Lcd projection tv sony kf-42we610k/ kf-50we610k/ kf-60we610k (154 pages)
Summary of Contents for Sony KF-50XBR800RM-Y912
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MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. –––––– –––––––––––– ––––– ––––––––––– –––––– –––––––––––– ––––– ––––––––––– KF-50XBR800 RM-Y912 KF-50XBR800 RM-Y912 Canadian KF-60XBR800 RM-Y912 KF-60XBR800 RM-Y912 Canadian RM-Y912 RM-Y912 KF-50XBR800/KF-60XBR800...
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Projection System 3 LCD Panels, 1 lens projection system LCD Panel 1.35 inch TFT LCD panel Approx. 3.15 million dots (1,049,088 pixels) Projection Lens High Performance, large diameter hybrid lens F2.4 Antenna 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Lamp UHP lamp, 100W XL-2000U Television System NTSC, American TV Standard...
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TV Stand SU-GW1 Lamp XL-2000U AV Cable VMC-810/820/830 HG Audio Cable RKC-515HG Control S Cable RK-G69HG Component Video Cable VMC-10/30 HG AV Receiver STR-V555ES or equivalent Memory Stick media 8MB (MSA-8A), 16MB (MSA-16A), 32MB (MSA-32A), 64MB (MSA-64A), 128MB (MSA-128A) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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( US model only ) After correcting the original service problem, perfom the follow- ing safety checks before releasing the set to the customer: The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and l. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-sol- from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a dered connections.
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Section Title Page –––––– –––– –––– (26) Schematic Diagram of M (1/4) Board ....107 (27) Schematic Diagram of M (2/4) Board ....108 (28) Schematic Diagram of M (3/4) Board ....109 (29) Schematic Diagram of M (4/4) Board ....110 (30) Schematic Diagram of U (1/3) Board ....
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• This device includes a self-diagnosis function. • In case of abnormalities, the STANDBY indicator automatically blinks. It is possible to predict the abnormality location by the number of blinks. The Instruction Manual describes blinking of the STANDBY indicator. • If the symptom is not reproduced sometimes in case of a malfunction, there is recording of whether a malfunction was generated or not. Operate the remote command to confirm the matter on the screen and to predict the location of the abnormality.
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• 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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M board T board A board IC9502 LCD ENGINE S8001 CN1012 3. Lamp Cover LAMP COV IC900 LAMP COV 27 MAIN CPU Q9505,9507-9509 5 OVP (SP DC PROT) HV DET HV DET HV DETECT LAMP DRV LAMP 3 LOW B ERR LAMP LAMP PROT LAMP PRT...
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60XBR800 Cabinet stay (L) Screw (+BVTP 4 x 16) Rear cover assembly Eight screws (+BVTP 4 x 16) Six screws (+BVTP 4 x 16) Three screws (+BVTP 3 x 12) Ballast cover Two screws (+BVTP 3 x 12) Power block Ballast bracket Two screws...
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Note: Be careful about the no dust or dirt are on the surface contacts the optical unit block assembly. ¥ Clean the periphery of the set. ¥ Clean the periphery of the optical unit block assembly in the set (the inside of the control panel, the surface contacts between the optical unit block assembly and the bottom cabinet and periphery).
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BC board BB board board U board Three screws (+BVTP 3 x 12) G board G bracket assembly Screw (+BVTP 4 x 16)
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Two screws (+BVTP 3 x 12) Front cover (L) assembly Front cover (R) assembly A board Four strikes Six screws (60XBR800) Four screws (50XBR800) (+BVTP 4 x 16) Control panel assembly Four strikes Two claws Connector H3 board Three screws T board (+BVTP 3 x 12) Screw (+BVTP 3 x 12)
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Three screws (+BVTP 3 x 12) H1 lid H2 board Two claws Connector Two screws (+BVTP 3 X 12) Claw Fasten tag Three connectors Claw H1 board Two screws (+BVTP 4 X 16) Open the H2 bracket assembly Screen mirror block assembly Four screws (+BVTP 4 x 16)
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1. The SCREEN displays the item being adjusted. By using remote commander (RM-Y910K), all circuit adjust- 2. Press “1” or “4” on the remote commander to select the ments can be made. adjustment item. 3. Press “3” or “6” on the remote commander to change the data. 1.
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3DNR Item Function Data range Data Remarks Table 1 WHCT Table 1 Item case nothing NIQM Table 1 WHCT CLPW Table 1 NIQM CLPP Table 1 CLPW YHBW Table 1 CLPP YBKL Table 1 YHBW YBKO Table 1 YBKL MUTE Table 1 YBKO YHBS...
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1) Before adjustment, set the following adjustment conditions in each mode. Adjustment conditions 5) After the adjustment finished, return the data set in 2) to origi- PICTURE MODE: Vivid nal values, and write the data by pressing the [MUTE] + [EN- Category Item Data...
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1) Enter the Component 480i color bar (100%) signal. 1) Enter the Video window signal, and set the PICTURE MODE 2) Set the adjustment conditions in 1. Preparation, and further set to “Vivid”. the following data. 2) Connect an oscilloscope to the CN702 on the BB board. Adjustment conditions Measurement positions Category...
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5) After the adjustment finished, return the data set in 2) to origi- nal values, and write the data by pressing the [MUTE] + [EN- TER] buttons on the remote commander. 1) Before adjustment, set the following adjustment conditions in each mode.
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1. Set the following adjustment conditions, and display the test 1) Enter the 1/2 window signal, and set the PICTURE MODE to pattern. “Vivid”. 2) Set the adjustment conditions in 1. Preparation. Adjustment conditions 3) Measure the waveform, and adjust so that a difference between Category Item Data...
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4. Adjust the blue in the same manner. 1. Enter the RF monoscope signal. Category Item Data 2. Adjust so that the picture is displayed in the center of the D-GM TPN T-PATN RGB 4 (B) screen. LCD-DR B ODD VR ADJ* LCD-DR B EVEN VR...
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TO H2 BOARD TO H2 BOARD TO M BOARD TO M BOARD CN4502 CN4401 CN9501 CN9002 (1/2) (AUDIO OUT,TUNER, POWER SUPPLY) DATA CN1021 SCL1 DATA1 SDA1 CLK1 V 5.6 SW VIDEO 5.6V SW MON MUTE MON MUTE VAR MUTE VAR MUTE Q1016 DSP CUT DSP CUT...
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BB BOARD BB BOARD BB BOARD BB BOARD BB BOARD CHECK CN2804 CN3203 CN5004 CN5001 CN5002 CONNECTOR CN1004 DATA 4.5V 4.5V G BOARD 4.5V IC1005 CN1603 3.3VC 4.5V +3.3V REG U (1/2) IC1009 BB3.3V +3.3V REG CN1005 MS RST G BOARD CN1604 P-CON CN1007...
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J2001 IC2002 INPUT SELECT S-VIDEO J2003 Q2018,2019 VIDEO 1 V1 VOUT3 BUFFER MONITOR VIDEO VIDEO 8 V2 Q2017 IN 1 (MONO) LOUT3 15 V3 BUFFER AUDIO 22 V4 (MONO) Q2015 ROUT3 AUDIO 30 V5 BUFFER 60 V6 MON MUTE Q2022,2024 63 TV BUFFER J2004...
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IC2502 AUDIO DSP KEY 2 A BOARD CN1013 KEY 1 IC2503 A0T1 S4411 S4410 S4409 S4408 S4407 S4406 S4405 S4404 S4403 S4402 S4401 CHANNEL VOLUME MENU TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME X2500 A0T2 VAR OUT R 24.576MHz U2 (KEY IN) VAR OUT L AU H L AU H R IC2504...
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IC7201 CN7202 BUS DRIVER CN7201 +3.3V 3.3VD _ BS MS_BS+ L7201 MS_BS _ SDIO MS_SDIR+ MEMORY STICK _ INS MS_SDIR _ SCLK L7202 MS_SCLK+ DIR+ MS_SCLK IC7203 MS_SDO+ BUS BUFFER L7203 MS_SDO BB BOARD MS_SDI+ CN3603 MS_SDI L7204 MS_INS IC7202 BUS DRIVER DI + DI -...
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LAMP DRIVER A BOARD CN1005 A BOARD CN1006 A BOARD CN1004 33V RECT A BOARD CN1007 A BOARD CN1024 T1605, 1606 LINE FILTER...
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HISTORY INFORMATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MANUAL: LA-1A SERVICE MANUAL CHASSIS MODEL COMMANDER DEST CHASSIS NO. KF-50XBR800 RM-Y912 KF-50XBR800 RM-Y912 Canadian KF-60XBR800 RM-Y912 KF-60XBR800 RM-Y912 Canadian ORIGINAL MANUAL ISSUE DATE: 10/2002 ALL REVISIONS AND UPDATES TO THE ORIGINAL MANUAL ARE APPENDED TO THE END OF THE PDF FILE. REVISION DATE REVISION TYPE SUBJECT...
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WARNING Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that expose the LCD Projection TV to rain or provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in moisture.
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The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the cabinet, unplug the LCD Projection TV immediately LCD Projection TV, below the Sony logo, on the sticker, and have it checked by qualified service personnel and also on the TV box (white label). Record these before operating it further.
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Important Safety Instruction Important Safeguards 1) Read these instructions. For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. 2) Keep these instructions. Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions 3) Heed all warnings. and instructions placed on the set or described in the 4) Following all instructions.
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Overloading On contamination on the screen surface Do not overload wall outlets, extension The screen surface has a special coating to reduce a cords or convenience receptacles picture displayed by reflecting. If you clean the screen beyond their capacity, since this can surface in the wrong way, the screen may be damaged.
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❑ Never block the slots and openings Antenna Grounding According to the NEC by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for or other similar surface. Antenna Grounding. ❑ Never place the set in a confined Antenna lead-in wire space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is...
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Servicing About the LCD Projection TV Do not attempt to service the set by yourself Although the LCD projection TV is made with high- since opening the cabinet may expose you to precision technology, black dots may appear or bright dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Contents Introducing the Sony LCD Projection Watching Digital TV ..........49 Using Favorite Channels........50 Using Twin View™..........51 Presenting the Sony LCD Projection TV....9 Using the Freeze Function ........54 Using This Manual..........10 Using Scrolling Channel Index......55 Enjoying Your LCD Projection TV.......11 Using Wide Screen Mode........57 Replacing the Lamp ..........13...
Introducing the Sony LCD Projection Presenting the Sony LCD Projection TV Thank you for purchasing the Sony LCD Projection TV. This manual is for models KF-50XBR800 and KF-60XBR800. Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new LCD projection TV include: ❑...
Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV ❑ Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD (480p, 480i) and Digital Set-top box (1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i) connections. ❑ S-VIDEO Inputs: Provides a high-quality image for connected equipment. ❑ Favorite Channel Preview: Preview up to eight favorite channels without leaving the current channel.
(1 minute or less). ❑ When the projection lamp wears out, the screen image becomes dark. Replace the lamp with a new Sony XL-2000U replacement lamp (not supplied). ✍ Be sure to attach the lamp cover securely; otherwise, your LCD projection TV will not turn on.
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Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV Notes on the LCD To enjoy clear pictures ❑ Be sure not to allow sunlight or light from a lamp to shine directly onto Projection TV the screen. ❑ The screen surface is easily scratched. Do not rub, touch, or tap it with a sharp or abrasive object (see “Use of the Cleaning Cloth”...
Do not touch the glass with your fingers on the new lamp. Collecting the used lamp For environmental conservation, Sony collects the used lamps. Please put the used lamp in the lamp box and give it to your Sony dealer where you bought the lamp. ✍...
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Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV Turn off the power switch on the LCD projection TV and after several minutes, unplug the power cord. (The cooling fan will continue to blow for about two minutes after turning the power off.) ✍...
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Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV Loosen the two screws that secure the lamp, then pull out the lamp. The lamp is very hot immediately after use. Never touch the front glass of the lamp or the surrounding parts. Loosen the two screws with the Hold the handle and pull hex key supplied with the lamp.
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Mount the front panel in the order of 1 to 2, as shown in the illustration. ✍ Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL-2000U replacement lamp. ✍ Take great care when replacing the lamp or plugging in/unplugging the connecting cords. If you handle them roughly, the LCD projection TV may fall or be moved, and the TV stand or floor surfaces may be scratched.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Contents The box contains your new LCD projection TV, a remote control and two AAA batteries. No peripheral cables are included. If you intend to add additional equipment to your LCD projection TV, please check the hookup instructions for your desired setup before you begin.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Carrying Your LCD Projection TV Carrying the LCD projection TV requires at least two people. Do not grasp the pedestal or the front panel of the LCD projection TV, otherwise these parts might break off. When moving the LCD projection TV, support the screen bottom with one hand while grasping the top part with the other hand, as shown in the illustration below.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV To Prevent the LCD Projection TV from Falling Down Pay special attention to children around the LCD projection TV. If children should climb onto or push the LCD projection TV or its stand, it may fall down.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Recommended Viewing Area The picture quality may be affected by your viewing position. For the best picture quality, install your LCD projection TV within the areas shown below. Sit at least 1.8 m (approx. 6 ft.) for KF-50XBR800 or 2.2 m (approx. 7 ft.) for KF-60XBR800 away from your LCD projection TV, and within 60°...
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV LCD Projection TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Menu The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus without the use of a remote control. Pressing brings up the on-screen menus. Controls MENU The arrow buttons move the on-screen cursor in the menus and by pressing...
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Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Item Description 1 MEMORY STICK Memory Stick insertion slot. For details, see “Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick” on page 60. 2 MEMORY STICK When lit, indicates that the Memory Stick is being read. ACCESS LED (Do not remove the Memory Stick when the indicator is lit.)
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(VAR/FIX) video component. L (MONO)/R 9 CONTROL S To control other Sony equipment with the LCD projection IN/OUT TV's remote control, connect the CONTROL S IN jack of the equipment to the CONTROL S OUT jack on the LCD projection TV with the CONTROL S cable.
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 LCD 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 LCD Projection TV Cable and Antenna If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find this set up convenient. CATV cable (No connection to TO CONVERTER) Rear of LCD projection TV CONVERTER Antenna cable VHF/UHF Select CABLE or antenna (ANT) mode by pressing on the remote...
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Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box’s OUT jack to the LCD projection TV’s AUX jack. Cable box Rear of LCD projection TV CONVERTER 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) Signal CATV cable (unscrambled channels) VHF/UHF ✍...
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Cable box Also, set Cable to ON in the Channel menu (see page 73). ✍ Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box (see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 82). ✍ To change channels using the cable box, set your LCD projection TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on the cable box channel output.
Installing and Connecting the LCD 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 LCD projection TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
With this setup you can: ❑ Use the LCD 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 82.
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Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV VMC-810S/820S (not supplied) VIDEO (yellow) YC-15V/30V (not supplied) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) S VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) Coaxial cable Cable box VIDEO Coaxial cable Rear of LCD 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 LCD 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 LCD projection 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 LCD 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 LCD projection TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks.
Installing and Connecting the LCD 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 LCD projection TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
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Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV ✍ Be sure your VCR’s video input is set correctly. Consult your VCR’s operating manual for instructions. ✍ Use TV/VIDEO to select - VIDEO 1 to watch satellite TV or the VCR (your VCR must be turned on). - VHF/UHF to watch cable TV.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting an Audio Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using audio cables, connect the LCD projection TV’s AUDIO OUT (VAR/ FIX) jacks to the audio receiver’s audio LINE IN jacks. Rear of LCD projection TV AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L...
Installing and Connecting the LCD 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...
Installing and Connecting the LCD 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 37.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting a Digital TV Receiver with component connectors Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Be sure to read the Set-top box manual. Using three separate component video cables, connect the Digital TV Set-top box’s Y, P and P jacks to the LCD projection TV.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting a Digital TV Receiver with DVI-HDTV connector Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Be sure to read the Set-top box manual. Using a DVI-D single link cable, connect the Digital TV Set-top box's DVI-HDTV connector to the LCD projection TV.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting a Camcorder For easy connection of the camcorder, the LCD projection TV has side Audio and Video inputs (shown below). However, if you prefer, you can also connect the camcorder to the LCD projection TV’s rear Audio and Video IN jacks.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing Connecting two VCRs lets you record from one VCR to the other. By connecting them as shown below, you can view (monitor) what is being recorded. Using the AUDIO and VIDEO cable, connect the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks to the playback VCR's AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks.
Using the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL S allows you to control your LCD 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...
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Setting Up the LCD projection TV Automatically After you finish connecting your LCD projection TV, you can run Auto Setup to set up your channels. The Auto Setup screen appears when you turn your LCD projection TV on for the first time after installing it.
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 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 qs VOL +/– Adjusts the volume. qd POWER Turn on and off the LCD projection TV and other audio/ buttons video equipment you have programmed into the remote (GREEN) control. For instructions, see “Programming 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 LCD 1 FUNCTION Press until the TV indicator lights up. Projection TV This activates the remote control for use with the LCD projection TV.
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Using the Features qa TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to scroll through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6 and VIDEO 7. If you select as a in the Setup menu, your LCD projection Skip Video Label TV will skip the video input you selected (see “Video Label”...
Using the Features Watching Digital TV When you have connected the DTV receiver, you can enjoy digital TV programs. This LCD projection TV is capable of receiving the 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i digital TV formats. To view a digital TV program Connect the DTV receiver to HD/DVD IN 5 or 6 on the LCD projection TV (for details, see page 39).
Using the Features Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channel feature lets you select programs from a list of favorite channels that you preset. Creating a List of Press MENU to display the Menu. Favorite Channels Press B or b to highlight the Channel icon and press Press to select Favorite Channels.
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. Activating Twin To display twin pictures Pictures Make sure your LCD projection TV is tuned to a working channel.
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Using the Features ✍ Hookups that affect your ability to use Twin View: - If you are viewing all channels through the cable box, the Twin View feature will not work. The cable box only unscrambles one signal at a time, so the right picture will be the same as the left picture.
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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) Press B to Press b to activate the left activate the right...
Using the Features Using the Freeze Function button allows you to temporarily capture a program’s picture. FREEZE 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 LCD 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. ✍ Scrolling Channel Index will not function when Parental Lock is activated.
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Using the Features Press The selected channel will be enlarged for normal viewing. To cancel Scrolling Channel Index Press again to resume normal viewing.
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 Screen Mode settings. You can also access the Screen Mode settings in the Screen menu. For details, see page 71.
Supported Image This LCD projection TV's Memory Stick viewer can display only still Types images that have been recorded on Memory Stick media by Sony brand digital still and video cameras. ✍ The LCD projection TV's Memory Stick viewer is compatible with Memory Sticks up to and including 128MB It is not compatible with Memory Sticks that exceed 128MB.
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Using the Features About DCF File Names Most Sony brand digital still and video cameras automatically record still images using DCF compliant directory and file names, as shown in the following example: Image Directory Name 1 0 0 MS DC F...
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Using the Features Inserting and To insert a Memory Stick Removing a Memory Locate the Memory Stick slot (see pages 21-22) and insert the Memory Stick Stick into the Memory Stick slot as illustrated below. When inserted properly, it should slide in with little resistance and click into place.
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Using the Features Push the Memory Stick gently into the slot, and then release it. The Memory Stick media is ejected. Pull the Memory Stick completely out of the slot. When removing the Memory Stick, do not attempt to just pull it from its slot.
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Using the Features Press MEMORY STICK on the remote control. The Memory Stick Menu appears. M em o r y St i ck I n d ex Sl i de s how Se t up Move: Selec t : To select an option, press V or v to highlight the option and press Option Description Index...
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Using the Features Press V or v to highlight Index and press . The Memory Stick Index appears. Memory Stick Index The selected image is Menu highlighted in yellow Page– Page+ – D ir ect or y Name:900MS D FC Page 1/42 FileN ame: DS C 00004 Image 12/254...
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Using the Features Using the Memory The Memory Stick Slideshow lets you watch a slideshow of the images that are on the Memory Stick. Stick Slideshow Insert a Memory Stick that contains the images you want to view. For details, see page 60. Press MEMORY STICK on the remote control.
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Using the Features Press b (or press ), and then V or v to change setting. to enter the setting, and then B. Press To exit the Memory Stick Setup Menu, press the arrow button to Menu and press Using the Rotate The Rotate Picture Screen lets you rotate an image from an index of thumbnails.
Using the Menus Overview Opening and choosing a menu Press to display the menu screen. MENU Press B or b to highlight the desired menu icon and press to select Use the arrow button 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 Press B or b to highlight the Video icon and press Use the arrow button to scroll through the features. Press to select a feature. That feature’s adjustment appears.
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68Using the Menus Option Description Advanced CineMotion Obtains a smooth picture movement that Video approaches the original film-like quality when reproducing movies or other video sources on 24 frame per second films. On The LCD projection TV automatically detects the signal type of a film and processes it appropriately.
Using the Menus Using the Audio Menu To select the Audio Menu Press MENU Press B or b to highlight the Audio icon and press Use the arrow button to scroll through the options. Press to select an option. That option’s settings appear. Use the arrow button to scroll through the settings.
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Using the Menus Option Description Speaker Select to turn on the LCD projection TV speakers. Select to turn off the LCD projection TV speakers and listen to the LCD projection TV's sound only through your external audio system speakers. Audio Out Variable The LCD projection TV’s speakers are turned off, Easy control...
68Using the Menus Using the Screen Menu To select the Screen menu Press MENU Press B or b to highlight the Screen icon and press Use the arrow button to scroll through the features. Press to select a feature. That feature’s options appear. Use the arrow button to scroll through the options.
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Using the Menus Option Description 4:3 Default Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture, to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as much as Select the default possible. Screen Mode to use for 4:3 Normal Select to return the 4:3 picture to normal sources.
Using the Menus Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu Press MENU Press B or b to highlight the Channel icon and press Use the arrow button to scroll through the features. Press to select a feature. That feature’s options appear. Use the arrow button to scroll through the options.
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Using the Menus Option Description Channel Removes and adds viewable channels. Skip/Add Use the arrow button to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to skip/add. Press to select it. Press V or v to toggle between “Add” and “Skip.” Press to select.
Using the Menus Using the Parent Menu The Parent Menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. To select the Parent Menu Press MENU. Press B or b to highlight the Parent icon and press Use the 0-9 buttons on the...
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Using the Menus Option Description 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 restrictive ratings, select Custom. For descriptions of Child, Youth, and Young Adult ratings, see page 77.
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Using the Menus Selecting Custom US custom rating options If you selected U.S.A. as the country of residence on page 76, the Custom Rating Options Rating Menu includes the following options. (If you selected Canada, see page 78.) To ensure maximum blocking capability, the age-based ratings should be blocked.
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Using the Menus Canadian custom rating options If you selected Canada as the country of residence on page 76, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (If you selected U.S.A., see page 77.) Option Description English Rating All children. Children 8 years and older.
Using the Menus Using the Setup Menu To select the Setup Menu Press MENU Press B or b to highlight the Setup icon and press Use the arrow button to scroll through the features. Press to select a feature. That feature’s options appear. Use the arrow button 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 LCD projection TV so you can identify them when using TV/VIDEO. When in the Setup menu’s Video Label feature, press V or v to highlight an input to label, then press select it.
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Using the Menus Option Description Clock/Timers Select to set the clock and to program your TV to turn on and off at two scheduled viewing times. Timer 1 You can use the Timers to programthe TV to turn on and off and tune to a Timer 2 specific channel at two scheduled viewing times.
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. RM-Y912...
Other Information Operating Other Components with Your LCD Projection TV Remote Control Operating a VCR Press FUNCTION until the DVD/VCR indicator lights up. To Do This ... Press SAT/CABLE (POWER) Turn on/off Change channels CH +/– Record N and REC simultaneously Play Stop Fast forward...
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Other Information Operating a Cable Press FUNCTION until the SAT/CABLE indicator lights up. 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 Press FUNCTION until the SAT/CABLE indicator lights up.
Other Information Notes on Using Memory Stick Media Memory Stick When using Memory Stick media, follow these precautions: Precautions ❑ To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not turn off the TV or remove Memory Stick media from the insertion slot while data is being read (as indicated by the Memory Stick indicator light being on).
75). ❏ If your LCD projection TV’s power is on, and LAMP (red) indication is flashing, the lamp for the light source burns out. Replace it with new Sony XL-2000U replacement lamp (see page 13). ❏ If your LCD projection TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your LCD projection TV may need service.
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Other Information Problem Possible Remedies ❏ Adjust the Color settings in the Video menu (see page 67). No color ❏ Only snow and noise Check the Cable setting in the Channel menu (see “Cable” on page 73). ❏ appear on the screen Check the antenna/cable connections.
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Other Information Problem Possible Remedies ❏ There is a black box on the You have selected a text option in the Setup menu and no text is available. (see page 79 to reset Setup selections) To turn this feature off, select OFF in the screen Caption Vision option.
(see page 13). The LAMP indicator flashes. ❑ The lamp for the light source burns out. Replace it with new one (see page 13). If the LCD projection TV is not recovered after correcting the problems, contact with qualified Sony personnel.
Other Information Specifications Projection System 3 LCD Panels, 1 lens projection system LCD Panel 1.35 inch TFT LCD panel Approx. 3.15 million dots (1,049,088 pixels) Projection Lens High Performance, large diameter hybrid lens F2.4 Antenna 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Lamp UHP lamp, 100W XL-2000U...
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Other Information In Standby Under 1 W Supplied Accessories Remote Control RM-Y912 AAA Batteries 2 supplied for remote control Cleaning Cloth Hex key wrench Brackets with screws Optional Accessories TV Stand SU-GW1 Lamp XL-2000U AV Cable VMC-810/820/830 HG Audio Cable RKC-515HG Control S Cable RK-G69HG...
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Index – – Cable box 26 Cable or antenna 25 Activating a Twin View screen Camcorder 41 Adding channels to the channel list Digital TV Receiver 39 Adjusting audio, Steady Sound DVD player 37 ANT button – Satellite receiver 33 Antenna, connecting –...
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Picture size, adjusting in Twin View POWER buttons (GREEN) Image Revision Presetting channels Inputs, labeling – Problems, troubleshooting – Installation of the projection TV Ratings JUMP button setting 76 Jump, using viewing blocked programs 76 Rear panel controls and connections Remote control Label Function of buttons 47...
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TV power button TV/VIDEO button Twin View™ activating a picture 51 described 9 using 51 using with TV remote control 84 with cable box, connecting 30 with cable, connecting 29 with satellite receiver, connecting 34 Video inputs, labeling Video menu Video Modes, selecting Viewing area, recommended VOL +/–...
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If, after reading this instruction manual, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony projection TV, please call one of the following numbers (English only). Customers in the continental United States contact the Direct Response Center at:...