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Sony KDE-50XS955, KDE-37XS955, KDE-42XS955 Flat Panel Television User Manual

1. 97 Selecting Screen 97 Using the Channel Menu eeeees inesse seen enean anth nnn n anna nhan nana anta 99 Selecting Channel Options seen 99 Using the Parental Lock 101 Selecting Parental Lock 101 US Models Selecting Custom Rating Options 102 Viewing Blocked Programs se 102 Canadian Models Selecting Custom Rating Options 103 Viewing Blocked Programs eee 103 Using the Setup Menu cessisse esee seen nna nana n anna nhan nasa 104 Selecting Setup Options esee 104 Programming Caption Vision eeeee 106 Using the Applications 107 Selecting Applications 107 Other Information 10 OVOIVIOW m 109 Glossary euet 110 Contacting SOny riii ertet ert ant rasta 111 Troubleshooting sisssesicsasntstiaseisnsseiensasessadustesensnsnsudecisnessrsdasinaseeisnaaeeess 111 TWIN VOW okie 111
2. 82 Viewing 1 83 Photo Controls sects cis e 83 Photo Menu Bar 84 Using Zoom and Pan 85 USING Rotate 85 Playing Movies 86 Movie Controls essen enne nnne 86 Movie Menu Bar Options 87 Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options censere 88 Slide Show Menu 88 Contents Menu Options essen 89 Memory Stick Menu essen enne 89 Notes on Using Memory Stick Media eere 90 About DCF File Names eseeeeeeneeeneneneenen 90 Memory Stick Precautions 90 D 91 Navigating Through 91 Using the Video 92 Selecting Video Options sseeneneenee 92 Using the Audio Menu 95 Selecting Audio Options esee 95 Using the Screen
3. Vehicle and ceiling Do not install this unit in a vehicle or hung from the ceiling Bumping of the vehicle may cause the unit to fall down and cause injury Ship and vessel Do not install this unit in a ship or vessel If the unit is exposed to seawater it may cause fire or damage the unit AC power cord Unplug the AC power cord when moving the unit Do not move the unit with the AC power cord plugged in It may damage the AC power cord and result in fire or electric shock Preventing from toppling over Take measures to prevent the unit from toppling over and causing injury To prevent the unit from toppling over secure the unit to the wall or pillar Installing on a level surface If you install the unit on an inclined surface the unit may ms fall or drop and cause injury or damage Placing on a stable surface If you place the unit on an unstable surface the unit may P 3 fall and cause injury or damage fi Fall Do not hang anything on the unit The unit may fall from the stand or wall mount unit causing damage or serious injury Power Cord Protection Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord and do not place the unit where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse KUA var Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna is installed follow the precautions below An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vic
4. z LINE OUT Satellite cable ANN cable 75 ohm CATV coaxial cable cable 36 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the satellite receiver Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the satellite receiver input VIDEO 1 in the illustration Set up the remote control to operate the satellite If you have a non Sony satellite receiver you must program the receiver remote control See Programming the Remote Control on page 58 Activate the remote control to operate the Press SAT CABLE FUNCTION satellite receiver Control satellite receiver functions with the See Operating a Satellite Receiver on page 60 remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment See the instructions for setting up Video Labels page 105 connected to the TV Do not leave the Electronic Program Guide and display indication turned on 37 Satellite Receiver and VCR 38 To connect a satellite receiver and VCR 1 2 Connect the CATV cable to the single input jack of the splitter Use the 75 ohm coaxial cable to connect one of the splitter s two output jacks to the TV s CABLE jack Use the 75 ohm coaxial cable to connect the splitter s other output jack to the satellite receiver s VHF UHF input jack Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver s satellite input jack Use the 75 ohm coaxial cable to connect the satellite receiver
5. Memory Stick Menu bar N y Slide Show E Contents 2 1 Memory Stick About the Icons on the Thumbnail Images Indicates the thumbnail is a movie MPEG1 file instead of a photo JPEG file Ca Indicates the thumbnail is locked Locked files cannot be changed or deleted For details see Photo Menu Bar Options on page 84 ey Indicates that the photo is marked to be printed T Indicates that the photo has an associated voice memo z 3 lt wn r x 81 gt dp P Using the Memory Stick Index 82 The following describes how to use the Memory Stick Index To Do This Do This Press Move the highlight to a photo voice memo or movie thumbnail Display the highlighted photo voice memo or movie file full screen Display the next page of thumbnails Display the previous or next page of thumbnails Use Memory Stick Menu bar to access additional options Move the highlight from the Memory Stick Menu bar back to the thumbnails Exit Memory Stick Viewer Press For details see Viewing Photos on page 83 and Playing Movies on page 86 O NB 3 Press to select V Press to display the next page of thumbnails Press to select V Press to select 5 To go to the previous page press To go to the next page press Press to select V Press or gt to select Slide Show Content
6. lt Removing a Memory remove a Memory Stick Stick 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator is off When the light is on this indicates that the TV is reading data from the Memory Stick Removing the Memory Stick while a file is being accessed when the Memory Stick LED on the TV s side panel is lit may damage the Memory Stick or its contents 2 Push the Memory Stick gently into the slot and then release it The Memory Stick media is ejected gt Do not pull out the Memory Stick without first pushing it in otherwise the TV s locking mechanism may become damaged 3 Pull the Memory Stick completely out of the slot To protect small children from injury from Memory Stick Media remove all Memory Stick media from the TV s Memory Stick slot and store it in a safe location when it is not in use STD DUO a gt gt 80 Using the Memory Stick Index Turn on the TV and insert a Memory Stick that contains the photo or movie files you want to view For details see page 78 gt If the Memory Stick Index does not appear press F1 button on the remote control The Memory Stick Index appears which displays thumbnail images of the files stored on the Memory Stick Information about the highlighted photo or movie Summer 2004 0560001 Jul30 2004 12 59PM 640 480 Highlighted thumbnail Thumbnails of photos and movies
7. When connecting optional components do not connect the AC power cords to wall outlets until you have completed making all connections Do not use damaged cables such as cables whose connectors are deformed 20 Preventing the from Toppling Over WARNING Be sure to take measures to prevent stand from toppling over If you fail to do so the TV may topple over and cause injury Anchor the TV to a wall pillar etc to prevent it from toppling over Prepare a commercially available strong rope or chain and wall anchor bracket beforehand After connections with antennas and other equipment are completed be sure to attach a sturdy strong rope or chain securely to each clamp screw and attach it to a wall or pillar Rear of TV 21 Bundling the You can bundle the connecting cables using the supplied cord clamp with a Connecting Cables cable band at the rear of the TV 1 Bundle the connecting cables Rear of TV p Cable band N Attach the supplied cord clamp for the AC power cord 3 Remove the cable cover One side of the cable cover is secured by screws A Store the connecting cables 5 Secure the cord clamp and replace the cable cover 22 Basic Connections Connecting a Cable or Antenna The way in which you will connect your TV varies depending on how your home receives a signal cable cable box antenna and whether or not you plan to co
8. 1 Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include Ll Integrated HDTV You can watch digital television programs and enjoy the improved audio video quality offered by these programs CableCARD slot Provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted cable channels without the need for a set top box that will enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television The CableCARD which is provided by your cable TV company is inserted into the TV s rear panel CableCARD slot After the service is activated with your cable TV company the card replaces the need for a separate set top box Check with your cable TV company about CableCARD service details limitations pricing and availability For more information about CableCARD in this manual see pages 18 and 51 1 WEGA Engine Delivers superb picture quality from any video source by minimizing the signal deterioration caused by digital to analog conversion and stabilizing the signal processing The WEGA engine features unique Sony technology including e The first step in the digital processing system Composite Component Processor2 CCP2 which enhances input signal to noise ratio by chroma decoder digital processing DRC Digital Reality Creation MultiFunction 2 circuitry Enables the digital mapping of any NTSC source DVD VHS DBS Cable etc to create a picture that is pr
9. Manufacturer s Codes Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Broksonic 319 317 Scott 312 313 321 DVD Players Canon 309 308 335 323 324 Manufacturer Code Citizen 332 325 326 Sony 751 Craig 302 332 Sharp 327 328 General Curtis Mathes 304 338 309 Signature 2000 338 327 Mirachi 138 Daewoo 341 312 309 O Ward 756 DEX 314 336 337 SV2000 338 Magnavox 757 Denia 304 Sylvania 308 309 338 310 Mitsubishi 761 Emerson 319 320 316 Symphonic 338 Panasonic 753 317 318 341 Tashiro 332 Philips 751 Fisher 330 335 Tatung 314 336 337 Pioneer 752 Funai 338 Teac 314 336 338 337 RCA PROSCAN 755 General Electric 329 304 309 Technics 309 308 Samsung 758 Go Video 322 339 340 Toshiba 312 311 Toshiba 754 Goldstar 332 Wards 327 328 335 Zenith 760 Hitachi 306 304 305 338 331 332 ee Instant Replay 309 308 Yarala 314 330 336 337 angers 1 Penney 309 305 304 Zenith 331 D Manufacturer Code 330 314 336 337 Cable Boxes 3 Sony 765 314 336 337 Manufacturer Code gt Panasonic 766 EUM 3 Kenwood 314 336 332 337 Sony 230 9 DVD VCR Combo Units LG 335 Hamlin Regal 222 223 224 5 Manufacturer Code 225 226 Son 767 39209036980 Jerrold G I 201 202 203 e Pise 204 205 206 Zenith 768 Magnavox 308 309 310 207 208 218 Toshiba T Marantz 314 336 337 22 Marta Oak 227 228 229 Memorez 302 335 Panasonic 219 220 221 116 Minolta 305 304 P
10. Highlight Play and then press Highlight Pause and then press Highlight the Previous Next button Then press to go to the previous file or gt to go to the next file With the highlight in the Movie Menu bar press Press 4 See Movie Menu Bar Options on page 87 Press the F1 button on the remote control Bar Options MPEG files that are protected are indicated by the Lock icon To access the Movie Menu bar 1 Highlight Index in the Movie Menu bar 2 Press or to select Index Slide Show or File 3 Select the desired option Option Description Index Displays the Memory Stick Index with the highlight on the thumbnail of the currently displayed movie Slide Displays the Slide Show Menu For details see Slide Show Menu Show Options on page 88 File Protect Allows you to the protect the MPEGI file from any changes When an 1 file is protected it cannot be deleted Select On or Off Delete Deletes the MPEGI file from the Memory Stick You cannot delete an MPEGI file that has been protected or if the Memory Stick is locked 87 z D 3 lt gt dp gt e Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options Slide Show Menu The Slide Show Menu includes the following options pns Start Starts the Slide Show The Slide Show Menu is Music Allows you to select background audio to pla
11. Press to select the CABLE input see page 57 Use uto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable TV channels that are not presently in TV memory see page 99 Certain cable TV companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable channels Check with your cable TV company for more information Check with your cable TV company if the channels are scrambled or encrypted You will need a CableCARD or a separate set top box to view those channels Some optional digital cable broadcast formats may not be supported If your cable TV company is broadcasting digital signals in unsupported broadcast formats you will need a separate set top box provided by your cable TV company to view those channels The digital cable channel may be set to Hide in the Channel Menu see page 99 Use the Digital Channels feature to search for new digital channels see page 99 113 o i Memory Stick Problem Image does not display Cannot see all files O O O O O JPEG image displays L1 undesirable motion or flicker in full screen Rotation not saved after L1 Memory Stick is ejected or Memory Stick Viewer is closed Cannot show or hide file L1 information in full screen or Slide Show Cannot set print quantity Cannot see Menu Cannot hear audio while using Memory Stick 000 O Not all MP3 files on Memory 1 Stick are included when the Music Complete List option
12. AN protected See Protect To rotate counterclockwise highlight Counterclockwise and press on page 87 CO The photo is rotated 90 degrees each time you press C z 3 lt m x 85 gt dp gt Playing Movies Information about selected movie Selected movie Enlarge button Play pause button Previous next buttons Movie Menu bar Movie Controls The quality of the movie when enlarged depends on the resolution of the MPEG file See your camera s instruction manual for details 86 When you select a movie from the Memory Stick Index described on page 81 it displays as shown below with the following controls Summer 2004 MOV00012 30 2004 12 59PM 640 480 12 of 25 Enlarge gt 4 gt Index I Slide Show D File MPEG movies recorded VX Fine mode with Sony digital cameras cannot be played back with the Memory Stick Viewer To Do This Do This Enlarge the movie window Play the movie with the movie controls displayed Pause the movie Display the previous or next file on the Memory Stick Hide the Movie Menu bar displaying only the movie Display the hidden Movie Menu bar Access additional options in the Movie Menu bar Exit Memory Stick Viewer Highlight Enlarge and then press To display the movie controls again press 2 When the movie ends the movie controls are displayed again
13. sssssseseeeeeeeenerennen nennen 24 Cable Box and Cable 25 euentu Eun necs 26 Connecting Optional Equipment essei eene nnn nnn 28 Making Video Connections 28 About Using S VIDEO sesssseeeneenenneeneen 29 Gable eret erneuert cre Xen ig 30 VCR and Cable Box ssssssseeeneeeeeeneneeen nennen 32 Two VCRs for Tape Editing sse 34 Satellite eene 36 Satellite Receiver and VCR sess 38 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 41 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 43 Digital Satellite Receiver with HDMI Connector 44 DVD Player or Digital Satellite Receiver via AV Receiver with CENTER SPEAKER IN 46 Camcorder Audio Receiver SUD WOOTEN d aai Device with an Optical Digital Audio Connector 50 Using the CONTROL S 50 Using CablaCABD isis con cicissivasiensneiccrsasisiacancietvessatsassceteristteseanisctinze 51 Activating CableCARD 51
14. 4 until you are satisfied with the level of detail Then adjust the Clarity by pressing gt until you have a smooth image Description Noise Reduction Direct Mode Game Mode Advanced Video Select to reduce the noise level of connected equipment It is also effective on the signal from the VHF UHF jack Select from High Medium Low and Off On Select for a natural soft picture Off Select to turn off the Direct On Select to optimize the lipsync when playing games Off Select to turn off the Game Select Program to choose among the options described below DRC Mode Creates a high resolution picture with 4x density for high quality sources i e DVD player satellite receiver Mode1 Recommended for moving pictures Mode2 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 DRC Palette Allows you to customize the level of detail Reality and smoothness Clarity for up to three input sources For example you can create one Custom setting to optimize your cable input s picture and create another to optimize your DVD player s picture You can switch among the three Custom settings in the menu 1 Press to highlight Custom 1 Custom 2 or Custom 3 and then press C The DRC palette
15. Possible Remedies Turn on the TV While holding down the button on the remote control press the POWER button on the right side of the TV The TV will turn itself off then back on again Release the RESET button Press the button on the remote control while in the Video Menu see page 92 Press the RESET button on the remote control while in the Audio Menu see page 95 Be sure the Label Video Inputs option is not set to Skip see page 105 If a Menu option appears in gray this indicates that the TV is in a state in which the Menu option is not available In the password screen see page 101 enter the following master password 4357 The master password clears your previous password it cannot be used to temporarily unblock channels The LED see page 16 blinks when the TV is turned on then shuts off when the picture is displayed If the LED blinks continuously this may indicate the TV needs service When lit indicates that the timer is set page 107 When the timer is set this LED will remain lit even when the TV is turned off If you are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a splitter as described on page 32 you must use a special bi directional splitter that is designed to work with your digital cable box Contact your cable TV company for details Only analog channels can be recorded to your VCR 117 Specifications Panel System Display resolution Antenna Television Sys
16. and exit Menus The Parental Lock Menu lets you control the viewing of 101 programs based on their ratings The Setup Menu provides options for setting up your 104 system including selecting closed caption modes labeling video inputs selecting the language and color of the on screen Menus and more The Applications Menu lets you display the Memory Stick 107 Viewer set on off Timers access CableCARD and diagnostics information and more E E E ES A Navigating Through Menus To Do This Press Display the Menu Press MENU Move through the Menus Press Menus include help text Select an option to change Press that appears at the top Select confirm changed setting Press or press of each Menu Exit the Menu Press MENU 91 rx Using the Video Menu Selecting Video Options X To change from one Mode to another use PICTURE button on the remote control V You can alter the Mode options Vivid Standard Pro for each video input including the TV antenna input You can alter the Video menu settings Picture Brightness Color etc for each Mode To prevent image retention do not use the Vivid mode for a long time 92 To select the Video menu 1 Press MENU 2 Press 4 or to highlight the Video icon and press gt 3 Press 4 to highlight an option Press to select an option 4 Press 4 to change settings Press to select
17. cable box See Using CableCARD on all channels page 51 L You do not have VCR If you have VCR see pages 30 and 32 With this connection you can Ll Use the remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV s VHF UHF input jack You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box see Programming the Remote Control on page 58 Ll Use the remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV s CABLE input The TV s tuner provides a better signal than the cable box Coaxial cable gt CATV cable TO 61 Coaxial Splitter cable Cable Box 75 ohm coaxial cable caste 00 VHF UHF Rear of TV About Using This Connection with Dual Picture Twin View etc Features With this connection you can use all the dual picture features for unscrambled channels coming directly into the TV s CABLE input jack Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to usually channel 3 or 4 and then use the cable box to switch channels Set up the remote control to Program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on page 58 operate the cable box Activate the remote control to Press SAT CABLE FUNCTION operate the cable box Prevent the accidental switching When using the cable box you need the TV to
18. media types Memory Stick Media Ll Memory Stick DUO and PRO DUO Media without the Memory Stick adaptor CAUTION If you are using a Memory Stick DUO or Memory Stick PRO DUO with your TV do not use the Memory Stick with its adaptor Remove the adaptor before you insert it into the TV s Memory Stick slot Inserting the Memory Stick into the slot with the adaptor may result in permanent damage to the Memory Stick and the TV Ll Memory Stick Media with Memory Select Function Memory Stick PRO Media About Memory Stick PRO Media Memory Stick PRO media features vary by and are dependent upon the design of host hardware devices Memory Stick PRO in this television has been tested to support up to 1 GB media capacity and does not support high speed transfer MagicGate copyright protection technology or access control security features Sony cannot guarantee or assure the Memory Stick functionality on this television in the following cases Li You are using non Sony brand Memory Stick media L You are using video or audio clips that have been processed a computer You are using files that were obtained from the Internet or from printed film processing center Li The Memory Stick has been formatted on a personal computer Sony recommends that you back up all data stored on Memory Stick media to avoid potential data loss In the above two cases in order to avoid potential data corruption that may occur be sure to ba
19. press TV FUNCTION and adjust the TV s volume The TV s audio might be set to Auto SAP or Mono when it might be better set to Stereo In the Audio Menu see page 95 set the MTS setting to Stereo If already set to Stereo switch to Mono which may reduce background noise during weak stereo broadcasts If the Speaker option is set to and the Audio Out option is set to Fixed in order to output the sound to your audio system use your audio receiver to adjust the sound see page 96 Or to use the TV remote control set the Audio Out option to Variable To turn on the TV speakers set the Speaker option to On see page 96 Check the screen if there is a display message stating the WOOFER is disconnected If the message is shown you may need to contact your dealer or Sony Customer Information Service Center to check the connection 115 o i Video Problem Possible Remedies No picture screen not lit no sound O O O O Dark poor or no picture screen _ lit good sound No color Dark picture Color is not correct Only snow and noise appear on the screen Dotted lines or stripes Double images or ghosts Striped noise during playback recording of a VCR Image left on screen The screen flickers when turning on the TV 0000 000000000 Black box on screen Bars appear at the top and L1 bottom of the screen Certain programs on DVDor 1 other digi
20. system decoder amplifier You can IN 180W 60 MAX use the TV speakers as a center speaker 111 CONTROL S Allows the TV to receive IN and send OUT remote control signals to other Sony IN OUT infrared controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S function 12 SUBWOOFER OUT Connects to the input jack of your woofer VAR 13 AUDIO OUT Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment You can VAR FIX R L use these outputs to listen to your TV s audio through your stereo system Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories 19 Connecting the Power Cord y Complete other connections prior to connecting the power cord 1 Connect the power cord to the AC IN connector of the TV 2 Secure the AC power plug to the display s AC IN jack AC IN Power supply input jack of the display AC plug holder supplied AC power cord supplied Attach the AC plug holder Clip on to the AC IN supplied to the AC jack until you hear power cord supplied clicking y When you unplug the AC power cord drag the holder down by pushing both sides of the holder then pull out the plug 3 Connect the other end of the AC power cord supplied to a wall outlet Tighten the screw slowly until pn the screw is stabilized L1 AC power cord supplied Be sure to use the supplied AC power cords
21. Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Turn on off Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel To Do This Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver Turn on off Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel Display channel number Display SAT Guide Display SAT Menu Move highlight cursor Select item Press SAT CABLE FUNCTION SAT CABLE 0 9 ENT JUMP Press SAT CABLE FUNCTION SAT CABLE POWER 0 9 ENT CH JUMP DISPLAY GUIDE MENU tte Operating VCR To Do This Press Activate the remote control to DVD VCR FUNCTION operate the VCR Turn on off DVD VCR POWER Change channels CH Record gt and simultaneously Play p Stop Fast forward gt gt Rewind the tape lt lt Pause press again to resume normal playback Search the picture forward or during playback backward release to resume normal playback 5 3 Operating a DVD D Player or DVD To Do This Press 9 Changer Activate the remote control to DVD VCR FUNCTION operate the DVD o Turn on off DVD VCR POWER If you have a DVD changer F1 to skip disk Play Stop Pause press again to resume normal playback Step through different gt to step forward 9 to step backward tracks of the disc Step through different chapters CH to step forward or CH to step backward of the disc Select a track
22. For details see Photo Menu Bar Options on page 84 Memory Stick Menu The Memory Stick Menu displays all files marked with the Print Mark feature regardless of the currently selected folder z D 3 lt 89 Notes Using Memory Stick Media About DCF File Most Sony brand digital still and video cameras automatically record still Names photo and movie files using DCF compliant directory and file names If you selected the Digital Camera Folders option as described on page 89 you might want to have your digital camera s instruction manual handy in order to check how files and directories are organized for your specific model of digital camera DCF stands for Design Rules for Camera File Systems which are specifications established by the Japan Electronic Industry Development Association JEIDA Memory Stick When using Memory Stick media follow these precautions Precautions Ll To avoid permanent damage to still image data do not turn off the TV or remove Memory Stick media from the insertion slot while data is being read as indicated by the Memory Stick indicator light being on Avoid touching the terminal of Memory Stick media or bringing it into contact with a metal object Do not drop bend or submit Memory Stick media to external shock Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media Avoid getting liquid on Memory Stick media 000 Apply labels only with
23. Remote Control 112 i J puer 112 ChantelS rn aaea a en 113 Memory Stick T 114 ford M IQ 115 Moro 116 General 117 5 118 Optional 120 121 Introducing the TV Welcome Package Contents Thank you for purchasing the Sony Flat Panel Color TV This manual is to be used with the following models 1 KDE 37XS955 1 KDE 42XS955 1 KDE 50XS955 The package contains the following Flat panel color TV Remote control RM Y 1004 and two size AA batteries AC power cord AC plug holder Cable band 1 Cable band screw 1 AC cord clamp Cleaning cloth Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card Ee ea ay a These items are all you need to set up and operate the 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 Continued 11
24. Removing the CableCARD c ccsssessessssssessessessesseessessessessesneseees 52 Setting Up the Channel List eese sees eren nennen nnn 53 Using A to Seltup eret eite eee N rete errare citada 53 Using the Remote Control Using the Features OVOIVIOW E 55 Inserting Batteries eese eese eese nnne 55 Button Descriptions aratro nin rani Erase Eran ERR DER 56 Programming the Remote 58 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 60 Operating Cable 60 Operating a Satellite Receiver 60 Operating a VCR ssssssseeseeeneeeeennee nene nnne nnne nnne 61 Operating a DVD Player or DVD 61 Operating a 5 1ch DVD AV System Sony DAV 62 Operating a DVD VCR Combo 62 Operating an AV Receiver 62 e Jiu m 63 Watching TV 64 Using the Program Guide 65 Displaying the Program Guide eene 65 Using Additional Pro
25. TV It remains hot even for some time after the TV is turned off Volume adjustment Adjust the volume so as not to trouble your neighbors Sound carries very easily at night time Therefore closing the windows or using headphones is suggested When using headphones adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive levels as hearing damage may result Installation and moving Carry the TV in the specified manner Carrying the TV requires at least two people If you carry the TV in a manner other than that specified and without the specified number of persons it may drop and a serious injury may result Be sure to follow the instructions given below Ll Carry the TV with the specified number of persons Ll Carry the TV holding the upper and bottom frames of the TV as illustrated Do not carry by the clear plastic front panel Ll Hold the TV securely when carrying it Cl As the glass surface of the TV has a special coating be careful to avoid touching the glass surface as far as possible When transporting do not subject the unit to shocks or vibration or excessive force Installation When installing or removing the TV on the wall be sure to use qualified contractors Wall mount installation requires the use of a wall mount bracket If the TV is installed or removed from the wall by a person other than a qualified contractor the unit may fall and cause serious injury if the unit is not installed s
26. Texi3 lexi4 using either half or the whole screen if available For closed captioning set to CC Advanced Allows you to select advanced digital 708 closed caption options Select from the available options Digital CC Allows you to select digital closed captioning to Basic digital EIA 608 or Advanced digital EIA 708 Advanced Allows you to make additional settings for digital EIA 708 Settings closed caption options As Broadcast The closed caption letters are shown as they are broadcasted Small Text The closed caption letters are shown in small letters Large Text The closed caption letters are shown in large letters Custom Allows you to customize the following settings Character Size Small Standard Large Character Style Style 1 7 Character Color Color 1 8 Edge Color Color 1 8 Edge Type None Raised Depressed Outline Left shadow Right shadow Background Color None Color 1 8 Window Color None Color 1 8 106 EJ Using the Applications Menu Selecting Applications Options To go directly to programming Timer 1 or 2 press instead of gt To select the Applications menu 1 Press MENU 2 Press 4 or to highlight the Applications icon and press Q2 3 Press 4 lt to highlight an option Press to select an option 4 Press 4 to change settings Press to select the changed setting 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu The Applications Menu include
27. UHF jack described 19 Video Menu 91 92 Video modes selecting 92 VIDEO AUDIO VAR FIX R L jacks described 19 Vivid mode 92 VOL buttons 17 56 W X Y Warm Color Tempe 92 WIDE button 56 Wide Mode 97 Wide Screen Mode 67 Wide Screen described 13 Wide Zoom mode setting 97 98 Woofer Level 95 7 zoom feature with Twin View 71 Zoom mode setting 97 98 123 http www sony net econ Printed on 100 recycled paper Printed in Japan
28. VCR Operating button 56 DVD VCR SAT CABLE Power buttons 56 Dynamic 95 E ENT button 57 error messages Memory Stick 115 F F1 button 57 F2 button 57 Favorite Channels clearing 72 in Channel menu 99 using 72 73 FAVORITES button 56 Fixed audio setting 96 Full mode setting 97 98 FUNCTION buttons 56 G Game Mode 93 Game Picture 97 GUIDE button 56 H HD DVD IN jack 1080i 720p 480p 4801 described 19 HDMI IN jack described 19 High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI 13 110 hue adjusting 92 Illuminated 105 Image Retention 1 98 Info Banner 104 interlaced 110 J JUMP button 57 Continued 121 L Label channels 100 videos 105 Language setting 105 M Memory Stick DUO 79 features 75 Index 81 indicator 17 inserting 78 panning photos 85 photo options 84 playing movies 86 precautions 90 removing 80 rotating photos 85 slide show options 88 slot 17 troubleshooting 114 viewing photos 83 zooming photos 85 MENU button 57 91 Menu Color 105 Menus Applications 91 107 Audio 91 95 Channel 91 99 Parental Lock 91 101 Screen 91 97 Setup 91 104 Video 91 92 Model 2 93 Mono MTS setting 95 movies viewing thumbnails 81 MTS 95 MTS SAP button 57 MUTING button 56 N Neutral Color Temp 92 Noise Reduction 93 Normal mode setting 97 98 off turning off the TV 17 on turning on the TV 17 Overscan 98 122 P Q parental control described 13 Parenta
29. appears Custom 1 Press to exit Reality 25 Clarity 4 1 2 Presst e to adjust the position of the marker 6 As you move the higher along the Reality axis the picture becomes more detailed As you move the to the right along the Clarity axis the picture becomes smoother 3 To save the setting press To return the Custom options to the default factory settings press RESET Continued 93 Option Description Smoother is not Advanced BN Smoother Select to reduce the block noise caused by digital available when Video video encoding and decoding process It is watching 480p 720p continued especially effective for watching a DVD or digital and 1080i sources or TV pictures Select from High Medium Low and using Memory Stick or Off Twin View Color Select to emphasize the red and blue colors Select Corrector High Low or Off DTE Select to enhance texture of the picture Select from High Medium Low and Off 94 Using the Audio Menu Selecting Audio Options WW Treble and Bass are available when Dynamic or Clear Voice is selected in Sound Mode WV Steady Sound is not available when Effect is set to TruSurround or Simulated To select the Audio menu 1 Press MENU 2 Press 4 or to highlight the Audio icon and press G 3 Press 4 to highlight an option Press to select an option 4 Press 4 to change settings Press to sele
30. channels 65 Using Additional Program Guide Options 66 Press while in the program guide s channel list to display the following options which allow you to customize the settings of the program on the currently tuned channel Way I E Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley two wayward ducks on a unique mission Time remaining 1 26 Option Description Alternate Each program has a main video stream the video that you see Video when the channel is first tuned and may have alternate video when available streams This option allows you to switch among these alternate video streams Alternate Each program has a main audio stream the audio that you hear Audio when the channel is first tuned and may have alternate audio when available streams This option allows you to switch among these alternate audio streams e g for different languages Using Wide Screen Mode Wide screen mode lets you watch 4 3 normal broadcasts in several wide Q You can also access the screen modes 16 9 aspect ratio screen mode settings in L1 Press WIDE repeatedly to toggle through the following screen mode the Screen menu For settings details see page 97 Changing the Wide Screen Mode for 4 3 Source Standard definition source original source P Description Wide Zoom enlarges the center portion of the picture The left and right edges of the picture are stretched to
31. cover of this manual Problem Possible Remedies I cannot get Twin View to work There is no Twin View window or it is just static Twin View cannot display L1 anything but TV channels Twin View displays the same program in both windows If you are using a cable box to unscramble all channels as shown on page 26 you cannot use the Twin View feature This is because the cable box can unscramble only one channel at a time But if you need the cable box to unscramble only some usually premium channels you can use Twin View for unscrambled channels if you connect both a cable and cable box as shown on page 25 You can use Twin View to view a signal from a different source that is connected to the TV s A V jacks such as a VCR or DVD player in the second window by pressing the TV VIDEO button while in Twin View Digital sources as well as any sources connected to the VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 VIDEO 6 inputs display in the left window but not in the right windows Be sure the Twin View window is set to a video input or channel that has a signal airing You might be tuned to a video input with nothing connected to it Try cycling through the video inputs by pressing the TV VIDEO button Try cycling through the video inputs by pressing the TV VIDEO button Check that the Label Video Inputs option is not set to Skip See the Setup Menu on page 105 Both Twin View windows might be set to the same channel Try cha
32. directly 0 9 ENT Display the menu setup MENU Display the top menu TOP MENU Operate the DVD menu 44 e 61 5 o Operating 5 1ch DVD AV System Sony DAV Operating a DVD VCR Combo Unit Operating an AV Receiver 62 To Do This Activate the remote control to operate the DVD Turn on off Select other equipment connected to the DAV Skip a disk Display the DVD menu Display the menu setup Move highlight cursor Select item Change Volume To Do This Activate the remote control to operate the DVD VCR Turn on off Press DVD VCR FUNCTION DVD VCR POWER 1 2 MENU tte VOL MUTING Press DVD VCR FUNCTION VCR DVD POWER If you have a DVD VCR combo component Select the DVD Select the VCR Display the DVD menu Play Stop Pause Search the picture forward or backward Move highlight cursor and select DVD Record VCR Change channels VCR Adjust tracking VCR F1 F2 MENU a P or lt lt during playback tte gt and simultaneously CH or 0 9 ENT using tuner CH during tape playback To Do This Press Turn on off Change the volume DVD VCR POWER VOL 4 MUTING Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV Topic Page Watching TV Using the Program Guide Using Wide Scre
33. fill the 16 9 screen WIDE Wide Zoom V Normal displays the 4 3 picture in its original size Side bars are shown to fill the 16 9 screen WIDE Full stretches the 4 3 picture horizontally to fill the 16 9 screen WIDE Zoom enlarges the 4 3 picture proportionately to fill the 16 9 screen Zoom is useful for watching Letterbox movies WIDE a y When you change channels or inputs the Wide Mode settings revert to the 4 3 Default setting in the Screen Menu To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed set 4 3 Default to Off For details see page 98 Continued 67 Changing the Wide Screen Mode for 16 9 Source High definition source original source Upconverted 4 3 Example Description WDE Wide Zoom enlarges the center portion of the picture The left and right edges w of the picture are stretched to fill the 16 9 screen Wide Zoom Normal This mode is not available Full displays the picture at its original size 5 When the TV receives a 720p 1080i signal Normal cannot be selected When TV receives a 720p or 10801 signal that is 4 3 aspect ratio picture upconverted to 16 9 with a black bar at each side Full returns the picture to its original size 68 Using Twin View Factors Affecting Twin View L1 Twin View lets you see two pictures from two sources from an antenna VCR DVD etc on t
34. following procedures to program the remote control The equipment must have infrared IR remote capability order to be used with this remote control From the Manufacturer s Codes listed on page 59 select the three digit code number for the manufacturer s code of your equipment If more than one code number is listed try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment Use the code number to complete the following procedure 1 Press the DVD VCR FUNCTION and RESET buttons simultaneously or press SAI CABLE FUNCTION and buttons simultaneously DVD VCR and SAT CABLE buttons flash 2 Press the function button you want to program To program a cable box or a satellite receiver Press SAT CABLE FUNCTION To program video equipment Press DVD VCR FUNCTION Enter the three digit manufacturer s code number using the 0 9 buttons Press 5 To check if the code number works aim the TV s remote control at the equipment and press DVD VCR and or SAT CABLE POWER that corresponds with that equipment If it responds the programming is completed If not try using the other codes listed for that manufacturer gt If you enter a new code number the code number you previously entered at that setting is erased In some rare cases you may not be able to operate your equipment with the Sony remote control In this case use the equipment s own remote control unit
35. is 0 selected page 88 Cannot see MP3 list to play L1 music file does not play back correctly files on the Memory Stick are not listed Music files are playing in wrong order MPEGI movie does not play 1 back correctly 114 Possible Remedies Make sure the image file is a JPEG jpg jpeg file or an MPEGI mpg mpeg file Make sure the Memory Stick is inserted properly see page 78 Check the Filter option setting see page 89 Check the Select Folder setting see page 89 and ensure that files are either in DCF directories if Digital Camera Folders is selected see page 89 or in the currently selected folder if Select a Folder is selected see page 89 The maximum number of files the Memory Stick Viewer can display is 2 000 files total including all JPEG MPEGI and MP3 files If you are using a Memory Stick with the Memory Select function try changing the position of the A B select switch JPEGs captured using a digital video camera may appear to display motion in full screen This is a result of the way digital video cameras record still images and is not a result of a malfunction with the TV The Memory Stick might be locked Unlock the Memory Stick and try rotating the image again The file might not have information EXIF data that is usually generated when a digital camera records a photo In this case it is not possible to save the rotation There might be insufficient sp
36. may result in permanent damage to the Memory Stick and the TV 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot see page 17 and insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot as illustrated below When inserted properly it should slide in with little resistance and click into place STD DUO m Be sure to insert the Memory Stick in the correct direction If the Memory Stick is forced in the wrong way it may become damaged Insert only Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick slot Attempting to insert other objects into the slot may damage the TV To remove the Memory Stick see Removing a Memory Stick on page 80 gt dp gt 78 Inserting the Memory Stick DUO Memory Stick DUO is a new compact version of the standard sized Memory Stick recording medium f CAUTION The Memory Stick slot on your TV has been designed to accommodate standard and compact versions of Memory Stick It is not necessary to use an adaptor for Memory Stick DUO and Memory Stick PRO DUO If you use an adaptor it may damage the adaptor and Memory Stick slot CAUTION Inserting the Memory Stick DUO incorrectly may result in permanent damage to the Memory Stick DUO and the LCD projection TV Insert the Memory Stick DUO as shown below STD DUO m To remove the Memory Stick DUO see Removing a Memory Stick on page 80 79 3
37. or to highlight the Setup icon and press GF 3 Press 4 to highlight an option Press to select an option To move from within one 4 Press to change Menu to the main Menu settings Press to select the changed setting otigons presse 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu Selecting Setup The Setup menu includes the following options Options Option Description Caption Vision Allows you to select from several closed caption modes for programs that are broadcast with closed caption On Caption Vision is turned on Off Caption Vision is turned off Program Allows you to set basic and advanced Caption Vision options See Programming Caption Vision on page 106 Info Banner Set to or Off When on displays the program name time remaining and other information if the broadcaster offers this service Displays when the channel is changed or the DISPLAY button is pressed 104 Description Label Video Allows you to identify A V equipment you connected to the TV Inputs such as a VCR DVD etc For example if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 4 jack you can select the label DVD for the VIDEO 4 input Then when you press TV VIDEO to change inputs the Video Label you assigned to that input appears on screen 1 Press or to highlight the video input VIDEO 1 6 to which you want to assign a label Then press to select the input 2 Press or to highlight one of the disp
38. other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the unit ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified by the manufacturer to determine that the unit is in safe operating condition and to so certify When the unit reaches the end of its useful life improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the unit Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Donotblock any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments acces
39. s VHF UHF and CABLE inputs When FUNCTION is switched on SAT CABLE Press to display the program guide of your satellite program provider Press to select the sound effect modes TruSurround Simulated Off The sound effect modes can be also accessed in the Audio menu For more details see Selecting Audio Options on page 95 When FUNCTION is switched on SAT CABLE Press to switch between the TV and the satellite receiver Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold down either CH Press to jump back and forth between two channels The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that was selected Press repeatedly to cycle through the Multi channel TV Sound MTS options Stereo Auto SAP Second Audio Program and Mono The MTS setting can be also accessed in the Audio menu For more details see Selecting Audio Options on page 95 57 m gt a gt x o Programming the Remote Control MUTING MODE T PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY VIDEO OOO gt ae 58 5 The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment Sony Equipment Programmable Code Number DVD VCR 601 Sony Dream System SAT Cable 801 Sony Satellite Receiver If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the TV s remote control use the
40. 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 Note on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with 515 119 of FCC rules Note to CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code 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
41. stay on the channel the cable box is of TV channels set to usually channel 3 or 4 You can use the TV s Channel Fix feature to lock in a specific channel For details see Using the Channel Menu on page 99 Switch the TV s input between Press to switch back and forth between the TV s VHF UHF scrambled the cable box and cable channels and CABLE unscrambled inputs gt Do not leave the display indication of the cable box turned on 25 Cable Box X Before connecting cable box See Using CableCARD on page 51 26 For best results use this connection if L Your cable company scrambles all channels which requires you to use a cable box Li You do not have a VCR If you have a VCR see pages 30 and 32 With this connection you can Ll Use the remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV s VHF UHF jack You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box see page 58 About Using This Connection with Dual Picture Twin View etc Features With this connection all channels come into the TV through your cable box and only one unscrambled signal is sent to the TV so you cannot use the dual picture features If some of your channels are scrambled but others are not consider using the Cable Box and Cable connection on page 25 instead To connect the cable box 1 Connect the CATV cable to the cable box s input jack 2 Use the 75 ohm coaxi
42. the TV s HDMI IN connector VIDEO 6 The DVI HDTV VIDEO connector does not provide audio so audio cables must be connected to provide sound when an HDMI to DVI HDTV adapter is used 2 Use an Audio cable to connect the Digital Satellite Receiver s AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV s AUDIO IN jacks VIDEO 6 Digital Satellite Receiver adapter or cable not supplied Audio cable not supplied Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the digital satellite Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the digital satellite receiver input VIDEO 6 in receiver the illustration Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 105 identify equipment connected to the TV Do not leave the Electronic Program Guide and display indication turned on Do not connect to a PC to the TV with the DVI cable 45 DVD Player or Digital Satellite Receiver via AV Receiver with CENTER SPEAKER IN Terminals 46 Use this connection if you have a digital audio device that is PCM Dolby Digital compatible such as an AV Receiver with a Dolby Pro Logic system decoder To connect a DVD player or digital satellite receiver via AV receiver with CENTER SPEAKER IN terminals 1 Using a SPEAKER cord connect the TV s CENTER SPEAKER IN terminals to the AV Receiver s CENTER SPEAKER OUT terminals 2 Using a component video cable
43. the changed setting 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu To restore the factory default settings for the Video settings L Press RESET on the remote control when in the Video menu The Video menu includes the following options Option Description Picture Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness Mode Standard Select for standard picture settings Recommended Customized for home entertainment nada Pro Select for professional monitor like appearance TRIER settings Picture Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color or decrease picture contrast and soften the color Brightness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture Color Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity Hue Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture Color Temp Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint White intensity Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint adjustment Warm Select to give the white colors a red tint Direct Mode is not available when watching 480p or 720p Sources DRC Mode and DRC Palette are not available when watching 480p or 720p sources or Twin View Also not available when Direct Mode is set to On Game Mode is set to On or using Memory Stick DRC Palette is not available when Direct is set to On Game Mode is set to On or using Twin View X For best results adjust the Reality by pressing
44. the unit The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Ventilation holes Do not insert anything in the ventilation holes If metal or something flammable enters it may result in fire or electric shock Cleaning Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this unit not it may result in electric shock g Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry soft cloth To remove dust from the screen wipe it gently with a soft cloth Stubborn stains may be removed with cloth slightly dampened with a solution of mild soap and warm water Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine for cleaning If the picture becomes dark after using the TV for a long period of time it may be necessary to clean the inside of the TV Consult qualified service personnel Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards Medical institution Do not place this unit in a place where medical equipment is in use It may cause malfunction of medical instruments Moisture and flammable objects not use power line operated sets near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc It may result in fire or electric shock not let this unit g
45. the vertical position and size of the picture For details see page 98 Game Picture The Game Picture feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom The Screen menu includes the following options Option Description Select to enlarge to fill screen with minimum distortion Select to display 4 3 picture in original size when the original source is 4 3 Standard definition source Select to enlarge the original picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original source is 4 3 Standard definition source When the original source is 16 9 High definition source select this mode to display 16 9 picture in original size Select to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right in the window This function allows for horizontal adjustment of the picture being displayed Continued 97 Description 4 3 Default Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture to fill the 16 9 Select the default screen keeping the original image as much as Screen Mode to possible Qoo Default functions use for 4 3 sources Normal Select to return the 4 3 picture to its original only when the TV receives 480i or 480p Full Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally signals only to fill the 16 9 screen If 4 3 Default is set to Zoom Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizonta
46. to Sony dealers or contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation To Sony Dealers For installation of SONY WALL MOUNT BRACKET or SONY FLOATING STAND be sure to read and follow the instructions supplied with those optional products Trademark Information TruSurround SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Licensed by BBE Sound Inc under USP4638258 4482866 BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound Inc Steady Sound Digital Reality Creation CineMotion Memory Stick and Twin View are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation BN Smoother is trademark of Sony Corporation Manufactured under license from Dolby g DOLBY Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DIGITAL This TV incorporates High Definition Fi Multimedia Interface HDMI technology HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC CableCARD is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories Inc This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming A security card provided by your cable operator is required to view encrypted digital programming Certain advanced an
47. to cycle through the sound modes Dynamic Clear Voice Custom For more details see Selecting Audio Options on page 95 Press to adjust the volume Button Description RESET Cp Twin View 15 POWER 16 TV VIDEO t7 DISPLAY i8 0 9 ENT t9 MENU 20 lt 1 0 TV SAT 65 CH 26 JUMP 7 MTS SAP Press to reset the settings to the factory defaults See pages 92 and 95 Also used to clear Label Channels Press to turn on and off Twin View For details see page 69 Press to turn on and off the TV Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipments connected to the TV s video inputs Press once to display the current channel number and channel label If set the current channel number will display for 10 seconds Press 0 9 to select a channel the channel changes after 2 seconds Press ENT to change channels immediately Press to display the menu Press again to exit from the menu For details see page 91 Press to move the on screen cursor To select an item press Press to select the function of your video equipment which is programmed on the TV s remote control When FUNCTION is switched on TV Press to display the Memory Stick menu For more details see Using the Memory Stick Viewer on page 75 Press to select the function of your video equipment which is programmed on the TV s remote control Press to switch between the sources connected to the TV
48. to the protect the JPEG file from any changes When a JPEG file is protected it cannot be rotated or deleted Select or Off Allows you to indicate the number of prints to make of the specific photo when the Memory Stick is inserted into a compatible photo printer not supplied Deletes the JPEG file from the Memory Stick You cannot delete a JPEG file that has been protected or if the Memory Stick is locked Using Zoom To Zoom and Pan a photo and Pan 1 In the Photo Menu bar highlight View 2 Highlight Zoom Pan and press CO 3 Specify the zoom center point by using gt then press to set the center The Zoom and Pan controls are displayed Summer2004 DSC00012 Jul 30 2004 12 59PM 640 480 12 of 25 To Do This Do This Zoom in increase magnification Highlight Zoom and press to zoom in or to zoom out or out decrease magnification For help on using Z00m press CE Pan move the photo left You can use Pan only when the photo is magnified using Zoom right up down Highlight Pan and press Then press lt 4 to pan around the photo To stop using Pan press Exit the Zoom Pan controls Highlight Exit and press Exit Memory Stick Viewer Press the 1 button on the remote control Using Rotate To Rotate a photo 1 In the Photo Menu bar highlight View 2 Highlight Rotate WV You cannot rotate 3 To rotate clockwise highlight Clockwise and press photo that has been
49. 51 Setting Up the Channel List 53 15 TV Controls and Connectors Front panel PICTURE OFF TIMER STANDBY 4 5 6 Description 1 16 Speakers Outputs audio signal Left Right PICTURE OFF When lit indicates that the Picture Off feature is activated LED For details see page 56 TIMER LED When lit indicates one of the timers is set When the timer 15 set this LED will remain lit even if the TV set is turned off For details see page 107 STANDBY LED When in standby mode the LED lights up in red POWER LED Lights up in green when the TV set is turned on The LED does not light up when the main power is turned off If the LED blinks in red continuously this may indicate the display unit needs servicing see Contacting Sony on page 111 IR Infrared Receives IR signals from the remote control Receiver Side panel STD DUO Right side 7 mz 2 gt TV VIDEO s Ben ca d Description emory Stic en lit indicates that the Memory Stick is being read 1 y Stick When lit indi hat the Memory Stick is being read indicator Do not remove the Memory Stick when the indicator is lit emory Stic emory Stick insertion slot For details see Inserting an 2 Memory Stick Memory Stick insertion slot For details see Inserting and slot Remov
50. ANOS SG6SX0S 3Q SS6SXct 30 SS6SXZ4 3Q09 AL 19109 jeued Pld S O NY 2 148 836 12 1 WEGA Flat Panel Color TV Operating Instructions KDE 37XS955 KDE 42XS955 S masrer KDE 50XS955 MemoryStick WEGA ENGINE Digital Amplifier 2004 Sony Corporation Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of TV Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No Contacting Sony 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 US residents only or 1 877 899 SONY 7669 Canadian residents only WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose the TV to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR N CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIR 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
51. Alternate Video 66 ANT button 57 Applications menu 91 107 Audio Menu 91 95 Audio Out 96 AUDIO OUT jack described 19 audio receiver connecting 49 Auto Program channel setup 53 Auto SAP MTS setting 95 B balance adjusting 95 bass adjusting 95 bilingual audio 95 blocking programs See ratings BN Smoother 94 brightness adjusting 92 cable described 19 with VCR connecting 30 cable box Twin View issues 69 using with remote control 60 with VCR connecting 32 CableCARD inserting card 51 slot described 18 troubleshooting 112 using 51 Caption Vision 104 See cable Center Speaker In 96 CENTER SPEAKER IN jack described 19 changing picture size in Twin View 71 CHANNEL buttons 17 57 Channel Menu 91 99 channels creating labels 100 setting up 53 troubleshooting 113 CineMotion 12 93 Clear Voice 95 clearing Favorite Channels 72 Clock Timers 107 closed caption modes 91 104 Color Corrector 94 color adjusting 92 CONTROL 50 CONTROL IN OUT jack described 19 Cool Color Temp 92 Custom 95 D Diagnostics 108 Digital CC 106 Digital Channels 99 Digital Reality Creation 12 Direct Mode 93 DISPLAY button 57 Display unit connecting 20 controls 16 DRC Function 93 DRC Mode 93 DRC Palette 93 DRC See Digital Reality Creation DTE 94 DVD 5 1Channel using with remote control 62 DVD player using with remote control 61 with A V connectors connecting 43 DVD
52. Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustments Speaker This option can be set when the Center Speaker In option is set to ON Select Reverse if the sound from the TV s speaker as the center speaker sounds unnatural The default setting is Normal This option can be set only when the Speaker option is set to Off Variable Fixed On Off The TV s speakers are turned off but the audio output from your audio system can still be controlled by the TV s remote control The TV s speakers are turned off and the audio output of the TV is fixed Use your audio receiver s remote control to adjust the volume and other audio settings through your audio system Select to turn on the TV speakers Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV s sound only through your external audio receiver and speakers Using the Screen Menu To select the Screen menu 1 Press MENU 2 Press 4 or to move to the Screen icon and press 3 Press 4 or to move to an option Press to select an option 4 Press 4 to change settings Press to select the changed setting 5 Press MENU to exit the menu Selecting Screen Options To change from one Wide Mode option to another use WIDE on the remote control Wide Mode Select a Wide Mode to use for 4 3 sources Wide Zoom is recommended for 4 3 picture to prevent image retention For Wide Zoom and Zoom modes you can adjust
53. Favorites feature in the Favorite Channels guide Using the Channel Menu 1 Press MENU to display the Menu 2 Press 4 or to highlight the Channel icon and press 3 Press to select Favorite Channels 4 For details on using Use the 0 9 and ENT buttons to enter the channel number that you want the Channel Menu to assign to the Favorite Channel number see page 99 Digital channels do not display in the preview window Press to select that channel as a Favorite Channel To enter digital channel numbers in step 4 use the 0 9 press 0 9 again and ENT buttons 5 To add more channels to your favorites list repeat step 4 To clear a Favorite Channel press or to highlight the channel you want to clear Press and then press RESET Press MENU to exit the Menu 72 Using the Favorite Channels Guide 1 Press FAVORITES The Favorite Channels list appears i Favorite Channels Add to Favorites 1 814 PBS 2158 NBC Favorite Channels 4 45 12 TNT 5 98 CNN 6 1123 ESPN 7 120 NICK Press 4 or to highlight the channel you want to watch add the current channel to the list of Favorite Channels highlight Add to Favorites and press Press to select the channel you want to watch To change your Favorite Channels list highlight Edit Favorites and press CF soinjeo4 73 Using the Memory Stick Viewer About Memory Stick Features Memory Stick sold se
54. R s RF input jack 5 Use an A V cable to connect the cable box s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks Use the 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect VCR s RF output jack to the TV s VHF UHF input jack 7 Use an A V cable to connect the VCR s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks VIDEO 1 or 3 Run the Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List page 53 gt Using S VIDEO jacks See page 29 Rear of TV VHF UHF CABLE 1 1 R AUDIO L MNO VIDEO Coaxial cable 75 ohm coaxial cable 5 A V cable Coaxial cable Cable Box AUDIOR AUDIOL OUTO eee LINE OU N 3 Coaxial cable A N cable Splitter 1 lt cable ft Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch cable unscrambled channels Watch cable box scrambled channels Watch the VCR Set up the remote control to operate the cable box or VCR Activate the remote control to operate the cable box or VCR Control specific cable box and VCR functions with the remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input CABLE in the illustration Turn on the VCR and tune it to the channel the
55. R is connected VIDEO 1 in the illustration If you have a non Sony VCR or satellite receiver you must program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on page 58 For the satellite receiver press SAT CABLE FUNCTION For the VCR press DVD VCR FUNCTION See Operating a Satellite Receiver on page 60 and Operating a VCR on page 61 See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 105 Do not leave the Electronic Program Guide and display indication turned on DVD Player with For best results use this connection if your DVD player has component Component video Y Ps Pr jacks Video Connectors To connect a DVD player with component video connectors 1 Use a component video cable to connect the DVD player s Y and PR output jacks to the Y PB and input jacks VIDEO 4 or 5 on the TV The Y PB and jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y CB and or Y B Y and If so connect the cables to their matching color jacks 2 Use audio cable to connect the DVD player s audio output jacks to the TV s VIDEO 4 or 5 audio input jacks Rear of TV 00000 Audio cable 2 U LINE OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT R AUDIO 1 L VIDEO M B PR 000 000 DVD Player Continued 41 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the DVD player Set up the remote control to operate th
56. ace on the Memory Stick to save the rotated file Try deleting one or more files and rotating the image again Set the File Information option to On or see page 88 The Memory Stick might be locked Unlock the Memory Stick and try rotating the image again Press 4 to display the Menu again Check the TV s volume or Speaker page 96 settings To hear JPEG voice memo in full screen view select the Digital Camera Folders option and set the Filter option to Show All Print Marks Check that the Music option is not to set to see page 88 The Memory Stick Viewer can display a maximum of 2 000 files total including all JPEG MPEGI and files Make sure that the file is named with the file extension mp3 files on your Memory Stick only can be played as background music during a Slide Show see page 88 The Memory Stick Viewer supports only MP3 files with a fixed data rate of 128 kbps kilobits per second Only MP3 files that are named with the file extension mp3 are displayed in the list files are played in alphabetical order according to the folder in which they are stored If you want to change the playlist order rename your files alphabetically in the order in which you want them to play Some variations of MPEGI movies may not be compatible with the Memory Stick Viewer MPEG movies recorded in VX Fine mode with Sony digital cameras cannot be played back with the Memory Stick Viewer Pro
57. al cable not supplied to connect the cable box s output jack to the TV s VHF UHF jack 3 Run the Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 53 CATV cable 75 ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV VHF UHF Cable Box Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to usually channel 3 or 4 and then use the cable box to switch channels Set up the remote control to Program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on page 58 operate the cable box Activate the remote control to Press SAT CABLE FUNCTION operate the cable box Prevent the accidental switching When using the cable box you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable box is of TV channels set to usually channel 3 or 4 You can use the TV s Channel Fix feature to lock in a specific channel For details see Using the Channel Menu on page 99 Do not leave the display indication of the cable box turned on 27 Connecting Optional Equipment Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional equipment About Using S VIDEO 29 and Cable 30 VCR and Cable Box 32 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 34 Satellite Receiver 36 Satellite Receiver and VCR 38 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 41 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 43 Digital Satellite Receiver with HDMI Connector 44 DVD Player or Di
58. an also display file Information displayed full screen Select On or Off information using the Repeat On Slide Show continuously loops DISPLAY button on the Off Slide Show plays once through all files and ends remote control 88 Contents Menu The Contents Menu includes the following options ion Options Option Description Select Allows you to select different folders to view in the Memory Folder Stick Viewer Digital Camera Selects all folders within the directories Folders defined by the DCF rules used by Sony digital cameras see page 90 JPEG and MPEGI files in those directories are recognized even if they do not conform to the DCF file naming rules Selecta Folder Allows you to access individual folders on the Memory Stick File Order Allows you to change the order in which the Memory Stick files are displayed The Rotate function Date Order Displays files in chronological order by does not change the modification date file s modification date Date Order Displays files in reverse chronological Reverse order by modification date Alphabetical Displays files in alphabetical order by filename Filter Allows you to selectively display specific file types within the selected folder Show Photos Displays all readable files and Movies Show Photos Displays only photo JPEG files Only Show Movies Displays only movie MPEGI files Only Show All Print Displays all files that are marked for Marks printing
59. annot edit a tape with copy protection do not connect the TV s A V input jack and output jack to your VCRs at the same time to avoid looping the signal Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This View monitor what is being Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 1 in the illustration recorded Set up the remote control to If you have a non Sony VCR you must program the remote control See operate the VCR s Programming the Remote Control on page 58 Activate the remote control to Press DVD VCR FUNCTION operate the VCR s Control VCR functions with the See Operating a on page 61 remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 105 identify equipment connected to the TV 35 Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver s satellite input jack 2 Use an A V cable to connect the satellite receiver s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks VIDEO 1 or 3 3 Connect 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied from your cable or antenna to the TV s CABLE or VHF UHF input jack 4 Run the Auto Setup program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 53 y Using S VIDEO jacks See page 29 Rear of TV VIDEO IN VHF UHF CABLE Satellite Receiver SATELLITE IN 1 our AUDIOL VIDEO Cem DD
60. blem 1 quality is poor when enlarged page 86 Error message is displayed Error icon is displayed Audio Problem Good picture no sound Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box Sound seems weak or insufficient Cannot raise the volume on external audio speakers There is no sound from WOOFER Possible Remedies L1 L1 L1 L1 The quality of the movie when enlarged depends on the resolution of the MPEGI file See your camera s instruction manual for details No Memory Stick There is no Memory Stick in the slot Memory Stick The lock mechanism on the Memory Stick is engaged Locked Memory Stick Error The Memory Stick in the slot might be damaged try a different Memory Stick The Memory Stick may have been formatted using a PC or other device that is not compatible with cameras The file is not a valid MPEGI or JPEG format or itis a progressive JPEG which is not supported Format Error The thumbnail is not DCF compatible e Lo 2 The file is a JPEG or an MPEGI but the thumbnail is unreadable The file is unreadable Possible Remedies L1 L1 L1 L1 LI E Press MUTING so that the word Muting disappears from the screen see page 56 Make sure the Speaker option is set to in the Audio Menu see page 96 Make sure the MTS option is set to Stereo or Mono see page 95 Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box s remote control Then
61. cable box is set to usually channel 3 4 Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 1 in the illustration Use the cable box to change channels Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 1 in the illustration If you have a non Sony VCR you must program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on page 58 For the cable box press SAT CABLE FUNCTION For the VCR press DVD VCR FUNCTION See Operating a Cable on page 60 and Operating on page 61 See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 105 Do not leave the display indication of the cable box and VCR turned on 33 Two VCRs for Tape Connecting two VCRs lets you record from one VCR to the other By Editing 34 Playback VCR connecting them as shown below you can view monitor what is being recorded To connect two VCRs for tape editing 1 Use an A V cable to connect the playback VCR s A V output jacks to the recording VCR s A V input jacks 2 Use an A V cable to connect the recording VCR s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks VIDEO 1 or 3 amp Using S VIDEO jacks See page 29 Rear of TV Recording VCR 000 AUDIO AUDIO L VIDEO Q Q9 LINE IN A N cable A N cable When connecting two VCRs for tape editing you c
62. ck up data prior to use with the TV s Memory Stick Viewer Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to Memory Stick media is lost or damaged For certain non Sony brand Memory Stick media you can view images but you cannot rotate delete or protect unprotect images on the television An error message will occur if you attempt any of these operations This is a result of the unique file directory structure on these particular flash memory media and is not a malfunction of the television File Compatibility The Memory Stick Viewer is compatible with JPEG images taken with Sony digital still cameras and MPEG movies taken with Sony digital cameras and camcorders In order to be viewable in the Memory Stick Viewer the files must have the following file name extensions File Supported File Name Extensions JPEG Jpg jpeg MPEG1 Trademark Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO DUO and Information MagicGate are trademarks of Sony Corporation z D 3 lt Some variations of MPEG1 movies not play back correctly 77 Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick Inserting a Memory Stick CAUTION If you are using a Memory Stick DUO or Memory Stick PRO DUO with your TV do not use the Memory Stick with its adaptor Remove the adaptor before you insert it into the TV s Memory Stick slot Inserting the Memory Stick into the slot with the adaptor
63. connect the DVD player or Digital Satellite Receiver s Y PB and PR jacks to the Y PB and jacks on the TV Use the HD DVD IN 4 connections Using an Audio cable connect the DVD player or Digital Satellite Receiver to the TV s AUDIO IN jacks If your DVD player does have component Y Pr jacks you can connect the DVD player with A V connectors use the connection described on page 43 If your Digital Satellite Receiver has HDMI connector for best picture quality use the connection described on page 44 3 Using an optical digital cable connect the DVD player or Digital Satellite Receiver s OPTICAL OUT jack to the AV Receiver s OPTICAL IN jack Rear of TV 00000 CENTER SPEAKER IN 180W 6 2 IO L Y Ps HD DVD 1080i 720p 8 Audio cable Component 2 video cable SPEAKER cord LINE OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DIGITALOUT P ICAL VIDE DVD Player or AV Receiver Digital Satellite Receiver 8 Optical digital cable When using the TV s speakers as the center speaker Using Center Speaker In in the AUDIO menu select the video input for which you want to use the TV s speakers as the center speaker and set to On 47 For easy connection of a camcorder the TV has front A V input jacks If you prefer you can connect the cam
64. corder to the TV s rear A V input jacks To connect a camcorder Use an A V cable to connect the camcorder s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks VIDEO 2 Using S VIDEO jacks See page 29 Left side of TV A V cable To A V output Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the camcorder Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the camcorder input VIDEO 2 in the illustration Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 105 identify equipment connected to the TV Do not leave a still image of the camcorder or digital camera displayed on the screen 48 Audio Receiver For improved sound quality you may want to play the TV s audio through your stereo system To connect an audio system 1 Use an audio cable to connect the TV s AUDIO OUT jacks to the audio receiver s line input jacks Rear of TV Q 9 R AUDIO L AUDIO OUT VAR FIX T Audio Receiver Audio cable 0000 WP To line input 2 Using the TV s Audio menu set the Speaker option to Off Then set the Audio Out option to Fixed or Variable depending on how you want to control the volume For details see Using the Audio Menu on page 95 3 Turn on the audio receiver and then set the audio receiver s line input to the jack into which you connected the TV Sub Woofer Use a monaural au
65. ct the changed setting 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu To restore the factory default settings for Treble Bass and Balance 1 Press RESET on the remote control when in the Audio menu The Audio menu includes the following options Option Description Sound Mode Dynamic Select to enhance treble and bass Customized Clear Voice Suitable for spoken dialogue picture viewing Custom Flat setting Treble Adjust to decrease or increase higher pitched sounds Bass Adjust to decrease or increase lower pitched sounds Woofer Level Adjust to decrease or increase woofer sound level Balance Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance Steady Sound Auto Select to stabilize the volume Off Select to turn off Steady Sound Effect TruSurround Select for surround sound for stereo programs only Simulated Adds a surround like effect to mono programs Off Select for 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 TV to second mono programs audio programs when a signal is received If no SAP signal is present the TV remains in Stereo mode Mono Select for mono reception Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts Continued 95 96 Option Description Center Speaker Select the video input TV Video 1 6 you want to use the TV s speakers as the center speaker In Phase
66. d definition but also high definition television For more information see page 51 18 Jack Description 4 VIDEO 6 IN HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface provides an uncompressed all digital HDMI IN R AUDIO L audio video interface between this TV and any HDMI equipped audio video component such as a set top box DVD player and A V receiver HDMI supports enhanced or high definition video plus two channel digital audio 5 VIDEO 1 3 IN Connect to the composite A V output jacks on your VCR or other video component A third VIDEO composite A V input jack VIDEO 2 is located on the left side panel of the TV These R AUDIO L MONO video connections provide better picture quality than the VHF UHF connections 6 HD DVD 4 5 IN Connect to your DVD player s or digital set top box s component video Y PB PR and 1080 720p 480p audio L R jacks Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO 9 4801 the VHF UHF 3 or the composite video 5 connections CABLE RF input that connects to your cable signal VHF UHF RF input that connects to your VHF UHF antenna or cable box 9 VIDEO 1 3 IN Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO provides better picture quality than either composite video 5 or VHF UHF 8 connections 10 CENTER SPEAKER Connect the center output terminals of Dolby Pro Logic
67. d interactive digital cable services such as video on demand a cable operator s enhanced program guide and data enhanced television services may require the use of a set top box For more information call your local cable operator Important Safeguards Before using your TV 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 unit 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 unit Use Power Sources This unit 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 unit 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 Follow the instructions below For the unit 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 reve
68. d to use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling or to cover the windows that face the screen with opaque drapery It is desirable to install the TV in a room where the floor and walls are not of a reflective material You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Safety L Operate the TV only on 120 V AC L The plug is designed for safety purposes to fit into the wall outlet only one way you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet unplug the TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before operating it further Ifyou will not be using the TV for several days disconnect the power by pulling the plug itself Never pull on the cord For details concerning safety precautions see Important Safeguards on page 2 Important Notice 1 When used at an altitude of greater than 1 900m or 6 248feet air pressure less than 800hPa this Plasma Display Panel may generate a low buzzing sound as a result of the difference between the interior and exterior air pressure of the panels This is not considered a defect and is not covered under by the Limited Warranty CAUTION Bright stationary images such as TV station logos displayed on your TV can become permanently
69. descreen aspect ratio as opposed to a 4 3 aspect ratio 4 3 aspect ratio 16 9 aspect ratio The PCMCIA shaped card provided by your cable TV company which descrambles the digitally encrypted cable channels You should check with your local cable TV company about CableCARD service Component video is sent through three cables two color shade chrominance signals and one brightness luminance signal Component video achieves greater color accuracy than composite video or S VIDEO by splitting chrominance into two separate portions Composite video is sent through a single cable Composite video combines the color shade chrominance and brightness luminance information into one video signal A new technology for transmitting and receiving broadcast television signals DTV provides clearer resolution and improved sound quality over analog television Provides an uncompressed all digital audio video interface between this TV and any HDMI equipped audio video component such as a set top box DVD player and receiver HDMI supports enhanced high definition video plus two channel digital audio A unit of the Federal Communications Commission Washington DC that establishes television standards in the United States such as NTSC Color the standard used in this TV Radio Frequency That part of the frequency spectrum that is used to transmit TV and radio signals S VIDEO requires a single cable which carries the brig
70. dio cable to connect the TV s SUBWOOFER OUT jack to the sub woofer s input jack Rear of TV SUBWOOFER OUT xm Sub woofer input Monaural audio 0 cable not supplied Sub Woofer 49 Device with an Optical Digital Audio Connector Using the CONTROL S Feature 50 You can use the TV s digital audio output jack OPTICAL OUT to connect a digital audio device that is PCM Dolby Digital compatible such as an audio amplifier Ll Using an optical cable connect the device s OPTICAL IN jack to the TV s OPTICAL OUT jack Optical cable H Audio Amplifier Q s O90 L AUDIO LINE OPTICAL CONTROL allows you to control your system and other Sony equipment with a single remote control In addition the CONTROL feature allows you to always point your remote control at your TV instead of having 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 TV Use CONTROL S OUT to send signals to connected equipment CONTROL S IN OUT Rear of TV Using CableCARD Activating CableCARD Service CableCARD provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted cable channels without the need for a set top box that will enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television The CableCARD which is provided by
71. e DVD player Activate the remote control to operate the DVD player Control DVD functions with the remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV 42 Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input VIDEO 4 in the illustration If you have a non Sony DVD player you must program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on page 58 Press DVD VCR FUNCTION See Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer on page 61 See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 105 You cannot record the signal from any equipment connected into the Y jacks Do not leave a still image such as the DVD menu displayed on the screen DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Use this connection if your DVD player does not have component video Y jacks To connect DVD player with A V connectors 1 Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player s S VIDEO jack to the TV s S VIDEO input jack VIDEO 1 or 3 2 Use audio cable to connect the DVD player s audio output jacks to the TV s VIDEO 1 or3 audio input jacks Rear of TV Audio cable S VIDEO cable LINE OUT AUDIOR AUDIOL VIDEO 5 VIDEO 000 DVD Player Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the DVD player Set up the remote control to operate the DVD player Activate the remote control to operate the DVD player C
72. e VCR s VHF UHF input jack 2 Use the 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the VCR s VHF UHF output jack to the TV s CABLE input jack 3 Use an A V cable to connect the VCR s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks VIDEO 1 or 3 4 Run the Auto Program function as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 53 Using S VIDEO jacks See page 29 Rear of TV VIDEO IN 75 ohm coaxial cable AN cable VCR 3 2 AUDIO AUDIOL VIDEO OUT 1 09 12 CATV cable 30 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the VCR Watch cable channels Set up the remote control to operate the VCR Activate the remote control to operate the VCR Control VCR functions with the remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 1 in the illustration Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input CABLE in the illustration If you have a non Sony VCR you must program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on page 58 Press DVD VCR FUNCTION See Operating a VCR on page 61 See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 105 Do not leave the display indication of the VCR turned on 31 and Cable Box X Before connecting cable box See Using Cabl
73. e next setting Press lt to go back to the previous setting Press MENU to exit the Menu An LED on the front panel will light indicating the timer has been set Select to set the current time day hour minute and AM PM Press to select Current Time Press 4 and to set the current time day hour minute and Press or to confirm each setting and move to the next setting Press to go back to the previous setting Press MENU to exit the Menu Displays diagnostics information about the TV This can be useful in providing information to an authorized technician or repair person This list of selectable CableCARD options will vary depending on your cable service provider Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics Topic Page Glossary 110 Contacting Sony 111 Troubleshooting 111 Specifications 118 Optional Accessories 120 Index 121 109 o p o Glossary analog signal aspect ratio CableCARD component video composite video mi digital television DTV HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface 110 National Television System Committee NTSC RF S VIDEO VHF UHF 480i 480p A signaling method that uses continuous changes in the amplitude or frequency of an electronic transmission to convey information Refers to the ratio between the width and height of the screen This TV has a 16 9 wi
74. eCARD on page 51 32 For best results use this connection if L Your cable company scrambles some channels such as premium channels which requires you to use a cable box but does not scramble all channels About Using This Connection with Dual Picture Twin View etc Features With this connection you can use all the dual picture features With this connection you can Ll Use the remote control to change channels coming through the cable box You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box see Programming the Remote Control on page 58 Ll Use the remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV s CABLE input jack The TV s tuner provides a better signal than the cable box L Record channels coming through the cable box and channels coming directly into the TV To connect a VCR and cable box you need Ll A splitter which is a small inexpensive device that you can purchase at your local electronics store Ll Four coaxial cables 1 Two A V cable or two S VIDEO cable with audio cables To connect the VCR and cable box 1 Connect the CATV cable to the single input jack of the splitter 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the splitter s two output jacks to the TV s CABLE input jack 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter s other output jack to the cable box s input jack 4 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box s output jack to the VC
75. ecise and finer in detail rivaling high definition resolution Incoming HD signals 10801 are also bitmapped utilizing Sony s proprietary algorithm to provide a crisp and clear picture FP Image Format Processor The Digital Texture Enhancer function of this chip provides the optimal contrast by utilizing a wide dynamic range This chip also reduces signal noise by using an improved motion vector algorithm while maintaining image sharpness New Panel Driver LSI This drive provides a more realistic color expression by improving the color space of the original signal and color gradation 1 S Master 1 bit digital amplifier Delivers superb clear dialog and reproduces the original sound quality while minimizing any sound fragmentation or jitter noise Smoother Reduces the block noise caused by digital video encoding and decoding process 1 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 12 Wide Screen Mode Watch conventional 4 3 aspect ratio broadcasts in wide screen 16 9 mode Favorite Channels Allows you to preview and select from 16 of your favorite channels Steady Sound Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output between programs and commercials Memory Stick Viewer Allows you to view on your TV screen digital images JPEG and movies MPEG1 wit
76. ecurely ell Placement for viewing It is recommended to watch the TV at a distance of 3 7 times that of the screen and in moderate brightness Watching the TV for too long or ina dark room will cause eye fatigue Optional accessories Observe the following when installing the TV using a stand or wall mount bracket If the TV is not secured properly it may fall and cause injury Be sure to follow the operating instructions supplied with your stand or wall mount bracket when installing the unit Be sure to attach the brackets supplied with your stand or wall mount bracket Protruding location Do not install the TV in protruding locations If you install the unit in the following locations injury may result O Do not install the unit in a location where the unit protrudes such as pillars L Do not install the unit in a location that may cause facial injury Oils Do not install this unit in restaurants where oily vapors occur Dust absorbing oil may enter into the unit and damage the unit Corrosion Tf you use this unit near the seashore salt may corrode metal parts of the unit and cause internal damage or fire It may also shorten the life of the unit Ventilation The slots and openings in the TV are provided for necessary ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the unit and to protect it from overheating these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered Unless proper ventilat
77. en Mode Using Twin View Using Favorite Channels 64 65 67 69 72 63 Watching V For a complete list of al the functions of the Activate the remote control to Press TV FUNCTION remote control see operate TV 96 Turn on off the TV Press POWER Tune directly to a channel To tune to analog channels press 0 9 and then or wait 3 seconds For digital subchannels press 0 9 Q press 0 9 again and then For example to select subchannel 2 1 press 2 Q 1 and then press ENT y You can also select channels using the program guide See page 65 for details Adjust the volume Press VOL Mute the volume Press MUTING press again or VOL to unmute Alternate back and forth between Press JUMP two channels The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel tuned Display the current channel Press DISPLAY once to display the channel number and other information number current time wide mode and channel label if set Press DISPLAY again to turn Display off Switch the TV s input to the VCR Press 1 V VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through DVD player or other connected the video equipment connected to the TV s equipment video inputs Change video and audio options Press MENU to display the Menu For details customize the TV s setup set see Using the Menus on page 91 parental controls and more Switch the TV s input between Press to alter
78. er line surges Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions o When the power cord plug is damaged Ux or frayed sra O Im If the unit has been exposed to rain or water m If liquid has been spilled into the unit If the unit has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged Oo If the unit 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 unit to normal operation M My o When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance it indicates a need for service Servicing Do not attempt to service the unit yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other A hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service EES Ss 25 personnel ce d Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he she has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts TV SERVICE DEPT Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or
79. et wet Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit If any liquid or solid gt object does fall through do not operate the s En unit It may result in electric shock or damage M Zs to the unit Have it checked immediately by MA qualified personnel To prevent fire keep inflammable objects or naked lights e g candles away from the unit Accessories Do not place the unit on an unstable cart stand table or q shelf The unit may fall causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the unit Use only a cart or stand recommended by Sony for the specific ee model of TV No part of the TV unit should overhang any edge of the TV cart or stand any overhanging edge is a safety hazard An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn Continued 3 Dispose of used batteries To preserve our environment dispose the used batteries according to your local laws or regulations Damage requiring service If the surface of the TV cracks do not touch it until you unplug the AC power cord Otherwise electric shock may result Broken pieces Do not throw anything at the unit The screen glass may break by the impact and cause serious injury Cable wiring Take care not to catch your feet on the cables It may damage the unit Heat Do not touch the surface of the
80. g 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 unit 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 AC power cord If you damage the AC power cord it may result in fire or electric shock o Do not pinch bend or twist the cord excessively The core lines may be bared and cut and cause short circuit resulting in fire or electric shock Im Do not convert or damage the AC power cord or display interface cable m Do not put anything heavy on the AC power cord Do not pull the AC power cord Keep the AC power cord away from heat sources o Be sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting the AC power cord If the AC power cord is damaged stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange it Batteries Do not dispose of batteries in fire Do not short circuit disassemble or overheat the batteries Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the unit 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 unit Do not place any objects on
81. gital Satellite Receiver via AV Receiver with CENTER SPEAKER IN Terminals 46 Camcorder 48 Audio Receiver 49 Sub Woofer 49 Device with an Optical Digital Audio Connector 50 Using the CONTROL S Feature 50 Making Video Your TV includes several types of video inputs When connecting your TV Connections use the inputs that are available on your components that provide the best video performance as described below Best Video Performance Connector type HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Component video S VIDEO 5 voeo Composite video Ga RF Coaxial 28 About Using S VIDEO ew If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack ap shown at left you can use an VIDEO cable for improved picture quality compared to an A V cable Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal you also need to connect audio cables for sound as shown below Ug og Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV VIDEO IN a Audio cable S VIDEO cable 1 2 LINE OUT AUDIOR AUDIOL VIDEO VIDEO 000 Equipment with S VIDEO 29 VCR and Cable For best results use this connection if L Your cable company does not require you to use a cable box About Using This Connection with Dual Picture Twin View etc Features With this connection you can use all the dual picture features To connect the VCR and cable 1 Connect CATV cable to th
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83. h background music that are stored on Memory Stick media Component Video Inputs Offers the best video quality for DVD 480p and 4801 and digital set top box 10801 720p 480p and 4801 connections Parental Control V Chip technology allows parents to block unsuitable programming from younger viewers HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Provides an uncompressed all digital audio video interface between this TV and any HDMI equipped audio video component such as a set top box DVD player and A V receiver HDMI supports enhanced or high definition video plus two channel digital audio 13 Setting Up the Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV Topic Page s TV Controls and Connectors 16 19 Connecting the Power Cord 20 22 Basic Connections Connecting a Cable or Antenna 23 27 Connecting Optional Equipment Making Video Connections 28 About Using S VIDEO 29 VCR and Cable 30 VCR and Cable Box 32 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 34 Satellite Receiver 36 Satellite Receiver and VCR 38 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 41 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 43 Digital Satellite Receiver with HDMI Connector 44 DVD Player or Digital Satellite Receiver via AV Receiver with CENTER SPEAKER IN Terminals 46 Camcorder 48 Audio Receiver 49 Sub Woofer 49 Device with an Optical Digital Audio Connector 50 Using the CONTROL S Feature 50 Using CableCARD
84. he screen at the same time You hear the sound from only one of the sources at a time but you can choose which source s sound is selected You can also change the relative size of each of the pictures Displaying Twin 1 Tune the TV to a working channel Pictures 2 Press B A second picture appears follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley two ducks on a unique mission 50 To cancel Twin View and watch the active picture 1 Press B 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 different source such as a or DVD player in the second window by using the V VIDEO button For details see Connecting Optional Equipment on page 28 Digital sources as well as any sources connected to the VIDEO 4 5 6 inputs display in the left window but not in the right window 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 appears larger Twin View does not display channels that are blocked by parental settings see page 102 69 Activating the You can use the and buttons to activate the left and right pictures while Picture using Twin View To Do This Do This E gt To activate the
85. htness luminance and color chrominance signals of the picture separately S VIDEO provides better resolution than composite video which carries the signals together VHF Very High Frequency is the part of the frequency spectrum from 30 to 300 megahertz UHF Ultra High Frequency is the part of the frequency spectrum from 300 to 3 000 megahertz Provides 480 lines of resolution Displays images using interlaced scanning which first transmits all the odd lines on the TV screen and then the even lines Provides 480 lines of resolution Displays images using progressive scanning which transmits each line from top to bottom 720 10801 Contacting Sony Troubleshooting Twin View Provides 720 lines of resolution Displays images using progressive scanning which transmits each line from top to bottom Provides 1080 lines of resolution Displays images using interlaced scanning which first transmits all the odd lines on the TV screen and then the even lines 1080i is one of the formats used by HDTV High Definition TV 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 US residents only or 416 499 SONY 7669 Canadian residents only Before calling Sony customer support please write down the model and serial numbers of your TV You ll find this information on the front
86. imprinted onto the screen Theses types of imprints are known as Image Retention Please take the following steps to reduce the risk of causing image retention View a variety of program sources or programming material Changing the program material viewed reduces the possibility that a single image will become imprinted on the TV screen When using video games computers and similar products with your TV or viewing a TV station whose logo always stays on the screen keep the Brightness and Picture functions at low settings See page 92 for instructions on adjusting picture quality This TV was designed primarily for viewing TV broadcasts in wide screen mode 16 9 aspect ratio Therefore when viewing conventional 4 3 aspect ratio TV programs select Wide Zoom or Full in the Wide Screen Mode or 4 3 Default in the Screen menu see pages 97 98 IMAGE RETENTION IS NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY Continued 1 CAUTION Use the following SONY appliance s only with the following WALL MOUNT BRACKET Use with other WALL MOUNT BRACKET may cause instability and result in possible injury SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO KDE 37XS955 KDE 42XS955 KDE 50XS955 SONY WALL MOUNT BRACKET MODEL NO SU PW3M SONY FLOATING STAND MODEL NO SU PF3L for KDE 50XS955 SU PF3M for KDE 37 42XS955 To Customers Sufficient expertise is required for installing the specified product Be sure to subcontract the installation
87. in the designated label area Label Area MEMORY STICK To avoid permanent damage to still image data do not use or store Memory Stick media in a location subject to High temperature such as near a heater or inside a hot car High humidity Direct sunlight Corrosive substances Magnetic fields Excessive dust Static electricity or electric noise oo ooo O O Electric surges Ll Store and carry Memory Stick media in its original case to ensure protection of stored data Ll Save a backup of stored data gt i e When using the Memory Stick DUO insert it without using the Memory Stick DUO adaptor For details see page 79 90 Using the Menus Overview The Menu gives you access to the following features Menu Icon Description Page The Video Menu allows you to make adjustments to your 92 picture settings It also allows you to customize the Picture Mode based on the type of program you are viewing select Advanced Video options and more The Audio Menu Offers enhanced audio options suchas 95 listening to second audio programming SAP or customizing the Effect of the sound on your TV The Screen Menu allows you to make Screen Mode 97 adjustments and make changes to the screen s vertical center and size The Channel Menu allows you to set up a Favorite 99 Channels list run the Auto Program function label V Press MENU to enter channels and more
88. ing a Memory Stick on page 78 onnects to the ack on your camcorder or 3 VIDEO 2 IN C he S VIDEO OUT jack on y d S VIDEO other video equipment that has S VIDEO Provides better picture quality than composite video 4 4 VIDEO 2 IN Connects to the composite A V output jacks on your VIDEO camcorder or other video equipment L MONO AUDIO R 5 Main POWER Press to turn on and off the main power of the TV 6 CHANNEL Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold down either CHANNEL 7 VOLUME Press to adjust the volume 8 TV VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV s video inputs 17 For KDE 50XS955 OPTICAL OUT CableCARD v VHF UHF CABLE R AUDIO T J CENTER SPEAKER IN 180W 6 2 MAX CONTROLS oo n SUBWOOFER OUT HD DVD IN VAR FIX VAR 1080i 720p 480p 480i Jack Description 1 AC IN Connects the supplied AC power cord 2 DIGITAL AUDIO Connect to the optical audio input of a digital audio component that is PCM Dolby Digital OPTICAL OUT compatible PCM DOLBY DIGITAL CableCARD slot CableCARD provides cable subscribers with access to secure digitally encrypted cable channels without the need for set top box that will enable you to receive not only standar
89. inity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code NEC in USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Continued 5 Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Antenna discharge unit NEC Section 810 20 Electric service equipment Grounding conductors NEC Section 810 21 4222 Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system NEC Art 250 Part H NEC National Electrical Code Lightning For added protection for this TV 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 pow
90. ion is provided the unit may gather dust and get dirty For proper ventilation Observe the following not install the unit turned backward or sideways C Do not install the unit turned over or upside down 1 Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials Never block the slots and openings by placing the unit on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface LJ Never place the unit in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided L Donot place the unit near or over a radiator or heat register or where it is exposed to direct ec sunlight o Leave some space around the unit Otherwise adequate air circulation may be blocked causing overheating and cause fire or damage the unit When installing the unit on the wall 30 cm 11 7 s inches 10 cm 10 cm 4 inches 4 inches 4 Allow this much Space 10 cm 4 inches When installing the unit using a stand 30 cm 11 7 inches 10 cm 4 inches i Allow this i space 10 4 inches Never install the unit as follows Air circulation is blocked Air circulation is blocked SS Outdoor use Do not install this unit outdoors If the unit is exposed to Mu rain it may result in fire or electric shock If the unit is E E exposed to direct sunlight the unit may heat up and it may damage the unit
91. ioneer 214 215 Panasonic Eu Mitsubishi 323 324 325 326 Scientific Atlanta 209 210 211 HDD DVD Combo Units Tocom 216 217 Multitech 325 338 321 Zenith 212 213 Manufacturer Code enit 314 336 337 S Olympic 309 308 Satellite Receivers Optimus 327 5 1ch DVD AV System 258 Manufacturer Code Sony un C 308 309 306 307 Dish Network 80 Sony DAV 602 603 Pentax 305 304 SIG Philco 308 309 General Electric 802 AV Receivers Philips 395 oUm SM Hitachi 805 Manufacturer Code Pinter 208 804 Sony 764 Quasar 308 309 306 Mitsubishi 809 RCA 304 305 308 Panasonic 803 VCRs PROSCAN Eh RCA PROSCAN 802 808 Manufacturer Code maa 309 Bo mE Toshiba 806 807 E gt ay as 335 324 338 f an Aiwa VCR does not work mont nd Sansui 314 even though you enter the code y UT 33 544 Samsung 322 313 321 for Aiwa enter the code for i Sanyo 330 335 Sony instead Audio Dynamic 314 337 59 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control To operate other connected equipment with your TV first turn to page 59 and program the necessary code For operating video equipment press 1 V VIDEO repeatedly until you see the video input on the screen for your connected equipment Remote control operation tips are provided below Operating a Cable Box Operating a Satellite Receiver 60 To Do This
92. l viewing press any button on the remote control retention X Once image retention occurs it may become less conspicuous over time but it will never completely disappear See page 1 for more information on Image Retention 98 Using the Channel Menu Selecting Channel Options X Channels that you set to be hidden can be accessed only with the 0 9 buttons To select the Channel menu 1 Press MENU 2 Press or to highlight the Channel icon and press G 3 Press 4 to highlight an option Press to select an option 4 Press 4 to change settings Press to select the changed setting 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu The Channel menu includes the following options Option Description Favorite Lets you set up a list of your favorite channels For details see Channels Using Favorite Channels on page 72 Channel Fix Off Turns off Channe Fix Useful when you 2 6 Fix your TV s channel setting to 2 6 have a cable box 2 VHF UHF input or C2 C6 Cable input and or a satellite use the cable box or the satellite receiver to receiver connected change channels Video 1 4 Use this setting if you have connected the equipment to the A V input jacks Auto Program Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels Digital Channels Add Select to add digital channels Show Hide Allows you to show or hide channels that appear when you use Channel
93. l Lock Menu 91 101 Password 101 Phase 96 photos viewing thumbnails 81 PICTURE button 56 picture contrast adjusting 92 Picture in Picture See Twin View PICTURE OFF LED 16 POWER button 17 57 POWER LED 16 Power Saving 105 POWER SAVING button 56 Pro Video mode 92 problems troubleshooting 111 117 R ratings setting 101 103 ratings viewing blocked programs 102 103 remote control Inserting Batteries 55 programming 58 59 troubleshooting 112 RESET button 57 resetting Audio options 95 S S VIDEO jack described 17 19 satellite receiver using with remote control 60 Screen menu 97 Screen Saver 98 setting up channels 53 Setup menu 91 104 sharpness adjusting 92 Show Hide channels 99 Simulated Effect 95 sizing picture in Twin View 71 SOUND MODE button 56 speakers turning on off 96 using external speakers 96 specifications 118 Standard mode 92 STANDBY LED 16 Steady Sound described 13 setting 95 Stereo MTS setting 95 SUBWOOFER OUT jack described 19 surround sound 95 9 TIMER LED 16 117 treble adjusting 95 troubleshooting 111 117 TruSurround Effect 95 turning on off the TV 17 TV VIDEO button 17 57 Twin View troubleshooting 111 using 69 71 V Variable audio setting 96 VCR using with remote control 61 with cable box connecting 32 with cable connecting 30 with satellite receiver connecting 38 Vertical Center adjusting 98 Vertical Size 98 VHF
94. layed labels Then press to select the label You can select from the following labels for each input Video 1 3 Video 1 3 VHS DVD Receiver Satellite The Skip label is useful Cable Box 8mm DTV Game LD Beta for inputs to which no Skip equipment is Video 4 6 Video 4 6 DVD Satellite Cable Box DTV connected HD Game PVR Skip If you select Skip your TV skips this input when you press the TV VIDEO button Language Select to display all on screen Menus in your language of choice Menu Color Enables you to select a specific color for the on screen menus Illuminated Allows you to illuminate the Sony logo on the front panel of the TV Yes Illuminates the Sony logo while the power is turned on No Illuminates the Sony logo when you switch the power to on or off Power Saving Standard Select to view picture without the benefit of Power Saving Reduced Select to view picture with reduced power consumption It also enhances the black level Picture Off Select to turn off the picture 105 Programming If you selected the Program option under Caption Vision see page 104 you Caption Vision can change the following settings Option Description Basic Allows you to select basic analog EIA 608 closed caption options CC1 CC2 Displays a printed version of the dialog or CC3 CC4 sound effects of a program Should be set to for most programs Texti lext2 Displays network station information presented
95. lly anything but Off the and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills Wide Mode s ettin g the 16 9 screen Useful for watching Letterbox changes only for the MOVIES current channel When Off Select to continue using the current Wide you change channels Screen Mode setting when the channel or input or inputs Wide Mode is changed is automatically Overscan Normal Select to return the default Overscan replaced with the 4 3 1 Select to show more information on screen cin 2 Select to keep the edge of the picture out of Mode setting as channels and inputs are Vertical Center Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down in changed set 4 3 the window Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes Default to off Press 4 and press to choose a correction between 10 and 10 Zoom mode and 10 and 10 Wide Zoom mode Vertical Size Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes Press or and press to choose a correction between 10 and 10 All White function Screen Saver Orbit Moves the picture position to reduce image finishes automatically retention This does not prevent image retention after 30 minutes completely if the same picture is displayed for If image retention is still an extended period of time present repeat the All White Displays a white screen to reduce image function again To cancel All White and return to norma
96. nate between sources sources connected to the TV s connected to the TV s VHF UHF and CABLE VHF UHF and CABLE inputs inputs 64 Using the Program Guide Displaying the Program Guide Program title and description program duration time remaining rating information closed caption availability format resolution if digital aspect ratio Selectable channel list The program guide lets you review program information and select both analog and digital channels The Program Guide cannot be displayed when the TV is tuned to one of the video inputs or if the Channel Fix option is set to anything other than Off see page 99 To display the program guide Press GUIDE on the remote control The program guide appears with the currently selected program showing in the background ke Way for Du C2 Channel number Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley two 4 call letters wayward ducks on a unique mission Time remaining 1 26 y Program information in the guide is provided by the broadcasters As a result it may sometimes include only the channel number without a program title or description To Do This Do This Scroll through the channel list Press or Select the currently displayed Press channel and exit the guide Display additional options Press See Using Additional Program Guide Options on page 66 Exit the Guide without changing Press GUIDE
97. nging channels in either window 111 o LJ Remote Control Problem Possible Remedies Remote control does not operate L1 L1 L1 L1 Cannot change channels with the remote control L1 L1 Remote control does not operate non Sony video equipment CableCARD The batteries could be weak Replace the batteries Check the orientation of the batteries Press the TV FUNCTION button You may have inadvertently pressed the SAT GABLE FUNCTION button which changes the remote control to SAT or CABLE mode Make sure the TV s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet Locate the TV at least 3 4 feet away from fluorescent lights If you are using the TV to change channels first press the TV FUNCTION button If you are using another device to change channels be sure you have not inadvertently switched your TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting Use the Fix option to fix the channel based on the hookup you used see page 99 If you are using another device to change channels be sure to press the FUNCTION button for that device For example if you are using your cable box to change channels be sure to press the SAT CABLE FUNCTION button If you replaced the batteries to the remote recently the code numbers for the video equipment may need to be reset There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are attempting t
98. nnect a VCR If You Are Connecting See Page Cable or Antenna 24 cable box or VCR Cable Box and Cable 25 Cable box unscrambles only some channels usually premium channels 1 VCR Cable Box 26 L Cable box unscrambles all channels 1 No VCR If you are connecting a VCR See the connections described on pages 30 32 23 Cable or Antenna For best results use this connection if you are connecting a cable or an antenna and you 1 Do not need a cable box to unscramble channels If you have a cable box see page 26 Ll Do not intend to connect If you have VCR see pages 30 and 32 For antenna connection use the 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied Cable Connect As Shown VHF Only or 75 oh i pa D combined coaxial VHF UHF cable VHF UHF Cable 75 ohm coaxial pD cable CABLE When using an indoor antenna such as rabbit ear or dipole antenna keep the antenna away from the display unit If not noise may appear on the screen Note on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Switch the TV s input between Press to switch back and forth between the TV s VHF UHF and CABLE the cable and antenna inputs 24 Cable Box and Cable For best results use this connection if Li Your cable company scrambles some channels such as premium ainte cannecung channels which requires you to use a cable box but does not scramble
99. ns Menu see page 108 Removing the CableCARD 52 KDE 50XS955 7 CableCARD CAUTION Inserting the CableCARD incorrectly may result in permanent damage to the card and the TV 3 Gently push the card into the slot until it locks into place 4 Turn on the TV After 1 2 minutes the CableCARD setup screen is displayed This screen includes information your cable TV company will request before they can activate your service 5 Follow the displayed instructions Phone your cable TV company A representative will guide you through the activation process After your CableCARD is activated your cable TV company will download the service information including the channel list to the CableCARD After the CableCARD has acquired channels from your cable TV company the TV tunes to the lowest available channel In the event you want to cancel your service contact your cable TV company Once the CableCARD is removed your TV will no longer decrypt digital cable TV programming services that require CableCARD 1 Turn off the TV 2 Push the eject button on the TV s CableCARD slot to release the card Eject button 3 Pull the CableCARD straight out of the slot to remove it To install a different CableCARD follow the instructions in Activating CableCARD Service on page 51 Setting Up the Channel List Using Auto Setup Afte
100. o highlight Pause and then press Display the Memory Stick Highlight Index in the Photo Menu bar and press Index again For details the Memory Stick Index see page 82 Access additional options in Photo Menu Bar Options on page 84 the Photo Menu bar Exit Memory Stick Viewer Press the 1 button on the remote control z 3 lt F E 83 gt gt Photo Menu Bar Options JPEG files that are protected are indicated by the Lock icon WV The Print Quantity feature is also known as DPOF Digital Print Order Format 84 The Photo Menu bar lets you access additional photo viewing options To access the Photo Menu bar 1 Press to select Slide Show View or File 2 Press to select the desired option Option Description Displays the Memory Stick Index with the highlight on the thumbnail of the currently displayed photo For details see Using the Memory Stick Index on page 81 Displays the Slide Show Menu For details see Slide Show Menu Options on page 88 Index Slide Show View File Rotate Zoom Pan Protect Print Quantity Delete Allows you to rotate the photo in 90 degree increments clockwise or counterclockwise For details see Using Rotate on page 85 Allows you to magnify and pan across the photo For details see Using Zoom and Pan on page 85 Allows you
101. o operate There is a possibility that some non Sony equipment cannot be operated by your Sony TV remote You may need to use the equipment s original remote control Problem Possible Remedies Problems using CableCARD or CableCARD services L1 112 Check that the CableCARD is inserted properly see page 51 The CableCARD must be activated by your local cable TV provider before you can receive digital cable TV services See the activation instructions on page 51 Check the Diagnostics and CableCARD menu options see page 108 This can be useful in providing information to an authorized technician or repair person Contact your cable TV provider Channels Problem Possible Remedies Cannot receive upper channels UHF when using an antenna TV is fixed to one channel L1 L1 Cannot receive any channels when using cable TV L1 Cannot receive or select L1 channels Some digital cable channels are not being displayed L1 L1 L1 L1 Press to select the VHF UHF input see page 57 Use uto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory see page 99 Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory see page 99 Check your Channel Fix settings see page 99 Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory see page 99
102. ontrol DVD functions with the remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input VIDEO 1 in the illustration If you have a non Sony DVD player you must program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on page 58 Press DVD VCR FUNCTION See Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer on page 61 See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 105 Do not leave a still image such as the DVD menu displayed on the screen 43 Digital Satellite Receiver with HDMI Connector 44 To connect a Digital Satellite Receiver with HDMI connector 1 Use a HDMI cable to connect the Digital Satellite Receiver s HDMI output connector to the TV s HDMI IN connector VIDEO 6 gt HDMI cables transmit both audio and video signals Separate audio cables are not necessary You can purchase HDMI cables at your local electronics store Rear of TV Digital Satellite Receiver HDMI OUT C 4 HDMI cable To connect a Digital satellite receiver with DVI HDTV connector If the Digital Satellite Receiver does not have an HDMI connector you can connect the TV s HDMI IN connector to the Digital Satellite Receiver s DVI HDTV OUT connector using the HDMI cable not supplied 1 Use a HDMI to DVI HDTV adapter or cable not supplied to connect the Digital Satellite Receiver s DVI HDTV OUT connector to
103. ou have selected a text option in the Setup Menu and no text is available See page 104 to reset Setup selections To turn off this feature set the Caption Vision option to If you were trying to select closed captioning select 1 instead of TEXT 1 4 Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16 9 such as 2 35 1 This is especially common with theatrical releases Your TV will show these programs with bars at the top and bottom of the screen For more details check the documentation that came with your DVD or contact your program provider The compression used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs may cause your TV s screen to display less detail than usual or cause artifacts small blocks or dots pixelations to appear on your screen This is due to your TV s large screen and ability to show very fine detail and is normal for certain digitally recorded programs Adjust the reality clarity in the DRC Palette option see page 93 to optimize the picture while viewing these sources Problem How to reset TV to factory L1 settings How to restore Video settings to factory settings How to restore Audio settings to factory settings Cannot cycle through the other video equipment connected to the TV Cannot operate Menu L1 Lost password L1 TIMER LED on front panel is lit Digital cable box does not work _ Cannot record digital channels to VCR
104. parately is a compact portable and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that makes it perfect for portable applications such as digital photography Memory Stick is specially designed for sharing digital data among Memory Stick compatible products such as digital cameras and digital video cameras Because it is removable Memory Stick can also be used for external data storage The Memory Stick Viewer on your TV allows you to view files that are stored on Memory Stick media You can view Ll Digital photos JPEG files L Movies MPEGI files You can also play slide show background music using MP3 files or m3u playlists stored on your Memory Stick For more information about handling Memory Stick media see Notes on Using Memory Stick Media on page 90 With the Memory Stick Viewer you can L View TV screen digital images JPEG and MPEG1 with background music MP3 in a thumbnail index or Slide Show Ll Set customized Slide Show options including transitions and background audio L Pan zoom and rotate photos 1 Mark photos and set quantities of prints to be output when the Memory Stick is inserted into your photo printer not supplied Ll Lock protect or delete files on the Memory Stick 75 gt 2 e Memory Stick Compatibility Memory Stick Functionality 76 This television is compatible with the following Sony brand Memory Stick
105. picture in the right window To activate the picture in the left window Press Functions Available in the Active Highlighted Window To Do This Do This Tune to a channel To tune to analog channels press 0 9 and then ENT For digital subchannels press 0 9 press 0 9 again and then N pes 5 E LL For example to select subchannel 21 13 press 2 1 Ori 3 and then press Adjust the volume Press VOL Mute the sound Press MUTING press again or VOL to unmute Switch the TV s input between Press ANT sources connected to the TV s VHF UHF and CABLE inputs Switch the TV s input between Press TV VIDEO sources connected to the TV s A V inputs Change the picture size Press 4 or For details see Changing the Picture Size on page 71 70 Changing The zoom feature lets you vary the relative size of the left and right pictures Picture Size To Do This Do This A o DS Enlarge the active picture Make the active picture smaller Press When you adjust the picture sizes the TV memorizes the change The next time you use the Twin View function the memorized sizes appear 71 Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify You can create a list using the Favorite Channels option in the Channel Menu or by using the Add to
106. quipment SAT CABLE Press to turn on and off the satellite receiver cable box Press to mute the sound Press again or press VOL to restore the sound Press repeatedly to cycle through the available video picture modes Vivid Standard Pro The video picture modes can be also accessed in the Video menu For details see Using the Video Menv on page 92 Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Screen Mode settings Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom The Wide Screen Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen menu For details see pages 67 and 68 Use with 0 9 and buttons to select digital channels for example 2 1 For more details see Watching TV on page 64 Press to display the program guide When FUNCTION is switched on DVD VCR Press to display the top menu of your DVD VCR Press to display the Favorite Channels list For details see page 72 Press to have the remote control operate the equipment you want For details see Programming the Remote Control on page 58 When FUNCTION is switched on DVD VCR these buttons operate the video equipment you have programmed into the remote control For details see Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control on page 60 9 9 Rewind gt Play gt gt Fast forward Pause Stop Record Press repeatedly to cycle through the power saving modes Standard Reduced Picture Off For more details see Selecting Setup Options on page 105 Press repeatedly
107. r you finish connecting your TV you need to run Initial Setup which automatically sets up available analog and digital channels The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on your TV for the first time after hooking it up If you do not want to set up the channels at this time you can do it later by selecting the Auto Program option in the Channel menu see page 99 y The Auto Program feature does not apply for installations that use a cable box for all channel selection To run Initial Setup the first time you turn on your TV 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV The Initial Setup screen appears 2 Press 4 or to select the on screen display language Then press CG The message Start auto program now appears 3 Press 4 or to select Yes then press Auto Program automatically creates a list of receivable channels When finished the lowest numbered channel is displayed To run Auto Program again at a later time Ll Use the Auto Program feature as described on page 99 To add individual digital channels Ll Use the Digital Channels feature as described on page 99 Auto Program may take up to 50 minutes or more to complete A progress bar is displayed while the channel list is being created 53 Using the Remote Control Overview This chapter describes how to set up program and use the remote control Topic Page Inserting Batteries 55 Button Descriptions 56 Programming the Remote Cont
108. radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed 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 C Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas 1 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected L Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Installing 1 To prevent internal heat buildup do not block the ventilation openings Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration L Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 5 C 41 F L If the TV is transported directly from a cold to a warm location or if the room temperature changes suddenly the picture may be blurred or show poor color due to moisture condensation In this case please wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate before turning on the TV L To obtain the best picture do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight It is recommende
109. rol 58 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 60 Inserting Batteries Insert two size AA batteries supplied by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the remote control s 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 y Handle the remote control with care Avoid dropping it getting it wet or placing it in direct sunlight near a heater or where the humidity is high The supplied remote control can be programmed to operate most video equipment see Programming the Remote Control on page 58 55 o Button Descriptions MUTING PICTURE Ce RESET DVD VCR CABLE DE M WIDE DISPLAY VIDEO Ce Co MTSSAP JUMP 1 2 56 o e N oo Button DVD VCR SAT CABLE Power Buttons MUTING PICTURE WIDE O GUIDE TOP MENU FAVORITES FUNCTION Buttons DVD VCR Operating Buttons t POWER SAVING SOUND MODE VOL Description Press to turn on and off the equipment you have programmed into the remote control For details see Programming the Remote Control on page 58 DVD VCR Press to turn on and off the video e
110. rsing 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 Wall outlet Do not use a poor fitting outlet Insert the plug fully into the outlet If it is loose it may cause arcing and result in fire Contact your electrician to have the outlet changed Wiring For your safety unplug the AC power cord when wiring cables Moisture Do not touch the AC power cord or the unit with a wet hand 4 If you plug unplug the AC power cord from the unit i z with a wet hand it may cause electric shock Cleaning Clean the AC power plug regularly If the plug is covered with dust and it picks up moisture its insulation may deteriorate and result in fire Unplug the AC power plug and clean it regularly For the unit with a three wire grounding type AC plug This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to a gt X insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician 0 WD to have a suitable outlet installed 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 unit off when it is not being used When the unit is left unattended and unused for lon
111. s PR 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Mini jack Mini jack Optical rectangular 1 More than 408 mVrms at the maximum volume setting Variable More than 408 mVrms Fixed Impedance output 2 kilohms Phono jack 37 inches 42 inches 50 inches Max 180 W 6 Q 1 kHz Sensitivity 30 Vp p KDE 37XS955 KDE 42XS955 KDE 50XS955 1048 x 679 x 360 mm 41 x 26 34 x 14 Ya in 1139 x 752 x 360 mm 44 78 x 29 58 14 Y4 in 1336 x 870 x 360 mm 52 x 34 3 8 x 14 Ya in Mass Power Consumption Supplied Accessories KDE 37XS955 KDE 42XS955 KDE 50XS955 In Use In Standby CableCARD Standby Remote Control 1 AA R6 Batteries 2 AC power cord 1 AC plug holder 1 Cable band 1 Cable band screw 1 AC cord clamp 1 Cleaning Cloth 1 Operating Instructions 1 Quick Setup Guide 1 Warranty Card 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 51 0 kg 112 Ib 7 oz 56 5 kg 124 Ib 9 oz 68 0 kg 149 Ib 14 5 8 oz KDE 37XS955 350 W KDE 42XS955 385 W KDE 50XS955 450 W 0 5 W KDE 37XS955 26 W KDE 42XS955 26 W KDE 50XS955 29 W RM Y1004 119 Optional Accessories HDMI cable Component video cable S video cable cable Audio cable Optical cable Control S cable RK G69 TV Stand SU PF3L for KDE 50XS955 SU PF3M for KDE 37 42X8955 SU PW3M for KDE 37 42 50XS955 00000000 120 Index 4 3 Default settings 98 A Alternate Audio 66
112. s VHF UHF output jack to the VCR s VHF UHF input jack Use an A V cable to connect the satellite receiver s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks VIDEO 1 or 3 Use an A V cable to connect the VCR s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks VIDEO 1 or 3 Run Auto Program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 53 Using S VIDEO jacks See page 29 a ae Splitter 0 3 75 ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV coaxial cable Satellite Receiver VHF UHF SAM IN Do gt IN AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO Qe gt LINE OUT 75 ohm coaxial cable VHF UHF EINEN P iN AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO our LINE OUT Satellite antenna cable A V cable Continued 39 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the satellite receiver Watch the VCR Set up the remote control to operate the satellite receiver or VCR Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver or VCR Control satellite receiver and VCR functions with the remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV 40 Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 1 in the illustration The VCR may need to be turned on and set to the satellite receiver input Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the input to which the VC
113. s or Memory Stick Press 4 or to select the option you want to change For details on these options see Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options on page 88 1 2 Press or gt to select V Press to return to the currently displayed thumbnails or to display the next page of thumbnails Press the F1 button on the remote control Viewing Photos When you select a photo from the Memory Stick Index described on page 81 it displays as shown below with the following controls Information about selected photo Summer 2004 DSC00012 Jul30 2004 12 59PM 640 480 120125 Selected photo Previous next buttons Photo Menu bar de zl Slide Sho Vie gt JPEGs captured using a digital video camera may appear to display motion in full screen This is a result of the way digital video cameras record still images and is not a result of a malfunction with the TV Photo Controls To Do This Do This Display the next or previous Highlight the Previous Next button m file on the Memory Stick Then press lt to go to the previous file or to go to T When the Menu is the next file hidden press or to Hide the Photo Menu bar With the highlight in the Photo Menu bar press go to the previous or displaying only the photo next photo Display the hidden Photo Press 4 Menu bar Play the JPEG voice memo Highlight gt Play and then press To pause files only the voice mem
114. s the CH buttons 1 Press or to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to show or hide Then press to select it 2 Press or to determine if the channel will be shown or hidden 3 To show or hide more channels repeat steps 1 and 2 Press lt to return to the Channel menu or press MENU to exit the Menus Continued 99 Label Channels Allows you to assign labels such as station call letters to channel numbers 1 Press to scroll through the channel numbers Then press to select the channel number that you want to assign a label 2 Press 4 lt to highlight Label and press C 3 Press 4 to scroll through the label characters A Z 0 9 etc Then press to select the highlighted character Repeat to add up to 5 characters to the label 4 To assign labels to more channels repeat steps 1 3 5 Press to return to the Channel menu or press MENU to exit the Menus 100 Using the Parental Lock Menu The Parental Lock menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels To select the Parental Lock menu 1 Press MENU 2 Press or to highlight the Parent icon and press G Use 0 9 on the remote control to enter four digit password 4 If this is the first time you are creating this password confirm the password by entering it again The Parental Lock menu options appear 5 Press 4 to change
115. s the following options Option Description Memory Stick Displays the Memory Stick Viewer For details see page 75 Clock Timers Select to set the clock set the Sleep timer and to program your TV to turn on and off at two scheduled viewing times Sleep Set the time in minutes 15minutes 30minutes 45minutes 60minutes 90minutes or Off that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically Timer 1 You can use the Timers to program the Timer 2 TV to turn on and off and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled viewing times Timer 1 and Timer 2 are not available to be set until you set the Current Time 1 Press or to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2 To set the timer press 2 Press or to highlight one of the following options then press Program Select to set the Timer by day time duration and channel Off Select to turn off the Timer Your previous settings are saved Continued 107 Description To return to the Timer Menu after programming one of the Timers press when the highlight is in the channel number field return to the Timer Menu after setting the Current Time press when the highlight is in the minute field Diagnostics CableCARD 108 3 4 Current Time 3 If you selected Program in step 2 press and to set the day s hour minute duration and channel number Press or to confirm each setting and move to th
116. settings Press to select the changed setting Press MENU to exit the Menu You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock Menu If you lose your password see Lost password on page 117 Selecting Parental Lock O pti ons The Parental Lock menu includes the following options V If you are not familiar with the Parental Parental Lock Parental lock is off No programs are blocked Guideline rating Turn ratings on off from viewing system you should and select a rating Child Maximum ratings permitted are select Child Youth or system 1 US TV G G Y Adult to help simplify O Canada Go TV Y the rating selection To DL set more specific Youth Maximum ratings permitted are 1 US TV PG PG ratings select Custom L Canada 8 PG 8 TV PG For descriptions of Y Adult Maximum ratings permitted are Child Youth and Y 1 US TV 14 PG 13 Adult ratings see page L Canada 14 13 TV 14 102 Custom Select to set ratings manually Ll US See page 102 for details Canada See page 103 for details Change For changing your password Password Select Country U S A Select to use USA ratings see page 102 Canada Select to use Canadian ratings see page 103 101 US Models Selecting Custom Rating Options X The Content Based Ratings are linked to the level of the Age Based Rating For example a program with an Age Based Ra
117. sories specified by the manufacturer 12 Useonly with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Wes 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Contents Introducing the TV Setting Up the TV A 11 Package 1 nennen 11 2 2 TEAT E 12 OVOIVIOW 15 TV Controls and Connectors erase seinen nennen inna nnn nana 16 FROME PAM rr Side panel us i Rear Connecting the Power Cord Preventing the TV from Toppling 21 Bundling the Connecting 22 Basic Connections Connecting a Cable or Antenna 23 Cable or Antenna
118. tal sources display a loss of detail especially during fast motion or dark scenes 116 If your TV does not turn on and a red light keeps flashing your TV may need service Call your local Sony Service Center Make sure the power cord is plugged in Press the POWER button on the right side of the TV Press the TV VIDEO button to cycle through the connected video sources Try another channel it could be station trouble Adjust the Picture option in the Video Menu see page 92 Adjust the Brightness option in the Video Menu see page 92 Check the antenna cable connections Press the PICTURE MODE button to select the desired Picture mode see page 56 Adjust the Color option in the Video Menu see page 92 Check the antenna cable connections Try another channel it could be station trouble Press to change the input mode see page 57 Adjust the antenna Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars neon signs or hair dryers Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the problem Video head interference Keep your VCR away from the TV Leave a space of 30 cm 11 7 8 inches between your VCR and the TV to avoid noise Avoid installing your VCR in front of the TV or at the side of the TV Perform image retention recovery see page 98 Use the Screen Saver function see page 98 This is caused by feature of the Plasma Display Panel and does not indicate a malfunction of the TV Y
119. tem Channel Coverage Power Requirements Inputs Outputs HDMI IN Video IN S Video IN Audio IN Component Video Input CONTROL IN CONTROL S OUT Digital Audio Optical Output PCM Dolby Digital Variable Fixed Audio OUT Sub woofer OUT CableCARD slot Screen Size measured diagonally Speaker Output CENTER SPEAKER IN Dimensions W x H x D 118 Plasma Display panel KDE 37XS955 KDE 42XS955 KDE 50XS955 75 ohm external terminal for VHF UHF NTSC ATSC 8VSB terrestrial QAM on cable Terrestrial analog Cable TV analog Terrestrial digital Cable TV digital 120V 60 Hz Video Audio 3 total 1 on left side panel 3 total 1 on left side panel 5 total 1 on left side panel 2 Y PB PR 1 PCMCIA I II KDE 37XS955 KDE 42XS955 50 955 25 W x 2 50 W woofer 1024 pixels horizontal x 1024 pixels vertical 1024 pixels horizontal x 1024 pixels vertical 1365 pixels horizontal x 768 pixels vertical American TV Standard ATSC compliant 8VSB ITU T J 83 Annex B compliant 64 256 QAM 2 69 1 125 2 69 1 135 10801 720p 480p 4801 Two channel linear PCM 32 44 1 and 48 kHz 16 20 and 24 bits 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative C 0 286 Vp p Burst signal 75 ohms 500 mVrms 100 modulation Impedance 47 kilohm Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative Ps 0 7 Vp p 75 ohm
120. thout a rating Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating You can view blocked programs by entering the password Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program then enter the password This temporarily switches off Parental Lock To reactivate the Parental Lock settings turn off the TV When the TV is turned on again your Parental Lock settings are reactivated Canadian Models Selecting Custom Rating Options Viewing Blocked Programs For Canadian models the Custom Rating menu includes the following options For US models see page 102 Description English Rating C8 G PG 14 18 French Rating G 8 ans 13 ans 16 ans 18 ans U S A Rating 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 See US Models on page 102 for details You can view blocked programs by entering the password Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program then enter the password This temporarily switches off Parental Lock To reactivate the Parental Lock settings turn off the TV When the TV is turned on again your Parental Lock settings are reactivated 103 le Using the Setup Menu To select the Setup menu 1 Press MENU 2 Press 4
121. ting of TV PG V Violence rating may contain moderate violence while a TV 14 V Violence rating may contain more intense violence X To ensure maximum blocking capability set the Age Based Ratings If you block unrated TV programs be aware that the following types of programs may be blocked programs broadcast from another country emergency broadcasts political programs sports news public service announcements religious programs and weather Viewing Blocked Programs 102 For US models the Custom Rating menu includes the following options For Canadian models see page 103 Description Movie Rating G PG PG 13 R NC 17 and X TV Rating Block programs by their rating TV Y7 content or both TV G TV PG TV 14 TV MA All children and General Audience Parental Guidance suggested Parental Guidance for children under 13 Restricted viewing parental guidance is suggested for children under 17 No one 17 or under allowed Age Based Ratings All children Directed to children age 7 and older General Audience Parental Guidance suggested Parents Strongly cautioned Mature Audience only Content Based Ratings FY D L 5 Unrated Allow Blockprograms or movies that are broadcast without a rating Block Fantasy Violence Suggestive Dialogue Strong Language Sexual situations Violence Allows programs and movies that are broadcast wi
122. y during the Slide the same whether you Show select it from the Off No additional background audio is played during Memory Stick Index page 81 Photo page 83 or Movie the Slide Show Audio that is associated with the JPEG or MPEGI files will play page 86 Menus Play Memory Plays all MP3 files on the Memory Stick The Stick Piano MP3 file and any MP3 file playlists are not played Piano Plays the MP3 file stored in the TV s internal built in memory music Complete Displays a list of all available MP3 files List List 01 MP3 Displays a list of all files and file Files and playlists found at the top level root of the Memory When you select Playlists Stick To show additional MP3 files stored in other Complete List it may folders on the Memory Stick select Complete take a moment to List ud the list of all Transition Allows you to select an effect to be used when advancing to the next Sales Effect file in the Slide Show Some JPEG files may Slide Allows you to specify when to advance to the next slide take longer to display Advance than others which may Fast Slide advances after about 3 seconds make it seem longer Medium Slide advances after about 6 seconds than the interval you Slow Slide advances after about 12 seconds for Slid Manual Slide advances only after you press or Advance advance File Determines whether file information is shown when the file is Xf You c
123. your cable TV company is inserted into the TV s rear panel CableCARD slot After the service is activated with your cable TV company the card replaces the need for a separate set top box About Using CableCARD If you are planning to use a separate cable box for digital cable TV services you may be able to receive programming using this TV with the CableCARD instead except in the following circumstances Ll Your cable TV company does not provide CableCARD service in your viewing area Ll You want to access your cable TV company s interactive or advanced features such as video on demand or in some cases pay per view At this time these services require a bidirectional link which are only available through the use of a separate set top box CableCARD is currently a unidirectional device only and cannot provide these advanced services Check with your cable TV company for CableCARD service details limitations pricing and availability all of which are determined by your cable TV company not Sony Before you can use CableCARD service you need to insert the TI CableCARD supplied by your cable TV company and activate the service as described below 1 Turn off the TV 2 Insert the CableCARD into the TV s CableCARD slot KDE 37XS955 KDE 42XS955 Continued 51 V You can also access information about your CableCARD in the Applicatio

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