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SERVICE MANUAL RA-6 CHASSIS MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. –––––– –––––––––––– ––––– ––––––––––– –––––– –––––––––––– ––––– ––––––––––– KP-HR432K90 RM-Y909K Korean SCC-P73B-A KP-HR532K90 RM-Y909K Korean SCC-P73A-A KP-HR532N90 RM-Y908 Taiwan SCC-P74A-A KP-HW572K90 RM-Y909K Korean SCC-P73C-A RM-Y908/Y909K KP-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90...
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RF Inputs Converter Speaker Output 20 W x 2 966 x 1,072 x 570 mm (KP-HR432K90) Dimensions (W x H x D) 1,180 x 1,430 x 626 mm (KP-HR532K90) 1,180 x 1,417 x 632 mm (KP-HR532N90) 1,326 x 1,377 x 690 mm (KP-HW572K90)
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THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS, EXPLODED VIEWS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESECOMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUM- BERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLE- MENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY. CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENTS THAT ARE CRITICAL TO SAFEOPERATION ARE IDENTIFIED IN THIS MANUAL.
KP-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K SECTION 1 SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION Summary of Self-Diagnosis Function • This device includes a self-diagnosis function. • In case of abnormalities, the STAND BY indicator automatically blinks. It is possible to predict the abnormality location by the number of blinks.
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KP-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K 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-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K 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. 1.5A or more, microcomputer detects it via IC5005 In case of +B becomes approx.
KP-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K SECTION 2 DISASSEMBLY 2-1. REAR BOARD REMOVAL 2-3. SERVICE POSITION 1 Disconnect CN17, 18, 19 on A board. From V boards CN9001. (The extension cable is not supplied because of the A board countermeasure for radiation.)
KP-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K 2-10. BEZNET ASSY REMOVAL 2-12. AD BOARD AND B BOARD REMOVAL 1 B board 2 Screws, +BVTP4x16 1 AD board 3 Beznet assy Main bracket 2-13. F BOARD (EXCEPT HR532N90) AND G BOARD REMOVAL 1 Screws,...
KP-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K 2-16. HIGH-VOLTAGE CABLE INSTALLATION 2-14. A BOARD, D BOARD AND U BOARD REMOVAL AND REMOVAL 3 U board 4 Screws 2 Terminal board (+BVTP3x12) (1) Removal 6 A board 4 Six screws 1 Rubber cap...
KP-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K SECTION 3 SET-UP ADJUSTMENTS the mode Cover the both green and red picture lenses with the 3-1. SCREEN VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT lens caps is aligned the same as was done for green. (COARSE ADJUSTMENT) 1. Receive the Monoscope signal.
KP-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K 3-5. FOCUS VR ADJUSTMENT 3-7. CENTERING MAGNET ADJUSTMENT 1. Set generator to crosshatch. 1. Set the picture mode to “Pro”. 2. Cover the both red and blue picture lenses with the lens caps 2. Receive the monoscope signal.
KP-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K 3-10.ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT BY REMOTE 7. If you want to recover the latest values press - then [ENTER] to read the memory. COMMANDER 8. Press [MUTING] then [ENTER] to write into memory. By using Remote Commander (RM-Y908/Y909K),all circuit 9.
KP-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K 3-11. REGISTRATION ADJUSTMENT 3-11-1. Setup for Adjustment 1. Marking ¥ ADJUSTING FLOW 1) At the 4 insides of the screen, locate the middle. Use a tape START measure to identify the middle. 2. Data Setting Turn on the power and wait for 10 minutes.
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KP-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K 3-11-3. Operation Method for Projector Engine • Press joy : Switches marker moving method. Mode stick (in fine adjustment mode) joystick (v, V, b, B) keys c 1 and 4 buttons MUTING TV POWER Commander Function...
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KP-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K 3. Operation Method for Fine Adjustment 3-11-4. PJE Adjustment (Sub Deflection Adjustment) 1) Select the PJE mode. 2) Select FDIS so that the data at each position can be displayed Adjustment a : Yes – : No in the fine adjustment mode, and set the data to “01”.
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KP-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K 7) Select “GRN SKEW”, and correct the tilt of horizontal lines 10) Select “GRN MSIZ”, and correct the space intervals for the and vertical lines. horizontal section of the screen are equal. • GRN SKEW (horizontally/vertically) •...
KP-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K <Copy All Registration Data to Other modes> 14) Press “9” button on the commander to enter the fine adjust- ment mode. 1. Make sure that the adjustment for NTSC Full mode finished 15) Make fine adjustment so that horizontal lines and vertical and the data have already been written.
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KP-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K ERROR CODE LIST ERROR DESCRIPTION REMEDY CODE No Error Sensor 0 low output Check sensor 0, connection/wiring, circuit, and pattern position (Is pattern over sensor ?) Adjust “64 VUP” if necessary. Sensor 1 low output Check sensor 1, connection/wiring, circuit, and pattern position (Is pattern over sensor ?) Adjust “69 HLB”...
KP-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K SECTION 4 CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENTS 4-1. P & P SUB CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT 4-3. P & P SUB-HUE AND SUB-COLOR ADJUSTMENT (VIDEO) (SCON) (SHUE, SCOL) ( ):HW572K90 1. Receive the signal. 1. Receive the signal. TV terminal (sub)
KP-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K 4-5. BLUE OFFSET ADJUSTMENT (HW572K90) 1. Receive the all black (1080i, component) signal with VIDEO 5 input, and set VIDEO MODE to pro and PICTURE to maximum. 2. Connect an oscilloscope between CN5 pin 7 (B) on the A board and ground.
KP-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K SECTION 5 SAFETY RELATED ADJUSTMENTS [ D BOARD] 5-2. HV HOLD DOWN CIRCUIT OPERATION 5-1. HV REGULATION CIRCUIT CHECK AND CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT When replacing the following components marked with ollowing components marked with...
KP-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K BLOCK DIAGRAM (2) (HW572K90) (VIDEO/AUDIO IN/OUT) (HW572K90) J2004 MONITOR Q2005 AUDIO IC2003 IC2004 BUFFER A/V SWITCH VIDEO Q2012, 2026 Q2006 MAIN TUNER CN2001 CN2001(1/2) MONITOR V OUT (2/2) BUFFER DET OUT2 MAIN TU V MAIN TU V...
KP-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K BLOCK DIAGRAM (12) (HW572K90) (R DRIVE) (G DRIVE) IC7101 IC7201 VIDEO OUT CN7108 CN7102 VIDEO OUT CN7209 CN7202 V IN- V OUT V IN- V OUT 4, 5, BOARD 9, 11 V902 BUFFER BOARD CN704...
KP-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K 6-2. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION (EXCEPT HW572K90) Terminal name of semiconductors in silk screen Note: The symbol display is on the component slde. printed circuit ( Circuit Device Printed symbol Terminal name The components identified by shading and mark Collector are critical for safety.
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KP-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K EXCEPT HW572K90 (1/2) EXCEPT HW572K90 (1/2) EXCEPT HR432K90 EXCEPT HR432K90 CN9104 CN9103 CN9501 CN9502 AC (N) IN AC (N) OUT AC (N) IN AC (N) OUT AC (L) IN AC (L) OUT AC (L) IN...
The components identified by shading and mark are criti- cal for safety. Replace only with part number specified. 7-4. CHASSIS (KP-HR432K90) r : +BVTP 3X12 7-685-648-79 ® : +BVTP 4X16 7-685-663-79 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK ––––––––– REF. NO. PART NO.
KP-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K The components identified by shading and mark are criti- cal for safety. Replace only with part number specified. 7-5. CHASSIS (KP-HR532K90/HR532N90) r : +BVTP 3X12 7-685-648-79 ® : +BVTP 4X16 7-685-663-79 214˚ EXCEPT HR532N90 REF. NO. PART NO.
KP-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K The components identified by shading and mark are criti- cal for safety. Replace only with part number specified. 7-6. CHASSIS (KP-HW572K90) r : +BVTP 3X12 7-685-648-79 ® : +BVTP 4X16 7-685-663-79 264˚ REF. NO. PART NO.
KP-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K 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-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 The components identified by shading and mark are criti- RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K 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-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 The components identified by shading and mark are criti- RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K 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-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 The components identified by shading and mark are criti- RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K 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-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 The components identified by shading and mark are criti- RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K 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-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 The components identified by shading and mark are criti- RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K 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-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 The components identified by shading and mark are criti- RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K cal for safety. Replace only with part number CR D specified. REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK ––––––––– REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK –––––––– –––––––––...
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KP-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 The components identified by shading and mark are criti- RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K 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-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 The components identified by shading and mark are criti- RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K 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-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 The components identified by shading and mark are criti- RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K • The components identified by in this manual have cal for safety. Replace only with part number been carefully factory-selected for each set in order to specified.
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KP-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 The components identified by shading and mark are criti- RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K 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-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 The components identified by shading and mark are criti- RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K 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-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 The components identified by shading and mark are criti- RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K 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-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 The components identified by shading and mark are criti- RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K 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-HR432K90/HR532K90/HR532N90/HW572K90 The components identified by shading and mark are criti- RM-Y909K RM-Y909K RM-Y908 RM-Y909K 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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WARNING Note on convergence adjustment Before you use your projection TV, make sure to adjust To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not convergence. For details, see “Adjusting the Convergence expose the projection TV to rain or Automatically – FLASH FOCUS™ –” on page 30. moisture.
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Important Safeguards Object and Liquid Entry For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. Never push objects of any kind into the set through the cabinet slots as they may Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions touch dangerous voltage points or short and instructions placed on the set or described in the out parts that could result in a fire or...
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Installation Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outdoor antenna is Water and Moisture installed, follow the precautions below. Do not use power-line operated sets An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the near water — for example, near a vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such...
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When the set exhibits a distinct change in The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of performance, it indicates a need for service. the projection TV, below the Sony logo, on the sticker, Servicing and also on the TV box (white label). Record these Do not attempt to service the set yourself numbers in the spaces provided below.
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Contents Using the Menus Important Safeguards ..........3 Overview..............44 Introducing the Sony Projection TV Using the Video Menu..........45 Using the Audio Menu..........47 Presenting the Sony Projection TV......7 Using the Channel Menu ........49 Using this manual ............8 Using the Parent Menu (Channel Block)....51 Using the Timer Menu..........52...
Introducing the Sony Projection TV Presenting the Sony Projection TV Thank you for purchasing the Sony Projection TV. This manual is for models KP-HR432K90 and KP-HR532K90. Model KP-HR532K90 is used for illustration purposes. Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new projection TV...
Introducing the Sony Projection TV Using this manual We recommend that you carefully review the contents of the following three sections in the order shown to ensure that you fully understand the operation of your new projection TV. Installing and Connecting the Projection TV This section guides you through your initial setup.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Contents The box contains your new projection TV, a remote control and two AA batteries. No peripheral cables are included. If you intend to add additional equipment to your projection TV, please check the hookup instructions for your desired setup before you begin.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Installing the Projection TV Recommended viewing area (Horizontal) 60˚ 60˚ Recommended viewing area (Vertical) 20˚ 20˚...
Some DVD Players are equipped with the following three video connectors: Y - Green or B–Y) - Blue or R–Y) - Red CONTROL S cable CONTROL S connections are exclusive to Sony products and allow greater control of all Sony equipment. Push into connection.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Projection TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Menu The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus without Controls the use of a remote control. Pressing brings up the on-screen menus. MENU The arrow buttons move the on-screen cursor in the menus and the Select button ( ) selects the menu item.
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Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Projection TV Rear and Front/Side Rear of projection TV Panel Connectors Front or side of projection TV KP-HR432K90 KP-HR532K90...
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Connects to the audio and video OUT jacks on your VCR (L/R)/AUDIO or other video component. A fourth video input (VIDEO (Rear and front/ 2) is located on the side panel (for KP-HR432K90) or the side) front panel (for KP-HR532K90) of the projection TV. 6 Y/P Connects to your DVD player’s or Digital Set-top box’s...
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Basic Connections (Connecting Cable TV or Antenna) Connecting Directly The connection you choose depends on the cable found in your home. Newer homes are equipped with standard coaxial cable (see A); older homes to Cable or an probably have 300-ohm twin lead cable (see B);...
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Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Cable Box Cable Box and Cable This is the preferred basic cable TV hookup to use if: Connections Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of them (pay channels vs. regular cable channels) and you need to use a cable box, and You want to enjoy the Twin View feature.
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3 or 4 (see page 50). menu (see “Using the Channel Menu” on page Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box 49) ensures that you do (see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 55).
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a 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 cable TV cable to the VCR’s IN jack. Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the projection TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
With this setup you can: Use the projection TV 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 55.
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Installing and Connecting the Projection TV YC-15V/30V (not supplied) Coaxial cable VMC-810S/820S VIDEO (yellow) (not supplied) AUDIO-L (white) Cable box S VIDEO AUDIO-R (red) Coaxial cable Rear of projection TV If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing If you connect two VCRs, you can record from one VCR to the other while using your TV to monitor what is being recorded. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using AUDIO and VIDEO cables, connect the playback VCR’s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the recording VCR’s Audio and Video IN jacks.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting an Audio Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using audio cables, connect the projection TV’s AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) jacks to the audio receiver’s audio LINE IN jacks. Rear of projection TV AUDIO-R AUDIO-L (red)
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors This is the preferred hookup to use if: Your DVD player has component (Y, P ) jacks. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD player’s Y, B-Y and R-Y jacks to the Y, P and P jacks on the projection TV.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors Use this hookup if: Your DVD player does not have component (Y, P ) jacks. If your DVD player has video component output connectors: for best picture quality use the connection described on page 23. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Digital TV Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Be sure to read the Using three separate component video cables, connect the Digital TV Set-top box manual. Set-top box’s Y, P and P jacks to the projection TV.
TV’s AUDIO L (MONO) jack. If your camcorder is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. S VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) YC-15V/30V (not supplied) VMC-810S/820S (not supplied) A/V output AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) KP-HR432K90 KP-HR532K90...
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting an AV Receiver For greater control of all audio and video equipment, connect an AV receiver. Change “Video Label” for the VIDEO 1 input to “Receiver” (see page 54). Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the coaxial cable from the incoming cable connection or antenna to IN on the VCR.
Using the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL S allows you to control your projection TV 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...
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Setting Up the Projection TV Automatically After you finish connecting your projection TV, you can run Auto Setup to set up your channels. The Auto Setup screen appears when you turn your projection TV on for the first time after installing it. If you do not want to set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by using the Auto Program feature in the Channel menu (see page 50).
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV 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 projection TV, be sure to adjust the convergence.
Using the Features Using the Remote Control The following table describes the buttons on the remote control that are for more advanced functions. Main Power button must be turned ON to activate the remote control. Button Descriptions Outside Panel Button Description 1 MUTING Press to mute the sound.
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Using the Features Button Description qd POWER Turn on and off the projection TV and other audio/video buttons equipment you have programmed into the remote control. (GREEN) For instructions, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 55. qf FUNCTION Select the equipment (TV, CABLE) that you want to buttons operate.
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Press to scroll through the bilingual options: MAIN, MAIN+SUB, and SUB. 8 CODE SET Used for programming the remote control to operate non- Sony video equipment. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 55. 9 POWER Press to turn on the DVD/VCR player you have programmed into the remote control.
Using the Features Watching the TV Many TV features can be accessed directly through the remote control. The following will explain the function of some of the buttons found on your remote control. Buttons for 1 TV (FUNCTION) Projection TV Activates the remote control for use with the projection TV.
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Using the Features qa DISPLAY Press to display the channel number, current time and channel label (if set). To turn the display off, press DISPLAY again. qs TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to scroll through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5 and VIDEO 6. If you select as a in the Setup menu, your projection TV...
Using the Features Watching the Digital TV When you have connected the DTV receiver, you can enjoy digital TV programs. This projection TV is capable of receiving the 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i digital TV formats. This projection TV is not capable of displaying a native 720p format signal.
Using the Features Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channel feature lets you select programs from a list of favorite channels that you preset. To display a list of your favorite channels: Your Favorite Channel options can be set automatically or manually. The factory setting for Favorite Channel is Auto.
Using the Features Using Twin View™ Twin View enables you to watch two programs at the same time. You can also change the size of both the left and right pictures. Displaying Twin To display twin pictures Pictures Make sure your projection TV is tuned to a working channel.
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Using the Features ANT is not effective in the right picture. JUMP is not effective in Twin View. When you adjust the twin screen sizes, the projection TV memorizes the change. The next time you use the Twin View feature, the memorized sizes appear.
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Using the Features Changing the The zoom feature lets you change the size of the left and right pictures. Picture Size To enlarge the left To enlarge the right picture (reduce the picture (reduce the right) left) Move the joystick Move the joystick left to activate the right to activate the...
Using the Features Using the Freeze Function FREEZE button allows you to temporarily capture a program’s picture. You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. To use the Freeze function When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press FREEZE The projection TV switches to Twin View mode and displays the “frozen”...
Using the Features Using Channel Index Channel Index allows you to display multiple channels and select one directly. The channels used for Channel Index will come directly from the projection TV’s list of receivable channels (those set during “Auto Program” on page 50).
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Using the Features For the center picture you can: Change the channel by pressing ENTER Switch the input sources from VHF/UHF to cable by pressing or to the video input by pressing TV/VIDEO , without changing the surrounding channels. Sound will only be heard from the center picture. If one of the pictures received through Channel Index is snowy, the entire screen may become unstable.
Using the Menus Overview Opening and choosing a menu: Press to display the menu screen. MENU Move the joystick to the desired menu icon and press to select it. Use the joystick to scroll through the features. See the specific menu page for instructions on moving through the menu.
Using the Menus Using the Video Menu To select the Video Menu Press MENU Move the joystick to the Video icon and press Use the joystick to scroll through the features. Press to select a feature. That feature’s adjustment appears. Use the joystick to make the desired adjustments.
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Using the Menus Option Description DRC Mode Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x density, for high quality Digital sources (i.e., DVD player). Select from Interlaced, Progressive and CineMotion. Reality Creation Interlaced Recommended for moving pictures. Progressive Recommended for still images and text. CineMotion Recommended for 24 frame-per-second films.
Using the Menus Using the Audio Menu To select the Audio Menu Press MENU Move the joystick to the Audio icon and press Use the joystick to scroll through the options. Press to select an option. That option’s settings appear. Use the joystick to scroll through the settings.
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Using the Menus Option Description Audio Out Variable The projection TV’s speakers are turned off, but Easy control the volume output from your audio system can still of volume be controlled by the projection TV’s remote adjustments control. Fixed The projection TV’s speakers are turned off and the volume, bass and treble output of the projection TV is fixed.
Using the Menus Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu Press MENU Move the joystick to the Channel Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup icon and press Fa v o r i t e C h a n n e l : A u t o C a b l e : O N Use the joystick to scroll C h a n n e l f i x : O F F...
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Using the Menus Option Description Channel Fix “Fix” your projection TV’s channel setting to 3 or 4 and use the cable box or VCR to change Useful when you channels. Select one of these settings if you have a cable box have connected the device to the VHF/UHF connected jack.
Using the Menus Using the Parent Menu (Channel Block) The Parent menu allows you to set up the TV to block up to 4 channels. Using the Parent To block channels Menu Press MENU Move the joystick to the Parent icon and press Move the joystick up or down to select 1-4, and press Move the joystick down to select the channel to be blocked, and press...
Using the Menus Using the Timer Menu To select the Timer menu Press MENU Move the joystick to the Timer icon and press To set the Current Time Use the joystick to select “Current Time”, then press If it is currently Daylight Saving Time, be sure to set the mode to “ON”...
Using the Menus Using the Setup Menu To select the Setup Menu Press MENU Move the joystick to the Setup icon and press Use the joystick to scroll through the features. Press to select a feature. That feature’s options appear. Use the joystick to scroll through the options.
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Using the Menus Option Description Video Label Allows you to label the audio/video components you connected to the projection TV so you can identify them when using TV/ VIDEO. When in the Setup menu’s Video Label feature, use the joystick to highlight an input to label, then press select it.
8 mm VCR VHS VCR DVD Player If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the projection TV’s remote control, use the following procedures 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 you enter a new code number, the code number you previously entered at that setting is erased. In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your component with the Sony remote control. In this case, use the component’s own remote control unit.
Other Information Operating Other Components with Your Projection TV Remote Control Operating a VCR Open the panel and move the slide switch to the AV input you coded for this device. To Do This ... Press Turn on/off green POWER button (inside the panel) CH +/–...
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Other Information Operating a Cable To Do This ... Press CABLE (POWER) Turn on/off Select Cable Box CABLE (FUNCTION) Select a channel 0-9 buttons, ENTER CH +/– Change channels Back to previous channel JUMP...
The Channel Block feature is activated (see “Using the Parent Menu (Channel Block)” on page 51). If your projection TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your projection TV may need service. Call your local Sony Service Center. Remote control Batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.
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Other Information Problem Possible Remedies Cannot operate menu If the item you want to choose appears in gray, you cannot select it. Turn the projection TV’s power off and on again. Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are not Cannot receive any channels when using cable TV presently in TV memory (see page 50).
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Other Information Problem Possible Remedies Ensure that Video Label is not set to Skip (see “Video Label” on page 54). Some video sources do not appear when you press TV/ VIDEO...
: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms RF Inputs Converter Speaker Output 20 W × 2 Dimensions (W × H × D) 966 × 1,072 × 577 mm (KP-HR432K90) 1,180 × 1,430 × 626 mm (KP-HR532K90) Mass 56 kg (KP-HR432K90) 71 kg (KP-HR532K90) Power Consumption...
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Other Information Audio Cable RKC-515HG Control S Cable RK-G69HG Component Video Cable VMC-10/30 HG Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Index 16:9 (widescreen) Channels Auto Program 50 creating labels 50 setting up 29 Activating a Twin View screen CineMotion, DRC Adding channels to the channel list Closed caption modes Adjusting audio, Steady Sound CODE SET button ANT button Color temperature, adjusting Antenna, connecting Color, adjusting Aspect ratio, 16:9 in Twin View...
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Menus Audio 44 Effect Channel 44 OFF 47 Parent 44 Simulated 47 Setup 44 TruSurround 47 Timer 44 Enhanced picture resolution, 16:9 Video 44 Enlarging pictures, in Twin View MODE Extended Data Service Movie 35 Pro 35 Standard 35 Favorite Channel Vivid 35 auto 49 Muting, using...
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Sleep, using – Specifications Steady Sound adjusting 47 described 7 Surround sound SYSTEM OFF button Tape-to-tape editing Time set current 52 set daylight saving 52 Timer menu Timer setting Treble, adjusting Troubleshooting TV function button TV power button TV/VIDEO button Twin View™...
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WARNING Safety Operate the projection TV only on 110 V AC. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into expose the projection TV to rain or the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to moisture.
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Important Safeguards Object and Liquid Entry For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. Never push objects of any kind into the set through the cabinet slots as they may Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions touch dangerous voltage points or short and instructions placed on the set or described in the out parts that could result in a fire or...
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Installation Power-Cord Protection Do not allow anything to rest on or roll Water and Moisture over the power cord, and do not place the Do not use power-line operated sets set where the power cord is subject to near water — for example, near a wear or abuse.
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The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the projection TV, below the Sony logo, on the sticker, the same characteristics as the original parts. and also on the TV box (white label). Record these Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric numbers in the spaces provided below.
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Contents Using the Menus Important Safeguards ..........3 Overview..............46 Introducing the Sony Projection TV Using the Video Menu..........47 Using the Audio Menu..........49 Presenting the Sony Projection TV......7 Using the Channel Menu ........51 Using this manual ............8 Using the Parent Menu (Channel Block)....53 Using the Timer Menu..........54...
Introducing the Sony Projection TV Presenting the Sony Projection TV Thank you for purchasing the Sony Projection TV. This manual is for model KP-HR532N90. Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new projection TV include: 1080i Capable: Enables you to receive the 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i digital TV formats.
Introducing the Sony Projection TV Using this manual We recommend that you carefully review the contents of the following three sections in the order shown to ensure that you fully understand the operation of your new projection TV. Installing and Connecting the Projection TV This section guides you through your initial setup.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Contents The box contains your new projection TV, a remote control and two AA batteries. No peripheral cables are included. If you intend to add additional equipment to your projection TV, please check the hookup instructions for your desired setup before you begin.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Installing the Projection TV Recommended viewing area (Horizontal) 60˚ 60˚ Recommended viewing area (Vertical) 20˚ 20˚...
Some DVD Players are equipped with the following three video connectors: Y - Green or B–Y) - Blue or R–Y) - Red CONTROL S cable CONTROL S connections are exclusive to Sony products and allow greater control of all Sony equipment. Push into connection.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Projection TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Menu The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus without Controls the use of a remote control. Pressing brings up the on-screen menus. MENU The arrow buttons move the on-screen cursor in the menus and the Select button ( ) selects the menu item.
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Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Projection TV Rear and Front Panel Rear of projection TV Connectors Front of projection TV (Continued)
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(VAR/FIX) video component. L (MONO)/R 9 CONTROL S To control other Sony equipment with the projection TV's IN/OUT remote control, connect the CONTROL S IN jack of the equipment to the CONTROL S OUT jack on the projection TV with the CONTROL S cable.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Basic Connections (Connecting Cable TV or Antenna) Connecting Directly The connection you choose depends on the cable found in your home. Newer homes are equipped with standard coaxial cable (see A); older homes to Cable or an probably have 300-ohm twin lead cable (see B);...
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Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Cable Box Cable Box and Cable This is the preferred basic cable TV hookup to use if: Connections Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of them (pay channels vs. regular cable channels) and you need to use a cable box, and You want to enjoy the Twin View feature.
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3 or 4 (see page 52). menu (see “Using the Channel Menu” on page Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box 51) ensures that you do (see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 57).
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a 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 cable TV cable to the VCR’s IN jack. Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the projection TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
With this setup you can: Use the projection TV 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 57.
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Installing and Connecting the Projection TV YC-15V/30V (not supplied) Coaxial cable VMC-810S/820S VIDEO (yellow) (not supplied) AUDIO-L (white) Cable box S VIDEO AUDIO-R (red) Coaxial cable Rear of projection TV If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing If you connect two VCRs, you can record from one VCR to the other while using your TV to monitor what is being recorded. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using AUDIO and VIDEO cables, connect the playback VCR’s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the recording VCR’s Audio and Video IN jacks.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite receiver’s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the projection TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack. Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the projection TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting an Audio Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using audio cables, connect the projection TV’s AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) jacks to the audio receiver’s audio LINE IN jacks. Rear of projection TV AUDIO-R AUDIO-L (red)
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors This is the preferred hookup to use if: Your DVD player has component (Y, P ) jacks. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD player’s Y, B-Y and R-Y jacks to the Y, P and P jacks on the projection TV.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors Use this hookup if: Your DVD player does not have component (Y, P ) jacks. If your DVD player has video component output connectors: for best picture quality use the connection described on page 25. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Digital TV Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Be sure to read the Using three separate component video cables, connect the Digital TV Set-top box manual. Set-top box’s Y, P and P jacks to the projection TV.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Camcorder For easy connection of the camcorder, the projection TV has front Audio and Video inputs (shown below). However, if you prefer, you can also connect the camcorder to the projection TV’s rear Audio and Video IN jacks. Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the camcorder’s Audio and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the projection TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting an AV Receiver For greater control of all audio and video equipment, connect an AV receiver. Change “Video Label” for the VIDEO 1 input to “Receiver” (see page 56). Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the coaxial cable from the incoming cable connection or antenna to IN on the VCR.
Using the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL S allows you to control your projection TV 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...
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Setting Up the Projection TV Automatically After you finish connecting your projection TV, you can run Auto Setup to set up your channels. The Auto Setup screen appears when you turn your projection TV on for the first time after installing it. If you do not want to set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by using the Auto Program feature in the Channel menu (see page 52).
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV 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 projection TV, be sure to adjust the convergence.
Using the Features Using the Remote Control The following table describes the buttons on the remote control that are for more advanced functions. Main Power button must be turned ON to activate the remote control. Button Descriptions Outside Panel Button Description 1 MUTING Press to mute the sound.
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Using the Features Button Description qd POWER Turn on and off the projection TV and other audio/video buttons equipment you have programmed into the remote control. (GREEN) For instructions, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 57. qf FUNCTION Select the equipment (TV, SAT/CABLE) that you want to buttons operate.
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Stereo, Auto SAP, and Mono. 8 CODE SET Used for programming the remote control to operate non- Sony video equipment. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 57. 9 POWER Press to turn on the DVD/VCR player you have programmed into the remote control.
Using the Features Watching the TV Many TV features can be accessed directly through the remote control. The following will explain the function of some of the buttons found on your remote control. Buttons for 1 TV (FUNCTION) Projection TV Activates the remote control for use with the projection TV.
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Using the Features qa DISPLAY Press to display the channel number, current time and channel label (if set). To turn the display off, press DISPLAY again. qs TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to scroll through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5 and VIDEO 6. If you select as a in the Setup menu, your projection TV...
Using the Features Watching the Digital TV When you have connected the DTV receiver, you can enjoy digital TV programs. This projection TV is capable of receiving the 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i digital TV formats. This projection TV is not capable of displaying a native 720p format signal.
Using the Features Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channel feature lets you select programs from a list of favorite channels that you preset. To display a list of your favorite channels: Your Favorite Channel options can be set automatically or manually. The factory setting for Favorite Channel is Auto.
Using the Features Using Twin View™ Twin View enables you to watch two programs at the same time. You can also change the size of both the left and right pictures. Displaying Twin To display twin pictures Pictures Make sure your projection TV is tuned to a working channel.
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Using the Features ANT is not effective in the right picture. JUMP is not effective in Twin View. When you adjust the twin screen sizes, the projection TV memorizes the change. The next time you use the Twin View feature, the memorized sizes appear.
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Using the Features Changing the The zoom feature lets you change the size of the left and right pictures. Picture Size To enlarge the left To enlarge the right picture (reduce the picture (reduce the right) left) Move the joystick Move the joystick left to activate the right to activate the...
Using the Features Using the Freeze Function FREEZE button allows you to temporarily capture a program’s picture. You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. To use the Freeze function When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press FREEZE The projection TV switches to Twin View mode and displays the “frozen”...
Using the Features Using Channel Index Channel Index allows you to display multiple channels and select one directly. The channels used for Channel Index will come directly from the projection TV’s list of receivable channels (those set during “Auto Program” on page 52).
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Using the Features For the center picture you can: Change the channel by pressing ENTER Switch the input sources from VHF/UHF to cable by pressing or to the video input by pressing TV/VIDEO , without changing the surrounding channels. Sound will only be heard from the center picture. If one of the pictures received through Channel Index is snowy, the entire screen may become unstable.
Using the Menus Overview Opening and choosing a menu: Press to display the menu screen. MENU Move the joystick to the desired menu icon and press to select it. Use the joystick to scroll through the features. See the specific menu page for instructions on moving through the menu.
Using the Menus Using the Video Menu To select the Video Menu Press MENU Move the joystick to the Video icon and press Use the joystick to scroll through the features. Press to select a feature. That feature’s adjustment appears. Use the joystick to make the desired adjustments.
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Using the Menus Option Description DRC Mode Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x density, for high quality Digital sources (i.e., DVD player, Satellite receiver). Select from Interlaced, Progressive and CineMotion. Reality Creation Interlaced Recommended for moving pictures. Progressive Recommended for still images and text. CineMotion Recommended for 24 frame-per-second films.
Using the Menus Using the Audio Menu To select the Audio Menu Press MENU Move the joystick to the Audio icon and press Use the joystick to scroll through the options. Press to select an option. That option’s settings appear. Use the joystick to scroll through the settings.
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Using the Menus Option Description Speaker Select to turn on the projection TV speakers. Select to turn off the projection TV speakers and listen to the projection TV's sound only through your external audio system speakers. Audio Out Variable The projection TV’s speakers are turned off, but Easy control the volume output from your audio system can still of volume...
Using the Menus Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu Press MENU Move the joystick to the Channel Video Audio Channel Parent Timer Setup icon and press Fa v o r i t e C h a n n e l : A u t o C a b l e : O N Use the joystick to scroll C h a n n e l f i x : O F F...
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Using the Menus Option Description Channel Fix “Fix” your projection TV’s channel setting to 3 or 4 and use the cable box, VCR or satellite Useful when you receiver to change channels. Select one of these have a cable box settings if you have connected the device to the or satellite VHF/UHF jack.
Using the Menus Using the Parent Menu (Channel Block) The Parent menu allows you to set up the TV to block up to 4 channels. Using the Parent To block channels Menu Press MENU Move the joystick to the Parent icon and press Move the joystick up or down to select 1-4, and press Move the joystick down to select the channel to be blocked, and press...
Using the Menus Using the Timer Menu To select the Timer menu Press MENU Move the joystick to the Timer icon and press To set the Current Time Use the joystick to select “Current Time”, then press If it is currently Daylight Saving Time, be sure to set the mode to “ON”...
Using the Menus Using the Setup Menu To select the Setup Menu Press MENU Move the joystick to the Setup icon and press Use the joystick to scroll through the features. Press to select a feature. That feature’s options appear. Use the joystick to scroll through the options.
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Using the Menus Option Description Video Label Allows you to label the audio/video components you connected to the projection TV so you can identify them when using TV/ VIDEO. When in the Setup menu’s Video Label feature, use the joystick to highlight an input to label, then press select it.
8 mm VCR VHS VCR DVD Player If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the projection TV’s remote control, use the following procedures 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 you enter a new code number, the code number you previously entered at that setting is erased. In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your component with the Sony remote control. In this case, use the component’s own remote control unit.
Other Information Operating Other Components with Your Projection TV Remote Control Operating a VCR Open the panel and move the slide switch to the AV input you coded for this device. To Do This ... Press Turn on/off green POWER button (inside the panel) CH +/–...
Other Information Operating a Cable To Do This ... Press SAT/CABLE (POWER) Turn on/off Select Cable Box SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION) Select a channel 0-9 buttons, ENTER CH +/– Change channels Back to previous channel JUMP Operating a Satellite To Do This ... Press Receiver Turn on/off...
The Channel Block feature is activated (see “Using the Parent Menu (Channel Block)” on page 53). If your projection TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your projection TV may need service. Call your local Sony Service Center. Remote control Batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.
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Other Information Problem Possible Remedies Cannot operate menu If the item you want to choose appears in gray, you cannot select it. Turn the projection TV’s power off and on again. Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are not Cannot receive any channels when using cable TV presently in TV memory (see page 52).
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Other Information Problem Possible Remedies Ensure that Video Label is not set to SKIP (see “Video Label” on page 56). Some video sources do not appear when you press TV/ VIDEO...
Other Information Specifications Projection System 3 picture tubes, 3 lenses, horizontal in-line system Picture Tube 7-inch high-brightness monochrome tubes (6.3 raster size), with optical coupling and liquid cooling system Projection Lenses High performance, large diameter hybrid lens F1.1 Antenna 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Television System NTSC, American TV Standard Screen Size (measured diagonally)
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Other Information Supplied Accessories Remote Control RM-Y908 AA (R6) Batteries 2 supplied for remote control Optional Accessories AV Cable VMC-810/820/830 HG Audio Cable RKC-515HG Control S Cable RK-G69HG Component Video Cable VMC-10/30 HG Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Index 16:9 (widescreen) CODE SET button Color temperature, adjusting Color, adjusting Activating a Twin View screen Connecting Audio receiver 24 Adding channels to the channel list AV receiver 29 Adjusting audio, Steady Sound – Cable box 16 ANT button Cable or antenna 15 Antenna, connecting Camcorder 28 Aspect ratio, 16:9 in Twin View...
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Vivid 37 MTS/SAP button Favorite Channel MTS/SAP, using auto 51 Muting, using described 7 manual 51 setting up 51 using 39 Parent menu FAVORITES button PIC MODE button Features Picture contrast, adjusting Flash Focus Picture size, adjusting in Twin View described 7 POWER button performing 32...
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described 7 Surround sound SYSTEM OFF button Tape-to-tape editing Time set current 54 set daylight saving 54 Timer menu Timer setting Treble, adjusting Troubleshooting TV function button TV power button TV/VIDEO button Twin View™ activating a picture 40 described 7 using 40 connecting two, for tape editing 21 using with TV remote control 60...
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WARNING Note on convergence adjustment Before you use your projection TV, make sure to adjust To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not convergence. For details, see “Adjusting the Convergence expose the projection TV to rain or Automatically – FLASH FOCUS™ –” on page 30. moisture.
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Important Safeguards Object and Liquid Entry For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. Never push objects of any kind into the set through the cabinet slots as they may Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions touch dangerous voltage points or short and instructions placed on the set or described in the out parts that could result in a fire or...
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Installation Power-Cord Protection Do not allow anything to rest on or roll Water and Moisture over the power cord, and do not place the Do not use power-line operated sets set where the power cord is subject to near water — for example, near a wear or abuse.
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When the set exhibits a distinct change in The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of performance, it indicates a need for service. the projection TV, below the Sony logo, on the sticker, and also on the TV box (white label). Record these Servicing numbers in the spaces provided below.
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Contents Using the Menus Important Safeguards ..........3 Overview..............45 Introducing the Sony Projection TV Using the Video Menu..........46 Using the Audio Menu..........48 Presenting the Sony Projection TV......7 Using the Channel Menu ........50 Using this manual ............8 Using the Wide Menu...........52 Using the Timer Menu..........54 Installing and Connecting the Using the Setup Menu ..........55...
Introducing the Sony Projection TV Presenting the Sony Projection TV Thank you for purchasing the Sony Projection TV. This manual is for model KP-HW572K90. Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new projection TV include: 1080i Capable: Enables you to receive the 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i digital TV formats.
Introducing the Sony Projection TV Using this manual We recommend that you carefully review the contents of the following three sections in the order shown to ensure that you fully understand the operation of your new projection TV. Installing and Connecting the Projection TV This section guides you through your initial setup.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Contents The box contains your new projection TV, a remote control and two AA batteries. No peripheral cables are included. If you intend to add additional equipment to your projection TV, please check the hookup instructions for your desired setup before you begin.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Installing the Projection TV Recommended viewing area (Horizontal) ˚ ˚ Recommended viewing area (Vertical) ˚ ˚...
Some DVD Players are equipped with the following three video connectors: Y - Green or B–Y) - Blue or R–Y) - Red CONTROL S cable CONTROL S connections are exclusive to Sony products and allow greater control of all Sony equipment. Push into connection.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Projection TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Menu The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus without Controls the use of a remote control. Pressing brings up the on-screen menus. MENU The arrow buttons move the on-screen cursor in the menus and the Select button ( ) selects the menu item.
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Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Projection TV Rear and Front Panel Rear of projection TV Connectors Front of projection TV...
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(VAR/FIX) video component. L (MONO)/R 9 CONTROL S To control other Sony equipment with the projection TV's IN/OUT remote control, connect the CONTROL S IN jack of the equipment to the CONTROL S OUT jack on the projection TV with the CONTROL S cable.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Basic Connections (Connecting Cable TV or Antenna) Connecting Directly The connection you choose depends on the cable found in your home. Newer homes are equipped with standard coaxial cable (see A); older homes to Cable or an probably have 300-ohm twin lead cable (see B);...
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Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Cable Box Cable Box and Cable This is the preferred basic cable TV hookup to use if: Connections Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of them (pay channels vs. regular cable channels) and you need to use a cable box, and You want to enjoy the Twin View feature.
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Rear of projection TV Cable box Also, set Cable to ON in the Channel menu. (see page 50) Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box Setting the Channel (see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 58).
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a 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 cable TV cable to the VCR’s IN jack. Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the projection TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
With this setup you can: Use the projection TV 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 58.
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Installing and Connecting the Projection TV YC-15V/30V (not supplied) Coaxial cable VMC-810S/820S VIDEO (yellow) (not supplied) AUDIO-L (white) Cable box S VIDEO AUDIO-R (red) Coaxial cable Rear of projection TV If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing If you connect two VCRs, you can record from one VCR to the other while using your TV to monitor what is being recorded. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using AUDIO and VIDEO cables, connect the playback VCR’s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the recording VCR’s Audio and Video IN jacks.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting an Audio Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using audio cables, connect the projection TV’s AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) jacks to the audio receiver’s audio LINE IN jacks. Rear of projection TV AUDIO-R AUDIO-L (red)
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors This is the preferred hookup to use if: Your DVD player has component (Y, B-Y, R-Y) jacks. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD player’s Y, B-Y and R-Y jacks to the Y, P and P jacks on the projection TV.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors Use this hookup if: Your DVD player does not have component (Y, P ) jacks. If your DVD player has video component output connectors: for best picture quality use the connection described on page 23. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Digital TV Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Be sure to read the Using three separate component video cables, connect the Digital TV Set-top box manual. Set-top box’s Y, P and P jacks to the projection TV.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Camcorder For easy connection of the camcorder, the projection TV has front Audio and Video inputs (shown below). However, if you prefer, you can also connect the camcorder to the projection TV’s rear Audio and Video IN jacks. Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the camcorder’s Audio and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the projection TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting an AV Receiver For greater control of all audio and video equipment, connect an AV receiver. Change “Video Label” for the VIDEO 1 input to “Receiver” (see page 56). Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the coaxial cable from the incoming cable connection or antenna to IN on the VCR.
Using the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL S allows you to control your projection TV 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...
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Setting Up the Projection TV Automatically After you finish connecting your projection TV, you can run Auto Setup to set up your channels. The Auto Setup screen appears when you turn your projection TV on for the first time after installing it. If you do not want to set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by using the Auto Program feature in the Channel menu (see page 51).
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV 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 projection TV, be sure to adjust the convergence.
Using the Features Using the Remote Control The following table describes the buttons on the remote control that are for more advanced functions. Button Descriptions Outside Panel Button Description 1 MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore the sound.
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Using the Features Button Description qd POWER Turn on and off the projection TV and other audio/video buttons equipment you have programmed into the remote control. (GREEN) For instructions, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 58. qf FUNCTION Select the equipment (TV, CABLE) that you want to buttons operate.
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Press to scroll through the bilingual options: MAIN, MAIN+SUB, and SUB. 8 CODE SET Used for programming the remote control to operate non- Sony video equipment. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 58. 9 POWER Press to turn on the DVD/VCR player you have programmed into the remote control.
Using the Features Watching the TV Many TV features can be accessed directly through the remote control. The following will explain the function of some of the buttons found on your remote control. Buttons for 1 TV (FUNCTION) Projection TV Activates the remote control for use with the projection TV.
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Using the Features qa DISPLAY Press to display the channel number, current time and channel label (if set). To turn the display off, press DISPLAY again. qs TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to scroll through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5 and VIDEO 6. If you select as a in the Setup menu, your projection TV...
Using the Features Watching the Digital TV When you have connected the DTV receiver, you can enjoy digital TV programs. This projection TV is capable of receiving the 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i digital TV formats. This projection TV is not capable of displaying a native 720p format signal.
Using the Features Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channel feature lets you select programs from a list of favorite channels that you preset. To display a list of your favorite channels: Your Favorite Channel options can be set automatically or manually. The factory setting for Favorite Channel is Auto.
Using the Features Using Twin View™ Twin View enables you to watch two programs at the same time. You can also change the size of both the left and right pictures. Displaying Twin To display twin pictures Pictures Make sure your projection TV is tuned to a working channel.
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Using the Features ANT is not effective in the right picture. JUMP is not effective in Twin View. When you adjust the twin screen sizes, the projection TV memorizes the change. The next time you use the Twin View feature, the memorized sizes appear.
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Using the Features Changing the The zoom feature lets you change the size of the left and right pictures. Picture Size To enlarge the left To enlarge the right picture (reduce the picture (reduce the right) left) Move the joystick Move the joystick left to activate the right to activate the...
Using the Features Using the Freeze Function FREEZE button allows you to temporarily capture a program’s picture. You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. To use the Freeze function When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press FREEZE The projection TV switches to Twin View mode and displays the “frozen”...
Using the Features Using Scrolling Channel Index Scrolling Channel Index allows you to view and select from all receivable channels scrolling on the screen without leaving the current channel. To use the Scrolling Channel Index function Press INDEX The current channel will be reduced in size and displayed on the left in normal motion picture format.
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Using the Features Press INDEX The selected channel will be enlarged for normal viewing. To cancel Scrolling Channel Index Press INDEX again to resume normal viewing. If you leave the Scrolling Channel Index screen displayed for an hour without any additional operation, Channel Index is canceled and the normal picture reappears.
Using the Features Using Wide Screen Mode Wide Screen Mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several Wide Screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio). Press WIDE MODE repeatedly to toggle through the following Wide You can also access the Mode settings. Wide Mode settings in the Wide Zoom enlarges the 4:3 picture, Wide menu.
Using the Menus Overview Opening and choosing a menu: Press to display the menu screen. MENU Move the joystick to the desired menu icon and press to select it. Use the joystick to scroll through the features. See the specific menu page for instructions on moving through the menu.
Using the Menus Using the Video Menu To select the Video Menu Press MENU Move the joystick to the Video icon and press Use the joystick to scroll through the features. Press to select a feature. That feature’s adjustment appears. Use the joystick to make the desired adjustments.
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Using the Menus Option Description DRC Mode Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x density, for high quality Digital sources (i.e., DVD player). Select from Interlaced, Progressive and CineMotion. Reality Creation Interlaced Recommended for moving pictures. Progressive Recommended for still images and text. CineMotion Recommended for 24 frame-per-second films.
Using the Menus Using the Audio Menu To select the Audio Menu Press MENU Move the joystick to the Audio icon and press Use the joystick to scroll through the options. Press to select an option. That option’s settings appear. Use the joystick to scroll through the settings.
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Using the Menus Option Description Audio Out Variable The projection TV’s speakers are turned off, but Easy control the volume output from your audio system can still of volume be controlled by the projection TV’s remote adjustments control. Fixed The projection TV’s speakers are turned off and the volume, bass and treble output of the projection TV is fixed.
Using the Menus Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu Press MENU Move the joystick to the Channel icon and press Use the joystick to scroll through the features. Press to select a feature. That feature’s options appear. Use the joystick to scroll through the options.
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Using the Menus Option Description Channel Fix “Fix” your projection TV’s channel setting to 3 or 4 and use the cable box or VCR to change Useful when you channels. Select one of these settings if you have a cable box have connected the device to the VHF/UHF connected jack.
Using the Menus Using the Wide Menu To select the Wide menu Press MENU Use the joystick to move to the Wide icon and press Move the joystick to scroll through the features. Press to select a feature. That feature’s options appear. Use the joystick to scroll through the options.
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Using the Menus Option Description Vertical Center Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down in If 4:3 Default is set to the window. (Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes.) anything but Off, the Wide Move the joystick up or down to choose a position and press Mode setting changes only for the current...
Using the Menus Using the Timer Menu To select the Timer menu Press MENU Move the joystick to the Timer icon and press To set the Current Time Use the joystick to select “Current Time”, then press If it is currently Daylight Saving Time, be sure to set the mode to “ON” first.
Using the Menus Using the Setup Menu To select the Setup Menu Press MENU Move the joystick to the Setup icon and press Use the joystick to scroll through the features. Press to select a feature. That feature’s options appear. Use the joystick to scroll through the options.
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Using the Menus Option Description Video Label Allows you to label the audio/video components you connected to the projection TV so you can identify them when using TV/ VIDEO. When in the Setup menu’s Video Label feature, use the joystick to highlight an input to label, then press select it.
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Using the Menus Using the Channel The Channel Block menu allows you to set up the TV to block up to 4 Block Menu channels. To block channels Press MENU Move the joystick to the Setup icon and press Move the joystick up or down to select 1-4, and press Move the joystick down to select the channel to be blocked, and press Performing Auto Press...
8 mm VCR VHS VCR DVD Player If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the projection TV’s remote control, use the following procedures 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 you enter a new code number, the code number you previously entered at that setting is erased. In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your component with the Sony remote control. In this case, use the component’s own remote control unit.
Other Information Operating Other Components with Your Projection TV Remote Control Operating a VCR Open the panel and move the slide switch to the AV input you coded for this device. To Do This ... Press Turn on/off green POWER button (inside the panel) CH +/–...
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Other Information Operating a Cable To Do This ... Press Turn on/off CABLE (POWER) CABLE (FUNCTION) Select Cable Box Select a channel 0-9 buttons, ENTER CH +/– Change channels Back to previous channel JUMP...
The Channel Block feature is activated (see “Using the Channel Block Menu” on page 57). If your projection TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your projection TV may need service. Call your local Sony Service Center. Remote control Batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.
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Other Information Problem Possible Remedies Cannot operate menu If the item you want to choose appears in gray, you cannot select it. Turn the projection TV’s power off and on again. Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are not Cannot receive any channels when using cable TV presently in TV memory (see page 51).
Other Information Specifications Projection System 3 picture tubes, 3 lenses, horizontal in-line system Picture Tube 7-inch high-brightness monochrome tubes (6.3 raster size), with optical coupling and liquid cooling system Projection Lenses High performance, large diameter hybrid lens F1.1 Antenna 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Television System NTSC, American TV Standard Screen Size (measured diagonally)
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Other Information Optional Accessories AV Cable VMC-810/820/830 HG Audio Cable RKC-515HG Control S Cable RK-G69HG Component Video Cable VMC-10/30 HG Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Index Closed caption modes CODE SET button Activating a Twin View screen Color temperature, adjusting Adding channels to the channel list Color, adjusting Adjusting audio, Steady Sound Connecting ANT button Audio receiver 22 Antenna, connecting AV receiver 27 Audio menu –...
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Vivid 35 Muting, using Favorite Channel auto 50 described 7 PIC MODE button manual 50 setting up 50 Picture contrast, adjusting using 37 Picture size, adjusting in Twin View FAVORITES button POWER button Features POWER buttons (GREEN) Flash Focus Presetting channels described 7 Problems, troubleshooting performing 30...
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Timer menu Timer setting Treble, adjusting Troubleshooting TV function button TV power button TV/VIDEO button Twin View™ activating a picture 38 described 7 using 38 connecting two, for tape editing 21 using with TV remote control 61 with cable box, connecting 19 with cable, connecting 18 Video inputs, labeling Video menu...