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  • Page 2 Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the projection TV, below the Sony logo, on the sticker, and also on the TV box (white label). Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

  • Page 3: For Safety

    HDMI Licensing LLC. Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, CineMotion, and Twin View are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. ClearEdge VM, and HD Detailer are trademarks of Sony Corporation. For Safety Be careful when moving the projection TV When you place the projection TV in position, be careful not to drop it on your foot or fingers.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introducing the Projection TV Welcome ... 7 Setting Up the Projection TV Overview ...9 Carrying Your Projection TV...10 Positioning the TV...10 TV Controls and Connectors...11 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna...14 Connecting Optional Equipment ...21 Using the CONTROL S Feature ...38 Setting Up the Channel List ...39 Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (Flash Focus)...40 Adjusting the Convergence Manually ...41...
  • Page 7 Using the Video Menu ...62 Using the Audio Menu ...64 Using the Screen Menu ...66 Using the Channel Menu ...67 Using the Parent Menu...69 Using the Setup Menu ...72 Overview ...75 Glossary ...76 Contacting Sony ...77 Troubleshooting...77 Specifications ...81 Optional Accessories...82 Index ...83...

  • Page 8: Introducing The Projection Tv

    Introducing the Projection TV Welcome This chapter describes the contents of the package in which the TV is shipped and provides an overview of the features of your projection Package Contents Along with your new projection TV, the package contains a remote control and two AA batteries.
  • Page 9 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Component Video Inputs: Offers high quality video for DVD (480p, 480i), and digital set-top box (HD1080i, 720p) connections. ™ HD Detailer : Wideband video amplifier has a high bandwidth frequency rating, which allows it to send more video information to the screen, resulting in finer picture quality, especially for HD sources.

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Projection Tv

    Setting Up the Projection TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV. Topic Carrying Your Projection TV/Positioning the TV TV Controls and Connectors Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna Connecting Optional Equipment Using the CONTROL S Feature Setting Up the Channel List Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (Flash Focus) Adjusting the Convergence Manually (Manual Convergence)

  • Page 11: Carrying Your Projection Tv

    Carrying Your Projection TV Carrying the TV requires four or more people. Models KP-51/57WS520 provide casters. Be sure to move your projection TV using these casters. Positioning the TV ˚ ˚ Recommended Vertical Viewing Angle ˚ ˚ Recommended Horizontal Viewing Angle...

  • Page 12: Tv Controls And Connectors

    TV Controls and Connectors Model KP-46WT520 provides video inputs (Video 2) on the side. To access, push in and release as shown. Models KP-51/57WS520 provide video inputs (Video 2) on the front. To access, push up and release as shown. KP-46WT520 Front Video Inputs 1 S VIDEO...

  • Page 13: Front Panel

    Blinks when the TV is turned on, then shuts off when the picture is displayed. If the LED blinks continuously, this may indicate the TV needs service (see “Contacting Sony” on page 77). 7 POWER Press to turn on and off the TV.
  • Page 14 TV. These video connections provide better picture quality than the VHF/UHF (8) connections. 5 CONTROL S Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to other Sony IN/OUT infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S function.

  • Page 15: Basic Connections: Connecting A Cable Or Antenna

    Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna The way in which you will connect your TV varies, depending on how your home receives a signal (cable, cable box, antenna) and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR. If You Are Connecting Cable or Antenna Only ❏...

  • Page 16: Cable Or Antenna Only

    Cable or Antenna For best results, use one of the following connections if you are connecting a cable or an antenna and you: Only ❑ ❑ The connection you choose depends on the cable type you have in your home, as described below. 75-ohm coaxial cable (usually found in newer homes) Cable Type VHF Only or...

  • Page 17: Cable And Antenna Only

    Cable and Antenna For best results, use this connection if you: ❑ Only ❑ Cable Type Cable TV (CATV) and Antenna About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, you cannot view CATV channels in the right dual picture window. Have a cable and an antenna.
  • Page 18 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ... Switch the TV’s input Press between the cable and inputs. antenna to switch back and forth between the TV’s VHF/UHF and AUX...

  • Page 19: Cable Box And Cable Only

    Cable Box and Cable Only ✍ For best results, use this connection if: ❑ ❑ With this connection you can: ❑ ❑ About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, you can use all the dual picture features for unscrambled channels coming directly into the TV’s VHF/UHF input jack.
  • Page 20 To connect the cable box and cable If you have a digital cable box, you cannot use this connection because the TO CONVERTER jack is not compatible with digital cable boxes. Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ...

  • Page 21: Cable Box Only

    Cable Box Only For best results, use this connection if: ❑ ❑ With this connection you can: ❑ About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, all channels come into the TV through your cable box and only one unscrambled signal is sent to the TV, so you cannot use the dual picture features.

  • Page 22: Connecting Optional Equipment

    Connecting Optional Equipment Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional equipment: If You Are Connecting VCR and Cable VCR and Cable Box Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver and VCR DVD Player with Component Video Connectors DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Camcorder Audio Receiver...

  • Page 23: Making Video Connections

    Making Video Your TV includes several types of video inputs. When connecting your TV, use the inputs that are available on your components that Connections provide the best video performance, as described below. Best Video Performance HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Component video S VIDEO Composite video...

  • Page 24: About Using S Video

    About Using S VIDEO Example of an S VIDEO Connection Equipment with S VIDEO If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (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.

  • Page 25: Vcr And Cable

    VCR and Cable For best results, use this connection if: ❑ About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, you can use all the dual picture features. To connect the VCR and cable Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 23.
  • Page 26 Watch cable channels Press illustration). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See to operate the VCR “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 46-47. Activate the TV remote Press...

  • Page 27: Vcr And Cable Box

    VCR and Cable Box For best results, use this connection if: ❑ About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, you can use all the dual picture features. With this connection you can: ❑ ❑...
  • Page 28 Watch the VCR Press illustration). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See to operate the cable box or “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 46-47. Activate the remote control to...

  • Page 29: Satellite Receiver

    Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 23. Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, etc. Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s satellite input jack. Use an A/V cable to connect the satellite receiver’s A/V output jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks.
  • Page 30 Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the satellite receiver input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 46-47. Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION.

  • Page 31: Satellite Receiver And Vcr

    Watch the VCR Press Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the to operate the satellite remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 46-47. receiver or VCR...
  • Page 32 CATV cable Splitter (not supplied) Satellite antenna cable Coaxial Coaxial cable cable Satellite receiver CATV cable A/V cable Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, etc. A/V cable...

  • Page 33: Dvd Player With Component Video Connectors

    Watch the DVD player Press illustration). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. to operate the DVD player See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 46-47. Activate the TV remote...

  • Page 34: Dvd Player With S Video And Audio Connectors

    Watch the DVD player Press illustration). Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. to operate the DVD player See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 46-47. Activate the TV remote...

  • Page 35: Camcorder

    Camcorder For easy connection of a camcorder, the TV has front A/V input jacks. If you prefer, however, you can connect the camcorder to the TV’s Using rear A/V input jacks. S VIDEO jacks? See page 23. To connect a camcorder KP-51/57WS520 S VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN...

  • Page 36: Audio Receiver

    Audio Receiver For improved sound quality, you may want to play the TV’s audio through your stereo system. To connect an audio system Use an audio cable to connect the TV’s audio output jacks to the audio receiver’s line input jacks. Audio cable To line input Receiver...

  • Page 37: Dvi-Equipped Device

    DVI-Equipped If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has DVI (Digital Video Interface) output, use the following connection. Device To connect a device that has DVI OUT: ✍ Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ...

  • Page 38: Hdmi-Equipped Device

    HDMI-Equipped If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has a High- Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), use the following Device connection. To connect a device that has HDMI OUT: ✍ Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ...

  • Page 39: Using The Control S Feature

    Using the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL S allows you to control your system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. In addition to allowing you to control multiple devices with one remote control, the CONTROL S feature allows you to always point your remote control at your TV, instead of having to point it at the other equipment, which might be hidden or out of direct line of sight.

  • Page 40: Setting Up The Channel List

    Setting Up the Channel List After you finish connecting the TV, you need to run the Auto Program feature, which automatically creates a list of available channels. The Auto Program screens appear when you turn on your TV for the first time after hooking it up. Using Auto To run Auto Program the first time you turn on your TV Program...

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Convergence Automatically (Flash Focus)

    Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (Flash Focus) The projection tube image appears on the screen in three colors (red, green and blue). If they do not converge, the color is poor and the picture blurs. Before you use your TV, be sure to adjust the convergence.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Convergence Manually

    Adjusting the Convergence Manually The Convergence feature gives you more control over the picture’s convergence than the Flash Focus feature, allowing you to fine-tune the convergence. ✍ For details on using the Setup Menu, see page 72. Before adjusting the convergence manually for the first time, you must first perform Flash Focus (as described on page 40).

  • Page 43: Notes On Adjusting The Convergence Manually

    Notes on ❑ Adjusting the Convergence ❑ Manually ❑ ❑ ❑ Allow the TV to warm up for about 30 minutes before you adjust the convergence. For best results, stand about 3 to 5 feet back from the picture when adjusting the convergence. Begin with the crosses in the center area of the screen and, once those are adjusted, move to the crosses on the edges of the screen.

  • Page 44: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control Overview This chapter describes how to set up, program, and use the TV’s remote control. Topic Inserting Batteries Button Descriptions Programming the Remote Control Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control Inserting Batteries ✍ Remove the battery cover from the remote control. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E terminals on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

  • Page 45: Button Descriptions

    Press to freeze the window picture. Press again to restore the picture. For details see page 59. qf VOL +/- Press to adjust the volume. * MUTING VOL +/- buttons also function with Sony DVD Dream™ Systems VOL+ Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro. Also available (ENTER) to change channels...
  • Page 46 Button Description qg RESET Press to reset the settings to the factory defaults. See pages 63 and 65. Also used to clear Favorite Channels, (see page 58), and Manual Convergence (see page 42). qh SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically.

  • Page 47: Programming The Remote Control

    Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment. If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedure to program the remote control.
  • Page 48 Sony Broksonic Panasonic Samsung Toshiba Zenith HDD/DVD Combination Units Manufacturer Code Sony 770, 771, 772 DVD 5.1 Ch Manufacturer Code Sony (DAV) 601, 602, 603, A/V Receivers Manufacturer Code Sony DVD Players Manufacturer Code Sony General Electric Hitachi Magnavox Mitsubishi...

  • Page 49: Using Other Equipment With Your Tv Remote Control

    To Do This ... Switch the TV’s input to the VCR, DVD player, or other connected equipment Set up the TV remote control to operate non-Sony equipment Operating a VCR To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the VCR...

  • Page 50: Operating A Cable Box

    Display the DVD player Menu (Setup) Display the DVD Menu Move highlight (cursor) Using the F1 and Using this Sony Device ... F2 Buttons DVD/VCR Combination DVD HDD Combination DVD Dream™ System DVD Five- and Mega-Disc...

  • Page 52: Using The Features

    Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV. Topic Watching TV Using Wide Mode Using Twin View Using Favorite Channels Using the Freeze Function Page...

  • Page 53: Watching Tv

    Watching TV To Do This ... For a complete list of all Activate the remote control to the functions of the remote operate the TV control, see pages 43-47. Turn on/off the TV Tune directly to a channel Adjust the volume Mute the sound Alternate back and forth between two channels...

  • Page 54: Using Wide Mode

    Using Wide Mode The Wide Mode feature lets you change the picture size for both standard-definition (480i/480p) and high-definition (720p/1080i) You can also access the sources. Wide Mode settings in the ❑ Screen Menu. For details, see page 66. Using Wide Mode with Standard Definition (480i/480p) Sources Example WIDE Wide Zoom...

  • Page 55: Using Wide Mode With High-Definition (720P/1080I) Sources

    Using Wide Mode with High-Definition (720p/1080i) Sources Example WIDE Full (native 16:9) Full (upconverted 4:3) WIDE Wide Zoom WIDE Zoom When you change channels or inputs, the Wide Mode settings revert to the 480i or 480p). Description Full displays the picture at its original size. If the source is a 16:9 high-definition (720p/1080i) signal, the picture fills the screen.

  • Page 56: Using Twin View

    Using Twin View Twin View lets you see two pictures from two sources — from an antenna, VCR, DVD, etc. — on the screen at the same time. You hear the sound from only one of the sources at a time, but you can choose which source’s sound is selected.

  • Page 57: Activating The Picture

    Activating the You can use the while using Twin View. Picture To Do This ... To activate the picture in the right window To activate the picture in the left window Functions Available in the Active (Highlighted) Window To Do This ... Tune directly to a channel Adjust the volume Mute the sound...

  • Page 58: Changing The Picture Size

    Changing the The zoom feature lets you vary the relative size of the left and right pictures. Picture Size To Do This ... Enlarge the active picture Make the active picture smaller When you adjust the picture sizes, the TV memorizes the change.

  • Page 59: Using Favorite Channels

    Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify. Creating a List of Favorite Channels MENU For details on using the Channel Menu, see page 67. Displaying a List of Favorite Channels...

  • Page 60: Using The Freeze Function

    Using the Freeze Function picture. You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. ✍ FREEZE in progress button allows you to temporarily capture a program’s FREEZE The Freeze feature is not available while you are using the Twin View. When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press FREEZE...

  • Page 62: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Overview The Menu gives you access to the following features: Menu Icon Press MENU to enter and exit Menus. Navigating Through Menus To Do This ... Display the Menu Move through the Menus Move through the Menu options Menus include navigation Select an option to change help text that appears at the...

  • Page 63: Using The Video Menu

    Using the Video Menu To access the Video Menu, follow these steps: Display Menu Highlight MENU To change settings, press Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Menu, press Selecting Video The Video Menu includes the following options: Options Option Mode To change from one Mode...
  • Page 64 Option Advanced Video DRC Mode options are not available (grayed out) when watching 480p, 720p, and 1080i sources. For best results, use CineMotion with Video 5 or 6 (HD/DVD IN) or Video 7 (HDMI IN). * Image retention is accelerated by higher “Brightness” and “Picture” settings. See page 1 for information on image retention.

  • Page 65: Using The Audio Menu

    Using the Audio Menu To access the Audio Menu, follow these steps: Display Menu Highlight MENU To change settings, press Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Menu, press Selecting Audio The Audio Menu includes the following options: Options Option Treble Bass...
  • Page 66 Option Description Speaker 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 to Off.

  • Page 67: Using The Screen Menu

    Using the Screen Menu To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: Display Menu Highlight MENU To change settings, press Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Menu, press Selecting Screen The Screen Menu includes the following options: Options Option Wide Mode To change from one Wide...

  • Page 68: Using The Channel Menu

    Using the Channel Menu To access the Channel Menu, follow these steps: Display Menu Highlight MENU To change settings, press Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Menu, press Selecting Channel The Channel Menu includes the following options: Options Option Favorite Channels Cable...
  • Page 69 Option Channel Channels that you set to be Skip/Add skipped can be accessed only by direct (0-9 buttons) tuning. Channel Label Description Allows you to customize the channels that appear when CH+/- you use the buttons. Press to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to skip or add.

  • Page 70: Using The Parent Menu

    Using the Parent Menu The Parent Menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. To access the Parent Menu, follow these steps: Display Menu Highlight MENU Use the buttons on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. If this is the first time you are creating this password, confirm the password by entering it again.

  • Page 71: Viewing Blocked Programs

    US Models: For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For Canadian models, see page 71.) Selecting Custom Rating Options Option Movie Rating The Content-Based Ratings are linked to the level of the Age-Based Rating. For example, a program with an Age-Based Rating of TV-PG V (Violence) rating may contain moderate...
  • Page 72 Canadian Models: For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For US models, see page 70 Selecting Custom Rating Options Option English Rating French Rating U.S.A. Rating Viewing Blocked You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press the Programs password.

  • Page 73: Using The Setup Menu

    Using the Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu, follow these steps: Display Menu Highlight MENU To change settings, press Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Menu, press Selecting The Setup Menu includes the following options: Setup Options Option Caption Vision If DISPLAY is on, Caption...
  • Page 74 Option Video Label Skip label is useful for inputs that do not have equipment connected to them. Language Clock/Timers To go directly to programming Timer 1 or 2, press instead of pressing Description Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc.
  • Page 75 Option Clock/Timers (continued) You can also access Flash Flash Focus Focus by pressing the FLASH FOCUS button on the front panel of the TV. Convergence Description Current Time Press to select Current Time. Press to set the current time (day, hour, and minute).

  • Page 76: Overview

    Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Glossary Contacting Sony Troubleshooting Specifications Optional Accessories Index Page...

  • Page 77: Glossary

    Glossary analog signal A signaling method that uses continuous changes in the amplitude or frequency of an electronic transmission to convey information. aspect ratio Refers to the ratio between the width and height of the screen. This TV has a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio, as opposed to a 4:3 aspect ratio.

  • Page 78: Contacting Sony

    Contacting Sony If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).

  • Page 79: Remote Control

    There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are attempting to operate. There is a possibility that some non-Sony equipment cannot be operated by your Sony TV remote.You may need to use the equipment’s original remote control.
  • Page 80 If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may need service. Call your local Sony Service Center. Make sure the power cord is plugged in. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV.
  • Page 81 Audio Problem Possible Remedies ❏ Good picture, ❏ no sound ❏ Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box ❏ Sound seems weak or insufficient ❏ Cannot raise the volume on external audio speakers ❏ General Problem Possible Remedies ❏...

  • Page 82: Specifications

    Specifications Projection System Picture Tube Projection Lenses Antenna Television System Channel Coverage Power Requirements Inputs/Outputs HDMI IN Video (IN) S Video (IN) Audio (IN) Component Video Input CONTROL S (IN/OUT) Variable/Fixed Audio (OUT) Supplied Accessories Screen Size (measured diagonally) Speaker Output Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass Power Consumption...

  • Page 83: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories ❑ A/V Cable (VMC-810/820/830 HG) ❑ Audio Cable (RKC-515HG) ❑ Component Video Cable (VMC-10/30 HG) ❑ Control S Cable (RK-G69HG) ❑ TV Stand for KP-46WT520 (SU-46WT11)

  • Page 84: Index

    Index 0-9 buttons 4:3 Default settings Advanced Video ANT button antenna, connecting Audio Menu Audio Out AUDIO OUT jack audio receiver, connecting Auto Program (channel setup) Auto SAP, MTS setting AUX jack, described balance, adjusting bass, adjusting batteries, inserting in remote bilingual audio blocking programs.
  • Page 85 MENU button Menus Audio 61 Channel 61 Parent 61 Screen 61 Setup 61 Video 61 Mono, MTS setting Movie mode MTS/SAP button MUTING button Neutral, Color Temperature Noise Reduction Normal off, turning off the TV on, turning on the TV Parent Menu parental control, described password, changing...

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