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Canada 1-800-222-SONY (7669) 1-877-899-SONY (7669) Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase. Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store Printed on 70% or more recycled paper. Printed in Japan...
Safety s Operate the TV only on 120 V AC. s Use the AC power cord specified by Sony and suitable for the voltage where you use s The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.
Indicators ...23 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control ... 23 Remote Control and TV Controls ...23 Indicators ... 28 Programming the Remote Control...29 Operating Sony Brand Video Equipment ...29 Programming Non-Sony Video Equipment ...29 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control...31 Using P&P and PIP Features...34...
Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Electric shock Do not touch the AC power cord or the TV with a wet hand. If you plug/unplug the AC power cord from the TV with a wet hand, it may cause electric shock. Cleaning s Clean the rear cover area of the TV regularly. Dust in the rear cover area may cause a problem with the cooling system of the TV set.
Welcome to the World of BRAVIA™ Thank you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. The quality of the image you see on your BRAVIA TV is only as good as the quality of the signal it receives. To experience the full detail of your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming.
TV Home Menu: XMB ™ The XMB is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. The ™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. Press the ™ HOME button on your remote control to access the XMB From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: •...
Preventing the TV from Toppling Over As a protective measure, secure the TV as follows. Using the TV stand SU-RS52U Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU-RS52U. To secure the TV, use the two shafts and two screws that were securing the Table-Top Stand.
When using other TV stands Table-Top Stand Screw the support belt (supplied) to the TV stand with a wood screw (supplied). Attach the support belt to the Table-Top Stand with the securing screw (supplied) using a coin, etc. Adjust the length by pulling the support belt toward you while holding the Table-Top Stand.
(one minute or less) before the picture appears. s When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. Replace the lamp with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). s After lamp is replaced, please set the Lamp Replacement option in the General settings (see page 48).
2. Locating Inputs and Outputs Left Side Item Description 1 HDMI IN 2/3 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital HDMI audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, A/V receiver as well as PC. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio.
Left Side Rear PC IN PC IN S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO AUDIO HDMI IN REMOTE SERVICE DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN (1080p/1080i/ (VAR/FIX) (VAR/FIX) 720p/480p/480i) VHF/UHF/CABLE Press the two clamps to open the cover.
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Item Description 1 HDMI IN 1 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital HDMI/ audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, R-AUDIO-L such as a set-top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, A/V receiver as well as PC. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio.
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Item Description 9 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of your digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby OUT (OPTICAL) Digital compatible. Dolby Digital Audio signal from the HDMI input will be output as PCM. Dolby Digital Audio signal from digital channels will be output as it is. 0 DMe / SERVICE This USB port is for service only unless you are connecting the optional BRAVIA...
3. Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition and standard- definition digital programming (if available in your area) along with standard-definition analog programming. • This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC).
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Shown with DVI Connection Side rear of TV PC IN VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT IN AUDIO OUT HDMI IN VIDEO IN (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) • If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN 1 (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 1.
Use the TV as a monitor for your PC. Shown below with the HD15 to HD15 connection. This TV can also be connected to a PC with DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) • Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an HD15- HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB, not supplied) and audio cable (page 15).
Other Equipment Side rear of TV PC IN S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO AUDIO HDMI IN VIDEO IN Personal computer • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. PC IN VHF/UHF/CABLE REMOTE SERVICE DIGITAL AUDIO...
Setting the HDMI Control In order for the HDMI Control function to operate, the TV and other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be setup. See page 48 on how to turn the HDMI Control On. For other equipment, refer to the operating instructions for that equipment.
4. Setting Up the Channel List – Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV for the first time. Initial Setup Please select a language. Language settings will apply to on screen display as well as default audio for digital channels. Highlight a choice and press to continue.
Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. Remote Control and TV Controls Push and slide to open.
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CC Display, see page 45. 8 DMe Press to access features in the optional BRAVIA external module. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more information. The module may not be available in your region. 9 SOUND Press to cycle through different sound settings: Dynamic for...
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Button Description qs BD, DVD When FUNCTION is selected with BD (Blu-ray Disc), or STB DVD or STB, these buttons operate the video equipment you Operating have programmed into the remote control. For details, see Buttons “Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control” on page &m PREV: Press to replay the current program from the previous chapter mark (if any) or from the beginning of the live TV cache.
Button Description ws JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that was selected. wd WIDE Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see page 40).
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Button Description wf PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Photo, Custom. (Available options depend on the current mode.) The picture modes can also be accessed in the Picture settings. For details, see Picture settings on page 37. wg INPUT Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode.
Indicators TIMER Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs the audio signal. 2 TIMER LED Lights up in orange when the timer is set. This LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off. For details, see page 37. 3 LAMP LED The projection lamp has burned out.
The remote control is preset as indicated below so that you do not need to program the remote control. Sony Equipment Programmable Code Number 101 (Sony Blu-ray Disc Player) 751 (Sony DVD Player) 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) Programming Non-Sony Video Equipment Follow the steps below to program your TV’s...
Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips 811, 902, 903 RCA/PROSCAN 802, 808, 902, 903 Toshiba 806, 807 Samsung 812, 902, 903 * If an Aiwa VCR does not work even though you enter the code for Aiwa, enter the code for Sony instead.
Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control Make sure that the equipment is programmed on the remote control (page 29). Press INPUT repeatedly until you see the video input on the screen for your connected equipment. Remote control tips are provided below. •...
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Press ... Specify the previous chapter/track > Specify the next chapter/track Return to the previous display RETURN 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Press ... Activate the remote control to operate DVD (FUNCTION) the DVD Turn on/off...
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To Do This ... Press ... Replay the current program for a set period of time Advance forward a set period of time when playing back a recorded program Specify the previous chapter mark Specify the next chapter mark > Stop Pause Record...
Using P&P and PIP Features This TV comes with the P&P and PIP features which allow you to view two pictures simultaneously. P&P (picture and picture) provides two windows side by side. PIP (picture in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels.
Using the Menus The HOME button allows you to access the TV Home Menu on the XMB (XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety of TV features. Settings Media Category Icons Adjusting TV Settings Customize the TV settings with various options. Settings Explanations of different Settings start from page 37.
Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB Press HOME to display the XMB Press B/b to select a Media Category icon. Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the Settings icon. Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.) Press when desired item is highlighted.
TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Sony contact information is available from this screen for your convenience. Your TV’s specific information such as Model Name, Serial Number, Software Version and downloadable ratings version, if available from the TV, is displayed here.
• Picture Mode for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the remote control to directly toggle the modes. • The options for Picture Mode may differ depending on the Video/Photo Optimizer setting (see page 43). Reset Resets the current Picture Mode setting to the default values.
DRC Palette Allows you to customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity). Press the arrow buttons to highlight DRC Palette then press The DRC Palette appears. Press the arrow buttons to adjust the position of the marker (z). As you move the z higher along the Reality axis, the picture becomes more detailed.
Surround S-FORCE Front Surround Voice Zoom Adjusts the clarity of human voices. For example, if the voice of a news announcer is indistinct, you can turn up this setting to make the voice clearer. Conversely, if you are watching a sports program, you can turn down this setting to soften the voice of the commentator.
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4:3 Default Wide Zoom Select the default screen mode to use for 4:3 Normal sources Full Zoom • 4:3 Default is not available when Auto Wide is set to Off. • If 4:3 Default is set to anything but Off, the Wide Mode setting applies only to the current channel.
Wide Mode Normal Full 1 Full 2 Zoom • Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing WIDE on the remote control. • See WIDE button description on page 26 for accessing Wide Mode. Video Options Settings Motion Enhancer Activates Motionflow to enhance the smoothness of picture movement and to reduce blur. High Standard •...
• MTS is available only for analog programs. Sets suitable image quality, depending on the input source, video data or photograph data when directly connecting Sony HDMI output- capable equipment that supports Video-A mode. Produces suitable image quality for moving pictures.
Speakers TV Speakers Audio System Audio Out Fixed Easy control of volume adjustment Variable Woofer Level Increases or decreases the low frequency sounds. • Alternate Audio is available only for digital programs. If the program you are watching is also available in other languages from the audio tracks, and if that language is what you have selected in the Language setting, your TV will automatically switch to the matching language with the Alternate Audio feature.
Edit Channel Labels Assigns labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers. Press V/v to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press number to assign a label. Press V/v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Press b to move to the next character.
Rating Child Youth Young Adult Custom • If you are not familiar with the parental guideline rating system, you should select Child, Youth, or Young Adult to help simplify the rating selection. To set more specific ratings, select Custom. Digital Rating (Available only in U.S.A.
TV Rating Age-Based Ratings Block programs by their TV-Y rating, content or both TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA Content-Based Ratings • To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings. For Country selection of Canada: English Rating French Rating 8 ans+ 13 ans+ 16 ans+ 18 ans+...
Reduces the power consumption by adjusting the lamp brightness. This also enhances the black level. Logo Illumination Select to illuminate the Sony logo on the front panel of the TV. Select On or Off. Display Position When selected, the guide markers for the TV Display Position will appear at four corners of the screen.
To maintain the quality of your viewing experience, Sony recommends that you replace the lamp (1) after approximately 8,000 hours of use; (2) when the screen becomes dark or the color looks unusual;...
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Remove the lamp door. Push the lever up and pull out the door. Pull the lamp out of the TV. Hold the indented grooves as shown in the illustration, and pull the lamp straight out. • The lamp is very hot immediately after use. Do not touch the inside of the lamp compartment, the glass portion of the lamp, or the surrounding parts.
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TV. • Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp. • Take great care when replacing the lamp or plugging in/unplugging the connecting cords.
Troubleshooting If you have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of the following numbers: Condition No picture Cannot receive any channels TV is locked to one channel...
Condition Explanation/Solution No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no sound • Check the volume control. • Press MUTING or VOL + so that “Muting” disappears from the screen • Disconnect your headphones. • Set Speakers to TV Speakers in the Audio Options settings (see page 44). •...
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• There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are attempting to operate. • There is a possibility that some non-Sony equipment cannot be operated by your Sony TV remote control. You may need to use the equipment’s original remote control.
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Condition Explanation/Solution Green tint or uneven color • After turning on the TV, you may notice a green tint or slight variation in color uniformity appears on the screen when the TV is powered on White spot on the screen •...
Specifications Model KDS-Z60XBR5 System Projection system 3 SXRD panel, 1 lens projection system SXRD panel High Frame Rate Compatible 0.61 Inch Panel Full HD SXRD Device Projection lens High performance, large diameter hybrid lens Lamp Ultra High Pressure Lamp, 120W, XL-5200...
CH +/– button Channel Block CineMotion Color Color Matrix Color Temperature COMPONENT IN jack (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) Connecting the TV Contact Sony Cooling Mode Country Current Time Device Auto Power Off Device List DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack Digital CC Digital Rating...
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V Center Vertical Size VHF/UHF/CABLE input Video Color Space (x.v.Color) VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks Video/Photo Optimizer Voice Zoom VOL +/– button Volume Offset WIDE button , 42 Wide Mode Woofer Level , 35 ™...
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