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- Page 1 KDF-E50A12U KDF-E42A12U Printed in Spain KDF-E50A12U KDF-E42A12U 2-632-913-43(1) © 2005 Sony Corporation 2-632-913-43(1) LCD Projection TV Operating Instructions Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety Information” section of this manual. Retain this manual for future reference.
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Page 2: Trademark Information
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. FUSE... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety information ... 4 Precautions ... 7 Overview of the remote ... 8 Overview of the TV buttons and indicators... 9 Getting Started 1: Checking the accessories ... 10 2: Inserting batteries into the remote... 10 3: Connecting an aerial/VCR... 11 4: Preventing the TV from toppling over... -
Page 4: Safety Information
• If the mains lead is damaged, stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service centre to exchange it. • Use only an original Sony mains lead, not other brands. Mains lead/cable protection Pull out the mains lead/cable by the plug. - Page 5 • When installing the TV set on the wall, leave at least 10 cm space from the bottom of the TV set. • Never install the TV set as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Ventilation holes Do not insert anything in the ventilation holes.
- Page 6 Damage requiring service If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not touch it until you have unplugged the mains lead. Otherwise electric shock may result. Servicing Do not open the cabinet. Entrust the TV set to qualified service personnel only.
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Page 7: Precautions
Precautions LCD Panel • Although the LCD panel is made with high-precision technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective, black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD panel. This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction. -
Page 8: Overview Of The Remote
Overview of the remote qd Coloured buttons • In digital mode (page 16, 18): Selects the options at the bottom of the screen in the Favourite and EPG digital menus. • In Analogue Text mode (page 15): Used for Fastext. –... -
Page 9: Overview Of The Tv Buttons And Indicators
Overview of the TV buttons and indicators MENU (page 19) – Input select (page 15) • In TV mode: Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets. • In TV menu: OK 3 2 +/-/ </, • Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume. •... -
Page 10: Getting Started
Getting Started 1: Checking the accessories Remote RM-ED002 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) Coaxial cable (1) 2: Inserting batteries into the remote Notes • Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. • Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way. Certain regions may regulate disposal of the battery. -
Page 11: 3: Connecting An Aerial/Vcr
3: Connecting an aerial/VCR Rear of the TV Rear of the TV (SmartLink) L/G/ R/D/ Scart lead (not supplied) Coaxial cable (not supplied) Coaxial cable (not supplied) MODEM 5V 500 mA RF lead L/G/S/I (not R/D/D/D (VARIABLE) supplied) Coaxial cable (supplied) Coaxial cable (supplied) -
Page 12: 4: Preventing The Tv From Toppling Over
4: Preventing the TV from toppling over socket on the rear Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU- RG11S (for KDF-E42A12U)/SU-RG11M (for KDF- E50A12U) with a support belt designed for your TV. 5: Switching on the TV Connect the TV to your mains socket (220- 240V AC, 50Hz). -
Page 13: 6: Auto-Tuning The Tv
6: Auto-tuning the TV When you switch on the TV for the first time, the message confirming the TV start auto-tuning appears on the screen. You must tune the TV to receive channels (TV broadcasts). Do the following to search and store all available channels. -
Page 14: Watching Tv
Watching TV Watching TV P U S H O P E N T IM E R L A M P P O W E R /S T A N D B Y P O W E R W E G A G A T V /V ID E O VO L U M E C A N N E L... - Page 15 Do this Return to the Press previous channel watched (for more than five seconds) Access the Press OK. To select a channel, Programme index press m/M, then press OK. table (in analogue mode only) To access the Input Press OK. Press signal index table the desired input signal, press m/M, then press OK.
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Page 16: Checking The Digital Electronic Programme Guide (Epg)
Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) All Categories Thu 27 May 10:31 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 Thu 27 May BBC ONE Wales City Hospital Houses Be… Bargain Hu… Cash in the… BBC 2W The… The… Sch… Sch… The Daily Politics ITV 1 Wales This M…... - Page 17 Set a programme to be displayed automatically on the screen when it starts – Reminder Set the time and date of a programme you want to record – Manual Timer REC Cancel a recording/reminder – Timer list Do this Press m/M/</, to select the future programme you want to display.
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Page 18: Using The Favourite List
Using the Favourite list F r i 1 5 A p r 1 6 : 3 5 B B C N E W S 2 4 E v e n i n g N e w s 0 0 1 B B C O N E 0 0 2 B B C T W O... -
Page 19: Viewing Pictures From Connected Equipment
Viewing pictures from connected equipment Switch on the connected equipment, then perform one of the following operation. For equipment connected to the scart sockets using a fully-wired 21-pin scart lead Start playback on the connected equipment. The picture from the connected equipment appears on the screen. -
Page 20: Overview Of The Menus
Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see (page 19). Also, see page in parentheses for details of each menu. Picture Adjustment Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Co lou r Tone Reset Noise Reduction Iris... -
Page 21: Picture Adjustment Menu
Picture Adjustment menu Picture Adjustment Picture Mode Custom Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Colour Tone Warm Reset Noise Reduction Auto Iris High Select: Set: Back: End: MENU Picture Mode Selects the picture mode. Press OK to select “Picture Mode”. Press m/M to select one of the following picture modes, then press OK. •... -
Page 22: Reset
Reset Reset all the picture settings to the factory settings. Press OK to select “Reset”. Press m/M to select “OK,” then press OK. Noise Reduction Reduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak broadcast signal. Press OK to select “Noise Reduction”. Press m/M to select “Auto”, then press OK. -
Page 23: Sound Adjustment Menu
Sound Adjustment menu Sound Adjustment Sound Effect: Dynamic Treble: Bass: Balance: Reset Dual Sound: Auto Volume: Select: Set: Back: End: MENU Sound Effect Press OK to select “Sound Effect”. Press m/M to select one of the following sound effects, then press OK. •... -
Page 24: Dual Sound
Dual Sound Selects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast. Press OK to select “Dual Sound”. Press m/M to select one of the following, then press OK. • Stereo/Mono: For a stereo broadcast. • A/B/Mono: For a bilingual broadcast, select “A” for sound channel 1, “B” for sound channel 2, or “Mono”... -
Page 25: Screen Menu
Screen menu Screen Auto Format: Screen Format: Smart RGB Center Select: Set: Back: End: MENU Auto Format Automatically changes the screen format according to the broadcast signal. Press OK to select “Auto Format”. Press m/M to select “On,” then press OK. Tips •... -
Page 26: Features Menu
Features menu Features AV2 Output TV Speakers PC Adjustment Select: Set: Back: End: MENU AV2 Output Sets a signal to be output through the socket labelled you connect a VCR to the connected to other sockets of the TV. Press OK to select “AV2 Output”. Press m/M to select one of the following, then press OK. -
Page 27: Pc Adjustment
PC Adjustment Customizes the TV screen as a PC monitor. Press OK to select “PC Adjustment”. Press m/M to select one of the following, then press OK. • Phase: Adjust the screen when a part of a displayed text or image is not clear. •... -
Page 28: Timer Menu
Timer menu Timer Sleep Timer Clock Set 20. 8. 2005 Fri 21:30 Timer Select: Set: Back: End: MENU Sleep Timer Sets a period of time after which the TV automatically switches itself into the standby mode. Press OK to select “Sleep Timer”. Press m/M to select the desired time period (“30min”/“60min”/“90min”/ “120min”), then press OK. -
Page 29: Set Up Menu
Set Up menu Set Up Auto Start Up Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Programme Labels AV Preset Manual Programme Preset Digital Set Up Select: Set: Back: End: MENU Auto Start Up Starts the “first time operation menu” to tune in all the available digital and analogue channels. -
Page 30: Programme Labels (Analogue Mode Only)
Programme Labels (Analogue mode only) Assigns a channel name of your choice up to five letters or numbers. The name will be displayed briefly on the screen when the channel is selected. (Names for channels are usually taken automatically from Analogue Text (if available).) Press OK to select “Programme Labels”. - Page 31 Option Description Programme Presets programme channels manually. Press M/m to select “Programme”, then press OK. Channel Press M/m to select the programme number you want to manually tune (if tuning a VCR, select channel 0), then press <. Press M/m to select “Channel”, then press OK. Tune the channels as follows: If you do not know the channel number (frequency) Press M/m to search for the next available channel.
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Page 32: Digital Set Up
Option Skip Digital Set Up Displays the “Digital Set Up” menu. You can change/set the digital settings using this menu. Press OK to select “Digital Set Up”. Press m/M to select the desired icon below, then press OK. Digital Tuning Digital Auto Tuning Programme List Edit Digital Manual Tuning... - Page 33 Option Description Programme Removes any unwanted digital channels stored on the TV, and changes the order of the digital channels stored on the TV. List Edit Press m/M to select the channel you want to remove or move to a new position. If you know the channel number (frequency) Press the number buttons to enter the three-digit programme number of the broadcast you want.
- Page 34 • Software download: Enables the TV to automatically receive software updates, free through your existing aerial (when issued). Sony recommends that this option is set to “On” at all times. If you do not want your software to be updated, set this option to “Off”.
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Page 35: Using Optional Equipment
Using Optional Equipment Connecting optional equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied. Connecting to the side of the TV S VHS/Hi8/DVC camcorder R/D/ MONO L/G/ Headphones To connect Do this S VHS/Hi 8/DVC Connect to the S video socket camcorder... - Page 36 Connecting to the rear of the TV PlayStation 2 Decoder DVD recorder / Hard disc recorder Decoder CAM eject button (SmartLink) R/D/ L/G/ DVD player with component output Digital satellite receiver / DVD MODEM 5V 500 mA L/G/S/I R/D/D/D (VARIABLE) Hi-Fi...
- Page 37 To connect Do this “PlayStation 2”, Connect to the scart socket DVD player or 1. When you connect the decoder D decoder, the scrambled signal from the TV tuner is output to the decoder, then the unscrambled signal is output from the decoder. DVD recorder or Connect to the scart socket VCR that supports...
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Page 38: Additional Information
Additional Information Optimum Viewing Area For the best picture quality, try to position the TV set so that you can view the screen from within the areas shown below. Horizontal viewing area ° ° Vertical viewing area ° °... -
Page 39: Replacing The Lamp
• When the lamp burns out, a noise is audible. This does not indicate damage to the TV set. • Consult your nearest Sony service center to obtain a new lamp. • Always remember to dispose of used lamps in an evironmentally friendly way. - Page 40 Pull out the lamp. Hook a finger through the loop of the lamp handle and pull the handle upwards. Then pull the lamp straight out. Tips • The lamp is very hot immediately after use. Never touch the glass portion of the lamp or the surrounding parts. •...
- Page 41 Put the outside lamp cover back in its place. Tips • Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp. • Take great care when replacing the lamp or plugging in/unplugging the connecting cords. Rough handling may cause the TV to fall, damaging the TV, the TV stand and the floor.
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Page 42: Specifications
Additional Information Specifications Display Unit Power Requirements: 220–240 V AC, 50 Hz Screen Size: KDF-E50A12U: 50 inches KDF-E42A12U: 42 inches Display Resolution (horizontal x vertical): 1280 dots x 720 lines Power Consumption: 180 W Standby Power Consumption: 1 W or less Dimensions (w ×... -
Page 43: Pc Input Specifications
Optional Accessories • TV stand SU-RG11S (KDF-E42A12U) • TV stand SU-RG11M (KDF-E50A12U) • Lamp: XL-2400 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. PC Input Specifications PC Input Timing Input signal frequency: Horizontal: 31,4 - 48,4 KHz. Vertical: 59 - 61 Hz. Maximum Resolution: 1024 dots x -768 lines. -
Page 44: Troubleshooting
For example, the indicator flashes for two seconds, stops flashing for one second, and flashes for two seconds. Press 1 on the TV (Front side) to switch it off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (duration and interval). When it is not flashing Check the items in the tables below. - Page 45 Problem Cause/Remedy No colour on programmes • Select “Reset” in the “Picture Adjustment” menu to return to the factory No colour or irregular colour • Check the connection of the Y, P when viewing a signal from the • Make sure that the Y, P Y, PB/CB, PR/CR jacks of Sound Problem...
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Page 46: Index
Index Numerics 0-9 buttons 8 14:9 15 4:3 15 Accessories supplied 10 Aerial, connecting 11 AFT 31 Analogue mode (<S0010>) button 8 ATT 32 Audio Filter 31 Audio Language 33 Audio Type 33 Auto Format 25 Auto Start Up 29 Auto Tuning analogue and digital channels analogue channels only 29...