Sony Projection Television KP 46WT520 User Manual

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Owner’s Record  
How to Reduce the Risk of "Image Retention"  
on the Screen  
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the  
projection TV, below the Sony logo, on the sticker, and also on the  
TV box (white label). Record these numbers in the spaces provided  
below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer  
regarding this product.  
Please take the following steps to reduce the risk of causing  
image retention:  
· When using video games, computers, and similar products  
with your projection TV, or viewing a TV station whose  
logo always stays on the screen, keep the Brightness and  
Picture functions at low settings. (See page 62 for  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
instructions on adjusting Brightness and Picture settings.)  
WARNING  
· View a variety of programming material. Changing the  
program material viewed reduces the possibility that a  
single image will become imprinted on the screens.  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this  
apparatus to rain or moisture.  
· This TV was designed primarily for viewing TV broadcasts  
in wide screen mode (16:9 aspect ratio). Therefore when  
viewing conventional (4:3) aspect ratio TV programs,  
select Wide Mode settings that fill the image on your  
screen. This will reduce the possibility of the gray sidebars  
becoming permanently imprinted.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
ATTENTION  
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,  
NE PAS OUVRIR  
Please see page 62 for instructions on adjusting picture  
settings. See pages 53-54 for information about using Wide  
Mode.  
PRECAUCION  
RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO  
NO ABRIR  
IMAGE RETENTION IS NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY  
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony has  
determined that this product or product models  
meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy  
efficiency. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.  
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”  
within the product’s enclosure that may be of  
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of  
electric shock to persons.  
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of important operating and maintenance  
(servicing) instructions in the literature  
accompanying the appliance.  
Do not expose the TV to dripping or splashing. Avoid placing  
liquid-filled objects, such as vases, on top of the TV.  
CAUTION  
To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC plug with  
an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can  
be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.  
CAUTION  
If a fixed (non-moving) pattern, such as a station logo, is  
left on the screen for long periods of time, especially at a  
high brightness or picture setting, the image can be  
permanently imprinted onto the screen. These types of  
imprints are known as “image retention.”  
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To obtain the best picture, do not expose the screen to direct  
illumination or direct sunlight. It is recommended to use spot  
lighting directed down from the ceiling or to cover the  
windows that face the screen with opaque drapery. It is  
desirable to install the projection TV in a room where the  
floor and walls are not of a reflective material.  
Note on Caption Vision  
This television receiver provides display of television closed  
captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules.  
Note on Convergence Adjustment  
Before you use your projection TV, make sure to adjust  
convergence. For details, see “Adjusting the Convergence  
Automatically (Flash Focus)” on page 40.  
Trademark Information  
TruSurround, SRS and the  
Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license  
from SRS Labs, Inc.  
symbol are trademarks of SRS  
Use of this television receiver for other than private viewing of  
programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or transmitted by cable  
companies for the use of the general public may require  
authorization from the broadcaster/cable company and/or  
program owner.  
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP4638258, 4482866. “BBE”  
and BBE symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.  
This TV incorporates High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™)  
technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and  
NOTIFICATION  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the  
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy  
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference with radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, CineMotion, and Twin  
View are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. ClearEdge  
VM, and HD Detailer are trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
For Safety  
Be careful when moving the projection TV  
When you place the projection TV in  
position, be careful not to drop it on your  
foot or fingers.  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different  
from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for  
help.  
Watch your footing while installing the  
projection TV.  
Carry the projection TV in the specified manner  
If you carry the projection TV in a manner other than the specified  
manner and without the specified number of persons, it may drop  
and a serious injury may be caused. Be sure to follow the  
instructions mentioned below.  
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not  
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to  
operate this equipment.  
Carry the projection TV with the specified number of persons  
(see “Carrying Your Projection TV” on page 10).  
Do not carry the projection TV holding the speaker grill.  
Hold the projection TV tightly when carrying it.  
Safety  
Operate the projection TV only on 120 V AC.  
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  
If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet,  
unplug the projection TV immediately and have it checked  
by qualified service personnel before operating it further.  
If you will not be using the projection TV for several days,  
disconnect the power by pulling the plug itself. Never pull on  
the cord.  
For details concerning safety precautions, see “Important  
Safety Instructions” on page 3.  
Installing  
To prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the ventilation  
openings.  
Do not install the projection TV in a hot or humid place, or in  
a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.  
Avoid operating the projection TV at temperatures below 5°C  
(41°F).  
If the projection TV is transported directly from a cold to a  
warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly,  
the picture may be blurred or show poor color due to  
moisture condensation. In this case, please wait a few hours  
to let the moisture evaporate before turning on the projection  
TV.  
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Important Safety Instructions  
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Read these instructions.  
Keep these instructions.  
Heed all warnings.  
Additional Cleaning Instructions  
Clean the cabinet of the projection TV with a dry, soft cloth. To  
clean the screen of your projection TV, please use only a clean, soft  
cloth lightly dampened with water. Stubborn stains such as  
fingerprints can be removed with a clean, soft cloth lightly  
dampened with a solution of mild soap and warm water. Never  
use alcohol or strong solvents (such as thinner, benzene, ammonia,  
or alcohol-based), or abrasive cleaning solutions to clean your TV  
screen.  
Follow all instructions.  
Do not use this apparatus near water.  
Clean only with dry cloth.  
If the picture becomes dark after using the projection TV for a long  
period of time, it may be necessary to clean the inside of the  
projection TV. Consult qualified service personnel.  
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
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Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,  
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
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Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or  
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two  
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding  
type plug has two blades and a third grounding  
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are  
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does  
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or  
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the  
apparatus.  
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the  
manufacturer.  
12 Use only with the cart,  
stand, tripod, bracket, or  
table specified by the  
manufacturer, or sold with  
the apparatus. When a cart  
is used, use caution when  
moving the cart/apparatus  
combination to avoid injury  
from tip-over.  
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  
when unused for long periods of time.  
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been  
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or  
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects  
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has  
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate  
normally, or has been dropped.  
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Contents  
Introducing the Projection TV  
Setting Up the Projection TV  
Setting Up the Channel List .......................................................................39  
Using Auto Program ........................................................................39  
Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (Flash Focus).........................40  
Notes on Flash Focus .......................................................................40  
Adjusting the Convergence Manually.......................................................41  
Notes on Adjusting the Convergence Manually................................42  
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Using the Remote Control  
All Equipment..................................................................................48  
Using the Features  
Activating the Picture ......................................................................56  
Using the Menus  
Using the Video Menu................................................................................62  
Other Information  
Overview .....................................................................................................75  
Glossary .......................................................................................................76  
Contacting Sony..........................................................................................77  
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................77  
Specifications ..............................................................................................81  
Optional Accessories...................................................................................82  
Index ............................................................................................................83  
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Introducing the Projection TV  
Welcome  
This chapter describes the contents of the package in which the TV is  
shipped and provides an overview of the features of your projection  
TV.  
Package Contents  
Along with your new projection TV, the package contains a remote  
control and two AA batteries. No additional cables are included.  
These items are all you need to set up and operate the projection TV  
in its basic configuration.  
Most components (VCRs, DVD players, etc.) come with the necessary  
cables to connect them. If you want to set up a complex system, you  
may need to buy extra cables, connectors, etc. Be sure to have these  
on hand before you start to connect your system.  
Features  
Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include:  
Wide Screen Mode: Watch conventional 4:3 aspect ratio  
broadcasts in wide screen (16:9) mode.  
®
DRC (Digital Reality Creation) Multifunction: Unlike  
conventional line doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature  
replaces the signal’s NTSC waveform with the HD equivalent,  
while doubling the number of vertical and horizontal lines. This  
results in four times the density for quality sources, such as DVD,  
satellite, and digital camcorders. The Video Menu allows you to  
select interlaced, progressive, or CineMotion output.  
Favorite Channels: Allows you to preview and select from 16 of  
your favorite channels.  
Twin View : Using the Multi-Image Driver (MIDX), Twin View  
allows you to watch two programs side by side, with the ability  
to zoom in one picture. You can watch pictures from two  
different sources (1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i) simultaneously.  
(Only the left Twin View window can display 1080i, 720p, and  
480p sources.)  
ClearEdge VM Velocity Modulation: Sharpens picture  
definition by enhancing vertical lines.  
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Steady Sound : Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent  
output between programs and commercials.  
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Component Video Inputs: Offers high quality video for DVD  
(480p, 480i), and digital set-top box (HD1080i, 720p) connections.  
HD Detailer : Wideband video amplifier has a high bandwidth  
frequency rating, which allows it to send more video information  
to the screen, resulting in finer picture quality, especially for HD  
sources.  
CineMotion : Reverse 3-2 pulldown processing provides  
optimal picture quality for film-based sources (media originally  
shot in 24 frames-per-second format).  
Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to block  
unsuitable programming from younger viewers.  
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an  
uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV  
and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set-  
top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports  
enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital  
audio.  
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Setting Up the Projection TV  
Overview  
This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV.  
Topic  
Page(s)  
10  
Carrying Your Projection TV/Positioning the TV  
TV Controls and Connectors  
11-13  
14-20  
24  
VCR and Cable  
VCR and Cable Box  
Camcorder  
Audio Receiver  
DVI-Equipped Device  
HDMI-Equipped Device  
26  
28  
30  
32  
33  
35  
36  
37  
Using the CONTROL S Feature  
38  
39  
40  
Setting Up the Channel List  
Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (Flash Focus)  
Adjusting the Convergence Manually (Manual Convergence) 41  
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Carrying Your Projection TV  
Carrying the TV requires four or more people.  
Models KP-51/57WS520 provide casters. Be sure to move your  
projection TV using these casters.  
Positioning the TV  
60˚  
20˚  
20˚  
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TIMER  
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CH  
ANNEL  
+
V
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LUME  
EO  
TV/VID  
S
FOCU  
FLASH  
PRO  
/DUO  
STD  
60˚  
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D
BY  
S
T
TIMER  
+
ANNEL  
CH  
+
V
O
LUME  
EO  
TV/VID  
S
FOCU  
FLASH  
PRO  
/DUO  
STD  
Recommended Vertical Viewing Angle  
Recommended Horizontal Viewing Angle  
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TV Controls and Connectors  
Model KP-46WT520 provides video inputs (Video 2) on the side. To  
access, push in and release as shown.  
Models KP-51/57WS520 provide video inputs (Video 2) on the front.  
To access, push up and release as shown.  
KP-51/57WS520  
KP-46WT520  
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BY  
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BY  
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CHA  
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IMER  
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UME  
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HANNE  
+
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IDE  
+
TV/V  
V
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LU  
ME  
US  
FOC  
EO  
SH  
/VID  
FLA  
TV  
US  
FOC  
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FLASH  
PR  
UO  
/D  
STD  
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PR  
UO  
/D  
STD  
Front Video Inputs  
VIDEO 2 IN  
S
VIDEO  
1
2
1
2
VIDEO  
L
(MONO)  
AUDIO  
R
L
(MONO)  
R
S VIDEO  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
2
IN  
KP-46WT520  
KP-51/57WS520  
1
2
S VIDEO  
VIDEO 2 INPUT  
Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your  
camcorder or other video equipment that has S  
VIDEO. Provides better picture quality than  
composite video (2).  
VIDEO/L(MONO)-  
AUDIO-R  
Connects to the composite A/V output jacks on your  
camcorder or other video equipment.  
VIDEO 2 INPUT  
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Front Panel  
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2
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FLASH FOCUS  
TV/VIDEO  
VOLUME  
+
CHANNEL  
+
TIMER  
STAND BY  
POWER  
Item  
Description  
1
2
FLASH FOCUS  
TV/VIDEO  
Press to adjust the convergence (see page 40).  
Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV’s  
video inputs.  
3
4
-VOLUME +  
-CHANNEL+  
Press to adjust the volume.  
Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and  
hold down either CHANNEL button.  
5
6
TIMER LED  
When lit, indicates one of the timers is set. When the timer is set, this LED will  
remain lit even if the TV is turned off. For details, see page 73.  
STAND BY LED  
Blinks when the TV is turned on, then shuts off when the picture is displayed.  
If the LED blinks continuously, this may indicate the TV needs service (see  
“Contacting Sony” on page 77).  
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8
POWER  
Press to turn on and off the TV.  
Infrared Receiver (IR)  
Receives IR signals from the TV’s remote control.  
Rear Panel  
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2
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3
4
5
6
7
8
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Jack  
Description  
1 AUX  
Auxiliary RF input that connects to your antenna, CATV cable, or cable box output  
jack. This is convenient if you are using two VHF/UHF sources (antenna, CATV  
cable, or cable box). For details, see pages 16 to 19.  
2 TO CONVERTER  
Connects to your cable box input jack. This VHF/UHF output jack lets you set up  
your TV to switch between scrambled channels (coming through a cable box) and  
unscrambled cable channels. Use this jack instead of a splitter to get better picture  
quality when you need to switch between scrambled and unscrambled cable  
channels. For details, see pages 18 to 19.  
3 S VIDEO IN 1/3  
Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has  
S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than either composite video (4)  
or VHF/UHF (8) connections.  
4 VIDEO IN 1/3/4  
VIDEO/L(MONO)  
-AUDIO-R  
Connect to the composite A/V output jacks on your VCR or other video  
component. A fourth component A/V input jack (VIDEO 2) is located on the front  
of the TV. These video connections provide better picture quality than the  
VHF/UHF (8) connections.  
5 CONTROL S  
Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to other Sony  
infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S function.  
IN/OUT  
6 HD/DVD IN 5/6  
Connect to your DVD player’s or digital set-top box’s component video (Y, PB, PR)  
and audio (L/R) jacks. Component video provides better picture quality than 3,  
4, or 8).  
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)  
7 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX)  
Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment.  
You can use these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system.  
L (MONO)/R  
8 VHF/UHF  
Primary RF input that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable box.  
9 HDMI  
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-  
digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped  
audio/video component, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver.  
HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio.  
(VIDEO 7 IN)  
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Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna  
The way in which you will connect your TV varies, depending on  
how your home receives a signal (cable, cable box, antenna) and  
whether or not you plan to connect a VCR.  
If You Are Connecting  
Cable or Antenna Only  
See Page  
15  
No cable box or VCR  
Cable and Antenna Only  
No cable box or VCR  
Cable Box and Cable Only  
16  
18  
Cable box unscrambles only some  
channels (usually premium channels)  
No VCR  
Cable Box Only  
20  
Cable box unscrambles all channels  
No VCR  
If you are connecting a VCR  
See the connections described on pages 24 and 26.  
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Cable or Antenna  
Only  
For best results, use one of the following connections if you are connecting a  
cable or an antenna and you:  
Do not need a cable box to unscramble channels. (If you have a  
cable box, see pages 18-20.)  
Do not intend to connect a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 24  
and 26.)  
The connection you choose depends on the cable type you have in  
your home, as described below.  
75-ohm coaxial cable (usually found in newer homes)  
Cable Type  
Connect As Shown  
VHF Only or  
combined  
VHF/UHF or  
Cable  
VHF/UHF  
75-ohm  
coaxial  
cable  
TV  
300-ohm twin lead cable (usually found in older homes)  
Cable Type  
Connect As Shown  
VHF Only or  
UHF Only or  
combined  
300-ohm twin  
lead cable  
VHF/UHF  
TV  
VHF/UHF  
Antenna connector  
(not supplied)  
75-ohm coaxial and 300-ohm twin lead cable (found in some homes)  
Cable Type  
Connect As Shown  
75-ohm  
coaxial cable  
VHF and UHF  
VHF/UHF  
TV  
U/V mixer  
(not supplied)  
300-ohm twin  
lead cable  
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Cable and Antenna  
Only  
For best results, use this connection if you:  
Have a cable and an antenna.  
(This is convenient if you are using a separate rooftop antenna to  
receive additional channels, such as HDTV channels, that are not  
provided by your cable company.)  
Do not have a cable box or VCR. (if you have a cable box, see  
pages 18 to 20. If you have a VCR, see pages 24 and 26.)  
Cable Type  
Connect As Shown  
Cable TV (CATV)  
and Antenna  
CATV cable  
TV  
AUX  
(No connection to  
TO CONVERTER)  
TO  
CONVERTER  
VHF/UHF  
Antenna cable  
About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features  
With this connection, you cannot view CATV channels in the right dual picture window.  
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Notes on Using This Connection  
To Do This ...  
Do This ...  
Switch the TV’s input  
between the cable and  
antenna  
Press ANT to switch back and forth between the TV’s VHF/UHF and AUX  
inputs.  
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Cable Box and  
Cable Only  
DIGITAL CABLE BOX USERS: Do not use this connection. The TO CONVERTER  
jack is not compatible with digital cable boxes.  
For best results, use this connection if:  
Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium  
channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not  
scramble all channels.  
You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 24 and 26.)  
With this connection you can:  
Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through  
the cable box to the TV’s AUX input jack. (You must first program  
the remote control for your specific cable box; see “Programming  
the Remote Control” on page 46.)  
Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly  
into the TV’s VHF/UHF input. (The TV’s tuner provides a better  
signal than the cable box.)  
About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features  
With this connection, you can use all the dual picture features for unscrambled channels  
coming directly into the TV’s VHF/UHF input jack.  
However, you can use only some of the dual picture features for channels coming  
through the cable box to the TV’s AUX input jack. For example, when you switch the TV’s  
input to AUX — to select the cable box input — the picture displays only in the left  
window. For example, if you turn on Twin View, you can watch cable channels coming  
into the VHF/UHF jack in the right window, but you cannot swap the pictures between  
the left and right windows.  
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To connect the cable box and cable  
1
Connect the cable from your cable company to the TV’s  
VHF/UHF jack.  
2
Use a coaxial cable to connect the TV’s TO CONVERTER jack to  
the cable box’s input jack. (The TV’s internal converter lets you  
switch between unscrambled signals coming straight into the TV  
and scrambled signals coming in through the cable box,  
eliminating the need for an external splitter.)  
3
4
Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box’s output jack to the  
TV’s AUX jack.  
Run Auto Program, as described in “Setting Up the Channel List”  
on page 39.  
Cable box  
TV  
Coaxial cable  
If you have a digital cable  
box, you cannot use this  
connection because the  
TO CONVERTER jack is not  
compatible with digital  
cable boxes.  
IN  
AUX  
3
OUT  
2
TO  
Coaxial cable  
CONVERTER  
1
Cable (unscrambled channels)  
VHF/UHF  
Notes on Using This Connection  
To Do This ...  
Do This ...  
Use the cable box  
Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4)  
and then use the cable box to switch channels.  
Set up the TV remote control Program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on  
to operate the cable box pages 46-47.  
Activate the remote control to Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION.  
operate the cable box  
Prevent the accidental  
When using the cable box, you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable  
switching of TV channels  
box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4). You can use the TV’s Channel Fix  
feature to lock in a specific channel. For details, see “Using the Channel  
Menu” on page 67.  
Switch the TV’s input  
between the cable box and  
cable  
Press ANT to switch back and forth between the TV’s VHF/UHF and AUX  
inputs.  
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Cable Box Only  
For best results, use this connection if:  
Your cable company scrambles all channels, which requires you  
to use a cable box.  
You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 24 and 26.)  
With this connection you can:  
Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through  
the cable box to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack. (You must first  
program the remote control for your specific cable box.)  
About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features  
With this connection, all channels come into the TV through your cable box and only one  
unscrambled signal is sent to the TV, so you cannot use the dual picture features. If some  
of your channels are scrambled, but others are not, consider using the “Cable Box and  
Cable” connection on page 18 instead.  
To connect the cable box  
1
2
Connect the CATV cable to the cable box’s input jack.  
Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box’s output jack to the  
TV’s VHF/UHF jack.  
3
Run Auto Program, as described in “Setting Up the Channel List”  
on page 39.  
CATV  
cable  
Coaxial cable  
VHF/UHF  
TV  
1
2
IN  
OUT  
Cable box  
Notes on Using This Connection  
To Do This ...  
Do This ...  
Use the cable box  
Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4)  
and then use the cable box to switch channels.  
Set up the TV remote control Program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on  
to operate the cable box pages 46-47.  
Activate the remote control to Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION.  
operate the cable box  
Prevent the accidental  
When using the cable box, you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable  
switching of TV channels  
box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4). You can use the TV’s Channel Fix  
feature to lock in a specific channel. For details, see “Using the Channel  
Menu” on page 67.  
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Connecting Optional Equipment  
Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional  
equipment:  
If You Are Connecting  
VCR and Cable  
24  
28  
30  
32  
VCR and Cable Box  
Satellite Receiver  
Satellite Receiver and VCR  
DVD Player with Component Video  
Connectors  
Connectors  
33  
Camcorder  
34  
35  
36  
37  
Audio Receiver  
DVI-Equipped Device  
HDMI-Equipped Device  
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Making Video  
Connections  
Your TV includes several types of video inputs. When connecting  
your TV, use the inputs that are available on your components that  
provide the best video performance, as described below.  
Best Video Performance  
HDMI (High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface)  
Component video  
S VIDEO  
Composite video  
RF/Coaxial  
Good Video Performance  
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About Using  
S VIDEO  
If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO  
jack (shown at left), you can use an S VIDEO cable for  
improved picture quality (compared to an A/V cable).  
Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal, you also need  
to connect audio cables for sound, as shown below.  
Example of an S VIDEO Connection  
TV  
S VIDEO  
cable  
Equipment with S VIDEO  
Cables are often  
color-coded to connectors.  
Connect red to red,  
white to white, etc.  
Audio cable  
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VCR and Cable  
For best results, use this connection if:  
Your cable company does not require you to use a cable box.  
About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features  
With this connection, you can use all the dual picture features.  
To connect the VCR and cable  
1
2
Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF input jack.  
Using  
S VIDEO jacks?  
See page 23.  
Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR’s VHF/UHF output jack  
to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.  
3
4
Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR’s A/V output jacks to the  
TV’s A/V input jacks.  
Run Auto Program, as described in “Setting Up the Channel List”  
on page 39.  
TV  
Coaxial cable  
VCR  
Cables are often  
color-coded to connectors.  
Connect red to red,  
CATV cable  
white to white, etc.  
A/V cable  
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Notes on Using This Connection  
To Do This ...  
Do This ...  
Watch the VCR  
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the  
illustration).  
Watch cable channels  
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input (VHF/UHF in the  
illustration).  
Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See  
to operate the VCR  
“Programming the Remote Control” on pages 46-47.  
Activate the TV remote  
Press DVD/VCR FUNCTION.  
control to operate the VCR  
Control VCR functions with  
the TV remote control  
See “Operating a VCR” on page 48.  
Label video inputs to easily  
identify equipment connected  
to the TV  
See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 72-73.  
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VCR and Cable Box  
For best results, use this connection if:  
Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium  
channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not  
scramble all channels.  
About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features  
With this connection, you can use all the dual picture features.  
With this connection you can:  
Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through  
the cable box. (You must first program the remote control for  
your specific cable box; see “Programming the Remote Control”  
on page 46.)  
Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly  
into the TV’s VHF/UHF jack. (The TV’s tuner provides a better  
signal than the cable box.)  
Record channels coming through the cable box and channels  
coming directly into the TV.  
To connect a VCR and cable box, you need:  
A splitter, which is a small, inexpensive device that you can  
purchase at your local electronics store.  
Three coaxial cables.  
Two A/V cables or S VIDEO cables with audio cables.  
To connect the VCR and cable box  
1
2
Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter.  
Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the splitter’s two output  
jacks to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.  
3
5
6
7
Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter’s other output jack to  
the cable box’s input jack.  
Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box’s output jack to the  
VCR’s RF input jack.  
Use an A/V cable to connect the cable box’s A/V output jacks to  
the TV’s A/V input jacks.  
Using  
S VIDEO jacks?  
See page 23.  
Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR’s A/V output jacks to the  
TV’s A/V input jacks.  
Run Auto Program, as described in “Setting Up the Channel List”  
on page 39.  
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TV  
Coaxial  
cable  
CATV  
cable  
Coaxial  
cable  
Splitter  
(not supplied)  
Cable box  
Coaxial  
cable  
A/V cable  
Cables are often  
color-coded to connectors.  
Connect red to red,  
VCR  
white to white, etc.  
A/V cable  
Notes on Using This Connection  
To Do This ...  
Do This ...  
Watch cable (unscrambled)  
channels  
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input (VHF/UHF in the  
illustration).  
Watch cable box (scrambled) Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable box input (VIDEO 3 in the  
channels  
illustration). Use the cable box to change channels.  
Watch the VCR  
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the  
illustration).  
Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See  
to operate the cable box or  
“Programming the Remote Control” on pages 46-47.  
VCR  
Activate the remote control to For the cable box, press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. For the VCR, press DVD/VCR  
operate the cable box or VCR FUNCTION.  
Control specific cable box and See “Operating a Cable Box” on page 49 and “Operating a VCR” on page 48.  
VCR functions with the TV  
remote control  
Label video inputs to easily  
identify equipment connected  
to the TV  
See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 72-73.  
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To connect a satellite receiver  
1
2
3
4
5
Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s  
satellite input jack.  
Using  
S VIDEO jacks?  
See page 23.  
Use an A/V cable to connect the satellite receiver’s A/V output  
jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks.  
Connect your cable or antenna to the satellite receiver’s  
VHF/UHF input jack.  
Use a coaxial cable to connect the satellite receiver’s VHF/UHF  
output jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.  
Run Auto Program, as described in “Setting Up the Channel List”  
on page 39.  
TV  
CATV cable  
Coaxial  
cable  
Satellite receiver  
Satellite  
antenna cable  
Cables are often  
color-coded to connectors.  
Connect red to red,  
white to white, etc.  
A/V cable  
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Notes on Using This Connection  
To Do This ...  
Do This ...  
Watch the satellite receiver  
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the satellite receiver input  
(VIDEO 1 in the illustration).  
Set up the TV remote control to operate the If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program  
satellite receiver  
the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control”  
on pages 46-47.  
Activate the TV remote control to operate  
the satellite receiver  
Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION.  
Control satellite receiver functions with the See “Operating a Satellite Receiver” on page 48.  
TV remote control  
Label video inputs to easily identify  
equipment connected to the TV  
See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 72-  
73.  
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Satellite Receiver  
and VCR  
To connect a satellite receiver and VCR  
1
2
Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter.  
Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the splitter’s two output  
jacks to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.  
Using  
S VIDEO jacks?  
See page 23.  
3
4
5
6
7
8
Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter’s other output jack to  
the satellite receiver’s VHF/UHF input jack.  
Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s  
satellite input jack.  
Use a coaxial cable to connect the satellite receiver’s VHF/UHF  
output jack to the VCR’s VHF/UHF input jack.  
Use an A/V cable to connect the satellite receiver’s A/V output  
jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks.  
Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR’s A/V output jacks to the  
TV’s A/V input jacks.  
Run Auto Program, as described in “Setting Up the Channel List”  
on page 39.  
Notes on Using This Connection  
To Do This ...  
Do This ...  
Watch the satellite receiver  
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the satellite receiver input (VIDEO 3 in  
the illustration).  
Watch the VCR  
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration).  
Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the  
to operate the satellite  
receiver or VCR  
remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 46-47.  
Activate the TV remote  
For the satellite receiver, press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. For the VCR, press  
control to operate the satellite DVD/VCR FUNCTION.  
receiver or VCR  
Control satellite receiver and See “Operating a Satellite Receiver” on page 48 and “Operating a VCR” on  
VCR functions with the TV  
remote control  
page 48.  
Label video inputs to easily  
identify equipment connected  
to the TV  
See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 72-73.  
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CATV  
cable  
Splitter  
(not supplied)  
TV  
Satellite  
antenna  
cable  
Coaxial  
cable  
Coaxial  
cable  
Satellite receiver  
CATV  
cable  
VCR  
A/V cable  
Cables are often  
color-coded to connectors.  
Connect red to red,  
white to white, etc.  
A/V cable  
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DVD Player with  
Component  
For best results, use this connection if your DVD player has  
component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks.  
Video Connectors  
To connect a DVD player with component video connectors  
1
Use component video cables to connect the DVD player’s Y, PB  
and PR jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks (VIDEO 5) on the TV.  
The Y, PB and PR jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y,  
CB and CR, or Y, B-Y and R-Y. If so, connect the cables to like colors.  
2
Use an audio cable to connect the DVD players audio output  
jacks to the TV’s VIDEO 5 audio input jacks.  
Component video cables  
TV  
DVD player  
Cables are often  
color-coded to connectors.  
Connect red to red,  
white to white, etc.  
Audio cable  
Notes on Using This Connection  
To Do This ...  
Do This ...  
Watch the DVD player  
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input (VIDEO 5 in the  
illustration).  
Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control.  
to operate the DVD player  
See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 46-47.  
Activate the TV remote  
control to operate the DVD  
player  
Press DVD/VCR FUNCTION.  
Control DVD functions with See “Operating a DVD Player” on page 49.  
the TV remote control  
Label video inputs to easily  
identify equipment connected  
to the TV  
See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 72-73.  
You cannot record the signal from any equipment connected into the Y, PB,  
PR jacks.  
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DVD Player with  
S VIDEO and Audio  
Connectors  
Use this connection if your DVD player does not have component  
video (Y, PB, PR) jacks.  
To connect a DVD player with A/V connectors  
1
Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player’s audio output  
jacks to the TV’s audio input jacks.  
2
Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player’s S VIDEO jack  
to the TV’s S VIDEO jack.  
TV  
S VIDEO  
cable  
DVD player  
Cables are often  
color-coded to connectors.  
Connect red to red,  
white to white, etc.  
Audio cable  
Notes on Using This Connection  
To Do This ...  
Do This ...  
Watch the DVD player  
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input (VIDEO 1 in the  
illustration).  
Set up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control.  
to operate the DVD player  
See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 46-47.  
Activate the TV remote  
control to operate the DVD  
player  
Press DVD/VCR FUNCTION.  
Control DVD functions with See “Operating a DVD Player” on page 49.  
the TV remote control  
Label video inputs to easily  
identify equipment connected  
to the TV  
See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 72-73.  
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Camcorder  
For easy connection of a camcorder, the TV has front A/V input jacks.  
If you prefer, however, you can connect the camcorder to the TV’s  
rear A/V input jacks.  
Using  
S VIDEO jacks?  
See page 23.  
To connect a camcorder  
1
2
Open the front video panel, as shown on page 11.  
Use A/V cables to connect the camcorder’s A/V output jacks to  
the TV’s A/V input jacks.  
KP-51/57WS520  
Cables are often  
color-coded to connectors.  
Connect red to red,  
L (MNO)  
S VIDEO  
VIDO  
VIDO  
AUDIO  
2
I
white to white, etc.  
VIDEO 2 IN  
S VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L (MONO)  
AUDIO  
A/V cable  
To A/V output  
Camcorder  
KP-46WT520  
If you have a mono camcorder, connect its audio output jack to the  
TV’s L MONO audio jack.  
Notes on Using This Connection  
To Do This ...  
Do This ...  
Watch the camcorder  
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the camcorder input (VIDEO 2 in the  
illustration).  
Label video inputs to easily  
identify equipment connected  
to the TV  
See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 72-73.  
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Audio Receiver  
For improved sound quality, you may want to play the TV’s audio  
through your stereo system.  
To connect an audio system  
1
Use an audio cable to connect the TV’s audio output jacks to the  
audio receiver’s line input jacks.  
TV  
Cables are often  
color-coded to connectors.  
Connect red to red,  
white to white.  
Audio cable  
To line input  
Receiver  
2
3
Using the TV’s Audio Menu, set the Speaker option to Off. Then set  
the Audio Out option to Fixed or Variable, depending on how you want  
to control the volume. For details, see “Using the Audio Menu”  
on page 64.  
Turn on the audio receiver, and then set the receiver’s line input  
to the jack into which you connected the TV.  
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DVI-Equipped  
Device  
If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has DVI (Digital  
Video Interface) output, use the following connection.  
To connect a device that has DVI OUT:  
1
Use an HDMI-to-DVI cable to connect the device’s DVI OUT jack  
to the TV’s HDMI IN jack.  
You can purchase HDMI cables (or cable adapters) at your local electronics  
store.  
2
Use an audio cable to connect the device’s audio output jacks to  
the TV’s HDMI analog audio input jacks.  
TV  
HDMI/DVI (or adaptor-equipped) cable  
Audio cable  
HDTV Receiver  
Notes on Using This Connection  
To Do This ...  
Do This ...  
Watch the DVI device  
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VIDEO 7 input.  
Label video inputs to easily  
identify equipment connected  
to the TV  
See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 72-73.  
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HDMI-Equipped  
Device  
If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has a High-  
Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), use the following  
connection.  
To connect a device that has HDMI OUT:  
1
Use the HDMI cable that came with your device to connect the  
device’s HDMI OUT jack to the TV’s HDMI IN jack.  
HDMI cables transmit both audio and video signals. (Separate audio cables  
are not necessary.) You can purchase HDMI cables at your local electronics  
store.  
TV  
HDMI cable  
HDTV Receiver  
Notes on Using This Connection  
To Do This ...  
Do This ...  
Watch the HDMI device  
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VIDEO 7 input.  
See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 72-73.  
Label video inputs to easily  
identify equipment connected  
to the TV  
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Using the CONTROL S Feature  
CONTROL S allows you to control your 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 allows you to always point your remote control at your TV,  
instead of having to point it at the other equipment, which might be  
hidden or out of direct line of sight.  
Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to the TV.  
Use CONTROL S OUT to send signals to connected equipment.  
TV  
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Setting Up the Channel List  
After you finish connecting the TV, you need to run the Auto  
Program feature, which automatically creates a list of available  
channels. The Auto Program screens appear when you turn on your  
TV for the first time after hooking it up.  
Using Auto  
Program  
To run Auto Program the first time you turn on your TV  
1
Press POWER to turn on the TV.  
The Initial Setup screen appears.  
2
When prompted to start Auto Program, press the CH+ button to  
start Auto Program.  
To run Auto Program again at a later time  
Use the Auto Program feature as described on page 67.  
To reset the TV to factory settings  
1
2
3
Press POWER to turn on the TV.  
Hold down RESET on the remote control.  
Press TV POWER on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back  
on.)  
4
Release RESET.  
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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 TV, be sure to adjust the  
convergence. The Flash Focus feature allows you to adjust the  
convergence automatically.  
It is recommended that you perform Flash Focus about 30 minutes after the  
TV is first turned on.  
z
You can also access Flash  
1
2
Tune to a TV or cable TV program.  
Focus in the Setup Menu. For  
details, see page 72.  
Press the FLASH FOCUS button on the front panel of the TV (see  
page 12).  
The cross pattern appears and Flash Focus begins to work.  
,
The adjustment is completed when the TV picture returns.  
To Perform Additional Fine Manual Adjustments  
Use the Manual Convergence feature, described on page 41.  
Notes on Flash Focus  
You cannot perform any other functions until Flash Focus has completed its cycle. If you  
perform any other operation while Flash Focus is in progress, the Flash Focus operation is  
canceled.  
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Adjusting the Convergence Manually  
The Convergence feature gives you more control over the picture’s  
convergence than the Flash Focus feature, allowing you to fine-tune  
the convergence.  
Before adjusting the convergence manually for the first time, you must first  
perform Flash Focus (as described on page 40).  
1
2
3
Press MENU to display the Menu.  
z
For details on using the  
Setup Menu, see page 72.  
Press B or b to highlight the Setup icon and press  
Highlight Convergence and press  
.
.
A pattern of white crosses appears, with a yellow around one  
of the crosses. Aligned crosses (which do not need adjustment)  
look white and have little or no red or blue showing. Crosses that  
are not aligned show red or blue shades beyond their edges.  
-
-
-
-
Full/Normal  
<
Move  
<
Select:  
End: Menu  
You can scroll up and down through the 9 x 7 field of crosses to  
manually converge all portions of the screen.  
4
5
Move the to surround a cross that you want to adjust. Press  
. The changes to red.  
If the cross that you selected has red edges, move until the red  
image is replaced with a white cross. Once you have finished this  
(or the cross does not have red edges), press  
to blue.  
. The changes  
6
7
If the cross you selected has blue edges, move until the blue  
image is replaced with a white cross. Once you have finished this,  
press  
. The changes to yellow again.  
Repeat steps 4 to 6 to adjust other crosses. When finished, press  
MENU to exit the Setup Menu.  
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Notes on  
Allow the TV to warm up for about 30 minutes before you adjust  
the convergence.  
Adjusting the  
Convergence  
Manually  
For best results, stand about 3 to 5 feet back from the picture  
when adjusting the convergence. Begin with the crosses in the  
center area of the screen and, once those are adjusted, move to the  
crosses on the edges of the screen.  
You can make separate adjustments in the each of the following  
viewing modes:  
For standard-definition (480i/480p) sources: Wide Zoom,  
Normal/Full, and Zoom modes (see page 53).  
For high-definition (720p/1080i) sources: Full, Wide Zoom, and  
Zoom modes (see page 54); in Twin View (see page 55).  
In each of these viewing modes, the cross pattern looks different,  
but the adjustment procedure is the same.  
To optimize the conditions for convergence adjustment, in the  
Video Menu, set Mode to Pro or Movie and lower the Picture level  
settings (see page 62).  
You can reset the adjustments by pressing the RESET button on the  
remote control.  
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Using the Remote Control  
Overview  
This chapter describes how to set up, program, and use the TV’s  
remote control.  
Topic  
Page  
43  
Inserting Batteries  
Button Descriptions  
44  
Programming the Remote Control  
Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control  
46  
48  
Inserting Batteries  
1
Remove the battery cover from the remote control.  
2
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e  
and E terminals on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery  
compartment.  
3
Replace the battery cover.  
2
1
Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage  
whenever you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an  
extended period.  
Handle the remote control with care.  
Avoid dropping it, getting it wet, placing it in direct sunlight, near a heater,  
or where the humidity is high.  
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Button Descriptions  
Button  
Description  
1
2
qj  
SAT/  
POWER  
DVD/  
VCR  
MUTING  
CABLE  
1 DVD/VCR  
Press to turn on and off the DVD player or VCR.  
qk  
ql  
POWER  
MODE  
TV/  
PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY VIDEO  
3
4
w;  
2 MUTING  
Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL+ to  
restore the sound. *  
3 PICTURE MODE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available video  
picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro. Also available  
in the Video Menu. For details, see “Selecting Video  
Options” on page 62.  
5
JUMP  
ENT  
6
7
4 WIDE MODE  
Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode  
settings. Also available in the Screen Menu. For  
details, see pages 53 and 66.  
TOP MENU FAVORITES  
MENU  
wa  
ws  
5 0 - 9  
Press 0 - 9 to select a channel; the channel changes after  
3 seconds. Press ENT (ENTER) to change channels  
immediately.  
8
ENT  
9
q;  
SAT/  
DVD/VCR  
TV  
F1  
CABLE  
wd  
wf  
6 JUMP  
Press to jump back and forth between two channels.  
The TV alternates between the current channel and the  
last channel that was selected.  
qa  
F2  
7 TOP MENU  
Press to display the DVD Menu.  
FREEZE  
TV/SAT  
ANT  
wg  
wh  
qs  
qd  
8
Press Vv B b to move the on-screen cursor. To select  
GUIDE  
VOL  
CH  
an item, press  
.
qf  
wj  
9 SAT/CABLE  
Press to have the remote control operate the satellite  
receiver or cable box.  
RESET  
SLEEP MTS/SAP  
FUNCTION  
qg  
qh  
wk  
wl  
0 DVD/VCR  
Press to have the remote control operate the DVD  
player or VCR.  
FUNCTION  
Transport  
Buttons  
m Rewind  
qa  
RM-Y916  
N Play  
M Fast forward  
x Stop  
X Pause  
z Record (press together with N)  
qs  
Press to turn on and off Twin View. For details, see  
pages 55-57.  
qd FREEZE  
Press to freeze the window picture. Press again to  
restore the picture. For details see page 59.  
qf VOL +/-  
Press to adjust the volume. *  
* MUTING and VOL +/- buttons also function with Sony DVD Dream™  
Systems  
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Button  
Description  
qg RESET  
Press to reset the settings to the factory defaults. See  
pages 63 and 65. Also used to clear Favorite Channels,  
(see page 58), and Manual Convergence (see page 42).  
qh SLEEP  
Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in  
minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the TV to  
remain on before shutting off automatically. To cancel  
press until Sleep Off appears. While the Sleep feature is  
set, press once to display the remaining time.  
qj SAT/CABLE  
Press to turn on and off the satellite receiver or cable  
box.  
POWER  
qk TV POWER  
Press to turn on and off the TV.  
ql DISPLAY  
Press once to display the current channel number,  
current time, and program information banner (if set).  
Press again to turn Display off.  
w; TV/VIDEO  
wa MENU  
Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment  
connected to the TV’s video inputs.  
Press to display the Menu. Press again to exit from the  
ws FAVORITES  
Press to display the Favorite Channels list. For details,  
see page 58.  
wd TV FUNCTION  
Press to have the remote control operate the TV.  
wf F1/F2  
Functions only while the remote control is in DVD/VCR  
FUNCTION mode. For details, see “Using the F1 and F2  
Buttons” on page 49.  
wg ANT  
GUIDE  
Press to switch between the sources connected to the  
TV’s VHF/UHF and AUX inputs.  
When the remote control is set to operate the satellite  
receiver, press to display the program guide.  
wh TV/SAT  
When the remote control is set to operate the satellite  
receiver, press to switch between the satellite  
receiver’s TV and SAT (satellite) inputs.  
wj CH +/-  
Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly  
through channels, press and hold down either CH  
button.  
Press repeatedly to step through the Audio Effect  
options. Also available in the Audio Menu. For details,  
see page 64.  
wk  
MTS/SAP  
Press repeatedly to cycle through the Multi-channel  
TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second  
Audio Program), and Mono. Also available in the  
Audio Menu. For details, see “Using the Audio Menu”  
on page 64.  
wl  
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Programming the Remote Control  
The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment.  
If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to  
control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedure to  
program the remote control.  
The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used  
with the remote control.  
1
Turn to the list of “Manufacturer’s Codes” on page 47, and find  
the three-digit code number for the manufacturer of your  
equipment. (If more than one code number is listed, try the  
number listed first.)  
2
3
While holding down DVD/VCR FUNCTION or SAT/CABLE FUNCTION, press  
RESET. Then release both buttons. (The DVD/VCR FUNCTION and  
SAT/CABLE FUNCTION buttons will flash.)  
Press either DVD/VCR FUNCTION or SAT/CABLE FUNCTION, depending on  
which button you want to program.  
4
5
Enter the three-digit manufacturer’s code number.  
Press ENT.  
You must do step 5 within 10 seconds of step 4, or you must redo  
steps 3 through 5.  
6
To check if the code number works, aim the TV’s remote control  
at the equipment and press the POWER button that corresponds  
with that equipment. If it responds, you are done. If not, try using  
another code listed for that manufacturer.  
Notes  
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by  
one until you come to the correct code for your equipment.  
If you enter a new code number, the code number you previously  
entered at that setting is erased.  
In some cases, you may not be able to operate your equipment  
with the supplied remote control. In such cases, use the  
equipment’s own remote control.  
Whenever you remove the batteries to replace them, the code  
numbers may revert to the factory setting and must be reset.  
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Manufacturer’s Codes  
VCRs  
DVD Players  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
General Electric  
Hitachi  
JVC  
Magnavox  
Mitsubishi  
Panasonic  
Philips  
Manufacturer  
Sansui  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
Code  
314  
Code  
751  
755  
758  
756  
757  
761  
753  
757  
752  
755  
758  
754  
760  
322, 313, 321  
330, 335  
312, 313, 321, 335,  
323, 324, 325, 326  
327, 328  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Admiral  
(M. Ward)  
Aiwa  
Code  
301, 302, 303  
327  
Scott  
Sharp  
Shintom  
Signature 2000  
(M.Ward)  
SV 2000  
Sylvania  
Symphonic  
Tashiro  
Tatung  
Teac  
Technics  
Toshiba  
Wards  
315  
338, 327  
338, 344  
Audio Dynamic  
Broksonic  
Canon  
314, 337  
319, 317  
309, 308  
338  
Pioneer  
308, 309, 338, 310  
338  
332  
314, 336, 337  
314, 336, 338, 337  
309, 308  
312, 311  
327, 328, 335, 331,  
332  
314, 330, 336, 337  
331  
RCA/Proscan  
Samsung  
Toshiba  
Citizen  
332  
Craig  
302, 332  
Curtis Mathes  
Daewoo  
DBX  
Dimensia  
Emerson  
304, 338, 309  
341, 312, 309  
314, 336, 337  
304  
319, 320, 316, 317,  
318, 341  
Zenith  
Cable Boxes  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code  
230  
Fisher  
330, 335  
Hamlin/Regal  
222, 223, 224,  
225, 226  
201, 202, 203,  
204, 205, 206,  
207, 208, 218,  
222  
227, 228, 229  
219, 220, 221  
214, 215  
209, 210, 211  
216, 217  
Yamaha  
Zenith  
Funai  
338  
General  
329, 304, 309  
Jerrold/G.I./  
Motorola  
Electronics  
Go Video  
Goldstar  
Hitachi  
Instant Replay  
JC Penney  
DVD Changers  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
322, 339, 340  
332  
306, 304, 305, 338  
309, 308  
309, 305, 304, 330,  
314, 336, 337  
314, 336, 337, 345,  
346, 347  
Code  
765  
766  
Oak  
Panasonic  
Pioneer  
Scientific Atlanta  
Tocom  
Zenith  
Panasonic  
DVD/VCR Combination Units  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code  
767  
JVC  
212, 213  
Broksonic  
JVC  
776  
775  
Kenwood  
LG  
314, 336, 332, 337  
332  
Satellite Receivers  
Panasonic  
Samsung  
Toshiba  
777  
774  
773  
768  
LXI (SEARS)  
332, 305, 330, 335,  
338  
308, 309, 310  
314, 336, 337  
332  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Dish Network  
Echostar  
General Electric  
Hitachi  
Hughes  
Mitsubishi  
Panasonic  
RCA/PROSCAN 802, 808  
Toshiba 806, 807  
Code  
801  
810  
810  
802  
805  
804  
809  
803  
Magnavox  
Marantz  
Marta  
Memorex  
Minolta  
Mitsubishi/MGA 323, 324, 325, 326  
Multitech  
NEC  
Olympic  
Optimus  
Orion  
Panasonic  
Pentax  
Zenith  
309, 335  
305, 304  
HDD/DVD Combination Units  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code  
770, 771, 772  
325, 338, 321  
314, 336, 337  
309, 308  
327  
317  
DVD 5.1 Ch  
Manufacturer  
Sony (DAV)  
Code  
601, 602, 603,  
604  
308, 309, 306, 307  
305, 304  
A/V Receivers  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Philco  
308, 309  
308, 309, 310  
308  
Philips  
Pioneer  
Quasar  
Code  
764  
308, 309, 306  
RCA/PROSCAN 304, 305, 308, 309,  
311, 312, 313, 310,  
329  
Realistic  
309, 330, 328, 335,  
324, 338  
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Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control  
All Equipment  
To Do This ...  
Do This ...  
Switch the TV’s input to the  
VCR, DVD player, or other  
connected equipment  
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle  
through the video equipment connected  
to the TV’s video inputs.  
Set up the TV remote control to You must program the remote control the  
operate non-Sony equipment  
first time you use it. See “Programming  
the Remote Control” on pages 46 to 47.  
Operating a VCR  
To Do This ...  
Press  
Activate the remote control DVD/VCR FUNCTION  
to operate the VCR  
Change channels  
Record  
CH +/-  
N and z simultaneously  
Play  
N
x
Stop  
Fast forward  
Rewind the tape  
Pause  
M
m
X
Search the picture forward M or m during playback  
or backward  
(release to resume normal playback)  
Operating a  
Satellite Receiver  
To Do This ...  
Press  
Activate the remote control SAT/CABLE FUNCTION  
to operate the satellite  
receiver  
Turn on/off  
SAT/CABLE POWER  
0-9, ENT  
CH +/-  
Select a channel  
Change channels  
Back to previous channel  
Display channel number  
Display SAT Guide  
Display SAT Menu  
Move highlight (cursor)  
JUMP  
DISPLAY  
GUIDE  
MENU  
V v B b  
Select item  
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Operating a Cable  
Box  
To Do This ...  
Press  
Activate the remote control SAT/CABLE FUNCTION  
to operate the cable box  
Turn on/off  
SAT/CABLE POWER  
0-9, ENT  
Select a channel  
Change channels  
Back to previous channel  
CH +/-  
JUMP  
Operating a DVD  
Player  
To Do This ...  
Press  
Activate the remote control DVD/VCR FUNCTION  
to operate the DVD  
Play  
N
Stop  
Pause  
x
X
Step through different  
tracks of the disc  
M to step forward or m to step backward  
Step through different  
chapters of a video disc  
CH+ to step forward or CH- to step backward  
Display the DVD player  
Menu (Setup)  
MENU  
Display the DVD Menu  
Move highlight (cursor)  
TOP MENU  
V v B b  
Using the F1 and  
F2 Buttons  
Using this Sony Device ...  
DVD/VCR Combination  
DVD HDD Combination  
DVD Dream™ System  
F1 Selects  
F2 Selects  
DVD source  
HDD source  
VCR source  
DVD source  
Disc Skip function  
Input Select function  
(toggles through all  
inputs)  
DVD Five- and Mega-Disc  
Changers  
Disk Skip function  
(no function)  
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Using the Features  
Overview  
This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV.  
Topic  
Page  
52  
Watching TV  
Using Wide Mode  
Using Twin View  
Using Favorite Channels  
Using the Freeze Function  
53  
55  
58  
59  
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Watching TV  
To Do This ...  
Do This ...  
z
For a complete list of all  
Activate the remote control to  
operate the TV  
Press TV FUNCTION  
the functions of the remote  
control, see pages 43-47.  
Turn on/off the TV  
Press TV POWER  
Tune directly to a channel  
To tune to channels, press 0-9 and then  
ENT.  
Adjust the volume  
Mute the sound  
Press VOL +/-  
Press MUTING (press again to unmute)  
Press JUMP  
Alternate back and forth  
between two channels  
The TV alternates between the current  
channel and the last channel tuned.  
Display the current channel  
Press DISPLAY once to display the channel  
number (and other information) number, current time, and channel label  
(if set). Press DISPLAY again to turn Display  
off.  
Switch the TV’s input to the  
VCR, DVD player, or other  
connected equipment  
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through  
the video equipment connected to the  
TV’s video inputs.  
Change video and audio  
Press MENU to display the Menu. For  
options, customize the TV’s  
details, see “Using the Menus” on  
setup, set parental controls, and page 61.  
more  
Switch the TV’s input between Press ANT to alternate between sources  
sources connected to the TV’s  
VHF/UHF and AUX inputs  
connected to the TV’s VHF/UHF and  
AUX inputs.  
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Using Wide Mode  
The Wide Mode feature lets you change the picture size for both  
standard-definition (480i/480p) and high-definition (720p/1080i)  
sources.  
z
You can also access the  
Wide Mode settings in the  
Screen Menu. For details, see  
page 66.  
Press WIDE MODE repeatedly to toggle through the following Wide  
Mode settings.  
Using Wide Mode with Standard Definition (480i/480p) Sources  
Example  
Description  
Wide Zoom enlarges the center portion of the  
picture proportionately. The left and right  
edges of the picture are stretched to fill the  
16:9 screen.  
WIDE  
Wide Zoom  
m
Normal displays the 4:3 picture in its original  
size. Bars are shown to fill the 16:9 screen.  
WIDE  
WIDE  
WIDE  
Normal  
m
Full stretches the 4:3 picture horizontally, to  
fill the 16:9 screen.  
Full  
m
Zoom enlarges the 4:3 picture  
proportionately to fill the 16:9 screen. Some  
clipping may occur. Zoom is useful for  
watching Letterbox movies.  
Zoom  
When you change channels or inputs, the Wide Mode settings revert  
to the 4:3 Default setting in the Screen Menu. To retain the current Wide  
Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default to Off.  
For details, see page 66.  
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Using Wide Mode with High-Definition (720p/1080i) Sources  
Example  
Description  
Full displays the picture at its original size.  
WIDE  
If the source is a 16:9 high-definition  
(720p/1080i) signal, the picture fills the  
screen.  
Full (native 16:9)  
If the source is a 4:3 standard-definition  
signal that has been upconverted, bars are  
shown to fill the 16:9 screen.  
Full (upconverted 4:3)  
m
Wide Zoom enlarges the center portion of the  
picture proportionately. The left and right  
edges of the picture are stretched to fill the  
16:9 screen.  
WIDE  
Wide Zoom  
m
Zoom enlarges the 4:3 picture  
WIDE  
proportionately to fill the 16:9 screen. Some  
clipping may occur. Zoom is useful for  
watching Letterbox movies.  
Zoom  
When you change channels or inputs, the Wide Mode settings revert  
to the 4:3 Default setting in the Screen Menu (only if the input source is  
480i or 480p).  
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Using Twin View  
Twin View lets you see two pictures from two sources — from an  
antenna, VCR, DVD, etc. — on the screen at the same time. You hear  
the sound from only one of the sources at a time, but you can choose  
which source’s sound is selected. You can also change the relative size  
of each of the pictures.  
Displaying Twin  
Pictures  
1
2
Tune the TV to a working channel.  
Press  
.
A second picture appears. The active picture is highlighted in  
blue.  
,
,
To cancel Twin View and watch the active picture  
Press or  
.
Factors Affecting Twin View  
If you use a cable box to view all channels, the same channel appears in both windows of  
Twin View because the cable box unscrambles only one channel at a time.  
If you use a cable box, you can view the cable box output in one Twin View window and  
view a different source (such as a VCR or DVD player) in the second window by using the  
TV/VIDEO button. For details, see “Connecting Optional Equipment” on page 21.  
Sources connected to the AUX, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6, and VIDEO 7 inputs display in the left  
Twin View window, but not the right.  
If you are viewing a 4:3 source and a 16:9 enhanced source (such as a DVD) side by side in  
Twin View, the 4:3 source appears larger.  
Twin View does not display channels that are blocked by parental settings (see page 69).  
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Activating the  
Picture  
You can use the B and b buttons to activate the left and right pictures  
while using Twin View.  
To Do This ...  
Do This ...  
To activate the picture in the  
right window  
To activate the picture in the  
left window  
Functions Available in the Active (Highlighted) Window  
To Do This ...  
Do This ...  
Tune directly to a channel  
To tune to channels, press 0-9 and then  
ENT or  
Press CH+/-  
Adjust the volume  
Mute the sound  
Press VOL +/-  
Press MUTING (press again to unmute)  
Switch the TV’s input between Press ANT (left window only)  
sources connected to the TV’s  
VHF/UHF and AUX inputs  
Switch the TV’s input between Press TV/VIDEO  
sources connected to the TV’s  
A/V inputs  
Change the picture size  
Press V or v. (For details, see “Changing  
the Picture Size” on page 57.)  
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Changing the  
Picture Size  
The zoom feature lets you vary the relative size of the left and right  
pictures.  
To Do This ...  
Do This ...  
Enlarge the active picture  
Make the active picture  
smaller  
When you adjust the picture sizes, the TV  
memorizes the change. The next time you use the  
Twin View function, the memorized sizes appear.  
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Using Favorite Channels  
The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of  
up to 16 favorite channels that you specify.  
Creating a List of  
Favorite Channels  
1
2
4
Press MENU to display the Menu.  
Press B or b to highlight the Channel icon and press  
.
MENU  
Press  
Press V or v to highlight a Favorite Channel number (1-16) and  
press  
to select Favorite Channels.  
.
5
Press V or v to highlight a channel you want to assign to the  
Favorite Channel number. A preview of the highlighted channel  
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For details on using the  
Channel Menu, see page 67.  
appears in the upper right of the screen. Press  
channel as a Favorite Channel.  
to select that  
6
To add more channels to your favorites list, repeat steps 4-5.  
To clear a Favorite Channel, press V or v to highlight the channel  
you want to clear. Press  
and then press RESET.  
7
1
Press MENU to exit the Menu.  
Displaying a List  
of Favorite  
Press FAVORITES. The Favorite Channels list appears.  
Preview of  
highlighted  
Favorite  
Channels  
FAVORITES  
Channel  
Favorites  
V
2
BRAVO  
10  
20  
36  
6
ABC  
Favorite  
Channels  
z
To assign Channel Labels  
HBO  
MTV  
FOX  
(e.g., ABC, HBO, MTV, etc.) to  
channel numbers, as shown at  
right, use the Channel Label  
feature in the Channel Menu  
(see page 68).  
8
CBS  
37  
COMED  
v
2
3
Press V or v to highlight the channel you want to watch.  
A preview of the highlighted Favorite Channel appears.  
Press  
to select the channel you want to watch.  
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Using the Freeze Function  
The 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.  
The Freeze feature is not available while you are using the Twin View.  
1
2
When the program information you want to capture is displayed,  
press FREEZE.  
The TV switches to Twin View mode and displays the “frozen”  
picture on the right, while the current program continues on the  
left.  
FREEZE  
Current  
program  
in progress  
Frozen  
picture  
Call 555-1234  
3
To cancel and return to normal viewing, press FREEZE (or just tune  
to another channel).  
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Using the Menus  
Overview  
The Menu gives you access to the following features:  
Menu Icon  
Description  
Page  
Allows you to make adjustments to your picture  
settings. It also allows you to customize the Picture  
Mode based on the type of program you are viewing,  
select Advanced Video options, and more.  
62  
Offers enhanced audio options such as listening to  
second audio programming (SAP) or customizing  
the Effect of the sound on your TV.  
64  
66  
Allows you to make Wide Mode adjustments and  
make changes to the screen’s vertical center.  
z
Allows you to set up a Favorite Channels list, run the 67  
Auto Program function, skip and label channels, and  
more.  
Press MENU to enter and  
exit Menus.  
Lets you control the viewing of programs based on  
their ratings.  
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Provides options for setting up your system,  
including selecting closed caption modes, setting the  
Timer, labeling video inputs, selecting the language  
of the on-screen menus, and more.  
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Navigating Through Menus  
To Do This ...  
Press  
MENU  
B b  
Display the Menu  
Move through the Menus  
Move through the Menu options  
Select an option to change  
Change an option’s settings  
Select (confirm) changed setting  
Exit the Menu  
V v  
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Menus include navigation  
help text that appears at the  
bottom of each Menu.  
V v B b  
or B  
MENU  
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Using the Video Menu  
To access the Video Menu, follow these steps:  
Mode: Vivid  
Picture  
1. Display Menu  
2. Highlight  
3. Select  
Brightness  
Color  
MENU  
Hue  
Sharpness  
Color Temp.: Cool  
ClearEdge VM: High  
Advanced Video  
To change settings, press V v B b.  
Press to confirm the selection.  
To exit the Menu, press MENU.  
The Video Menu includes the following options:  
Selecting Video  
Options  
Option  
Description  
Mode  
Customized  
picture  
Vivid  
Select for enhanced picture contrast and  
sharpness.  
To change from one Mode  
to another, use the  
PICTURE MODE button on the  
remote control.  
Standard  
Movie  
Pro  
Select for standard picture settings.  
Select to display a film-like picture.  
viewing  
Select to display a picture with minimum  
enhancements.  
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You can alter the Video  
Picture  
Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color, or  
decrease picture contrast and soften the color.*  
Menu settings (Picture,  
Brightness, Color, etc.) for each  
Mode.  
Brightness  
Color  
Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.*  
Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity.  
Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones.  
Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture.  
Hue  
Sharpness  
Color Temp.  
White  
intensity  
adjustment  
Cool  
Select to give the white colors a blue tint.  
Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.  
Neutral  
Select to give the white colors a red tint  
(NTSC-Standard).  
ClearEdge VM Sharpens picture definition to give every object a sharp, clean  
Velocity  
edge. Select from High, Medium, Low, Off.  
Modulation  
* Image retention is accelerated by higher “Brightness” and “Picture” settings.  
See page 1 for information on image retention.  
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Option  
Description  
Advanced  
Video  
Select Program to choose among the DRC Mode and Noise  
Reduction options while viewing NTSC sources.  
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DRC Mode options are not  
DRC Mode  
Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x  
density, for high quality sources (i.e., DVD  
player, satellite receiver).  
available (grayed out) when  
watching 480p, 720p, and 1080i  
sources.  
Interlaced Recommended for moving  
pictures.  
Progressive Recommended for still images and  
text.  
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For best results, use  
CineMotion Provides an optimized display by  
automatically detecting film  
CineMotion with Video 5 or 6  
(HD/DVD IN) or Video 7 (HDMI  
IN).  
content and applying a reverse 3-2  
pulldown process. Moving  
pictures will appear clearer and  
more natural-looking.  
Noise  
Reduction  
On  
Off  
Reduces repetitive random noise.  
Turns off Noise Reduction.  
* Image retention is accelerated by higher “Brightness” and “Picture” settings.  
See page 1 for information on image retention.  
To restore the factory default settings for the Video settings (excluding DRC  
Mode) of the Mode setting (Vivid, Standard, etc.) the TV is set to:  
Press RESET on the remote control when in the Video Menu.  
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Using the Audio Menu  
To access the Audio Menu, follow these steps:  
Treble  
1. Display Menu  
2. Highlight  
3. Select  
Bass  
Balance  
MENU  
Steady Sound: Off  
Effect: Simulated  
MTS: Stereo  
BBE: Off  
Speaker: On  
Audio Out: Fixed  
To change settings, press V v B b.  
Press to confirm the selection.  
To exit the Menu, press MENU.  
Selecting Audio  
Options  
The Audio Menu includes the following options:  
Option  
Treble  
Description  
Adjust to decrease or increase higher-pitched sounds.  
Adjust to decrease or increase lower-pitched sounds.  
Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.  
Bass  
Balance  
Steady Sound  
On  
Off  
Select to stabilize the volume.  
Select to turn off Steady Sound.  
To change quickly from one  
Effect to another, use the  
button on the remote control.  
Effect  
TruSurround Select for surround sound (for stereo programs  
only).  
Simulated  
Off  
Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs.  
Normal stereo or mono reception.  
MTS  
Stereo  
Select for stereo reception when viewing a  
program broadcast in stereo.  
Enjoy stereo,  
bilingual and  
mono programs  
Auto SAP  
Select to automatically switch the TV to second  
audio programs when a signal is received. (If  
no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in  
Stereo mode.)  
Mono  
On  
Select for mono reception. (Use to reduce noise  
during weak stereo broadcasts.)  
BBE  
Select to give sound more impact by  
compensating for phase effects in speakers.  
Off  
Select for normal stereo or mono reception.  
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Option  
Description  
Speaker  
On  
Off  
Select to turn on the TV speakers.  
Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to  
the TV's sound only through your external  
audio system speakers.  
Audio Out  
This option can be set only when the Speaker option is set  
Easy control of  
volume  
adjustments  
to Off.  
Variable  
The TV’s speakers are turned off, but the audio  
output from your audio system can still be  
controlled by the TV’s remote control.  
Fixed  
The TV’s speakers are turned off and the audio  
output of the TV is fixed. Use your audio  
receiver’s remote control to adjust the volume  
(and other audio settings) through your audio  
system.  
To restore the factory default settings for Treble, Bass, and Balance  
Press RESET on the remote control when in the Audio Menu.  
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Using the Screen Menu  
To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps:  
Wide Mode: Wide Zoom  
4:3 Default: Wide Zoom  
Vertical Center  
1. Display Menu  
2. Highlight  
3. Select  
MENU  
To change settings, press V v B b.  
Press to confirm the selection.  
To exit the Menu, press MENU.  
Selecting Screen  
Options  
The Screen Menu includes the following options:  
Option  
Description  
Wide Mode  
Enables you to change the picture size for both standard-  
definition (480i/480p) and high-definition (720p/1080i)  
sources.  
To change from one Wide  
Mode to another, use the  
WIDE MODE button on the  
remote control.  
For 480i/480p Select from: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom.  
sources  
For 720p/1080i Select from: Full, Wide Zoom, Zoom. For  
sources details, see page 54.  
For details, see page 53.  
Wide Mode is unavailable while in Twin View.  
In some cases, wide-screen programs will be shown in  
aspect ratios that require the display of bars at the top  
and bottom of your 16:9 screen. For more details, see  
page 79.  
4:3 Default  
Select the default Wide Mode to use for 4:3 sources.  
To select a Wide Mode to use when channels or inputs are  
changed, select from: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. For  
details, see page 53.  
To continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the  
channel or input is changed, select Off.  
Vertical Center  
Allows you to move the position of the picture up and  
down in the window. (Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom  
modes.)  
Press V or v and press  
to choose a correction between  
+15 and -15 (Zoom mode), and +10 and -10 (Wide Zoom  
mode).  
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Using the Channel Menu  
To access the Channel Menu, follow these steps:  
Favorite Channels  
Cable: On  
1. Display Menu  
2. Highlight  
3. Select  
Channel Fix: Off  
Auto Program  
Channel Skip/Add  
Channel Label  
MENU  
To change settings, press V v B b.  
Press to confirm the selection.  
To exit the Menu, press MENU.  
Selecting Channel  
Options  
The Channel Menu includes the following options:  
Option  
Description  
Favorite Channels Lets you set up a list of your favorite channels. For  
details, see “Using Favorite Channels” on page 58.  
Cable  
On  
Select if you are receiving cable channels  
with a CATV cable.  
Off  
Select if you are using an antenna.  
You should run Auto Program after changing this  
option.  
Channel Fix  
Useful when you  
have a cable box  
or satellite  
receiver  
connected  
Off  
2-6  
Turns off Channel Fix.  
“Fix” your TV’s channel setting to 2-6 and  
use the cable box or satellite receiver to  
change channels. Select one of these  
settings if you connected the equipment to  
the VHF/UHF jack.  
AUX 2-6  
Video 1  
Same as 2-6, except you select one of these  
settings if you connected the equipment to  
the AUX jack (see page 13).  
Use this setting if you have connected the  
equipment to the A/V input jacks.  
Auto Program  
Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all  
receivable channels.  
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Option  
Description  
Channel  
Skip/Add  
Allows you to customize the channels that appear when  
you use the CH+/- buttons.  
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Channels that you set to be  
skipped can be accessed only  
by direct (0-9 buttons) tuning.  
1
Press V or v to scroll through the channels until you  
find the channel you want to skip or add. Then press  
to select it.  
2
Press V or v to toggle between Add or Skip. Then  
press  
to select.  
3
4
To add or skip more channels, repeat steps 1 and 2.  
Press B to return to the Channel Menu, or press  
MENU to exit the Menus.  
Channel Label  
Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to  
channel numbers. You can label up to 40 channels.  
1
2
Highlight Channel and press  
Press V v to scroll through the channel numbers.  
Then press to select the channel number that  
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you want to assign a label.  
3
4
Highlight Label and press  
.
Press V v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z,  
0-9, etc.). Then press  
character.  
to select the highlighted  
Repeat to add up to 5 characters to the label.  
5
6
To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1-4.  
Press B to return to the Channel Menu, or press  
MENU to exit the Menus.  
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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 access the Parent Menu, follow these steps:  
1. Display Menu  
2. Highlight  
3. Select  
Password:  
_ _ _ _  
MENU  
Press + to enter  
password  
Use the 0-9 buttons on the remote control to enter a four-digit password.  
If this is the first time you are creating this password, confirm the password by  
entering it again. (The Parent Menu options appear.)  
To change settings, press V v B b. Press  
to confirm the selection.  
To exit the Menu, press MENU.  
You need your password for any future access into the Parent Menu. If you lose your  
password, see “Lost password” on page 80.  
Setting Parent  
The Parent Menu includes the following options:  
Menu Options  
Option  
Description  
Parental Lock  
Turn ratings  
on/off and select a  
rating system  
Off  
Parental lock is off. No programs are  
blocked from viewing.  
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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.  
Child  
Maximum ratings permitted are:  
US: TV-Y, TV-G, G  
Canada: C, G, TV-Y  
Youth  
Maximum ratings permitted are:  
US: TV-PG, PG  
Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG  
Y. A d u lt  
Custom  
Maximum ratings permitted are:  
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For descriptions of Child,  
US: TV-14, PG-13  
Youth, and Young Adult  
ratings, see page 70.  
Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14  
Select to set ratings manually.  
US: See page 70 for details.  
Canada: See page 71 for details.  
Change Password For changing your password.  
Select Country  
U.S.A.  
Select to use USA ratings (see page 70).  
Canada  
Select to use Canadian ratings (see  
page 71).  
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US Models:  
Selecting Custom  
Rating Options  
For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following  
options. (For Canadian models, see page 71.)  
Option  
Description  
All children and General Audience.  
Movie Rating  
G
PG  
Parental Guidance suggested.  
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PG-13  
R
Parental Guidance for children under 13.  
The Content-Based Ratings  
are linked to the level of the  
Age-Based Rating. For example,  
a program with an Age-Based  
Rating of TV-PG V (Violence)  
rating may contain moderate  
violence, while a TV-14 V  
Restricted viewing, parental guidance is  
suggested for children under 17.  
NC-17  
and X  
No one 17 or under allowed.  
Age-Based Ratings  
TV Rating  
TV-Y  
All children.  
(Violence) rating may contain  
more intense violence.  
Block programs  
by their rating,  
content or both  
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
Directed to children age 7 and older.  
General Audience.  
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To ensure maximum  
TV-PG  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
Parental Guidance suggested.  
Parents Strongly cautioned.  
Mature Audience only.  
blocking capability, set the Age-  
Based Ratings.  
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If you block unrated TV  
Content-Based Ratings  
programs, be aware that the  
following types of programs  
may be blocked: emergency  
broadcasts, political programs,  
sports, news, public service  
announcements, religious  
programs and weather.  
FV  
Fantasy Violence.  
D
Suggestive Dialogue.  
Strong Language.  
Sexual situations.  
Violence.  
L
S
V
Unrated  
Block  
Blocks all programs and movies that are  
broadcast without a rating.  
Block programs  
or movies that  
are broadcast  
without a rating  
Allow  
Allows programs and movies that are  
broadcast without a rating.  
Viewing Blocked  
Programs  
You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press the  
ENT (ENTER) button when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the  
password. This temporarily switches off the Parental Lock. To  
reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is  
turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated.  
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Selecting Custom  
Rating Options  
For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the  
following options. (For US models, see page 70.)  
Option  
Description  
English Rating  
C
All children.  
C8+  
Children 8 years and older.  
General programming.  
G
PG  
Parental Guidance.  
14+  
Viewers 14 and older.  
18+  
Adult programming.  
French Rating  
U.S.A. Rating  
G
General programming.  
8 ans+  
13 ans+  
16 ans+  
18 ans+  
Not recommended for young children.  
Not recommended for ages under 13.  
Not recommended for ages under 16.  
Programming restricted to adults.  
See “US Models” on page 70 for details.  
Viewing Blocked  
Programs  
You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press the  
ENT (ENTER) button when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the  
password. This temporarily switches off the Parental Lock. To  
reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is  
turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated.  
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Using the Setup Menu  
To access the Setup Menu, follow these steps:  
Caption Vision: Off  
Info Banner  
1. Display Menu  
2. Highlight  
3. Select  
Video Label  
Language: English  
Clock/Timers  
Flash Focus  
MENU  
Convergence  
To change settings, press V v B b.  
Press to confirm the selection.  
To exit the Menu, press MENU.  
Selecting  
The Setup Menu includes the following options:  
Setup Options  
Option  
Description  
Caption Vision  
Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for  
programs that are broadcast with closed caption).  
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If DISPLAY is on, Caption  
CC1, CC2,  
CC3, CC4  
Displays a printed version of the  
dialog or sound effects of a  
program. (Should be set to CC1 for  
most programs.)  
Vision automatically dims  
after three seconds to prevent  
image burn-in.  
Text1,Text2,  
Text3,Text4  
Displays network/station  
information presented using either  
half or the whole screen (if  
available). For closed captioning,  
set to CC1.  
Off  
Turns off Caption Vision.  
Info Banner  
Displays the program name and the time remaining in the  
program (if the broadcaster offers this service). Displays  
when the channel is changed or the DISPLAY button is  
pressed. Set to On or Off.  
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Option  
Description  
Video Label  
Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to  
the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. For example, if you have  
a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 5 jack, you can  
select the label DVD for the VIDEO 5 input. Then when  
you press the TV/VIDEO button to change inputs, the Video  
Label you assigned to that input appears on screen.  
1
Press V or v to highlight the video input (VIDEO 1-  
7) to which you want to assign a label. Then press  
to select the input.  
2
Press V or v to highlight one of the displayed labels.  
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The Skip label is useful for  
Then press  
to select the label.  
inputs that do not have  
equipment connected to  
them.  
You can select from the following labels for each input:  
Video 1/2/3/4  
VHS, DVD, Receiver, Satellite, Cable Box,  
8mm, DTV, LD, Beta, Skip  
Video 5/6/7  
DVD, Satellite, Cable Box, DTV, HD, Skip  
If you select Skip, your TV skips this input when you  
press the TV/VIDEO button.  
Language  
Select to display all on-screen Menus in your language of  
choice.  
Clock/Timers  
Select to set the clock and to program your TV to turn on  
and off at two scheduled viewing times.  
Timer 1  
Timer 2  
You can use the Timers to program  
the TV to turn on and off and tune  
to a specific channel at two  
scheduled viewing times.  
Timer 1 and Timer 2 are not available to be set until you set  
the Current Time.  
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To go directly to  
1
Press V or v to highlight Timer 1 or  
Timer 2. To set the timer, press b.  
programming Timer 1 or 2,  
press  
instead of pressing  
b.  
2
Press V or v to highlight one of the following  
options, then press  
.
Program  
Select to set the Timer by day,  
time, duration, and channel.  
Off  
Select to turn off the Timer. (Your  
previous settings are saved.)  
3
4
If you selected Program in step 2, press V and v to set  
the day(s), hour, minute, duration, and channel  
number. Press  
setting and move to the next setting. Press B to go  
back to the previous setting.  
or press b to confirm each  
Press MENU to exit the Menu. An LED on the front  
panel will light, indicating the timer has been set.  
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Option  
Description  
Current Time  
Clock/Timers  
(continued)  
1
2
Press  
Press V and v to set the current time (day, hour, and  
minute). Press  
to select Current Time.  
(or press b) to confirm each  
setting and move to the next setting. Press B to go  
back to the previous setting.  
3
Press MENU to exit the Menu.  
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You can also access Flash  
Flash Focus  
Allows you to adjust the convergence automatically. For  
details, see page 40.  
Focus by pressing the FLASH  
FOCUS button on the front  
panel of the TV.  
Convergence  
Allows you to fine-tune the convergence manually. For  
details, see page 41.  
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Other Information  
Overview  
This chapter includes the following topics:  
Topic  
Page  
76  
Glossary  
Contacting Sony  
Troubleshooting  
Specifications  
Optional Accessories  
Index  
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82  
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Glossary  
analog signal  
A signaling method that uses continuous changes in the amplitude or frequency of an  
electronic transmission to convey information.  
aspect ratio  
Refers to the ratio between the width and height of the screen. This TV has a 16:9  
(widescreen) aspect ratio, as opposed to a 4:3 aspect ratio.  
4:3 aspect ratio  
16:9 aspect ratio  
component video  
composite video  
Component video is sent through three cables: two color shade (chrominance) signals and one  
brightness (luminance) signal. Component video achieves greater color accuracy than  
composite video or S VIDEO by splitting chrominance into two separate portions.  
Composite video is sent through a single cable. Composite video combines the color shade  
(chrominance) and brightness (luminance) information into one video signal.  
HDMI (High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface)  
Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-  
equipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI  
supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio.  
National Television System  
Committee (NTSC)  
A unit of the Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, that establishes  
television standards in the United States, such as NTSC Color, the standard used in this TV.  
RF  
Radio Frequency. That part of the frequency spectrum that is used to transmit TV and radio  
signals.  
S VIDEO  
S VIDEO requires a single cable, which carries the brightness (luminance) and color  
(chrominance) signals of the picture separately. S VIDEO provides better resolution than  
composite video, which carries the signals together.  
VHF/UHF  
VHF (Very High Frequency) is the part of the frequency spectrum from 30 to 300 megahertz.  
UHF (Ultra High Frequency) is the part of the frequency spectrum from 300 to 3,000  
megahertz.  
480i  
480p  
720p  
1080i  
Provides 480 lines of resolution. Displays images using interlaced scanning, which first  
transmits all the odd lines on the TV screen and then the even lines.  
Provides 480 lines of resolution. Displays images using progressive scanning, which transmits  
each line from top to bottom.  
Provides 720 lines of resolution. Displays images using progressive scanning, which transmits  
each line from top to bottom.  
Provides 1080 lines of resolution. Displays images using interlaced scanning, which first  
transmits all the odd lines on the TV screen and then the even lines. 1080i is one of the  
formats used by HDTV (High Definition TV).  
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Contacting Sony  
Troubleshooting  
If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional  
questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our  
Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US  
residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).  
Before calling Sony customer support, please write down the model  
and serial numbers of your TV. You’ll find this information on the  
front cover of this manual.  
If you are having problems with your TV, you can reset all the TV’s  
settings to their original factory default settings, as follows.  
Notice: The following procedure resets all custom settings, channel lists,  
etc., to the factory default settings.  
1
2
3
4
Turn on the TV.  
Hold down the RESET button on the remote control.  
Press the POWER button on the front panel of the TV.  
Release the RESET button on the remote control.  
Twin View  
Problem  
Possible Remedies  
I cannot get Twin View to  
work  
If you are using a cable box to unscramble all channels (as shown on  
page 20), you cannot use the Twin View feature. This is because the cable  
box can unscramble only one channel at a time. But if you need the cable  
box to unscramble only some (usually premium) channels, you can use  
Twin View for unscrambled channels if you connect both a cable and cable  
box, as shown on page 18.  
You can use Twin View to view a signal from a different source that is  
connected to the TV's A/V jacks (such as a VCR or DVD player) in the  
second window by pressing the TV/VIDEO button while in Twin View.  
Sources connected to the AUX, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6, and VIDEO 7 inputs, as  
well as digital sources, display in the left Twin View window, but not the  
right.  
There is no Twin View  
window, or it is just static  
Be sure the Twin View window is set to a video input or channel that has a  
signal airing.  
You might be tuned to a video input with nothing connected to it. Try  
cycling through the video inputs by pressing the TV/VIDEO button.  
Try cycling through the video inputs by pressing the TV/VIDEO button.  
Check that the Video Label option is not set to Skip. (See the Setup Menu on  
page 73.)  
Twin View cannot display  
anything but TV channels  
Twin View displays the same Both Twin View windows might be set to the same channel. Try changing  
program in both windows channels in either window.  
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Remote Control  
Problem  
Possible Remedies  
Remote control  
does not operate  
The batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.  
Check the orientation of the batteries.  
Press the TV FUNCTION button. You may have inadvertently pressed the  
SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button, which changes the remote control to SAT or  
CABLE mode.  
Make sure the TV’s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet.  
Locate the TV at least 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights.  
If you are using the TV to change channels, first press the TV FUNCTION  
button.  
Cannot change channels  
with the remote control  
If you are using another device to change channels, be sure you have not  
inadvertently switched your TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting. Use the  
Channel Fix option to “fix” the channel based on the hookup you used (see  
page 67).  
If you are using another device to change channels, be sure to press the  
FUNCTION button for that device. For example, if you are using your cable  
box to change channels, be sure to press the SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button.  
If you replaced the batteries to the remote recently, the code numbers for  
the video equipment may need to be reset.  
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.You may need to use the equipment’s original  
remote control.  
Remote control  
does not operate non-Sony  
video equipment  
Channels  
Problem  
Possible Remedies  
Cannot receive upper  
channels (UHF) when  
using an antenna  
Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are  
not presently in the TV’s memory (see page 67).  
TV is fixed to one channel  
Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are  
not presently in the TV’s memory (see page 67).  
Check your Channel Fix settings (see page 67).  
Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are  
not presently in the TV’s memory (see page 67).  
Cannot receive any  
channels when using  
cable TV  
Cannot receive or select  
channels  
Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable TV channels that  
are not presently in TV memory (see page 67).  
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Video  
Problem  
Possible Remedies  
No picture  
(screen not lit), no sound  
If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may  
need service. Call your local Sony Service Center.  
Make sure the power cord is plugged in.  
Press the POWER button on the front of the TV.  
Press the TV/VIDEO button to cycle through the connected video sources.  
Try another channel; it could be station trouble.  
Adjust the Picture option in the Video Menu (see page 62).  
Adjust the Brightness option in the Video Menu (see page 62).  
Check the antenna/cable connections.  
Check to be sure that you have not connected both S VIDEO and composite  
video cables to the VIDEO 3 input. You can use S VIDEO or composite  
video inputs for VIDEO 3, but not both.  
Dark, poor or no  
picture (screen lit),  
good sound  
No Video on  
VIDEO 3 Input  
No color  
Only snow and noise  
appear on the screen  
Adjust the Color option in the Video Menu (see page 62).  
Check the antenna/cable connections.  
Try another channel; it could be station trouble.  
Press ANT to change the input mode (see page 45).  
Adjust the antenna.  
Dotted lines  
or stripes  
Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair-  
dryers.  
Double images or ghosts  
“Black box” on screen  
Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the  
problem.  
You have selected a text option in the Setup Menu and no text is available.  
(See page 72 to reset Setup selections.) To turn off this feature, set the  
Caption Vision option to Off. If you were trying to select closed captioning,  
select CC1 instead of Text 1-4.  
Bars appear at the  
top and bottom of the screen  
Some wide-screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater  
than 16:9 (this is especially common with theatrical releases). Your TV will  
show these programs with bars at the top and bottom of the screen. For  
more details, check the documentation that came with your DVD (or  
contact your program provider).  
Certain programs on DVD or The compression used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs may cause  
other digital sources display  
a loss of detail, especially  
during fast-motion or dark  
scenes  
your TV's screen to display less detail than usual, or cause artifacts (small  
blocks or dots, pixelations) to appear on your screen. This is due to your  
TV's large screen and ability to show very fine detail, and is normal for  
certain digitally recorded programs.  
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Audio  
Problem  
Possible Remedies  
Good picture,  
no sound  
Press MUTING so that Muting disappears from the screen (see page 44).  
Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Audio Menu (see page 65).  
Cannot gain enough volume Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box’s remote control.  
when using a cable box  
Sound seems weak or  
insufficient  
Then press TV FUNCTION and adjust the TV’s volume.  
The TV’s audio might be set to Auto SAP or Mono, when it might be better set  
to Stereo. In the Audio Menu (see page 64), set the MTS setting to Stereo. If  
already set to Stereo, switch to Mono (which may reduce background noise  
during weak stereo broadcasts).  
If the Speaker option is set to Off and the Audio Out option is set to Fixed (in  
order to output the sound to your audio system) use your audio receiver to  
adjust the sound (see page 64). Or, to use the TV remote control, set the  
Audio Out option to Variable.  
Cannot raise the volume on  
external audio speakers  
To turn on the TV speakers, set the Speaker option to On (see page 64).  
General  
Problem  
Possible Remedies  
How to reset TV to  
factory settings  
Turn on the TV. While holding down the RESET button on the remote  
control, press the POWER button on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then  
back on again.) Release the RESET button.  
How to restore Video settings Press the RESET button on the remote control while in the Video Menu (see  
to factory settings  
page 63).  
How to restore Audio  
settings to factory settings  
Cannot cycle through the  
other video equipment  
connected to the TV  
Press the RESET button on the remote control while in the Audio Menu (see  
page 65).  
Be sure the Video Label option is not set to Skip (see page 73).  
Cannot operate Menu  
If a menu option appears in gray, this indicates that the TV is in a state in  
which the menu option is not available.  
In the password screen (see page 69), enter the following master password:  
4357. The master password clears your previous password; it cannot be  
used to temporarily unblock channels.  
Lost password  
LED on front panel is lit  
The STAND BY LED (see page 12) blinks when the TV is turned on, then  
shuts off when the picture is displayed. If the LED blinks continuously, this  
may indicate the TV needs service.  
The TIMER LED (see page 12) indicates that the timer is set. When the  
timer is set, this LED will remain lit even when the TV is turned off.  
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Specifications  
Projection System  
3 picture tubes, 3 lenses, horizontal in-line system  
7-inch high-brightness monochrome tubes (6.3 raster size), with optical  
coupling and liquid cooling system  
Picture Tube  
Projection Lenses  
Antenna  
High performance, large diameter hybrid lens F1.1  
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF  
Television System  
Channel Coverage  
NTSC  
American TV Standard  
2-13  
VHF  
UHF  
CATV  
120V, 60 Hz  
14-69  
1-125  
Power Requirements  
Inputs/Outputs  
HDMI IN  
Video  
Audio  
1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i  
Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz,  
16, 20 and 24 bit  
Video (IN)  
S Video (IN)  
4 total (1 on front panel)  
3 total (1 on front panel)  
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative  
C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms  
500 mVrms (100% modulation)  
Impedance: 47 kilohm  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync  
negative; PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Audio (IN)  
7 total (1 on front panel)  
2 (Y, PB, PR)  
Component Video Input  
CONTROL S (IN/OUT)  
Variable/Fixed Audio (OUT)  
1
1
More than 408 mVrms at the maximum  
volume setting (Variable)  
More than 408 mVrms (Fixed)  
Impedance (output): 2 kilohms  
Supplied Accessories  
Remote Control  
AA (R6) Batteries  
KP-46WT520  
KP-51WS520  
KP-57WS520  
20W x 2  
RM-Y916  
2 supplied for remote control  
46 inches  
51 inches  
57 inches  
Screen Size (measured diagonally)  
Speaker Output  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
KP-46WT520  
KP-51WS520  
KP-57WS520  
1086 x 1017 x 609 mm  
(42 3/4 x 40 x 24 in)  
1194 x 1280 x 666 mm  
(47 x 50 1/ x 26 1/4 in)  
2
1326 x 1377 x 692  
(52 1/4 x 54 1/ x 27 1/4 in)  
4
Mass  
KP-46WT520  
KP-51WS520  
KP-57WS520  
In Use  
61.3 Kg (135 lbs)  
77.2 Kg (170 lbs)  
88 Kg (194 lbs)  
235 W  
Power Consumption  
In Standby  
Under 1 W  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Optional Accessories  
A/V Cable (VMC-810/820/830 HG)  
Audio Cable (RKC-515HG)  
Component Video Cable (VMC-10/30 HG)  
Control S Cable (RK-G69HG)  
TV Stand for KP-46WT520 (SU-46WT11)  
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Index  
0-9 buttons 44, 52, 56  
4:3 Default settings 66  
Channel Fix 67  
Channel Menu 61  
F
F1/F2 buttons 45  
Fast-forward button 44  
Favorite Channels  
clearing 58  
in Channel Menu 67  
using 58  
FAVORITES button 45  
Channel Skip/Add 68  
channels, creating labels 68  
CineMotion 8, 63  
ClearEdge VM 7, 62  
clearing, Favorite Channels 58  
closed caption modes 61, 72  
color, adjusting 62  
A
Advanced Video 63  
ANT button 45, 52  
antenna, connecting 15  
Audio Menu 61  
Audio Out 65  
Fixed audio setting 65  
Flash Focus 40, 74  
FLASH FOCUS button 12  
FREEZE button 44, 59  
Freeze, using 59  
AUDIO OUT jack 13  
audio receiver, connecting 35  
Auto Program (channel  
setup) 39, 67  
Auto SAP, MTS setting 64  
AUX jack, described 13  
CONTROL S 38  
CONTROL S IN/OUT jacks,  
described 13  
Convergence 12, 74  
adjusting automatically 40  
adjusting manually 41  
convergence 74  
Cool, Color Temperature 62  
G
B
GUIDE button 45  
balance, adjusting 64  
bass, adjusting 64  
batteries, inserting in remote  
43  
D
Digital Reality Creation 7  
DISPLAY button 45, 52, 72  
DRC Mode 63  
H
HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/  
480p/480i) jacks, described  
BBE 64  
DRC. See Digital Reality  
Creation.  
DVD Dream™ System 49  
DVD Five- and Mega-Disc  
Changers 49  
bilingual audio 64  
blocking programs. See  
ratings.  
High-Definition Multimedia  
Interface (HDMI) 8, 13, 36,  
brightness, adjusting 62  
DVD HDD Combination 49  
DVD player  
hue, adjusting 62  
C
cable  
connecting 32, 33  
I
connecting 15  
with VCR, connecting 24  
cable box  
using with TV remote  
Info Banner 72  
Infrared Receiver 12  
interlaced 7, 63, 76  
DVD/VCR Combination 49  
DVD/VCR FUNCTION  
button 44  
DVD/VCR POWER button 44  
DVI (Digital Video Interface)  
36  
connecting with VCR 26  
Twin View issues 55  
using with TV remote  
control 49  
JUMP button 44, 52  
Cable setting 67  
Caption Vision 72  
carrying the TV 10  
CATV. See cable  
CH buttons 12, 45  
changing picture size, in Twin  
View 57  
L
label, channels 68  
Language, setting 73  
E
Effect button 45  
ENTER button 44, 52, 56  
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remote control  
inserting batteries 43  
programming 4647  
removing, Favorite Channels  
resetting, Audio options 65  
Rewind button 44  
TruSurround 64  
M
TruSurround, Effect 64  
turning on/off the TV 12  
TV FUNCTION button 45, 52  
TV POWER button 45, 52  
TV/SAT button 45  
TV/VIDEO button 12, 45, 52  
Twin View  
MENU button 45, 52, 58, 61  
Menus  
Audio 61  
Channel 61  
Parent 61, 69  
Screen 61  
Setup 61, 72  
Video 61  
button 44  
described 7  
using 5557  
Mono, MTS setting 64  
Movie mode 62  
MTS 64  
S
S VIDEO jack, described 11,  
MTS/SAP button 45  
MUTING button 44, 52  
SAT/CABLE FUNCTION  
button 44  
SAT/CABLE POWER button  
45  
satellite receiver, using with  
Screen Menu 61  
Setup Menu 61, 72  
sharpness, adjusting 62  
Simulated, Effect 64  
sizing, picture in Twin View  
Variable audio setting 65  
N
using with TV remote  
control 48  
with cable box, connecting  
26  
with cable, connecting 24  
with satellite receiver,  
connecting 30  
Neutral, Color Temperature  
62  
Noise Reduction 63  
Normal 53  
O
Vertical Center, adjusting 66  
VHF/UHF jack, described 13  
VIDEO (L/R)/AUDIO jacks,  
described 13  
Video 2 access 11  
Video Menu 61  
Video modes, selecting 62  
Vivid mode 62  
VOL buttons 12, 44, 52  
off, turning off the TV 12  
on, turning on the TV 12  
SLEEP button 45  
speakers  
P
Parent Menu 61, 69  
parental control, described 8  
password, changing 69  
Pause button 44  
turning on/off 65  
using external speakers 65  
specifications 81  
STAND BY indicator 12, 80  
Standard mode 62  
described 7  
setting 64  
Stereo, MTS setting 64  
Stop button 44  
surround sound 64  
picture contrast, adjusting 62  
Picture in Picture. See Twin  
View.  
PICTURE MODE button 44  
Play button 44  
W
Wide Mode 53, 66  
Wide Zoom 53, 54  
POWER button 12  
powering on/off, the TV 12  
presetting channels 67  
Pro (Video) mode 62  
problems, troubleshooting  
7780  
Zoom 53, 54  
Timer 73  
zoom feature, with Twin  
View 57  
TIMER indicator 80  
TIMER LED 12  
timers, setting 73  
TO CONVERTER 13  
TOP MENU 44  
transport buttons 44  
treble, adjusting 64  
troubleshooting 7780  
progressive 7, 63, 76  
R
ratings, setting 6971  
ratings, viewing blocked  
programs 70, 71  
Record buttons 44  
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