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SERVICE MANUAL RA-3A CHASSIS MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. –––––– –––––––––––– ––––– ––––––––––– –––––– –––––––––––– ––––– ––––––––––– KP-XR432K90 RM-Y906K Korean SCC-P50D-A KP-XR432N90 RM-Y906 Taiwan SCC-P50C-A MUTING DVD/ SAT/ POWER CABLE FUNCTION SYSTEM DVD/VTR SAT/CABLE TV/VTR...
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7-inch high-brightness monochrome tubes (6.3 raster size), Power requirement with optical coupling and liquid cooling system 110 V AC, 60 Hz (KP-XR432N90) Projection lenses 220 V AC, 60 Hz (KP-XR432K90) High performance, large diameter hybrid lens F1.05 Power consumption Television system In use (Max.): 210W (KP-XR432N90)
ANODE CAP TO THE METAL CHASSIS, CRT SHIELD, OR CAR- PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE BON PAINTED ON THE CRT, AFTER REMOVING THE ANODE. THESECOMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUM- BERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLE- WARNING!! MENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 SECTION 1 SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION Summary of Self-Diagnosis Function • This device includes a self-diagnosis function. • In case of abnormalities, the TIMER/STANDBY indicator automatically blinks. It is possible to predict the abnormality location by the number of blinks. The Instruction Manual describes blinking of the TIMER/STANDBY indicator.
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KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 Self-diagnosis screen displays • In cases of malfunctions where it is not possible to determine the symptom such as when the power goes off occasionally or when the screen disappears occasionally, there is a screen display on whether the malfunction occurred or not in the past (and whether the detection circuit operated or not) in order to allow confirmation.
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KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 6. Self-diagnosis function operation Low B and +B line detect DET SHORT, and shut-down POWER ON RELAY. Reset by turning power on/off. In case of +B is loaded approx. 1.3A or more, microcomputer detects it via IC651.
KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 SECTION 2 DISASSEMBLY 2-1. REAR BOARD REMOVAL 2-3. SERVICE POSITION 1 Disconnect CN203 on A board. From CG board CN1304. (The extension cable is not supplied because of the A board countermeasure for radiation.) CN203 G board...
KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 2-9. PICTURE TUBE REMOVAL CAUTION: Removing the arrow-marked screws is strictly prohibited. 4 Four screws If removed, it may cause liquid spill. (Screw, tapping haxagon head) Lens 5 Lens Picture tube 9 Four screws 2 Four screws...
KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 SECTION 3 SET-UP ADJUSTMENTS 3-1. SCREEN VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT the mode Cover the both green and red picture lenses with the lens caps is aligned the same as was done for green. (COARSE ADJUSTMENT) 1. Receive the Monoscope signal.
KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 3-5. FOCUS VR ADJUSTMENT Use the center dot 1. Set to the service mode. 2. Receive the all-white signal. 3. Cover the both red and blue picture lenses with the lens caps to show only the green color.
KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 3-9. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT BY REMOTE 7. If you want to recover the latest values press - then [ENTER] to COMMANDER read the memory. 8. Press [MUTING] then [ENTER] to write into memory. By using Remote Commander (RM-Y906/Y906K),all circuit 9.
KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 1. Set to the service mode by pressing quickly keys on the remote 3-10. REGISTRATION ADJUSTMENT (PJE) commander in the standby mode in the following order: • FUNCTION OF BUTTONS OF REMOTE [DISPLAY] n 5 n [VOL+] n [TV POWER] COMMANDER FOR PJE MODE.
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KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 <FINE ADJUSTMENT> [GREEN REGISTRATION ADJUSTMENT] 1. Press 9 key on the remote commander to shift to the fine <GREEN CENTER> adjustment mode. 1. Select GRN CENT 1and 4 keys on the remote commander. The green cursor (in the GRN mode) appears on the center of 2.
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KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 [RED REGISTRATION ADJUSTMENT] [BLUE REGISTRATION ADJUSTMENT] <RED CENTER, SKEW> 1. Remove the lens cap from the blue picture lens to show full 1. Cover the blue picture lens with the lens cap to show the green color.
KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 3-11. AUTO REGISTRATION ERROR CODE LIST If an error code is displayed after the set has been fully adjusted, correctly, please check the following items: position, tilt and sizing. If either of these adjustments are off, even slightly, the auto-registration pattern will not hit the four sensors properly. This occurs when the internal generator patterns is being flashed on the screen for the sensors to read.
KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 SECTION 4 CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENTS 4-1. TV INPUT SUB CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT 4-3. COMPONENT INPUT SUB-HUE AND SUB-COLOR (VPNT-SCON) ADJUSTMENT (DAC-UVSH, UVSC) 1. Receive the color-bar signal. 1. Select VIDEO 4 and supply the color-bar signal. 2. Mode : Personal 1 or 2.
KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 4-5. SUB-HUE , SUB-COLOR AND MAIN 4-7. PIP POSITION ADJUSTMENT CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT (MC-MYDR, (PI-PIPH, PIPV) MSHU, MSCL, SC-SSHU, SSCL) 1. Set the PIP mode. 2. Receive the monoscope signal on the main/sub picture. 1. Receive the color-bar signal.
KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 SECTION 5 SAFETY RELATED ADJUSTMENTS [ G BOARD] 5-1. HV REGULATION CIRCUIT CHECK AND 5-2. HV HOLD DOWN CIRCUIT OPERATION ADJUSTMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT When replacing the following components marked with When replacing the following components marked with...
KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 5-3. +B MAX VOLTAGE CONFIRMATION The following adjustments should always be performed when replacing IC654. 1. Supply 130VAC to with variable autotransformer. 2. Input a dot signal. 3. Set the PICTURE control and the BRIGHTNESS controls to minimum.
KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 BLOCK DIAGRAM (5) IC804 IC806 PEAK HOLD BUFF Q804 IC802 IV CONV CN802 Q803 I HP LEFT I DREG OVF I DREG BSY I DREG ACK UPPER LOWER Q801 Q802 RIGHT Q805 TO BLOCK DIAGRM(6) X801 12MHz...
KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 BLOCK DIAGRAM (6) D+5V IC808 (1/6, 3/6) TO G BOARD CN1502 TO G BOARD IC801 CN651 TO G BOARD CN501 TO BLOCK DIAGRM(5) RE-YM RE-R R OR Q807 REGI OUT RE-G G OR Q809 Q811 RE-B B OR...
KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 BLOCK DIAGRAM (8) POWER SUPPLY IC1501(1/2) IC1509 V ZOOMING AMP CN501 V OUT H/V OUT DY (B) V DRIVE (+) CN1506 RV DEF V. DEF IC1502 SUB DY-DRIVE RV MID V DRIVE (-) V. MID CN651 CN1503...
KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 6-2. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION Note: The symbol display is on the component slde. Terminal name of semiconductors in silk screen The components identified by shading and mark printed circuit ( are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified.
KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 6-4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS RM-Y906K RM-Y906 A BOARD Terminal name of semiconductors in silk screen printed circuit ( Q006 Q006 A-10 A-10 Q1701 DIODE Q007 Q007 D-12 D-12 Q1703 D001 B-13 Q008 Q008 Q1704 D002 B-13 Q009 Q009 A-11...
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KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 [ TUNER, YCJ, SYSTEM, CONTROL, AUDIO, PJED, REGI-CORRECTION, P IN P, 3D COMB FILTER ] – A Board – A BOARD Terminal name of semiconductors in silk screen printed circuit ( Q221 DIODE Q223 D001 B-13 Q224...
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KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 R DRIVE G DRIVE, VM DRIVE B DRIVE – CG Board – – CB Board – – CB Board – – 52 –...
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KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 [ LINE FILTER ] – FA Board – – 53 –...
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KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 G BOARD Terminal name of semiconductors in silk screen printed circuit ( D6512 DIODE D6513 D501 D-11 D6514 D505 D-12 D6515 D506 E-10 D6516 D507 E-10 D6517 D513 D-11 D6518 D517 D6519 H/V, DY DRIVE, D518 D6520 –...
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KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO-2 INPUT, MENU FUNCTION KEK RECEIVER CONTROL KEYS – HA Board – – HC Board – – HB Board – – 55 –...
KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 6-6. IC BLOCK DIAGRAMS A BOARD : IC406 TDA7265 MUTE / ST-BY L + IN L OUT L -IN R -IN R OUT R + IN R-VS L-VS A BOARD : IC1011 CXA2079Q VOUT1 YIN1 YOUT1 TRAP1...
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KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 A BOARD : IC807, 815, 816, 817 µPD6376GS-E2 DIGUTAL ANALOG POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM SYSTEM L.REF MAIN DAC L.OUT LRCK/WDCK 13 SUB DAC LPSEL/RSI 14 SI/LSI 15 SUB DAC CLK 16 R.OUT 4/8 fs SEL 1 MAIN DAC R.REF...
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KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 A BOARD : IC1903 BU4053BCF-T2 A BOARD : IC1904 CXA1315M-T4 LEVEL CONVERTION LATCH LEVEL CONVERTION LEVEL CONVERTION C DECODER POWER RESET LATCH LATCH LATCH LATCH LATCH – A BOARD : IC1905 SDA9288 16, 27 VREFH IREF Clamping...
KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 SECTION 7 EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: • Items with no part number and no • Items marked " " are not stocked since description are not stocked because they they are seldom required for routine The components identified by shading and are seldom required for routine service service.
KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 The components identified by shading and mark are criti- cal for safety. Replace only with part number specified. 7-2. CHASSIS : +BVTP 3X12 7-685-648-79 : +BVTP 4X16 7-685-663-79 62 64 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK ––––––––– REF. NO. PART NO.
KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 The components identified by shading and mark are criti- cal for safety. Replace only with part number specified. 7-3. PICTURE TUBE : +BVTP 4X16 7-685-663-79 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK ––––––––– REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK ––––––––...
KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 FA A SECTION 8 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST • The components identified by in this manual • CAPACITORS PF : µµ F have been carefully factory-selected for each set The components identified by shading and in order to satisfy regulations regarding X-ray mark are critial for safety.
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KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK ––––––––– REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK –––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––– R1715 1-216-295-91 SHORT R1938 1-216-025-91 RES-CHIP 1/10W R1717 1-216-295-91 SHORT R1720 1-208-804-11 METAL CHIP 8.2K 0.5% 1/10W...
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KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 The components identified by RM-Y906K RM-Y906 shading and mark are criti- • The components identified by in this manual have cal for safety. been carefully factory-selected for each set in order to Replace only with part number satisfy regulations regarding X-ray radiation. Should specified.
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KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 The components identified by RM-Y906K RM-Y906 shading and mark are criti- cal for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK ––––––––– REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK –––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––– ––––––––– –––––––––––––...
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KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 The components identified by RM-Y906K RM-Y906 shading and mark are criti- cal for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK ––––––––– REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK –––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––– ––––––––– –––––––––––––...
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KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 The components identified by RM-Y906K RM-Y906 shading and mark are criti- • The components identified by in this manual have cal for safety. been carefully factory-selected for each set in order to Replace only with part number satisfy regulations regarding X-ray radiation. Should specified.
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KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 RM-Y906K RM-Y906 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK ––––––––– REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK –––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––– R578 1-216-490-11 METAL OXIDE R1514 1-215-433-00 METAL 3.3K 1/4W R579 1-216-490-11 METAL OXIDE R1515 1-247-815-91 CARBON 1/4W...
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KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 The components identified by RM-Y906K RM-Y906 shading and mark are criti- cal for safety. G CR CG Replace only with part number specified. REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK ––––––––– REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK –––––––– ––––––––– –––––––––––––...
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KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 The components identified by RM-Y906K RM-Y906 shading and mark are criti- cal for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK ––––––––– REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK –––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––– ––––––––– –––––––––––––...
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KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 The components identified by RM-Y906K RM-Y906 shading and mark are criti- cal for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK ––––––––– REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK –––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––– ––––––––– –––––––––––––...
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KP-XR432K90/XR432N90 The components identified by RM-Y906K RM-Y906 shading and mark are criti- cal for safety. Replace only with part number HA HB specified. REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK ––––––––– REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK –––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––– –––––––––...
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WARNING CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC To prevent fire or shock plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet hazard, do not expose the TV unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Remote Control MUTING POWER In the instructions that follow, Getting to know the buttons on the (page 17) (pages 17, 34, 35) DVD/ MUTING POWER we will refer to the buttons on CABLE FUNCTION remote control SYSTEM OFF your remote control. (pages 17, 34, 35) (page 19) Keep this flap unfolded and use...
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(Lower illustration) ..12 Precautions ........2 Using the Set Up Menu ...... 31 Connecting an audio system ..... 13 Connecting a Sony SAVA series Important Safeguards ....3 Operating Video Equipment ..33 speaker system ........ 14 Setting the Manufacturer's Code ..... 33 Installing and Connecting the Basic Set Up ........
Using This Manual Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony We recommend that you carefully review Instructions in this manual are written for the remote Projection TV. the contents of the following four sections in control. Similar controls may be found on the projection the order provided to ensure that you fully TV console.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Precautions Safety Installing Note on cleaning • Operate the projection TV only on 220 V • To prevent internal heat buildup, do not Clean the cabinet of the projection TV with a block the ventilation openings. dry soft cloth.
Important Safeguards For your protection, please read these Grounding or Polarization — This set is equipped with a Attachments — Do not use polarized AC power cord plug (a plug having one blade attachments not recommended by instructions completely, and keep this wider than the other), or with a three-wire grounding type the manufacturer, as they may manual for future reference.
Important Safeguards (continued) Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Installation Power-Cord Protection — Do not Ventilation — The slots and openings in the cabinet and allow anything to rest on or roll in the back or bottom are provided for necessary Water and Moisture —...
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Service — When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicates a need for service. Damage Requiring Service — Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service Servicing — Do not attempt to personnel under the following conditions: service the set yourself since opening the cabinet may expose —...
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Recommended viewing area Carrying Your Projection TV Installing the Projection TV (Vertical) Carrying the projection TV requires three or Recommended viewing area more people. (Horizontal) 60° 20° 60°...
CONTROL S cable Making Connections Connector Types Sony cable for CONTROL S connection. This feature is exclusive to Sony products and Connecting directly to a cable or You may find it necessary to use some of the allow greater control of all Sony equipment.
You may find it convenient to use the Notes: following set up if your cable provider does • You may be able to program your Sony not feature local channels that you are able to remote control to operate your cable box.
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting a cable TV system/ (Rear of projection TV) antenna to a VCR Attach the coaxial cable from the incoming cable connection or antenna to CONVERTER Coaxial cable (not supplied) VHF/UHF IN on the VCR. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 VHF/UHF...
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Note: • To view scrambled channels through the cable box, select the video input which the cable box is connected to by pressing TV/ VIDEO. * If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting two VCRs for tape editing (Rear of projection TV) By connecting a second VCR to MONITOR OUT, you can record a program being played by the primary VCR to the second VCR or perform tape editing and dubbing.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting a DVD Player (Upper (Rear of projection TV) illustration) Using an AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect AUDIO and S VIDEO IN on the CONVERTER projection TV to AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT S VIDEO...
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting an audio system For more dynamic sound, connect an audio (Rear of projection TV) system to the projection TV. Stereo amplifier Using an AUDIO cable, connect AUDIO (VAR/FIX) OUT on the projection TV to one of the unused Line inputs (e.g.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting a Sony SAVA series speaker system (Rear of projection TV) Use this connection to control the speaker’s Dolby* Pro Logic surround system and SAVA series super woofer mode with the remote control.
Basic Set Up Using the buttons on the front panel of the Using the Remote Control Setting Up the Projection TV projection TV: Automatically Front panel: Inserting the batteries The AUTO SET UP feature will allow you to Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) –...
Basic Set Up (continued) Tips z “Auto Program” appears and the Press CHANNEL + to select English, projection TV starts scanning and CHANNEL – to select Español or • It is recommended to perform FLASH FOCUS about presetting channels automatically. While 30 minutes after the projection TV is first turned on.
Using Your New Projection TV Watching the TV Many TV features can be accessed directly through the remote control. The following chart will explain the function of some buttons found on your remote control. Using the White Labeled Buttons for Projection TV Operations PICTURE MODE TV (FUNCTION) Activates the remote control for use with the projection TV.
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Using Your New Projection TV (continued) REFER TO THE Using the White Labeled Buttons for Projection TV Operations ILLUSTRATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL ON THE JUMP Press to alternate or jump back and forth between two channels. The INSIDE FRONT COVER OF projection TV will jump between the current channel and the last channel selected using the 0-9 buttons.
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Simulated, Surround, BBE and Effect Off. (see “Effect” on page 24) TV/VTR Press when you are finished using a VCR and you want to switch to the TV input. The VCR power will remain on. SYSTEM OFF Press to turn off the projection TV and all other Sony equipment.
Using Your New Projection TV (continued) Watching Two Programs at One Time — PIP The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature allows Using the Yellow Labeled Buttons for PIP Operations you to view two channels simultaneously, one in the full size “main” picture and one in Press to display a window picture.
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REFER TO THE Using the Yellow Labeled Buttons for PIP Operations ILLUSTRATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL ON THE Press to select the TV channel on which the symbol “b” is INSIDE FRONT COVER OF displayed. (for details, see “Watching the TV” on page 17) JUMP THIS MANUAL AS YOU Speed Surf...
Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) Press V or v to highlight the desired S e t U p Learning Menu Selection C a p t i o n V i s i o n : C C 1 option.
Using the Video Menu You can choose one of five different video modes that best suits the program you Mode are watching. You can also perform the “Picture Adjustment” (such as Customized “Brightness,” “Color,” etc.) for “Movie,” “Personal 1” or “Personal 2” to suit your picture viewing V i d e o M o d e :...
Quick Effect access: Press on the remote control to cycle through the * The BBE is manufactured by Sony Corporation “Effect” options as follows: Simulated n Surround n BBE n Effect Off. under license from BBE Sound, Inc. It is covered by U.S.
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Useful when you want to use your remote control to control the output of a separate audio system. “SAVA SP Control” can only be set when Sony SAVA speaker system is SAVA SP Control connected to the AUDIO (VAR/FIX) OUT connectors and “Speaker” is set to Controls Sony “SAVA SP.”...
Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) Using the Timer Menu Spring: Select Yes to compensate for Daylight Saving Time. Daylight Savings The current time automatically moves ahead one hour. Automatically T i m e r Fall: Select No at the end of Daylight Saving Time. adjusts the time.
Using the Channel Set Up Channel You can add a caption for up to 32 channels of VHF/ C h a n n e l C a p t i o n Menu Caption UHF input. C h a n n e l : –...
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Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) Channel After AUTO SET UP, you can erase unnecessary C h a n n e l S k i p / A d d S k i p Skip/Add channels from the channel preset memory. S k i p A d d With the Channel Skip/Add window open:...
Press V or v to select “Manual” and press Press V or v to select a channel and press Setting and Selecting Favorite Channel The Favorite Channel menu will appear. You have now selected a favorite channel. The Favorite Channel feature of your If you set Channel Caption names (e.g.
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Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) Using Favorite Channel Changing Favorite Channel choices Press to select the channel. You have the option of returning to the The selected channel will be displayed for You can use the Favorite Channel feature to Favorite Channel screen to adjust any of your normal viewing.
Using the Set Up Menu Some programs are broadcast with Caption Vision. Caption Vision S e t U p C a p t i o n V i s i o n : C C 1 To display “Caption Vision,” select CC 1, CC 2, L a n g u a g e : C C 2 Television closed...
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Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) Video Label This feature allows you to label each input mode so V i d e o L a b e l V I D E O 1 : V I D E O 1 Easy recognition of that you can easily identify the connected equipment V I D E O 2 :...
ENTER. RCA/PROSCAN 304, 305, 308, 309, 311, Citizen 329, 312, 313, 310 Craig 302, 332 For example, to operate a Sony 8mm VCR: Realistic 309, 330, 328, 335, 324, 338 Curtis Mathis 304, 338, 309 Sansui FUNCTION...
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• In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate mode To step through Press CH + to step forward your non-Sony video equipment with the supplied remote control. In this case, please use the different chapters or CH – to step backward.
Operating a Cable Box To operate the cable box Tips z Setting the Manufacturer's • If more than one code number is listed, try entering Press CABLE (POWER) [Green Button] to Code them one by one until you come to the correct code turn on/off the cable box.
Troubleshooting If, after reading the following instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony projection TV, please contact your nearest Sony dealer. The picture turns off and the • The projection TV is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a problem with your projection TV, the TIMER/STAND BY indicator on the front TIMER/STAND BY indicator on the panel will flash repeatedly.
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No color • Adjust “Color” in the Video menu. (see “Picture Adjustment” on page 23) • Black and white programs cannot be seen in color. • Perform AUTO SET UP again using the SET UP button to return to the factory preset condition. (see “To perform AUTO SET UP again” on page 16) Only snow and noise appear on •...
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For details, see page 16. RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS OUVRIR As an ENERGY STAR Partner, PRECAUCION Sony Corporation has determined that this product RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO meets the ENERGY STAR NO ABRIR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Remote Control MUTING POWER* In the instructions that follow, Getting to know the buttons on the (page 17) (pages 17, 34, 35) we will refer to the buttons on MUTING DVD/ SAT/ POWER remote control FUNCTION* CABLE your remote control. SYSTEM OFF (pages 17, 34, 35) Keep this flap unfolded and use...
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........12 Using the Channel Set Up Menu ..27 Connecting an audio system ..... 13 Installing and Connecting the Connecting a Sony SAVA series Setting and Selecting Favorite Channel .. 29 Projection TV ....... 6 speaker system ........ 14 Using the Set Up Menu ......
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of This section teaches you how to access the projection TV, below the Sony logo, on the sticker, on-screen menus and adjust your and also on the TV box (white label). Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Precautions Safety Note on cleaning Installing • Operate the projection TV only on 110 V • To prevent internal heat buildup, do not Clean the cabinet of the projection TV with a block the ventilation openings. dry soft cloth.
Important Safeguards For your protection, please read these Grounding or Polarization — This set is equipped with a Attachments — Do not use polarized AC power cord plug (a plug having one blade attachments not recommended by instructions completely, and keep this wider than the other), or with a three-wire grounding type the manufacturer, as they may manual for future reference.
Important Safeguards (continued) Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Installation Power-Cord Protection — Do not Ventilation — The slots and openings in the cabinet and allow anything to rest on or roll in the back or bottom are provided for necessary Water and Moisture —...
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Service — When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicates a need for service. Damage Requiring Service — Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service Servicing — Do not attempt to personnel under the following conditions: service the set yourself since opening the cabinet may expose —...
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Recommended viewing area Carrying Your Projection TV Installing the Projection TV (Vertical) Carrying the projection TV requires three or Recommended viewing area more people. (Horizontal) 60° 60° 60°...
CONTROL S cable Making Connections Connector Types Sony cable for CONTROL S connection. This feature is exclusive to Sony products and Connecting directly to a cable or You may find it necessary to use some of the allow greater control of all Sony equipment.
You may find it convenient to use the Notes: following set up if your cable provider does • You may be able to program your Sony not feature local channels that you are able to remote control to operate your cable box.
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting a cable TV system/ (Rear of projection TV) antenna to a VCR Attach the coaxial cable from the incoming cable connection or antenna to CONVERTER Coaxial cable (not supplied) VHF/UHF IN on the VCR. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 VHF/UHF...
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Note: • To view scrambled channels through the cable box, select the video input which the cable box is connected to by pressing TV/ VIDEO. * If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting two VCRs for tape editing (Rear of projection TV) By connecting a second VCR to MONITOR OUT, you can record a program being played by the primary VCR to the second VCR or perform tape editing and dubbing.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting a DVD Player (Upper (Rear of projection TV) illustration) Using an AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect AUDIO and S VIDEO IN on the CONVERTER projection TV to AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT S VIDEO...
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting an audio system For more dynamic sound, connect an audio (Rear of projection TV) system to the projection TV. Using an AUDIO cable, connect AUDIO Stereo amplifier (VAR/FIX) OUT on the projection TV to one of the unused Line inputs (e.g.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting a Sony SAVA series speaker system (Rear of projection TV) Use this connection to control the speaker’s Dolby* Pro Logic surround system and SAVA series super woofer mode with the remote control.
Basic Set Up Using the buttons on the front panel and Using the Remote Control Setting Up the Projection TV inside the drop-down panel on the projection Automatically Inserting the batteries The AUTO SET UP feature will allow you to Front panel: Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) set the on-screen language and set all...
Basic Set Up (continued) “Auto Program” appears and the Press CHANNEL + to select English, projection TV starts scanning and CHANNEL – to select Español or presetting channels automatically. While VOLUME + to select Français. scanning, the received channel will be The screen will change to reflect your choice.
Using Your New Projection TV Watching the TV Many TV features can be accessed directly through the remote control. The following chart will explain the function of some buttons found on your remote control. Using the White Labeled Buttons for Projection TV Operations PICTURE MODE TV (FUNCTION) Activates the remote control for use with the projection TV.
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Using Your New Projection TV (continued) REFER TO THE Using the White Labeled Buttons for Projection TV Operations ILLUSTRATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL ON THE Press repeatedly to scroll through available video inputs: TV/VIDEO INSIDE FRONT COVER OF TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 3. THIS MANUAL AS YOU If you select “Skip”...
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Simulated, Surround, BBE and Effect Off. (see “Effect” on page 24) Press when you are finished using a VCR and you want to switch to the TV TV/VTR input. The VCR power will remain on. Press to turn off the projection TV and all other Sony equipment. SYSTEM OFF...
Using Your New Projection TV (continued) Watching Two Programs at One Time — PIP The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature allows Using the Yellow Labeled Buttons for PIP Operations you to view two channels simultaneously, one in the full size “main” picture and one in Press to display a window picture.
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REFER TO THE Using the Yellow Labeled Buttons for PIP Operations ILLUSTRATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL ON THE Press to select the TV channel on which the symbol “b” is INSIDE FRONT COVER OF displayed. (for details, see “Watching the TV” on page 17) JUMP THIS MANUAL AS YOU Speed Surf...
Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) Press V or v to highlight the desired S e t U p Learning Menu Selection C a p t i o n V i s i o n : C C 1 option.
Using the Video Menu You can choose one of five different video modes that best suits the program you Mode are watching. You can also perform the “Picture Adjustment” (such as Customized “Brightness,” “Color,” etc.) for “Movie,” “Personal 1” or “Personal 2” to suit your V i d e o picture viewing M o d e :...
* The BBE is manufactured by Sony Corporation BBE*: Centers the sound intensity to the front, creating an effect as if you were program’s audio under license from BBE Sound, Inc. It is covered seated in front of an orchestra.
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Useful when you want to use your remote control to control the output of a separate audio system. “SAVA SP Control” can only be set when Sony SAVA speaker system is SAVA SP Control connected to the AUDIO (VAR/FIX) OUT connectors and “Speaker” is set to Controls Sony “SAVA SP.”...
Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) Using the Timer Menu Spring: Select Yes to compensate for Daylight Saving Time. Daylight Savings The current time automatically moves ahead one hour. Automatically T i m e r Fall: Select No at the end of Daylight Saving Time. adjusts the time.
Using the Channel Set Up Channel You can add a caption for up to 32 channels of VHF/ C h a n n e l C a p t i o n Menu Caption UHF input. C h a n n e l : –...
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Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) Channel After AUTO SET UP, you can erase unnecessary C h a n n e l S k i p / A d d S k i p Skip/Add channels from the channel preset memory. S k i p A d d With the Channel Skip/Add window open:...
Press V or v to select “Manual” and press Press V or v to select a channel and press Setting and Selecting Favorite Channel The Favorite Channel menu will appear. You have now selected a favorite channel. The Favorite Channel feature of your If you set Channel Caption names, they F a v o r i t e C h a n n e l projection TV enables easy access to the eight...
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Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) Using Favorite Channel Changing Favorite Channel choices Press to select the channel. You have the option of returning to the The selected channel will be displayed for You can use the Favorite Channel feature to Favorite Channel screen to adjust any of your normal viewing.
Using the Set Up Menu Some programs are broadcast with Caption Vision. Caption Vision S e t U p C a p t i o n V i s i o n : C C 1 To display “Caption Vision,” select CC 1, CC 2, L a n g u a g e : C C 2 Television closed...
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Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) Video Label This feature allows you to label each input mode so V i d e o L a b e l V I D E O 1 : V I D E O 1 Easy recognition of that you can easily identify the connected equipment V I D E O 2 :...
ENTER. RCA/PROSCAN 304, 305, 308, 309, 311, Citizen 329, 312, 313, 310 Craig 302, 332 For example, to operate a Sony 8mm VCR: Realistic 309, 330, 328, 335, 324, 338 Curtis Mathis 304, 338, 309 Sansui FUNCTION...
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• In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate mode To step through your non-Sony video equipment with the supplied Press CH + to step forward different chapters remote control. In this case, please use the or CH –...
Operating a Cable Box To operate the cable box Tips z Setting the Manufacturer's • If more than one code number is listed, try entering Press SAT/CABLE (POWER)* [Green Code them one by one until you come to the correct code Button] to turn on/off the cable box.
Troubleshooting If, after reading the following instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony projection TV, please contact your nearest Sony dealer. The picture turns off and the • The projection TV is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a problem with your projection TV, the TIMER/STAND BY indicator on the front TIMER/STAND BY indicator on the panel will flash repeatedly.
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Cannot receive upper channels • Make sure “Cable” is “Off” in the Channel Set Up menu. (see “Cable” on page 28) (UHF) when using an antenna • Use “Auto Program” to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV’s memory. (see “Auto Program” on page 28) No color •...