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KDF-42/46/50/55E2000 2-681-559-13(1)

LCD Projection TV

HD-TV

Operating Instructions

http://www.sony.net/

Printed in U.S.A.

2-681-559-13(1)

KDF-42E2000

KDF-46E2000

KDF-50E2000

KDF-55E2000

© 2006 Sony Corporation

™

™

For Your Convenience

Please contact Sony directly if you:

· Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual

· Experience diffi culty operating your television

Contact Sony Customer Support at:

http://www.sony.com/tvsupport

or to speak with a support representative:

United States Canada

1-800-222-SONY (7669) 1-877-899-SONY (7669)

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (EST) Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Eastern)

10:30 AM - 7:15 PM (EST) Sat - Sun 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Western)

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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:

z Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual

z 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

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

rain or moisture.

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.

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.

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.

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:

sReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

sIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.

sConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected.

sConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Safety

sOperate the TV only on 120 V AC.

sThe 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.

sIf 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.

sIf you will not be using the TV for several days, disconnect the power

by pulling the plug itself. Never pull on the cord.

sFor details concerning safety precautions, see “Important Safety

Instructions” on page 5.

Installing

sThe TV should be installed near an easily accessible power outlet.

sTo prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the ventilation

openings.

sDo not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place subject to

excessive dust or mechanical vibration.

sAvoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41°F (5°C).

sIf 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.

sTo 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.

sSee pages 13 and 14 for more information on the installation.

CAUTION

Use the following Sony appliance(s) only with the following TV STAND.

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.

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,

NE PAS OUVRIR

PRECAUCION

RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO

NO ABRIR

SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO.

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

KDF-55E2000

SONY TV

STAND MODEL

NO.

SU-RG11S SU-RG12S SU-RG12L

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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.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce

heat.

9) 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.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

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.

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.

sBe 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.

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Antenna Grounding According to the NEC

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

Grounding.

Cleaning

sClean 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.

sUnplug the AC power cord when cleaning this unit. Cleaning this

unit with a plugged AC power cord may result in electric shock.

On Contamination on the Screen Surface

The screen surface has a special coating to reduce reflections. To prevent

screen damage, clean the screen as follows:

sClean the screen with a soft cloth.

sTo 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.

sDo 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.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other

hazards.

See “Replacing the Lamp” on page 76.

For Safety

Be Careful When Moving the

TV

When you place the TV in position, be careful

not to drop it on your foot or fingers.

Watch your footing while installing the TV.

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.

sCarry the TV with the specified number of persons (see page 13).

sHold the TV tightly when carrying it.

sBefore carrying the TV, disconnect any accessories or cables.

About the TV

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

sThe 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.

sWhen installing your TV against a wall, keep it at least 4 inches (10

cm) away from the wall.

Projection Lamp

sYour 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.

sIn 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.)

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.

sClean 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.

Antenna lead-in wire

Ground clamps

Antenna lead-in wire

(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding conductors

(NEC section 810-21)

Power service grounding

electrode system (NEC Art

250 Part H)

Ground clamp

Electrical

service

equipment

NEC: National

Electrical Code

sIf 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.

sWhen the lamp eventually burns out, you may hear a noticeable pop

sound. This is normal and is inherent in this type of lamp.

POWER

STD/DUO

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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

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Introducing the TV

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing this Sony’s HD LCD projection TV. This manual

is for models KDF-42E2000 (US model only), KDF-46E2000, KDF-

50E2000 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.

Notes on the TV 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

❑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.

Screen 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

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 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).

Indicator Flashing because...

POWER flashing 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

The projection lamp has burned out. Replace it with new

one (see page 76).

TIMER indicator is

lit

When one of the timers is set, the orange indicator will

remain lit (will not flash) even when the TV is turned off.

PUSH OPEN

POWER/STANDBY

POWER

TIMER LAMP

Indicators

Screen

How to replace the lamp,

see page 76.

✍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.

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.

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.

Do not grasp the pedestal

or the front panel of the TV.

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Preventing the TV

from Toppling Over

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 KDF-

50/55E2000) with a support belt designed for your TV.

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.

✍When using the SU-RG11S (for KDF-42E2000)/SU-RG12S (for KDF-

46E2000)/SU-RG12L (for KDF-50/55E2000) stand for your TV, you

must use the support belt.

12 inches

(approx. 30cm)

4 inches

(10cm)

4 inches

(10cm)

4 inches

(10cm)

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Recommended

Viewing Area

Your viewing position may affect the picture quality.

For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below.

Never install the TV as follows

Air blown into cooling fan.

Air circulation is blocked

✍Do not install the TV near any ventilation, as it may affect the

normal TV operating temperature.

Model Viewing distance

KDF-42E2000 min. 5.9 ft. (approx. 1.8 m)

KDF-46E2000 min. 6.2 ft. (approx. 1.9 m)

KDF-50E2000 min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m)

KDF-55E2000 min. 6.8 ft. (approx. 2.1 m)

30

˚

30

˚

50 inches min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m)

46 inches min.

6.2 ft.

(approx.

1.9 m

)

55 inches min. 6.8 ft. (approx. 2.1 m)

42 inches min.

5.9 ft.

(approx.

1.8 m

)

65.

65.

65

65

˚

65

˚

65

˚

50 inches min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m)

46 inches min. 6.2 ft. (approx. 1.9 m)

55 inches min. 6.8 ft. (approx. 2.1 m)

42 inches min. 5.9 ft. (approx. 1.8 m)

Horizontal Viewing Area Vertical Viewing Area

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TV Controls and Connectors

Front Panel

PUSH OPEN

MENU

TV/VIDEO

CANNELVOLUME

POWER

TIMER LAMP

POWER/STANDBY

PUSH OPEN

POWER

POWER

MENU

TV/VIDEO

CHANNELVOLUME

TIMER LAMP

21593 4678

0

0

To open the panel

To open the front panel of your TV, push up the

panel door just under the “PUSH OPEN” mark.

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Item Description

1MENU

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.

2

TV/VIDEO

Press to confirm the selection or setting.

Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV’s video inputs.

3

– VOLUME +

Press to adjust the volume.

4

– CHANNEL +

Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold either

–

or

+

.

5TIMER LED

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.

6LAMP LED

Flashes in red when the lamp for the light source has burned out. For details, see “Replacing the

Lamp” on page 76.

7POWER

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).

8 Infrared

Receiver

Receives IR signals from the remote control.

Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected.

9POWER

Press to turn on and off the TV.

q; Speaker

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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Side and Rear Panel

PUSH OPEN

MENU

TV/VIDEO

CANNELVOLUME

POWER

TIMER LAMP

POWER/STANDBY

VIDEO/HD/DVD IN

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

R-AUDIO-L(MONO)

VIDEO

P

R

P

B

Y

2

1

3

2

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S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

L

(MONO)

R

LR

AUDIO

Y

AUDIO

OUT

(

VAR/FIX

)

P

B

P

R

L

R

VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN

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

SERVICE

ONLY

DIGITAL AUDIO

(OPTICAL) OUT

PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL

VHF/UHF

CABLE

5

4

7

6

80

9

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Jack Description

1HD/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).

2VIDEO IN 2 Connects to the composite video output jack on your camcorder or other video equipment.

✍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).

3AUDIO IN 2

L (MONO)/R

Connects to the audio (L/R) output jacks of your equipment such as camcorder or other video

equipment which you want an easy access.

4VIDEO 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).

5VHF/UHF

CABLE

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

6VIDEO IN 1/3

VIDEO/

L (MONO)-

AUDIO-R

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.

7DIGITAL AUDIO

(OPTICAL) OUT

PCM/DOLBY*

DIGITAL

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

compatible.

8HDMI IN 6

HDMI/

R-AUDIO-L

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.

9HDMI IN 7 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.

0Service Port 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.

* 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

Separate audio

connection required

HDMI

(High-Definition Multimedia Interface) No

DVI (Digital Visual Interface) *

Ye s

Component video

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

S VIDEO

Composite video

RF/Coaxial No

* An adapter is necessary when you are connecting a DVI-equipped device to this TV

(see page 21).

L-

AUDIO

-R

YPBPR

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About Using HDMI

to DVI Adapter

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.

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

HDMI-to-DVI cable

Audio cable

HDMI adapter

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S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

L (MONO)

R

VIDEO IN

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red,

white to white, etc.

Rear of TV

S VIDEO cable

Equipment with S VIDEO

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 a VCR

❑See the connections described on pages 30 and 31.

If You Are Connecting See Page

Cable System and/or VHF/UHF Antenna

System

23

HD Cable Box/ HD Satellite Box

Equipment with DVI Connection

Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna

Equipment with Digital Audio (Optical)

24

25

26

27

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Cable System

and/or VHF/UHF

Antenna System

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

To switch between the VHF/UHF (antenna) input and the CABLE input,

press the ANT button on the remote control.

✍This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming

for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna

(ATSC).

✍Do not use an indoor antenna, which is especially susceptible to

radio noise.

Rear of TV

75-ohm Coaxial cable

75-ohm Coaxial cable

ENT

RETURN

TOOLS

JUMP ANT FREEZE

SOUND PICTURE WIDE

MODE

SURROUND

ANT button

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HD Cable Box/

HD Satellite Box

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.

zThe HDMI jack

provides both video

and audio signals, so it

is not necessary to

connect an audio cable.

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S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

L (MONO)

R

LR

AUDIO

Y

AUDIO

OUT

(

VAR/FIX

)

PB

PR

L

R

VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN

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

SERVICE

ONLY

DIGITAL AUDIO

(OPTICAL) OUT

PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL

VHF/UHF

CABLE

OUT

IN

Rear of TV

AUDIO-R

AUDIO-L

Y

PB

PR

Cable/

Satellite

HDMI cable

High Definition Cable Box/High Definition Satellite Box

Or connection

with component

cable

✍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

Connection

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).

✍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.

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red,

white to white, etc.

z

When connecting to a

DVI output, audio cable

must be used

simultaneously for the

audio signal. DVI carries

video signal only.

DVI-HDTV

76

LR

AUDIO

Rear of TV

HDMI-to-DVI cable

or adapter

Audio cable

Equipment with DVI output

AUDIO-R

AUDIO-L

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Satellite Receiver

and Cable/Antenna

❑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.

1Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s

SATELLITE IN jack.

2Use 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.

3Use 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.

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VIDEO

AUDIO

L (MONO)

R

VIDEO IN

VHF/UHF

CABLE

Satellite receiver

A/V cable

Rear of TV

VIDEO

Satellite

antenna

cable

S VIDEO

S VIDEO cable

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red,

white to white, etc.

AUDIO-L

AUDIO-R

Coaxial cable

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Equipment with

Digital Audio

(Optical)

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.

Using an optical audio cable, connect the device's OPTICAL IN jack to the

TV's DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT jack.

OPTICAL

IN

LINE

OUT

L AUDIO R

LINE

IN

DIGITAL AUDIO

(OPTICAL) OUT

PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL

Optical audio cable

Rear of TV

Audio amplifier

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

1Press to turn on the TV.

The Initial Setup screen appears.

2Press 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.

3Press 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.

To run Auto Program at a later time

1Select Settings in MENU, and then go to Channel settings.

2Select Auto Program then select Start.

✍The Auto Program setup in the initial setup does not apply for

installations that use a cable box for all channel selection.

✍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.

✍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.

TV POWER

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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 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

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VCR and Cable Use this hookup if:

❑You have cable TV that does not require a cable box.

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

1Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter.

2Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the output jack of the splitter to

the TV’s CABLE jack.

3Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter's other output jack to the

VCR’s input jack.

4Use 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.

✍If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable

(yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.

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VIDEO

AUDIO

L (MONO)

R

Y

AUDIO

OUT

(VAR/ FIX)

PB

PR

L

R

VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN

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

VHF/UHF

CABLE

..

Coaxial

cable

Rear of TV

VIDEO

VCR

A/V cable

S VIDEO

S VIDEO cable

Coaxial

cable

AUDIO-R

AUDIO-L

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

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white to white, etc.

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VCR and Cable Box 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.

1Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter.

2Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the output jack of the splitter to

the TV’s CABLE jack.

3Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter’s other output jack to the

cable box’s input jack.

4Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box’s output jack to the VCR’s

RF input jack.

5Use an A/V cable to connect the cable box’s A/V output jacks to the

TV’s A/V input jacks.

6Use 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.

7Run Initial Setup, as described in “Setting Up the Channel List” on page

28.

✍If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable

(yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.

✍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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S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

L (MONO)

R

Y

AUDIO

OUT

(VAR/ FIX)

PB

PR

L

R

VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN

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

VHF/UHF

CABLE

6

Cable box

Rear of TV

A/V 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 bi-

directional splitter

designed to work with your

cable box.

A/V cable

S VIDEO

cable

CATV

cable

VIDEO

AUDIO-L

AUDIO-R

VCR

Splitter

Coaxial

cable

VIDEO

AUDIO-L

AUDIO-R

Coaxial

cable

Coaxial cable

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DVD Player with

Component

Video Connectors

Use this hookup if:

❑Your DVD player has component (YPBPR) jacks.

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

1Use 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.

2Use 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).

✍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.

13

45

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

L (MONO)

R

Y

AUDIO

OUT

(

VAR/FIX

)

PB

PR

L

R

VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN

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

Component video cable

Rear of TV

Audio cable

DVD player

AUDIO-R

AUDIO-L

Y

PB

PR

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red,

white to white, etc.

✍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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DVD Player with

S VIDEO and Audio

Connectors

Use this hookup if:

❑Your DVD player does not have component (YPBPR) jacks.

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

1Use an A/V cable to connect the DVD player’s AUDIO OUT jacks to

the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks.

2Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player’s S VIDEO jack to

the TV’s S VIDEO jack.

13

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

L (MONO)

R

VIDEO IN Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red,

white to white, etc.

DVD player

Rear of TV

A/V cable

S VIDEO

cable

S VIDEO

AUDIO-R

AUDIO-L

VIDEO

✍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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Personal Computer 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)

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.

76

LR

AUDIO

Rear of TV

To audio output jack

Audio

cable

HDMI-to-

DVI cable

Audio-R

Audio-L

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Camcorder or Video

Game Equipment

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.

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S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

L (MONO)

R

VIDEO IN

To A/V output jacks

Rear of TV

Camcorder

SVIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO-L

AUDIO-R

To

SVIDEO

jack

Video Game Equipment

or

S VIDEO cable

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Audio Receiver 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.

AUDIO

OUT

(

VAR/FIX

)

L

R

Rear of TV

AUDIO-L

AUDIO-R

Audio cable

Line

input

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red,

white to white, etc.

Audio receiver

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Overview

The table on the next page describes the buttons on the remote control.

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.

Topic Page

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control 38

Button Descriptions 39

Programming the Remote Control 41

Manufacturer’s Codes 42

Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 43

Special Buttons on the Remote Control 46

✍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.)

,

2

1

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Button Descriptions

Button Description

1TV/VIDEO

Press to cycle through the video equipment connected to your TV’s

video inputs.

2

SLEEP

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.

3FUNCTION

Buttons

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.

40-9, ENT

Press

0-9

to select a channel: the channel changes after 2 seconds.

Press

ENT

to change channels immediately.

5

Use with the

0-9

and

ENT

buttons to select digital channels

(for example, 2.1).

6JUMP

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

.

7ANT

Press to change between the VHF/UHF (antenna) input and the

CABLE input.

8

SURROUND

Press to select TruSurround XT audio effect or Off to turn

this feature off.

9SOUND

Press to cycle through different sound settings:

Dynamic

for

enhanced treble and bass,

Standard

for spoken dialog and

Custom

for flat setting.

0GUIDE

Press to display the TV’s program guide.

qa RETURN

Press

RETURN

to either close the menu screen or move back to

previous layer if you are in the multilayer menu item.

qs BD/DVD,

DVD/VCR

Operating

Buttons

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.

ENT

RETURN

TOOLS

TV/VIDEO

DVR/VCR

SAT/CABLE

FUNCTION

TV

BD/DVD

POWER TV POWER

JUMP ANT FREEZE

SOUND PICTURE WIDE

VISUAL SEARCH

PAUSE

PLAY

STOP

REC REC PAUSE REC STOP

TOP MENU MENU F1 F2

GUIDE

DISPLAY

REPLAY ADVANCE NEXTPREV

TV

CH

VOL

MENU

MUTING

BD/DVD

MODE

SLEEP

SURROUND

zThe 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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VISUAL

SEARCH

To be used only with your connected external equipment with

visual search function. (Non-operable button for TV)

qf

MUTING

Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to

unmute.

qg

VOL +/–

Press to adjust the volume.

qh

DVD/VCR

Record Buttons

z REC: Press to record. Pressing this button alone starts the

recording process.

X REC PAUSE: Press to pause the recording.

x REC STOP: Press to stop the recording.

qj

BD/DVD TOP

Press to display the top menu or menu.

MENU/

MENU

✍For more information, refer to the operating manual of

the connected equipment.

qk

POWER

Press to turn on/off the external equipment selected from the

FUNCTION

buttons

3

.

ql

TV POWER

Press to turn on/off the TV.

w;

FREEZE

Press to freeze the current picture. Press again to restore the

picture. For details, see “Using the FREEZE Button” on

page 47.

wa PICTURE

Press repeatedly to cycle through the available video 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.

ws

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.

wd

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.

wf

V

/

v

/

B

/

b

Press V/v/B/b to move the on-screen cursor. To select an

item, press .

wg

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.

wh

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).

wj

CH +/–

Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels,

press and hold down either

+/–

button.

wk

F1/F2

Press to select the function of connected components. For details, see

“Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control” on page 43.

Button Description

ENT

RETURN

TOOLS

TV/VIDEO

FUNCTION

TV

BD/DVD

POWER TV POWER

JUMP ANT FREEZE

SURROUND

PICTURE

SOUND WIDE

VISUAL SEARCH

PAUSE

PLAY

STOP

REC REC PAUSE REC STOP

TOP MENU MENU F1 F2

GUIDE

DISPLAY

REPLAY ADVANCE NEXTPREV

TV

CH

VOL

MENU

MUTING

BD/DVD

MODE

DVR/VCR

SAT/CABLE

SLEEP

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Programming the Remote Control

The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment.

Follow the steps below to program your TV’s remote control to operate non-

Sony video equipment.

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.

1Press 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.

2Enter 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.

3Press the button.

When the programming is correct, the selected FUNCTION button

flashes twice. When not correct, the button flashes five times.

To check if the code works

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.

Sony Equipment Programmable Code Number

BD (Blu-ray Disc)/DVD 101

DVR/VCR 901 (Sony Dream System)

SAT/CABLE 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver)

✍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.

✍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.

ENT

RETURN

TOOLS

TV/VIDEO

FUNCTION

TV

BD/DVD

POWER TV POWER

JUMP ANT FREEZE

SURROUND

PICTURE

SOUND WIDE

VISUAL SEARCH

PAUSE

PLAY

STOP

REC REC PAUSE REC STOP

TOP MENU MENU F1 F2

GUIDE

DISPLAY

REPLAY ADVANCE NEXTPREV

TV

CH

VOL

MENU

MUTING

MODE

DVR/VCR

SAT/CABLE

1

1

3

2

SLEEP

BD/DVD

BD/DVD DVR/VCR

SAT/CABLE

D

I

S

P

L

A

Y

BD/DVD DVR/VCR

SAT/CABLE

BD/DVD

BD/DVD DVR/VCR

SAT/CABLE

POWERPOWER

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Manufacturer’s Codes

DVD Players

DVD/VCR Combo Units

HDD/DVD Combo Units

DVD Changers

DVR

Blu-ray Disc Player (BD)

5.1ch DVD AV System

AV Receivers

VCRs

Manufacturer Code

Sony 751, 763

General Electric/RCA

755

Hitachi 758

JVC 756

Magnavox 757

Mitsubishi 761

Oritron 759

Panasonic 753

Philips 757

Pioneer 752, 778

RCA/PROSCAN 755

Samsung 758

Tos hiba 754

Zenith 760, 762

Manufacturer Code

Sony 767

Broksonic 776

JVC 775

Panasonic 777

Samsung 774

Tos hiba 773

Zenith 768

Manufacturer Code

Sony 772, 771, 770

Manufacturer Code

Sony 765

Panasonic 766

Manufacturer Code

Sony 901

Manufacturer Code

Sony 101, 102, 103

Manufacturer Code

Sony (DAV) 601, 602, 603, 604

Manufacturer Code

Sony 764

Manufacturer Code

Sony 301, 302, 303

(VHS, 8mm, Beta)

Sony DV 348

Admiral (M. Ward) 327

Aiwa* 338, 344

Audio Dynamic 314, 337

Broksonic 319, 317

Canon 309, 308

Citizen 332

Craig 302, 332

Curtis Mathes 304, 338, 309

Daewoo 341, 312, 309

DBX 314, 336, 337

Dimensia 304

Emerson 319, 320, 316, 317,

318, 341

Fisher 330, 335

Funai 338

General Electric 329, 304, 309

Go Video 322, 339, 340

Goldstar 332

Hitachi 306, 304, 305, 338

Instant Replay 309, 308

JC Penney 309, 305, 304, 330,

314, 336, 337

JVC 314, 336, 337, 345,

346, 347

Kenwood 314, 336, 332, 337

LG 332

LXI (SEARS) 332, 305, 330, 335,

338

Magnavox 308, 309, 310

Marantz 314, 336, 337

Marta 332

Memorex 309, 335

Minolta 305, 304

Mitsubishi/MGA 323, 324, 325, 326

Multitech 325, 338, 321

NEC 314, 336, 337

Olympic 309, 308

Optimus 327

Orion 317

Panasonic 308, 309, 306, 307

Pentax 305, 304

Philco 308, 309

Philips 308, 309, 310

Pioneer 308

Quasar 308, 309, 306

RCA/PROSCAN 304, 305, 308, 309,

311, 312, 313, 310,

329

Realistic 309, 330, 328, 335,

324, 338

Sansui 314

Manufacturer Code

Cable Boxes

Satellite Receivers

*If an Aiwa VCR does not work even

though you enter the code for Aiwa, enter

the code for Sony instead.

Samsung 322, 313, 321

Sanyo 330, 335

Scott 312, 313, 321, 335,

323, 324, 325, 326

Sharp 327, 328

Signature 2000 (M.

Ward)

338, 327

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

Manufacturer Code

Sony 230

Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225,

226

Jerrold/

General Inst./

Motorola

201, 202, 203, 204,

205, 206, 207, 208,

218, 222

Oak 227, 228, 229

Panasonic 219, 220, 221

Pioneer 211, 214, 215

Scientific Atlanta 209, 210, 211

Tocom 216, 217

Zenith 212, 213

Manufacturer Code

Sony 801

Dish Network 810

Echostar 810

General Electric 802

Hitachi 805

Hughes 804

JVC 810

Mitsubishi 809

Panasonic 803

Philips 811

RCA/PROSCAN

802, 808

Toshiba 806, 807

Samsung 812

Manufacturer Code

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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.

Operating a Cable Box

Operating a Satellite Receiver

Operating a VCR

Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer

✍Some functions cannot be operated depending on the equipment.

In that case, operate by the remote control supplied with the

equipment.

To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate

the cable box SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION) Select a channel 0-9, ENT

Change channels CH +/–

Turn on/off POWER Back to previous channel JUMP

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 MENU

Change channels CH +/– Move highlight (cursor) V v B b

Back to previous channel JUMP Select item

To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate

the VCR DVR/VCR (FUNCTION)Fast forward M

Rewind the tape m

Turn on/off POWER Pause X (press again to resume

normal playback)

Change channels CH +/–

Record zSelect a channel 0-9, ENT

Play HINPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO

Stop x

To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate

the DVD 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 F1 Select a track directly 0-9, ENT

Play H Display the disc menu or top menu BD/DVD MENU or

TOP MENU

Stop xDisplay the system MENU 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)

Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV)

Operating a DVD/VCR Combo Unit

Operating a HDD/DVD Combo Unit

To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate

the Blu-ray Disc player 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 H Display the disc menu (DVD) BD/DVD MENU

Stop xDisplay 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,

To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate

the DVD BD/DVD (FUNCTION) Play H

Stop x

Turn on/off POWER Pause X

Select other equipment connected to

the DAV F1 Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback

Disk skip F2 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) V v B b

Select a track directly 0-9, ENT Select item

Master volume VOL +/–, MUTING

To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...

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)

V v B b

Select the DVD

Select the VCR

F 1

F 2 Record (VCR) z

Display the disc menu or top menu BD/DVD MENU or

TOP MENU Change channels (VCR) CH +/– or 0-9, ENT

(using tuner)

Play HAdjust tracking (VCR) CH +/– (during tape

playback)

Stop xIndex search . >

Pause XINPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO

To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate

the DVD/HDD DVR/VCR (FUNCTION) Record z

REC PAUSE X

Turn on/off POWER REC STOP x

Select the HDD

Select the DVD

F 1

F 2

Specify the previous chapter/track

Specify the next chapter/track

.

>

Play H Replay

Stop xAdvance

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Operating a DVR

Operating an AV Receiver

Pause XDisplay the disc menu or top menu BD/DVD MENU or

TOP MENU

Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO

Move highlight (cursor)

and select

V v B b

To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...

To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate

the DVR DVR/VCR (FUNCTION) Jump forward to the next available

chapter >

Turn on/off POWER Stop x

Play H Pause X

Jump back while viewing live or record

programs REPLAY Record z

Slow mode m/m (press lightly) Record Stop x

Jump forward while viewing recorded

programs Record Pause X

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 F1

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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.

Using the TOOLS

Button in PC Mode

The TOOLS button is also available while in PC input mode. The Tools

menu items are different from your TV and other video inputs.

✍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.

Close

Picture Mode

Sound Mode

Wide Mode

Add to Favorites

Caption Vision (CC)

Menu Item Reference pages

Close

Picture Mode see page 59

Sound Mode see page 62

Wide Mode see page 64

Add to Favorites see page 54

Caption Vision (CC) see page 71

Alternate Audio see page 63

Close

Picture Mode

Sound Mode

Wide Mode

Caption Vision (CC)

Menu Item Reference pages

Close

Picture Mode see page 59

Sound Mode see page 62

Wide Mode see page 64

Caption Vision (CC) see page 71

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Using the JUMP

Button

The JUMP button allows you to jump back and forth between the current

channel and the last channel that was selected.

Using the FREEZE

Button

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.

Previous channel

JUMP

FREEZE

Frozen

picture

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Using the GUIDE

Button

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.

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.

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.

✍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.

Main

Audio 1 English

Audio 2 Spanish

Audio 3 French

Make Way for Ducks!

Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley, two

wayward ducks on a unique mission.

Time remaining: 1:26

Alternate Audio

FAM

C23.1

1 ABC

10 DISC

23.1

FAM

36 TLC

65 HIST

68 SHOW

TV-G

CCCC

VSLD

1080i 16:9

Alt. Audio

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.

Program Options

(When available

from the

broadcaster.)

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Using the WIDE

Button

Wide screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several wide

screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio).

Wide Mode :

Wide Zoom

Wide Mode :

Normal

Wide Mode :

Full

Wide Mode :

Zoom

Wide Mode :

Wide Zoom

Wide Mode :

Full

Wide Mode :

Zoom

16:9 Original source

(High definition source)

4:3 Original source

(Standard definition source)

WIDE

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

selected.

zWhen 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.

zYou can also access the

Wide Mode settings in

the Screen settings. For

details, see page 64.

Changing the wide screen mode

Normal

Full

Zoom

4:3 Original source

(Standard definition source)

16:9 Original source

(High definition source)

Wide Zoom

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Using the WIDE

Button in PC Mode

While in the PC Mode, press the WIDE button to toggle through different

wide screen modes to view the signal from your computer.

zYou can also access the

PC Wide Mode settings

in the Screen settings.

For details, see page

64.

zDepending on the signal

from your PC, your TV

will display black frame

around the picture in

various width.

PC Wide Mode :

Normal

PC Wide Mode :

Full 1

PC Wide Mode :

Full 2

PC Wide Mode :

Zoom

Resolution 1152 x 648 or lower

WIDE

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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PC Wide Mode :

Full 1

PC Wide Mode :

Full 2

PC Wide Mode :

Zoom

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

Full 1

Full 2

Zoom

This mode is

not available

WIDE

Resolution higher than 1152 x 648

This mode is

not available

Using the WIDE

Button in PC Mode

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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.

RETURN

TOOLS

VISUAL SEARCH

PAUSE

PLAY

STOP

CH

VOL

GUIDE

DISPLAY

REPLAY ADVANCE NEXTPREV

MUTING

MENU

1Press MENU on the remote.

MENU control panel appears.

2Press V/v to highlight the item.

3Press to select.

4Press to exit.

Exit:

MENU

External Inputs

Favorites

Cable

Antenna

Settings

MENU

C

C

Select from connected equipment

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The MENU screen gives you access to the following items:

Icon Description

External Inputs

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.

Favorites

The Favorites feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite

channels that you specify. For details, see page 54.

Cable

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

input.

Antenna

The Antenna feature displays the most recently viewed channel on the

antenna input.

Settings

The Settings feature lets you adjust the Picture, Sound, Screen, Channel,

Parental Lock or Setup settings. For details, see page 56.

✍A dot appears next to the currently active TV mode (external input,

cable TV or antenna TV).

C

C

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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).

1Highlight External Inputs from the MENU control panel and press

.

The External Inputs list appears.

2Make 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.

1Highlight Favorites from the MENU control panel and press .

The Favorite Channels list appears.

2Make 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.

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

Favorite Channels

Add to Favorites

15

15.2 KPBS-DT

Edit Favorites

Exit

Exit:

MENU

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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 .

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 .

C

C

✍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.

Regularly Scheduled Programming

No program information is available.

0:24 Remaining

KNSD-WX

C39.2

TV-G

CCCC

VSLD

1080i 16:9

Alt. Audio

✍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.

Full Focus

Sd Film Festivals Growth

0:29 Remaining

KPBS-HD

15.1

TV-G

CCCC

VSLD

1080i 16:9

Alt. Audio

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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:

1Press .

2Select .

3Highlight the item: Picture, Sound, Screen, Channel, Parental Lock,

Setup.

4Press 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.)

Settings Allows you to set/change

Picture 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 Sound Mode (page 62)

Reset (page 62)

Trebl e (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)

Screen 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)

Ver tical Size (page 65)

Antenna

Picture Mode Standard

Reset

Advanced Iris Auto 1

Picture Max

Brightness 50

Color 60

Hue 0

Color Temp. Cool

Sharpness 50

Picture

Exit:

MENU

Antenna

Sound

Exit:

Sound Mode Custom

Reset

Treble 0

Bass 0

Balance 0

Steady Sound Off

Volume Offset 0

Surround Off

BBE Off

MENU

Antenna

Screen Exit:

Wide Mode Full

PC Wide Mode Full 1

Auto Wide On

4:3 Default Off

Display Area Normal

Horizontal Center 0

Vertical Center 0

Vertical Size 0

MENU

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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)

Parental Lock Rating (page 68)

Digital Rating (page 68)

Unrated (page 69)

Change Password (page 69)

Select Country (page 69)

Setup 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)

Settings Allows you to set/change

Antenna

Channel

Exit:

Digital Channels

Auto Program

Show/Hide Channels

Label Channels

Diagnostics

Favorite Channels

MENU

Antenna

Parental Lock

Exit:

Password

MENU

Antenna

Setup

Exit:

Caption Vision (CC) Off

Info Banner On

Label Video Inputs

Clock/Timers

Language English

Video 2 (Component) Off

Menu Color Translucent

CineMotion Off

Cooling Mode Normal

MENU

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Accessing the Picture Settings

Selecting Picture

Options

The Picture settings include the following options:

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

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

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

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

MENU

Antenna

Picture Exit:

Custom settings

Vivid

Standard

Custom

Picture Mode Standard

Reset

Advanced Iris Auto 1

Picture Max

Brightness 50

Color 65

Hue 0

Color Temp. Cool

Sharpness 50

MENU

Option Description

Picture

Mode

Customized

picture

viewing

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.

✍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.

Reset Select OK to reset all settings and adjustments to the default setting

(except for Advanced Settings).

Advanced

Iris

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.

zTo quickly and easily

change from one

Picture Mode to

another, use PICTURE

on the remote control.

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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.

White

intensity

adjustment

Choose from four color temperatures:

Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint.

Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.

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

Reduction

Select Auto to reduce the noise level of connected equipment. This

also reduces the noise level to the signal from the VHF/UHF jack.

✍

When Digital Channel, Component Input, HDMI Input or

Freeze mode is in use, Auto is not available.

DRC Mode High

Density

Creates a high-resolution picture with 4 x density, for

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.

Option Description

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DRC Palette Custom Allows you to customize the level of detail (Reality)

and smoothness (Clarity).

1Press the arrow buttons to highlight Custom

then press .

The DRC palette appears.

2Press 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.

3To 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.

Advanced

Settings

Available in

“Custom

Picture

Mode”

Program

Select

Program

to choose among the options:

Reset, Black Corrector

(High/Medium/Low/Off)

,

Gamma (

Max/High/Medium/Low/Off

), Clear

White (

High/Low/Off

), Color Corrector

(

High/Low/Off

).

Option Description

DRC Palette

Press

Reality

(25)

Clarity

(1)

to exit

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Accessing the Sound Settings

Selecting Sound

Options

The Sound settings include the following options:

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

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

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

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 Sound, press .

MENU

Antenna

Sound Exit:

Custom settings

MENU

Dynamic

Standard

Custom

Sound Mode Custom

Reset

Treble 0

Bass 0

Balance 0

Steady Sound Off

Volume Offset 0

Surround Off

BBE Off

MENU

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.

Tr e b l e 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

On 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.

Select to give sound more impact by compensating for phase effects

in speakers. Select from High, Low, and Off.

BBE

✍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.

zSound Mode settings

are independent of

settings in the

Treble/Bass options.

zTruSurround XT

attempts to create the

same surround effect

produced by a

multichannel system

using the left and right

speakers.

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MTS

Enjoy stereo,

bilingual and

mono

programs

Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program

broadcast in stereo.

Auto SAP 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.)

Mono Select for mono reception. (Use to reduce noise

during weak stereo broadcasts.)

✍MTS is available only for analog programs.

Alternate

Audio

Digital

Channel only

Switch among the available alternate audio streams. The program

you are tuned may be broadcast in a different language in the

alternate audio stream.

✍The Alternate Audio option is not available if the

program is not broadcasted with alternate audio

streams.

Speaker 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.

✍The MUTING button on your remote control is

available when Audio Out is set to Variable, and does

not function when set to Fixed.

A/V Sync 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.

Option Description

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Accessing the Screen Settings

Selecting Screen

Options

The Screen settings include the following options:

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

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

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

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 Screen, press .

MENU

Wide Zoom

Normal

Full

Zoom

Antenna

Screen

Exit:

Adjust the picture size

MENU

Wide Mode Full

PC Wide Mode Full 1

Auto Wide On

4:3 Default Off

Display Area Normal

Horizontal Center 0

Vertical Center 0

Vertical Size 0

MENU

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 Select to display the picture in its original size.

✍Normal is not available if the PC input resolution

is greater than 1152 x 648.

Full 1 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.

zWide Mode is

unavailable while in

Freeze (page 47).

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Full 2 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display

area.

✍A black frame will appear on the surrounding of

the picture.

Zoom Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and

vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the

wide screen.

Auto Wide On 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.

4:3 Default

Select the default

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.

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.

✍This option is not available for HDMI PC input.

✍This option is not available if Auto Wide is set to

Off.

Display Area 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.)

Press V or v and press to choose a correction between +5

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.

Option Description

zIf 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

Selecting Channel

Options

The Channel settings include the following options:

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

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

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

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 Channel, press .

MENU

Antenna

Channel Exit:

Program favorite channels

Program

Favorite Channels

Digital Channels

Auto Program

Show/Hide Channels

Label Channels

Diagnostics

MENU

MENU

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 Select to add digital channels.

Auto Program 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.

Show/Hide

Channels

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.

1Press 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.

2To change a channel’s setting to Shown or Hidden, press

.

3To show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1 and 2.

zChannels that you set to

Hidden can only be

accessed with the 0-9

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✍If you select to hide or show a major digital channel, all the sub-

channels 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.

1Press V or v to scroll through the channel numbers. Then

press to select the channel number that you want to

assign a label.

2Press V or v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-

9, etc.). Then press to select the highlighted character.

Repeat to add characters to the label.

3Press B to return to the Channel setting, or press MENU to

exit the settings.

Diagnostics Display diagnostics information about the Current Channel and

TV. This can be useful in providing information to an authorized

technician or repair person.

Option Description

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Accessing the Parental Lock Settings

Selecting Parental

Lock Options

The Parental Lock settings include the following options:

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

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

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

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 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

Antenna

Parental Lock Exit:

Press to change settings

Off

Child

Youth

Y. Adult

Custom...

Rating Off

Digital Rating Off

Unrated Allow

Change Password

Select Country U. S. A.

MENU

MENU

✍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.

Option Description

Rating

Turn ratings on/off and

select a rating system

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

Adult

Maximum ratings permitted are:

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.

Digital Rating

(Available only in U.S.A.

where advanced ratings exist)

Off Turn Digital Rating off. No programs

containing digital ratings are blocked from

viewing.

zIf 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.

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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

1In the Parental Lock setting, use the arrow buttons to highlight Change

Password, and press to select it.

2Enter a new four-digit password using the 0-9 buttons.

3Confirm the new password by entering it again.

4Press MENU to exit the setting screen.

Viewing Blocked

Programs

You can view a blocked program by entering the password.

1Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program.

2Enter your password using the 0-9 buttons.

Parental Lock will be canceled temporarily until you turn your TV off.

Selecting Custom

Rating Options

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.)

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.

Unrated

(available only in U.S.A.)

Allow Allows programs and movies that are

broadcast without a rating.

Block Blocks all programs and movies that are

broadcast without a rating.

Change Password Select to change your password.

Select Country U.S.A. Select to use U.S.A. ratings (see below).

Canada Select to use Canadian ratings (see page 70).

Option Description

zThe 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..

zIf 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.

Option Description

Movie Rating G All children and general audiences.

PG Parental guidance suggested.

PG-13 Parental guidance for children under 13.

RRestricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested

for children under 17.

NC-17

and X

No one 17 and under.

zTo ensure maximum

blocking capability, the

age-based ratings

should be used.

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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.)

TV Rating

Block programs

by their rating,

content or both

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.

DSuggestive dialog.

LStrong language.

SSexual situations.

VViolence.

✍The content ratings will increase depending on the level of the age-

based 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.

Option Description

English Rating C All children.

C8+ Children 8 years and older.

GGeneral programming.

PG Parental guidance.

14+ Viewers 14 and older.

18+ Adult programming.

French Rating G 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.

U.S.A. Rating See “TV Rating” above for details.

Option Description

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Accessing the Setup Settings

Selecting

Setup Options

The Setup settings include the following options:

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

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

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

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

Antenna

Setup Exit:

Select Caption Vision options

On

Off

Program

MENU

Caption Vision (CC) Off

Info Banner On

Label Video Inputs

Clock/Timers

Language English

Video 2(Component) Off

Menu Color blue

CineMotion Off

Cooling Mode Normal

MENU

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:

1Press V or v to highlight an input to label, then press

to select it.

2Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the labels.

3Press 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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✍If you select Skip, your TV skips the selected

connection when you press TV/VIDEO.

Clock/Timers 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.

1Press 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.

2Press V or v to highlight one of the following options, then

press .

Program Select to set the Timer by day, time,

duration, and channel.

Off Select to turn off the Timer. (Your

previous settings are saved.)

3If 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.

4Press MENU to exit the setting screen. An LED on the

front panel will light, indicating the Timer has been set.

Current Time You can set the current time.

1Press to select Current Time.

2Press V and v to set the current time (day, hour, minute,

and AM/PM). Press (or press b) to confirm each

setting and move to the next setting. Press B to go back the

previous setting.

3Press MENU to exit the setting screen.

Language Select to display all on-screen settings in your language of

choice: English, Español, Français.

Option Description

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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.

Menu Color 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.

Option Description

zIf 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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Programming

Caption Vision (CC)

If you selected the Program option under Caption Vision (CC) (see page 71),

you can change the following settings:

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

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

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.)

Tex t 1 , Tex t 2 ,

Tex t 3 , Tex t 4

Displays network/station information presented using

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

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Overview

This chapter includes the following topics:

Contacting Sony

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.

Before calling Sony customer support, please write down the model and

serial numbers of your TV.

Topic Page

Contacting Sony 75

Replacing the Lamp 76

Troubleshooting 80

PC Input Signal Compatibility Chart 85

Specifications 86

Optional accessories 87

Index 88

Visit http://www.sony.com/TVsupport

US 1-800-222-SONY (7669)

Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669)

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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.

❑

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.

How to Replace the

Lamp

1Turn 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.)

2Wait 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.

3Take the new lamp out of the box.

Do not touch the glass portion of the new lamp.

WARNING

Electric appliances can cause fire or high temperature, resulting in

injury or death. Be sure to follow the instructions below.

✍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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4Remove the outside lamp cover.

5Remove the lamp door.

Turn the knob counterclockwise to OPEN and pull out the cover.

6Pull 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

bag.

Lamp door

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7Put 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.

8Reattach the lamp door.

Turn the knob back to CLOSE and secure the cover.

9Put the outside lamp cover back in its place.

10 Select the Lamp Replacement option (MENU > Settings > Setup

menu) and follow the on-screen procedure.

✍If the lamp is not securely reattached, the self-diagnostic

function may be triggered and the POWER indicator flashes

three times (see page 12).

✍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/

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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

❏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.

Cannot change channels with

the remote control

❏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.

Remote control does not

operate non-Sony video

equipment

❏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

❏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.

Dark, poor or no picture

(screen lit), good sound

❏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.

No color/dark picture/color is

not correct

❏Adjust the Color option in the Picture setting (see page 60).

Only snow and noise appear on

the screen

❏Check the antenna/cable connections.

❏Try another channel; it could be station trouble.

❏Press ANT to change the input mode (see page 39).

Dotted lines or stripes ❏Adjust the antenna.

❏Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair dryers.

Double images ❏Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the problem.

“Black box” on screen ❏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 Tex t 1-4.

Black bands appear at the top

and bottom of the screen

❏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).

Certain programs on DVD or

other digital sources display a

loss of detail, especially during

fast-motion or dark scenes

❏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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Sound

Channels

Problem Possible Remedies

Good picture, no sound ❏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.

Audio noise ❏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.

Cannot gain enough volume

when using a cable box

❏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.

Sound seems weak or

insufficient

❏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).

Cannot raise the volume on

external speakers

❏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).

No audio for HDMI ❏Confirm DVD player, set-top-box audio settings. Select 2 channel LPCM audio.

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).

Cannot receive any channels

when using cable TV

❏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).

Cannot receive or select

channels

❏Use Auto Program in the Channel setting to add receivable channels that are not

presently in TV memory (see page 66).

Some digital cable channels are

not being displayed

❏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).

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General

Problem Possible Remedies

How to reset TV to factory

settings

❏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.

How to restore Picture settings

to factory settings

❏Select Reset setting option while in the Picture setting (see page 59).

How to restore Sound settings

to factory settings

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

Cannot cycle through the other

video equipment connected to

the TV

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

Cannot operate the setting ❏

If a setting option appears in gray, this indicates that the setting option is not available.

Lost password ❏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.

TIMER LED on front panel is

lit

❏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.

LAMP LED blinks in red ❏Replace the lamp (see page 76).

Digital cable box does not work ❏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.

Cannot record digital channels

to VCR

❏Only analog channels can be recorded to your VCR.

TV cabinet creaks ❏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.

A slight creaking noise occurs

from the bottom part of the TV

❏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.

The cooling fan is loud ❏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).

"High Temperature Warning!"

message appears

❏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 does not turn on ❏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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Image left on the screen

(image retention)

❏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

powered off

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

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”

appears.

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

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

light up

❏The lamp door or lamp might not be securely attached. Repeat the steps on page

76 to ensure that they are both installed securely.

Problem Possible Remedies

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PC Input Signal Compatibility Chart

*: Corresponding to the VGA signal

**: These signals do not support Normal display mode.

***: Coordinated Video Timing.

Resolution Horizontal

frequency (kHz)

(Refresh rate)

Vertical

frequency (Hz)

VESA standard

Signals Horizontal

(Dot)

xVertical

(Line)

VGA 640 x480 31.5 60 –*

640 x480 37.5 75 ✔

640 x480 43.3 85 ✔

720 x400 31.5 70 –*

SVGA 800 x600 35.2 56 ✔

800 x600 37.9 60 ✔

800 x600 46.9 75 ✔

800 x600 48.1 72 ✔

XGA** 1024 x768 48.4 60 ✔

1024 x768 56.5 70 ✔

1024 x768 60 75 ✔

WXGA** 1280 x768 47.4 60 ✔

1280 x768 47.8 60 ✔

1152 x648 40.3 60 CVT***

✍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 3 LCD Panels, 1 lens projection system

LCD Panel 0.73 inch TFT LCD panel (1,280 × 720 pixels)

Projection Lens High Performance, large diameter hybrid lens F2.4

Antenna 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF

Lamp 100W, XL-2400 Ultra High Pressure Lamp

Television System NTSC American TV Standard

ATSC (8VSB terrestrial) ATSC compliant 8VSB

QAM on cable ANSI/SCTE 07 2000

Visible Screen Size (Picture measured

diagonally)

KDF-42E2000: 42 inches

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

Component Video Input 3 (YPBPR) (1 on side panel) Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync

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

Digital Audio Optical Output

(PCM/Dolby Digital)

1 Optical Rectangular (1)

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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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 KDF-

50/55E2000)

❑Lamp : XL-2400 Ultra High Pressure Lamp

Dimensions (W/H/D) 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)

Mass 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.)

Supplied Accessories

Remote Control RM-YD010

AA (R6) Batteries 2 supplied for remote control

Operating Instructions 1

Quick Setup Guide 1

Warranty Card 1

Product Registration Card 1

✍The availability of optional accessories

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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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M

MENU 52

MENU button 17, 43

Menu Color 73

Movie Rating 69

MTS 63

MUTING button 40

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

S

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

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

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

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LCD Projection TV

HD-TV

Operating Instructions

http://www.sony.net/

Printed in U.S.A.

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KDF-42E2000

KDF-46E2000

KDF-50E2000

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© 2006 Sony Corporation

™

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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 diffi culty operating your television

Contact Sony Customer Support at:

http://www.sony.com/tvsupport

or to speak with a support representative:

United States Canada

1-800-222-SONY (7669) 1-877-899-SONY (7669)

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (EST) Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Eastern)

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