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HISTORY Model Name : KDS-R50XBR1/R60XBR1 SERVICE MANUAL Part No. : 9-872-762-06 When clicking an item, it’s detail is displayed. Change of Date SUPP./CORR. Description of SUP/COR main text 2005.8 – – 2005.12 SUPP.-1 Addition of SERVICE MANUAL FOR BOARD REPAIR...
Television System NTSC American TV Standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial) ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 Visible Screen Size KDS-R50XBR1: 50 inches (picture measured diagonally) KDS-R60XBR1: 60 inches Channel Coverage Terrestrial (analog) 2-69 Cable TV (analog) 1-125 Terrestrial (digital)
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× × × KDS-R60XBR1 1,674 1,009 514 mm (66 inches) Mass KDS-R50XBR1 43kg (94 lb. 13 oz.) KDS-R60XBR1 51kg (112 lb. 7 oz.) Power Consumption In Use 240 W In Standby 0.5 W In i.LINK/CableCARD Standby Less than 30 W...
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When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. Replace the lamp with a new Sony XL-5100 replacement lamp (not supplied). The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV i s in use.
Electric appliances can cause fire or high temperature, resulting in injury or death. Be sure to follow the instructions below. Use a Sony XL-5100 replacement lamp (not supplied) for replacement. Use of any other lamp may damage the TV. Do not remove the lamp for any purpose other than replacement. Doing so may cause injury or fire.
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KDS-R50XBR1/R60XBR1 RM-Y914 RM-Y914 How to Replace the Turn off the power on the main unit. Wait several minutes, then unplug Lamp the power cord. (The cooling fan will continue to operate for about two minutes after turning the power off.) Wait at least 30 minutes after unplugging the power cord to allow the lamp to cool down before replacing it.
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KDS-R50XBR1/R60XBR1 RM-Y914 RM-Y914 Place the lamp halfway in. Follow the gutter in the compartment to mount the new lamp securely. Hold this part of the lamp The lamp compartment is tilted, as shown in the following illustration. Slide it in slowly by pressing the...
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RM-Y914 Place the outside lamp cover back in its place. Turn the screw with a screwdriver clockwise and secure the cover. Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL-5100 replacement lamp. Take great care when replacing the lamp or plugging in/unplugging the connecting cords.
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KDS-R50XBR1/R60XBR1 RM-Y914 RM-Y914 SAFETY CHECK-OUT ( US model only ) After correcting the original service problem, perfom the follow- LEAKAGE TEST ing safety checks before releasing the set to the customer: The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and l.
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NUMÉRO DE PIÉCE EST INDIQUÉ DANS LE PRÉSENT MAN- COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY SHADING AND MARK ! ON THE UEL OU DANS DES SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY. LES SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS, EXPLODED VIEWS AND IN THE RÉGLAGES DE CIRCUIT DONT L’IMPORTANCE EST CRITIQUE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION.
KDS-R50XBR1/R60XBR1 SECTION 1 RM-Y914 RM-Y914 SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION 1. Summary of Self-Diagnosis Function - This device includes a self-diagnosis function. - In case of abnormalities, the POWER/STANDBY indicator automatically blinks. It is possible to predict the abnormality location by the number of blinks. The Instruction Manual describes blinking of the POWER/STANDBY indicator.
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KDS-R50XBR1/R60XBR1 RM-Y914 RM-Y914 3. Blinking count display of POWER/STANDBY indicator - One blink is not used for self-diagnosis. - Example Diagnosis item LED blinks POWER/STANDBY LAMP TIMER POWER STD/DUO Lamp cover 3 times Indicators 4 times LED ON : 0.3sec LED OFF : 0.3sec...
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KDS-R50XBR1/R60XBR1 RM-Y914 RM-Y914 - The results display is not automatically cleared. In case of repairs and after repairs, check the self-diagnosis screen and be sure to return the results display to "0". - If the results display is not returned to "0" it will not be possible to judge a new malfunction after completing repairs.
KDS-R50XBR1/R60XBR1 RM-Y914 RM-Y914 2-6. DC MOTOR SFF21C/C-NP 3 DC MOTOR SFF21C/C-NP with fan dampers 1 2 screws (+PWTP2 4x16) 2 Fan guard with cushions Q box assembly (for bracket) 2-7. POWER SUPPLY BLOCK 4 2 PCB spacers 1 2 screws (+BVTP2 4x16) 3 2 Connectors 2 Remove side stay (R) by pulling it down forward.
KDS-R50XBR1/R60XBR1 SECTION 3 RM-Y914 RM-Y914 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS 3-1. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT BY REMOTE 3-1-2. Service Mode Adjustment COMMANDER 1. The SCREEN displays the item being adjusted. By using remote commander (RM-Y914), all circuit adjust- 2. Press “1” or “4” on the remote commander to select the ments can be made.
KDS-R50XBR1/R60XBR1 RM-Y914 RM-Y914 3-1-4. Adjusting Buttons and Indicator MUTING 4. To reset Lamp Time, press "2 " key [1 more time] to show the POWER following display . DISPLAY Adjustment item Example PANEL NVM OK Adjustment category Adjustment item 20 Timer...
KDS-R50XBR1/R60XBR1 RM-Y914 RM-Y914 3-4. H/V Center Confirmation and Adjust- ment Please check the picture horizontal/vertical center after the re- placement of the following parts . • Optical block • Top assembly 1, Check H/V center with 480i monoscope signal in “Full “...
KDS-R50XBR1/R60XBR1 RM-Y914 RM-Y914 BLOCK DIAGRAM (12) Supplied as the Q box ass'y for service. The parts on this board are not supplied individually MAIN TU7901 TU7900 SPLITTER OOB TUNER MAIN TUNER CN7901 TU1V TU1R ASU BOARD IC7300 TU1L CN7950 IC7318,7319...
KDS-R50XBR1/R60XBR1 RM-Y914 RM-Y914 4-2. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM J303 CONTROL S IN DSU (2/2) J301 TU2100 CONTROL S OUT SUB TUNER CN2010 CN2006 CN4200 CN7003 100P 100P CN4000 J307 CN2303 100P 100P AUDIO PC_R PC_R ATSC_9V ATSC_9V MRXIN0- AUDIO MIX5V MRXIN0+...
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KDS-R50XBR1/R60XBR1 RM-Y914 RM-Y914 Cable CARD DSU (1/2) C (LCD DRIVER) Supplied as the optics block ass'y for service. The parts on this board are not supplied individually QU (CABLE CARD) BLUE CN4202 CN9000 CN9400 CN9600 CN9050 CN7953 LVDSGND LVDSGND DUMP +...
KDS-R50XBR1/R60XBR1 RM-Y914 RM-Y914 4-3. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION Terminal name of semiconductors in silk screen printed circuit ( Schematic diagrams and printed wiring boards of the specified boards Device Printed symbol Terminal name Circuit for board replacement service are not included in this section.
KDS-R50XBR1/R60XBR1 RM-Y914 RM-Y914 4-5. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS (1) AK Board • AK BOARD SEMICONDUCTOR LOCATION Side A Side B IC2600 IC2601 IC2602 IC2603 IC2612 IC2614 TRANSISTOR Side A Side B Q2602 DIODE Side A Side B D2601 : Refer to Terminal name of semiconductors in silk screen printed circuit (see page 39) –...
KDS-R50XBR1/R60XBR1 RM-Y914 RM-Y914 (3) G Board (Side A) • G BOARD SEMICONDUCTOR LOCATION DIODE Side A Side B Side A Side B IC6101 D6001 IC6102 D6021 IC6201 D6100 IC6202 D6101 IC6203 D6102 IC6204 D6103 IC6301 D6104 IC6401 D6105 IC6402 D6106...
KDS-R50XBR1/R60XBR1 RM-Y914 RM-Y914 (4) G Board (Side B) • G BOARD SEMICONDUCTOR LOCATION DIODE Side A Side B Side A Side B IC6101 D6001 IC6102 D6021 IC6201 D6100 IC6202 D6101 IC6203 D6102 IC6204 D6103 IC6301 D6104 IC6401 D6105 IC6402 D6106...
KDS-R50XBR1/R60XBR1 SECTION 5 RM-Y914 RM-Y914 EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: • Items with no part number and no • Items marked " " are not stocked since The components identified by shading and description are not stocked because they they are seldom required for routine mark are critical for safety.
KDS-R50XBR1/R60XBR1 RM-Y914 RM-Y914 2. BOTTOM BLOCK-1 Main chassis assembly The components identified by shading and mark are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. Les composants identifies par une trame et une marque sont critiques pour la securite.
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KDS-R50XBR1/R60XBR1 SECTION 6 RM-Y914 RM-Y914 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST • Items marked " * " are not stocked since • RESISTORS Electrical parts list of the specified boards for board they are seldom required for routine replacement service are not included in this All resistors are in ohms section.
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Les composants identifies par The components identified by KDS-R50XBR1/R60XBR1 une trame et une marque shading and mark are criti- sont critiques pour la securite. cal for safety. RM-Y914 RM-Y914 Ne les remplacer que par une Replace only with part number AK F G piece portant le numero specifie.
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Les composants identifies par The components identified by KDS-R50XBR1/R60XBR1 une trame et une marque shading and mark are criti- sont critiques pour la securite. cal for safety. RM-Y914 RM-Y914 Ne les remplacer que par une Replace only with part number piece portant le numero specifie.
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KDS-R50XBR1/R60XBR1 RM-Y914 RM-Y914 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK ––––––– –––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––– ––––––– –––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––– R6213 1-245-474-21 METAL 330K 1/4W R6277 1-216-797-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R6214 1-245-474-21 METAL 330K 1/4W R6278 1-216-849-11 METAL CHIP...
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Les composants identifies par The components identified by KDS-R50XBR1/R60XBR1 une trame et une marque shading and mark are criti- sont critiques pour la securite. cal for safety. RM-Y914 RM-Y914 Ne les remplacer que par une Replace only with part number piece portant le numero specifie.
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KDS-R50XBR1/R60XBR1 RM-Y914 RM-Y914 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK ––––––– –––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––– ––––––– –––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––– < VIBRATOR > < IC > X7201 1-760-965-21 VIBRATOR, CRYSTAL IC7020 6-703-744-01 IC GP1UE26SXKOF IC7021 6-706-481-01 IC TC7SET32FU(T5RSOJF)
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.
❑ Use the AC power cord specified by Sony and suitable for the imprinted onto the screen. Continuously watching the same program can voltage where you use it.
Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, MID and Twin View are trademarks illumination or direct sunlight. It is recommended to use spot of Sony Corporation. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation and used lighting directed down from the ceiling or to cover the windows that only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector.
Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Cleaning About the TV Although the TV is made with high-precision technology, black dots may ❑ Clean the rear cover area of the TV regularly. Dust in the rear cover appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly area may cause a problem with the cooling system of the TV set.
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Contents Using Initial Setup ..........34 Introducing the TV Connecting Optional Equipment .......35 Welcome ..............9 VCR and Cable ..........36 Package Contents..........9 VCR and Cable Box ........37 Features............9 DVD Player with Component Enjoying Your TV..........11 Video Connectors...........39 Notes on the TV ..........11 DVD Player with Screen............
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Selecting PC Setup Options ......99 Accessing the Applications Settings....101 Selecting Applications Options ....101 Other Information Overview............103 Contacting Sony ..........103 Replacing the Lamp.......... 104 How to Replace the Lamp......105 Troubleshooting ..........108 Twin View............. 108...
Introducing the TV Welcome Thank you for purchasing this Sony SXRD projection TV. This manual is for models KDS-R50XBR1 and KDS-R60XBR1. Package Contents Along with your new TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA (R6) batteries. See page 116 for the complete list of packaging contents.
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Introducing the TV ❑ ™ BN Smoother : Reduces the block noise caused by digital video encoding and decoding process. ❑ S-master Full Digital Amplifier: Delivers superb clear dialog and reproduces the original sound quality while minimizing any sound fragmentation or jitter noise. ❑...
Introducing the TV Enjoying Your TV To enjoy your TV for years to come and maintain its original picture quality, you should perform periodic maintenance. Notes on the TV To enjoy clear picture ❑ Prevent sunlight or other light sources from shining directly on to the screen.
❑ When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. Replace the lamp with a new Sony XL-5100 replacement lamp (not supplied). ✍ The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV is in use.
Introducing the TV Installing the TV Carrying Your TV Carrying the TV requires at least two people. Do not hold the TV by the pedestal or the front panel. Doing so may cause these parts to break off. Do not grasp the pedestal or the front panel of the When moving the TV, place one hand in the hole on the lower portion of the TV while grasping the top with the other hand, as shown in the illustration...
Toppling Over Using the TV stand with support belts ❑ Sony strongly recommends using the SU-GW12 TV stand with a support belt designed for your TV. *You need to stretch the belt diagonally to attach it to the TV.
Your viewing position may affect the picture quality. Viewing Area For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below. Model Viewing distance KDS-R50XBR1 min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m) KDS-R60XBR1 min. 7.0 ft. (approx. 2.2 m) Vertical Viewing Area...
1 POWER/ 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” on page 2). When the red LED STANDBY LED blinks only three times, the lamp door of the lamp unit or the lamp itself is not securely attached (see page 106).
Introducing the TV Front Connectors POWER/STANDBY LAMP TIMER POWER STD/DUO VIDEO 2 INPUT i.LINK S400 STD/DUO (DV/HDV/MICROMV/TS) S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) - AUDIO - R Push up to open the front panel using the small lip on the panel. Front panel connectors are under the front panel cover Item Description 1 Memory Stick...
Introducing the TV Rear Panel CABLE DIGITAL AUDIO VHF/UHF (OPTICAL) PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL HD/DVD IN CONTROL S VIDEO IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) AUDIO (VAR/FIX) AUDIO IN Jack Description 1 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 unscrambled cable channels.
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For details, see page 87. 0 CONTROL S To control other Sony equipment with the TV's remote control, connect the CONTROL S IN/OUT IN jack of the equipment to the CONTROL S OUT jack on the TV with the CONTROL S cable.
Connecting the TV Overview Your new SXRD projection TV can receive both analog and digital broadcasting signals from antenna, satellite and cable TV. To display clear crisp pictures, you must connect your TV correctly and choose the correct display format (see “Using the WIDE Button” on page 53).
Connecting the TV About Using If the optional equipment you are connecting has an 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.
Connecting the TV 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...
Connecting the TV Cable System or For best results, use this connection if you: VHF/UHF ❑ Have a cable and/or an antenna. (This is convenient if you are using a separate rooftop antenna to receive additional channels that are not provided by your cable TV company.) ❑...
Connecting the TV Cable Box and For best results, use this connection if: Antenna ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. Before connecting a cable box, see “Using ❑...
Connecting the TV Cable Box For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles all channels, which requires you to use a cable box. Before connecting a cable box, see “Using ❑ You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 36 and 37.) the CableCARD Device”...
Connecting the TV Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. 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 to the TV’s CABLE jack, or your antenna to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
Connecting the TV Digital Cable Box or Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Digital Satellite Connect the RF coaxial cable from the CATV or satellite dish to the Receiver input of the digital cable box or digital satellite receiver. Use a component video cable to connect the digital cable box or satellite receiver’s YP jacks to the TV’s YP...
Connecting the TV Equipment with Use this hookup if: ❑ HDMI Connection Your equipment has a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI). z The HDMI jack Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. provides both video Using an HDMI cable, connect the equipment’s HDMI OUT jack to the and audio signals, so it TV’s HDMI IN jack.
Connecting the TV Equipment with DVI Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connection If you are connecting with DVI-HDTV output, you can connect to the TV’s HDMI IN jack by using an HDMI-to-DVI cable or an adapter (both not supplied).
Connecting the TV Equipment with Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Digital Audio You can use the TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT jack to connect a (Optical) digital audio device that is PCM/Dolby Digital compatible, such as an audio amplifier.
Check with your cable TV company for CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability, all of which are determined by your cable TV company — not Sony. Activating Before you can use CableCARD service, you need to insert the CableCARD...
Connecting the TV Follow the displayed instructions: Phone your cable TV company. A representative will guide you through the activation process. After your CableCARD device is activated, your cable TV company will download the service information, including the channel list, to the the CableCARD device.
Connecting the TV Setting Up the Channel List After you finish connecting the TV, you can run the 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 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).
Connecting the TV Connecting Optional Equipment You can connect a variety of optional equipment to your TV. This section provides some of the individual connections you can make. For multiple connections, refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide. If You Are Connecting See Page VCR and Cable VCR and Cable Box...
Connecting the TV VCR and Cable Use this hookup if: ❑ You have cable TV that does not require a cable box. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 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 CABLE jack.
32. ❑ 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 48. ❑...
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Connecting the TV Rear of TV CABLE VHF/UHF S VIDEO cable Coaxial cable VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO-L AUDIO-L AUDIO-R AUDIO-R CATV cable Coaxial A/V cable cable Splitter Cable box A/V cable Coaxial cable Cables are often If you are connecting a color-coded to connectors.
Connecting the TV DVD Player with Use this hookup if: ❑ Component Your DVD player has component (YP ) jacks. Video Connectors Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Use a component video cable to connect the DVD player’s YP jacks to the TV’s YP jacks.
✍ To watch the DVD, press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input (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”...
Connecting the TV Personal Computer To connect a PC (personal computer) If you connect your PC to the TV, you can watch your personal computer’s display on the TV. z When connecting to an When your PC is connected to the TV with the HD15-HD15 cable and Apple Macintosh optional audio cable, you can view and listen to the PC’s video and audio computer, use the...
Connecting the TV Camcorder or Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. PlayStation For easy connection to a camcorder or PlayStation, the TV has front audio and video inputs (shown below). Use A/V and S VIDEO cables to connect the camcorder or PlayStation AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks.
Connecting the TV Audio Receiver For improved sound quality, you may want to play the TV’s audio through your stereo system (see page 87). 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.
Watching the TV Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Page Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Button Descriptions Programming the Remote Control Manufacturer’s Codes Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control Special Buttons on the Remote Control Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.
Watching the TV Button Descriptions Button Description 1 MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to unmute. 2 FUNCTION Press repeatedly until the indicator of the equipment (TV, SAT/CABLE, DVD/VCR, i.LINK) that you want to operate lights up.
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Watching the TV Button Description qf POWER Press to turn on and on/off the TV and other audio/video buttons equipment you have programmed into the remote control. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 48. qg REC Record RESET Press when in a menu to reset the settings to the factory defaults.
SAT/CABLE Sony Satellite Receiver i.LINK Sony DVD player (i.LINK) 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. ✍ The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used with the remote control.
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* If an Aiwa VCR does not work even Realistic 309, 324, 328, 330, though you enter the code for Aiwa, enter Aiwa* 338, 344 335, 338 the code for Sony instead. Audio Dynamic 314, 337 Sansui Broksonic 317, 319 Samsung...
Watching the TV Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control To operate other equipment connected to your TV, first turn to page 48 and program the necessary code. For operating video equipment, press repeatedly until you see the video input on screen for your TV/VIDEO connected equipment.
Watching the TV Special Buttons on the Remote Control This TV comes with convenient features that can be accessed using special buttons on the remote control. Using the GUIDE This TV is equipped to show program information if it is available from the Button station.
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Watching the TV Using the Program Guide The Program Guide allows you to select the channels from a drop down list. The Guide also provides information about the current program being shown on each channel. C23.1 Make Way for Ducks! Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley, two wayward ducks on a unique mission.
Watching the TV Using the WIDE Wide screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several wide Button screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio). 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source (Standard definition source) (High definition source) Wide Mode Wide Zoom Wide Mode Wide Zoom Wide Mode...
Watching the TV Using the JUMP The JUMP button allows you to jump back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that was selected. Button Previous channel Using the FREEZE button allows you to temporarily capture a program’s picture. FREEZE You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, Button...
Watching the TV 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.
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Watching the TV Functions available in the active window To Do This ... Do This ... Tune to a channel To tune to analog channels, press 0-9 and then ENTER. For digital subchannels, press 0-9, press 0-9 again, and then ENTER. For example, to select subchannel 21.13, press 2+1+ +1+3, and then press ENTER.
Watching the TV Changing the The zoom feature lets you change the size of the left and right pictures. Picture Size To enlarge the To enlarge the left picture right picture (reduce the right) (reduce the left) Press B to Press b to activate the left activate the...
Watching the TV Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify. You can create a list using the Favorite Channels option in the Channel setting, or by using the Add to Favorites feature in the Favorite Channels guide.
Watching the TV Using the Favorite Press FAVORITES Channels Guide The Favorite Channels list appears. Preview of highlighted Favorite Channel Favorite Channels Add to Favorites 8.14 15.8 Favorite HGTV Channels 45.12 112.3 ESPN NICK Press V or v to highlight the channel you want to watch. A preview of the highlighted favorite channel appears.
Watching the TV Using the PC Input The PC Input feature allows you to connect a personal computer to your TV so you can play PC content through the TV's large display and audio speakers. ✍ For details on how to connect a personal computer to your TV, see “Personal Computer”...
Lock (protect) or delete files on the Memory Stick For more information about handling Memory Stick media, see “File Compatibility” on page 62. Memory Stick This TV is compatible with the following Sony brand Memory Stick media types: Compatibility ❑...
Using the Memory Stick Viewer File Compatibility The Memory Stick Viewer is compatible with JPEG images taken with Sony digital still cameras and MPEG1 movies taken with Sony digital cameras and camcorders. To be viewable in the Memory Stick Viewer, files must have the following file name extensions: * Some variations of MPEG1 movies may not play back correctly.
Using the Memory Stick Viewer Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick/Memory Stick Duo Inserting a Memory Locate the Memory Stick slot and insert the Memory Stick/Memory Stick Stick/Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick slot as illustrated below. When inserted properly, it should slide in with little resistance and click into place.
Using the Memory Stick Viewer Viewing Photo or Movie Files The Memory Stick Index enables you to view all photo or movie files contained in a Memory Stick as thumbnails and let you choose the files you want to display. Turn on the TV and insert a Memory Stick that contains the photo or movie files you want to view.
Using the Memory Stick Viewer Using the Photo When you select a photo from the Memory Stick Index (described on page Viewer 64), it displays as shown below, with the following controls. Information about DSC00012 Jul 30, 2005 12:59PM 640x480 12 of 25 Summer 2005 / selected photo...
Play/Pause button Previous/Next buttons Movie menu bar ✍ MPEG movies recorded in VX Fine mode with Sony digital cameras cannot be played back with the Memory Stick Viewer. To Do This ... Do This ... z The quality of the movie...
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Using the Memory Stick Viewer Using the Menu Bar Options Option Description Index Displays the Memory Stick Index, with the highlight on the currently displayed photo or movie’s thumbnail. Slide Show Displays the Slide Show menu. For details, see “Slide Show Option” on page 68.
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Using the Memory Stick Viewer Slide Show Option Option Description Start Starts the Slide Show. z The Slide Show menu is Music Allows you to select background audio to play during the Slide the same whether you Show. select it from the No additional background audio is played during Memory Stick Index the Slide Show.
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Digital Camera Selects all folders within the directories Folders defined by the DCF rules used by Sony digital cameras (see page 62). JPEG and MPEG1 files in those directories are recognized even if they do not conform to the DCF file naming rules.
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Using the Memory Stick Viewer Memory Stick When using Memory Stick media, follow these precautions: Precautions ❑ To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not turn off the TV or remove Memory Stick media from the insertion slot while data is being read (as indicated by the Memory Stick indicator light being on).
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❑ The Memory Stick has been formatted on a personal computer. Sony recommends that you back up all data stored on Memory Stick media to avoid potential data loss. In the above cases, in order to avoid potential data corruption, be sure to back up data prior to use with the TV’s Memory Stick Viewer.
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Using i.LINK Connecting i.LINK Devices This TV has three S400 i.LINK terminals (one on the front panel, and two on the back panel). You can use the following i.LINK cables with this TV: Sony Model Length VMC-IL4415 1.5 meters VMC-IL4435 3.5 meters...
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Using i.LINK i.LINK cable Rear of TV Cables are often color- coded to connectors. Connect red to red, HD/DVD IN CONTROL S VIDEO IN white to white. (1080i/720p/480p/480i) DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) i.LINK-equipped device PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL AUDIO (VAR/FIX) AUDIO-R AUDIO-L VIDEO A/V cable Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ...
For instructions on connecting i.LINK devices, see page 73. Press on the media receiver unit or the remote control. i.LINK i.LINK Device List Sony DTV Digital VCR Status: Viewing. The TV (DTV), along with all devices connected by i.LINK to the TV, appear on the i.LINK Device List.
Using i.LINK Using the i.LINK Control Panel After you select an i.LINK device using the Device List, the TV displays the i.LINK Control Panel, which allows you to use the TV’s remote to control the selected i.LINK device. If the i.LINK Control Panel is not already displayed, press on the i.LINK remote control.
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Using i.LINK To Do This ... Do This ... Go to the Device List Press V v B b to highlight Back to Device List and press Press V v B b to highlight Swap Audio and press Change the audio being played from the .
Power Setup Swap Audio Alternate Audio Full Screen Analog Video 888.888 Sony DV-VCR The following options are displayed: Option Description Alternate Each program has a main video stream (the video that you see Video when the channel is first tuned), and may have alternate video (when available) streams.
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Using the Settings Overview The Settings give you access to the following features: (Depending on the signal tuned, you may see different Setting options on your screen. Settings displayed here are with the 720p signal.) Settings Allows you to set/change Video Picture Mode (page 81) Game Mode (page 82)
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Using the Settings Settings Allows you to set/change Channel Favorite Channels (page 90) Antenna Channel Fix (page 90) Channel Digital Channels (page 90) Auto Program (page 90) Favorite Channels Channel Fix Show/Hide Channels (page 91) Digital Channels Label Channels (page 91) Auto Program Show/Hide Channels Label Channels...
Using the Settings Accessing the Video Settings MENU Press ......MENU Antenna Video Custom settings Vivid Picture Mode Standard Highlight ....... Standard Iris Picture Brightness Color Press to select ...... Sharpness Color Temp. Cool To highlight an option and to change settings, Noise Reduction Medium press V v B b.
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Using the Settings Option Description Color Temp. Choose from three color temperatures: White Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint. intensity Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint. adjustment Warm When Pro is selected in Picture Mode, select to give the white colors a red tint.
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Using the Settings Option Description Advanced Allows you to customize the level of detail (Reality) Video Palette and smoothness (Clarity) for up to three input sources. (Continued) 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.
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Using the Settings Option Description Advanced Color Select to make the colors more vivid. Select from Video Corrector High, Low, and Off. (Continued) Select to enhance the texture of the picture. Select from High, Medium, Low, and Off. Clear White Select to emphasize the white colors. Select from On or Off.
Using the Settings Selecting PC Video To display the PC screen: Options ❑ See “Using the PC Input” on Video Text page 60. Display Mode Text Iris Picture Brightness Color Temp. Cool Adjust the picture settings Resolution − − − x − − − / − − Hz Exit MENU The PC Input Video setting includes the following options:...
Using the Settings Accessing the Audio Settings MENU ......Press MENU Antenna Audio Custom settings Sound Mode Dynamic Dynamic ......Highlight Treble Clear Voice Bass Custom Balance Steady Sound . Press to select ..... Effect Dolby Virtual Stereo Audio Out Variable Speaker To highlight an option and to change settings,...
Using the Settings Option Description Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo. Enjoy stereo, bilingual and Auto SAP Select to automatically switch to second audio mono programs when a signal is received. (If no SAP programs signal is present, the TV remains in Stereo mode.) Mono...
Using the Settings Accessing the Screen Settings MENU Press MENU ......Antenna Screen Automatic sizing for 4:3 pictures Wide Mode Full Highlight ......Game Picture 4:3 Default Wide Zoom Overscan Normal Normal Vertical Center . Press to select Full ..... Vertical Size Zoom To highlight an option and to change settings,...
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Using the Settings Option Description z If 4:3 Default is set to 4:3 Default Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture, to fill the 16:9 anything but Off, the screen, keeping the original image as much as Select the default Wide Mode setting possible.
Using the Settings Accessing the Channel Settings MENU Press MENU ......Antenna Channel Program favorite channels Favorite Channels Program Highlight Channel Fix ......Digital Channels Auto Program Show/Hide Channels Label Channels . Press to select ..... To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b.
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Using the Settings Option Description Show/Hide Allows you to show or hide channels that appear in the Program z Channels that you set to Channels Guide and when you use the CH+/- buttons to channel surf. Hidden can only be Channels that are set to Hidden do not appear in the Program accessed with the 0-9 Guide or when you use the CH+/- buttons.
Using the Settings Accessing the Parental Lock Settings MENU Press MENU ......Antenna Parental Lock Press to change settings Parental Lock Highlight ......Change Password Child Select Country U. S. A. Youth Y. Adult Custom . Press to select ..... To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b.
Using the Settings Option Description Change Password Select to change your password. Select Country U.S.A. Select to use U.S.A. ratings (see page 94). Canada Select to use Canadian ratings (see page 95). To deactivate the parental control feature ❑ when in the Parental Lock setting. Parental Lock To change the password In the Parental Lock setting, use the arrow buttons to highlight...
Using the Settings Selecting Custom US custom rating options Rating Options If you selected . as the country of residence on page 93, the Custom U.S.A Rating setting includes the following options. (If you selected , see Canada z To ensure maximum page 95.) blocking capability, the age-based ratings...
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Using the Settings Canadian custom rating options If you selected as the country of residence on page 93, the Custom Canada Rating setting includes the following options. (If you selected , see U.S.A. page 94.) Option Description English Rating All children. Children 8 years and older.
Using the Settings Accessing the Setup Settings MENU Press MENU ....... Antenna Setup Select Caption Vision options Caption Vision Highlight Info Banner ......Label Video Inputs Program Language English i.LINK Standby Menu Color Gray . Press to select ....High Altitude Power Saving Standard To highlight an option and to change settings,...
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Using the Settings Option Description Label Video Video 1-3 Video 1-3, VHS, DVD, Receiver, Satellite, Cable Box, 8mm, DTV, Inputs Game, LD, Beta, Skip (Continued) Video 4-7 Video 4-7, DVD, Satellite, Cable Box, DTV, HD, Game, PVR, Skip Video 8 (PC) Video 8 (PC), Skip ✍...
Using the Settings Programming If you selected the option under (see page 96), you Program Caption Vision Caption Vision can change the following settings: Option Description Basic Allows you to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options. CC1, CC2, Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program.
Using the Settings Selecting PC Setup To display the PC screen: Options ❑ See “Using the PC Input” on Setup page 60. Auto Adjustment Phase z When there is no signal Pitch input, settings for the Horizontal Center Vertical Center PC Setup options except Power Adjust PC setup options...
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Using the Settings PC Input Signal Compatibility Chart Resolution Horizontal Vertical frequency VESA standard frequency (kHz) (Hz) Signal Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line) 31.5 –* 31.5 –* 31.5 –* ✔ 37.9 ✔ 37.5 ✔ 43.3 ✔ SVGA 35.1 ✔ 37.9 ✔ 48.1 ✔...
Using the Settings Accessing the Applications Settings MENU Press ....... MENU Antenna Applications Start Memory Stick application Start Memory Stick Highlight ......i.LINK Clock/Timers Diagnostics CableCARD . Press to select ....To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection.
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Using the Settings Option Description Clock/Timers Press V or v to highlight one of the following options, then (Continued) press Program Select to set the Timer by day, time, duration, and channel. Select to turn off the Timer. (Your previous settings are saved.) If you selected Program in step 2, press V and v to set the day(s), hour, minute, AM/PM, duration, and channel or press b to confirm each setting and...
Troubleshooting Specifications Optional accessories: Index 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. For US residents: 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or visit http://www.sonystyle.com/tv/...
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Electric appliances can cause fire or high temperature, resulting in injury or death. Be sure to follow the instructions below. ❑ Use a Sony XL-5100 replacement lamp (not supplied) for replacement. Use of any other lamp may damage the TV. ❑...
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Other Information How to Replace the Turn off the power on the main unit. Wait several minutes, then unplug Lamp the power cord. (The cooling fan will continue to operate for about two minutes after turning the power off.) Wait at least 30 minutes after unplugging the power cord to allow the lamp to cool down before replacing it.
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Other Information Place the lamp halfway in. Follow the gutter in the compartment to mount the new lamp securely. Hold this part of the lamp ✍ The lamp compartment is tilted, as shown in the following illustration. Slide it in slowly by pressing the part of the front corners of the PUSH lamp until it stops with a firm clicking sound to lock.
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Place the outside lamp cover back in its place. Turn the screw with a screwdriver clockwise and secure the cover. ✍ Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL-5100 replacement lamp. ✍ Take great care when replacing the lamp or plugging in/unplugging the connecting cords.
Other Information Troubleshooting Twin View Problem Possible Remedies ❏ I cannot get Twin View to If you are using a cable box to unscramble all channels (as shown on page 25), work. you cannot use the Twin View feature. This is because the cable box can unscramble only one channel at a time.
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. CableCARD Device...
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Some variations of MPEG1 movies may not be compatible with the Memory Stick play back correctly. Viewer. ❏ MPEG movies recorded in VX Fine mode with Sony digital cameras cannot be played back with the Memory Stick Viewer. ❏ MPEG1 quality is poor when The quality of the movie when enlarged depends on the resolution of the MPEG1 enlarged (page 66).
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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.
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Other Information Problem Possible Remedies ❏ Audio noise. Communication problems may occur if infrared communication equipment (e.g., infrared cordless headphones) is used near the TV. Please use headphones other than cordless headphones. Also, if you use infrared communication equipment other than infrared cordless headphones, move the infrared transceiver away from the TV until the noise is eliminated, or move the transmitter and receiver of the infrared communication equipment closer together.
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Other Information General Problem Possible Remedies ❏ Turn on the TV. While holding down the V button on the remote control, press the How to reset TV to factory settings. POWER button on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on again.) Release the V button.
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If no blockage is found, you may need to set High Altitude mode to On, otherwise the TV will turn off. With High Altitude set to On, if the message reappears and TV turns off again, the TV may need servicing. Call your local Sony Service Center. ❏ The signal from a selected If you have several i.LINK devices connected and operating at once, the TV may...
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Television System NTSC American TV Standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial) ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 Visible Screen Size KDS-R50XBR1: 50 inches (picture measured diagonally) KDS-R60XBR1: 60 inches Channel Coverage Terrestrial (analog) 2-69 Cable TV (analog) 1-125 Terrestrial (digital)
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PCMCIA Type I/II Speaker Output 15 W (L), 15 W (R) × 34 × 18 Dimensions (W × H × D) KDS-R50XBR1 1,453 × 863 × 478 mm (57 inches) × × KDS-R60XBR1 1,674 × 1,009 × 514 mm (66...
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Index 0 – 9 buttons 47 programming 98 CH +/– button 47 4:3 Default 89 Effect 86 Change Password 93 English Rating 95 CHANNEL +/– button 16 EXIT button 47 About Using the CableCARD Channel Fix 90 Device 32 Channel settings 80, 90 Adding channels to the channel Channel Show/Hide 91 Favorite Channels...
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Infrared Receiver (IR) 16 PICTURE button 46 Slide Advance 68 Inputs, labeling 96 Picture Mode 81 Slide Show 67 Iris 81, 85 Pro 81 Sound Mode 86, 87 Standard 81 Speaker 16, 87 Vivid 81 J, K Specifications 115 POWER button 16, 47 JUMP 54 Steady Sound Power Saving 97...
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KDS-R50XBR1/R60XBR1 RM-Y914 RM-Y914 7. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST When indicating parts by reference number, please include the board name. • RESISTORS • Items marked " * " are not stocked since All resistors are in ohms they are seldom required for routine F : nonflammable service.