Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product KDS-50A2000 Sony
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SXRD Projection TV Operating instructions HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE WEGA ENGINETM ._.=_E'N'r'O_,_LEV'S'ON © 2006 Sony Corporation.
Owner's Record The model and serinl numbers arc located at tile rear ol the TV. Record lhese numbers in the spaces pro_ ided below. Relcr 1olhem whene_ er you call upon your Sony de_,ler regarding lhis product.
WARNING To reduce tile risk ol tire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to l'_lin or inoisture. [] Reorient or relocate tile receiving antenna, [] Increase tile separation between tile equipment and receiver. [] Connect lhe equipment into an outlet on a circuil diltcrenl fronl lhlJt to which file receiver is connected.
Note This digital television is capable o1 receiving analog basic and digit_d basic televiskm i_rogralnming by direct connection to a cable system providing stlch pr<_lgralnmh]g+ Certain pren]itlll.
Important Safety Instructions I ) Read tllese instmctkms. 2) Keep thesv instruclions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do nol u_ this apparalus near water. 12) Use only with tile cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manul, Lcturer, or sold with the apparzmlS.
Antenna Grounding According to the NEC Relcr to section 54-300 of Panadiml Electrical Pode lor Antenna Grounding. Antenna lead-in wire Ground clam_ i__ _ _// Antenna discharge unit | Electrica_ -- _" / (NEC Section 810-20) | service | equipment .
Welcome ............................................................. 8 Features ........................................................ 8 Netes on the TV ............................................ 9 Screen .........................................
We ome Features Thank you for purchasing this Sony SXRD TM projection TV. This manual is for models KDS-50A2000, KDS-55A2000 and KDS-60A2000. Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV .
Getting Started [] Favorite Channels: Using tile MENU function, you can view and select from a list of up to 16 favorite channels without leaving the current channel. [] Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output between programs and commercials.
Getting Started Screen To minimize reflection, the screen surface has a special coating. Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage the screen surface. Special care is required. Cleaning the Screen Surface Dust and dirt on the screen can affect the picture quality.
Getting Started Installing the TV Carrying Your TV Do not grasp the pedestal or the front panel of the TV. Carrying the TV requires at least two people. Do not hold by the pedestal or the front panel of the TV. Doing so may cause these parts to break off.
Getting Started When Instalfing Your TV against a Wall Keep your TV at least 4 inches ( 10 cm) away fioln tile wall to provide proper ventilation. Blocking the ventilation opening of the cooling fan may damage the TV. 4 inches (10cm) 12 inches (approx.
Getting Started Recommended Viewing Area Your viewing position may affect tile picture quality, For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below, Model Viewing distance KDS-50A2000 nlin. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 111) KDS-55A2000 rain.
Getting Started Connecting the TV 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 "Changing the Wide Screen Mode" on page 25).
Getting Started Cable Box/ Digital Cable Box _" To change channels using the cable box, set your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on the cable box channel output.
Getting Started VCR and Cable CATV Splitter ea%, S VIDEO Coaxial cable Rear of TV ,._,_, VIDEO (yellow) 7= AUUlO-h (white) VCR _'_"--AUDIO-R AUDIORAU_OLVIDEO SVIDEO OUTI_ql /rea) __IUNE _ _ _ _ iN S VIDEO cable Coaxial cable '/-_ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.
Getting Started VCR and Cable Box/ Digital Cable Box Rear of TV CATV Splitter VIDEO (yellow)_ Coaxial I_ AUDIO'L (white)_" cca_J AUDIO R(red)_ "_" To change channels using the cable box, set your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on the cable box channel output.
Getting Started When Connecting to Optional Equipment Front Panel To open the cover Be careful not to pinch your fingers when opening the cover. [] HD/DVD IN 2 Connects to your equipment's component video (YPBPR) output jacks.
Getting Started Rear Panel [] __ For service use only F,' q % 171 [] _b [] HDMI IN 6/7 L-AUDIO-R 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, and A/V receiver.
Getting Started [] CABLE Connects to your cable signal. This CABLE input.jack, in conjunction with the VHF/UHF input.jack, lets you set up your TV to switch between scrambled channels (coming through a cable box) and nnscranabled cable channels. For details, see page 14.
Getting Started Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup After you finish connecting tile TV. you can run tile Initial Setup to create a list of available analog and digital channels. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV for the first time aiter hooking it up.
Using the Remote Control []- %_ %- [] TVNIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the video inputs. Y_ See page 45 for infoimation on seiiing up the vide0 inpui labelsl including the Skip functionl [] S.
Basic Operations [] GUIDE Press to display the guide when you are watching analog or digital channels. Using the Guide Tile guide allows you to select the channels t'mm :t channel list. The guide also provides int_nnation about the current program being shown on each channel (if information is available from the station).
Basic Operations [] BD/DVD, When FUNCTION is switched on BD (Blu-ray Disc)/DVD or DVR/VCR DVRNCR, these buttons operate the video eqnipment yon Operating have progrannned into the remote control. For details, see Buttons "Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on page 28.
Basic Operations [] PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture lnodes: Vivid, Standard, Custom. The picture lnodes can be also accessed ill the Picture settings. For details, see "Pictnre Settings" on page 34. [] WIDE Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom.
Basic Operations Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment. BD/DVD 101 (Sony Blu-ray Disc Player) DVWVCR 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.
Basic Operations Manufacturer's Codes , . .- - .,.- .., ._ ,-_ ,, DVD Players Sony DV 348 Smnsung 313, 32 l, 322 _. _ . _ _ _ _,= Admiral (M. Ward) 327 Sanyo 330, 335 Aiwa' 338. 344 Scott 312.313.321. 323. Suny 751,763 ......................
Basic Operations Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control To operate other equiplnent connected to your TV, first turn to page 27 and program the necessary code. For operating video equipment, press TV/VIDE© repeatedly until you see the video input on the screen for your connected equipment.
Basic Operations Operating a Blu-ray Disc Player (BD) to last rever_ or _ to Activate the remote control to operate BD/DVD (FUNCTION) Step through different hst lkn-ward file disc when the Blu-ray Dis.
Basic Operations Operating a HDD/DVD Combo Unit Activate tile remote control to operate DVR/VCR (FUNCTION) Record • the DVD/HDD REC PAUSE |1 Turn on/oil POWER REC STOP • Select tile HDD F 1 Specil.
Basic Operations TV Controls To open the cover Be careful not to pinch your fingers when opening the cover. PowER o (n [] MENU Press to display MENU with TV functions and settings (see "Overview of MENU" on page 32). [] =!= Press to cycle through the vkteo inputs.
Overview of MENU MENU provides one-button access for controlling your TV. [t 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 MENU button, you can select from basic TV functions: External Inputs, Favorites, Cable, Antenna or Settings.
Using the Menus (_ Tile Favorites feature lets you select programs fiom a list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify. 1 Highlight Favorites from the MENU control Favorites panel and press @. The Favorite Channels list appears. 2 Make your selection by pressing tl.
Using the Menus Picture Settings To display the Picture settings, see "Navigating Through Settings" (page 33). Picture Mode Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Standard Select for standard picture settings. Recommended for home entertainment.
Using the Menus Color Temp. Cool Select to give the white colors a bluish tint. White adiu._'tment Neutral Select to give the white colors a ueutral tiut. Warm 1, 2 Select to give the white colors a reddish tint. Available only when Picture Mode is set to Custom.
Using the Menus Advanced Settings Reset Resets all the Advanced Settings to def:mlt values (except for Available only when White Balance). Picture Mode is set to Black Correcter Euhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast. Cub'tom Gamma Adjusts the balance between the light mid dark areas of the picture.
Sound Settings Using the Menus To display the Sound settings, see "Navigating Through Settings" (page 33). Sound Mode Dynamic Select to enhance treble and bass. Standard Suitable for spoken dialog. Custom Flat setting. Allows you to store your preferred settings.
Using the Menus Alternate Audio Select alnong the available options to switch among the alternate audio streams. The Digital channels' only program you are tuned to lnay be broadcast in a different language in the alternate audio streams. .... n is _ d avaiia giei_ i alternate audio streams.
Screen Settings Using the Menus To display the Screen settings, see "Navigating Through Settings" (page 33). Wide Mode Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as much as possible. Normal Select to display the 4:3 picture in its original size when the original source is 4:3.
Using the Menus 4:3 Default Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture, to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the Select the d@mlt s'cn, en original image as much as possible. mode to use,fi)r 4.'3 Normal Select to display the 4:3 picture in its original size.
Channel Settings Using the Menus To display the Channel settings, see "Navigating Through Settings" (page 33). Favorite Channels Lets you set up a list of up to 16 of your favorite channels. 1 Press 11411, to scroll to the slot you would like to edit.
Using the Menus Parental Lock Settings To display the Parental Lock settings, see "Navigating Through Settings" (page 33). N The Parental Lock settings allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels.
Using the Menus Digital Rating Off Turn Digital Rating off. No programs that contain downloadable A_'ailabl_" only ill U.S.A. ratings are blocked from viewing. where advam'ed rati1_t&_' Custom... Select to block programs based on downloadable ratings.
Using the Menus TV Rating Age-Based Ratings Blo_!,rog,.,,,,._./,yth_.i,. TV__ ............................................................... _ii _hiidre;;i ........................................................................................... rating, content or both TV-Y7 .
Setup Settings Using the Menus To display the Setup settings, see "Navigating Through Settings" (page 33). Caption Vision (CC) Allows you to select from several closed-caption modes. On Caption Vision (CC) is turned on. Off Caption Vision (CC) is turned off.
Using the Menus '_ Edit allows you to create a custom lO-character label. Steps to edit the labels are the same as Label Channels (see page 41). /-_ If you select Skip, your TV skips this input when you press the TV/VlDEO button. L_ The Skip label is useful for inputs to which no equtpment is con nected.
Using the Menus Menu Color Enables you to select a specific color for the on-screen settings. Power Saving Select to reduce the power consumption by adjusting the lamp brightness.
Using the Menus Programming Caption Vision (CC) If you selected tile Program option under Caption Vision (CC) (see page 45), you can change tile following settings: Basic Allows you to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options. CC1, CC2, Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program.
PC Settings Using the Menus To display the PC settings, see "Navigating Through Settings" (page 33). _ PressTV/VIDEO button to switch to another input. Picture Display Mode Video Select to view video images. Text Select to view text, charts or tables.
Using the Menus Picture Adjust to increase or decrease picture contrast. Brightness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture. Color Temp. Cool Select to give the white colors a bluish tint. White adi,_'m,e,,t Neuiral Select to gi;'e the white colors a neutrai tint.
Replacing the Lamp The projection lamp, like all hunps, will eventually lose brightness and functionality, which affects the overall performance of your TV. How long the lamp maintains its brightness will vary depending upon your usage and environmental conditions.
Other Information 3 Take the new lamp out of the box. Do not touch the glass portion of the new lamp. _ Do not shake the lampl Vibration can damage the lamp or shorten its life. /,_ Avoid touching the front glass of a new !amp orthe glass of the lamp receptacle.
Other Information /_ Do not touch the inside of the lamp compartment. _ The lamp is very hot immediately after use. Never touch the glass portion of the lamp o[ the surrounding parts. /_ After the used lamp has cooled, place it into the empty box of the replacement lamp.
Other Information Put the outside lamp cover back in its place. Replace the cover, inserting it from the left side. Press the two tabs on the right side to secure the cover. 10 Turn on tile TV and set tile Lamp Replacement option in tile Setup settings (see page 47).
Other Information Troubleshooting If you have additional questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to tile use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of the following numbers: http://www.
Other Information Picture No picture (screen not lit), no [_ If your TV does not turn on and the POWER LED keeps blinking in red, your TV sound may need service. Call your local Sony Service Center. Make sure the power cord is plugged in. 1_ Press POWER on the front of the TV.
Other Information Sound Good picture, no sound [3 Press MUTING so that Muting disappears from the screen (see page 24). [3 Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Sound setting (see page 38). [3 Make sure the MTS option is set to Stereo or Mono (see page 37).
Other Information General How to reset the TV to factory Fj Turn on the TV. While holding down the t1" button on the remote control, press the settings POWER button on the TV. Release the POWER button then release the tl. button. The TV will turn itself off, then back on again with Initial Setup.
Other Information Small bright or black clot in _ It may be possible to see one or two pixels, which appear clark or bright when picture viewing up close to the screen caused during the mannthcturing of the display device. This is not a detect with your TV and will not affect the overall picture performance or reliability of your set.
Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart Resolution ........................... ..................... Horizontal fi-equency V_rtical Standard Signals Horizontal x V_rtical (kHz) fiequency (Hz) (Pixel) (Line) VGA 040 × 481) 31,5 60 VGA 640 × 480 37.
Other Information Specifications Television system: NTSC American TV Standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial) ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality/ Chan.
0-9 buttons 22 4:3 Default 40 5.1 Channel DVD using with remote control 29 A A/V Sync 38 Advanced Iris 34, 49 Advanced Settings 36 Alternate Audio 23, 38 ANT button 22 AUDIO IN jack, described 18 Audi.
O Off, turning off the TV 24, 31 On, turning on the TV 24, 31 P Parental Control 8 Password, changing 43 PC IN jack 20 Phase 50 Picture 34, 50 PICTURE button 25 Picture Mode 34 Pitch 50 POWER button 2.
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