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1. Selecting Parental Lock Options 74 Z You need your password for any future access to the Parental Lock settings If you have lost your password see Lost password on page 93 The Parental Lock settings include the following options Option Description Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on off and select a rating system Child Youth Y Adult Custom Turn Parental Lock off No programs are blocked from viewing Maximum ratings permitted are U S TV Y TV G G Canada C G TV Y Maximum ratings permitted are U S TV PG PG Canada C8 PG 8 ans TV PG Maximum ratings permitted are U S TV 14 PG 13 Canada 14 13 ans TV 14 Select to set ratings manually U S See page 76 for details Canada See page 77 for details If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system you should select Child Youth or Y Adult to help simplify the rating selection To set more restrictive ratings select Custom For descriptions of Child Youth and Y Adult ratings see page 74 Viewing Blocked Programs Using the Settings Option Description Change Password Select to change your password Select Country U S A Select to use U S A ratings see page 76 Canada Select to use Canadian ratings see page 77 To deactivate the parental control feature Q Set Parental Lock to Off when in the Parental Lock setting To change the password d In the Parental Loc
2. 3 Highlight 4 Press to select 0 0 Label Channels To highlight an option and to change settings press lt Press to confirm the selection To exit the Channel press Selecting Channel Options Channels that you set to Hidden can only be accessed with the 0 9 buttons 72 The Channel settings include the following options Option Description Favorite Lets you set up a list of your favorite channels For details see Channels Using Favorites in WEGA GATE on page 57 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 Allows you to show or hide channels that appear in the Program Channels 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 1 Press or to highlight the channel that you want to show or hide To move between the Major and Digital subchannel lists press lt or 2 To change a channel s setting to Shown or Hidden press 3 To show or hide more channels repeat steps 1 and 2 Using the Settings
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4. Press button When the programming is correct the selected FUNCTION button will flash twice and when not flashes five times AL 24 Buyysjey j To check if the code works POWER Aim your TV s remote control at the equipment and press the green C5 button If the equipment turns on and off the programming is completed If not try the next code listed 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 Using dead batteries or removing the batteries may cause the programmable codes to be lost and revert back to factory settings Reprogramming the codes may be necessary 47 Watching the TV Manufacturer s Codes Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code DVD Players Citizen 332 Sharp 327 328 ManutaciureF Code Craig 302 332 Signature 2000 M 338 327 Sony 751 Curtis Mathes 304 338 309 Ward General Electric 755 Daewoo 2l 312 303 AEA 28 T sE DBX 314 336 337 Sylvania 308 309 338 310 cni 7 a 756 Dimensia 304 Symphonic 338 MON 757 Emerson 319 320 316 317 Tashiro 332 win pee A 318 341 Tatung 314 336 337 gt TURT 3 Fisher 330 335 Teac 314 336 338 337 So s Funai 338 Technics 309 308 i pS 559 778 General Electric 329 304 309 Toshiba 312 311
5. s remote control Then press TV FUNCTION once the TV indicator lights up and adjust the TV s volume The TV s audio might be set to Auto SAP or Mono when it might be better set to Stereo In the Audio setting see page 67 set the MTS setting to Stereo If already set to Stereo switch to Mono which may reduce background noise during weak stereo broadcasts If the Speaker option is set to Off and the Audio Out option is set to Fixed in order to output the sound to your audio system use your audio receiver to adjust the sound see page 67 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 67 Problem Possible Remedies Cannot receive upper channels UHF when using an antenna Cannot receive any channels when using cable TV Cannot receive or select channels Some digital cable channels are not being displayed 92 m m m Press ANT to select the VHF UHF input see page 44 Use Auto Program in the Channel setting to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory see page 72 Use Auto Program in the Channel setting to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory see page 72 Press ANT to select the CABLE input see page 44 Use Auto Program in the Channel setting to add receivable channels that are not presently in TV memory see page 72 Certain cable companies
6. 12410 Other Information Replacing the Lamp The projection lamp which illuminates the picture has a limited life If the screen becomes dark the color looks unusual or the LAMP indicator on the front of the TV flashes it is time to replace the lamp with a new one not supplied A WARNING Electric appliances can cause fire or high temperature resulting in injury or death Be sure to follow the instructions below m m How to Replace the 1 Lamp 86 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 The lamps contain mercury For proper disposal of the used lamps follow and observe the local ordinances See page 89 Turn off the power on the main unit Wait several minutes then unplug the power cord The cooling fan will continue to operate for ab
7. DRC Mode 64 DRC Palette 64 DVD player using with remote control 49 with A V connectors connecting 39 with component video connectors connecting 38 E Effect 66 68 English Rating 77 ENT button 44 External Inputs WEGA GATE 56 59 F Favorite Channels setting up 72 Favorites WEGA GATE 56 57 FREEZE button 45 54 French Rating 77 FUNCTION button 44 G Game Picture 69 Gamma 65 GUIDE button 51 Guide menu 52 H HD DVD IN jack 1080i 720p 480p 480i described 16 18 HDMI IN jack described 17 High Altitude 80 81 High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI 10 Horizontal Center 71 Hue adjusting 63 l Image Shift 79 Infrared Receiver IR 15 Inputs labeling 79 Iris 63 65 J K JUMP 54 JUMP button 44 L Label Channels 73 Label Video Inputs 79 LAMP LED 15 Lamp replacing 86 89 Language 79 81 Live Color 65 M MENU button 45 49 Menu Color 79 81 Movie Rating 76 MTS 67 MUTING button 44 N Noise Reduction 64 O Off turning off the TV 15 On turning on the TV 15 P Q Parental Control described 9 Parental Lock settings 62 74 Password changing 75 PC IN jack 17 PC Input 65 68 71 81 Personal Computer connecting 40 Phase 71 Picture 63 65 PICTURE button 44 Picture Mode Custom 63 Standard 63 Vivid 63 Pitch 71 POWER button 15 Power Management 81 POWER STANDBY LED 15 Problems Troubleshooting 90 93 Program Guide 52 Program Options menu 52 R Rati
8. OUT S VIDEO Coaxial i cable CATV Splitter cable C iin gt 4 A V cable 3 Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc S VIDEO cable Coaxial cable 34 VCR and Cable Box Before connecting a cable box see Using CableCARD Device on page 30 Connecting the TV Use this hookup if Q 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 Q 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 47 Q 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 Connect the CATV cable to the single input jack of the splitter Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the output jack of the splitter to the TV s CABLE jack Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter s other output jack to the cable box s input jack Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box s output jack to the VCR s RF input jack Use an A V cable to connect the cable box s A V output jacks to t
9. wut Go Video 322 339 340 Wards 327 328 335 331 RCA PROSCAN 755 Goldstar m 333 ee i Hitachi 306 304 305 338 Yamaha 314 330 336 337 in a Ta Instant Replay 309 308 Zenith 331 ent JC Penney 309 305 304 330 Gable Boxes DYD Changers mete Teed Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code JVC F 337 345 Sony 230 Soy 16 Kenwood 314 336 332 337 Hamlin Regal 222 223 224 225 Panasonic 766 226 LG 332 DVD VCR Combo Units LXI SEARS 332 305 330 335 Jerrold 201 202 203 204 Manatact rer Code 338 General Inst 205 206 207 208 Sony 7167 Magnavox 308 309 310 Motorola 218 222 Broksonic 716 Marantz 314 336 337 oe 22228 222 IVC 775 Marta 332 Panasonic 219 220 221 Panasonik 777 Memorex 309 335 Pioneer 211 214 215 Samsung 774 Minolta 305 304 Scientific Atlanta 209 210 211 Toshiba 73 Mitsubishi MGA 323 324 325 326 Tocom 216 217 Zenith 768 Multitech 325 338 321 Zenith 212 213 z NEC 314 336 337 i i HDD DVD Combo Units Aeon sao aoe Satellite iiaia z WET E g Code Optimus 327 Sony 301 Sot Te MLTR Orion 317 Dish Network 810 5 1ch DVD AV System Panasonic 308 309 306 307 Echostar 810 Manufacturer Code Pentax 305 304 General Electric 802 Sony DAV 601 602 603 604 Philco 308 309 Hitachi 805 Philips 308 309 310 AV Receivers S TT Hughes se a loneer Mitsubishi 809 Manufacturer Code Quasar 308 309 306 Paone 303 Sony 764 RCA PROSCAN 304 305 308 309 Philips 311 VCRs ao 312 313 310 RCA PROSCAN 802 808 Manufactur
10. 63 Adjust the Brightness option in the Video setting see page 63 Check the antenna cable connections Adjust the Color option in the Video setting see page 63 Check the antenna cable connections Try another channel it could be station trouble Press ANT to change the input mode see page 44 Adjust the antenna Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars neon signs or hair dryers Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the problem Set Image Shift to an appropriate value The default setting is Auto If doubled images appear with Auto select the best value from 1 to 4 see page 79 You have selected a text option in the Setup setting and no text is available See page 78 to reset Setup selections To turn off this feature set the Caption Vision option to Off If you were trying to select closed captioning select CC1 instead of Text 1 4 Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16 9 this is especially common with theatrical releases Your TV will show these programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen For more details check the documentation that came with your DVD or contact your program provider uoeuwnojuj 12410 f 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 t
11. Number 858 942 2230 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 ina 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 O Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver O O Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected O Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressl
12. Subchannels are additional channels of programming broadcast simultaneously For example channel 4 might include three subchannels 4 1 4 2 4 3 that are showing programs at the same time Using the Program Options Setting The Program Options setting allows you to customize the program settings on the currently tuned channel Option Description Alternate Each program has a main video stream the video that you see when Video the channel is first tuned and may have alternate video streams This When option allows you to switch among these alternate video streams available Alternate Each program has a main audio stream the audio you hear when the Audio channel is first tuned and may have alternate audio streams This When option allows you to switch among these alternate audio streams e g available for different languages Using the WIDE Button When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal that is 4 3 aspect ratio picture with a black bar at each side Full returns the picture to its original size Key You can also access the Wide Mode settings in the Screen settings For details see page 69 Watching the TV Wide screen mode lets you watch 4 3 normal broadcasts in several wide screen modes 16 9 aspect ratio 4 3 Original source 16 9 Original source Standard definition source High definition source Wide Mode WIDE Wide Zoom Wide Mode Wide Zoom Wid
13. connects to your cable and VHF UHF antenna signal VHF UHF 2 CableCARD slot CableCARD device provides cable subscribers with access to secure digitally encrypted cable channels without the need for a set top box that will enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television For more information see page 30 3 PCIN7 Connect to the video output connector and audio output jack on your personal computer For details see page 40 4 HDMI IN 6 HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface provides an uncompressed all digital HDMI audio video interface between this TV and any HDMI equipped audio video component such L AUDIO R as a set top box DVD player and A V receiver 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 Continued 17 AL 84 Bujonpo juy Introducing the TV Jack Description 5 6 18 VIDEO IN 1 Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the composite video 6 VIDEO IN 1 3 Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your VCR or other video VIDEO component A third composite video and audio VIDEO 2 is located on the left side panel of L AUDIO R the TV HD DVD IN 4 5 Connect to your DVD player s or digital set top box s com
14. measures are approximate 95 UONeULOJU 12410 i Index 0 9 buttons 44 4 3 Default 70 5 1 Channel DVD using with remote control 50 A A V Sync 67 About Using CableCARD Device 30 ACIN 18 Adding channels to the channel list 72 Adjusting audio Steady Sound 66 Advanced Iris 63 Advanced Video 65 Alternate Audio 52 Alternate Video 52 ANT button 44 Applications Settings 62 83 Audio Out 67 68 AUDIO OUT jack described 18 Audio receiver connecting 42 Audio settings 61 66 Auto Adjustment 71 Auto Program 72 B Balance adjusting 66 68 Bass adjusting 66 68 Batteries inserting in remote 43 BBE 66 Brightness adjusting 63 65 C Cable connecting with VCR 34 using with remote control 49 Cable Box connecting with VCR 35 CableCARD device 30 84 CableCARD slot 17 96 Camcorder connection 41 Caption Vision 78 programming 80 Change Password 75 CHANNEL button 15 Channel settings 62 72 Channel Show Hide 72 Channels Auto Program 72 creating labels 73 CineMotion 9 80 Clear White 65 Clock Timers 83 Closed caption modes 78 Color Temp adjusting 64 65 Color adjusting 63 Connecting Audio receiver 42 Cable box 23 24 Camcorder 41 DVD player 38 39 Personal Computer 40 Satellite receiver 25 VCR 34 37 D Diagnostics 84 DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT 18 Digital Channels 72 Digital subchannels 52 Display Area 70 DISPLAY button 45 Display Mode 65 Display turning off 45
15. previous setting 4 Press WEGA GATE 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 1 Press to select Current Time 2 Press and to set the current time day hour minute and AM PM Press or press to confirm each setting and move to the next setting Press to go back the previous setting 3 Press WEGA GATE to exit the setting screen Diagnostics Display diagnostics information about the TV This can be useful in providing information to an authorized technician or repair person CableCARD This list of selectable CableCARD options will vary depending on your cable service provider 84 Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics Topic Page Contacting Sony 85 Replacing the Lamp 86 Troubleshooting 90 Specifications 94 Optional accessories 95 Index 96 Contacting Sony If after reading these operating instructions you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television please call our Customer Information Services Center For US residents 1 800 222 SONY 7669 or visit http www sonystyle com tv For Canadian residents 1 877 899 SONY 7669 or visit http www sonystyle ca tv Before calling Sony customer support please write down the model and serial numbers of your TV You ll find this information on the front cover of this manual 85 UONeULOJU
16. see below The Initial Setup feature does not apply for installations that use a cable box for all channel selection To run Initial Setup the first time you turn on your TV d Press 5 to turn on the TV The Initial Setup screen appears 2 Press or to highlight the on screen display language Then press gt The sane aan O em messages First please connect cable and or antenna appears This may require 50 minutes for completion and Start auto program now appears 3 Press or to highlight Yes then press Auto Program performed through Initial Setup will automatically create a list of receivable channels from both VHF UHF antenna and cable TV channels if both sources are connected Auto Program may take a while 20 to 50 minutes to complete A progress bar is displayed while available channels are being scanned If you cancel the Auto Program before all receivable channels are scanned you may want to perform the task later see To run Auto Program at a later time below If you selected No during the Initial Setup the Initial Setup message will appear each time you turn on the TV until you complete the Auto Program as a reminder To run Auto Program at a later time Select Settings in WEGA GATE and then go to Channel settings 2 Select Auto Program then select Start Auto Program will create a list of receivable channels for the current input VHF UHF antenna or CABLE Yo
17. the picture may blur or show poor color This is caused by moisture condensation on the lenses inside Wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate before turning on the TV When the condensation has evaporated the picture will return to normal To minimize reflection the screen surface has a special coating Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage the screen surface Special care is required Cleaning the Screen Surface Dust and dirt on the screen can affect the picture quality To dust off the screen use a soft cloth Be sure to follow the cleaning instruction on page 6 for stubborn stains and dirt 11 AL 94 Bujonposjuy j Introducing the TV Indicators _ Screen 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 Indicator Flashing because POWER green The lamp for the light source is preparing to turn STANDBY flashing on When it is ready it turns 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 The projection lamp has burned out Replace it with new flashes o
18. this setting 1 Press or to highlight an input to label then press Label Video Inputs Language If you use the Video 2 composite connection Component when Video 2 Component is set to Auto do not connect the component cable at the same time Otherwise select Off Menu Color Image Shift to select it 2 Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the labels 3 Press to select the equipment you connected to each of the inp t jacks on the back of your TV Select Skip if you do not have any equipment connected to a particular input Video 1 6 Video 7 Video 1 6 VHS DVD Receiver Satellite Cable Box 8mm DTV Game LD Beta HD DVR Camcorder Skip Video 7 PC DVD HD Game Skip If you select Skip your TV skips the selected connection when you press TV VIDEO Select to display all on screen settings in your language of choice English Espa ol Fran ais Auto Off Select to switch automatically between the component video jacks Y Ps Cs Pr Cr 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 Select to activate the composite video jacks VIDEO AUDIO L MONO AUDIO R on the left side of the TV Enables you to select a specific color for the on screen settings Corrects the image on your TV Before adjusting After adjusting Factory settin
19. through WEGA GATE and the settings Display WEGA GATE control panel Press WEGA GATE Display Settings Press WEGA GATE and select Settings Move through Settings Press gt Select an option to change Press Move back to upper layer Press RETURN Select confirm changed setting Press Exit WEGA GATE control panel or Settings Press WEGA GATE Q Using Favorites in WEGA GATE The Favorites feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify You can create a list using the Add to Favorites option 1 Select Favorites from the WEGA GATE control panel and press The Favorite Channels list appears Make your selection Add to Favorites 2 Press to highlight the desired channel and press G e To add the current channel to the list of Favorite Channels highlight Add to Favorites and press e 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 then edit the channel 57 3LV9 V9JM Pupnponul Introducing WEGA GATE Using Cable in WEGA GATE The Cable feature takes you to the most recently viewed channel on the cable input When tuned to the channel the Program Banner and Channel number will be displayed Select Cable from the WEGA GATE control panel and press No program information is available If you have not completed the initial channel setup see pa
20. to Off Easy control of Variable The TV s speakers are turned off but the audio volume adjustments 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 Using the Settings Accessing the Screen Settings 1 Press WEGA GATE 2 Select Settings sl 3 Highlight fia 4 Press to select 00 0 Wide Mode Game Picture 4 3 Default Display Area Vertical Center Vertical Size To highlight an option and to change settings press Option Description Press to confirm the selection To exit the Screen press c a amp Selecting Screen The Screen settings include the following options z Options Y 3 2 kej Wide Mode is Wide Mode unavailable while in Freeze page 54 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
21. to change settings press lt Press to confirm the selection a To exit the Applications press amp Selecting The Applications settings include the following options es D pu Naa Option Description amp p Clock Timers Select to set the clock and to program your TV to turn on and amp off at two scheduled viewing times Once the options are set TIMER LED lights up in red Sleep Allows you to select the amount of time Off 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes or 90 minutes that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically Timer 1 You can use the Timers to program the Timer 2 TV to turn on and off and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled viewing times Timer 1 and Timer 2 cannot be set until you set the Current Time 1 Press or to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2 To set the timer press To go directly to programming Timer 1 or 2 press instead of pressing gt Continued 83 Using the Settings Option Description 2 Press or 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 3 rf you selected Program in step 2 press and to set the day s hour minute AM PM duration and channel number Press or press to confirm each setting and move to the next setting Press to go back to the
22. 5 1080i 720p 480p 480i Two channel linear PCM 32 44 1 and 48 kHz 16 20 and 24 bit 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative C 0 286 Vp p Burst signal 75 ohms 500 mVrms 100 modulation Impedance 47 kilohms Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative Ps Cs 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Pr Cr 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms 500 mVrms at the maximum volume setting Variable 500 mVrms Fixed Impedance output 2 kilohms AUDIO OUT jacks are operable only when the TV s Speaker is set to Off Optical Rectangular 1 Dimensions W H D Mass Supplied Accessories Remote Control AA R6 Batteries Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card Product Registration Card Optional accessories Cocvovovuouovovooso B HDMI cable HDMI to DVI cable Component video cable S VIDEO cable A V cable Audio cable Optical cable Other Information KDF E42A 10 999 x 722 x 357 mm 39 3 8 x 28 1 2 x 14 1 8 inches KDF E50A10 1184 x 827 x 408 mm 46 5 8 x 32 5 8 x 16 8 inches KDF E42A10 28 kg 61 lb 12 oz KDF E50A10 33 kg 72 lb 13 oz RM YD003 2 supplied for remote control 1 1 1 1 TV Stand SU RG11S for KDF E42A10 SU RG11M for KDF E50A10 Theatre Stand System RHT G2000 Lamp XL 2400 The availability of optional accessories depends on stock Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Non metric weights and
23. About Using HDMI If you are connecting equipment with DVI connector with this TV you will to DVI Adapter 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 I HDMI to DVI cable im lt ae E HDMI adapter Audio cable 20 Connecting the TV Basic Connections The way in which you connect your TV will vary depending on how your home receives a signal antenna and satellite cable and cable box and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR If You Are Connecting See Page Cable System or VHF UHF 22 Nocable box or VCR Cable Box and Antenna 23 OQ Cable box unscrambles only some channels usually premium channels 11 No VCR Cable Box 24 Q Cable box unscrambles all channels QO No VCR Satellite Receiver 25 Digital Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver 26 Equipment with HDMI Connection 27 Equipment with DVI Connection 28 Equipment with Digital Audio OPTICAL 29 If you are connecting a VCR Q See the connections described on pages 34 and 35 21 AL y Buldauu0g i Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF UHF 22 For best results use this connection if you Q Have a cable and or an antenna This is convenient if y
24. Audio Options e eee 68 Accessing the Screen Settings scseee 69 Selecting Screen Options cee 69 Selecting PC Screen Options ee 71 Accessing the Channel Settings ss008 72 Selecting Channel Options ees 72 Accessing the Parental Lock Settingg 74 Selecting Parental Lock Options 05 74 Viewing Blocked Programs eene 75 Selecting Custom Rating Options 76 Accessing the Setup Settings cssssseee 78 Selecting Setup Options eee 78 Programming Caption Vision 0 c0 80 Selecting PC Setup Options eee 81 Accessing the Applications Settings 83 Selecting Applications Options 000 83 OVEPVICW icc iecctaccnncecneceenneenctecnaestaceencestaceateesecenss 85 Contacting SONY ecsseceseeeseesseeeseeesseeneeeeneeeens 85 Replacing the Lamp ssussseusssnnsenunrnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnn 86 How to Replace the Lamp 86 Troubleshooting ssessssunsssunnenunennunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 90 Remote Control cccccccessseeeeeseeseseeesseeees 90 CableCARD Device cc sccesceeeesteeeeees 90 MIG Onis scidece suse fats eau sthctesiaeninccdapvesabechissezescele aid 91 AdO siete es elite eet ee 92 Channels waz s250255 hte A 92 General vere ai data et hh ites 93 Specifications ccseccceeeceeseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 94 Inde X is cceisiceesiatesdteced
25. BY ff POWER A WEGA GATE t 5 GY _4 TV VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Description 1 WEGA GATE Press to display WEGA GATE and activate the and buttons Press again to exit WEGA GATE and activate the TV VIDEO VOLUME and CHANNEL buttons 2 t Press to confirm the selection or setting TV VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV s video inputs 3 ___ Press to adjust the volume VOLUME i ress to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold either or 4 4 t P through channels T quickly through channels p d hold eith CHANNEL 5 TIMER LED When lit indicates one of the timers or Sleep is set When it is set this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off For details see page 83 6 LAMP LED Lights up in red when the lamp for the light source has burned out For details see Replacing the Lamp on page 86 POWER Lights up in green when the TV is turned on If the LED blinks in red continuously this may 5 fe STANDBY LED IR Infrared Receiver POWER Speaker indicate the display unit needs servicing see Contacting Sony 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 88 Receives IR signals from the remote control Do not put anything ne
26. CATV cable Cable box f Antenna Coaxial cable cable CABLE VHF UHF Rear of TV Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Use the cable box 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 Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable Program the remote control See Programming the Remote box Control on page 47 Activate the remote control to operate the cable Press SAT CABLE FUNCTION once and the SAT CABLE box indicator lights up Prevent the accidental switching of TV channels When using the cable box ensure that the TV remains tuned to the channel that the cable box is set to usually channel 3 or 4 Switch the TV s input between the cable box and Press ANT to switch back and forth between the TV s VHF UHF antenna scrambled channels and CABLE unscrambled inputs 23 Connecting the TV Cable Box For best results use this connection if QO Your cable company scrambles all channels which requires you to use a cable box Before connecting a cable box see Using QO You do not have a VCR If you have a VCR see pages 34 and 35 CableCARD Device on page 30 With this connection you can Q Use the TV s remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV s VHF UHF input jack You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box To connect the cable box 1 Conn
27. DEO jack to the TV s S VIDEO jack Rear of TV y S VIDEO S VIDEO E cable VIDEO DVD player L MONO LINE OUT AUDIO AUDIOR AUDIOL VIDEO S VIDEO Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red VIDEO white to white etc A V cable If your DVD player is not equipped with S VIDEO use a VIDEO cable yellow instead of the S VIDEO cable To watch a DVD press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input VIDEO 1 in the illustration If you have a non Sony DVD player and want to set up the TV remote control to operate it you must program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on page 47 To control DVD functions with the TV remote control see Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer on page 49 To easily identify equipment connected to the TV see the instructions for setting up Label Video Inputs on page 79 39 AL y Buldauu0g i Connecting the TV Personal Computer To connect a PC personal computer If you connect your PC to the TV you can watch your personal computer s display on the TV When connecting to an When your PC is connected to the TV with the HD15 HD15 cable and Apple Macintosh optional audio cable you can view and listen to the PC s video and audio computer use the output on the TV HD15 HD15 cable to connect PC IN of the Rear of TV TV to video output connector of the compute
28. 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 53 Game Picture Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right in the window This feature also allows you to adjust the picture from any connected equipment Select while watching the picture to be adjusted The TV stores the position in memory for each input Press or and press to choose a correction between 5 and 5 Not available in Full and Normal mode when sources are in 720p or 1080i Continued 69 Using the Settings If 4 3 Default is set to anything but Off the Wide Mode setting changes only for the current channel When you change channels or inputs Wide Mode is automatically replaced with the 4 3 Default setting To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed set 4 3 Default to Off 70 Option Description 4 3 Default Select the default screen mode to use for 4 3 sources Display Area Vertical Center Vertical Size Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom Off Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture to fill the 16 9 screen keeping the original image as much as possible Select to return the 4 3 picture to normal mode Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally only to fill the display area Select to enlarge the picture horizontally
29. Option Description 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 1 Press or to scroll through the channel numbers Then press to select the channel number that you want to assign a label Press or 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 Press to return to the Channel setting or press WEGA GATE to exit the settings 73 s6ulyas ay buisn Using the Settings Accessing the Parental Lock Settings 1 Press WEGA GATE C za O h Eal Parental Lock Press to change settings PS W Parental Lock Off 2 Select Settings ih gen Change Password ei 7 Select Country U S A 3 Highlight cccccceee 4 Press to select To highlight an option and to change settings press lt Press to confirm the selection To exit the Parental Lock press Gaxx The Parental setting allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels
30. S O N Y 2 597 544 12 1 GRAND W EGA LCD Projection TV HD TV Operating Instructions KDF E42A10 a KDF E50A10 GDTY fx HIGHIDEFINITION TELEVISION 2005 Sony Corporation 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 Contacting Sony If after reading the following instructions you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony TV please call one of the following numbers Customers in the continental United States contact the Direct Response Center at 1 800 222 SONY 7669 or visit http www sonystyle com tv Customers in Canada contact the Customer Relations Center at 1 877 899 SONY 7669 or visit http www sonystyle ca tv WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIR AN A 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 impo
31. See page 20 g T Use an A V cable to connect the playback VCR s A V output jacks to the recording VCR s A V input jacks 2 Use an A V cable to connect the recording VCR s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc Rear of TV VCR playback VCR recording N LINE IN AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO OUT OUT IN N aan A AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO A V cable A V cable To perform tape editing set the TV to the video input intended for playback by pressing TV VIDEO on the remote control You may need to change the video input on your VCR See your VCR s operating manual for instructions If your VCRs have S VIDEO jacks For best picture quality use an S VIDEO connection instead of the VIDEO cable yellow on your combined A V cable Using an S VIDEO cable connect the playback VCR s S VIDEO OUT jack to the recording VCR s S VIDEO IN jack S VIDEO does not provide audio so audio cables must be connected to provide sound You cannot record signals from equipment connected to the Y Ps Cs Pr Cr input 37 AL y buna uuoy i Connecting the TV DVD Player with Use this hookup if Component Q Your DVD player has component YPsPr jacks Video Connectors Disconnec
32. TV AUDIO Component video cable J AUDIO VIDEO OUT Pr Cr L Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc IN L C ana R x AUDIO L R Audio cable 3 AUDIO R aR DERE 7 RF coaxial cable 26 Connecting the TV Equipment with Use this hookup if HDMI Connection Q Your equipment has a High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI e The HDMI jack Disconnect all power sources before making any connections provides both video Using an HDMI cable connect the equipment s HDMI OUT jack to the and audio signals so it TV s HDMI IN jack is not necessary to connect an audio cable Rear of TV Equipment with HDMI output iy HDMI cable 27 AL y Buldauu0g i Connecting the TV Equipment with DVI Disconnect all power sources before making any connections Connection If you are connecting with DVI HDTV output you can connect to the TV s HDMI IN jack by using an HDMI to DVI cable or an adapter both not supplied Rear of TV Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red GA white to white etc Equipment with DVI output AUDIO L HDMI to DVI cable or adapter Audio cable When using a HDMI to DVI cable or an adapter be sure to connect the DVI output connecto
33. able On the password screen see page 74 enter the following master password 4357 The master password clears your previous password it cannot be used to temporarily unblock channels When lit indicates that the timer is set see page 83 When the timer is set this LED will remain lit even when the TV is turned off Replace the lamp see page 86 If you are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a splitter as described on page 35 you must use a special bi directional splitter that is designed to work with your digital cable box Contact your cable provider for details Only analog channels can be recorded to your VCR When the TV is in use there is a natural rise in temperature causing the cabinet to expand or contract and may be accompanied by a slight creaking noise This is not a malfunction Advanced Iris applies a mechanical iris system When Advanced Iris is set a natural creaking noise occurs due to the basic structure of the optical unit The creaking sound is an inherent nature of this system and is not a defect If the TV is used at high altitudes and High Altitude is set to On the cooling fan runs faster and its sound becomes louder If the TV is not used at high altitudes set High Altitude to Off see page 81 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 stil
34. ableCARD device in 4 Follow the displayed instructions Phone your cable TV company A the Applications settings representative will guide you through the activation process see page 84 VE After your CableCARD device is activated your cable TV company will download the service information including the channel list to the CableCARD device After the CableCARD device has acquired channels from your cable TV company the TV tunes to the lowest available channel Removing the In the event you want to cancel your service contact your cable TV CableCARD Device company Once the CableCARD device is removed your TV will no longer decrypt digital cable TV programming services that require CableCARD 1 gt Push the eject button on the CableCARD slot to release the card Eject button _ 2 Pull the CableCARD device straight out of the slot to remove it To install a different CableCARD device follow the instructions in Activating CableCARD Service on page 30 31 AL ay Buldauu0g i Connecting the TV Setting Up the Channel List Using Initial Setup 32 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 in the Channel setting to scan available channels
35. ages Level 1 4 Select a level from 1 4 to align the images and improve the picture Select On to use the TV at an altitude of 5 000 feet 1 500 m or higher Select Off to use the TV at normal altitude 81 Using the Settings PC Input Signal Compatibility Chart Resolution Horizontal Vertical VESA standard Signals Horizontal x Vertical frequency kHz frequency Hz Dot Line VGA 640 x 480 31 5 60 640 X 480 37 5 75 Y 640 X 480 43 3 85 Y 720 x 400 31 5 70 SVGA 800 xX 600 35 2 56 Y 800 x 600 37 9 60 Y 800 xX 600 46 9 75 Y 800 x 600 48 1 72 Y XGA 1024 x 768 48 4 60 Y 1024 x 768 56 5 70 Y 1024 X 768 60 75 Y WXGA 1280 x 768 47 4 60 Y 1280 x 768 47 8 60 Y Corresponding to the VGA signal These signals do not support Normal display mode This TV does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync Ifa signal other than in the above chart is input it may not be displayed properly or may not be displayed as you set Using the Vertical frequency Hz of the personal computer at 60 is recommended Noise may be detected under certain conditions If unsupported signals are used you will see the message Unsupported Signal 82 Using the Settings Ea Accessing the Applications Settings 1 Press WEGA GATE m D Clock Timers 2 Select Settings C n Es C EU cableCaRD 3 Highlight ee Ea 4 Press to select 0 0 To highlight an option and
36. and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the wide screen Select to continue using the current screen mode setting when the channel or input is changed Select Normal to return to the default display area Select 1 or 2 to keep the edge of the picture out of screen Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down in the window Available only in Zoom mode Press or and press to choose a correction between 5 and 5 Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture Available only in Zoom mode Press or and press to choose a correction between 5 and 5 Selecting PC Screen Options When there is no signal input all settings are not available Select Zoom in the Wide Mode option to display movies and other content on DVD using the entire viewable area of the screen Using the Settings To display the PC screen Press TV VIDEO repeatedly on the Video 7 remote control until VIDEO 7 PC appears Screen 2 Press WEGA GATE to exit Wide Mode Full 1 Auto Adjustment Phase Min E Pitch 0 Horizontal Center Vertical Center 0 You can change the settings for the PC input while the TV is displaying the PC screen The PC Input Screen setting includes the following options Option Description Wide Mode Auto Adjustment Phase Pitch Horizontal Center Vertical Center Normal Select to display the picture i
37. ar the sensor as its function may be affected Press to turn on and off the TV Outputs audio signal The CHANNEL button has a tactile dot Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the TV 15 Introducing the TV Side Panel s a 1 SI 2 5 H z Q gl 2 TSS SS fay Q 2 8 5 2 Ww S 3 Q Z ac Jack Description 1 HD DVD IN 2 Connect to your DVD player s or digital set top box s component video Y PsPR and audio 1080i 720p L R jacks Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO 5 of rear 480p 480i panel or the composite video 6 of rear panel connections see page 18 2 VIDEO IN 2 Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other video VIDEO AUDIO L_ equipment When Auto is selected for the Video 2 Component option in the Setup MONO AUDIO R settings the component video function will be preferentially activated see page 79 16 Introducing the TV Rear Panel Lael g g n CABLE VHF UHF E AUDIO RGB DIGITAL AUDIO P OPTICAL OUT Go PCM 3 DOLBY DIGITAL Homi IN P L AUDI 4 TIE tt J l 5 6 7 8 1 CABLE RF input that
38. ard provided by your cable operator is required to view encrypted digital programming Certain 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 also 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 CableCARD is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories Inc 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 USP4638258 4482866 BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound Inc Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S A and other countries WEGA Grand WEGA WEGA GATE Steady Sound Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc This TV is manufactured under license from Dolby D DOLBY Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are DIGITA L
39. ariable The TV s speakers are turned off and the audio Q of volume output from your audio system can still be gt adjustments controlled by the TV s remote control O Fixed The TV s speakers are turned off and the audio 3 2 67 Using the Settings Selecting PC Audio Options 68 To display the PC screen Press TV VIDEO repeatedly on the remote control until VIDEO 7 PC Audio l appears Press WEGA GATE to exit Sound Mode Custom Reset Treble Bass Balance Effect Speaker Audio Out Variable You can change the settings for the PC input while the TV is displaying the PC screen The PC Input Audio setting includes the following options Option Description Sound Mode Dynamic Select to enhance treble and bass Standard Suitable for spoken dialog Custom Flat setting Reset Select to restore the factory default settings Treble Adjust to increase or decrease higher pitched sounds Bass Adjust to increase or decrease lower pitched sounds Balance Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance Effect TruSurround Select for surround sound for stereo programs XT only Simulated Adds a surround like effect to mono programs Off Normal stereo or mono reception 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
40. 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 O Be sure to observe the TV s For Safety section on page 6 Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna is installed follow the precautions below An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code NEC in USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with r
41. ckly through channels press and hold down either button Continued 45 Watching the TV 46 Button Description 29 F1 30 F2 Press to select the function of connected components For details see Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control on page 49 Press to select the function of connected components For details see Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control on page 49 Watching the TV Programming the Remote Control MUTING TVVIDEO POWER TV POWER DVD SAT VCR _ CABLE SOUND PICTURE _ TV SAT WIDE E TOP MENU MENU The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment Sony Equipment Programmable Code Number DVR 772 DVD VCR 601 Sony Dream System SAT CABLE 801 Sony Satellite Receiver Follow the steps below to program your TV s remote control to operate the non Sony video equipment Find the three digit code for your equipment from the Manufacturer s Codes listed on page 48 If more than one code number is listed try entering from the code listed first 1 Press and hold the lt 5 amp or gas FUNCTION button you want to program on the remote control and press the button simultaneously The selected FUNCTION button DVR DVD VCR or SAT CABLE will flash Enter the three digit manufacturer s code number using the buttons while the button is lit If code is not entered within 10 seconds you must perform step 1 again
42. corded program gt gt I NEXT Press to advance forward to the next Chapter Mark if any or to live TV when playing back a recorded program lt 4 fast reverse Press to play a program in fast rewind mode gt e PLAY Press to play a program at a normal speed gt fast forward Press to play a program in fast forward mode H PAUSE Press to pause playback E STOP Press to stop the playback of a recorded program Watching the TV Button Description al El zl S a FA 28 VISUAL SEARCH VOL DVD VCR Record Buttons TOP MENU MENU POWER TV POWER MTS SAP 21 FREEZE TV SAT SUR 23 WIDE DISPLAY 25 4 4 47 TOOLS WEGA GATE CH To be used only with your connected external equipment with visual search function Non operable button for TV Press to adjust the volume REC Press to record By pressing this button alone will start the recording Il REC PAUSE Press to pause the recording E REC STOP Press to stop the recording Press to display the disc menu from your connected DVD player Press to display the disc menu from your connected DVD player Press to turn on off the external equipment selected from the FUNCTION buttons 3 Press to turn on off the TV Press repeatedly to cycle through the Multi channel TV Sound MTS options Stereo Auto SAP Second Audi
43. ctions the correct format using the suitable 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 Separate audio Performance Connector type connection required Homi HDMI SS High Definition Multimedia Interface Gi DVI Digital Video Interface Component video 480i 480p 720p 1080i svoo E3 S VIDEO VIDEO Composite video RF Coaxial No No Yes 5 UDIO R An adapter is necessary when you are connecting a DVI equipped device to this TV see page 20 19 Connecting the TV About Using If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack S VIDEO shown at left you can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality compared to an A V cable Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal you also need to connect audio cables for sound as shown below Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV S VIDEO cable Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc Equipment with S VIDEO LINE OUT AUDIOR AUDIOL VIDEO S VIDEO TE Audio cable
44. d 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 Background Opacity Window Color Window Opacity None Color 1 8 Solid Translucent None Color 1 8 Solid Translucent Selecting PC Setup Options Using the Settings To display the PC screen Press TV VIDEO repeatedly on the remote control until VIDEO 7 PC Setup appears Press WEGA GATE to exit Power Management Off Py Language English TI Menu Color Gray Ey Image Shift Auto High Altitude Off You can change the settings for the PC input while the TV is displaying the PC screen Power Management Soe aad S The PC Input Setup setting includes the following options gt F ae Q Option Description gt On Select to automatically switch to the Power N Saving mode when there is no signal input for 2 10 minutes gt Off Select to turn off Power Management 3 Language Menu Color Image Shift High Altitude Select to display all on screen settings in your language of choice English Espanol Fran ais Enables you to select a specific color for the on screen settings from Original Gray Red Green and Purple Auto Factory setting Automatically corrects double im
45. d g rey To quickly and easily Customized for home entertainment change from one picture Custom Select to display a picture with minimum Picture Mode to viewing enhancements another use PICTURE You can alter the Video settings Picture Brightness on the remote control 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 Video 6 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 Video lris Adjust the contrast levels 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 Continued 63 Using the Settings 64 Option Description Color Temp Choose from four color temperatures White Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint intensi 3 A F ions Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint adjustment Warm 1 2 When selected Custom in Picture Mode select to give the white colors a red tint Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture Noi
46. e Mode Full Wide Mode Zoom Wide Mode Normal Wide Mode Full Wide Mode Zoom Z When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal Normal cannot be selected AL 24 Buyysjey j Changing the wide screen mode 4 3 Original source 16 9 Original source Standard definition High definition Wide Zoom Normal This mode is not available Full 53 Watching the TV Using the JUMP Button Using the FREEZE Button 54 The JUMP button allows you to jump back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that was selected JUMP a Previous channel The FREEZE button allows you to temporarily capture a program s picture You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers recipes etc To cancel FREEZE and return to normal viewing press the FREEZE button again FREEZE Frozen Current gt picture program in prgress Introducing WEGA GATE Overview of WEGA GATE WEGA GATE 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 function selecting from Favorite Channels watching TV viewing external equipment signals or adjusting TV settings 1 Press WEGA GATE on the remote WEGA GATE contro
47. e Setup Settings 1 Press WEGA GATE 2 Select Settings j co 3 Highlight 4 Press to select Setup Select Caption Vision options ey Caption Vision Off Info Banner On Game Mode Off Label Video Inputs N Language English BAe CA Video 2 Component Off S CE a imageshift Auto os Bo High Altitude Off To highlight an option and to change settings press lt Press to confirm the selection To exit the Setup press Selecting Setup Options Option Caption Vision The Setup settings include the following options Description 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 on page 80 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 Game Mode On Select to optimize the lipsync when playing games Off Select to turn off the Game Mode 78 Using the Settings Option Description 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
48. e control to operate the DVD DVD VCR FUNCTION Turn on off POWER If you have a DVD changer F1 to skip disc Play Stop E Pause H press again to resume normal playback To Do This Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel To Do This Display SAT Guide Display SAT Menu Move highlight cursor Select item Switch between the TV and satellite broadcasts To Do This E Press z 0 9 ENT 2 CH S JUMP a 3 Press a GUIDE MENU tte TV SAT Press Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause gt gt lt lt H press again to resume normal playback Search the picture forward or backward PP or lt 4 during playback To Do This release to resume normal playback Press Step through different tracks of the disc Step through different chapters of the disc Select a track directly Display the disc menu Display the top menu Operate the DVD menu A to fast reverse or P gt to fast forward the disc when pressed during playback PPI to step forward or Kd to step backward 0 9 ENT MENU TOP MENU Aei C Continued 49 Watching the TV Operating a 5 1ch DVD AV System Sony DAV To Do This Press To Do This Press oe the remote control to operate pyp NCR FUNCTION Play e DVD Sto E p Turn on off POWER Pause H Select other equipment connected to F1 Search the picture forward or backward PP or lt lt during playbac
49. e instead except in the following circumstances QO Your cable TV company does not provide CableCARD service in your viewing area QO You want to access your cable TV company s interactive or advanced features such as video on demand or in some cases pay per view At this time these services require a bidirectional link which are only available through the use of a separate set top box CableCARD device is currently a unidirectional device only and cannot provide these advanced services Check with your cable TV company for CableCARD service details limitations pricing and availability all of which are determined by your cable TV company not Sony Before you can use CableCARD service you need to insert the CableCcARD device supplied by your cable TV company and activate the service as described below 1 Insert the CableCARD device into the CableCARD slot TOP Q CableCARD gt i CAUTION When inserting the CableCARD device the rear side of the card should face forward Inserting the CableCARD incorrectly may result in permanent damage to the card and the TV 2 Gently push the card into the slot until it locks into place Connecting the TV 3 After 1 2 minutes the CableCARD device setup screen is automatically displayed This screen includes information your cable TV company You can also access will request before they can activate your service information about your C
50. eature also not available when watching 480p 720p or 1080i sources Selecting PC Video Options Using the Settings Option Description Advanced Program Video Available in Custom Picture Mode Select Program to choose among the options Black Corrector High Medium Low Off Advanced Iris High Medium Low Off Gamma Max High Medium Low Off Clear White High Low Off Live Color High Medium Low Off To display the PC screen Press TV VIDEO repeatedly on the TE remote control until VIDEO 7 PC Video appears Press WEGA GATE to exit You can change the settings for the PC input while the TV is displaying the PC screen Reset fay Iris Max Display Mode Video Picture Max Brightness 50 Color Temp Neutral s6ulyas ay buisn i The PC Input Video setting includes the following options Option Description Display Mode Reset Iris Picture Brightness Color Temp Video Select to view video images Text Select to view text charts or tables Select to restore the factory default settings Select to adjust the contrast levels Adjust to increase or decrease picture contrast Adjust to brighten or darken the picture 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 Select to give the white colors a red tint 2 65 Using the Settings Accessing t
51. ecascesvaneudcestteaadddeetevevtavesteuases 96 Introducing the TV Welcome Package Contents Features Thank you for purchasing this Sony s HD LCD projection TV This manual is for models KDF E42A10 and KDF ES50A10 Along with your new TV the packing box contains a remote control and two AA R6 batteries See page 95 for the complete list of packaging contents Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include Q WEGA GATE WEGA GATE is a new feature that allows you to easily navigate to the most convenient TV functions favorite channels cable channels antenna channels external input list or settings 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 to create up to three custom palettes Integrated HDTV You can watch digital television programs and enjoy the improved audio video quality offered by these programs Wide Screen Mode Allows you to watch 4 3 normal broadcasts in wide screen mode 16 9 aspect rati
52. ect the CATV cable to the cable box s input jack 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box s output jack to the TV s VHF UHF input jack 3 Run Auto Program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on pages 32 CATV cable Coaxial cable VHF UHF pE p D Rear of TV Cable box Notes on Using This Connection To do this Do This Use the cable box 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 Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable Program the remote control See Programming the Remote box Control on page 47 Activate the remote control to operate the cable Press SAT CABLE FUNCTION once and the SAT CABLE box indicator lights up Prevent the accidental switching of TV channels When using the cable box ensure that the TV remains tuned to the channel that the cable box is set to usually channel 3 or 4 24 Connecting the TV Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver s SATELLITE IN jack 2 Use A V and S VIDEO cables to connect the satellite receiver s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks se a coaxial cable to connect your cable to the Ss ack or 3 u ial cabl y ble to the TV s CABLE jack your antenna to the TV s VHF UHF jack If your satellite receiver is not equ
53. er Code Realistic 309 330 328 335 Toshiba 806 807 Sony 301 302 303 324 338 Samsung 812 Admiral M Ward 327 Sansui 314 If an Aiwa VCR does not work even Aivat 38 4 o e ne ran Audio Dynamic 314 337 Sanyo 330 335 Broksonic 319 317 Scott 312 313 321 335 Canon 309 308 323 324 325 326 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control Watching the TV To operate other equipment connected to your TV first turn to page 48 and program the necessary code For operating video equipment press TV VIDEO repeatedly until you see the video input on the screen for your connected equipment Remote control tips are provided below Some functions cannot be operated depending on the equipment In that case operate by the remote control supplied with the equipment Operating a Cable Box To Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate the cable box SAT CABLE FUNCTION POWER Turn on off Operating a Satellite Receiver To Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver SAT CABLE FUNCTION Turn on off POWER Select a channel 0 9 ENT Change channels CH Back to previous channel JUMP Display channel number DISPLAY Operating a VCR To Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate the VCR DVD VCR FUNCTION Turn on off POWER Change channels CH Record J Play Stop E Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer To Do This Press Activate the remot
54. er 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 O Carry the TV with the specified number of persons see page 13 O Hold the TV tightly when carrying it O Before 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 O If direct sunlight or other strong illumination shines on the screen part of the screen may appear white due to reflections from behind the screen This is a structural property of the TV Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight O The picture quality may be affected by your viewing position For the best picture quality install your TV according to Recommended Viewing Area on page 14 O When installing your TV against a wall keep it at least 4 inches 10 cm away from the wall Projection Lamp O Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source It is time to replace the lamp with a new one not supplied when e the lamp replacement indicator on the front panel blinks in red e screen images become dark no image appears on the display after prolonged use O _sInrare instances the bulb may pop i
55. eral audience Parental guidance suggested Parents strongly cautioned Mature audience only Content Based Options TV G TV PG TV 14 TV MA FV D L S V Unrated Allow Block programs or movies thatare Block broadcastwithout a rating Fantasy violence Suggestive dialog Strong language Sexual situations Violence Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating 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 Canadian custom rating options If you selected Canada as the country of residence on page 75 the Custom Rating setting includes the following options If you selected U S A see page 76 Using the Settings Option Description English Rating C C8 G PG 14 18 French Rating G 8 ans 13 ans 16 ans 18 ans U S A Rating See TV Rating on page 76 for details All children Children 8 years and older General programming Parental guidance Viewers 14 and older Adult programming General programming Not recommended for ages under 8 Not recommended for ages under 13 Not recommended for ages under 16 Programming restricted to adults 77 s6ulyasg ay buisn i Using the Settings E Accessing th
56. espect 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 Continued 5 Antenna Grounding According to the NEC Refer to section 54 300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna Grounding Antenna lead in wire Ground clamp T Electrical service equipment Antenna lead in wire NEC Section 810 20 Grounding conductors NEC section 810 21 Ground clamps a Power service grounding electrode system NEC Art 250 Part H NEC National Electrical Code Cleaning 1 Clean the rear cover area of the TV regularly Dust in the rear cover area may cause a problem with the cooling system of the TV set O Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry soft cloth To remove dust from the screen wipe it gently with a soft cloth Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly dampened with solution of mild soap and warm water Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine for cleaning If the picture becomes dark after using the TV for a long period of time it may be necessary to clean the inside of the TV Consult qualified service personnel O Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this unit Cleaning this unit with a plugged AC power cord may result in electric shock On Contaminat
57. g Automatically corrects double images Select a level from 1 4 to align the images and improve the picture Continued 79 s6ulyasg ay buisn Using the Settings Programming Caption Vision 80 Option Description High Altitude Select On to use the TV at an altitude of 5 000 feet 1 500 m or higher Select Off to use the TV at normal altitude CineMotion Select Auto to optimize the screen display automatically detecting film content and applying a reverse 3 2 pulldown process Moving picture will appear clearer and more natural looking Select Off to disable the detection If you selected the Program option under Caption Vision see page 78 you can change the following settings Option Description Basic Allows you to select basic analog EIA 608 closed caption options CC1 CC2 Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects CC3 CC4 ofa program Should be set to CC1 for most programs Text1 Text2 Displays network station information presented using Text3 Text4 either half or the whole screen if available Digital CC Allows you to set digital closed captioning to Basic digital EIA 608 or Advanced digital EIA 708 Advanced Allows you to select advanced digital EIA 708 closed caption options Select from the available options Advanced Allows you to make additional settings for digital EIA 708 closed Settings caption options Select from As Broadcast Small Text Large Text an
58. ge 32 both Cable and Antenna will tune to the lowest channel number To run Initial Setup see page 72 Using Antenna in WEGA GATE The Antenna feature takes you to the most recently viewed channel on the antenna input When tuned to the channel the Program Banner and Channel number will be displayed Select Antenna from the WEGA GATE control panel and press If you have not completed the initial channel setup see page 32 both Cable and Antenna will tune to the lowest channel number To run Initial Setup see page 72 58 Introducing WEGA GATE gt Using External Inputs in WEGA GATE 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 79 1 Select External Inputs from the WEGA GATE control panel and press The External Inputs list appears Make your selection External Inputs Exit Mi 2 Press to highlight the desired external input and press Using Settings in WEGA GATE The Settings feature lets you enter to the settings screen where most of advanced settings and adjustments are performed See Overview on page 6l 59 FLV V9JM upnponuj Using the Settings Overview The Settings give you access to the following features Depending on the signal
59. 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 72 General Problem Possible Remedies How to reset TV to factory m settings How to restore Video settings M to factory settings How to restore Audio settings M to factory settings Cannot cycle through the other O video equipment connected to the TV Cannot operate the setting m Lost password m TIMER LED on front panelis M lit LAMP LED blinks in red m Digital cable box does not work UO Cannot record digital channels O to VCR TV cabinet creaks m A slight creaking noise occurs Md from the bottom part of the TV The cooling fan is loud d High Temperature Warning L message appears The TV does not turn on m Other Information Turn on the TV While holding down the button on the remote control press the POWER button on the TV The TV will turn itself off then back on again Release the button WARNING The Factory Reset will clear all of your customized settings including Parental Lock setting Select Reset setting option while in the Video setting see page 66 Select Reset setting option while in the Audio setting see page 66 Be sure the Label Video Inputs option is not set to Skip see page 79 If a setting option appears in gray this indicates that the setting option is not avail
60. he TV s A V input jacks Use an A V and S VIDEO cables to connect the VCR s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks ao a kh Q N If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO use a VIDEO cable yellow instead of the S VIDEO cable T Run initial Setup as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 32 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 Continued 35 AL ay Buldauu0g i Connecting the TV Rear of TV S VIDEO cable AUDIO L VCR u Coaxial cable AUDIO R AUDIOR AUDIOL VIDEO SVEO CATV ur cable g p n Ay f 1 i y 3 a Coaxial Splitter AN cable cable Cable box AUDIO R AUDIOL VIDEO aoe Coaxial cable Cables are often If you are connecting a color coded to digital cable box you will connectors Connect red need a special bi to red directional splitter white to white etc designed to work with your cable box 36 Connecting the TV Two VCRs for Tape If you connect two VCRs you can record from one VCR to the other while Editing using your TV to monitor what is being recorded Using P Fi 2 S VIDEO jacks Disconnect all power sources before making any connections Ss
61. he Audio Settings 1 Press WEGA GATE 2 Select Settings a 3 Highlight 4 Press to select 00 To highlight an option and to change settings press lt Press to confirm the selection To exit the Audio press Selecting Audio The Audio settings include the following options Options Option Description ae Sound Dynamic Select to enhance treble and bass Sound Mode settings Mode Standard Suitable for spoken dialog are independent of settings in the Custom Flat setting Treble Bass options Reset Reset the following options to the default setting Treble Bass res TruSurround XT Balance Steady Sound Volume Offset Effect and BBE attempts to create the Treble Adjust to increase or decrease higher pitched sounds same surround effect Bass Adjust to increase or decrease lower pitched sounds produced bya Balance Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance multichannel system using the left and right Steady On Select to stabilize the volume across all programs speakers Sound and commercials Off Select to turn off Steady Sound Volume Adjust to increase or decrease the sound level of the current input Offset TV or video input relative to other inputs Effect TruSurround Select for surround sound for stereo programs XT only Simulated Adds a surround like effect to mono programs Simulated uses SRS 3D MONO Off Normal stereo or mono reception BBE Select to give s
62. hildren away from the TV during Installation during installation Climbing on or pushing the TV or its stand may cause it to fall and damage the TV 13 Introducing the TV Preventing the TV As a protective measure secure the TV as follows from Toppling Over Using the TV stand with support belts Q Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU RGI1S for KDF E42A10 SU RG11M for KDF E50A10 with a support belt designed for your TV When using the SU RG11S for KDF E42A10 SU RG11M for KDF E50A10 stand for your TV you must use the support belt When Installing Your Keep your TV at least 4 inches 10 cm away from the wall to provide proper TV against a Wall ventilation Recommended Your viewing position may affect the picture quality Viewing Area For the best picture quality install your TV within the areas shown below Model Viewing distance KDF E42A10 min 5 9 ft approx 1 8 m KDF ES50A10 min 6 6 ft approx 2 0 m Horizontal Viewing Area Vertical Viewing Area 14 Introducing the TV TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel To open the panel Le ee ae 9 gt i 6 a Roos x 3 EE Sa Bno a _ To open the front panel of your N tee T0 TV push up the panel door just S under the PUSH OPEN mark PUSH OPEN TIMER LAMP POWER STAND
63. ion on the Screen Surface The screen surface has a special coating to reduce reflections To prevent screen damage clean the screen as follows 1 Clean the screen with a soft cloth O To remove hard contamination use a cloth moistened with a solution of mild detergent and water Do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the TV It should only be sprayed to moisten the cleaning cloth O Do not use any type of abrasive pad alkaline cleaner acid cleaner scouring powder chemical cloth or solvent such as alcohol benzene or thinner as these may scratch the screen s coating Service Damage Requiring Service Do not attempt to service the set by yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards See Replacing the Lamp on page 86 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 oth
64. ipped with S VIDEO use a VIDEO cable yellow instead of the S VIDEO cable Rear of TV 3 Za T Coaxial cable S VIDEO i VIDEO AUDIO L AUDIO R Satellite receiver VHF UHF SATELLITE IN 1 ouT AUDIOR AUDIOL VIDEO SVIDEO tb IN Line out Satellite antenna cable 1 f AN cable 2 i Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc S VIDEO cable 25 AL ay Buldauu0g i Connecting the TV Digital Cable Box or Disconnect all power sources before making any connections Dig ital Satellite 1 Connect the RF coaxial cable from the CATV or satellite dish to the Receiver input of the digital cable box or digital satellite receiver 2 Usea component video cable to connect the digital cable box or satellite receiver s YPsPr jacks to the TV s Y Ps Cs Pr Cr jacks Use the HD DVD IN 4 or 5 input Component video Y Ps Ce Pr Cr connection is necessary to view 480p 720p and 1080i formats Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of 1280 dots x 720 lines 3 Use an audio cable to connect the digital cable box or satellite receiver s AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV s AUDIO IN jacks The Y Ps Cs Pr Cr jacks do not provide audio so audio cables must be connected to provide sound Digital cable box or satellite receiver px Y nc 2 O O 7 Pn om Rear of
65. k the DAV Disk skip F2 Specify the previous chapter track lea Specify the next chapter track gt gt Display the top menu TOP MENU Move highlight cursor aver Display the disc menu MENU Select item Master volume VOL MUTING Operating a DVD VCR Combo Unit To Do This Press To Do This Press raonat te remote control to operate DVD VCR FUNCTION Search the picture forward or backward PP or lt 4 during playback Turn on off POWER Replay ee Select the DVD F1 Advance o Select the VCR F2 Display the top menu TOP MENU Move highlight cursor tye and select DVD Display the disc menu MENU Record VCR J Play gt Change channels VCR CH or 0 9 ENT using tuner Stop E Adjust tracking VCR CH during tape Pause H playback Operating a HDD DVD Combo Unit To Do This Press To Do This Press aeae a oe control to operate DVR FUNCTION Move highlight cursor gt Turn on off POWER Record J Select the HDD F1 Specify the previous chapter track lea Select the DVD F2 Specify the next chapter track PP Play ce Replay ee Stop Advance o gt Pause H Display the disc menu MENU Search the picture forward or backward PP or lt 4 during playback Display the top menu TOP MENU Operating an AV Receiver To Do This Press Turn on off POWER Master volume VOL MUTING Select other input connected to AV F1 receiver Watching the TV Special Buttons on the Remote Control Using
66. k setting use the arrow buttons to highlight Change Password and press to select it Enter a new four digit password using the 0 9 buttons Confirm the new password by entering it again A ON Press WEGA GATE to exit the setting screen You can view a blocked program by entering the password 1 Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program 2 Enter your password using the 0 9 buttons Parental Lock will be canceled temporarily until you turn your TV off 75 s6ulyas ay buisn Using the Settings Selecting Custom Rating Options To ensure maximum blocking capability the age based ratings should be blocked If you select Block be aware that the following programs may be blocked news sports weather emergency broadcasts political programs public service announcements and religious programs 76 US custom rating options If you selected U S A as the country of residence on page 75 the Custom Rating setting includes the following options If you selected Canada see page 77 Option Description Movie Rating G All children and general audiences PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 Parental guidance for children under 13 R Restricted viewing parental guidance is suggested for children under 17 NC 17 No one 17 and under and X TV Rating Age Based Options Block programs TV Y by their rating TV Y7 content or both All children Directed to children age 7 and older Gen
67. l appears after the dust or obstacles are removed the TV may need servicing Call your local Sony Service Center The TV cools down its projection lamp when the power is turned off It takes up to two minutes for the picture to come back after the TV is turned on again Wait for a while until the picture comes back 93 uoewnojuj 12410 i Other Information Specifications Projection System LCD Panel Projection Lens Antenna Lamp Television System Visible Screen Size Picture measured diagonally Channel Coverage Number of Inputs Outputs HDMI IN Video IN S Video IN Audio IN Component Video Input AUDIO VAR FIX OUT RF Inputs PC Input Digital Audio Optical Output PCM Dolby Digital CableCARD Slot Speaker output Power requirement Power consumption 94 3 LCD Panels 1 lens projection system 0 73 inch TFT LCD panel 1 280 x 720 pixels High Performance large diameter hybrid lens F2 4 75 ohm external terminal for VHF UHF 100W XL 2400 NTSC ATSC 8VSB terrestrial QAM on cable KDF E42A10 42 inches KDF E50A10 50 inches Terrestrial analog Cable TV analog Terrestrial digital Cable TV digital Video Audio 3 total 1 on side panel 1 5 total 1 on side panel 2 Y Ps Cs Pr Cr PCMCIA Type I II 12W 12W 120 V 60 Hz In use 210 W In standby Less than 17 W American TV Standard ATSC compliant 8VSB ANSI SCTE 07 2000 2 69 1 125 2 69 1 13
68. l panel appears WEGA GATE Press to exit 2 Press 4 to highlight the item 3 Press to select 4 Press to exit 55 FLV V9JM Sujonposjuy Introducing WEGA GATE The WEGA GATE screen gives you access to the following items Icon Description The Favorites feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite Y channels that you specify For details see page 57 Favorites The Cable feature takes you to the most recently viewed channel on the cable input When tuned to the channel the Program Banner and Channel number will be displayed When this feature is active O is displayed to the left of the icon The Antenna feature takes you to the most recently viewed channel on the antenna input When tuned to the channel the Program Banner and Channel number will be displayed When this feature is active O is displayed to the left of the icon 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 59 When this feature is active O is displayed to the left of the icon External Inputs The Settings feature lets you adjust the Video Audio Screen Channel Parental Lock Setup or Applications settings For details see page 59 mag Settings 56 Introducing WEGA GATE Navigating and Selecting Items Use your remote control to navigate
69. mp door Turn the knob back to CLOSE and secure the cover AA Q Put the outside lamp cover back in its place a 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 Other Information The used lamp 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 QO Do not leave the used lamp near flammable materials or within the reach of children QO 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 residents http www sonystyle com tv Canadian residents http www sonystyle ca tv 89 uoeuwnojuj 12410 f Other Information Troubleshooting Remote Control Problem Possible Remedies Remote control does not operate Cannot change channels with the remote control Remote control does not operate non Sony video equipment CableCARD Device Problem Problems using CableCARD device or CableCARD services 90 m m d ood The batteries could be weak Replace the batteries Check the orientatio
70. n its original size Full 1 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area keeping its original horizontal to vertical ratio A black frame will appear on the surrounding of the picture s6ulyasg ay buisn 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 Select to automatically adjust the display position of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC Note that Auto Adjustment may not work well with certain input signals In such cases manually adjust the options below Select to adjust the phase when the screen flickers Select to adjust the pitch when the picture has unwanted vertical stripes Select to adjust the horizontal position of the picture Allows you to move the picture left and right in the window Press or and press to choose a correction between 50 and 50 The variable range depends on the signal Select to adjust the vertical position of the picture Allows you to move the picture up and down in the window Press or and press to choose a correction between 50 and 50 The variable range depends on the signal 71 Using the Settings Accessing the Channel Settings 1 Press WEGA GATE 2 Select Settings KE mh
71. n 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 Install the unit at least 3 4 feet away from fluorescent lights If the High Temperature Warning message appears turn off the TV and wait until the TV s projection lamp cools down approximately 5 minutes If the remote control still does not work make sure to dust the ventilation slots on the rear of the TV and the cooling fan to provide adequate ventilation around the TV If you are using the TV to change channels first press TV FUNCTION once and the TV indicator lights up If you are using another device to change channels be sure you have not inadvertently switched your TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting If you are using another device to change channels be sure to press FUNCTION for that device For example if you are using your cable box to change channels be sure to press SAT CABLE FUNCTION once and the SAT CABLE indicator lights up If you replaced the batteries to the remote recently the code numbers for the video equipment may need to be reset There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are attempting to operate There is a possibility that some non Sony equipment cannot be operated by your Sony TV remote You may need to use the equipme
72. ne see page 86 TIMER indicator is When one of the timers is set the indicator will remain lit lit will not flash even when the TV is turned off Projection Lamp Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source As with any lamp it has lifespan and needs to be replaced when the Lamp indicator flashes or the Homolealecstnelennt screen becomes darker Note the following l l see page 86 Q After turning on your TV it may take a while 1 minute or less before the picture appears Q When the projection lamp wears out the screen goes dark Replace the lamp with a new Sony XL 2400 replacement lamp not supplied 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 12 Introducing the TV 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 AL 84 Bujonpo juy j Do not grasp the pedestal or the front panel of the TV When moving the TV place one hand in the hole on the lower portion of the TV while grasping the top with the other hand as shown in the illustration below KDF E42A10 KDF E50A10 If you have connected cables and cords be sure to unplug them before moving the TV Take Precaution To ensure the safety of children and the TV keep c
73. ngs setting 76 viewing blocked programs 75 Remote control inserting batteries 43 programming 47 48 Removing channels from the channel list 72 Removing the CableCARD 31 Reset 63 65 66 68 S S VIDEO jack described 18 Satellite receiver connecting 25 Satellite receiver using with remote control 49 Screen settings 61 69 Select Country 75 Settings Applications 62 83 Audio 61 66 Channel 62 72 Parental Lock 62 74 Screen 61 69 Setup 62 78 Video 61 63 Settings WEGA GATE 56 59 Setup settings 62 78 Sharpness adjusting 64 Show Hide Channels 72 Sound Mode 66 68 Speaker 15 67 68 Specifications 94 95 Steady Sound adjusting 66 described 10 Support Belt 14 Surround sound 66 68 T U Timer set current 84 TIMER indicator 12 TIMER LED 15 Timer setting 83 Treble adjusting 66 68 Troubleshooting 90 93 Turning on off the TV 15 TV FUNCTION button 44 TV POWER button 45 TV Rating 76 TV VIDEO button 15 44 U S A Rating 77 Unrated 76 V VCR using with remote control 49 with cable box connecting 35 with cable connecting 34 Vertical Center 70 71 Vertical Size 70 VHF UHF jack described 17 Video 2 Component 79 Video inputs labeling 79 Video settings 61 63 VIDEO AUDIO L R jacks described 16 18 VISUAL SEARCH 45 VOL button 45 VOLUME button 15 Volume Offset 66 W X Y WEGA GATE 9 55 WEGA GATE button 15 Wide Mode 69 71 Wide Screen Mode described 9 97
74. nside 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 86 1 When the lamp eventually burns out you may hear a noticeable pop sound This is normal and is inherent in this type of lamp Disposal of Used Batteries To preserve our environment dispose of used batteries according to your local laws or regulations 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 Contents Introducing the TV WEICOME scsscceesseneeesseeeessceesesceesensnereneeeessensesenes 9 Package Content cceccessceseseeeseeteneeeeeeteees 9 Features iina e nade 9 Enjoying Your TV sccssseeesseeessssessseeeesseeenseeeee 11 Notes on the TV cceseeesesseeeesceeeeseeeeeneeeees 11 SCIEGM OA E E E E E E E E Sikes Sek 11 Indicators iconii ei ee ae 12 Projection LAMP eeeeseeeeeeeeeeneeeeeneeeeneeees 12 Installing the TV ccsessseeesseeesssseeseseeeenseenseeee 13 Carrying YOur TV eeeeeeeceeeeeeeseeeneeeeaeeeees 13 Take Precaution during Installation 13 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over 14 When Installing Your TV against a Wall 14 Recommended Viewing Area nece 14 TV Controls and Connectors csccseeeeeeeeees 15 Fr
75. nt 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 47 43 Watching the TV Button Descriptions 1 MUTING 2 TV VIDEO 3 FUNCTION Buttons 4j 0 9 ENT 5 6 JUMP 7 ANT SOUND PICTURE GUIDE RETURN DVD VCR Operating Buttons SI B The 5 button CH button MTS SAP and Play button have a tactile dot Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the TV 44 Button Description 5 C5 e 4 Press to mute the sound Press again or press VOL to unmute Press to cycle through the video equipment connected to your TV s video inputs 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 fi
76. nt s original remote control Possible Remedies J m Check that the CableCARD is inserted properly see pages 30 31 The CableCARD device must be activated by your local cable TV provider before you can receive digital cable TV services See the activation instructions on pages pages 30 31 Check the Diagnostics and CableCARD setting options see page 84 This can be useful in providing information to an authorized technician or repair person Contact your cable TV provider Video Other Information Problem Possible Remedies No picture screen not lit no M sound Dark poor or no picture screen lit good sound No color dark picture color is not correct Only snow and noise appear on the screen m m m Dotted lines or stripes m m Double images a m Black box on screen m Black bands appear at the top M and bottom of the screen Certain programs on DVD or UO other digital sources display a loss of detail especially during fast motion or dark scenes Iris Unit error appears while UO Advanced Iris is active If your TV does not turn on and a red light keeps flashing your TV may need service Call your local Sony Service Center Make sure the power cord is plugged in Press POWER on the front of the TV Press TV VIDEO to cycle through the connected video sources Try another channel it could be station trouble Adjust the Picture Mode option in the Video setting see page
77. o Advanced Iris This advanced iris shutter works automatically open and close according to the incoming signal level to create brighter whites and better contrast in dark scenes 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 V Chip technology allows parents to block unsuitable programming from younger viewers CableCARD slot Provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted cable channels without the need for a set top box that will enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television The CableCARD device which is provided by your cable TV company is inserted into the TV s rear panel Continued 9 AL 84 Bujonposjuy f Introducing the TV 10 CableCARD slot After the service is activated with your cable TV company the card replaces the need for a separate set top box Check with your cable TV company about CableCARD service details limitations pricing and availability For more information about the CableCARD device in this manual see page 30 Component Video Inputs Offers the best video quality for DVD 480p 480i and digital set top box 10801 720p 480p 4801 connections S VIDEO Inputs Provides a high quality image from connected equipment Favorite Channels With the WEGA GATE function it allows you
78. o Program and Mono The MTS setting can be also accessed in the Audio setting For more details see Selecting Audio Options on page 66 AL 24 Buyysjey i Press to freeze the current picture Press again to restore the picture For details see Using the FREEZE Button on page 54 TV SAT While in SAT CABLE FUNCTION press to switch between the satellite receiver and antenna SUR Press SUR Surround Sound repeatedly to step through the available audio effect models TruSurround XT Simulated Off Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Screen Mode setting Wide Zoom Normal Full and Zoom The Wide Screen Mode setting can be also accessed in the Screen setting For details see Using the WIDE Button on page 53 Press once to display channel number label current time and other information Press again to turn Display off See page 83 for details on setting the time Press to move the on screen cursor To select an item press To be used only with your connected external equipment that supports this TOOLS function Non operable button for TV Press to access the following through the WEGA GATE e Watch TV see page 58 e Select channels from the Favorites Channels you stored see page 57 e View signals from external equipment such as DVD VCR and others see page 59 e Adjust or customize TV settings see Using the Settings on page 59 Press to scan through channels To scan qui
79. o 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 64 to optimize the picture while viewing these sources The Iris Control may have a problem Call your local Sony Service Center 91 Other Information Audio Problem Possible Remedies Good picture no sound Audio noise Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box Sound seems weak or insufficient Cannot raise the volume on external speakers Channels O C O m Press MUTING so that Muting disappears from the screen see page 44 Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Audio setting see page 67 Make sure the MTS option is set to Stereo or Mono see page 67 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 Communication problems may occur if infrared communication equipment e g infrared cordless headphones is used near the TV Use headphones other than infrared cordless headphones Also if you use infrared communication equipment other than infrared cordless headphones move the infrared transceiver away from the TV until the noise is eliminated or move the transmitter and receiver of the infrared communication equipment closer together Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box
80. onnectors c 39 Personal Computer ecceeceeeseeseeeteeeeeeerees 40 Camcorder or PlayStation 41 Audio Receiver cccceeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeaee 42 QVOMVICW 20h araara g eda na aaret eia To haceeettecdethectvestecatavtes 43 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control 43 Button DescriptionS ssusssensssnnennnnrnnnnennnnennnnnnne 44 Programming the Remote Control 000 47 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote COMO sisi ive cnicciccceneccstactiecciteccciteeresnerven censors 49 Special Buttons on the Remote Control 51 Using the GUIDE Button 0 0 eee 51 Using the WIDE Button ccecce 53 Using the JUMP Button 54 Using the FREEZE Button 54 Introducing WEGA GATE Overview of WEGA GATE cccssccssstssenreseeeeeees 55 Navigating and Selecting ItemS ssee 57 Using Favorites in WEGA GATE csseseees 57 Using Cable in WEGA GATE ccsscsseeseeeeeees 58 Using Antenna in WEGA GATE ceseeseeeee 58 Using External Inputs in WEGA GATE 59 Using Settings in WEGA GATE sscsseeseees 59 Using the Settings OVOIVICW issssisiunonss nannu konanta ninawan na ninaamini 61 Accessing the Video SettingS ssssssse 63 Selecting Video Options cece 63 Selecting PC Video Options eeee 65 Accessing the Audio Settings sscssse 66 Selecting Audio Options eerie 66 Selecting PC
81. ont Panel sence oe lek eee 15 Side Panel 20c cc setedevciitieeds eee 16 Rear Panelis mrien ava eae 17 Overview 5 cfccsccete cA cette sles ce ctecedesteceitedennecacccenpsd 19 Making Video and Audio Connections 19 About Using S VIDEO 20 About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter 20 Basic Connections cesecceeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeee 21 Cable System or VHF UHF eeceeeeeeeees 22 Cable Box and Antenna eceeeeeeeeeeerenees 23 Cable ne E A ealadvstiion 24 Satellite Receiver 0 ee eeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeereees 25 Digital Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver susor tegen tree io tedet det fee een tk 26 Equipment with HDMI Connection 27 Equipment with DVI Connection 06 28 Equipment with Digital Audio Optical 29 Using CableCARD Device ccsssesessereeteeeee 30 About Using CableCARD Device 30 Activating CableCARD Service 0 30 Removing the CableCARD Device 31 Setting Up the Channel List csecseeeeees 32 Using Initial Setup eee eeeeeeeteeeeeneeeeeeeeee 32 Connecting Optional Equipment 0 0 33 VCR and Cable 0 00 eececeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeties 34 VCR and Cable BOX eceeeeeceeeeeteeeneeeees 35 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 37 DVD Player with Component Video CONNECHOMS cece eeeeeteeeeeeteteeteeeeeeetees 38 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio C
82. ou are using a separate rooftop antenna to receive additional channels that are not provided by your cable TV company Do not have a cable box or VCR If you have a cable box see pages 23 and 24 If you have a VCR see pages 34 and 35 D Antenna System Cable Type Connect As Shown Cable TV CATV and Antenna CATV cable bE vrun Antenna cable T Ce Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Switch the TV s input between Press ANT to switch back and forth between the the cable and antenna TV s VHF UHF and CABLE inputs Do not use an indoor antenna which is especially susceptible to radio noise Connecting the TV Cable Box and For best results use this connection if Antenna Q Your cable company scrambles some channels such as premium channels which requires you to use a cable box but does not scramble Before connecting a cable all channels box see Using QO You do not have a VCR If you have a VCR see pages 34 and 35 CableCARD Device on page 30 With this connection you can Q Use the TV s remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV s CABLE input You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box see Programming the Remote Control on page 47 AL y Buldauu0g j Q Use the TV s remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV s VHF UHF input jack
83. ound more impact by compensating for phase effects in speakers Select from High Low and Off 66 Using the Settings Option Description MTS Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program Enjoy stereo broadcast in stereo bilingualand Auto SAP Select to automatically switch to second audio mono programs when a signal is received If no SAP programs 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 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 The MUTING button on your remote control is available when Audio Out is set to Variable and output of the TV is fixed Use your audio receiver s volume control to adjust the volume and other settings through your audio system A V Sync 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 synchronized becomes nonfunctional when set to Fixed Audio Out This option can be set only when the Speaker option is set to Off z gt Easy control V
84. out two minutes after turning the power off Wait at least 30 minutes after unplugging the power cord to allow the lamp to cool down before replacing it To avoid being burned do not touch the lamp receptable once the lamp has been removed Take the new lamp out of the box Do not touch the glass portion of the new lamp Do not shake the lamp Vibration can damage the lamp or shorten its life Avoid touching the front glass of a new lamp or the glass of the lamp receptacle This may reduce picture quality or lamp life Other Information 4 Remove the outside lamp cover 5 Remove the lamp door Turn the knob counterclockwise to OPEN and pull out the cover Lamp door G6 Pullout 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 Continued 87 uoeuwnojuj 12410 j Other Information 88 T Put the new lamp into its place Mount the new lamp securely Failure to do so may cause a fire or the screen to go dark If the lamp is not securely reattached the self diagnostic function may be triggered and the POWER STANDBY indicator flashes three times see page 12 8B Reattach the la
85. ponent video YPsPr and audio 1080i 720p LIR jacks Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO 5 or the 480p 480i composite video 6 connections L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT Connect to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment You can use VAR FIX L R these outputs to listen to your TV s audio through your stereo system DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of a digital audio component that is PCM Dolby Digital OPTICAL OUT compatible PCM DOLBY DIGITAL AC IN Connects the supplied AC power cord Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Connecting the TV Overview Your new LCD projection TV can receive both analog and digital broadcasting signals from antenna satellite and cable TV To display clear crisp pictures you must connect your TV correctly and choose the correct display format see Using the WIDE Button on page 53 It is strongly recommended to connect the antenna using a 75 ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality signal A 300 ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio noise and the like resulting in signal deterioration If you use a 300 ohm twin lead cable keep it as far away as possible from the TV AL ay Bundauu0g j Making Video and The signals that enter your TV and connected devices will need to output in Audio Conne
86. r For some Apple Macintosh computers it may be necessary to use an adapter not supplied If this is the case connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15 HD15 cable If the picture is noisy or flickering adjust the Phase and Pitch in the Audio HD15 HD15 Screen settings on cable cable analog page 71 stereo mini RGB plugs To monitor port 15 pin D Sub To audio output jack 40 Camcorder or PlayStation Rear of TV VIDEO G Hott L mono Q T AUDIO VIDEO IN z svor E Se EHe fy R rd E Connecting the TV You can connect a camcorder or PlayStation 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 PlayStation to VIDEO IN 1 Use A V and S VIDEO cables to connect the AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks on the camcorder or PlayStation to the AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks on the rear panel of the TV as shown below To connect a camcorder or PlayStation to VIDEO IN 2 Select Off in the Video 2 Component option in the Setup settings see page 79 Use an A V cable to connect the A V output jacks on the camcorder or PlayStation to the A V input jacks on the left side of the TV AL y Buldauu0g j If your camcorder is not equipped with S VIDEO u
87. r first then connect to the HDMI input on your TV 28 Equipment with Digital Audio Optical Connecting the TV 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 Rear of TV DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT PCM t DOLBY DIGITAL H The DIGITAL AUDIO Optical audio cable OPTICAL OUT jack is H available when the TV receives a digital TV Audio amplifier z channel l OPTICAL IN 29 AL y Buldauu0g i Connecting the TV Using CableCARD Device About Using CableCARD Device Activating CableCARD Service 30 The CableCARD device provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted cable channels without the need for a set top box that will enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television The CableCARD device which is provided by your cable TV company is inserted into the TV s rear panel CableCARD slot After the service is activated with your cable TV company the card replaces the need for a separate set top box If you are planning to use a separate cable box for digital cable TV services you may be able to receive programming using this TV with the CableCARD devic
88. re turning on the TV 00 0 00 Continued 3 O To obtain the best picture do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight It is recommended to use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling or to cover the windows that face the screen with opaque drapery It is desirable to install the TV in aroom where the floor and walls are not of a reflective material O See 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 SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO KDF E42A10 KDF ESOA10 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO SU RG11S KDF E42A10 SU RG11M KDF E50A10 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 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 digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming A security c
89. rst press one of these FUNCTION buttons to operate the corresponding equipment See page 47 for Programming the Remote Control Press 0 9 to select a channel the channel changes after 2 seconds Press ENT to change channels immediately Use with 0 9 and ENT buttons to select digital channels for example 2 1 Press to jump back and forth between two channels The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that was selected Press to change between the VHF UHF input and the CABLE input Press to cycle through different sound settings Dynamic for enhance treble and bass Standard for spoken dialog and Custom for flat setting 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 Video Options on page 63 Press to display the TV s program guide Press to return to normal viewing When FUNCTION is switched on DVR or DVD 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 49 Id 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 gt ADVANCE Press to advance forward a set period of time when playing back a re
90. rtant 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 CAUTION When using TV games computers and similar products with your projection TV keep the brightness and contrast functions at low settings If a fixed non moving pattern is left on the screen for long periods of time at a high brightness or contrast setting the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen Continuously watching the same program can cause the imprint of station logos onto the TV screen These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty because they are the result of misuse Note on Caption Vision This TV provides display of TV closed captioning in accordance with 15 119 of the FCC rules For Customers in the United States If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Services Center 1 800 222 7669 or http www sony com Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model KDF E42A 10 KDF E50A 10 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16450 W Bernardo Dr San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone
91. se Select to reduce the noise level of connected equipment This also Reduction reduces the noise level to the signal from the VHF UHF jack Select from Auto High Medium Low and Off When ATSC or Component is in use Auto is not available DRC Mode High Creates a high resolution picture with 4 x density for Density high quality sources i e DVD player satellite receiver Progressive Recommended for moving pictures Off DRC Mode is not available when Game Mode is On or using the Freeze feature also not available when watching 480p 720p or 1080i sources DRC Palette Custom Allows you to customize the level of detail Reality and smoothness Clarity for up to three input sources For example you can create one Custom setting to optimize your cable input s picture and create another to optimize your DVD player s picture You can switch among the three Custom settings 1 Press the arrow buttons to highlight Custom then press The DRC palette appears Custom Press to exit Reality 25 Clarity 4 1 gt 2 Press the arrow buttons to adjust the position of the marker As you move the higher along the Reality axis the picture becomes more detailed As you move the to the right along the Clarity axis the picture becomes smoother 3 To save the setting press DRC Palette is not available when Game Mode is On Noise Reduction is set to Auto DRC Mode is Off or using the Freeze f
92. se 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 PlayStation Camcorder 3 To A V output jacks S VIDEO cable A V cable 41 Connecting the TV Audio Receiver 42 For improved sound quality you may want to play the TV s audio through your stereo system see page 67 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 jacks are operable only when the TV s Speaker is set to Off Rear of TV i UT wrw AUDIO L AUDIO R Audio cable Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red Audio receiver white to white etc Watching the TV Overview The table on the next page describes the buttons on the remote control Topic Page Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control 43 Button Descriptions 44 Programming the Remote Control 47 Manufacturer s Codes 48 S Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 49 amp Special Buttons on the Remote Control 51 gt 3 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA R6 batteries supplied by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartme
93. t all power sources before making any connections 1 Usea component video cable to connect the DVD player s YPsPr jacks to the TV s Y Ps Cs Pr Cr jacks Use the HD DVD IN 4 or 5 input The YPePr jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled YCsCr or Y B Y and R Y If so connect the cables to like colors 2 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player s AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV s AUDIO IN jacks Be sure to use the same row of inputs that you used for the video connection HD DVD IN 4 or 5 Component video cable Y Ps CsB ii Pr Cr DVD player m Rear of TV LINEOUT G VIDEO OUT _ COMPONEN T S LINK DIGITAL OUT OO O lO Oo OPTICAL Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc AUDIO R AUDIO L Audio cable To take advantage of the Wide Mode feature set the DVD player s aspect ratio to 16 9 For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD player 38 Connecting the TV DVD Player with Use this hookup if S VIDEO and Audio Q Your DVD player does not have component YPsPr jacks Connectors Disconnect all power sources before making any connections 1 Use an A V cable to connect the DVD player s AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV s AUDIO IN jacks 2 Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player s S VI
94. the GUIDE Button This TV comes with convenient features that can be accessed directly by pressing their buttons on your remote control This TV is equipped to show program information if it is available from the station The Program Guide lets you review program information and select both analog and digital channels To display the Program Guide 1 Tune your TV to a channel by using the 0 9 O and ENT buttons 2 Press GUIDE on the TV s remote control The Program Guide will appear with the currently selected program showing in the background Channel number call letters etc Program title and description program du ration Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley two time remaining wayward ducks on a unique mission rating information Time remaining 1 26 closed caption faa availability etc Disc Selectable channel list Program information in the guide is provided by the broadcasters As a result it may sometimes include only the channel number without a program title or description Continued 51 AL 24 Buyysjey Watching the TV 52 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 Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley two wayward ducks on a unique mission Time remaining 1 26
95. 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 HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Provides an uncompressed all digital audio video interface between this TV and any HDMI equipped audio video component such as a set top box DVD player and A V receiver HDMI supports enhanced or high definition video plus two channel digital audio Enjoying Your TV Notes on the TV Screen Introducing the TV To enjoy your TV for years to come and maintain its original picture quality you should perform periodic maintenance To enjoy clear picture Q Prevent sunlight or other light sources from shining directly on to the screen Q 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 Q 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 Q 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 Q 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
96. trademarks of Dolby Laboratories This TV incorporates High Definition H ra Mm Multimedia Interface HDMI technology HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Important Safety Instructions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer TV SERVICE DEPT ea 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod
97. 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 Video a Video Sgt Press WEGA GATE to exit Picture Mode Vivid Reset Iris Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp Sharpness ree WEGA GATE to exit Sound Mode Custom Reset Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound Volume Offset Effect BBE Screen Antenna Screen Press WEGA GATE to exit Wide Mode Wide Zoom Game Picture 0 4 3 Default Off Display Area Normal Vertical Center 0 Vertical Size 0 m G Ey Ee Picture Mode page 63 Reset page 63 Iris page 63 Picture page 63 Brightness page 63 Color page 63 Hue page 63 Color Temp page 64 Sharpness page 64 Noise Reduction page 64 DRC Mode page 64 DRC Palette page 64 Advanced Video page 65 Sound Mode page 66 Reset page 66 Treble page 66 Bass page 66 Balance page 66 Steady Sound page 66 Volume Offset page 66 Effect page 66 BBE page 66 MTS page 67 Speaker page 67 Audio Out page 67 A V Sync page 67 Wide Mode page 69 Game Picture page 69 4 3 Default page 70 Display Area page 70 Vertical Center page 70 Vertical Size page 70 Continued 61 s6ulyas ay buisn Using the Settings Settings Allows you to set change Channel Favorite Channels page 72 Digital Channels page 72 ae ven GATE to exit A
98. u will be required to run Auto Program for each RF input to create a list of available channels from both inputs Connecting the TV 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 34 VCR and Cable Box 35 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 37 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 38 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 39 Personal Computer 40 Camcorder or PlayStation 41 Audio Receiver 42 33 AL y Buldauu0g i Connecting the TV VCR and Cable Use this hookup if Q You have cable TV that does not require a cable box Disconnect all power sources before making any connections d Connect the CATV cable to the single input jack of the splitter Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the output jack of the splitter to the TV s CABLE jack 2 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter s other output jack to the VCR s input jack 4 Use A V and S VIDEO cables to connect the VCR s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO use a VIDEO cable yellow instead of the S VIDEO cable Rear of TV S R S wap g LETO TELL VCR u AUDIOR AUDIOL VIDEO SVIDEO OUT LINE a
99. uto Program page 72 Favorite Channels Show Hide Channels page 72 KERE Label Channels page 73 Show Hide Channels Label Channels Parental Lock Parental Lock page 74 Change Password page 75 ENEE Select Country page 75 Password 0000 Setup Caption Vision page 78 Antenna Info Banner page 78 EA GATE to exit Game Mode page 78 Caption Vision Label Video Inputs page 79 Info Banner on Language page 79 Game Mode Off Video 2 Component page 79 ie era Menu Color page 79 Video 2 Component Off Image Shift page 79 ls Goer Gray High Altitude page 80 oe had CineMotion page 80 High Altitude Off Label Video Inputs Applications Clock Timers page 83 Atema Diagnostics page 84 e Pee WEGA GATE text CableCARD page 84 D Clock Timers Diagnostics Ka CableCARD EF 62 Accessing the Video Settings 1 Press WEGA GATE par Picture Mode cs e 2 Select Settings i 3 Highlight A Es Color Temp Cool 5 Sharpness 5 4 Press to select To highlight an option and to change settings press Press to confirm the selection Using the Settings To exit the Video press s T F Selecting Video The Video settings include the following options gt Options Option Description Picture Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness Mode Standard Select for standard picture settings Recommende
100. y approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment For Customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Safety 1 Operate the TV only on 120 V AC O Use the AC power cord specified by Sony and suitable for the voltage where you use it The plug is designed for safety purposes to fit into the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer O If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet unplug the TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before operating it further O Ifyou will not be using the TV for several days disconnect the power by pulling the plug itself Never pull on the cord O For details concerning safety precautions see Important Safety Instructions on page 5 Installing The TV should be installed near an easily accessible power outlet To prevent internal heat buildup do not block the ventilation openings Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41 F 5 C If the TV is transported directly from a cold to a warm location or if the room temperature changes suddenly the picture may be blurred or show poor color due to moisture condensation In this case please wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate befo

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