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Sony KDP 57XBR2 Projection Television User Manual

1. Connection 1 2 3 5 VHF UHF CABLE S VIDEO IN 1 3 4 VIDEO IN 1 3 4 VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R SELECT OUT HD DVD IN 1080i 720p 480p 480i VIDEO IN 5 6 CONTROL S IN OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT PCM DOLBY DIGITAL Description Connects to your VHF UHF antenna VHF UHF is the digital TV antenna input Connects to your cable source Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other S VIDEO equipped video component Provides better picture quality than the VHF UHF jacks or the Video IN jack Connect to the audio and video OUT jacks on your VCR or other video component A 6th video input VIDEO 2 is located on the front panel of the projection TV The Audio and Video IN jacks provide better picture quality than the VHF UHF IN jack Connect to the audio and video IN jacks on your VCR or other video component The output signal is determined by the SELECT OUT setting in the Setup menu see page 65 Connect to your DVD player s or digital set top box s component video Y PB PR and audio L R jacks Allows the projection TV to receive IN and send OUT remote control signals to other Sony infrared controlled audio or video components Connect to the optical audio input of an audio component that is Dolby Digital and PCM compatible continued on next page 15 Setting Up the
2. L mono AUDIO R O i 4 2 SVIDEO AUDIOR AUDIOL VIDEO VHF UHF LINE IN ma Fogg a CONTROL S IN OUT OKO AUDIO R red AIV cable If the peripherals you are connecting have S VIDEO jacks you can use S VIDEO cables for improved picture quality compared to combination audio video cables Because S VIDEO cables carry only the video signal you will also need audio cables for sound 24 Setting Up the Projection TV Connecting an Audio Receiver For better sound quality you may want to connect your projection TV to your stereo system s audio receiver To connect to an audio receiver Q Use audio cables to connect the projection TV s Audio OUT jacks to the audio receiver s audio LINE IN jacks TV 3 AUDIO L white AUDIO R red Line 2 input 25 Setting Up the Projection TV Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors This is the preferred hookup to use if your DVD player has component video out jacks 1 Using three separate component video cables connect the DVD player s Y PB and PR jacks to the Y PB and PR jacks on the projection TV Use the HD DVD IN 5 or 6 connections The Y
3. VHF UHF CABLE VIDEO IN S be a ear eon DO OO Satellite receiver Pa VHF UHF SATELLITE IN UD L our AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO jee Ise m BNE Our Satellite antenna cable AUDIO R red A if IN OUT AUDIO L white z vue gD VIDEO yellow AN cable 23 Setting Up the Projection TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver s SATELLITE IN jack 2 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR s VHF UHF IN jack Using a coaxial cable connect the VCR s OUT jack to the projection TV s CABLE jack 4 Using an A V cable connect the satellite receiver s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the VCR s Audio and Video IN jacks 5 Using an A V cable connect the VCR s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the projection TV s Audio and Video IN jacks 6 Ifnecessary change the video input on your VCR For details see your VCR s instruction guide CATV satellite ii Meabe O q Satellite receiver s VHF UHF SATELLITE IN nd S VIDEO AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO o O LINE OUT A A 4 lt D m fo A A ef SB 3 Ri 8 9 OOl Oo 7 X S voeo A VIDEO
4. gt gt lt lt Il press again to resume normal playback gt gt or 44 during playback release to resume normal playback TV VCR Open the panel on the remote control and move the slide switch to the position you programmed for the DVD player To Do This Turn on off Select DVD Play Stop Pause Step through different tracks of an audio disc Step through different chapters of a video disc Display the DVD menu Display the menu Setup Press POWER TV VIDEO E H gt gt to step forward or lt 4 to step backward CH to step forward or CH to step backward DVD MENU MENU 71 Other Information Operating a Cable Box Operating a Satellite Receiver Operating an MDP Laserdisc Player 72 To Do This Turn on off Select Cable Box Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel To Do This Turn on off Select Satellite Receiver Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel Display channel number Display satellite guide Display satellite menu Move highlight cursor Select item Press SAT CABLE green POWER button SAT CABLE FUNCTION button 0 9 buttons ENTER CH JUMP Press SAT CABLE green POWER button SAT CABLE FUNCTION button 0 9 buttons ENTER CH JUMP DISPLAY GUIDE MENU Move joystick 244 button Open the panel on the remote control and move the slide switch to the position you prog
5. 5 Use the joystick to scroll through the settings 6 Press to select the desired setting 7 Press EXIT to exit the menu screen To restore the factory default settings for Treble Bass and Balance Press RESET on the remote control when in the Audio menu The Audio menu includes the following options Option Description 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 Dolby Select for surround sound for stereo Surround programs only Simulated Adds a surround like effect to mono programs requires optional rear speakers OFF Normal stereo or mono reception MTS Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a Enjoy stereo program broadcast in stereo bilingual and Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the projection mono programs TV to second audio programs when a signal is received If no SAP signal is present the projection TV remains in Stereo mode Mono Select for mono reception Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts No test tone is output from the subwoofer Option Speaker Setup Alternate Audio Description Speaker Subwoofer Test Tone Center Level Rear Level Front Balance Rear Balance Subwoofer Level Using the Projection TV Menus Select to control which of the projection TV s speakers are active Select from Fro
6. AUDIO R DVD player LINE OUT AUDIO R AUDIOL VIDEO QO pa O S VID AUDIO R red AUDIO L white Audio cable To switch between your projection TV VCR and DVD Q Press TV VIDEO to switch from one input device to another 27 Setting Up the Projection TV Connecting a Camcorder For easy connection of the camcorder the projection TV has front Audio and Video inputs shown below If you prefer you can connect the camcorder to the projection TV s rear Audio and Video IN jacks Q Using A V cables connect the camcorder s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the projection TV s Audio and Video IN jacks Inside the front panel of the projection TV Push to open Camcorder If you have a mono camcorder connect its audio output to the projection TV s AUDIO L jack If the camcorder you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack you can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality compared to a combination audio video cable Because S VIDEO cables carry only the video signal you will also need audio cables for sound 28 Setting Up the Projection TV Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector You can use the projection TV s DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUTPUT jack to connect an audio device that is Dolby Digital and PCM compatible such as an audio amplifie
7. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the set through the cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the set Cleaning Clean the cabinet of the projection TV with a dry soft cloth To remove dust from the screen wipe nee it gently with a soft cloth Stubborn stains may a be removed with a cloth slightly dampened with f Se y solution of mild soap and warm water Never al use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine for cleaning If the picture becomes dark after using the projection TV for a long period of time it may be necessary to clean the inside of the projection TV Consult qualified service personnel Installation Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards Water and Moisture Do not use power line operated sets near water for example near a bathtub washbowi kitchen sink or laundry tub ina wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Accessories Do not place the set on an unstable cart stand table or shelf The set may fall causing serious y ni injury to a child or an adult and serious damage M to the set Use only a cart or stand recommended Fy by Sony for the specific model of TV No part of the TV set should overhang any edge of the TV cart or stand any overhanging edge
8. Cable CABLE YA CID Rear of TV Cable Box Setting Up the Projection TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Use this hookup if you have cable TV that does not require a cable box 1 Connect the cable TV cable to the VCR s IN jack 2 Using a coaxial cable connect the VCR s OUT jack to the projection TV s CABLE jack 3 Using an A V cable connect the VCR s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the projection TV s Audio and Video IN jacks If the VCR you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack you can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality compared to a combination audio video cable Because an S VIDEO cable carries only the video signal you will also need audio cables for sound Coaxial cable TV HD DVD IN VIDEO IN SELECT OUT 08017 D 2 VCR AUDIO R AUDIOL VIDEO OUT 1 a ea ae Cable oo rm 2 amp z S VIDEO 00l OO VIDEO L MONO AUDIO O00 O Joo AN cable 19 Setting Up the Projection TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Box Use this hookup if Q Your cable TV company scrambles some channels but not all of them pay channels vs regular cable channels so you need to use a cable box Q You want to use the Twin View or Scrolling Channel Index feature With this setup you can Q Use the projection TV r
9. Manufacturer s Codes VCRs Manufacturer Code Sony Admiral M Ward Aiwa Audio Dynamic Broksonic Canon Citizen Craig Criterion Curtis Mathes Daewoo DBX Dimensia Emerson Fisher Funai General Electric Go Video Goldstar Hitachi Instant Replay JC Penney JVC Kenwood LXI Sears Magnavox Marantz Marta Memorex Minolta Mitsubishi MGA Multitech NEC Olympic Optimus 70 301 302 303 327 338 344 314 337 319 317 309 308 332 302 332 315 304 338 309 341 312 309 314 336 337 304 319 320 316 317 318 341 330 335 338 329 304 309 322 339 340 332 306 304 305 338 309 308 309 305 304 330 314 336 337 314 336 337 345 346 347 314 336 332 337 332 305 330 335 338 308 309 310 314 336 337 332 309 335 305 304 323 324 325 326 325 338 321 314 336 337 309 308 327 Manufacturer Orion Panasonic Pentax Philco Philips Pioneer Quasar RCA PROSCAN Realistic Sansui Samsung Sanyo Scott Sharp Shintom Signature 2000 M Ward SV2000 Sylvania Symphonic Tashiro Tatung Teac Technics Toshiba Wards Yamaha Zenith Laserdisc Players Manufacturer Sony Panasonic Pioneer Code 317 308 309 306 307 305 304 308 309 308 309 310 308 308 309 306 304 305 308 309 311 312 313 310 329 309 330 328 335 324 338 314 322 313 321 330 335 312 313 321 335
10. PB and Pr jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y Ce and Cr or Y B Y and R Y If so connect the cables to like colors 2 Using an audio cable connect the DVD player s Audio OUT jacks to the projection TV s Audio IN jacks Be sure to use the same column of inputs that you used for the video connection HD DVD IN 5 or 6 Component video cables TV DVD player LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT R AUDIO 1 L VIDEO QOS S LINK DIGITAL OUT 1 S VIDEO VIDEO L MONO AUDIO AUDIO R red AUDIO L white Audio cable You cannot record the signal from any equipment connected into the Y PB PR jacks 26 Setting Up the Projection TV Connecting a DVD Player with A V Connectors Use this hookup if your DVD player does not have component video out jacks as shown on page 26 An S VIDEO connection will give a good quality video signal but if your DVD player has component video that connection described on page 26 will give an even better signal 1 Using audio cables connect the DVD player s Audio OUT jacks to the projection TV s Audio IN jacks 2 Using an S VIDEO cable connect the DVD player s S VIDEO jack to the projection TV s S VIDEO jack TV VHF UHF CABLE VIDEO IN SELECT OUT 7 air 2 S VIDEOd S S VIDEO cable w QOO L MONO
11. Press to continue Setup The set clock screen appears Move the joystick and to set the current day and time hour minute and AM PM Press or move the joystick to confirm each setting and move to the next setting Move the joystick to go back to the previous setting 4 After you ve set the clock move the joystick to highlight Next and press to continue Setup The Auto Program screen appears 5 Tostart Auto Program press to select Auto Program The projection TV automatically creates a channel list of analog and digital channels This may take a few minutes 6 When the channel list is complete a Congratulations screen appears You can run the To see a short demonstration of the features of the projection TV demonstration again by press to select Demo A self running introduction to the features selecting Demo from the Setup of the projection TV begins To exit the demo at any time press menu see pages 64 to 66 any button on the remote control or front panel To skip the demo and exit Setup move the joystick to highlight Done and press 35 Setting Up the Projection TV Adjusting the Convergence Automatically Flash Focus The projection tube image appears on the screen in three colors red green and blue If they do not converge the color is poor and the picture blurs Before you use your projection TV be sure to adjust the convergence The Flash Focus feature allows you to adj
12. is damaged or frayed CRACKED PLUG Q If liquid has been spilled into the set Q If the set has been exposed to rain or water Q If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged Q If the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation Q When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance it indicates a need for service Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all 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 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified by the manufacturer to determine that the set is in safe operating condition and to so certify When the set reaches the end of its useful life impro
13. mj L E O O O L CO odo L UU O UO Make sure the projection TV s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet If your projection TV does not turn on and a red light keeps flashing your projection TV may need service Call your local Sony Service Center Push the power button on the front of the projection TV Check to see if the TV VIDEO setting is correct when watching TV set to TV When watching connected equipment set to VIDEO 1 2 3 4 5 or 6 as appropriate Try another channel it could be station trouble Batteries could be weak Replace the batteries Press TV FUNCTION when operating the projection TV Make sure the projection TV s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet Locate the projection TV at least 3 4 feet away from fluorescent lights Check the orientation of the batteries Adjust the Picture setting in the Video menu see page 52 Adjust the Brightness setting in the Video menu see page 52 Check antenna cable connections Press MUTING so that Muting disappears from the screen see page 4 Use Auto Program in the Channel Setup menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in memory see page 58 Adjust the Color settings in the Video menu see page 53 Check the antenna cable connections Try another channel it could be station trouble Press ANT to change the input mode see page 4 Try setting the Picture Mode to Game see
14. s vertical center The Channel Setup menu allows you to edit your 58 The Screen Mode menu allows you to make Wide 56 K Favorite Channels list run the Auto Program function and more The Parental Control menu lets you control the 60 viewing of programs based on their ratings The Setup menu provides options for setting up 64 your system including selecting closed caption modes setting the Timer labeling Video inputs changing the status of i LINK devices selecting the language of the on screen menus and more 51 Using the Projection TV Menus 3 Using the Video Menu To select the Video menu 1 Press MENU Picture Mode 2 Movethejoystick or to highlight yy Picture A Brightness the Video icon fj and press go Color Hue 3 Move the joystick or to scroll Sharpness Color Temperature Cool through the features DRC Mode Interlaced Alternate Video Alternate 1 4 Press to select a feature That feature s adjustment appears 5 Use the joystick to make the desired adjustments 6 Press to select set 7 Press EXIT to exit the menu screen To restore the factory default settings for Picture Brightness Color Hue and Sharpness Color Temp DO Press RESET on the remote control when in the Video menu The factory default settings are restored only for the Picture Mode that is currently selected Selecting Video The Video menu includes the following options Options Option Descripti
15. when using the CH buttons on the remote control The projection TV maintains separate channel lists for digital and analog channels Digital Select to add or skip digital channels Analog Select to add or skip analog channels 1 Move the joystick or to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to skip add 2 Press to select it Move the joystick or to toggle between Add and Skip Then press to select 4 Move the joystick to return to the Channel Setup menu or press EXIT to exit the menus Allows you to assign logos to channel numbers Channel List Select to display the channel list To assign a logo for a channel number 1 Move the joystick or to highlight the channel number to which you want to assign a logo Then press to select that channel number 2 Move the joystick to highlight one of the logos Then press to assign that logo to the selected channel number 3 Move the joystick to return to the Channel Setup menu or press EXIT to exit the menus Displays the strength of the terrestrial digital broadcast signal to help you adjust your antenna to optimize signal reception When the TV is receiving a good signal the signal is locked and there are no errors in the signal the green light appears Adjust the antenna until the green light appears 59 Using the Projection TV Menus Using the Parental Control Menu The Parental Control menu al
16. 323 324 325 326 327 328 315 338 327 338 308 309 338 310 338 332 314 336 337 314 336 338 337 309 308 312 311 327 328 335 331 332 314 330 336 337 331 Code 701 704 710 702 DVD Players Manufacturer Sony GE Hitachi JVC Magnavox Mitsubishi Oritron Panasonic Philips Pioneer RCA PROSCAN Samsung Toshiba Zenith Cable Boxes Manufacturer Sony Hamlin Regal Jerrold G I Oak Panasonic Pioneer Scientific Atlanta Tocom Zenith Code 751 755 758 756 757 761 759 753 757 752 755 758 754 760 Code 230 222 223 224 225 226 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 218 227 228 229 219 220 221 214 215 209 210 211 216 217 212 213 Satellite Receivers Manufacturer Sony Dish Network Echostar General Electric Hitachi Hughes Mitsubishi Panasonic RCA PROSCAN Toshiba Code 801 810 810 802 805 804 809 803 802 808 806 807 Other Information Operating Other Components with Your Projection TV Remote Control Operating a VCR Operating a DVD Player Open the panel on the remote control and move the slide switch to the position you programmed for the VCR To Do This Turn on off Select VCR Change channels Record Play Stop Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause Search the picture forward or backward Change input mode Press POWER TV VIDEO CH B and REC simultaneously gt
17. Mode is automatically replaced with the 4 3 Default setting To reta When you s or inputs n the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed set 4 3 Default to Off Vertical Center Description Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom Off Using the Projection TV Menus Select to enlarge the 4 3 size picture while the upper and lower parts of the picture are condensed to fit the wide screen Select to return the 4 3 picture to normal mode Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally only to fill the wide screen Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the wide screen Select to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the channel or input is changed Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down in the window Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes Move the joystick or 4 to choose a position and press O 57 Using the Projection TV Menus Using the Channel Setup Menu To select the Channel Setup menu Selecting Channel Setup Options 58 1 2 Press MENU Move the joystick or to highlight the Channel Setup icon id and press Move the joystick or to scroll through the features Press to select a feature That feature s options appear Channel Setup Favorite Channels d Channel Fix Auto Program Channel Skip Add Channel Logo Digital Signal St
18. Projection TV Connection 9 i LINK 200 10 Service Only 11 REAR SPEAKER OUT 12 SUBWOOFER OUT 13 AUDIO OUT VAR FIX L MONO AUDIO R 16 Description Used for connecting i LINK equipped devices For Sony service use only Used for connecting optional rear speakers Used for connecting an optional powered subwoofer Connect to the left and right audio inputs of your audio or video component Basic Connections Connecting a VHF UHF Antenna Setting Up the Projection TV This section describes how to connect a VHF UHF antenna CATV cable and CATV cable box The connection you choose depends on the type of VHF UHF antenna you have in your home Newer homes are usually equipped with 75 ohm coaxial cable BN VHF Only or VHF UHF VHF UHF 75 ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV Older homes may have 300 ohm twin lead cable BD E VHF Only or UHF Only or VHF UHF 300 ohm twin lead cable VHF UHF 26 Rear of TV Antenna connector Some homes may have both 75 ohm coaxial and 300 ohm twin lead cables 19 VHF and UHF 75 ohm coaxial cable VHF UHF s Rear of TV U V Splitter not supplied 300 ohm twin lead cable Of the three methods shown connection EN results in the best picture quality 17 Setting Up the Projection TV Connecting a CATV Cable ora CATV Cable Box 18 CATV Cable 75 ohm CABLE coaxial cable Rear of TV CATV Cable Box
19. UHF jack described 15 Video Input setting 65 Video menu 51 52 VIDEO AUDIO jacks described 14 15 Vivid Picture Mode setting 52 VOL buttons 4 13 Volume adjusting 4 W Welcome screen 35 What is digital TV 7 Wide Mode 56 WIDE MODE button 4 Wide Screen mode 43 Wide Screen described 2 Wide Zoom mode setting 56 Z Zoom feature with Twin View 46 Zoom mode setting 56 81 Sony ine http www world sony com Sony Corporation Printed in U S A If after reading this instruction manual you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony TV please call one of the following numbers English only Customers in the continental United States contact the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1 800 222 SONY 7669 Customers in Canada contact the Sony Customer Relations Center at 416 499 SONY 7669
20. channel press To exit the Surf Favorites list without changing the channel Q Press EXIT or SURF 41 Using the Projection TV Features Editing the Favorite Channels List Fa the letter C indicates that the Favorite Channel is a cable channel 42 1 Press MENU 2 Move the joystick to highlight the Channel Setup icon EJ and press 3 Move the joystick to highlight Favorite Channels and press The Favorite Channels list appears Favorite Channels ae 1 c T 2 3 4 5 6 G5 7 22 8 9 If more than nine Favorite Channels are set move the joystick or to see the other Favorite Channels 4 To select a Favorite 1 16 to edit move the joystick or to highlight the number and press 5 Move the joystick or 4 to scroll through the channel list A preview of the highlighted channel when available appears in the preview window Digital channels are displayed as a black box in the preview window 6 To set the channel to the Favorite Channel list press To set additional channels to a total of 16 Q Repeat steps 4 to 6 To clear a Favorite Channel from the list Q After step 4 press the RESET button on the remote control To exit the Edit Favorites list QO Press EXIT Using the Projection TV Features Using Wide Screen Mode Wide Screen mode lets you watch 4 3 normal broadcasts in several Wide Screen modes 16 9 aspect ratio You can also access th
21. kilohms Cutoff frequency 100Hz 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative More than 408 mVrms 100 modulation Impedance output 2 kilohms Optical Rectangular 1 4 pin 200 i LINK terminal 2 VMC IL4415 4 pin to 4 pin 1 5 meters VMC IL4435 4 pin to 4 pin 3 5 meters VMC 10 30 HG SS MB115 57 in measured diagonally KDP 57XBR2 65 in measured diagonally KDP 65XBR2 77 Other Information Speakers Speaker Output Dimensions W x H x D Mass Power Consumption In Use In Standby In i LINK Standby 78 Tweeter Woofer Center Front Center Rear 100 mm 4 x 2 160 mm 6 3 8 x 2 100 mm 4 x 2 20 W x2 20Wx1 20 W x2 1380 x 1400 x 680 mm 54 3 8 x 55 1 8 x 26 7 8 in KDP 57XBR2 1558 x 1574 x 735 mm 61 3 8 x 62 x 29 KDP 65XBR2 126 kg 277 lbs KDP 57XBR2 148 kg 326 Ibs KDP 65XBR2 280 W 0 9W 24 W Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Index 0 9 buttons 5 16 9 aspect ratio 43 4 3 aspect ratio 43 4 3 Default settings 57 A ADD FAVORITE button 4 40 Alternate Audio selecting 55 Alternate Video setting 53 ANT button 4 Antenna connecting 17 Audio menu 51 54 AUDIO OUT VAR FIX L MONO R jacks described 16 Audio receiver connecting 25 Auto Program channel setup 35 58 AV1 3 DVD slide switch 6 Balance adjusting 54 Bass adjusting 54 Batteries inserting in remote 3 Bilingual audio 54 Blocking programs See
22. page 52 Indicates there is no signal for the digital channel you are tuned to Problem Dotted lines m or stripes g Projection TV is fixed to 9 one channel Double images or ghosts O Cannot select menu item 9 Cannot receive any m channels when using cable TV O Cannot gain enough m volume when using a cable box Cannot receive channels 9 m m Unable to select a channel 9 Lost password m Cannot change channels 9 with the remote control Cannot cycle through the 9 other video equipment connected to the projection TV Other Information Possible Remedies Adjust the antenna Move the projection TV away from noise sources such as cars neon signs or hair dryers Use Auto Program in the Channel Setup menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in memory see page 58 Check your Channel Fix settings see page 58 Use a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable if the problem is caused by reflections from nearby mountains or tall buildings If the item you want to choose appears in gray it is not available to be selected Use Auto Program in the Channel Setup menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in memory see page 58 Check your cable settings Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box s remote control Then press TV FUNCTION and adjust the projection TV s volume Check antenna connections Adjust antenna If you cannot receive DT
23. when you press the TV VIDEO button i LINK devices cannot be assigned to VIDEO 5 or 6 Select to display all on screen menus in your language of choice English Espanol Francais Select to display a list of i LINK devices that are connected to the DTV To change the status of an i LINK device 1 Move the joystick or to highlight an i LINK device Then press to select the device 2 Move the joystick or to highlight one of the following options Then press to select it Show Select to display this device in the i LINK Control Panel Hide Select to not display this device in the i LINK Control Panel This is for devices that are connected to but not communicating with the DTV or for devices that you don t want to appear in the i LINK Control Panel Delete Select for i LINK devices that you have disconnected from the DTV To reconnect the device see page 30 65 Using the Projection TV Menus For details about power consumption in standby modes see page 78 You can also access the Timer using the TIMER button on the remote control 66 Option i LINK Standby Allows you to manage standby power consumption Set Clock Timers Demo Factory Reset Description On Off Allows the i LINK signal to pass through to connected i LINK devices even when the projection TV is turned off Front panel LED is orange The projection TV uses more standby power than when this option is set to Off D
24. while they are still powered on The projection TV automatically recognizes the device and displays the screen shown on page 33 31 Setting Up the Projection TV Notes on Connecting As additional compatible i LINK devices are introduced in the future i LINK Devices observe the following when connecting devices to the projection TV Q 32 To connect two or more i LINK capable devices use i LINK cables to connect them as shown below You can connect up to 63 i LINK devices However the maximum number of cables in any serial route is 16 AE Ag A B C D E i LINK i LINK i LINK i LINK Ll F G i LINK i LINK Do not connect i LINK devices in a way that creates a loop JZ Lf Sj fap cp P Connecting non compatible devices such as camcorders PCs or PC peripherals may result in malfunctions Setting Up the Projection TV Completing i LINK Before you can use an i LINK device with the projection TV you need Setup to register the device as follows 1 After you ve connected the cables as described on page 31 first turn on the projection TV and then turn on the i LINK device s The following screen automatically appears Ht Found new i LINK device Sony DHG M55CV Do you want to add this device Cancel Add To add the i LINK device highlight Add and press If you select Cancel the i LINK device is set up as hidden and it does not appear in the i LINK Control P
25. you want to control with the projection TV s remote control use the following procedures to program the remote control The equipment must have infrared IR remote capability in order to be used with the remote control 1 Check the list of the Manufacturer s Codes listed on page 70 and find the three digit code number for the manufacturer for your equipment If more than one code number is listed start with the number listed first 2 Open the panel on the remote control Then move the slide switch to one of the four positions AV1 AV2 AV3 DVD 3 Press CODE SET You must perform step 4 within 10 seconds of step 3 4 Close the panel on the remote control and enter the three digit manufacturer s code number 5 Press ENTER To check if the code number works aim the projection TV s remote control at the equipment and press the green POWER button that corresponds with that equipment If it responds you are done If not try using another code listed for that manufacturer Other Information Tips O If more than one code number is listed try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment Q Ifyou enter a new code number the code number you previously entered at that setting is erased D In some cases you may not be able to operate your equipment with the Sony remote control In such cases use the equipment s own remote control unit 69 Other Information
26. 20 Setting Up the Projection TV VCR AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO OUT 4 Coaxial a cable ANN cable Cable box 3 Coaxial cable CATV fi e Sa SELECT toe eben ade E po hutii 2 not included 1 OOO OOO AUDIO QO T CONTROL S Z o 3 AUDIO R red AUDIO L white VIDEO yellow IMPORTANT To use the Twin View or Scrolling Channel Index feature or to watch premium scrambled channels the VCR MUST BE TURNED ON otherwise you will be unable to view them To view scrambled channels Q Press TV VIDEO on the remote control to select the input to which you connected the VCR Turn on the VCR and make sure the VCR input selection is set to RF Input Then use the cable box to change channels To prevent the accidental switching of channels Q When using a VCR or cable box you can use the Channel Fix feature to lock in a channel For details see page 58 21 Setting Up the Projection TV Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing The SELECT OUT jacks allow you use a second VCR to record a program being played by the primary VCR to edit and dub tapes 1 Using an A V cable connect the playback VCR s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the projection TV s Audio and Video IN jacks 2 Using an A V cable co
27. ENTER Ho Description Press to change the VHF UHF output of the VCR Ad Rewind gt Play Record press together with B E Stop gt gt Fast forward II Pause Press to display the DVD disc menu Press to move the on screen cursor Press to display the DVD setup menu Used for programming the remote control to operate non Sony video equipment For details see Programming the Remote Control on page 68 Press to turn on and off other audio video equipment you have programmed into the remote control For instructions see Programming the Remote Control on page 68 Use to switch control for connected video equipment You can program one video source for each switch position For details see Programming the Remote Control on page 68 Press to display the DVD title Press to select Press repeatedly to step through the Audio Effect options Dolby Surround Simulated and Off Also available in the Audio menu For details see page 54 Introducing the Projection TV Frequently Asked Questions What is digital TV DTV What are the benefits of DTV Do I need a special antenna to receive digital television Digital television or DTV refers to the over the air television broadcast standards adopted by the Federal Communications Commission in 1996 Developed by the Advanced Television Systems Committee ATSC a group of manufacturing companies these standards define the spe
28. For example to select channel 4 1 press and then ENTER 38 The Program Guide lets you select digital channels and subchannels and review program information from an on screen list Subchannels are additional channels of programming broadcast simultaneously For example channel 4 might include five subchannels 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 that are showing programs at the same time Analog channels are not available in the Guide 1 Press GUIDE The Program Guide appears with the currently selected program showing in the background The Simpsons TV PG14 V 8 15 PM FOX Episode Hungry Hungry Homer Ch11 1 Duration 30 minutes fox Time remaining 15 minutes Ts HD 1TheSimpsons 2 The American Experi a Ch 53 Ch 59 Program information in the Program Guide is provided by the broadcasters As a result the Program Guide may sometimes include only the channel number without a program title or description N Move the joystick and to highlight the channel you want to watch The program on that channel appears in the background 3 To remove the Program Guide and watch the highlighted channel press To exit the Program Guide without changing the channel Q Press EXIT or GUIDE Using the Projection TV Features Using the Scrolling Channel Index The Scrolling Channel Index lets you select programs from a scrolling index of video pictures 1 Press INDEX The Scrol
29. ITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code NEC in USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Antenna Grounding According to the NEC Refer to section 54 300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna Grounding Antenna discharge unit NEC Section 810 20 Electrical wire equipment Ground clamps Age f Antenna lead in wire Power service grounding electrode NEC National Electrical Code system NEC Art 250 Part H Lightning For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and power line surges Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions FRAYED oR TAUT At LINE 1 When the power cord or plug
30. Ratings Brightness adjusting 52 C Cable box connecting with VCR 20 box using with TV remote control 72 connecting 17 with VCR connecting 19 CABLE jack described 15 Camcorder connecting 28 Caption Vision setting 64 Carrying the TV 10 CATV see cable CH buttons 5 13 Change Password 61 Channel Fix setting 58 Channel Logo setting 59 Channel Setup menu 51 58 Channel Skip Add setting 59 Channels changing 5 Clock setting 35 66 Closed caption modes 64 CODE SET button 6 Color temperature adjusting 53 Color adjusting 53 CONTROL S 34 CONTROL S IN OUT jacks described 15 Country setting 61 Cursor movement buttons 6 13 D Delete setting in i LINK Setup 65 Demo running 35 66 DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUTPUT Dolby Digital PCM jack described 15 Digital channels using the Guide 38 Digital Reality Creation setting 53 Digital Signal Strength 59 Digital TV FAQs 7 DISPLAY button 4 Dolby Digital 4 29 Dolby Surround 54 DRC CINEMOTION button 5 DVD MENU button 6 DVD player using with TV remote control 71 with A V connectors connecting 27 with component video connectors connecting 26 DVD TITLE button 6 E ENTER button 5 EXIT button 5 F Factory Reset setting 66 FAQs about DTV 7 Fast forward button 6 79 Index Favorite Channel clearing 42 editing 58 exiting 41 using 40 42 Features 2 FREEZE button 4 Freeze using 47 Frequently asked questions 7 Full mode setting 56 FUNCTION butto
31. S ONY 4 084 917 12 Digital High Definition Projection TV Operating Instructions 2001 by Sony Corporation KDP 57XBR2 KDP 65XBR2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose the projection TV to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 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 or viewing a TV station whose logo always stays on the screen keep the brightness and contrast functions at low settings If a fixed non moving pattern such as a station logo is left on the screen for long periods of t
32. V channels see Digital Signal Strength on page 59 Use Auto Program in the Channel Setup menu to add receivable TV channels that are not presently in memory see page 58 Use Auto Program in the Channel Setup menu to add receivable TV channels that are not presently in memory see page 58 In the password screen see page 60 enter the following master password 4357 The master password clears your previous password it cannot be used to temporarily unblock channels Be sure you have not inadvertently switched your projection TV from channel 3 or 4 setting if you are using another device to change channels If you are using another device to control channels be sure the function button for that device has been pressed For example if you are using your satellite receiver to control channels be sure to press the SAT CABLE button Be sure the Video Input feature has not been set to Skip see page 65 75 Other Information Problem Possible Remedies There is a black box on the 9 screen There is no Twin Picture 9 or it is just static The right Twin Picture 0 window is just a black box I get the same program QO in both Twin View pictures g I cannot get anything m but TV channels in my left or right Twin View picture i LINK device is not m recognized 76 You have selected a text option in the Setup menu and no text is available See page 64 to reset Setup selections To turn this featur
33. anel To see the device in the i LINK Control Panel change the i LINK Setup option from Hide to Show in the Setup menu see page 65 2 Ifyou selected Add in step 1 and the device requires an analog video connection see the device s instruction manual the following screen appears Ht Please select a video input for Sony DHG M55CV None Depending on the i LINK device you are setting up this screen may not be displayed In this case the device s video input will be displayed as N A 3 Move the joystick and to highlight the video input VIDEO 1 4 that connects the i LINK device to the projection TV If you don t need an analog video connection select None Then press A confirmation screen appears which indicates the i LINK device name and video input The device is now available in the i LINK Control Panel see page 48 For more information O To change the setup of the i LINK device use the Setup menu For details see page 65 Q For information on using the i LINK Control Panel see page 48 Q For general information about i LINK see page 73 33 Setting Up the Projection TV Using the CONTROL S Feature 34 CONTROL S allows you to control your system and other Sony equipment with one remote control In addition to allowing you to control multiple devices with one remote control the CONTROL S feature allows you to always point your remote control at your projection TV instead of havin
34. antenna you currently use to receive conventional programming However if you currently receive your VHF UHF programming via cable you will need to install a VHF UHF antenna in order to receive digital programming Your Sony projection TV however is also equipped with connectors that may allow you to connect DTV compatible cable boxes when they become available Introducing the Projection TV Can this TV receive conventional analog broadcasts that are available today When is digital broadcasting being introduced How can I select digital channels Yes This TV is designed to receive conventional analog broadcasts cable TV as well as all formats of digital broadcasts Of course you can also connect VCRs DVD players digital broadcast satellite receivers and other audio video components The transition from today s analog broadcasting system to digital television will take time to complete In the fall of 1998 some networks started to broadcast digital programs Digital channels are indicated by the use of a decimal or dot in the subchannel number for example 2 1 This number appears when you press the CH buttons or press the DISPLAY button To select a subchannel directly use the 0 9 buttons button and the ENTER button For example to select subchannel 2 1 press O O ENTER You can also select digital channels using an on screen program guide See page 38 for details S
35. ces 30 Using the CONTROL S Feature 34 Setting Up the Projection TV Automatically sssini 35 Introducing the Projection TV Overview This chapter gives an overview of the projection TV features defines the package contents describes the remote control and provides answers to frequently asked questions Topic Page Features 2 Package Contents 3 Ww Using the Remote Control N Frequently Asked Questions Introducing the Projection TV Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new projection TV include Q Built in Digital Television DTV Receiver You can watch digital television programs and enjoy the improved audio video quality that these programs offer Wide Screen Mode Watch conventional 4 3 aspect ratio broadcasts in wide screen 16 9 mode DRC Multi Function Unlike conventional line doublers the DRC Digital Reality Creation feature doubles vertical and horizontal lines resulting in four times the density for quality sources such as DVD satellite and digital camcorder Twin View Using the Multi Image Driver MIDX Twin View allows you to watch two programs side by side with the ability to zoom in one picture You can watch pictures from two different sources 1080i 720p 480p and 480i simultaneously Program Guide Lets you select digital channels and subchannels and review program information from an on screen list Scrolling Channel Index Lets yo
36. cifications for 18 digital broadcast formats There are six formats in the ATSC DTV standard that are described as High Definition Television The remaining 12 video formats are described as Standard Definition Television Although the technical aspects of these standards are transparent to television viewers the benefits are as dramatic as those experienced when digital music on compact disk was introduced probably even more so Your Sony projection TV is capable of receiving all 18 formats of digital TV formats including high definition For the television viewer digital TV represents one of the most significant advances in television since color television replaced black and white Here are just a few of the benefits Q Dramatically superior picture quality with up to six times the picture detail of today s analog television Q Multichannel digital sound including Dolby Digital sound Q Widescreen DTV can provide the same type of widescreen presentation as you see in movie theaters The new screen size has a 16 9 width to height or aspect ratio compared with a 4 3 aspect ratio of today s conventional television This means that digital broadcasts of movies no longer need to be reformatted for television No Initially digital television will arrive through a standard over the air VHF UHF antenna which means you can receive digital broadcasts using the same terrestrial rooftop
37. d buttons 6 Remote control inserting batteries 3 programming 68 70 RESET button 5 Resetting Audio options 54 Video options 52 Resetting settings 66 Rewind button 6 S S VIDEO connecting 19 20 23 24 27 28 described 14 15 SAT CABLE button 5 Satellite receiver connecting with VCR 24 using with TV remote control 72 Screen Mode menu 51 56 Scrolling Channel Indez using 39 SELECT button 13 SELECT OUT jacks described 15 Select Out setting 65 Set Clock Timers 66 Setting up 35 Setup menu 51 64 Sharpness adjusting 53 Show setting in i LINK Setup 65 Signal displaying level 59 Simulated audio effect 54 SLEEP button 4 Speakers center adjusting level 55 front adjusting balance 55 rear adjusting balance 55 rear adjusting level 55 selecting Front Center Rear 55 turning on off 55 Specifications 77 78 Standard Picture Mode setting 52 STANDBY i LINK STANDBY LED 13 Stop button 6 Subwoofer activating 55 adjusting level 55 SUBWOOFER OUT jack 16 SURF FAVORITE button 5 41 Index S VIDEO described 2 T Test tone 55 TIMER button 5 TIMER LED 13 Transport buttons 6 Treble adjusting 54 Troubleshooting 74 76 Turning on off the DTV 5 TV VCR button 6 TV VIDEO button 5 13 Twin View described 2 using 44 46 Twin View button 5 44 V VCR using with TV remote control 71 with cable box connecting 20 with cable connecting 19 with satellite receiver connecting 24 Vertical Center adjusting 57 VHF
38. e rating system 0 US TV Y TV G G 3 Canada TV Y C G Youth Maximum ratings permitted are 3 US TV PG PG 1 Canada TV PG PG 8 ans Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are 3 US TV 14 PG 13 LJ Canada TV 14 14 13 ans Custom Select to set ratings manually I US See page 62 for details D Canada See page 63 for details Change Password For changing your password Select Country USA Select to use USA ratings see page 62 Canada Select to use Canadian ratings see page 63 61 Using the Projection TV Menus United States For the United States the Custom Rating Menu includes the Selecting Custom following options For Canada see page 63 Rating Options Option Description Movie Rating G All children and General Audience To ensure maximum PG Parental Guidance suggested blocking capability the age PG 13 Parental Guidance for children under 13 based ratings should be R Restricted viewing parental guidance is blocked suggested for children under 17 NC 17 No one 17 and under allowed and X The content ratings will TV Rating Age Based Options increase depending on the Block programs TV Y All children level of the age based rating ee ee hil 5 For example a program with a y a TV Y7 Directed to children age 7 and above TV PG V Violence rating may COMESA TV G General Audience contain moderate violence TV PG Parental Guidance suggested while ay Violence TV 14 Parents Strongly cautio
39. e Q Press WIDE MODE repeatedly to toggle through the following Wide Wide Mode settings in the Mode settings Screen Mode menu For details Wide Zoom enlarges the 4 3 picture while the upper and lower parts of the picture are condensed to fit the 16 9 screen see page 56 Wide Zoom she When you change channels or inputs the Wide Mode settings revert to Wide Zoom or the 4 3 Default setting in the Screen Mode menu To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed set 4 3 Default to Off For details see page 57 Normal returns the 4 3 picture to its original size Full Mode stretches the 4 3 picture horizontally only to fill the 16 9 screen Zoom Mode enlarges the 4 3 picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the 16 9 screen Useful for watching Letterbox movies Zoom 43 Using the Projection TV Features Using Twin View Twin View lets you see two pictures from two sources from an antenna VCR DVD etc on the screen at the same time You hear the sound from only one of the sources at a time You choose which source s sound is selected You can change the relative size of each of the pictures Displaying Twin 1 Tune the projection TV to a working channel Pictures 2 Press A second picture window appears To cancel twin pictures and watch the active picture Q Press Bor qa Activating the Picture Usi
40. e off select Off in the Caption Vision option If you were trying to get closed captioning select CC1 instead of Text 1 4 Be sure your twin picture is set to a video source channel that has a program airing You may be tuned to a video input with nothing connected to it Try cycling through your video inputs using the TV VIDEO button You can display digital channels in the left Twin View window but not the right Pressing 9 while the black box is active will exit Twin View and tune to that digital channel Both may be set to the same channel Try changing channels in either the main picture or the window picture You may be running all your channels through a cable box The cable box will only unscramble one signal at a time so you cannot use the Twin View feature If possible run a direct cable to your projection TV s CABLE input This will only work if your cable system provides an unscrambled signal Be sure the Video Input feature has not been set to Skip see page 65 Upon initial release of this projection TV to the market the Sony digital cable set top box DHG M55CV is the only i LINK device that is verified to be compatible with this projection TV For more information about using i LINK devices with the projection TV see Connecting i LINK Compatible Devices on pages 30 to 33 and About i LINK on page 73 Specifications Projection System Picture Tube Projection Lenses Antenna Television Sy
41. ed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference with radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures L Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas Q Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Q Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Q Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Safety Q Q m m Operate the projection TV only on 120 V AC The plug is designed for safety purposes to fit into the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet unplug the projection TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before operating it further If you will not be using the projection TV for several days disconnect the power by pulling the plug itself Never pull on the cord For details concerning safety preca
42. emote control to change channels using your cable box when the signal is scrambled Q Use the projection TV remote control to change channels using your projection TV when the signal is not scrambled Your projection TV s tuner provides a better signal than the cable box Use the Twin View and Scrolling Channel Index features Record both regular cable TV and scrambled channels To connect a cable box and a VCR you will need O A small inexpensive device known as a splitter Q Three short coaxial cables QO Either a combination audio video cable or an S VIDEO cable and audio cables 1 Connect the CATV cable to the single input jack of the splitter 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the two output jacks of the splitter to the projection TV s CABLE jack 3 Usea coaxial cable to connect the other output jack of the splitter to the input jack of the cable box 4 Use a coaxial cable to connect the output jack of the cable box to the input jack of the VCR 5 Use the video line yellow of a combination audio video A V cable to connect the video output jack of the VCR to the video input jack of the projection TV If your VCR has an S VIDEO jack you can substitute an S VIDEO cable for the video line of an A V cable The S VIDEO cable will provide improved video signal quality 6 Connect the left white and right red audio output channels of the VCR to the respective input jacks on the projection TV
43. en appears as shown on page 49 2 Move the joystick or to highlight Set the Clock then press Move the joystick and to set the current day and time hour minute and AM PM Press or move the joystick to confirm each setting and move to the next setting Move the joystick to go back to the previous setting 4 When you finish setting the day and time press to save the clock settings Using the Projection TV Menus Overview To end a menu session Press EXIT To move from one menu to another Move the joystick to return to the menu icons Move the joystick or to choose the next menu icon and press 3 to select it To open and choose a menu 1 2 A w Press MENU to display the menu screen Move the joystick or to highlight the icon of the menu you want to select and press Move the joystick or to scroll through the options See the specific menu page for instructions on moving through the menu The Menu gives you access to the following features Menu Icon Description Page The Video menu allows you to make adjustments to 52 your picture settings lets you customize the Picture Mode based on the type of program you are viewing and more The Audio menu offers enhanced audio options such 54 as listening to second audio programming SAP customizing the Effect of the sound on your projection TV and more Mode adjustments and make changes to the screen
44. entators 55 Using the Projection TV Menus Using the Screen Mode Menu To select the Screen Mode menu 1 Press MENU Screen Mode Wide Mode Wide Zoom 2 Move the joystick or to highlight rpg 43 Default Wide Zoom i Vertical Center 0 the Screen Mode icon J and press ey 3 Move the joystick or to scroll through the features 4 Press to select a feature That feature s options appear BE 5 Use the joystick to scroll through the options Press 9 to select the desired option 7 Press EXIT to exit the menu screen Selecting Screen The Screen Mode menu includes the following options Mode Options Option Description _ Wide Mode Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4 3 size picture while To change from one Wide Select a Wide the upper and lower parts of the picture are Mode to another use the WIDE Mode to use for condensed to fit the wide screen MODE button on the remote 4 3 sources Normal Select to return the 4 3 picture to normal control mode Full Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally only to fill the wide screen Zoom Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the wide screen Wide Mode is unavailable while in Twin View 56 Option 4 3 Default Select the default If 4 3 Default is set to Screen Mode to anything but Off the Wide Mode use for 4 3 sources setting changes only for the current channe change channe Wide
45. etting Up the Projection TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your projection TV Topic Page Carrying Your Projection TV 10 Installing the Projection TV 10 Mounting the Rear Speakers not supplied 11 Basic Connections 17 Connecting a VCR and Cable 19 Connecting a VCR and Cable Box 20 Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing 22 Connecting a Satellite Receiver 23 Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR 24 Connecting an Audio Receiver 25 Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video 26 Connectors Connecting a DVD Player with A V Connectors 27 Connecting a Camcorder 28 Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector 29 Connecting i LINK Compatible Devices 30 Using the CONTROL S Feature 34 Setting Up the Projection TV Automatically 35 Adjusting the Convergence Automatically Flash Focus 36 Setting Up the Projection TV Carrying Your Projection TV Carrying the projection TV requires three or more people The projection TV is equipped with casters for easy movement on a hard surface Be sure to move your projection TV using the casters Installing the Projection TV Recommended Viewing Area Horizontal Recommended Viewing Area Vertical 10 Setting Up the Projection TV Mounting the Rear Speakers not supplied For surround sound connect rear speakers to your projection TV Connecting the Rear 1 Besure the TV is turned off Speakers 2 Using the speaker cords c
46. g to point it at the other equipment which might be hidden or out of direct line of sight Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to the projection TV Use CONTROL S OUT to send signals to connected equipment TV VHF UHF CABLE gr VIDEO IN SELECT D DVD IN OUT 5 S VIDEO a Di a ad OOO VIDEO OO Or AUDIO AUDIO 7 R 23 6 Setting Up the Projection TV Setting Up the Projection TV Automatically The first time you turn on the projection TV a series of screens guide you through the initial setup of the projection TV During this setup you are prompted to set the clock and start Auto Program which The initial setup screens appear searches for and stores a list of analog and digital channels you are only after turning on the projection receiving for VHF UHF and CABLE inputs TV the first time or after selecting Factory Reset in the Setup menu Be sure to complete all connections before turning on the projection TV the page 66 first time If you need to set the clock at a ee later time press the TIMER button 1 Press POWER to turn on the projection TV and display the Welcome on the remote control see screen page 49 You can also run Auto Program at OUL any time from the Channel Setup Thank you for prei your SONY meee pede 28 Please take a moment to Setup gt 2
47. ia projection TV to remain on before shutting off a AN O O automatically Cancel by pressing until Sleep Off appears While the Sleep feature is set press once to view remaining time 3 PIC MODE Press repeatedly to step through the video picture modes Vivid Standard Movie Game Pro Also available in the Video menu For details see page 52 4 ANT Press to change between the VHF UHF input and the CABLE input 5 WIDE MODE Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom Also available in the Screen Mode menu For details see pages 43 and 56 6 O Use with 0 9 and ENTER buttons to select subchannels for example 2 1 For details on selecting subchannels see page 38 7 Press to display the i LINK Control Panel There is also an b i LINK button on the front panel of the projection TV see page 13 For details on using the i LINK Control Panel see page 48 8 INDEX Press to display the Scrolling Channel Index For details see page 39 9 MENU Press to display the projection TV on screen menu Press menis again to exit from the menus For details see page 51 10 VOL Press to adjust the volume 11 Move the joystick to move the on screen cursor To select an item press the center of the joystick 112 ADD Press to add the current channel to the Favorite Channels FAVORITE list For details
48. ime especially at a high brightness or contrast setting the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty Note on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with 15 119 of the FCC rules Note on Convergence Adjustment Before you use your projection TV make sure to adjust convergence For details see Adjusting the Convergence Automatically Flash Focus on page 36 Note to CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Use of this television receiver for other than private viewing of programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or transmitted by cable companies for the use of the general public may require authorization from the broadcaster cable company and or program owner 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 install
49. io video connection as shown on page 31 instead of the i LINK digital connection also shown on page 31 For more information about i LINK see About i LINK on page 73 This projection TV has two 4 pin S200 i LINK terminals You can use any of the following i LINK cables with the projection TV 4 pin i LINK cable Sony Model Number Length VMC IL4415 1 5 meters VMC IL4435 3 5 meters Do not use cables other than the types listed above Setting Up the Projection TV Connecting Cables Before connecting this unit to i LINK compatible equipment see the instruction manual of the i LINK device to be connected 1 Using an A V cable connect the i LINK device s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the projection TV s Audio and Video IN jacks 2 Using an i LINK cable see page 30 connect the device s i LINK jack to either of the projection TV s i LINK jacks DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL O our PCM DOLBY DIGITAL i LINK S200 ba i i LINK cable QO 6 p eos looge Sony digital cable set top box R Zoo n a AUDI VIDED AUDIO R red neti NO SVIDEO AUDIO L white OKO r i VIDEO yellow Z J A O 5 5 w roe LLINK _ J AIV cable i LINK devices can be hotplugged connected and disconnected
50. is a safety hazard An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops A excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn E Ventilation The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the set and to protect it from overheating these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered Q Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials Q Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed sofa rug or other N similar surface Q Never place the set in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided LJ Donot place the set near or over a radiator or heat register or where it is exposed to direct sunlight Power Cord Protection Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord and do not place the set where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse 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 CIRCU
51. ke the picture smaller When you adjust the twin screen sizes the projection TV memorizes the change The next time you use the Twin View function the memorized sizes appear 46 Using the Projection TV Features Using the Freeze Function 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 The Freeze feature is not available while using Twin View 1 When the program information you want to capture is displayed press the FREEZE button 2 The projection TV switches to Twin View mode and displays the frozen picture on the right while the current program continues on the left Current program in progress Frozen picture 3 To cancel and return to normal viewing press the FREEZE or EXIT button 47 Using the Projection TV Features Using the i LINK Control Panel The i LINK Control Panel lets you see a list of i LINK devices that are connected to and communicating with the projection TV At the time this TV went to market the Sony digital cable set top box DHG M55CV is the only i LINK device that is verified to be compatible with this TV Some early versions of the Sony digital cable set top box DHG M55CV may not support an i LINK digital connection to your TV If you have difficulty with the connection between your Sony digital cable set top box DHG M55CV and your TV contact Cust
52. ling Channel Index appears with the currently selected program in the main left window and four scrolling video pictures in the right Live preview window As each picture on the right scrolls to the live preview window it changes briefly from a frozen video picture to a live video The right side continues to scroll through the entire channel list To change the direction of the scrolling move the joystick or To change the speed of the scrolling move and hold the joystick tort To change a frozen video picture to a live video move the joystick or 4 to highlight the picture then press To move the live video from step 4 from the right to the main left window of the Scrolling Channel Index press again To exit the Scrolling Channel Index Q Press EXIT or INDEX 39 Using the Projection TV Features Using Favorite Channels Adding Favorite Channels 40 You can store up to 16 of your favorite channels in the Favorite Channels list You can use the Surf Favorites feature to preview and select channels directly from the list You can also edit the Favorite Channels list to change the channels that are included in the list 1 Tune to the channel you want to save to the Favorite Channels list and press ADD A message appears indicating that the channel was stored in the Favorite Channels list 2 To add more channels to a total of 16 repeat step 1 If you try to add more than 16 channels to
53. llow the instructions below For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in Alternate Warning For the set with a three wire grounding type AC plug This plug will only fit into a grounding type unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact ea your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed power outlet This is a safety feature If you are Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity since this can result in fire or electric shock Always turn the set off when it is not being used When the set is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet as a precaution against the possibility of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard If a snapping or popping sound from a TV set is continuous or frequent while the TV is operating unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician It is normal for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds particularly when being turned on or off
54. lows you to set up the projection TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels These ratings are assigned by a federal rating board Not all programs are rated Using the Parental Lock blocks programs with a specific rating but it does not block an entire channel To select the Parental Control menu 1 Press MENU Parental Control Parental Lock 2 Move the joystick or to highlight e irae the Parental Control icon BB and press 3 Use the 0 9 buttons on the remote control to enter your four digit password 4 If this is your first time setting a password confirm your password by entering it again The Parental Control menu options appear 5 Move the joystick or to scroll through the settings Press 9 to select the desired option 7 Press EXIT to exit the menu screen You need your password for any future access into the Parental Control menu If you lose your password see Lost password on page 75 60 Using the Parent Menu If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system you should select Child Youth or Young Adult to help simplify the rating selection To set more restrictive ratings select Custom Using the Projection TV Menus The Parent menu includes the following options Option Description Parental Lock Off Parental lock is off No programs are Turn ratings blocked from viewing on off and select a Child Maximum ratings permitted ar
55. ment connected to your projection TV s video inputs Press 0 9 to select a channel the channel changes after 2 seconds Press ENTER to select immediately Press to display the program guide For details see page 38 Press to scan through channels To scan rapidly through channels press and hold down either CH button Press to exit the on screen menu or display and return to normal viewing Press to display the Favorite Channels list For details see page 41 Press to jump back and forth between two channels The projection TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that was selected 26 a TWIN VIEW Press to turn on and off Twin View For details see pages 44 to 46 Press repeatedly to step through the available high resolution picture modes Interlaced Progressive and CineMotion Also available in the Video menu For details see page 53 Press to program the projection TV to turn on and off and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled viewing times see page 49 Also available in the Setup menu see page 66 Introducing the Projection TV Inside Panel You can access the following buttons by lifting up the outside panel Button 1 TV VCR 2 Transport Buttons DVD MENU aa MENU CODE SET 7 POWER ANV2 N34 ovod 8 9 DVD TITLE 10
56. n the channel is changed or the DISPLAY button is pressed Turns off Caption Vision Option Select Out You can also use the Video Input Video Input option to assign video inputs to i LINK devices When you select that video input an i LINK connection is established Only i LINK devices that are set to Show see i LINK Setup and which support video input connection are listed Language i LINK Setup For details about using the i LINK Control Panel see page 48 Using the Projection TV Menus Description Allows you to select which input to pass through to the equipment connected to the SELECT OUT jacks on the DTV Monitor Outputs the picture displayed on the screen TV Outputs the signal that the TV is tuned to regardless of the picture displayed on the screen VIDEO 1 4 Outputs the signal input to the TV regardless of the picture displayed on the screen Allows you to select labels to help you recognize devices connected to the audio video jacks on the DTV For example if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 2 jack you can select the label DVD for the VIDEO 2 input To select a label for a video input 1 Move the joystick or to highlight the video input VIDEO 1 6 that you want to assign a label Then press 3 to select the input 2 Move the joystick or to highlight one of the displayed labels Then press to select it If you select the label Skip your DTV skips this connection
57. ned rating may contain more TV MA Mature Audience only intense violence If you block unrated TV programs be aware that the following types of programs may be blocked emergency broadcasts political programs sports news public service announcements religious Unrated programs and weather Block programs or movies that are broadcast without a rating 62 Content Based Options FV D L S V Block Allow Fantasy Violence Suggestive Dialogue Strong Language Sexual situations Violence Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating Canada Selecting Custom Rating Options Viewing Blocked Programs Using the Projection TV Menus For Canada the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options For the US see page 62 Option Description English Rating C C8 G PG 14 18 French Rating G 8 ans 13 ans 16 ans 18 ans All children Children 8 years and older General programming Parental Guidance Viewers 14 and older Adult programming General programming Not recommended for young children Not recommended for ages under 13 Not recommended for ages under 16 Programming restricted to adults USA TV Rating See page 62 for details You can view a blocked program by pressing the ENTER button when tuned to a blocked program Entering the correct password temporaril
58. new i LINK device and change the background video to that device press 4 To exit the i LINK Control Panel and return to normal viewing press the button or EXIT 48 Using the Timer Setting the Timer You can also access the Timer through the Setup menu For details see page 66 Using the Projection TV Features You can use the Timer to program the projection TV to turn on and off and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled viewing times The first time you turned on the projection TV a setup screen prompted you to set the clock see Setting Up the Projection TV Automatically on page 35 If you didn t set the clock during this initial setup you need to set it before you can use the Timer see page 50 1 Press TIMER The Set Clock Timers screen appears with the current timer settings shown Set Clock Timers Timer 2 Set the Clock Lb La If Timer 1 is On DTV will turn on Channel for hour e Current Time Monday 5 10 PM 2 To set the Timer move the joystick or to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2 then press The clock must be set before you can set either of the Timers If the clock is not set Timer 1 and Timer 2 cannot be selected To set the clock see Setting the Clock on page 50 3 Move the joystick or 4 to highlight one of the following options then press 9 Set Select to set or change the timer settings for the selected Timer Timer 1 or Time
59. ng the Projection TV Features With Twin View the picture highlighted in blue is active In the active picture you can Q Change channels Q Adjust the volume Q Switch the input sources to go from UHF VHF to cable for example press ANT or TV VIDEO on the remote control Q Change the picture size by moving the joystick or To activate the right picture To activate the left picture Q Move the joystick gt Q Move the joystick Factors affecting Twin View include Q If you use a cable box to view all channels the same channel appears in both windows of Twin View because the cable box unscrambles only one channel at a time If you use a cable box you can view the cable box output in one Twin View window and view a signal from a different source such as a VCR or DVD player in the second window Digital channels and equipment connected to VIDEO 5 or VIDEO 6 inputs display in the left Twin View window only but not the right If you are viewing a 4 3 source and a 16 9 enhanced source such as a DVD side by side in Twin View the 4 3 source will appear larger Twin View is not available while viewing i LINK devices 45 Using the Projection TV Features Changing the The zoom feature lets you vary the relative size of the left and right Picture Size pictures 1 Activate the picture whose size you want to change 2 Move the joystick to enlarge the picture 3 Move the joystick 4 to ma
60. nnect the recording VCR s Audio and Video IN jacks to the projection TV s SELECT OUT jacks TV HD DVD IN 10801 720P 480P 4801 VCR playback moi VCR recording AUDIO S 000 b AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO AUDIOR AUDIO L VIDEO OUT OUT ou O uF NG IN AUDIO R red AUDIO L white VIDEO yellow AN cable ANN cable 3 Ifnecessary change the video input on your VCR For details see your VCR s instruction guide To do tape editing Press TV VIDEO on the remote control to select the playback VCR You can select the output signal from the SELECT OUT jacks in the Setup menu For details see page 65 22 Setting Up the Projection TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver s SATELLITE IN jack 2 Using an A V cable connect the satellite receiver s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the projection TV s Audio and Video IN jacks 3 Connect a coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the projection TV s CABLE jack If the receiver you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack you can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality compared to a combination audio video cable Because S VIDEO cables carry only the video signal you will also need audio cables for sound Coaxial 3 cable TV
61. ns 5 G Game Picture Mode setting 52 Guide exiting 38 using 38 GUIDE button 5 38 H HD DVD IN 1080i 720p 480p 480i jacks described 15 Hide setting in i LINK Setup 65 Hue adjusting 53 l i LINK cables 30 equipped devices connecting 2 30 31 notes on connecting 32 setup screens 33 i LINK button 4 13 i LINK 200 jacks described 16 i LINK Setup 65 i LINK Standby 13 66 INDEX button 4 39 J Joystick 4 JUMP button 5 L Labels assigning to video inputs 65 Language setting 65 Logos assigning to channels 59 80 M MDP using with TV remote control 72 MENU button 4 6 13 Menus Audio 51 54 Channel Setup 51 58 Parental Control 51 60 Screen Mode 51 56 Setup 51 64 Video 51 52 Movie Picture Mode setting 52 MTS SAP button 5 MUTING button 4 Normal mode setting 56 0 Off turning off the DTV 5 On turning on the DTV 5 Optical IN eguipped devices connecting 29 P Parental Control menu 51 60 Parental control described 2 Parental Lock setting 61 Password changing 61 Pause button 6 PIC MODE button 4 Picture contrast adjusting 52 Picture Mode setting 52 Play button 6 POWER button 5 6 Powering on off the DTV 5 Presetting channels 58 Pro Picture Mode setting 52 Problems troubleshooting 74 76 Program Guide see Guide R Ratings setting 60 63 Ratings viewing blocked programs 63 Rear panel described 15 REAR SPEAKER OUT jack 16 Rear speakers mounting 11 Recor
62. nt Center Rear Front Center and Off Select whether you are using a powered subwoofer Yes or not No You can use the test tone to compare the speaker output levels Use Center Level Rear Level and Front Balance Rear Balance to adjust the levels while the test tone is on When you select On a test tone is output from each speaker as follows If Speaker is set to Front Center Rear pei gt Center Right Right Rear gt Left Rear If Speaker is set to Front Center Left Center gt Right To turn off the test tone press MENU or EXIT Available only when Effect is set to Dolby Surround and Speaker is set to Front Center Rear or Front Center Select to adjust the relative volume level of the center speakers Available only when Effect is set to Dolby Surround and Speaker is set to Front Center Rear or Front Center Select to adjust the relative volume level of the rear speakers Unavailable if Speaker is set to Off or Front Center Select to adjust the left to right balance of the front speakers Unavailable if Speaker is set to Off Select to adjust the left to right balance of the rear speakers Unavailable if Speaker is set to Off or Front Center Select to adjust the relative volume level of the subwoofers Unavailable if Speaker or Subwoofer is set to No Cycles through the available audio tracks for the current program For example a sporting event that broadcasts multiple comm
63. oes not allow the i LINK signal to pass through to connected i LINK devices when the projection TV is turned off Front panel LED is red The projection TV uses less standby power than when this option is set to On Select to set the clock and to program your DTV to turn on and off at two scheduled viewing times For details see page 49 Runs a demonstration of the features of the DTV Restores all menu options to their original factory settings WARNING Factory Reset clears all settings from memory including channel lists favorite channels menu settings timers clock etc Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics Topic Page Programming the Remote Control 68 Operating Other Components with 71 Your Projection TV Remote Control About i LINK 73 Troubleshooting 74 Specifications 77 Index 79 67 Other Information Programming the Remote Control mE MUTING SLEEP SAT CABLE POWER 0200 TV VCR CODESET POWER 68 3 2 MUTING SLEEP SO PIC MODE qa ae i ao I ose WIDE MODE ANT TV VIDEO OOO 000 ola o O 0e The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment Sony Switch Position Programmable Equipment on Remote Control Code Number Beta ED Beta VCRs AV1 303 8 mm VCR AV2 302 VHS VCR AV3 301 DVD Player DVD 751 If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that
64. omer Information Service Center at 1 800 222 SONY 7669 In most cases you can continue to use your set top box with your TV using and analog audio video connection as shown on page 31 instead of the i LINK digital connection also shown on page 31 You can also access the i LINK Control Panel using the 1 To display the i LINK Control Panel press the button the button on the projecti Ep guion on 1E Projection The i LINK Control Panel appears which displays a list of i LINK TV s front panel For details see I i page 13 devices that are set to Show in the i LINK Setup menu page 65 i LINK Control Panel DW DHG M55cv Sony DTV P Status Viewing If the i LINK device is not listed in the i LINK Control Panel you need to change the i LINK Setup option from Hide to Show see page 65 The projection TV is always the first device listed If other i LINK devices are connected they are listed according to their manufacturer s model name If there are duplicate models connected they are also designated a number 1 2 3 etc If a device is unknown it is listed as Device If no i LINK devices are connected to the projection TV the message There are no i LINK devices available is displayed 2 To check the status of an i LINK device move the joystick or to highlight the device name The background continues to display the video of the device that is selected 3 Toselect a
65. on To change from one Video Picture Mode Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and Mode to another use the PIC Preset picture sharpness MODE button on the remote viewing Standard Recommended for Normal viewing control modes conditions Movie Select to display a finely detailed picture for You can customize each low light environments Picture Mode Vivid Standard Game Select to reduce the visibility of artifacts Movie etc by changing the which often appear in graphics and other video menu options animation such as in a video game Game Picture Brightness Color etc can also be used to improve the picture quality on channels with noisy or poor signal reception Pro Select to display a picture with minimum enhancements 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 52 To change from one DRC Mode to another use the DRC button on the remote control Option Color Hue Sharpness Color Temperature White intensity adjustment DRC Mode Digital Reality Creation Alternate Video Using the Projection TV Menus Description Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture Choose from three color temperatures Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint Neutral Select to give the white color
66. onnect REAR SPEAKER OUT L on your projection TV to the speaker terminal on one rear speaker and connect REAR SPEAKER OUT R to the terminal on the other one Rear of projection TV Speaker cord not supplied Speaker Speaker SS MB115 SS MB115 not supplied not supplied If you connect rear speakers other than the ones recommended be sure the speakers have a maximum input power of more than 20 W and impedance of 8 ohms 11 Setting Up the Projection TV Installation For optimum surround sound effect mount the rear speakers in the following places as shown in the illustration Onawall or table as high as the listener s ears Projection TV Rear speaker Left rear DO C Right rear speaker speaker 12 Setting Up the Projection TV Projection TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel To access the front buttons and input jacks on the projection TV push in to release the door on the front of the projection TV LLINK STAND BY STAND BY Push to open S s 3 NE wig amp Ae E E ke POWER STANDBY i LINK STANDBY TIMER MENU e i LINK b enone SELECT TV VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME FLASH FOCUS Description Press to turn on and off the projection TV When lit in orange indicates that i LINK Standby is On When lit in red indicates that i LINK Standby is Off For de
67. per disposal could result in a picture tube implosion Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the set For Safety Be careful when moving the projection TV When you place the projection TV in position be careful not to drop it on your foot or fingers Watch your footing while installing the projection TV Carry the projection TV in the specified manner If you carry the projection TV in a manner other than the specified manner and without the specified number of persons it may drop and a serious injury may be caused Be sure to follow the instructions mentioned below Q Carry the projection TV with the specified number of persons see page 10 C Do not carry the projection TV holding the speaker grill Q Hold the projection TV tightly when carrying it Contents Introducing the Projection TV Using the Projection TV Features Adjusting the Convergence Automatically Flash Focus 36 OVETVIEW rrt aise ETAR S EAER 1 OVET VIEW Ww 37 POAT WANA SAI ABABA MIE cdanetbeeddecevocsdes 2 Using the Program Guide 38 Package Contents lt ws sseskisssskiisasneboznza 3 Using the Scrolling Channel Index 39 Using the Remote Control 3 Using Favorite ChannelS lt se s 40 Frequently Asked Questions se 7 Using Wide Screen Mode 43 Using Twin View cccceccccccsseeseseteseeeeeneeens 44 Setting Up the Projection TV Using the Freeze P
68. r Q Using an optical cable connect the device s DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack to the projection TV s DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUTPUT jack Audio amplifier LINE OPTICAL AUDIO IN D Optical cable TV LO Jorn bas baa Pow The optical output works only for DTV programming so you might also want to connect the projection TV s analog audio out connectors to the amplifier s analog audio in connectors as described on page 25 29 Setting Up the Projection TV Connecting i LINK Compatible Devices Using i LINK Cables 30 This projection TV is equipped with i LINK which provides a secure digital interface to other digital home entertainment devices including digital cable set top boxes i LINK allows for the secure transfer of copyright protected high definition content between these devices and your digital television At the time this TV went to market the Sony digital cable set top box DHG M55CV is the only i LINK device that is verified to be compatible with this TV Some early versions of the Sony digital cable set top box DHG M55CV may not support an i LINK digital connection to your TV If you have difficulty with the connection between your Sony digital cable set top box DHG M55CV and your TV contact Customer Information Service Center at 1 800 222 SONY 7669 In most cases you can continue to use your set top box with your TV using and analog aud
69. r 2 On Select to turn on the timer settings for the selected Timer Timer 1 or Timer 2 Off Select to turn off the timer settings for the selected Timer Timer 1 or Timer 2 4 Ifyou selected Set in step 3 the setup screen for the selected Timer Timer 1 or Timer 2 appears 49 Using the Projection TV Features Setting the Clock You can also access the Timer through the Setup menu For details see page 66 50 5 Move the joystick and to set the day s time hour minute AM PM duration and channel number Press or to confirm each setting and move to the next setting Press to go back to the previous setting 6 After you ve set the channel number press to save the Timer settings The settings are displayed in the Timer screen and the Timer is set to On The projection TV is now set to turn on tune to the channel you ve set and then turn off at the times you set for that Timer The Timer indicator on the front panel indicates the Timer is set To turn a Timer setting on or off Q Select On or Off in step 3 page 49 To change a Timer setting O Set the timer Timer 1 or Timer 2 again The old timer setting is overwritten To set a second Timer setting Q Set the other unset timer Timer 1 or Timer 2 If you didn t set the clock during the projection TV s initial setup see page 35 you need to set it before you can set either of the Timers 1 Press TIMER The Timer Setup scre
70. rammed for the MDP To Do This Turn on off Play Stop Pause Search the picture forward or backward Search a chapter forward or backward Press POWER Il press again to resume normal playback gt gt or 44 during playback release to resume normal playback CH About i LINK About the Name i LINK i LINK as a Repeater Other Information i LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having an i LINK jack and for controlling other equipment i LINK compatible equipment can be connected using a single i LINK cable Possible applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment When two or more i LINK compatible devices are connected to the projection TV operations and data transactions are possible not only with the equipment that this unit is connected to but also with the other devices via the directly connected equipment Note however that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected and that operations and data transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment Before connecting this unit to i LINK compatible equipment refer to the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected i LINK is Sony s term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus and is a trademark appro
71. rength Use the joystick to scroll through the options Press 9 to select the desired option Press EXIT to exit the menu screen The Channel Setup menu includes the following options Option Favorite Channels Edit Channel Fix Off Useful when you have a cable box or Description Select to edit the Favorite Channels list For details see Editing the Favorite Channels List on page 42 VIDEO 1 satellite receiver connected Auto Program Turns off Channel Fix Use this setting if you have connected the device to the Audio and Video IN jacks 2 6 Fix your projection TV s channel setting to channels 2 6 and use the cable box VCR or satellite receiver to change channels Select one of these settings if you connected the device to the VHF UHF jack Cable 2 6 Same as 2 6 except you select one of these settings if you connected the device to the CABLE jack receivable channels Find and Overwrite Automatically programs the projection TV for all Select to automatically program the projection TV for all receivable channels for the selected input Cable or VHF UHF DTV Auto Add Select to automatically add new digital channels to the digital channel list Available only for UHF VHF input Option Channel Skip Add Channel Logo Digital Signal Strength Using the Projection TV Menus Description Allows you to customize the channel list that appears
72. rojection TV in its basic configuration Most components VCRs DVD players etc come with the necessary cables to connect them If you want to set up a complex system you may need to buy extra cables connectors etc Be sure to have these on hand before you start to connect your system Using the Remote Control Inserting Batteries Although some of the projection TV s functionality can be controlled using buttons located on the front panel of the projection TV see page 13 you ll find the remote control to be more convenient while watching TV Insert two size AA R6 batteries supplied by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an extended period Handle the remote control with care avoid dropping it getting it wet placing it in direct sunlight near a heater or where the humidity is high Introducing the Projection TV Button Descriptions The following table describes the buttons on the remote control s outside and inside panels Outside Panel Button Description 1 MUTING Press to mute the sound Press again or press VOL to PE e restore the sound 1 O 7 2 SLEEP Press repeatedly until the projection TV displays the time 2 D in minutes 15 30 45 60 or 90 that you want the 3 CoD CD j
73. s a neutral tint Warm Select to give the white colors a red tint NTSC Standard Creates a high resolution picture with 4x density for high quality sources i e DVD player satellite receiver Interlaced Recommended for moving pictures Progressive Recommended for still images and text CineMotion Provides an optimized display by automatically detecting film content and applying a reverse 3 2 pulldown process Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural looking Allows you to select from the available video streams for the current program For example a sporting event that broadcasts multiple video streams To select an alternate video source move the joystick or to select an alternate video option and press 4 Unavailable when alternate video streams are not broadcast 53 Using the Projection TV Menus Using the Audio Menu Selecting Audio Options To change from one Effect to another use the button on the inside panel of the remote control To change from one MTS Mode to another use the MTS SAP button on the remote control 54 To select the Audio menu 1 Press MENU N Treble m 2 Move the joystick or 4 to highlight Bas Z ini 7 alance the Audio icon and press ga Effect Dolby Sa round MTS Stereo 3 Move the joystick or to scroll Speaker Setup Alternate Audio Alternate 1 through the options 4 Press to select an option That option s settings appear
74. see page 40 13 DISPLAY Press once to display the channel number channel label if set time and other information When the DTV is receiving a digital signal with Dolby Digital the decoding type is displayed Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Pro Logic Press again to turn Display off FREEZE Press to freeze the window picture Press again to restore the picture For details see page 47 S Button 15 RESET 16 MTS SAP 17 POWER buttons GREEN 5 FUNCTION buttons 19 TV VIDEO 20 0 9 and ENTER 21 GUIDE 22 CH 23 EXIT 24 SURF FAVORITE 25 JUMP 27 DRC CINEMOTION 28 TIMER Introducing the Projection TV Description Press while a menu is displayed page 51 to 66 to reset the settings to the factory defaults Also used to clear Favorite Channels see page 42 Press repeatedly to step through the Multi channel TV Sound MTS options Stereo Auto SAP and Mono Also available in the Audio menu For details see page 54 Press to turn on and off the projection TV and other audio video equipment you have programmed into the remote control For instructions see Programming the Remote Control on page 68 Press to select the equipment SAT CABLE or TV that you want to operate The indicator lights up momentarily when pushed to show which device the remote control is operating Press repeatedly to step through the video equip
75. stem Channel Coverage DTV VHF UHF CATV Power Requirements Number of Inputs Outputs Video IN S Video IN Component Video Input Audio IN Audio OUT Subwoofer Out SELECT OUT Digital Audio Optical Output Dolby Digital PCM CONTROL S IN OUT i LINK 200 Supplied Accessories Remote Control AA R6 Batteries Optional Accessories AV Cable Audio Cable i LINK Cable Component Video Cable Rear Speakers Screen Size Other Information 3 picture tubes 3 lenses horizontal in line system 7 inch high brightness monochrome tubes 6 3 raster size with optical coupling and liquid cooling system High performance large diameter hybrid lens F1 05 75 ohm external terminal for VHF UHF NTSC American TV Standard ATSC 2 69 2 13 14 69 1 125 120V AC 60 Hz 4 total 1 on front panel 4 1 on front panel 2 Y Pg Pp 6 total 1 on front panel 1 1 Video 1 Audio RM Y185 2 supplied for remote control VMC 810 820 830 HG RKC 515HG 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 Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative Pg 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Pr 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms 500 mVrms 100 modulation Impedance 47 kilohm More than 408 mVrms at the maximum volume setting Variable More than 408 mVrms Fixed Impedance output 2 kilohms More than 408mVrms at the maximum volume setting Impedance output 2
76. tails see page 66 When lit indicates one of the timers is set For details see page 49 Press to display the projection TV on screen menu Press again to exit from the menus For details see page 51 Press to display the i LINK Control Panel For details on using the i LINK Control Panel see page 48 Press 44 to move the on screen cursor and press SELECT to select Press to select the on screen highlighted item Press repeatedly to step through the video equipment connected to your projection TV s video inputs Press to scan through channels Press to adjust the volume Press to adjust the convergence see page 36 13 Setting Up the Projection TV Side of Front Panel 12 S VIDEO 2 INPUT Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your camcorder or other S VIDEO J y equipped video component Provides better picture quality than the VHF UHF jacks or the Video IN jack VIDEO 2 INPUT Connect to the audio and video OUT jacks on your camcorder or other video VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R component 14 Rear Panel DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL Bim ouT Gales cakle aE REAR SPEAKER OUT MIN 89 pi U LLINK amp 200 L voon fee OEE 0 1 1 3 4 5 2 n i Pa SUB WOOFER VIDEO Pa 10 gt O Mono AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO OUT I 4 Or FIX_ VAR 7 Oe Setting Up the Projection TV
77. the Favorite Channels list A message appears indicating that the Favorite Channels list is full To change the Favorite Channels list select Edit then see Editing the Favorite Channels List on page 42 Or to cancel storing the channel select Cancel If you try to add a digital subchannel to the Favorite Channels list Only the major channel number is saved as a Favorite Channel For example if you are watching channel 51 4 and you press ADD only channel 51 is saved as a Favorite Channel Then when you surf to Favorite Channel 51 the projection TV tunes to channel 51 or the first available digital subchannel it finds channel 51 1 51 2 etc Surfing the Favorite Channels List Ern letter C indicates that the Favorite Channel is a cable channel 1 Using the Projection TV Features Press SURF The Surf Favorites screen appears with the currently selected program in the main left window Main Window Favorite Channels To see a preview of a program on your Favorite Channels move the joystick or through the Surf Favorites list A preview of the highlighted channel when available appears in the preview window Digital channels are displayed as a black box in the preview window If more than eight Favorite Channels are set indicated by scroll arrows move the joystick or to see the additional Favorite Channels To remove the Surf Favorites list and watch the highlighted
78. u preview and select programs from a scrolling index of video pictures Favorite Channels Allows you to preview and select from 16 of your favorite channels Parental Control V Chip technology allows parents to block unsuitable programming for younger viewers Component Video Inputs Offers the best video quality for DVD 480p 480i and digital set top box 1080i 720p 480p 480i connections S VIDEO Inputs Provides a high quality video signal from connected equipment CineMotion Provides optimal picture quality for film based sources media originally shot in 24 frames per second format i LINK Provides a secure digital interface to other digital home entertainment devices including digital cable set top boxes i LINK allows for the secure transfer of copyright protected high definition content between these devices and your digital television Dolby Digital This TV has a Dolby Digital decoder By adding rear speakers and a powered subwoofer you can enjoy 5 1 channel surround sound from Dolby Digital encoded DTV programs Optical Digital Audio Out If you have an audio receiver with an optical digital audio input you can use it to decode and amplify the optical digital audio output Package Contents Introducing the Projection TV Along with your new projection TV the package contains a remote control and two AA batteries No additional cables are included These items are all you need to set up and operate the p
79. un ction oo cece 47 COV EL VICW Ia 9 Using the i LINK Control Panel 48 Carrying Your Projection TV 10 Using the TIME cesiartcivnctbessitertroeenstccues 49 Installing the Projection TV lt lt 10 Mounting the Rear Speakers Using the Projection TV Menus not supplied cece cee 11 LA NI wa AE onsena soaa dere deneess 51 Projection TV Controls and Connectors 13 Using the Video Menu lt ww wmsemesmmi 52 Basic ConnectionS w swwawsmwanwa 17 Using the Audio Menu 54 Connecting a VCR and Cable 19 Using the Screen Mode Menu 000 56 Connecting a VCR and Cable Box 20 Using the Channel Setup Menu 58 Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing 22 Using the Parental Control Menu 60 Connecting a Satellite Receiver 23 Using the Setup Menu 64 Connecting a Satellite Receiver With a VCR watimkia 24 Other Information Connecting an Audio Receiver KA 25 OVERVIEW a 67 Connecting a DVD Player with Programming the Remote Control 68 Component Video Connectors waya 26 Operating Other Components with Your Connecting A DVN Player WINGA Projection TV Remote Control 71 CONDE CIONS KA Wa a Aboni LINE sectedincs raise 73 Connecting a Camcorder Wa 28 Troubleshooting 74 Connecting a Device with an Specification ssiri isusu 77 Optical IN Connector 29 Mdk n 79 Connecting i LINK Compatible Devi
80. used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector All products with an i LINK connector may not communicate with each other Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the projection TV below the Sony logo on the sticker and also on the TV box white label 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 Important Safeguards For your protection please read these instructions completely and keep this manual for future reference Carefully observe and comply with all warnings cautions and instructions placed on the set or described in the operating instructions or service manual WARNING To guard against injury the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation use and servicing of the set Use Power Sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the serial model plate If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company For those sets designed to operate from battery power refer to the operating instructions Grounding or Polarization This set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third pin for grounding Fo
81. ust the convergence automatically It is recommended that you perform Flash Focus about 30 minutes after the projection TV is first turned on 1 Tune toa TV or cable TV program 2 Press FLASH FOCUS on the front panel of the projection TV see page 13 The cross pattern appears and Flash Focus begins to work The adjustment is completed when the TV picture returns To Obtain Optimum The optimum convergence alignment varies with digital TV formats Convergence for Whenever you find that the picture blurs press FLASH FOCUS Digital TV Programs You cannot perform any other functions until Flash Focus has completed its cycle If you perform any other operation while Flash Focus is in progress the Flash Focus operation is canceled 36 Using the Projection TV Features Overview This chapter describes how to use features of your projection TV Topic Page Using the Program Guide 38 Using the Scrolling Channel Index 39 Using Favorite Channels 40 Using Wide Screen Mode 43 Using Twin View 44 Using the Freeze Function 47 Using the i LINK Control Panel 48 Using the Timer 49 37 Using the Projection TV Features Using the Program Guide The Guide is not available while using any of the multipicture functions such as Twin View Freeze Scrolling Channel Index or Favorites As an alternative to using the Guide you can select subchannels directly using the 0 9 buttons and the button on the remote control
82. utions see Important Safeguards Installing m Q Q Q To prevent internal heat buildup do not block the ventilation openings Do not install the projection TV in a hot or humid place or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration Avoid operating the projection TV at temperature below 5 C 41 F If the projection 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 In this case please wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate before turning on the projection TV To obtain the best picture do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight It is recommended to use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling or to cover the windows that face the screen with opaque drapery It is desirable to install the projection TV in a room where the floor and walls are not of a reflective material As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony has determined that this product or product models meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark Trademark Information Manufactured under license from Dolby 0 g DOLBY Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are DIGITAL trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation XBR is a registered trademark and CineMotion is a trademark of Sony i LINK is a trademark of Sony
83. ved by many corporations IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical Electronic Engineers This device functions as a repeater or node so that the i LINK specific digital signals provided by one device will be relayed to another device that is connected to the first device This will occur even when the second device does not have the means to use the repeater digital signals When i LINK devices are connected to this projection TV the maximum bit rate the speed at which data can be sent or received is 200 Mbps megabits per second To use this projection TV as an i LINK repeater when the unit is powered off be sure that the i LINK Standby option is set to On as described on page 66 73 Other Information Troubleshooting 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 at 1 800 222 SONY 7669 U S residents only or 416 499 SONY 7669 Canadian residents only Problem No picture screen not lit no sound Remote control does not operate Dark poor or no picture screen lit good sound Good picture no sound Cannot receive upper channels UHF when using an antenna No color Only snow and noise appear on the screen Picture is displayed but snow or noise is obvious Only a black screen appears 74 Possible Remedies mj
84. y switches off the Parental Lock To reactivate the Parental Lock settings turn off the projection TV When the projection TV is turned on again your Parental Controls settings are reactivated 63 Using the Projection TV Menus Using the Setup Menu To select the Setup menu Selecting Setup Options 64 1 Press MENU Caption Vision Off 2 Move the joystick or 4 to highlight PI Select Out Monitor Video Input the Setup icon d and press Language English i LINK Setup ioysti i LINK Standby Off 3 Move the joystick or to scroll eae through the features rg Demo Factory Reset 4 Press to select a feature That we feature s options appear 5 Move the joystick or to scroll through the options Press 9 to select the desired option 7 Press EXIT to exit the menu screen The Setup Menu includes the following options Option Caption Vision Description Allows you to select from three caption modes for programs that are broadcast with closed caption CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 TEXT1 TEXT2 TEXT3 TEXT4 Info Banner Off Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program Should be set to CC1 for most programs Displays network station information presented using either half or the whole screen if available For closed captioning set to CC1 Displays the program name and the time remaining in the program if the broadcaster offers this service Displays whe

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