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Sony 2-694-282-13(1) Projection Television User Manual

1. Be sure to observe the TV s For Safety section on page 5 Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna is installed follow the precautions below An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code NEC in USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Antenna Grounding According to the Refer to section 54 300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna Grounding Antenna lead in wire Ground clamp To Electrical service equipment Antenna lead in wire NEC Section 810 20 Grounding conductors NEC section 810 21 Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode
2. 2 Select Settings 3 Highlight 4 Press to select To highlight an option and to change settings press Press to confirm the selection To exit the Sound press 72 Selecting Sound The Sound settings include the following options Options Option Description Sound Dynamic Select to enhance treble and bass e Sound Mode settings Mode Standard Suitable for spoken dialog are independent of C settings in the ustom Flat setting Treble Bass options Reset Resets the current Sound Mode setting to the default values except ER MTS Speaker and Audio Out options lt TruSurround XT pe attempts to create the Treble Adjust to increase or decrease higher pitched sounds same surround effect Bass Adjust to increase or decrease lower pitched sounds produced by a Balance Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance multichannel system Steady On Select to stabilize the volume across all programs using the left and right Sound and commercials speakers Off Select to turn off Steady Sound Volume Adjust to increase or decrease the sound level of the current input Offset TV or video input relative to other inputs Surround TruSurround Select for surround sound for stereo programs XT only Off Normal stereo or mono reception BBE Select to give sound more impact by compensating for phase effects in s
3. 22 Equipment with DVI Connection 22 Setting Up the Channel List 23 Using Initial Setup 23 Connecting Optional Equipment 24 VCR and Cable 25 VCR and Cable 26 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 28 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio sienna 29 Camcorder Video Game Equipment 30 Personal Computer 31 Audio Receiver 1 31 OVervieW pr 32 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control 32 Button Descriptions 33 Programming the Remote Control 35 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Coritrol 5 nueces 37 Special Buttons on the Remote Control 40 Using the TOOLS Button 40 Using the JUMP Button 40 Using the FREEZE Button 40 Using the WIDE Button 41 Using the WIDE Button PC Mode 42 Overview of MENU 43 Navigating and Selecting Items 45 Using External Inputs in
4. Press Step through different tracks of the disc Step through different chapters of the disc Select a track directly Display the disc menu or top menu Display the system MENU Operate the DVD menu 49 to fast reverse or PF to fast forward the disc when pressed during playback PPI to step forward or Kd to step backward 0 9 ENT BD DVD MENU or TOP MENU MENU Continued 3 Operating a Blu ray Disc Player BD To Do This Press To Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate Step through different 49 to fast reverse or PP to the Blu ray Disc player BD DVD FUNCTION tracks of the disc fast forward the disc when pressed during playback Turn on off POWER Display the POP UP menu BD BD DVD MENU Play gt Display the disc menu DVD BD DVD MENU Stop m Display the top menu BD BD DVD TOP MENU Pause H press again to resume Display the top menu DVD BD DVD TOP MENU normal playback Operate the menu Operating 5 1ch DVD AV System Sony DAV To Do This Press Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate Play gt the DVD BD DVD FUNCTION Sm Turn on off POWER Pause equipment connected to F1 Search the picture forward or backward gt or lt 4 during playback Specify the previous chapter track 4 Disk skip F2 Specify the next chapter track gt Display the disc menu or top menu ROREM 9 NU on Move hi
5. Color Hue Color Temp White intensity adjustment Sharpness Noise Reduction DRC Mode Auto 2 Recommended option for viewing programs that have less variation in brightness from scene to scene High With this option the screen has maximum level of brightness It is suitable for TV viewing in a brightly lit room Medium With this option the brightness is about the standard level Low With this option the screen is dimmed but contrast is at a maximum It is suitable for TV viewing in a room with low lighting When Picture Mode is set to Vivid Advanced Iris option is automatically set to Auto 1 Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color or decrease picture contrast and soften the color Adjust to brighten or darken the picture Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones Choose from four color temperatures Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint Warm 1 2 Select to give the white colors a red tint Available only when Picture Mode is set to Custom Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture Select Auto to reduce the noise level of connected equipment This also reduces the noise level to the signal from the VHF UHF CABLE jack When Component Input HDMI Input or Freeze mode is in use Auto is not available High Creates a high resolution picture with 4 x density for Dens
6. 335 338 Oak 227 228 209 Sony 772 771 770 Magnavox 308 309 310 Panasonic 219 220 221 DVD Changers Marantz 314 336 337 Pioneer 211 214 215 Marta 332 Scientific Atlanta 209 210 211 Sony Memorex 309 335 Tocom 216 217 Panasonic Minolta 305 304 Zenith 212 213 DVR Mitsubishi MGA 323 324 325 326 Satellite Receivers Multitech 325 338 321 NEC 314 336 337 Sony 801 0 Olympic 309 308 Dish Network 810 Blu ray Disc ae BD Optimus 327 Echostar 810 Orion 317 General Electric 802 Sony 101 102 103 Panasonic 308 309 306 307 Hitachi 805 5 1ch DVD AV System Pentax 205 004 Hughes 804 Pius 50830 We 00 601 602 603 604 Philips 308 309910 Mitsubishi 809 AV Receivers Pioneer 308 Panasonic 803 Quasar 308 309 306 Philips 811 RCA PROSCAN 304 305 308 309 RCA PROSCAN 802 808 pony 311 312 313 310 Toshiba 806 807 VCRs Samsung 812 Realistic 309 330 328 335 324 338 If an Aiwa VCR does not work even Sony 301 302 303 though you enter the code for Aiwa enter VHS 8mm Beta Sansui 314 the code for Sony instead C 6 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control To operate other equipment connected to your first turn to page 36 and program the necessary code For operating video equipment press TV VIDEO repeatedly until you see the video input on the screen for your connected equipment Remote control tips are provided below Some functions cannot be operated depending on t
7. Gard a 3 Selecting Picture The Picture settings include the following options Picture Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness Mode Standard Select for standard picture settings Recommended To quickly and easily Customized for home entertainment o change from one picture Custom Select to display a picture with minimum Picture Mode to viewing enhancements another use PICTURE You can alter the Picture settings Picture on the remote control Brightness Color etc for each Picture Mode and each video input 4 You may set up a Picture Mode Vivid Standard Custom independently for each Video input Video 1 to Video 7 including the Antenna input Your Picture Mode settings are automatically saved after each selection This allows you to customize the Picture Mode setting for each type of signal source Reset Select OK to reset all settings and adjustments to the default setting except for Advanced Settings Advanced By selecting the iris option you can obtain the best brightness and Iris contrast suited for your TV viewing Auto 1 2 Automatically detects the brightness of the screen These options are best suited for programs such as movies that often change between bright scenes and low light setting scenes Auto 1 Recommended option for viewing programs that have larger variation in brightness from scene to scene Continued 49 50 Option Description Picture Brightness
8. Panels 1 lens projection system 0 73 inch TFT LCD panel 1 280 x 720 pixels High Performance large diameter hybrid lens F2 4 75 ohm external terminal for VHF UHF 100W XL 2400 Ultra High Pressure Lamp NTSC KF 42E200A 42 inches KF 50E200A 50 inches Terrestrial analog Cable TV analog 2 Video 1 Audio 3 total 1 on side panel American TV Standard 2 69 1 125 10801 720p 480p 4801 PC Two channel linear PCM 32 44 1 and 48 kHz 16 20 and 24 bit 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative S Video IN Audio IN Component Video Input AUDIO VAR FIX OUT RF Inputs Speaker output Power requirement Power consumption Dimensions W H D Mass Supplied Accessories Remote Control AA R6 Batteries Operating Instructions 74 1 Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative C 0 286 Vp p Burst signal 75 ohms 500 mVrms 100 modulation Impedance 47 kilohms 5 total 1 on side panel 3 1 on side panel Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Pr 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms 1 500 mVrms at the maximum volume setting Variable 500 mVrms Fixed Impedance output 2 kilohms 1 12W 12W 120 V 60 Hz In use 200 W In standby 0 8 W KF 42E200A 999 x 722 x 357 mm 39 3 8 x 28 2 x 14 8 inches KF 50E200A 1184 x 827 x 408 mm 46 5 8 x 32 5 8 x 16 8 inches KF 42E200A 25 3 kg 55 8 Ib KF 50E200A 29 3 kg 64 7 Ib RM YD010 2 suppl
9. Pause Jump back while viewing live record REPLAY Record e programs Slow mode 44 44 press lightly Record Stop Jump forward while viewing recorded emp Record Pause programs Operating an AV Receiver To Do This Press To Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate the AV Receiver DVR FUNCTION Master volume VOL MUTING Turn on off POWER oo input connected to 1 39 AL 24 Special Buttons on the Remote Control Using the TOOLS Button Using the JUMP Button Using the FREEZE Button 40 This TV comes with convenient features that can be either accessed directly by pressing their buttons on your remote control or pressing the TOOLS button to display most commonly used functions The TOOLS button allows you to access the following functions The TOOLS menu items vary by the selected input modes TV PC and external input Menu Item Reference pages Close GSEs Picture Mode see page 49 Picture Mode Sound Mode see page 52 Sound Mod NIS Wide Mode see page 54 eres Add to Favorites see page 45 aption Vision Caption Vision see page 60 Add to Favorites is available for TV mode only The JUMP button allows you to jump back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that was selected JUMP Previous channel The FREEZE button allows you to temporarily capture a program s picture You can use this feature to wr
10. Turn the knob counterclockwise to OPEN and pull out the cover Pull out the lamp Hook a finger through the loop of the lamp handle and pull the handle upwards Then pull the lamp straight out The lamp is very hot immediately after use Never touch the glass portion of the lamp or the surrounding parts After the used lamp has cooled place it into the empty box of the replacement lamp Never put the used lamp into a plastic bag 7 Putthe new lamp into its place Mount the new lamp securely Failure to do so may cause a fire or the screen to go dark If the lamp is not securely reattached the self diagnostic function may be triggered and the POWER indicator flashes three times see page 11 Continued 67 UOIeuloJu 12410 i 68 8 Reattach the lamp door Turn the knob back to CLOSE and secure the cover 10 Select the Lamp Replacement option MENU gt Settings gt Setup menu and follow the on screen procedure Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL 2400 replacement lamp Take great care when replacing the lamp or plugging in unplugging the connecting cords Rough handling may cause the TV to fall damaging the TV the TV stand and the floor The used lamp Lamp in this product contains mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance www eiae
11. VCR If you have a cable box see below If you have a VCR see pages 25 and 26 Rear of TV VHF UHF 75 ohm Coaxial cable c Do not use an indoor antenna which is especially susceptible to radio noise For best results use this connection if Your cable company scrambles all channels which requires you to use a cable box You do not have a VCR If you have a VCR see pages 25 and 26 To connect the cable box 1 Connect the CATV cable to the cable box s input jack 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box s output jack to the TV s CABLE input Tum on the cable box first then run Auto Program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on pages 23 CATV cable Coaxial cable VHF UHF G5 Rear of TV CABLE 1 2 IN OUT Cable box Notes on Using This Connection To do this Do This Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to usually channel 3 or 4 and then use the cable box to switch channels Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable Program the remote control See Programming the Remote box Control on page 35 Activate the remote control to operate the cable Press SAT CABLE FUNCTION once and the SAT CABLE box indicator lights up Prevent the accidental switching of TV channels When using the cable box ensure that the TV remains tuned to the 20 channel that the cable box is set to usually channel 3 or 4 Satel
12. VIDEO 1 in the illustration If you have a non Sony DVD player and want to set up the TV remote control to operate it you must program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on page 35 To control DVD functions with the TV remote control see Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer on page 37 To easily identify equipment connected to the TV see the instructions for setting up Label Video Inputs on page 60 29 AL eui Bunoeuuo2 i Camcorder or Video Game Equipment Rear of TV SVIDEO io ATT He v eT Gor 2H L mono C eas AUDIO VIDEO IN 30 You can connect a camcorder or Video Game Equipment to your TV For easy connection use VIDEO IN 2 on the left side of the TV To use the S VIDEO jack instead of the VIDEO jack yellow use VIDEO IN 1 on the rear panel of the TV To connect a camcorder or Video Game Equipment to VIDEO IN 1 Use A V and S VIDEO cables to connect the AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks on the camcorder or Video Game Equipment to the AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks on the rear panel of the TV as shown below To connect a camcorder or Video Game Equipment to VIDEO IN 2 Select Off in the Video 2 Component option in the Setup settings see page 61 Use an A V cable to connect the A V output jacks on the camcorder or Video Game Equipment to the A V input jacks on the left side of the TV If your camcorder is not equipped with S VIDEO use a VIDEO c
13. options are grayed out Using the Settings Overview The Settings give you access to the following features Depending on the signal tuned you may see a different Setting options on your screen Settings displayed here are with the 720p signal Settings Allows you to set change Picture Picture Mode page 49 DRC Mode page 50 ictu Reset page 49 DRC Palette page 51 EI Standard Advanced Iris page 49 Advanced Settings 2 Reset Picture page 50 page 51 1 High Brightness page 50 ch EZ n Color page 50 amp ightne Hue page 50 Color Temp page 50 Sharpness page 50 Move G6 Select Exit wu Noise Reduction page 50 gt Sound Sound Mode page 52 MTS page 53 o Reset page 52 Speaker page 53 z und Mode Dynamic Treble page 52 Audio Out page 53 amp 2 Reset Bass page 52 b Balance page 52 Ch Steady Sound page 52 Volume Offset page 52 Surround page 52 BBE page 52 Move GSE Select Ga Exit MENU Screen Wide Mode page 54 Scree PC Wide Mode page 54 Wide Zoom Auto Wide page 55 2 Normal 4 3 Default page 55 On 3 Display Area page 55 Th I Wide Zoom Horizontal Center page 55 a Vee Normal Vertical Center page 55 E Vertical Size page 5
14. out Replace it with new one see page 66 When one of the timers is set the orange indicator will remain lit will not flash even when the TV is turned off Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source As with any lamp it has a lifespan and needs to be replaced when the Lamp indicator flashes or the screen becomes darker Your TV also has a function to display a message Projection lamp is nearing end of life Please replace the lamp to let you know that the lamp has reached its expected lifespan Note the following After turning on your TV it may take a while 1 minute or less before the picture appears Q When the projection lamp wears out the screen goes dark Replace the lamp with a new Sony XL 2400 replacement lamp not supplied After lamp is replaced please set the Lamp Replacement option in the Setup Settings see page 61 and 66 The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV is in use To avoid eye discomfort or injury do not look into the light housing when the power is on 11 Installing the TV Carrying Your TV Do not grasp the pedestal or the front panel of the TV Take Precaution during Installation Preventing the TV from Toppling Over 12 Carrying the TV requires at least two people Do not hold by the pedestal or the front panel of the TV Doing so may cause these parts to break off When moving the TV place one hand in the hole on the lower p
15. program on the remote contol and press the button simultaneously The selected FUNCTION button BD DVR VCR DVD or SAT CABLE will flash Enter the three digit manufacturer s code number using the buttons while FUNCTION button is lit If the code is not entered within 10 seconds you must start from step 1 again Press the button When the programming is correct the selected FUNCTION button flashes twice When not correct the button flashes five times AL Z While 225 1 5 and 5 buttons are labeled as such you can still program any of your connected equipment using any one of the buttons regardless of the label For example gt button can be programmed to operate your VCR If you have a DVD VCR combo that you want to operate with your TV remote control you can program with the 225 or 1 5 or even the 2 but remember which button you have programmed for your particular use To check if the code works Aim your TV s remote control at the equipment and press the green 2 button If the equipment turns on and off the programming is completed If not try the next code listed If no code is input within the above specified time or an invalid or incorrect code number is input the remote control automatically goes back to the previous setting Z In some cases you may not be able to program your remote control to o
16. provide you with the best contrast and brightness from one scene to the next for your TV viewing MENU Sony s unique user interface provides easy access to useful TV functions such as external inputs switch among connected equipments favorite channels create a list of your favorite channels watch TV or to customize your TV settings Wide Screen Mode Allows you to watch 4 3 normal broadcasts in wide screen mode 16 9 aspect ratio CineMotion Using the reverse 3 2 pull down technology the CineMotion feature provides smoother picture movement when playing back movies or other video sources on film Parental Control V Chip technology allows parents to block unsuitable programming from younger viewers HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Inputs Provide an uncompressed all digital audio video interface between this TV and any HDMI equipped audio video component such as a set top box Blu ray Disc player DVD player and A V receiver Your personal computer can be connected to this TV with HDMI Input see page 30 HDMI supports enhanced or high definition video Component Video Inputs Offers a high quality video for DVD 480p 4801 and digital set top box 10801 720p 480p 4801 connections S VIDEO Inputs Provides a high quality image from connected equipment Favorite Channels Allows you to navigate a list of up to 16 favorite channels without leaving the current channel Steady Sound Equalizes volume levels so t
17. system NEC Art 250 Part H NEC National Electrical Code Cleaning I Clean the rear cover area of the TV regularly Dust in the rear cover area may cause a problem with the cooling system of the TV set O Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry soft cloth To remove dust from the screen wipe it gently with a soft cloth Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly dampened with solution of mild soap and warm water Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine for cleaning If the picture becomes dark after using the TV for a long period of time it may be necessary to clean the inside of the TV Consult qualified service personnel O Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this unit Cleaning this unit with a plugged AC power cord may result in electric shock On Contamination on the Screen Surface The screen surface has a special coating to reduce reflections To prevent screen damage clean the screen as follows 1 Clean the screen with a soft cloth 1 To remove hard contamination use a cloth moistened with a solution of mild detergent and water Do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the TV It should only be sprayed to moisten the cleaning cloth O Do not use any type of abrasive pad alkaline cleaner acid cleaner scouring powder chemical cloth or solvent such as alcohol benzene or thinner as these may scratch the screen s coating Service Damage Requiring Service
18. that is connected to your TV such as a DVD player You can assign a label to your equipment or skip unused inputs conveniently For details see page 45 The Favorites feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify For details see page 45 The TV feature takes you to the most recently viewed channel on the cable antenna input When tuned to the channel the Channel number will be displayed The Settings feature lets you adjust the Picture Sound Screen Channel Parental Lock Setup or Clock Timers settings For details see page 46 A dot appears next to the currently active TV mode external input cable TV or antenna TV Navigating and Selecting Items Use your remote control to navigate through MENU and the settings 22 Using External Inputs in MENU The External Inputs feature lets you view from a selected external input connected to your TV You can assign a label or skip over unused inputs by selecting Edit Video Labels Input label assignment can also be done by going to Setup settings and select Label Video Inputs see page 60 1 Highlight External Inputs from the MENU control panel and press The External Inputs list appears Exit snuayy ay buisn Move Select Exit 2 Make your selection by pressing to highlight the desired external input then press Q Using Favorites in MENU The Favorites feature lets you select programs from a li
19. to its original size and aspect ratio Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally only to fill the display area Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the wide screen Select to continue using the current screen mode setting when the channel or input is changed This option is not available for HDMI PC input This option is not available if Auto Wide is set to Off Select Normal to return to the default display area Select 1 or 2 to enlarge the picture vertically and horizontally Display Area option is not available when PC Wide Mode is set to Normal Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right in the window Press or and to choose a correction between 5 and 5 Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down in the window Available only in Wide Zoom Zoom and PC Wide modes Press or and press to choose a correction between 5 and 5 Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture Available only in Wide Zoom Zoom and PC Zoom modes Press or and press to choose a correction between 5 and 5 55 s6ulyasg ay Ch Accessing the Channel Settings 1 Press MENU 2 Select Settings 3 Hiehlight 4 Press to select Favorite Channels Sable Auto Program Show Hide Chan
20. to select the VHF UHF CABLE input see page 33 Use Auto Program in the Channel setting to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory see page 56 Use Auto Program in the Channel setting to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory see page 56 Press ANT to select the CABLE input see page 33 Use Auto Program in the Channel setting to add receivable channels that are not presently in TV memory see page 56 Turn on the TV While holding down the f button on the remote control press the POWER button on the TV Release the POWER button then release the button The TV will turn itself off then back on again with Initial Setup WARNING This operation will clear all of your customized settings including Parental Lock setting Select Reset setting option while in the Picture setting see page 49 12410 i Select Reset setting option while in the Sound setting see page 52 Be sure that the Label Video Inputs option is not set to Skip see page 60 If a setting option appears in gray this indicates that the setting option is not available On the password screen see page 57 enter the following master password 4357 The master password clears your previous password it cannot be used to temporarily unblock channels When lit indicates that the timer is set see page 62 When the timer is set this LED will remain lit even when the TV is turned off Rep
21. 5 Move gt __ Select Za Exit Um Continued 47 o 5 Favorite Channels 2L Cable Off Auto Program E Show Hide Channels Label Channels E HO lt H Allows you to set change Favorite Channels page 56 Cable page 56 Auto Program page 56 Show Hide Channels page 56 Label Channels page 56 Parental Lock Parental Lock gt Password E Rating page 57 Change Password page 57 Select Country page 57 Unrated page 59 E gt Press E to enter password E Setup Caption Vision page 60 Er Label Video Inputs iz v 0 E E P Move BE Select 53 MENU Info Banner page 60 Label Video Inputs page 60 Language page 61 Video 2 Component page 61 CineMotion page 61 Cooling Mode page 61 Lamp Replacement page 61 Product Information page 61 Clock Timers Sleep page 62 Timer 1 Timer 2 page 62 Current Time page 63 48 5 Accessing the Picture Settings 1 Press MENU 2 Select Settings 3 Highlight 4 Press to select To highlight an option and to change settings press Press to confirm the selection To exit the Picture press
22. Do not attempt to service the set by yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards See Replacing the Lamp on page 66 For Safety Be Careful When Moving the TV When you place the TV in position be careful not to drop it on your foot or fingers Watch your footing while installing the TV Carry the TV in the Specified Manner If you carry the TV in a manner other than the specified manner and without the specified number of persons it may drop and a serious injury may be caused Be sure to follow the instructions mentioned below O the TV with the specified number of persons see page 12 O Hold the TV tightly when carrying it O Before carrying the TV disconnect any accessories or cables About the TV Although the TV is made with high precision technology black dots may appear or bright points of light red blue or green may appear constantly on the screen This is a structural property of the panel and is not a defect Installation o If direct sunli
23. MENU 45 Using Favorites in MENU 45 Using TV in MENU 46 Using Settings in MENU 46 Using the Settings OVerVi W cm 47 Accessing the Picture Settings 49 Selecting Picture Options 49 Accessing the Sound Settings 52 Selecting Sound Options 52 Accessing the Screen Settings 54 Selecting Screen Options 54 Accessing the Channel Settings 56 Selecting Channel Options 56 Accessing the Parental Lock Settings 57 Selecting Parental Lock Options 57 Viewing Blocked Programs 58 Selecting Custom Rating Options 58 Accessing the Setup Settings 60 Selecting Setup Options 60 Accessing the Clock Timers Settings 62 Selecting Clock Timers Options 62 Other Information OVerVi amp eW nanan 65 Contacting Sony 65 Replacing the Lamp 66 How to Replace the Lamp 66 Tr
24. O cable VCR and Cable Box 26 Use this hookup if Your cable TV company scrambles some channels but not all of them pay channels vs regular cable channels and you need to use a cable box With this connection you can Q Use the TV s remote control to change channels on your cable box when the signal is scrambled To program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box see Programming the Remote Control on page 35 Use the TV s remote control to change channels on your TV when the signal is not scrambled Your TV s tuner provides a better picture quality than the output of your cable box Disconnect all power sources before making any connections o0 a kh Q N Connect the CATV cable to the single input jack of the splitter Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the output jack of the splitter to the TV s VHF UHF CABLE jack Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter s other output jack to the cable box s input jack Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box s output jack to the VCR s RF input jack Use an A V cable to connect the cable box s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks Use an A V and S VIDEO cables to connect the VCR s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO use a VIDEO cable yellow instead of the S VIDEO cable Run Initial Setup as described in Setting Up the Channel L
25. OWER STANDBY LED 16 Problems Troubleshooting 69 72 Product Information 61 R Rating 57 Ratings setting 58 viewing blocked programs 58 Remote control inserting batteries 32 programming 35 36 Removing channels from the channel list 56 Reset 49 52 S S VIDEO jack described 15 Satellite receiver using with remote control 37 Screen settings 47 54 Select Country 57 Settings Channel 48 56 Clock Timers 48 62 Parental Lock 48 57 Picture 47 49 Screen 47 54 Setup 48 60 Sound 47 52 VOLUME button 16 Settings MENU 44 46 Volume Offset 52 Setup settings 48 60 Sharpness adjusting 50 Show Hide Channels 56 WEGA Engine 9 Sound Mode 52 Wide Mode 54 Sound settings 47 52 Speaker 16 53 Specifications 74 75 Steady Sound adjusting 52 described 9 Support Belt 12 Surround 52 I Timer set current 63 TIMER indicator 11 TIMER LED 16 TOOLS button 34 Treble adjusting 52 Troubleshooting 69 72 Turning on off the TV 16 TV FUNCTION button 33 TV POWER button 34 TV Rating 59 TV MENU 44 TV VIDEO button 16 33 U Unrated 59 V VCR using with remote control 37 with cable box connecting 26 with cable connecting 25 Vertical Center 55 Vertical Size 55 VHF UHF jack described 15 Video 2 Component 61 VIDEO IN jacks described 15 Video inputs labeling 60 VIDEO AUDIO L R jacks described 15 VISUAL SEARCH 34 VOL button 34 Wide Screen Mode described 9 77
26. RE WIDE 23 DISPLAY 4 4 4 gt TOOLS MENU CH F1 F2 Description To be used only with your connected external equipment with visual search function Non operable button for TV Press to mute the sound Press again or press VOL to unmute Press to adjust the volume REC Press to record Pressing this button alone starts the recording process Il REC PAUSE Press to pause the recording REC STOP Press to stop the recording Press to display the top menu or menu For more information refer to the operating manual of the connected equipment Press to turn on off the external equipment selected from the FUNCTION buttons 3 Press to turn on off the TV Press to freeze the current picture Press again to restore the picture For details see Using the FREEZE Button on page 40 Press repeatedly to cycle through the available video picture modes Vivid Standard Custom The video picture modes can be also accessed in the Video menu For details see Selecting Picture Options on page 49 Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Screen Mode setting The Wide Screen Mode setting can be also accessed in the Screen setting For details see Using the WIDE Button on page 41 and Wide Screen Mode for PC input on page 42 Press once to display channel number label current time and other information Press again to turn Display off See page 62 for details on setting the time Pre
27. S O N Y 2 694 282 13 1 For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at http www sony com tvsupport or to speak with a support representative Canada 1 877 899 SONY 7669 Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store LCD Projection TV Operating Instructions E ENERGY STAR III KF 42E200A _ Y http www sony net KF 50 E200A WEGA ENGINE Printed in U S A 2006 Sony Corporation Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at http www sony com tvsupport or to speak with a support representative Canada 1 877 899 SONY 7669 Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store WARNING To reduce the
28. V indicator lights up and adjust the TV s volume The TV s audio might be set to Auto SAP or Mono when it might be better set to Stereo In the Sound setting see page 53 set the MTS setting to Stereo If already set to Stereo switch to Mono which may reduce background noise during weak stereo broadcasts Problem Possible Remedies Cannot raise the volume on external speakers No audio for HDMI Channels If the Speaker option is set to Off and the Audio Out option is set to Fixed in order to output the sound to your audio system use your audio receiver to adjust the sound see page 53 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 53 Confirm DVD player set top box audio settings Select 2 channel LPCM audio Problem Possible Remedies Cannot receive upper channels UHF when using an antenna UU Cannot receive any channels when using cable TV Cannot receive or select channels General Problem How to reset TV to factory a settings How to restore Picture settings to factory settings How to restore Sound settings U to factory settings Cannot cycle through the other video equipment connected to the TV Cannot operate the setting Lo Lost password TIMER LED on front panelis lit LAMP LED blinks in red Digital cable box does not work Possible Remedies Press ANT
29. able yellow instead of the S VIDEO cable If you have a mono camcorder connect its audio output jack to the TV s L MONO audio input jack Video Game Equipment Camcorder g To A V output jacks S VIDEO cable A V cable Personal Computer Audio Receiver If you want to use your TV as your computer monitor you can connect your PC to the TV To connect a PC personal computer You have a choice of connecting PC to the TV s HDMI 6 Input or HDMI 7 Input only with HDMI connection HDMI to DVI cable will carry digital video from your PC to TV To listen to audio from your PC you will need to connect audio cable see PC Input Signal Compatibility Chart on page 73 Rear of TV IN AL eui i To audio output jack Audio cable For improved sound quality you may want to play the TV s audio through your stereo system see page 53 Disconnect all power sources before making any connections Using an audio cable connect the TV s AUDIO OUT VAR FIX jacks to the audio receiver s audio LINE IN jacks Rear of TV VARIFIX ob re AUDIO R AUDIO L Audio cable Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red Audio receiver white to white etc 31 Watching the TV Overview The table on th
30. ble must be used simultaneously for the audio signal DVI carries video signal only 22 Use this hookup if Q Your equipment has a High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI Disconnect all power sources before making any connections Using an HDMI cable connect the equipment s HDMI OUT jack to the TV s HDMI IN HDMI 6 or HDMI 7 jack Rear of TV Equipment with HDMI output HDMI cable Disconnect all power sources before making any connections If you are connecting with DVI HDTV output you can connect to the TV s HDMI IN HDMI 6 jack by using an HDMI to DVI cable or an adapter both not supplied Rear of TV Hom IN Equipment with DVI output Audio cable AUDIO R 3 AUDIO L W HDMI to DVI cable or adapter Z When using a HDMI to DVI cable or an adapter be sure to connect the DVI output connector first then connect to the HDMI input on your TV Setting Up the Channel List Using Initial Setup After you finish connecting the TV you can run the Initial Setup to create a list of available channels The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV for the first time after hooking it up If you choose to set up the channels at a later time select the Auto Program option in the Channel setting to scan available channels see below The Initial Setup feature does not apply for installations that use a cable box for all channel se
31. da C G TV Y Youth Maximum ratings permitted are Canada C8 PG 8 ans TV PG Young Maximum ratings permitted are Adult Canada 14 13 ans TV 14 Custom Select to set ratings manually Canada See page 58 for details Change Password Select to change your password Select Country U S A Select U S A rating for reference only This model is for Canada and Mexico only Canada Select to use Canadian ratings see page 58 Continued 57 Viewing Blocked Programs Selecting Custom Rating Options X To ensure maximum blocking capability the age based ratings should be used XV If you select Block be aware that the following programs may be blocked news sports weather emergency broadcasts political programs public service announcements and religious programs 58 To deactivate the parental control feature Set Parental Lock to Off when in the Parental Lock setting To change the password 1 In the Parental Lock setting use the arrow buttons to highlight Change Password and press to select it 2 Enter a new four digit password using the 0 9 buttons Confirm the new password by entering it again 4 Press MENU to exit the setting screen You can view a blocked program by entering the password d Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program 2 Enter your password using the 0 9 buttons Parental Lock will be canceled temporarily until you turn your TV off Canadian custom rating options Th
32. des of the TV In addition make sure that there are no obstacles in front of the ventilation slots If the message still appears after the dust or obstacles are removed the TV may need servicing Call your local Sony Service Center The TV cools down its projection lamp when the power is turned off It takes up to two minutes for the picture to come back after the TV is turned on again Wait for a while until the picture comes back Turn off the TV for a while or let the TV run on another channel Unlike plasma TV and CRT TV image retention on this TV is not permanent It is only a temporary condition see page 10 If screen is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ambient light part of the screen may appear white even when TV is power off This is due to the strong light reflecting off the TV screen and reflections coming behind the screen This is a structural property of the projection TV and is not a defect m m The replacement lamp does not light up 72 Position your TV away from such light sources It is time for you to replace the projection lamp used in you TV Turn to page 66 on How to Replace the Lamp and follow the direction on replacing the lamp Use only the lamp designated for your TV model After the lamp is replaced select the Lamp Replacement option then select Start in the Setup menu The lamp door or lamp might not be securely attached Repeat the steps on page 66 to en
33. different wide screen modes to view the signal from your computer Resolution 1152 x 648 or lower Resolution higher than 1152 x 648 WIDE gt 8 Fulli Resolution 1152 x 648 or lower Resolution higher than 1152 x 648 16 9 or more than Less than 16 9 16 9 or more than 16 9 PC format PC format 16 9 PC format O Q eve O Q Incoming O Q PC signal OXQ O O O O O Q Normal This mode is This mode is not available not available Full 1 Full 2 Zoom 42 Using the Menus Overview of MENU MENU provides one button access for controlling your TV It enables you to perform a variety of tasks intuitively with a control panel on the screen rather than a variety of remote control button presses When you press the Crew button you can easily perform basic TV functions such as Switching between external inputs viewing your favorite stations and changing or customizing your settings snuayy ay buisn 1 Press MENU on the remote MENU control panel appears External Inputs Move Select EB IP 4 ME MENU 2 Press 4 to highlight the item 3 Press to select 43 The MENU screen gives you access to the following items Icon External Inputs S Favorites 0 E Settings 44 Description The External Inputs feature lets you select equipment
34. e Custom Rating setting includes the following options Option Description English Rating C All children C8 Children 8 years and older G General programming PG Parental guidance 14 Viewers 14 and older 18 Adult programming French Rating G General programming 8 ans Not recommended for ages under 8 13 ans Not recommended for ages under 13 16 ans Not recommended for ages under 16 18 ans Programming restricted to adults U S A Rating See TV Rating on page 59 for details This model is for Canada only the following US custom rating options are provided for reference Option Description Movie Rating G All children and general audiences PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 Parental guidance for children under 13 R Restricted viewing parental guidance is suggested for children under 17 NC 17 No one 17 and under and X TV Rating Age Based Options Block programs TV Y by their rating TV Y7 content or both TV G Content Based Options TV PG TV 14 TV MA FV D L S V Unrated Allow Block programs or movies that are Block broadcast without a rating children Directed to children age 7 and older General audience Parental guidance suggested Parents strongly cautioned Mature audience only Fantasy violence Suggestive dialog Strong language Sexual situations s6ulyas ay Violence Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating Bl
35. e TV Cannot change channels with If you are using the TV to change channels first press TV FUNCTION once the remote control and the TV indicator lights up If you are using another device to change channels be sure you have not inadvertently switched your TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting If you are using another device to change channels be sure to press FUNCTION for that device For example if you are using your cable box to change channels be sure to press SAT CABLE FUNCTION once and the SAT CABLE indicator UOIeuloJu 12410 lights up Remote control does not 1 Ifyou replaced the batteries to the remote recently the code numbers for the video operate non Sony video equipment may need to be reset equipment 4 There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are attempting to operate 1 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 Picture Problem Possible Remedies No picture screen not lit no If your TV does not turn on and a red light keeps flashing your TV may need sound service Call your local Sony Service Center Make sure the power cord is plugged in Press POWER on the front of the TV Press TV VIDEO to cycle through the connected video sources Try another channel it could be station trouble Continued 69 Problem Possible Remedies Dar
36. e audio cable for the sound See page 30 for connecting to your personal computer For service use only Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment You can use these outputs to listen to your TV s audio through your stereo system Connects to your equipment s component video and audio L R jacks Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO 4 or the composite video 6 connections 15 AL 84 Buronpouju TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel To open the panel To open the front panel of your TV push up the panel door just under the PUSH OPEN mark Item 1 MENU 1 1 TV VIDEO TIMER LED eb lj LAMP LED POWER N Infrared Receiver POWER Speaker 16 amp gt VOLUME t CHANNEL Description Press to display MENU to activate the i gt and buttons Press again to exit MENU to activate the TV VIDEO VOLUME and CHANNEL buttons Press to confirm the selection or setting Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV s video inputs Press to adjust the volume Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold either or When lit in orange i
37. e next page describes the buttons on the remote control Topic Page Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control 32 Button Descriptions 33 Programming the Remote Control 35 Manufacturer s Codes 36 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 37 Special Buttons on the Remote Control 40 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA R6 batteries supplied by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment To avoid possible damage from battery leakage remove the batteries if you anticipate the remote control will not be used for an extended period Handle the remote control with care Avoid dropping it getting it wet or placing it in direct sunlight near a heater or in high humidity Your remote control be programmed to operate most video equipment See Programming the Remote Control on page 35 32 Button Descriptions IV VIDEO SLEEP POWER TV POWER Button gt 1 TV VIDEO 2 SLEEP 3 FUNCTION Buttons 4 0 9 ENT 5 6 JUMP 7 8 SURROUND 9 SOUND RO GUIDE pc 11 RETURN 19 BD DVD DVD VCR Operating Buttons X The 5 button CH button and PLAY button have a tactile dot Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the TV Description Press to cycle through the video equipment co
38. e only with PC Normal is not available if the PC input resolution mode connected is greater than 1152 x 648 through HDMI inputs Full 1 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display Sew page 30 and page area keeping its original aspect ratio A black frame will appear on the surrounding of the picture 54 If 4 3 Default is set to anything but Off the Wide Mode setting changes only for the current channel When you change channels or inputs Wide Mode is automatically replaced with the 4 3 Default setting To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed set 4 3 Default to Off Option Description Auto Wide 4 3 Default Select the default screen mode to use for 4 3 sources Display Area Horizontal Center Vertical Center Vertical Size Full 2 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area A black frame will appear on the surrounding of the picture Zoom On Off Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the wide screen Select to automatically switch the wide mode based on the input signal Select to keep the Wide Mode in its original size and aspect ratio This option is not available for HDMI PC input Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom Off Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture to fill the 16 9 screen keeping the original image as much as possible Select to return the 4 3 picture
39. e the menu screen or move back to previous layer if you are in the multilayer menu item When FUNCTION is switched on BD Blu ray Disc DVD or DVR VCR these buttons operate the video equipment you have programmed into the remote control For details see Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control on page 37 149 PREV Press to replay the current program from the previous Chapter Mark if any or from the beginning of the live TV cache REPLAY Press to replay the current program for a set period of time ADVANCE Press to advance forward a set period of time when playing back a recorded program Pl NEXT Press to advance forward to the next Chapter Mark if any or to live TV when playing back a recorded program 444 fast reverse Press to play a program in fast rewind mode gt PLAY Press to play a program at a normal speed Ww fast forward Press to play a program in fast forward mode PAUSE Press to pause playback STOP Press to stop the playback of a recorded program Continued 33 34 ITVIDEO SLEEP POWER POWER CD Ce PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT Wt PLAY wa ISUAL SEARCH PAUSE STOP Button VISUAL SEARCH MUTING VOL DVD VCR Record Buttons BD DVD TOP MENU MENU POWER TV POWER FREEZE 21 PICTU
40. ectrical shock Do not touch the lamp receptable once the lamp has been removed Q When the lamp eventually burns out you may hear a noticeable pop sound This is normal and it is inherent to this type of lamp Inrare instances the bulb may pop inside the lamp unit but the lamp unit is designed to contain all of the broken glass pieces inside the lamp unit This television s lamp contains mercury and should be disposed of properly Consult your local authorities regarding safe disposal The material contained in this lamp are similar to those of a fluorescent lamp so you should dispose of it in the same way 1 Tum off the power on the main unit Wait several minutes then unplug the power cord The cooling fan will continue to operate for about two minutes after turning the power off 2 Wait at least 30 minutes after unplugging the power cord to allow the lamp to cool down before replacing it To avoid being burned do not touch the lamp receptacle once the lamp has been removed Take the new lamp out of the box Do not touch the glass portion of the new lamp Do not shake the lamp Vibration can damage the lamp or shorten its life Avoid touching the front glass of a new lamp or the glass of the lamp receptacle This may reduce picture quality or lamp life diced 4 Remove the outside lamp cover Choose your model type A or B V Lamp door 5 Remove lamp door
41. ess 4 or to scroll through the label characters A Z 0 9 etc Then press to select the highlighted character Repeat to add characters to the label 3 Press to return to the Channel setting or press MENU to exit the settings 6e Accessing the Parental Lock Settings 1 Press MENU 2 Select Settings 3 Hiehlight 4 Press to select To highlight an option and to change settings press Press to confirm the selection To exit the Parental Lock press The Parental Lock setting allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels Selecting Parental Lock Options XV If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system you should select Child Youth or Young Adult to help simplify the rating selection To set more restrictive ratings select Custom A password needs to be setup before Parental Lock settings can be accessed for the first time This password is required for any future access to the Parental Lock settings If you have lost your sBuies ay i password see Lost password on page 71 The Parental Lock settings include the following options Option Description Rating Off Turn Parental Lock off No programs are Turn ratings on off and blocked from viewing select a rating system Child Maximum ratings permitted are Cana
42. ety of optional equipment to your TV This section provides some of the individual connections you can make For multiple connections please refer to the Quick Setup Guide If You Are Connecting See Page VCR and Cable 25 VCR and Cable Box 26 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 28 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 29 Camcorder or Video Game Equipment 30 Camcorder or Video Game Equipment 30 Audio Receiver 31 24 VCR and Cable Use this hookup if Q You have cable TV that does not require a cable box Disconnect all power sources before making any connections 1 Connect the CATV cable to the single input jack of the splitter Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the output jack of the splitter to the TV s VHF UHF CABLE jack VCR s input jack Use A V and S VIDEO cables to connect the VCR s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter s other output jack to the AL eui Bunoeuuo2 i If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO use a VIDEO cable yellow instead of the S VIDEO cable Rear of TV Coaxial CABLE cable S VIDEO VIDEO SEL AUDIO L VCR AUDIO R AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO E 9 p ao IN Cables are often Li t color coded to connectors Coaxial cable 3 Connect red to red 25 white to white etc A V cable S VIDE
43. ghlight cursor tte Select a track directly 0 9 ENT Select item Master volume VOL MUTING Operating a DVD VCR Combo Unit To Do This Press Do This Press A dr control to operate DVR VCR FUNCTION Search the picture forward or backward PP or lt 4 during playback Move highlight cursor aver Turn on off POWER and select DVD Select the DVD F1 Select the VCR F2 Record VCR e BD DVD MENU or CH or 0 9 ENT Display the disc menu or top menu TOP MENU Change channels VCR using tuner CH duringt Play gt Adjust tracking VCR ae Stop Index search 4 l Pause INPUT SELECT TV VIDEO Operating a HDD DVD Combo Unit To Do This Press Do This Press i Record oe s i n control to operate DVR VCR FUNCTION RECPAUSE Turn on off POWER REC STOP Select the HDD F1 Specify the previous chapter track 4 Select the DVD F2 Specify the next chapter track gt Play gt Replay ee Stop m Advance y 38 To Do This Press To Do This Press BD DVD MENU or Pause Display the disc menu or top menu TOP MENU Search the picture forward or backward PP 4 during playback INPUT SELECT TV VIDEO Move highlight cursor tte and select Operating a DVR To Do This Press To Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate DVR VCR FUNCTION Jump forward to the next available gt the DVR chapter Turn on off POWER Stop Play gt
44. ght or other strong illumination shines on the screen part of the screen may appear white due to reflections from behind the screen This is a structural property of the TV Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight The picture quality may be affected by your viewing position For the best picture quality install your TV according to Recommended Viewing Area on page 13 I When installing your TV against a wall keep it at least 4 inches 10 cm away from the wall Projection Lamp O Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source It is time to replace the lamp with a new one not supplied when the message Projection lamp is nearing end of life Please replace the lamp appeared on the screen the lamp replacement indicator on the front panel blinks in red screen images become dark no image appears on the display after prolonged use Inrareinstances the bulb may pop inside the lamp unit but the lamp unit is designed to contain all of broken glass pieces inside the lamp unit See Replacing the Lamp on page 66 I When the lamp eventually burns out you may hear a noticeable pop sound This is normal and is inherent in this type of lamp Cooling Fan This TV uses a cooling fan You may hear the noise of fan running depending on the placement of your TV The noise may be more noticeable during the night or when the background noise level is low Disposal of Used Batte
45. he Screen Surface Dust and dirt on the screen can affect the picture quality To dust off the screen use a soft cloth Be sure to follow the cleaning instruction on page 5 for stubborn stains and dirt Temporary Image Retention When high contrast non moving images such as station logos and channel numbers are displayed for a long period of time there may be some image retention on the screen This is only a temporary condition Turning off the power for a while or letting the TV run on another channel will eliminate the image retention Indicators Projection Lamp How to replace the lamp see page 66 s 4 _ Screen The indicators show the current status of your TV If there is a change in the Indicators AL 94 Buronpouju condition or a problem with the TV the indicators will flash or light up in the manner described below to let you know that it requires your attention Indicator Flashing because POWER flashing LAMP indicator flashes TIMER indicator is lit green The lamp for the light source is preparing to turn on When it is ready the green indicator stays on red The lamp door or the lamp is not securely attached The red indicator will continue to flash in intervals of three blinks at a time until the lamp door or the lamp is placed correctly When the lamp door or the lamp is securely attached the TV will turn on with green indicator The projection lamp has burned
46. he equipment In that case operate by the remote control supplied with the equipment Operating a Cable Box To Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate ihe cable box SAT CABLE FUNCTION POWER Turn on off Operating a Satellite Receiver To Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver SAT CABLE FUNCTION Turn on off POWER Select a channel 0 9 ENT Change channels CH Back to previous channel JUMP Operating a VCR To Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate DVR VCR FUNCTION the VCR Turn on off POWER Change channels CH Record e Play gt Stop m Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer To Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate the DVD DVD VCR FUNCTION Turn on off POWER If you have a DVD changer F1 to skip disc Play gt Stop m H press again to resume Pause normal playback To Do This Press Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel To Do This Press Display channel number Display SAT Guide Display SAT Menu Move highlight cursor Select item To Do This Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause Select a channel INPUT SELECT 0 9 CH 3 JUMP gt y lt DISPLAY GUIDE MENU tte Press gt 44 H press again to resume normal playback 0 9 ENT TV VIDEO To Do This
47. here is consistent output between programs and commercials 9 AL 84 BuronpoJju Enjoying Your TV Notes on the TV Screen 10 To enjoy your for years to come and maintain its original picture quality you should perform periodic maintenance To enjoy clear picture Prevent sunlight or other light sources from shining directly onto the screen The screen surface is easily scratched Do not rub touch or tap it with sharp or abrasive objects see Contamination on the Screen Surface on page 5 When not using the TV for a long period of time Q Unplug the AC power cord from the outlet if you anticipate not using the TV for more than a week When turning off the power The cooling fan will continue to operate for about two minutes Allow several minutes before unplugging from the outlet or switching the breaker off On moisture condensation If your TV is moved directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a humid room or if the room temperature changes suddenly the picture may blur or show poor color This is caused by moisture condensation on the lenses inside Wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate before turning on the TV When the condensation has evaporated the picture will return to normal To minimize reflection the screen surface has a special coating Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage the screen surface Special care is required Cleaning t
48. ied for remote control 1 Quick Setup Guide 1 Warranty Card 1 Product Registration Card 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Non metric weights and measures are approximate Optional accessories HDMI cable HDMI to DVI cable Component video cable S VIDEO cable A V cable Audio cable TV Stand SU RG1IS for KF 42E200A SU RG12L for KF 50E200A Lamp XL 2400 Ultra High Pressure Lamp D D DCL DL B The availability of optional accessories depends on stock 75 12410 Index 0 9 buttons 33 4 3 Default 55 5 1 Channel DVD using with remote control 38 A Adding channels to the channel list 56 Adjusting audio Steady Sound 52 Advanced Iris 49 Advanced Settings 51 ANT button 33 AUDIO L R jacks described 15 Audio Out 53 AUDIO OUT jack described 15 Audio receiver connecting 31 Auto Program 56 Auto Wide 55 B Balance adjusting 52 Bass adjusting 52 Batteries inserting in remote 32 BBE 52 Blu ray Disc player using with remote control 38 Brightness adjusting 50 Cable 56 connecting with VCR 25 using with remote control 37 Cable Box connecting with VCR 26 Camcorder connection 30 Canadian Ratings 58 Caption Vision 60 Change Password 57 CHANNEL button 16 Channel settings 48 56 76 Channel Show Hide 56 Channels Auto Program 56 creating labels 56 CineMotion 9 61 Clear White 51 Clock Timers setti
49. is required for installing the specified product Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation Trademark Information TruSurround XT SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Licensed by BBE Sound Inc under one or more of the following US patents 5510752 5736897 BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound Inc Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S A and other countries Blu ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu ray Disc Association WEGA Grand WEGA Steady Sound Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation This TV incorporates High Definition H LJ IT Multimedia Interface HDMITM technology HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC EL ENERGY STAR Continued 3 Important Safety Instructions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat so
50. ist on page 23 f To view scrambled channels tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to usually channel 3 or 4 and then use the cable box to Switch channels Rear of TV VHF UHF s video S VIDEO cable AL eui Bunoeuuo2 i Coaxial m CATV cabe 2 Q IN cable p 1 y Coaxial Splitter AN cable 5 cable Cable box AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO PFP Coaxial cable Cables are often If you are connecting a color coded to digital cable box you will connectors Connect red need a special bi to red directional splitter white to white etc designed to work with your cable box DVD Player with Component Video Connectors DVD player Use this hookup if Your DVD player has component YPsPr jacks Disconnect all power sources before making any connections 1 Usea component video cable to connect the DVD player s YPsPr jacks to the TV s YPsPr jacks Use the HD DVD IN 4 or 5 input The YPsPn jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled or Y B Y and R Y If so connect the cables to like colors 2 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player s AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV s AUDIO IN jacks Be sure to use the same row of inputs that you used for the video connection HD DVD IN 4 or 5 Component
51. ite down information such as phone numbers recipes etc To cancel FREEZE and return to normal viewing press the FREEZE button again FREEZE Frozen gt picture Using the WIDE Button X When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal that is 4 3 aspect ratio picture with a black bar at each side Full returns the picture to its original size You can also access the Wide Mode settings in the Screen settings For details see page 54 Wide screen mode lets you watch 4 3 normal broadcasts in several wide screen modes 16 9 aspect ratio 4 3 Original source 16 9 Original source Standard definition source High definition source WIDE 3 Full 4 When the TV receives a 720p 1080i signal Normal cannot be selected Changing the wide screen mode 4 3 Original source 16 9 Original source Standard definition source High definition source HH Wide Zoom Normal This mode is not available Full Zoom ais AL 24 Using the WIDE Button in PC Mode You can also access the PC Wide Mode settings in the Screen settings For details see page 54 X Depending on the signal from your PC your TV will display black frame around the picture in various width Less than 16 9 PC format While in the PC Mode press the WIDE button to toggle through
52. ity For the best picture quality install your TV within the areas shown below Model Viewing distance KF 42E200A min 5 9 ft approx 1 8 m KF 50E200A min 6 6 ft approx 2 0 m Horizontal Viewing Area Vertical Viewing Area 13 AL 84 f Side and Rear Panel 14 2 VIDEO HD DVD IN 1080 720p 480p 4801 4 VHF UHF 5 CABLE 6 S VIDEO T AUDIO 1 a vineo C tuao O 1 3 6000 9 HD DV VIDEO IN a HDDVD Ho IN R L AUDIO AUDIO OUT VARIFIX t C r 6 yi SERVICE ONLY i10 Jack Description 1 N ej b s e El HD DVD IN 2 1080i 720p 480p 480i VIDEO IN 2 AUDIO IN 2 L MONO R VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO VHF UHF CABLE VIDEO IN 1 3 VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R HDMI IN 6 HDMI R AUDIO L HDMI IN 7 Service Port AUDIO OUT VAR FIX L R HD DVD IN 4 5 10801 720 480p 480i L AUDIO R Connects to your equipment s component video output jacks Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO 4 of rear panel or the composite video 6 of rear panel connections When Auto is selected for the Vide
53. ity high quality sources i e DVD player satellite receiver Progressive Recommended for still pictures 4 DRC Mode is most effective when watching 480i source DRC Mode is not available when using the Freeze feature also not available when watching 480p 720p or 1080i sources Option Description DRC Palette Allows you to customize the level of detail Reality and Advanced Settings Available in Custom Picture Mode smoothness Clarity 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 1 Press to select DRC Palette AE MENU 2 Press the arrow buttons to adjust the position of the marker As you move the higher along the Reality axis the picture becomes more detailed As you move the to the right along the Clarity axis the picture becomes smoother 3 To save the setting press Z DRC Palette is most effective when watching 480i source DRC Palette is not available when Noise Reduction is set to Auto or using the Freeze feature also not available when watching 480p 720p or 1080i sources Advanced Settings can be adjusted with the following options Reset Cancel OK Black Corrector High Medium Low Off Gamma Max High Medium Low Off Clear White High Low Off Color Corrector High Low Off 51 sBuies ay i J Accessing the Sound Settings 1 Press MENU
54. k 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 Black box on screen Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen Certain programs on DVD or other digital sources display a loss of detail especially during fast motion or dark scenes Sound d a a a Adjust the Picture Mode option in the Picture setting see page 49 Adjust the Brightness option in the Picture setting see page 50 Check the antenna cable connections Adjust the Color option in the Picture setting see page 50 Check the antenna cable connections Try another channel it could be station trouble Press ANT to change the input mode see page 33 Adjust the antenna Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars neon signs or hair dryers Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the problem You have selected a text option in the Setup setting and no text is available See page 60 to reset Setup selections To turn off this feature set the Caption Vision option to Off If you were trying to select closed captioning select CC1 instead of Text 1 4 Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16 9 this is especially common with theatrical releases Your TV will show these programs with black bands at the to
55. lace the lamp see page 66 If you are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a splitter as described on page 26 you must use a special bi directional splitter that is designed to work with your digital cable box Contact your cable provider for details Continued 71 Problem Possible Remedies TV cabinet creaks A slight creaking noise occurs from the bottom part of the TV The cooling fan seems to be louder High Temperature Warning message appears The TV does not turn on Image left on the screen image retention White spot on the screen when powered off Lamp Replacement message appears d When the TV is in use there is a natural rise in temperature causing the cabinet to expand or contract and may be accompanied by a slight creaking noise This is not a malfunction Advanced Iris applies a mechanical iris system When Advanced Iris is set natural creaking noise occurs due to the basic structure of the optical unit The creaking sound is an inherent nature of this system and is not a defect Dust may be collected around the ventilation fan area blocking the ventilation holes Be sure to keep the fan area free from dust If the TV 15 used at hieh altitudes and set to High the cooling fan runs faster and its sound becomes louder If the TV is not used at high altitudes set Cooling Mode to Normal see page 61 Make sure to remove dust from the ventilation slots on the rear and both si
56. lection To run Initial Setup the first time you turn on your TV TVPOWER Press to turn on the TV The Initial Setup screen appears First please connect cable or antenna Start auto program now AL eui i 2 Press or to highlight the on screen display language Then press The f Y N message First please connect cable or s antenna and Start auto program now will appear 3 Highlight Yes then press Auto Program performed through Initial Setup will automatically create a list of receivable channels Auto Program may take a few minutes to complete If you cancel the Auto Program before all receivable channels are scanned you may want to perform the task later see To run Auto Program at a later time below If you selected No during the Initial Setup the Initial Setup message will appear each time you turn on the TV until you complete the Auto Program as a reminder To run Auto Program at a later time Before running the Auto Program make sure that you have selected the correct signal input for your TV See Cable under Selecting Channel Options on on page 56 Select Settings in MENU and then go to Channel settings 2 Select Auto Program then select Yes Z Auto Program will create a list of receivable channels for the current input VHF UHF antenna or CABLE 23 Connecting Optional Equipment You can connect a vari
57. lite Receiver SAT signals are selected by the SAT Box connected to the VIDEO and Cable Antenna INPUT TV signals are selected from the signal connected to the CABLE input Disconnect all power sources before making any connections 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver s SATELLITE IN jack 2 Use A V and S VIDEO cables to connect the satellite receiver s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks Use a coaxial cable to connect your cable or your antenna to the TV s VHF UHF CABLE jacks f your satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO use a VIDEO cable yellow instead of the S VIDEO cable Rear of TV 3 VHF UHF Coaxial cable CABLE VIDEO AUDIO L AUDIO R S VIDEO Satellite receiver SATELLITE IN 1 AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO tte Satellite antenna cable 2 LINE OUT B uU D A V cable Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc S VIDEO cable 21 AL eui Bun2 uuo2 i Equipment with HDMI Connection The HDMI jack provides both video and audio signals so it is not necessary to connect an audio cable Equipment with DVI Connection Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc X When connecting to a DVI output audio ca
58. ll on the cord For details concerning safety precautions see Important Safety Instructions on page 4 Installing The TV should be installed near an easily accessible power outlet To prevent internal heat buildup do not block the ventilation openings Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41 F 5 C If the TV is transported directly from a cold to a warm location or if the room temperature changes suddenly the picture may be blurred or show poor color due to moisture condensation In this case please wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate before turning on the TV I S To obtain the best picture do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight It is recommended to use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling or to cover the windows that face the screen with opaque drapery It is desirable to install the TV in a room where the floor and walls are not of a reflective material See pages 12 and 13 for more information on the installation 00 0 00 CAUTION Use the following Sony appliance s only with the following TV STAND SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO 42 200 KF 50E200A SONY TV STAND MODEL SU RGIIS SU RG12L NO Use with other TV STAND may cause instability and possibly result in injury To Customers Sufficient expertise
59. lor coded to connectors 0 Connect red to red LINE OUT white to white etc AUDIOR AUDIOL VIDEO S VIDEO E N B Audio cable About Using HDMI If you are connecting equipment with DVI connector with this TV you will to DVI Adapter need to use an adapter You can use an HDMI to DVI cable or an HDMI 18 adapter not supplied Both are available from your local electronics store When you use the adapter you will also need to use separate audio cables for sound as DVI connector is for video signals only HDMI to DVI cable 0 0 HDMI adapter Audio cable Basic Connections The way in which you connect your TV will vary depending on how your home receives a signal antenna and satellite cable and cable box and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR If You Are Connecting See Page Cable System or VHF UHF Antenna System 20 Nocable box or VCR Cable Box 20 Q Cable box unscrambles only some channels usually premium channels No VCR Satellite Receiver and Cable Antenna 21 Equipment with HDMI Connection 22 Equipment with DVI Connection 22 Setting Up the Channel List 23 If you are connecting a VCR See the connections described on pages 25 and 26 19 AL eui Bunoeuuo2 i Cable System VHF UHF Antenna System Cable Box For best results use this connection if you Have a cable or an antenna Do not have a cable box or
60. nal questions related to the use of your Sony television please contact our Customer Information Services Center Visit http www sony com TV support Canada 1 877 899 SONY 7669 Before calling Sony customer support please write down the model and serial numbers of your TV 65 12410 Replacing the Lamp How to Replace the Lamp 66 The Projection lamp like all lamps will eventually lose brightness and functionality which affects the overall performance of your Television How long the Lamp maintains its brightness will vary depending upon your usage and environmental conditions To maintain the quality of your viewing experience Sony recommends that you replace the Lamp 1 after approximately 8 000 hours of use the TV will display a message reminding you to replace the lamp 2 when the screen becomes dark or the color looks unusual or 3 when the LAMP indicator on the front of the TV flashes N WARNING Electric appliances can cause fire or high temperature resulting in injury or death Be sure to follow the instructions below Use a Sony XL 2400 replacement lamp not supplied for replacement Use of any other lamp may damage the TV QO Do not remove the lamp for any purpose other than replacement Doing so may cause injury or fire QO Do not put flammable materials and metal objects inside the lamp receptacle of the TV after removing the lamp Doing so may cause fire or el
61. ndicates one of the timers is set When it is set this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off For details see page 62 Flashes in red when the lamp for the light source has burned out For details see Replacing the Lamp on page 66 Lights up in green when the TV is turned on If the LED blinks in red continuously this may indicate the display unit needs servicing see contacting Sony information on page 2 When the red LED blinks only three times the lamp door of the lamp unit or the lamp itself is not securely attached see page 67 Receives IR signals from the remote control Do not put anything near the sensor as its function may be affected Press to turn on and off the TV Outputs the audio signal The CHANNEL button has a tactile dot Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the TV Connecting the TV Overview To display clear crisp pictures you must connect your TV correctly and select the correct Wide Mode to display the picture in the correct aspect ratio see Using the WIDE Button on page 41 It is strongly recommended to connect the antenna using a 75 ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality signal A 300 ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio noise and the like resulting in signal deterioration If you use a 300 ohm twin lead cable keep it as far away as possible from the TV Making Video and The signals that enter your TV and connected devices will
62. need to output in Audio Connections the correct format using the suitable connections Below are different types of video connectors available these days Your TV comes with all types of connectors with the exception of the DVI connector but your cable box or satellite receiver may be equipped with this type When connecting your TV use the inputs that are available on your devices that provide the best video performance as described below Best Video Separate audio Performance Connector type connection required HDMI HDMI No High Definition Multimedia Interface o DVI Digital Visual Interface S Component video 480i 480p 720p 1 080i svoo S VIDEO VIDEO Composite video RF Coaxial No Yes 5 UDIO R An adapter is necessary when you are connecting a DVI equipped device to this TV see page 18 17 AL eui Bunoeuuo2 i About Using If the optional equipment you are connecting has S VIDEO jack S VIDEO shown at left you can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality compared to an A V cable Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal you also need to connect audio cables for sound as shown below Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV m Tm S VIDEO cable i G L mono QY Cables are often Equipment with S VIDEO Aloe co
63. nels Label Channels Fa d Eu Mo To highlight an option and to change settings press Press to confirm the selection To exit the Channel press Selecting Channel Options X Channels that you set to Hidden can only be accessed with the 0 9 buttons 56 The Channel settings include the following options Option Description Favorite Channels Cable Auto Program Show Hide Channels Label Channels Lets you set up a list of your favorite channels For details see Using Favorites in MENU on page 45 Select On if you are using cable Select Off if you are using an antenna to receive channels Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels for the current input VHF UHF or CABLE Select to start the Auto Program Allows you to show or hide channels that appear in the Program Guide and when you use the CH buttons to channel surf Channels that are set to Hidden do not appear in the Program Guide or when you use the CH buttons 1 Press or to highlight the channel that you want to show or hide 2 To change a channel s setting to Shown or Hidden press 3 Toshow or hide more channels repeat steps 1 and 2 Allows you to assign labels such as station call letters to channel numbers 1 Press 4 or to scroll through the channel numbers Then press to select the channel number that you want to assign a label 2 Pr
64. ngs 48 62 Closed caption modes 60 Color Temp adjusting 50 Color adjusting 50 Connecting Audio receiver 31 Cable box 20 Camcorder 30 DVD player 28 29 Personal Computer 30 31 VCR 25 27 Cooling Mode 61 D Display Area 55 DISPLAY button 34 Display turning off 34 DRC Mode 50 DRC Palette 51 DVD player using with remote control 37 with A V connectors connecting 29 with component video connectors connecting 28 E English Rating 58 ENT button 33 External Inputs MENU 44 45 F Favorite Channels setting up 56 Favorites MENU 44 45 FREEZE button 34 40 French Rating 58 FUNCTION button 33 G Gamma 51 H HD DVD IN jack 1080i 720p 480p 4801 described 15 HDMI 15 HDMI IN jack described 15 High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI 9 Horizontal Center 55 Hue adjusting 50 Infrared Receiver IR 16 Inputs labeling 60 J JUMP 40 JUMP button 33 L Label Channels 56 Label Video Inputs 60 LAMP LED 16 Lamp Replacement 61 Lamp replacing 66 68 Language 61 M MENU 43 MENU button 16 37 Movie Rating 59 MTS 53 MUTING button 34 N Noise Reduction 50 Off turning off the TV 16 On turning on the TV 16 Parental Control described 9 Parental Lock settings 48 57 Password changing 57 PC Wide Mode 54 Personal Computer connecting 31 Picture 50 PICTURE button 34 Picture Mode Custom 49 Standard 49 Vivid 49 Picture settings 47 49 POWER button 16 P
65. nnected to your TV s video inputs Press repeatedly to select the desired amount of time Off 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 90 minutes or 120 minutes before TV turns off automatically The FUNCTION button indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which external equipment the remote control is operating When the remote control is set to operate the external equipment these buttons will operate the equipment you choose You must first press one of these FUNCTION buttons to operate the corresponding equipment See page 35 for Programming the Remote Control Press 0 9 to select a channel the channel changes after 2 seconds Press ENT to change channels immediately AL Press to select digital channels on your cable box or satellite receiver non operable button for this TV Press to jump back and forth between two channels The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that was selected with buttons described above in 4 and 5 Displays a message and jumps to the TV mode Non operable button Press to select TruSurround XT audio effect or Off to turn this feature off Press to cycle through different sound settings Dynamic for enhanced treble and bass Standard for spoken dialog and Custom for flat setting To be used with your connected satellite receiver that supports program guide Non operable button for this TV Press RETURN to either clos
66. o 2 Component option in the Setup settings the component video function will be the default stream when present see page 61 Connects to the composite video output jack on your camcorder or other video equipment When connecting composite video to VIDEO IN 2 be sure to select Video 2 Component to Off in the Setup settings to activate both audio and video function for composite connection see page 61 Connects to the audio L R output jacks of your equipment such as camcorder or other video equipment which you want an easy access Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the composite video 6 RF input that connects to your cable or VHF UHF antenna signal Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your VCR or other video equipment A third composite video and audio VIDEO 2 is located on the left side panel of the TV HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface provides an uncompressed all digital audio video interface between this TV and any HDMI equipped audio video equipment such as a set top box Blu ray Disc player DVD player A V receiver as well as PC HDMI supports enhanced or high definition video plus two channel digital audio You can also connect a DVI equipped device to your TV by using an HDMI to DVI cable When HDMI to DVI cable is used to connect your equipment for video be sure to us
67. ocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating The content ratings will increase depending on the level of the age based rating For example a program with a TV PG V Violence rating may contain moderate violence while a TV 14 V Violence rating may contain more intense violence 59 Accessing the Setup Settings 1 Press MENU 2 Select Settings 3 Highlight 4 Press to select English Gal D th a E M To highlight an option and to change settings press Press to confirm the selection To exit the Setup press Gay Selecting Setup Options 60 The Setup settings include the following options Option Description Caption Vision Allows you to select the closed caption options CC1 CC2 CC3 Displays a printed version of the CC4 dialog or sound effects of a program Should be set to CC1 for most programs Text1 Text2 Text3 Displays network station information Text4 presented using either half or the whole screen if available Off Caption Vision is turned off Info Banner Set to On or Off Select On to display the program name time remaining and other information if the broadcaster offers this service Also displays when the channel is changed or the DISPLAY button is pressed Label Video Allows you to label the audio video equipment you have Inputs connec
68. org Do not leave the used lamp near flammable materials or within the reach of children Q Do not pour water onto the used lamp or put any object inside the lamp Doing so may cause the lamp to burst For replacement lamp information visit Canada http www sonystyle ca tv Troubleshooting If you have additional questions service needs or technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV please visit our website or call one of the following numbers http www sony com TVsupport 1 877 899 SON Y 7669 in Canada Remote Control Problem Possible Remedies Remote control does not The batteries could be weak Replace the batteries operate Check the orientation of the batteries Qj Press TV FUNCTION once and the TV indicator lights up You may have inadvertently pressed SAT CABLE FUNCTION which changes the remote control to SAT or CABLE mode Make sure this unit s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet 4 Florescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation try turning off the florescent lamps Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles Ifthe High Temperature Warning message appears turn off the TV and wait until the TV s projection lamp cools down approximately 5 minutes If the remote control still does not work make sure to dust the ventilation slots on the rear of the TV and the cooling fan to provide adequate ventilation around th
69. ortion of the TV while grasping the top with the other hand as shown in the illustration below KF 42E200A KF 50E200A If you have connected cables and cords be sure to unplug them before moving the TV To ensure the safety of children and the TV keep children away from the TV during installation Climbing on or pushing the or its stand may cause it to fall and damage the TV As a protective measure secure the TV as follows Using the TV stand with support belts Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU RGI1S for KF 42E200A SU RGI2L for KF 50E200A with a support belt designed for your TV 2 When using the SU RG11S for KF 42E200A SU RG12L for KF 50E200A stand for your TV you must use the support belt When Installing Your TV against a Wall Recommended Viewing Area Keep your TV at least 4 inches 10 cm away from the wall to provide proper ventilation Blocking the ventilation opening of the cooling fan may damage the TV i 12 inches 4 i approx 30cm i 4inches _ 4inches 10cm M M 10cm 4 inches 27 10 Never install the TV as follows Air circulation is blocked Air blown into cooling fan Do install the TV near any ventilation as it may affect the normal TV operating temperature Your viewing position may affect the picture qual
70. oubleshooting 69 Remote Control 69 Picture i cei cte cete poet 69 SOUNG iiie eter dete 70 Chanmnels eee tenues 71 Gerieral s 71 PC Input Signal Compatibility Chart 73 Specifications eere 74 Index IND OX cR 76 Introducing the TV Welcome Package Contents Features Thank you for purchasing this Sony s LCD projection TV This manual is for models KF 42E200A and KF 50E200A Canada model only Along with your new the packing box contains a remote control and two AA R6 batteries See page 74 for the complete list of packaging contents Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include Q WEGA Engine Delivers superb picture quality from any video source by minimizing the signal deterioration caused by digital to analog conversion and stabilizing the signal processing This engine features unique Sony technology including DRC Digital Reality Creation MF V1 Unlike conventional line doublers the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal s NTSC waveform with the near HD equivalent by digital mapping processing The DRC Palette option lets you customize the level of detail Reality and smoothness Clarity Advanced Iris Automatically detects the brightness of the screen By adjusting the iris shutter this feature can
71. p and bottom of the screen For more details check the documentation that came with your DVD or contact your program provider The compression used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs may cause your TV s screen to display less detail than usual or cause artifacts small blocks or dots pixelations to appear on your screen This is due to your TV s large screen and ability to show very fine detail and is normal for certain digitally recorded programs Adjust the reality clarity in the DRC Palette setting see page 51 to optimize the picture while viewing these sources Problem Possible Remedies Good picture no sound Audio noise Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box Sound seems weak or insufficient 70 Press MUTING so that Muting disappears from the screen see page 34 Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Sound setting see page 53 Make sure the MTS option is set to Stereo or Mono see page 53 When the HDMI IN input is in use surround sound such as AC 3 and DTS cannot be input Change the sound setting for the external input device to Linear PCM Make sure that the antenna is connected with 75 ohm coaxial cable Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords To avoid TV interference make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box s remote control Then press TV FUNCTION once the T
72. peakers Select from High Low and Off The BBE option is not adjustable it is grayed out if the Sound Mode option is set to Dynamic BBE is High or Standard BBE is Low All three options are available only in Custom mode 52 Option Description MTS Stereo Enjoy stereo bilingualand Auto SAP mono programs Mono Speaker On Off Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo Select to automatically switch to second audio programs when a signal is received If no SAP signal is present the TV remains in Stereo mode Select for mono reception Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts 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 system speakers Audio Out This option can be set only when the Speaker option is set to Off Easy control Variable of volume adjustments Fixed The TV s speakers are turned off and the audio output from your audio system can still be controlled by the TV s remote control The TV s speakers are turned off and the audio output of the TV is fixed Use your audio receiver s volume control to adjust the volume and other settings through your audio system The MUTING button on your remote control is available when Audio Out is set to Variable and does not function when set to Fixed 53 sBuies ay Accessing the Screen Setting
73. perate other equipment In such cases use the equipment s own remote control 35 Manufacturer s Codes Manufacturer EE Manufacturer Code DVD Players Sony DV Samsung 322 313 321 Admiral M Ward 330 335 Sony 751 763 Aiwa 338 344 Scott 312 313 321 335 General Electric RCA 755 Audio Dynamic 314 337 323 324 325 326 Hitachi 758 Broksonic 319 317 Sharp 327 328 756 309 308 Signature 2000 338 327 757 Citizen 332 Ward Mitsubishi 761 Craig 302 332 SN 2009 Oritron 759 Curtis Mathes 304 338 309 Sylvania 308 309 338 310 Panasonic 753 Daewoo 341 312 309 Symphonic 338 Philips 757 DBX 314 336 337 Tashiro 332 Pioneer 752 778 Dimensia 304 a 21 Emerson 319 320 316 317 eac gt gt 318 341 Technics 309 308 Toshiba 754 Fisher 330 335 Toshiba 312 311 Zenith 760 762 Funai 338 Wards 327 328 335 331 General Electric 329 304 309 332 DVD VCR Combo Units Go Video 322 339 340 Yamaha 314 330 336 337 Goldstar 332 Zenith 331 Sony Hitachi 306 304 305 338 Broksonic 76 Instant Replay 309 308 Cable Boxes JVC 175 1 309 305 304 330 Panasonic 777 314 336 337 Sony 230 Samsung 774 314 336 337 345 Hamlin Regal 1 223 224 225 Toshiba 773 346 347 Zenith 768 Kenwood 314 336 332 337 Jerrold 201 202 203 204 LG 332 General Inst 205 206 207 208 HDD DVD Combo Units Motorola 218 222 LXI SEARS 332 305 330
74. process Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural looking Select Off to disable the detection Select High to use the TV at an altitude of 5 000 feet 1 500m or higher Select Normal to use the TV at normal altitude sBuies ay When the lamp nears the end of its life a message will appear every time the TV is turned on After the lamp is replaced select this option then follow the steps on screen Select to display information about your TV model 61 the Clock Timers Settings 1 Press MENU 2 Select Settings 3 Highlight Current Time 4 Press to select To highlight an option and to change settings press Press to confirm the selection To exit the Clock Timers press Ga Selecting The Clock Timers settings include the following options a oo Option Description Sleep Allows you to select the amount of time Off 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 90 minutes or 120 Select to set the clock minutes that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off and to program your TV automatically RUE DES two Timer 1 You can use the Timers to program the TV to turn on and off i and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled viewing times times Once the options Timer 2 P are set TIMER LED Timer 1 and Timer 2 cannot be set until you set the C
75. ries To preserve our environment dispose of used batteries according to your local laws or regulations Contents Introducing the TV Welcome csscserssenecensneessceesssceesensnereseeeesneneneeens 9 Package Contents 9 Features uuu uui certe eror 9 Enjoying Your TV 10 Notes on the TV sese 10 ICI 10 Indicators 2 eroe Decio 11 Projection Lamp 11 Installing the TV 12 Carrying Your TV 12 Take Precaution during Installation 12 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over 12 When Installing Your TV against a Wall 13 Recommended Viewing Area 13 Side and Rear 14 TV Controls and Connectors 16 Front Panel a 16 aus PEE 17 Making Video and Audio Connections 17 About Using S 18 About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter 18 Basic Connections 19 Cable System or VHF UHF Antenna 20 Cable Box issih kee anti ea a 20 Satellite Receiver and Cable Antenna 21 Equipment with HDMI Connection
76. risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture UTIO RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIR A This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure Safety O Operate the TV only on 120 V AC The plug is designed for safety purposes to fit into the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer Ifanyliquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet unplug the TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before operating it further O Ifyou will not be using the TV for several days disconnect the power by pulling the plug itself Never pu
77. s 1 Press MENU 2 Select Settings Wide Zoom Normal 3 Highlight ci Wide Zoom 4 Press to select To highlight an option and to change settings press Press to confirm the selection To exit the Screen press Ga Selecting Screen The Screen settings include the following options OF tions Option Description Wide Mode is Wide Mode Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture to fill the 16 9 8 unavailable while Select a screen screen keeping the original image as much as Freeze page 40 possible mode to use for 4 3 sources Normal Select to return the 4 3 picture to its original size and aspect ratio 4 Normal is not available when you are watching 720p or 1080i sources Full Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally only to fill the display area Zoom Select to proportionally enlarge 10801 and 720 sources For 480p and 480i sources Zoom will vertically stretch the image to fill the screen To change from one Wide Mode setting to another use the WIDE button on the remote control see page 41 21 This Wide Mode option is not available grayed out while your TV is in PC input mode For adjusting screen size while in PC input mode see PC Wide Mode X PC Wide Mode feature PC Wide Mode Normal Select to display the picture in its original size availabl
78. ss 4 to move the on screen cursor To select an item press Press to access Tools menu with commonly used options such as Picture Mode Sound Mode Wide Mode Add to Favorites and Caption Vision Press to access the following with the MENU Watch TV see page 46 Select channels from the Favorite Channels you stored see page 45 View signals from external equipment such as DVD VCR and others see page 45 Adjust or customize TV settings see Using the Settings on page 47 Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold down either button Press to select the function of connected components For details see Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control on page 37 Programming the Remote Control RECPAUSE REC STOP cD DVD TOPMENU MENU Fi TV VIDEO SLEEP POWER TV POWER BD DVD DVR VCR SAT CABLE F2 C The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment BD Blu ray Disc DVD 101 DVR VCR 901 Sony Dream System SAT CABLE 801 Sony Satellite Receiver Follow the steps below to program your TV s remote control to operate non Sony video equipment Find the three digit code for your equipment from the Manufacturer s Codes listed on page 36 If more than one code number is listed try entering from the code listed first 1 Press and hold the 225 3 or FUNCTION button you want to
79. st of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify You can create a list using the Add to Favorites option 1 Highlight Favorites from the MENU control panel and press The Favorite Channels list appears 15 CDE Move Select Exit 2 Make your selection by pressing to highlight the desired channel then press G To add the current channel to the list of Favorite Channels highlight Add to Favorites and press When the Favorite Channels list is full select Edit Favorites to remove a channel from the list or go to the Channel settings and select Favorite Channels to edit the channel 45 Using TV in MENU The TV feature displays the most recently viewed channel Highlight TV from the MENU control panel and press f you have not completed the initial channel setup see page 23 it will tune to the lowest channel number To run Auto Program see page 56 Using Settings in MENU The Settings feature lets you enter to the settings screen where most of advanced settings and adjustments are performed See Overview on page 47 Navigating Through Settings The Settings screen provides access to the features 1 2 3 4 Press Cv Select Highlight the item Picture Sound Screen Channel Parental Lock Setup Clock Timers Press to select an option To exit Settings press Ga The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation 46 Unavailable
80. sure that they are both installed securely PC Input Signal Compatibility Chart Resolution Horizontal Vertical VESA standard Signals Horizontal x Vertical frequency KHz frequency Hz DoD Line Refresh rate VGA 640 x 480 31 5 60 640 x 480 37 5 75 v 640 x 480 43 3 85 v 720 x 400 31 5 70 SVGA 800 x 600 35 2 56 v 800 x 600 37 9 60 v 800 x 600 46 9 75 v 800 x 600 48 1 72 v XGA 1024 x 768 48 4 60 v 1024 x 768 56 5 70 v 1024 x 768 60 75 v WXGA 1280 x 768 47 4 60 v 1280 x 768 47 8 60 v 1152 x 648 40 3 60 CVT Corresponding to the VGA signal These signals do not support Normal display mode Coordinated Video Timing This TV does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync f a signal other than in the above chart is input it may not be displayed properly or may not be displayed as you set For the best picture quality it is recommended to use signals with a 60Hz vertical frequency from a personal computer In plug and play signals with 60Hz vertical frequency will be selected automatically Noise may be detected under certain conditions If unsupported signals are used you will see the message Unsupported Signal 73 12410 i Specifications Projection System LCD Panel Projection Lens Antenna Lamp Television System Visible Screen Size Picture measured diagonally Channel Coverage Number of Inputs Outputs HDMI IN Video IN 3 LCD
81. ted to the TV so you can identify them when using TV VIDEO When in this setting 1 Press or to highlight an input to label then press to select it 2 Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the labels 3 Press to select the equipment you connected to each of the input jacks on the back of your TV Select Skip if you do not have any equipment connected to a particular input X If you choose to use the composite connection for Video 2 Component be sure to select Off to activate for composite use Option Description Language Video 2 Component CineMotion Cooling Mode Lamp Replacement Product Information Video 1 7 DVD Cable Box Satellite BD VCR Receiver DVR Game Camcorder PC 8mm Skip PC label is available for Video 6 and Video 7 only If you select Skip your TV skips the selected connection when you press TV VIDEO Select to display all on screen settings in your language of choice English Espa ol Francais Auto Select to switch automatically between the component video jacks YPsPr AUDIO L MONO AUDIO R and the composite video jacks VIDEO AUDIO L MONO AUDIO R on the left side of the TV VIDEO HD DVD 2 IN depending on the cable connection Off Select to activate the composite video jacks VIDEO AUDIO L MONO AUDIO R on the left side of the TV Select Auto to optimize the screen display automatically detecting film content and applying a reverse 3 2 pulldown
82. urces such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer HUA 217 TV SERVICE DEPT fe 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped
83. urrent lights up in orange Time 1 Press or to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2 To set the timer press To go directly to programming Timer 1 or 2 press instead of pressing gt 2 Press or to highlight one of the following options then press Program Select to set the Timer by day time duration and channel Off Select to turn off the Timer Your previous settings are saved 3 Ir you selected Program in step 2 press and to set the day s hour minute AM PM duration and channel number Press or press to confirm each setting and move to the next setting Press to go back to the previous setting 4 Press MENU to exit the setting screen An LED on the front panel will light indicating the Timer has been set 62 Option Description Current Time You can set the current time 1 2 Press to select Current Time Press and to set the current time day hour minute and AM PM Press or press to confirm each setting and move to the next setting Press to go back the previous setting Press MENU to exit the setting screen 63 sBuies ay Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics Topic Page Contacting Sony 65 Replacing the Lamp 66 Troubleshooting 69 PC Input Signal Compatibility Chart 73 Specifications 74 Optional accessories 75 Index 76 Contacting Sony If after reading these operating instructions you have additio
84. video cable 8 B 1 LINE OUT 5 VIDEO OUT Y e VIDEO OUT S LINK DIGITALOUT R AUDIO1 L VIDEO OPTICAL COAXIAL Exi 28 color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc AUDIO R AUDIO L n 3D DVD IN 1 0i 720p 480p 480i Cables are often Audio cable To take advantage of the Wide Mode feature set the DVD player s aspect ratio to 16 9 For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD player DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors DVD player Use this hookup if Your DVD player does not have component YPsPx jacks Disconnect all power sources before making any connections 1 Use an A V cable to connect the DVD player s AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV s AUDIO IN jacks 2 Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player s S VIDEO jack to the TV s S VIDEO jack LINE OUT AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO ad D ALD CFT Rear of TV S VIDEO Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc ANN cable f f If your DVD player is not equipped with S VIDEO use a VIDEO cable yellow instead of the S VIDEO cable To watch a DVD press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input

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