downloadable rating information for
Custom Digital Rating settings.
Allow
Allows programs and movies that are
broadcast without a rating.
Block
Blocks all programs and movies that are
broadcast without a rating.
Select to change your password.
U.S.A.
Select to use U.S.A. ratings (see below).
Canada Select to use Canadian ratings (see page 70).

To deactivate the parental control feature
❑ Set Rating and Digital Rating (if available) to Off when in the Parental

Lock setting.
To change the password

Viewing Blocked
Programs

Selecting Custom
Rating Options
z To ensure maximum
blocking capability, the
age-based ratings
should be used.

In the Parental Lock setting, use the arrow buttons to highlight Change
Password, and press
to select it.

2
3
4

Enter a new four-digit password using the 0-9 buttons.
Confirm the new password by entering it again.
Press MENU to exit the setting screen.

You can view a blocked program by entering the password.

1
2

Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program.
Enter your password using the 0-9 buttons.
Parental Lock will be canceled temporarily until you turn your TV off.

US custom rating options
If you selected U.S.A. as the country of residence (see above), the Custom
Rating setting includes the following options. (If you selected Canada, see

page 70.)
Option
Movie Rating

Description
G
All children and general audiences.
PG
Parental guidance suggested.
PG-13 Parental guidance for children under 13.
R
Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested
for children under 17.
NC-17 No one 17 and under.
and X

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z If you select Block, be
aware that the following
programs may be
blocked: news, sports,
weather, emergency
broadcasts, political
programs, public
service
announcements, and
religious programs.

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Option
TV Rating
Block programs
by their rating,
content or both

✍

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Description
Age-Based Options
TV-Y
All children.
TV-Y7
Directed to children age 7 and older.
TV-G
General audience.
TV-PG Parental guidance suggested.
TV-14
Parents strongly cautioned.
TV-MA Mature audience only.
Content-Based Options
FV
Fantasy violence.
D
Suggestive dialog.
L
Strong language.
S
Sexual situations.
V
Violence.

The content ratings will increase depending on the level of the agebased rating. For example, a program with a TV-PG V (Violence)
rating may contain moderate violence, while a TV-14 V (Violence)
rating may contain more intense violence.

Canadian custom rating options

If you selected Canada as the country of residence on page 69, the Custom Rating
setting includes the following options. (If you selected U.S.A., see page 69.)
Option

Description

English Rating

All children.

C8+

Children 8 years and older.

General programming.

Parental guidance.

14+

Viewers 14 and older.

18+

Adult programming.

General programming.

8 ans+

Not recommended for ages under 8.

13 ans+

Not recommended for ages under 13.

16 ans+

Not recommended for ages under 16.

18 ans+

Programming restricted to adults.

French Rating

U.S.A. Rating

See “TV Rating” above for details.

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Accessing the Setup Settings
1. Press MENU..................

Antenna

Setup

Exit: MENU

Select Caption Vision options

2. Select Settings..............

Caption Vision (CC) Off

Info Banner

Off

Label Video Inputs

Program

Clock/Timers
Language

English

Video 2(Component) Off

3. Highlight.......................

Menu Color

blue

CineMotion

Off

Cooling Mode

Normal

4. Press to select................
To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b.
Press
to confirm the selection.
To exit the Setup, press
.
MENU

Using the Settings

Selecting
Setup Options

The Setup settings include the following options:
Option

Description

Caption Vision
(CC)

Allows you to select from four closed caption modes (for
programs that are broadcast with closed captioning).
On

Caption Vision is turned on.

Off

Caption Vision is turned off.

Program

Allows you to set basic and advanced
Caption Vision options. See
“Programming Caption Vision (CC)”
on page 74.

Info Banner

Set to On or Off. Select On to display the program name, time
remaining and other information (if the broadcaster offers this
service). Also displays when the channel is changed or the
DISPLAY button is pressed.

Label Video
Inputs

Allows you to label the audio/video equipment you have
connected to the TV so you can identify them when using
TV/VIDEO. When in this setting:
1 Press V or v to highlight an input to label, then press
to select it.
2 Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the labels.
3 Press to select the equipment you connected to each of
the input jacks on the back of your TV.
Select Skip if you do not have any equipment connected to
a particular input.
Video 1-7

✍

DVD, Cable Box, Satellite, BD, VCR,
Receiver, DVR, Game, Camcorder,
PC, Edit, Skip.

PC label is available for Video 6 and Video 7 only.

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Option

Description

✍
Clock/Timers

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If you select Skip, your TV skips the selected
connection when you press TV/VIDEO.

Select to set the clock and to program your TV to turn on and
off at two scheduled viewing times. Once the options are set,
TIMER LED lights up in orange.
Sleep

Allows you to select the amount of
time (Off, 15 minutes, 30 minutes,
45 minutes, 60 minutes, 90
minutes or 120 minutes) that you
want the TV to remain on before
shutting off automatically.

Timer 1
Timer 2

You can use the Timers to program the
TV to turn on and off and tune to a
specific channel at two scheduled
viewing times.

Timer 1 and Timer 2 cannot be set until you set the Current
Time.

1
✍
2

Press V or v to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2. To set the
timer, press b.
To go directly to programming Timer 1 or 2, press
instead of pressing b.
Press V or v to highlight one of the following options, then
.
press
Program
Off

If you selected Program in step 2, press V and v to set the
day(s), hour, minute, AM/PM, duration, and channel
number. Press
or press b to confirm each setting and
move to the next setting.
Press B to go back to the previous setting.

Press MENU to exit the setting screen. An LED on the
front panel will light, indicating the Timer has been set.

Current Time

Language

Select to set the Timer by day, time,
duration, and channel.
Select to turn off the Timer. (Your
previous settings are saved.)

You can set the current time.

1
2

Press

Press MENU to exit the setting screen.

to select Current Time.

Press V and v to set the current time (day, hour, minute,
(or press b) to confirm each
and AM/PM). Press
setting and move to the next setting. Press B to go back the
previous setting.

Select to display all on-screen settings in your language of
choice: English, Español, Français.

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z If you choose to use the
composite connection
for Video 2
(Component), be sure
to select Off to activate
for composite use.

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Option

Description

Video 2
(Component)

Auto

Select to switch automatically
between the component video jacks
(YPBPR, AUDIO L (MONO)/
AUDIO R) and the composite video
jacks (VIDEO, AUDIO L
(MONO)/AUDIO R) on the left side
of the TV (VIDEO/HD/DVD 2 IN)
depending on the cable connection.

Off

Select to activate the composite video
jacks (VIDEO/AUDIO L(MONO)/
AUDIO R) on the left side of the TV.

Enables you to select a specific color for the on-screen settings.

CineMotion

Select Auto to optimize the screen display automatically
detecting film content and applying a reverse 3-2 pulldown
process. Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural
looking. Select Off to disable the detection.

Cooling Mode

Select High to use the TV at an altitude of 5,000 feet (1,500m)
or higher. Select Normal to use the TV at normal altitude.

Lamp
Replacement

When the lamp nears the end of its life, a message will appear
every time the TV is turned on. After the lamp is replaced,
select this option then follow the steps on screen.

Product
Information

Select to display information about your TV model.

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Programming
Caption Vision (CC)

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If you selected the Program option under Caption Vision (CC) (see page 71),
you can change the following settings:
Option

Description

Basic

Allows you to select analog* closed caption options.
CC1, CC2,
CC3, CC4

Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects
of a program. (Should be set to CC1 for most programs.)

Text1, Text2, Displays network/station information presented using
Text3, Text4 either half or the whole screen (if available).
Digital CC

Allows you to set digital** closed captioning to Basic or Advanced.

Advanced

Allows you to select advanced digital closed caption options. Select
from the available options.

Advanced
Settings

Allows you to make additional settings for digital closed caption
options. Select from As Broadcast, Small Text, Large Text and
Custom.
Custom

Allows you to customize the following settings:
Character Size

Small, Standard,
Large

Character Style

Style 1-7

Character Color

Color 1-8

Character Opacity

Solid, Translucent

Edge Color

Color 1-8

Edge Type

None, Raised,
Depressed,
Outline,
Left Shadow,
Right Shadow

Background Color

None, Color 1-8

Background Opacity

Solid, Translucent

Window Color

None, Color 1-8

Window Opacity

Solid, Translucent

* “analog” according to the Code of Federal Regulations, 47 CFR 15.119.
** “digital” according to the Code of Federal Regulations, 47 CFR 15.122.

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Other Information
Overview
This chapter includes the following topics:
Topic
Contacting Sony
Replacing the Lamp

Page
75
76

Troubleshooting
PC Input Signal Compatibility Chart

80
85

Specifications
Optional accessories

86
87

Index

Contacting Sony

Visit

http://www.sony.com/TVsupport

1-800-222-SONY (7669)

Canada

1-877-899-SONY (7669)

Before calling Sony customer support, please write down the model and
serial numbers of your TV.

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Other Information

If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions
related to the use of your Sony television, please contact our Customer
Information Services Center.

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Replacing the Lamp
The Projection lamp, like all lamps, will eventually lose brightness and
functionality, which affects the overall performance of your Television. How
long the Lamp maintains its brightness will vary depending upon your usage
and environmental conditions. To maintain the quality of your viewing
experience, Sony recommends that you replace the Lamp (1) after
approximately 8,000 hours of use (the TV will display a message reminding
you to replace the lamp); (2) when the screen becomes dark or the color looks
unusual; or (3) when the LAMP indicator on the front of the TV flashes.
WARNING
Electric appliances can cause fire or high temperature, resulting in
injury or death. Be sure to follow the instructions below.
❑
❑
❑

❑
❑
❑

How to Replace the
Lamp

Use a Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied) for replacement.
Use of any other lamp may damage the TV.
Do not remove the lamp for any purpose other than replacement. Doing
so may cause injury or fire.
Do not put flammable materials and metal objects inside the lamp
receptacle of the TV after removing the lamp. Doing so may cause fire or
electrical shock. Do not touch the lamp receptable once the lamp has been
removed.
When the lamp eventually burns out, you may hear a noticeable pop
sound. This is normal and it is inherent to this type of lamp.
In rare instances, the bulb may pop inside the lamp unit, but the lamp unit
is designed to contain all of the broken glass pieces inside the lamp unit.
This television's lamp contains mercury and should be disposed of
properly. Consult your local authorities regarding safe disposal. "The
material contained in this lamp are similar to those of a fluorescent lamp,
so you should dispose of it in the same way.

Turn off the power on the main unit. Wait several minutes, then unplug
the power cord.
(The cooling fan will continue to operate for about two minutes after
turning the power off.)

Wait at least 30 minutes after unplugging the power cord to allow the
lamp to cool down before replacing it. To avoid being burned, do not
touch the lamp receptacle once the lamp has been removed.
Take the new lamp out of the box.
Do not touch the glass portion of the new lamp.

✍
✍

Do not shake the lamp. Vibration can damage the lamp or
shorten its life.
Avoid touching the front glass of a new lamp or the glass of the
lamp receptacle. This may reduce picture quality or lamp life.

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Remove the outside lamp cover.

Remove the lamp door.
Turn the knob counterclockwise to OPEN and pull out the cover.

Lamp door

Pull out the lamp.
Hook a finger through the loop of the lamp handle and pull the handle
upwards. Then pull the lamp straight out.

✍
✍

The lamp is very hot immediately after use. Never touch the
glass portion of the lamp or the surrounding parts.
After the used lamp has cooled, place it into the empty box of
the replacement lamp. Never put the used lamp into a plastic
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Put the new lamp into its place.
Mount the new lamp securely. Failure to do so may cause a fire or the
screen to go dark.

✍

If the lamp is not securely reattached, the self-diagnostic
function may be triggered and the POWER indicator flashes
three times (see page 12).

Reattach the lamp door.
Turn the knob back to CLOSE and secure the cover.

Put the outside lamp cover back in its place.

10 Select the Lamp Replacement option (MENU > Settings > Setup
menu) and follow the on-screen procedure.

✍
✍

Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL-2400 replacement
lamp.
Take great care when replacing the lamp or plugging
in/unplugging the connecting cords. Rough handling may
cause the TV to fall, damaging the TV, the TV stand and the
floor.

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The used lamp

For customers in the United States:
This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated if
sold in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, please
contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industry Alliance
(http://www.eiae.org).
❑ Do not leave the used lamp near flammable materials or within the
reach of children.
❑

Do not pour water onto the used lamp or put any object inside the lamp.
Doing so may cause the lamp to burst.

For replacement lamp information visit:
U. S.: http://www.sonystyle.com/tv/
Canada: http://www.sonystyle.ca/tv/

Other Information

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Troubleshooting
If you have additional questions, service needs, or technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV,
please visit our website or call one of the following numbers:
http://www.sony.com/TVsupport
1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US
1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canada

Remote Control
Problem

Possible Remedies

Remote control does not
operate

❏
❏
❏

❏
❏
❏
❏

Cannot change channels with
the remote control

❏
❏
❏

Remote control does not
operate non-Sony video
equipment

❏
❏
❏

The batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.
Check the orientation of the batteries.
Press TV (FUNCTION) once, and the TV indicator lights up. You may have
inadvertently pressed SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION), which changes the remote
control to SAT or CABLE mode.
Make sure this unit’s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet.
Florescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation; try turning off
the florescent lamps.
Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles.
If the "High Temperature Warning" message appears, turn off the TV and wait
until the TV's projection lamp cools down (approximately 5 minutes). If the
remote control still does not work, make sure to dust the ventilation slots on the
rear of the TV and the cooling fan to provide adequate ventilation around the TV.
If you are using the TV to change channels, first press TV (FUNCTION) once,
and the TV indicator lights up.
If you are using another device to change channels, be sure you have not
inadvertently switched your TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting.
If you are using another device to change channels, be sure to press FUNCTION
for that device. For example, if you are using your cable box to change channels,
be sure to press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION) once, and the SAT/CABLE indicator
lights up.
If you replaced the batteries to the remote recently, the code numbers for the video
equipment may need to be reset.
There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are attempting to
operate.
There is a possibility that some non-Sony equipment cannot be operated by your
Sony TV remote. You may need to use the equipment’s original remote control.

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Picture
Problem

Possible Remedies

No picture (screen not lit), no
sound

❏

Dark, poor or no picture
(screen lit), good sound

❏
❏
❏
❏
❏
❏
❏
❏

Black bands appear at the top
and bottom of the screen

❏

Certain programs on DVD or ❏
other digital sources display a
loss of detail, especially during
fast-motion or dark scenes

Check the antenna/cable connections.
Try another channel; it could be station trouble.
Press ANT to change the input mode (see page 39).
Adjust the antenna.
Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair dryers.
Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the problem.
You have selected a text option in the Setup setting and no text is available. (See
page 71 to reset Setup selections.) To turn off this feature, set the Caption Vision
(CC) option to Off. If you were trying to select closed captioning, select CC1
instead of Text 1-4.
Some wide-screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16:9
(this is especially common with theatrical releases). Your TV will show these
programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. For more details,
check the documentation that came with your DVD (or contact your program
provider).
The compression used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs may cause your
TV’s screen to display less detail than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or
dots, pixelations) to appear on your screen. This is due to your TV’s large screen
and ability to show very fine detail, and is normal for certain digitally recorded
programs. Adjust the reality/clarity in the DRC Palette setting (see page 61) to
optimize the picture while viewing these sources.

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No color/dark picture/color is
not correct
Only snow and noise appear on ❏
the screen
❏
❏
Dotted lines or stripes
❏
❏
Double images
❏
“Black box” on screen
❏

If your TV does not turn on and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may need
service. Call your local Sony Service Center.
Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
Press POWER on the front of the TV.
Press TV/VIDEO to cycle through the connected video sources.
Try another channel; it could be station trouble.
Adjust the Picture Mode option in the Picture setting (see page 59).
Adjust the Brightness option in the Picture setting (see page 60).
Check the antenna/cable connections.
Adjust the Color option in the Picture setting (see page 60).

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Sound
Problem

Possible Remedies

Good picture, no sound

❏
❏
❏
❏

Audio noise

❏
❏
❏
❏

Cannot gain enough volume
when using a cable box
Sound seems weak or
insufficient

❏

Cannot raise the volume on
external speakers

❏

No audio for HDMI

❏
❏

Press MUTING so that Muting disappears from the screen (see page 40).
Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Sound setting (see page 63).
Make sure the MTS option is set to Stereo or Mono (see page 63).
When the HDMI IN input is in use, surround sound, such as AC-3 and DTS,
cannot be input. Change the sound setting for the external input device to Linear
PCM.
Make sure that the antenna is connected with 75-ohm coaxial cable.
Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.
To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.
Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box’s remote control. Then
press TV(FUNCTION) once (the TV indicator lights up) and adjust the TV’s
volume.
The TV’s audio might be set to Auto SAP or Mono, when it might be better set to
Stereo. In the Sound setting (see page 63), set the MTS setting to Stereo. If
already set to Stereo, switch to Mono (which may reduce background noise
during weak stereo broadcasts).
If the Speaker option is set to Off and the Audio Out option is set to Fixed (in
order to output the sound to your audio system), use your audio receiver to adjust
the sound (see page 63). Or, to use the TV remote control, set the Audio Out
option to Variable.
To turn on the TV speakers, set the Speaker option to On (see page 63).
Confirm DVD player, set-top-box audio settings. Select 2 channel LPCM audio.

Channels
Problem

Possible Remedies

Cannot receive upper channels ❏
(UHF) when using an antenna ❏

Press ANT to select the VHF/UHF input (see page 39).
Use Auto Program in the Channel setting to add receivable channels that are not
presently in the TV’s memory (see page 66).

❏

Use Auto Program in the Channel setting to add receivable channels that are not
presently in the TV’s memory (see page 66).
Press ANT to select the CABLE input (see page 39).
Use Auto Program in the Channel setting to add receivable channels that are not
presently in TV memory (see page 66).
Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable
channels. Check with your cable company for more information.
The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Channel setting (see page
66).

Cannot receive any channels
when using cable TV

❏
Cannot receive or select
❏
channels
Some digital cable channels are ❏
not being displayed
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General
Possible Remedies

❏

How to restore Picture settings
to factory settings
How to restore Sound settings
to factory settings
Cannot cycle through the other
video equipment connected to
the TV
Cannot operate the setting
Lost password

❏

Turn on the TV. While holding down the M button on the remote control, press the
POWER button on the TV. Release the POWER button then release the M button.
The TV will turn itself off, then back on again with Initial Setup.
WARNING: This operation will clear all of your customized settings including
Parental Lock setting.
Select Reset setting option while in the Picture setting (see page 59).

❏

Select Reset setting option while in the Sound setting (see page 62).

❏

Be sure the Label Video Inputs option is not set to Skip (see page 71).

❏
❏

If a setting option appears in gray, this indicates that the setting option is not available.
On the password screen (see page 68), enter the following master password: 4357.
The master password clears your previous password; it cannot be used to
temporarily unblock channels.
When lit, indicates that the timer is set (see page 72). When the timer is set, this
LED will remain lit even when the TV is turned off.
Replace the lamp (see page 76).
If you are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a splitter, as described on
page 31, you must use a special bi-directional splitter that is designed to work with
your digital cable box. Contact your cable provider for details.
Only analog channels can be recorded to your VCR.

TIMER LED on front panel is ❏
lit
LAMP LED blinks in red
❏
Digital cable box does not work ❏

Cannot record digital channels ❏
to VCR
TV cabinet creaks
❏

A slight creaking noise occurs ❏
from the bottom part of the TV
The cooling fan is loud

❏

"High Temperature Warning!" ❏
message appears

The TV does not turn on

❏

When the TV is in use, there is a natural rise in temperature, causing the cabinet to
expand or contract and may be accompanied by a slight creaking noise. This is not
a malfunction.
Advanced Iris applies a mechanical iris system. When Advanced Iris is set, a
natural creaking noise occurs due to the basic structure of the optical unit. The
creaking sound is an inherent nature of this system and is not a defect.
If the TV is used at high altitudes and set to High, the cooling fan runs faster and
its sound becomes louder. If the TV is not used at high altitudes, set Cooling
Mode to Normal (see page 73).
Make sure to remove dust from the ventilation slots on the rear and both sides of
the TV. In addition, make sure that there are no obstacles in front of the ventilation
slots. If the message still appears after the dust or obstacles are removed, the TV
may need servicing. Call your local Sony Service Center.
The TV cools down its projection lamp when the power is turned off. It takes up to
two minutes for the picture to come back after the TV is turned on again. Wait for
a while until the picture comes back.

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Problem

How to reset TV to factory
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Problem

Possible Remedies

Image left on the screen
(image retention)

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Turn off the TV for a while or let the TV run on another channel. Unlike plasma
TV and CRT TV, image retention on this TV is not permanent. It is only a
temporary condition, (see page 11).
White spot on the screen when If screen is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ambient light, part of the screen may
appear white even when TV is power off. This is due to the strong light reflecting off
powered off
the TV screen and reflections coming behind the screen. This is a structural property of
the projection TV and is not a defect.
❏ Position your TV away from such light sources.
“Lamp Replacement message” It is time for you to replace the projection lamp used in you TV.
❏ Turn to page 76 on “How to Replace the Lamp” and follow the direction on
appears.
replacing the lamp.
❏ Use only the lamp designated for your TV model.
❏ After the lamp is replaced, select the “Lamp Replacement” option then select
“Start” in the Setup menu.
The replacement lamp does not ❏ The lamp door or lamp might not be securely attached. Repeat the steps on page
light up
76 to ensure that they are both installed securely.

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PC Input Signal Compatibility Chart
Resolution
Signals
VGA

SVGA

XGA**

WXGA**

Horizontal
(Dot)
640

Vertical
(Line)
480

640
640

x
x

720
800

Horizontal
frequency (kHz)
(Refresh rate)

Vertical
frequency (Hz)

VESA standard

–*

480
480

37.5
43.3

75
85

✔
✔

x
x

400
600

31.5
35.2

70
56

–*
✔

800
800

x
x

600
600

37.9
46.9

60
75

✔
✔

800
1024

x
x

600
768

48.1
48.4

72
60

✔
✔

1024
1024

x
x

768
768

56.5
60

70
75

✔
✔

1280
1280

x
x

768
768

47.4
47.8

60
60

✔
✔

1152

648

40.3

CVT***

Other Information

31.5

*: Corresponding to the VGA signal
**: These signals do not support Normal display mode.
***: Coordinated Video Timing.

✍
✍
✍
✍

This TV does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.
If a signal other than in the above chart is input, it may not be displayed properly or may not be
displayed as you set.
For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use signals with a 60Hz vertical frequency
from a personal computer. In plug and play, signals with 60Hz vertical frequency will be selected
automatically.
Noise may be detected under certain conditions. If unsupported signals are used, you will see
the message, “Unsupported Signal”.

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Specifications
Projection System
LCD Panel
Projection Lens
Antenna
Lamp
Television System

3 LCD Panels, 1 lens projection system
0.73 inch TFT LCD panel (1,280 × 720 pixels)
High Performance, large diameter hybrid lens F2.4
75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
100W, XL-2400 Ultra High Pressure Lamp
NTSC
American TV Standard
ATSC (8VSB terrestrial)
ATSC compliant 8VSB
QAM on cable
ANSI/SCTE 07 2000
Visible Screen Size (Picture measured KDF-42E2000: 42 inches
diagonally)
KDF-46E2000: 46 inches
KDF-50E2000: 50 inches
KDF-55E2000: 55 inches
Channel Coverage
Terrestrial (analog)
2-69
Cable TV (analog)
1-125
Terrestrial (digital)
2-69
Cable TV (digital)
1-135
Number of Inputs/Outputs
HDMI IN
2 Video
1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i, PC
1 Audio
Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz,
16, 20 and 24 bit
Video (IN)
3 total (1 on side panel)
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative
S Video (IN)
1
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync
negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms
Audio (IN)
5 total (1 on side panel)
500 mVrms (100% modulation)
Impedance: 47 kilohms
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync
Component Video Input
3 (YPBPR) (1 on side panel)
negative
PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
AUDIO (VAR/FIX) OUT
1
500 mVrms at the maximum volume setting
(Variable)
500 mVrms (Fixed)
Impedance (output): 2 kilohms
RF Inputs
2
1
Optical Rectangular (1)
Digital Audio Optical Output
(PCM/Dolby Digital)
Speaker output
12 W + 12 W
Power requirement
120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption
In use: 200 W
In standby: 0.8 W

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Dimensions (W/H/D)

Mass

Supplied Accessories
Remote Control
AA (R6) Batteries
Operating Instructions
Quick Setup Guide
Warranty Card
Product Registration Card

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KDF-42E2000: 999 × 722 × 357 mm (39 3/8 × 28 1/2 × 14 1/8 inches)
KDF-46E2000: 1096 × 766 × 382 mm (43 1/4 × 30 1/4 × 15 1/8 inches)
KDF-50E2000: 1184 × 827 × 408 mm (46 5/8 × 32 5/8 × 16 1/8 inches)
KDF-55E2000: 1301 × 907 × 442 mm (51 1/4 × 35 3/4 × 17 1/2 inches)
KDF-42E2000: 25.3 kg (55.8 lb.)
KDF-46E2000: 27 kg (59.5 lb.)
KDF-50E2000: 29.3 kg (64.7 lb.)
KDF-55E2000: 34 kg (75 lb.)
RM-YD010
2 supplied for remote control
1
1
1
1

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.

Optional accessories:
HDMI cable

❑

HDMI-to-DVI cable

❑

Component video cable

❑

S VIDEO cable

❑

A/V cable

❑

Audio cable

❑

Optical cable

❑

TV Stand : (SU-RG11S for KDF-42E2000, SU-RG12S for KDF-46E2000, SU-RG12L for KDF50/55E2000)

❑

Lamp : XL-2400 Ultra High Pressure Lamp

✍

Other Information

❑

The availability of optional accessories
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Index

Index
0-9 buttons 39
4:3 Default 65
5.1 Channel DVD using with
remote control 44

A
A/V Sync 63
Adding channels to the channel
list 66
Adjusting audio, Steady Sound
62
Advanced Iris 59
Advanced Settings 61
Alternate Audio 63
ANT button 39
AUDIO (L/R) jacks, described
19
Audio Out 63
AUDIO OUT jack, described 19
Audio receiver, connecting 37
Auto Program 66
Auto Wide 65

B
Balance, adjusting 62
Bass, adjusting 62
Batteries, inserting in remote 38
BBE 62
Blu-ray Disc player
using with remote control 44
Brightness, adjusting 60

C
Cable
connecting with VCR 30
using with remote control 43
Cable Box
connecting with VCR 31
Camcorder connection 36
Caption Vision
programming 74
Caption Vision (CC) 71

Change Password 69
CHANNEL +/– button 17
Channel settings 58, 66
Channel Show/Hide 66
Channels
Auto Program 66
creating labels 67
CineMotion 9, 73
Clear White 61
Clock/Timers 72
Closed caption modes 71
Color Temp., adjusting 60
Color, adjusting 60
Connecting
Audio receiver 37
Camcorder 36
DVD player 33–34
Personal Computer 35
VCR 30–32
Cooling Mode 73

D
Diagnostics 67
Digital Channels 66
Digital Rating 68
Digital subchannels 48
Display Area 65
DISPLAY button 40
Display, turning off 40
DRC Mode 60
DRC Palette 61
DVD player
using with remote control 43
with A/V connectors,
connecting 34
with component video
connectors, connecting 33

E
English Rating 70
ENT button 39
External Inputs, MENU 53, 54

F
Favorite Channels
setting up 66
Favorites, MENU 53, 54
FREEZE button 40, 47
French Rating 70
FUNCTION button 39

G
Gamma 61
GUIDE button 48
Guide menu 48

H
HD/DVD IN jack (1080i/720p/
480p/ 480i), described 19
HDMI 19
HDMI IN jack, described 19
High-Definition Multimedia
Interface (HDMI) 9
Horizontal Center 65
Hue, adjusting 60

I
Infrared Receiver (IR) 17
Inputs, labeling 71

J, K
JUMP 47
JUMP button 39

L
Label
Channels 67
Label Video Inputs 71
LAMP LED 17
Lamp Replacement 73
Lamp, replacing 76–79
Language 72

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MENU 52
MENU button 17, 43
Menu Color 73
Movie Rating 69
MTS 63
MUTING button 40

S VIDEO jack, described 19
Satellite receiver, using with
remote control 43
Screen settings 57, 64
Select Country 69
Settings
Channel 58, 66
Parental Lock 58, 68
Picture 57, 59
Screen 57, 64
Setup 58, 71
Sound 57, 62
Settings, MENU 53, 56
Setup settings 58, 71
Sharpness, adjusting 60
Show/Hide Channels 66
Sound Mode 62
Sound settings 57, 62
Speaker 17, 63
Specifications 86–87
Steady Sound
adjusting 62
described 10
Support Belt 14
Surround 62

N
Noise Reduction 60

O
Off, turning off the TV 17
On, turning on the TV 17

P, Q
Parental Control, described 9
Parental Lock settings 58, 68
Password, changing 69
PC Wide Mode 64
Personal Computer
connecting 35
Picture 60
PICTURE button 40
Picture Mode
Custom 59
Standard 59
Vivid 59
Picture settings 57, 59
POWER button 17
POWER/STANDBY LED 17
Problems, Troubleshooting 80–
83
Product Information 73
Program Guide 48
Program Options menu 48

R
Ratings
setting 69
viewing blocked programs 69
Remote control
inserting batteries 38
programming 41–42
Removing channels from the
channel list 66
Reset 59, 62

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with cable, connecting 30
Vertical Center 65
Vertical Size 65
VHF/UHF jack, described 19
Video 2 (Component) 73
VIDEO IN jacks, described 19
Video inputs, labeling 71
VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks,
described 19
VISUAL SEARCH 40
VOL +/– button 40
VOLUME +/– button 17
Volume Offset 62

W, X, Y
WEGA Engine 9
Wide Mode 64
Wide Screen Mode, described 9

T, U
Timer
set current 72
TIMER indicator 12
TIMER LED 17
Timer setting 72
TOOLS button 40
Treble, adjusting 62
Troubleshooting 80–83
Turning on/off the TV 17
TV FUNCTION button 39
TV POWER button 40
TV Rating 70
TV/VIDEO button 17, 39
U.S.A. Rating 70
Unrated 69

V
VCR
using with remote control 43
with cable box, connecting 31

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