Sony Projection Television KDS 50A2020 User Manual

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United States  
Canada  
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Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store  
SXRD Projection TV  
Operating Instructions  
KDS-50A2020  
KDS-55A2020  
KDS-60A2020  
Printed in U.S.A.  
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Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV. Record  
these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever  
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
For Your Convenience  
Please contact Sony directly if you:  
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Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual  
Experience difficulty operating your television  
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Contact Sony Customer Support at:  
oor to speak with a support representative:  
United States  
Canada  
1-800-222-SONY (7669)  
1-877-899-SONY (7669)  
Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase.  
Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store  
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
WARNING  
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.  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to  
rain or moisture.  
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Pursuant to FCC regulations, you are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your  
authority to operate this equipment.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
ATTENTION  
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,  
NE PAS OUVRIR  
For Customers in Canada  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
PRECAUCION  
RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO  
NO ABRIR  
Safety  
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Operate the TV only on 120 V AC.  
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.  
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The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into the wall outlet  
only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,  
contact your dealer.  
If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet, unplug the  
TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel  
before operating it further.  
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If you will not be using the 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 5.  
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence  
of important operating and maintenance (servicing)  
instructions in the literature accompanying the  
appliance.  
Installing  
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The TV should be installed near an easily accessible power outlet.  
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To prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the ventilation  
openings.  
Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place subject to  
excessive dust or mechanical vibration.  
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects  
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.  
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Use the TV at temperatures between 41°F (5°C) and 95°F (35°C).  
CAUTION  
If the 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  
TV.  
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 TV in a room  
where the floor and walls are not of a reflective material.  
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.  
Note on Caption Vision  
This TV provides display of TV closed captioning in accordance with  
§15.119 of the FCC rules.  
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Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model: KDS-50A2020/KDS-55A2020/KDS-60A2020  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,  
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See pages 11 and 12 for more information on the installation.  
CAUTION  
Use the following Sony appliance(s) only with the following TV STAND.  
Use with other TV STAND may cause instability and possibly result in  
injury.  
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.  
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject  
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO.  
KDS-50A2020 KDS-55A2020 KDS-60A2020  
SONY TV STAND  
SU-RS11M  
SU-RS11X  
MODEL NO.  
NOTIFICATION  
To Customers  
Sufficient expertise is required for installing the specified product. Be sure  
to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and  
pay adequate attention to safety during the installation.  
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 to 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:  
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Note  
This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic and digital basic  
television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing  
such programming. Certain premium, advanced and interactive digital  
cable services such as video-on-demand, a cable operator’s enhanced  
program guide and data-enhanced television services may require the use  
of a set-top box. For more information call your local cable operator.  
This television includes a QAM demodulator which should allow you to  
receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription  
service to a cable service provider. Availability of digital cable television  
programming in your area depends on the type of programming and signal  
provided by your cable service provider.  
Trademark Information  
TruSurround XT, SRS and ( ) symbol are  
trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround XT  
technology is incorporated under license from SRS  
Labs, Inc.  
Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.  
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the  
following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE and  
BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.  
Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer, Inc., registered in  
the U.S.A and other countries.  
Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.  
SXRD, WEGA, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation  
and CineMotion are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
This TV is manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
This TV incorporates High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
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Important Safety Instructions  
1) Read these instructions.  
2) Keep these instructions.  
3) Heed all warnings.  
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.  
4) Follow all instructions.  
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.  
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.  
6) Clean only with dry cloth.  
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with the manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
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Be sure to observe the TV’s “For Safety”  
section on page 6.  
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as  
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce  
heat.  
Antennas  
Outdoor Antenna Grounding  
If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An  
outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead  
power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come  
in contact with such power lines or circuits.  
9) 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.  
WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM,  
EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM  
CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT  
WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.  
Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection  
against voltage surges and built-up static charges.  
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA and Section 54  
of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with  
respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,  
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of  
grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to  
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.  
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.  
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Antenna Grounding According to the NEC  
For Safety  
Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna  
Grounding.  
Be Careful When Moving the  
TV  
When you place the TV in position, be careful  
not to drop it on your foot or fingers.  
Antenna lead-in wire  
Watch your footing while installing the TV.  
Ground clamp  
Carry the TV in the Specified  
Manner  
If you carry the 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.  
Antenna discharge unit  
(NEC Section 810-20)  
Electrical  
service  
equipment  
Grounding conductors  
(NEC section 810-21)  
Ground clamps  
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Carry the TV with the specified number of persons (see page 11).  
Hold the TV tightly when carrying it.  
Before carrying the TV, disconnect any accessories or cables.  
Power service grounding  
electrode system (NEC Art  
250 Part H)  
NEC: National  
Electrical Code  
About the TV  
Cleaning  
Although the TV is made with high-precision technology, black dots may  
appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly  
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Clean the rear cover area of the TV regularly. Dust in the rear cover  
area may cause a problem with the cooling system of the TV set.  
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Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry soft  
Installation  
cloth. To remove dust from the screen, wipe it  
gently with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be  
removed with a cloth slightly dampened with  
solution of mild soap and warm water. Never  
use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine for cleaning. If the  
picture becomes dark after using the TV for a long period of time, it  
may be necessary to clean the inside of the TV. Consult qualified  
service personnel.  
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If direct sunlight or other strong illumination shines on the screen,  
part of the screen may appear white due to reflections from behind  
the screen. This is a structural property of the TV.  
Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight.  
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The picture quality may be affected by your viewing position. For  
the best picture quality, install your TV according to  
“Recommended Viewing Area” on page 13.  
When installing your TV against a wall, keep it at least 4 inches (10  
cm) away from the wall.  
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Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this unit. Cleaning this  
unit with a plugged AC power cord may result in electric shock.  
Projection Lamp  
On Contamination on the Screen Surface  
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replace the lamp with a new one (not supplied) when:  
The screen surface has a special coating to reduce reflections. To prevent  
screen damage, clean the screen as follows:  
the message, “Projection lamp is nearing end of life. Please  
replace the lamp.” appeared on the screen,  
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Clean the screen with a soft cloth.  
To remove hard contamination, use a cloth moistened with a  
solution of mild soap and warm water. Do not spray cleaning  
solution directly onto the TV. It should only be sprayed to moisten  
the cleaning cloth.  
the lamp replacement indicator on the front panel blinks in red,  
screen images become dark,  
no image appears on the display after prolonged use.  
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In rare instances, the bulb may pop inside the lamp unit, but the lamp  
unit is designed to contain all of broken glass pieces inside the lamp  
unit. (See “Replacing the Lamp” on page 51.)  
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Do not use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline cleaner, acid cleaner,  
scouring powder, chemical cloth, or solvent such as alcohol,  
benzene or thinner, as these may scratch the screen’s coating.  
When the lamp eventually burns out, you may hear a noticeable pop  
sound. This is normal and is inherent in this type of lamp.  
Service  
Cooling Fan  
Damage Requiring Service  
This TV uses a cooling fan. You may hear the noise of fan running,  
depending on the placement of your TV. The noise may be more noticeable  
during the night or when the background noise level is low.  
Do not attempt to service the set by yourself since opening  
the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other  
hazards.  
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to  
qualified service personnel.  
Objects and Ventilation Holes  
Never push objects of any kind into the unit through  
the cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous  
voltage points or short out parts that could result in  
a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any  
kind on the unit.  
Replacement Parts  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician  
certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by the  
manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts.  
Disposal of Used Batteries  
To preserve our environment, dispose of used batteries according to your  
local laws or regulations.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other  
hazards.  
See “Replacing the Lamp” on page 51.  
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Carrying Your TV ........................................11  
Preventing the TV from Toppling Over .......11  
Sound......................................................... 57  
Channels.................................................... 57  
General ...................................................... 58  
PC Input Signal Reference Chart................... 60  
Specifications.................................................. 61  
Index................................................................. 62  
VCR and Cable...........................................16  
VCR and Cable Box/Digital Cable Box .......17  
Rear Panel..................................................19  
Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup ....21  
Sound Settings ................................................37  
Screen Settings................................................39  
Channel Settings .............................................41  
Parental Lock Settings....................................42  
Setup Settings..................................................45  
PC Settings.......................................................49  
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Getting Started  
Welcome  
Thank you for purchasing this Sony SXRDTM projection TV. This manual is  
for models KDS-50A2020, KDS-55A2020 and KDS-60A2020.  
Features  
Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include:  
SXRDTM: SXRD is a Silicon X-tal Reflective Display technology that  
delivers high-level resolution, greater contrast ratio, faster response  
speed and film-like reproduction compared to other conventional  
devices.  
WEGA Engine: Delivers superb picture quality from any video source  
by minimizing the signal deterioration caused by digital-to-analog  
conversion and stabilizing the signal processing. This engine features  
unique Sony technology, including:  
DRC® (Digital Reality Creation)-MF V1: Unlike conventional  
line doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal’s  
NTSC waveform with the near-HD equivalent by digital mapping  
processing. The DRC Palette option lets you customize the level  
of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity).  
Integrated HDTV: You can watch digital televised programs and enjoy  
the improved audio/video quality offered by these programs.  
Advanced Iris: Automatically detects the brightness of the screen. By  
adjusting the iris shutter, this feature can provide you with the best  
contrast and brightness from one scene to the next for your TV viewing.  
Wide Screen Mode: Allows you to watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in  
wide screen mode (16:9 aspect ratio).  
CineMotion®: Using the reverse 3-2 pull down technology, the  
CineMotion feature provides smoother picture movement when playing  
back movies or other video sources on film.  
MENU: Sony’s unique user interface provides easy access to the  
popular and useful TV functions such as external inputs (switch among  
connected equipment), favorite channels (create a list of your favorite  
channels), cable channels (view cable channels), antenna channels  
(view antenna channels) or to customize your TV settings.  
Parental Control: Downloadable digital rating and V-Chip technology  
allows parents to block unsuitable programming from younger viewers.  
Component Video Inputs: Offers a high-quality video for DVD (480p,  
480i) and digital set-top box (1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i) connections.  
S VIDEO Inputs: Provides high-quality image from connected  
equipment.  
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Favorite Channels: Using the MENU function, you can view and  
select from a list of up to 16 favorite channels without leaving the  
current channel.  
Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output  
between programs and commercials.  
PC Input: Allows you to connect your PC and display the PC screen on  
your TV.  
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,  
Blu-ray DiscTM Player (BD), DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI  
supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital  
audio.  
Notes on the TV  
To enjoy clear picture  
Prevent sunlight or other light sources from shining directly onto the  
screen.  
The screen surface is easily scratched. Do not rub, touch, or tap it with  
sharp or abrasive objects (see “On Contamination on the Screen  
Surface” on page 6).  
When not using the TV for a long period of time  
Unplug the AC power cord from the outlet if you anticipate not using  
the TV for more than a week.  
When turning off the power  
The cooling fan will continue to operate for about two minutes. Allow  
several minutes before unplugging from the outlet or switching the  
breaker off.  
On moisture condensation  
If your TV is moved directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed  
in a humid room, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the  
picture may blur or show poor color. This is caused by moisture  
condensation on the lenses inside. Wait a few hours to let the moisture  
evaporate before turning on the TV. When the condensation has  
evaporated, the picture will return to normal.  
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Screen  
To minimize reflection, the screen surface has a special coating.  
Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage the screen surface. Special  
care is required.  
Cleaning the Screen Surface  
Dust and dirt on the screen can affect the picture quality. To dust off the  
screen use a soft cloth. Be sure to follow the cleaning instruction on page 6  
for stubborn stains and dirt.  
Temporary Image Retention  
When high contrast non-moving images such as station logos and channel  
numbers are displayed for a long period of time, there may be some image  
retention on the screen. This is only a temporary condition. Turning off the  
power for a while or letting the TV run on another channel will eliminate the  
Projection Lamp  
Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source. As with any lamp, it has a  
lifespan and needs to be replaced when the LAMP LED blinks or the screen  
becomes darker. Your TV also has a function to display a message  
“Projection lamp is nearing end of life. Please replace the lamp.” to let you  
know that the lamp has reached its expected lifespan. Note the following:  
To replace the lamp, see  
page 51.  
After turning on your TV, it may take a while (1 minute or less) before  
the picture appears.  
When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. Replace the  
lamp with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied).  
After the lamp is replaced, set the Lamp Replacement option in the  
Setup settings (see page 47).  
Until you set the Lamp Replacement option, a message announcing  
that the lamp is at the end of its life will appear every time you turn on  
your TV.  
The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV is in use.  
To avoid eye discomfort or injury, do not look into the light housing when  
the power is on.  
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Installing the TV  
Carrying Your TV  
Carrying the TV requires at least two people. Do not hold by the pedestal or  
the front panel of the TV. Doing so may cause these parts to break off.  
When moving the TV, place one hand in the hole on the lower portion of the  
TV while supporting the top with the other hand, as shown in the illustration  
below.  
Do not grasp the pedestal  
or the front panel of the  
TV.  
If you have connected cables and cords, be sure to unplug them before  
moving the TV.  
Take Precaution  
during Installation  
To ensure the safety of children and the TV, keep children away from the TV  
during installation. Climbing on or pushing the TV or its stand may cause it  
to fall and damage the TV.  
Preventing the TV  
from Toppling Over  
As a protective measure, secure the TV as follows.  
Using the TV stand with support belts  
Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU-RS11M (for KDS-  
50A2020)/SU-RS11X (for KDS-55A2020, KDS-60A2020) with a  
support belt designed for your TV.  
When using the SU-RS11M (for KDS-50A2020)/SU-RS11X (for KDS-  
55A2020, KDS-60A2020) stand for your TV, you must use the support  
belt.  
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When Installing Your  
TV against a Wall  
Keep your TV at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall to provide proper  
ventilation. Blocking the ventilation opening of the cooling fan may damage  
the TV.  
12 inches  
(approx. 30cm)  
4 inches  
(10cm)  
4 inches  
(10cm)  
4 inches  
(10cm)  
Never install the TV as follows  
Air blown into the cooling fan  
Air circulation is blocked  
Do not install the TV near any ventilation, as it may affect the normal TV  
operating temperature.  
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Recommended  
Viewing Area  
Your viewing position may affect the picture quality.  
For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below.  
Model  
Viewing distance  
KDS-50A2020  
KDS-55A2020  
KDS-60A2020  
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Install the TV in a location that avoids reflections from external light  
sources.  
Reflections from external light sources may cause unwanted  
illuminations in certain areas of the picture (typically dark areas). These  
types of illuminations can occur with the TV’s power on or off.  
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Getting Started  
Connecting the TV  
To display clear crisp pictures, you must connect your TV correctly and  
select the correct Wide Mode to display the picture in the correct aspect  
ratio (see “Changing the Wide Screen Mode” on page 25). It is strongly  
recommended that you connect the antenna/cable input using 75-ohm  
coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality signal. A 300-ohm twin  
lead cable can be easily affected by radio noise and the like, resulting in  
signal deterioration. If you use a 300-ohm twin lead cable, keep it as far  
away from the TV as possible. Do not use an indoor antenna, which is  
especially susceptible to radio noise.  
You can also connect a variety of optional equipment to your TV (see page  
15). For multiple equipment connections, please refer to the separate Quick  
Setup Guide.  
Cable System and  
VHF/UHF Antenna  
System  
Antenna cable  
CATV cable  
Press ANT to switch between VHF/UHF and cable.  
Cable Box/Digital  
Cable Box and  
Antenna  
Use this hookup if  
Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium  
channels. Viewing all channels requires a cable box.  
You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment to  
your TV.  
z To change channels  
using the cable box, set  
your TV to channel 3 or  
4 depending on the  
cable box channel  
output.  
CATV cable  
Antenna  
IN OUT  
cable  
Cable box  
Coaxial  
VHF/UHF  
cable  
CABLE  
Rear of TV  
To set up the TV remote control, see “Programming the Remote  
Control” on page 26.  
Press SAT/CABLE to begin operating the cable box with the remote  
control (see page 22). The indicator will light up.  
Press ANT to switch between VHF/UHF and cable.  
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Cable Box/  
Use this hookup if  
Digital Cable Box  
You subscribe to a cable TV system that uses scrambled or encoded  
signals requiring a cable box to view all channels, and  
You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment to  
z To change channels  
using the cable box, set  
your TV to channel 3 or  
4 depending on the  
cable box channel  
output.  
your TV.  
Coaxial cable  
CABLE  
CATV cable  
Rear of TV  
IN OUT  
Cable box  
To set up the TV remote control, see “Programming the Remote  
Control” on page 26.  
Press SAT/CABLE to begin operating the cable box with the remote  
control (see page 22). The indicator will light up.  
Satellite Receiver  
and Cable/Antenna  
Rear of TV  
SERVICE ONLY  
HD/DVD IN  
VIDEO IN  
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)  
PC IN  
RGB  
S VIDEO  
Y
DIGITAL OUT  
(OPTICAL)  
P
B
R
P
L
VIDEO  
L
Satellite receiver  
VHF/UHF  
CABLE  
(
MONO  
)
L
AUDIO  
R
AUDIO  
R
AUDIO  
R
Satellite  
antenna  
cable  
AUDIO OUT  
8
(VAR/FIX)  
1
3
4
5
Coaxial  
cable  
VIDEO (yellow)  
AUDIO-L (white)  
AUDIO-R (red)  
S VIDEO  
A/V cable  
S VIDEO cable  
If your satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO  
cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.  
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VCR and Cable  
Rear of TV  
SERVICE ONLY  
HD/DVD IN  
VIDEO IN  
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)  
PC IN  
RGB  
S VIDEO  
Y
DIGITAL OUT  
(OPTICAL)  
P
B
R
VIEO  
L
P
L
VHF/UHF  
CABLE  
(
ONO  
)
L
AUDIO  
R
ADIO  
R
AUDIO  
R
AUDIO OUT  
8
(VAR/FIX)  
3
1
4
5
VIDEO (yellow)  
AUDIO-L (white)  
S VIDEO  
VCR  
Coaxial  
cable  
AUDIO-R  
(red)  
Splitter  
CATV  
cable  
A/V cable  
S VIDEO cable  
Coaxial cable  
If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow)  
instead of the S VIDEO cable.  
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VCR and Cable Box/  
Digital Cable Box  
Rear of TV  
SERVICE ONLY  
HD/DVD IN  
VIDEO IN  
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)  
PC IN  
RGB  
S VIDEO  
Y
S VIDEO  
DIGITAL OUT  
(OPTICAL)  
P
B
R
VIDEO  
L
P
L
VHF/UHF  
CABLE  
(
MONO  
)
L
AUDIO  
R
AUDIO  
R
S VIDEO  
cable  
AUDIO  
R
AUDIO OUT  
8
(VAR/FIX)  
3
1
4
5
VIDEO (yellow)  
VIDEO (yellow)  
AUDIO-L (white)  
VCR  
AUDIO-L (white)  
AUDIO-R (red)  
Coaxial  
cable  
AUDIO-R  
(red)  
CATV  
cable  
Coaxial  
cable  
Splitter  
A/V cable  
Cable box  
z To change  
channels using the  
cable box, set your  
TV to channel 3 or  
4 depending on  
the cable box  
A/V cable  
channel output.  
Coaxial cable  
If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow)  
instead of the S VIDEO cable.  
If you are connecting a digital cable box, you will need a special  
bidirectional splitter designed to work with your cable box.  
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When Connecting to Optional Equipment  
Front Panel  
To open the cover  
Be careful not to pinch your fingers when  
opening the cover.  
POWER  
OPEN  
TIMER  
LAMP  
POWER  
Y
PB  
PR  
R
VIDEO L(MONO)  
AUDIO  
VIDEO/HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i )  
2
1 2  
3
Jack  
Description  
1 HD/DVD IN 2  
(1080i/720p/  
480p/480i)  
Connects to your equipment’s component video (YPBPR) output jacks. Component video  
provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (6 of rear panel) or the composite video 2  
connection. When Auto is selected for the Video 2 (Component) option in the Setup  
settings, the component video function will be the default stream when present (see page 46).  
Component video (YPBPR) connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p,  
and 1080i formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a  
resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines.  
2 VIDEO IN 2  
Connect to the composite video output jacks on your camcorder or other video equipment such  
as video game equipment.  
VIDEO  
3 AUDIO IN 2  
L (MONO)-R-  
AUDIO  
Connects to the audio (L/R) output jacks of your equipment, including camcorders, video  
game equipment, to which you want easy access.  
If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV’s L (MONO)  
audio input jack.  
When connecting composite video to VIDEO IN 2, be sure to select Video 2 (Component) to Off in the  
Setup settings to activate both audio and video function for composite connection (see page 46).  
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Rear Panel  
For service use only  
SERVICE ONLY  
HD/DVD IN  
VIDEO IN  
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)  
PC IN  
RGB  
S VIDEO  
Y
DIGITAL OUT  
(OPTICAL)  
P
B
R
9
VIDEO  
L
P
L
(
MONO  
)
L
AUDIO  
R
AUDIO  
R
AUDIO  
R
AUDIO OUT  
(VAR/FIX)  
1
4
8
3
5
IN  
5 6 7  
4
8
6
3
2
7
1
L
AUDIO  
R
Jack  
Description  
1 HDMI IN 6/7  
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital  
audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such  
as a set-top box, Blu-ray Disc Player, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports  
enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio.  
L-AUDIO-R  
If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN  
7 (with HDMI-to-DVI cable and/or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO  
IN(L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 7. (DVI connector is for video signals only.)  
HDMI-to-DVI cable  
HDMI adapter  
Audio cable  
Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo.  
Do not connect a PC to the TV’s HDMI input. Use the PC IN (RGB IN) input  
instead when connecting a PC.  
HDMI connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p  
formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of  
1,920 dots × 1,080 lines.  
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Jack  
Description  
2 CABLE  
Connects to your cable signal. This CABLE input jack, in conjunction with the VHF/UHF  
input jack, lets you set up your TV to switch between scrambled channels (coming through a  
cable box) and unscrambled cable channels. For details, see page 14.  
VHF/UHF input receives over-the-air broadcast signal frequencies and CABLE  
input receives CATV signal frequencies.  
3 VHF/UHF  
Connects to your VHF/UHF antenna.  
4 PC IN 8  
Connect to a personal computer’s video output connector using HD15-HD15 cable (analog  
RGB, not supplied). See “PC Input Signal Reference Chart” on page 60 for the signals that can  
be displayed.  
(RGB/AUDIO)  
For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to use an adapter  
(not supplied). If this is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before  
connecting the HD15-HD15 cable.  
If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust the Phase and Pitch of the PC  
settings as described on page 50.  
5 VIDEO IN 1/3  
VIDEO/  
Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your A/V equipment such as a VCR  
or other video equipment. A third composite video and audio jack (VIDEO 2) is located on the  
front panel of the TV.  
L (MONO)-  
AUDIO-R  
6 VIDEO IN 1  
Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has  
S VIDEO  
S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the composite video (5).  
7 HD/DVD IN 4/5 Connect to your equipment’s component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. Component  
(1080i/720p/  
480p/480i)/  
L-AUDIO-R  
video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (6) or the composite video (5)  
connections.  
Component video (YPBPR) connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p,  
and 1080i formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a  
resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines.  
8 AUDIO OUT  
Connect 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.  
(VAR/FIX)  
9 DIGITAL OUT  
Connects to the optical audio input of digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby* digital  
compatible. (DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) is only available for digital channels.)  
(OPTICAL)  
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of  
Dolby Laboratories.  
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Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup  
After you finish connecting the TV, you can run the Initial Setup to create a  
list of available analog and digital channels. The Initial Setup screen  
appears when you turn on the TV for the first time after hooking it up.  
TV POWER  
1
2
Press  
to turn on the TV.  
The Initial Setup screen appears.  
Press V/v to highlight the on-screen  
display language. Then press  
message “Start auto program now?”  
appears.  
. The  
3
Press V/v to highlight “Yes” then press  
.
Auto Program performed through Initial Setup will automatically create a  
list of receivable channels from both VHF/UHF antenna and cable TV  
channels if both sources are connected.  
If you choose to set up the channels at a later time, select the Auto Program  
option in the Channel settings to scan available channels (see page 41).  
If you select "No" during Initial Setup, the Initial Setup screen will  
reappear each time you turn on the TV until you complete Auto  
Program.  
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Using the Remote Control  
Button  
Description  
1 TV/VIDEO  
Press repeatedly to cycle through the video inputs.  
See page 45 for information on setting up the video  
input labels, including the Skip function.  
2 SLEEP  
Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (Off,  
15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120) that you want the TV to remain on  
before shutting off. To cancel Sleep, press SLEEP repeatedly  
until Off appears.  
3 FUNCTION  
The FUNCTION button indicator lights up momentarily when  
pressed to show which external equipment the remote control  
is operating. When the remote control is set to operate the  
external equipment, these buttons will operate the equipment  
you choose. You must first press one of these FUNCTION  
buttons to operate the corresponding equipment. See page 26  
for programming the remote control.  
Buttons  
4 0 - 9, ENT  
5
Press 0-9 to select a channel; the channel changes after two  
seconds. Press ENT to change channels immediately.  
Use with the 0-9 and ENT buttons to select digital channels.  
For example, to enter 2.1, press  
,
,
and ENT.  
2
1
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.  
7 ANT  
Press to change between the VHF/UHF input and the CABLE  
input.  
8 SURROUND Press to select TruSurround XT audio effect or Off to turn this  
feature off.  
9 SOUND  
Press to cycle through different sound settings: Dynamic for  
enhanced treble and bass, Standard for spoken dialog and  
Custom for flat setting.  
The 5 button, CH + button and PLAY button have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when  
operating the TV.  
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e  
and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the remote control’s  
,
battery compartment.  
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Button  
Description  
0 GUIDE  
Press to display the guide when you are watching analog or  
digital channels.  
Using the Guide  
The guide allows you to select the channels from a channel list.  
The guide also provides information about the current program  
being shown on each channel (if information is available from  
the station).  
Make Way for Ducks!  
1:26 Remaining  
C23.1  
FAM  
Information  
banner  
TV-G  
V
S
L
D
Alt. Audio CC 1080i 16:9  
Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley, two  
wayward ducks on unique mission.  
a
1
ABC  
DISC  
FAM  
10  
23.1  
36  
Audio  
Audio  
1
2
English  
English  
Alternate Audio  
Channel  
list  
TLC  
65  
HIST  
SHOW  
68  
Program  
options  
Program information in the guide is provided by the  
broadcasters. As a result, it may sometimes include  
only the channel number, without a program title or  
description.  
Using the Program Options Setting  
The program options setting allows you to customize the  
program settings on the currently tuned channel.  
Alternate Audio Each program has a main audio stream (the  
(When available) audio you hear when the channel is first  
tuned), and may have alternate audio  
streams. This option allows you to switch  
among the alternate audio stream, when the  
broadcaster provides an alternate audio  
stream (for instance, the audio may contain a  
different language).  
qa RETURN  
Press to go back to the previous screen when displaying  
MENU items and settings.  
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Button  
Description  
qs BD/DVD,  
DVR/VCR  
Operating  
Buttons  
When FUNCTION is switched on BD (Blu-ray Disc)/DVD or  
DVR/VCR, these buttons operate the video equipment you  
have programmed into the remote control. For details, see  
“Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control” on page  
28.  
&
m
PREV: Press to replay the current program from the  
previous chapter mark (if any) or from the beginning of the live  
TV cache.  
REPLAY: Press to replay the current program for a set  
period of time.  
ADVANCE: Press to advance forward a set period of time  
when playing back a recorded program.  
M
&
NEXT: Press to advance forward to the next chapter mark  
(if any) or to live TV when playing back a recorded program.  
(fast reverse): Press to play a program in fast rewind  
mode.  
m
H
PLAY: Press to play a program at a normal speed.  
M
(fast forward): Press to play a program in fast forward  
mode.  
X
PAUSE: Press to pause playback.  
x
STOP: Press to stop the playback of a recorded program.  
qd VISUAL  
Only for Sony DVD recorders with the visual search function.  
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the  
DVD recorder.  
SEARCH  
qf MUTING  
Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore  
the sound.  
The MUTING function is not available when Speaker  
is set to Off and Audio Out is set to Fixed.  
qg VOL +/–  
Press to adjust the volume.  
qh DVR/VCR  
Record  
z REC: Press to record. Pressing this button alone starts the  
recording process.  
X REC PAUSE: Press to pause the recording.  
Buttons  
x REC STOP: Press to stop the recording.  
qj BD/DVD TOP Press to display the top menu or menu.  
MENU/MENU  
For further information, refer to the operating manual  
of the connected equipment.  
qk POWER  
Press to turn on and off the external equipment selected from  
the FUNCTION buttons 3.  
ql TV POWER  
Press to turn on and off the TV.  
w; FREEZE  
Press once to display a frozen image of the current program.  
Press again to return to the program.  
Current  
program in  
progress  
Frozen  
picture  
Freeze  
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Button  
Description  
wa PICTURE  
Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes:  
Vivid, Standard, Custom. The picture modes can be also  
accessed in the Picture settings. For details, see Picture  
Settings” on page 34.  
ws WIDE  
Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings:  
Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings  
can be also accessed in the Screen settings. See page 39.  
Changing the Wide Screen Mode  
4:3 Original source  
Standard definition source  
16:9 Original source  
High definition source  
m
m
Wide Zoom  
Wide Zoom  
Normal  
Full  
Normal  
Full  
Zoom  
Zoom  
wd DISPLAY  
Press once to display the current channel number, channel  
label, program-related information (if available), time, Wide  
Mode settings and remaining sleep time (when Sleep is set,  
see page 46). The OSD (on screen display) will turn off  
automatically in a few seconds, or you can press DISPLAY  
again to turn it off immediately.  
wf V/v/B/b  
Press V/v/B/b to move the on-screen cursor. Press  
select/confirm an item.  
to  
wg TOOLS  
Press to access the Tools menu with commonly used options  
such as: Picture Mode, Sound Mode, Wide Mode, Add to  
Favorites, Caption Vision (CC) and Alternate Audio.  
The menus you can select may vary depending on  
the input signal.  
wh MENU  
wj CH +/–  
wk F1/F2  
Press to display the MENU with TV functions and settings.  
See “Overview of MENU” on page 32.  
Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through  
channels, press and hold down either +/–.  
Press to select the function of connected components. For  
details, see “Using Other Equipment with Your Remote  
Control” on page 28.  
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Programming the Remote Control  
The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment.  
Sony Equipment  
BD/DVD  
DVR/VCR  
Programmable Code Number  
101 (Sony Blu-ray Disc Player)  
901 (Sony Dream System)  
SAT/CABLE  
801 (Sony Satellite Receiver)  
Follow the steps below to program your TV’s remote control to operate non-  
Sony video equipment.  
Find the three-digit code for your equipment from the “Manufacturer’s  
Codes” listed on page 27. If more than one code number is listed, try  
entering from the code listed first.  
SAT/CABLE  
BD/DVD  
DVR/VCR  
1 Press and hold the  
,
or  
FUNCTION button you want to  
button simultaneously.  
program on the remote control and press the  
The selected FUNCTION button (BD/DVD, DVR/VCR or  
SAT/CABLE) will flash.  
2 Enter the three-digit manufacturer’s code number using the --9  
buttons while the FUNCTION button is lit. If the code is not entered  
within 10 seconds, you must start again from step 1.  
3 Press the  
button while the FUNCTION button is lit.  
When the programming is correct, the selected FUNCTION button  
blinks twice, and when not, blinks five times.  
SAT/CABLE  
BD/DVD  
DVR/VCR  
While  
,
and  
buttons are labeled as such, you can still  
program any of your connected equipment using any one of the buttons  
BD/DVD  
regardless of the label. For example,  
button can be programmed to  
operate your VCR. If you have a DVD/VCR combo that you want to  
BD/DVD  
operate with your TV remote control, you can program with the  
or  
or even the SAT/CABLE , but remember which button you have  
DVR/VCR  
programmed for your particular use.  
To check if the code works  
POWER  
Aim your TV’s remote control at the equipment, and press the green  
button. If you can turn the equipment on and off by using the remote control,  
then the programming is complete. If not, try the next code listed.  
If no code is input within the above specified time, or an invalid or  
incorrect code number is input, the remote control automatically goes  
back to the previous setting.  
In some cases, you may not be able to program your remote control to  
operate other equipment. In such cases, use the equipment’s own  
remote control.  
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Manufacturer’s Codes  
DVD Players  
Manufacturer  
Sony DV  
Admiral (M. Ward) 327  
Aiwa*  
Audio Dynamic  
Broksonic  
Canon  
Citizen  
Craig  
Curtis Mathes  
Daewoo  
DBX  
Dimensia  
Emerson  
Code  
348  
Manufacturer  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
Code  
313, 321, 322  
330, 335  
312, 313, 321, 323,  
324, 325, 326, 335  
327, 328  
Manufacturer  
Code  
338, 344  
314, 337  
317, 319  
308, 309  
332  
302, 332  
304, 309, 338  
309, 312, 341  
314, 336, 337  
Scott  
Sony  
751, 763  
General Electric/RCA 755  
Sharp  
Hitachi  
758  
Signature 2000  
(M. Ward)  
SV2000  
Sylvania  
Symphonic  
Tashiro  
Tatung  
Teac  
Technics  
Toshiba  
Wards  
327, 338  
JVC  
756  
Magnavox  
Mitsubishi  
Oritron  
757  
761  
759  
338  
308, 309, 310, 338  
338  
332  
314, 336, 337  
314, 336, 337, 338  
308, 309  
311, 312  
327, 328, 331, 332,  
335  
314, 330, 336, 337  
331  
Panasonic  
Philips  
753  
757  
304  
Pioneer  
752, 778  
755  
758  
316, 317, 318, 319,  
320, 341  
330, 335  
RCA/PROSCAN  
Samsung  
Toshiba  
Fisher  
Funai  
General Electric  
Go Video  
Goldstar  
Hitachi  
Instant Replay  
JC Penney  
754  
338  
Zenith  
760, 762  
304, 309, 329  
322, 339, 340  
332  
304, 305, 306, 338  
308, 309  
304, 305, 309, 314,  
330, 336, 337  
314, 336, 337, 345,  
346, 347  
314, 332, 336, 337  
332  
305, 330, 332, 335,  
338  
308, 309, 310  
314, 336, 337  
332  
DVD/VCR Combo Units  
Yamaha  
Zenith  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code  
767  
Cable Boxes  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Broksonic  
JVC  
776  
775  
Code  
230  
Panasonic  
Samsung  
Toshiba  
777  
774  
773  
Hamlin/Regal  
222, 223, 224, 225,  
226  
201, 202, 203, 204,  
205, 206, 207, 208,  
218, 222  
227, 228, 229  
219, 220, 221  
211, 214, 215  
209, 210, 211  
216, 217  
JVC  
Jerrold/  
Kenwood  
LG  
LXI (SEARS)  
Zenith  
768  
General Inst./  
Motorola  
Oak  
Panasonic  
Pioneer  
Scientific Atlanta  
Tocom  
Zenith  
HDD/DVD Combo Units  
Manufacturer  
Code  
Sony  
770, 771, 772  
Magnavox  
Marantz  
Marta  
Memorex  
Minolta  
DVD Changers  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code  
765  
309, 335  
304, 305  
212, 213  
Panasonic  
766  
Mitsubishi/MGA  
Multitech  
NEC  
Olympic  
Optimus  
Orion  
Panasonic  
Pentax  
Philco  
Philips  
Pioneer  
Quasar  
RCA/PROSCAN  
323, 324, 325, 326  
321, 325, 338  
314, 336, 337  
308, 309  
327  
317  
306, 307, 308, 309  
304, 305  
308, 309  
308, 309, 310  
308  
306, 308, 309  
Satellite Receivers  
DVR  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code  
801  
Code  
901  
Dish Network  
Echostar  
810  
810  
Blu-ray Disc Player (BD)  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code  
101, 102, 103  
General Electric  
Hitachi  
802  
805  
Hughes  
804  
5.1ch DVD AV System  
Manufacturer  
Sony (DAV)  
JVC  
810  
Code  
601, 602, 603, 604  
Mitsubishi  
Panasonic  
Philips  
809  
803  
811  
AV Receivers  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code  
764  
304, 305, 308, 309,  
310, 311, 312, 313,  
329  
309, 324, 328, 330,  
335, 338  
RCA/PROSCAN  
Toshiba  
Samsung  
802, 808  
806, 807  
812  
VCRs  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Realistic  
Sansui  
Code  
301, 302, 303  
(VHS, 8mm, Beta)  
* If an Aiwa VCR does not work even  
though you enter the code for Aiwa, enter  
the code for Sony instead.  
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Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control  
To operate other equipment connected to your TV, first turn to page 27 and  
program the necessary code. For operating video equipment, press  
TV/VIDEO repeatedly until you see the video input on the screen for your  
connected equipment. Remote control tips are provided below.  
Some functions cannot be operated depending on the equipment. In  
that case, operate by the remote control supplied with the equipment.  
Operating a Cable Box  
To Do This ...  
Press ...  
To Do This ...  
Select a channel  
Press ...  
0-9, ENT  
CH +/–  
Activate the remote control to operate  
the cable box  
SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION)  
POWER  
Change channels  
Turn on/off  
Back to previous channel  
JUMP  
Operating a Satellite Receiver  
To Do This ...  
Press ...  
To Do This ...  
Press ...  
DISPLAY  
GUIDE  
Display channel number  
Display SAT Guide  
Display SAT Menu  
Move highlight (cursor)  
Activate the remote control to operate  
the satellite receiver  
SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION)  
Turn on/off  
POWER  
0-9, ENT  
CH +/–  
MENU  
Select a channel  
Change channels  
V v B b  
Select item  
Back to previous channel  
JUMP  
Operating a VCR  
To Do This ...  
Press ...  
To Do This ...  
Fast forward  
Press ...  
M
Activate the remote control to operate  
the VCR  
DVR/VCR (FUNCTION)  
Rewind the tape  
m
Turn on/off  
Change channels  
Record  
POWER  
CH +/–  
z
X (press again to resume  
Pause  
normal playback)  
Select a channel  
INPUT SELECT  
0-9, ENT  
Play  
H
TV/VIDEO  
Stop  
x
Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer  
To Do This ...  
Press ...  
To Do This ...  
Press ...  
m to fast reverse or M to  
fast forward the disc when  
pressed during playback  
Activate the remote control to operate  
the DVD  
Step through different  
tracks of the disc  
DVD/VCR (FUNCTION)  
Step through different chapters of the > to step forward or . to  
Turn on/off  
POWER  
F1  
disc  
step backward  
If you have a DVD changer,  
to skip disc  
Select a track directly  
0-9, ENT  
BD/DVD MENU or  
TOP MENU  
Play  
H
x
Display the disc menu or top menu  
Display the system MENU  
Operate the DVD menu  
Stop  
Pause  
MENU  
X (press again to resume  
normal playback)  
V v B b,  
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Operating a Blu-ray Disc Player (BD)  
To Do This ...  
Press ...  
To Do This ...  
Press ...  
m to fast reverse or M to  
fast forward the disc when  
pressed during playback  
Activate the remote control to operate  
the Blu-ray Disc Player  
Step through different  
tracks of the disc  
BD/DVD (FUNCTION)  
Turn on/off  
Play  
POWER  
H
Display the POP UP menu (BD)  
Display the disc menu (DVD)  
Display the top menu (BD)  
Display the top menu (DVD)  
Operate the menu  
BD/DVD MENU  
BD/DVD MENU  
Stop  
x
BD/DVD TOP MENU  
BD/DVD TOP MENU  
X (press again to resume  
normal playback)  
Pause  
V v B b,  
Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV)  
To Do This ...  
Press ...  
To Do This ...  
Press ...  
Play  
H
Activate the remote control to operate  
the DVD  
BD/DVD (FUNCTION)  
Stop  
Pause  
x
Turn on/off  
POWER  
F1  
X
Select other equipment connected to  
the DAV  
Search the picture forward or backward  
M or m during playback  
Specify the previous chapter/track  
Specify the next chapter/track  
.
>
Disk skip  
F2  
BD/DVD MENU or  
TOP MENU  
Display the disc menu or top menu  
Select a track directly  
Move highlight (cursor)  
V v B b  
Select item  
0-9, ENT  
Master volume  
VOL +/–, MUTING  
Operating a DVD/VCR Combo Unit  
To Do This ...  
Press ...  
To Do This ...  
Press ...  
Activate the remote control to operate  
the DVD/VCR  
DVR/VCR (FUNCTION)  
Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback  
V v B b  
Move highlight (cursor)  
and select (DVD)  
Turn on/off  
POWER  
F 1  
F 2  
Select the DVD  
Select the VCR  
Record (VCR)  
z
BD/DVD MENU or  
TOP MENU  
CH +/– or 0-9, ENT  
(using tuner)  
Display the disc menu or top menu  
Play  
Change channels (VCR)  
Adjust tracking (VCR)  
CH +/–  
(during tape playback)  
H
Stop  
x
X
Index search  
. >  
Pause  
INPUT SELECT  
TV/VIDEO  
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Operating a HDD/DVD Combo Unit  
To Do This ...  
Press ...  
To Do This ...  
Record  
Press ...  
z
Activate the remote control to operate  
the DVD/HDD  
DVR/VCR (FUNCTION)  
REC PAUSE  
REC STOP  
X
x
Turn on/off  
POWER  
Select the HDD  
Select the DVD  
F 1  
F 2  
Specify the previous chapter/track  
Specify the next chapter/track  
.
>
Play  
Stop  
H
x
Replay  
Advance  
BD/DVD MENU or  
TOP MENU  
Display the disc menu or top menu  
INPUT SELECT  
Pause  
X
Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback  
TV/VIDEO  
V v B b  
Move highlight (cursor)  
and select  
Operating an AV Receiver  
To Do This ...  
Press ...  
To Do This ...  
Press ...  
Activate the remote control to operate  
the AV Receiver  
DVR (FUNCTION)  
Master volume  
VOL +/–, MUTING  
Select other input connected to  
AV receiver  
Turn on/off  
POWER  
F1  
Operating a DVR  
To Do This ...  
Press ...  
To Do This ...  
Press ...  
Activate the remote control to operate  
the DVR  
Jump forward to the next available  
chapter  
DVR/VCR (FUNCTION)  
>
Turn on/off  
Play  
POWER  
Stop  
x
X
z
x
X
H
Pause  
Record  
Jump back while viewing live or record  
programs  
REPLAY  
Record Stop  
Record Pause  
Slow mode  
m/m (press lightly)  
Jump forward while viewing recorded  
programs  
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TV Controls  
To open the cover  
Be careful not to pinch your fingers  
when opening the cover.  
POWER  
OPEN  
TIMER  
LAMP  
POWER  
0
MENU  
POWER  
TV/VIDEO  
VOLUME  
CHANNEL  
TIMER  
LAMP  
POWER  
1 2 3  
4
5
6
7
8
9
Item  
1
Description  
MENU  
Press to display MENU with TV functions and settings (see “Overview of MENU” on page 32).  
Press to cycle through the video inputs. If you set a certain input to Skip in Label Video  
Inputs, then the input will not appear. For details, see page 45.  
In the MENU screen, this button serves as confirming the selection or setting.  
2
TV/VIDEO  
Press to adjust the volume. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons.  
3
4
5
6
7
VOLUME +/–  
Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either  
–/+. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as up/down buttons.  
CHANNEL +/–  
TIMER LED  
When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off. For details, see  
page 46.  
LAMP LED  
Blinks in red when the lamp for the light source has burned out. For details, see “Replacing the  
Lamp” on page 51.  
POWER LED  
Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. If the LED blinks in red continuously, this may  
indicate the display unit needs servicing (see the contacting Sony information on page 2).  
When the red LED blinks only three times, the lamp door of the lamp unit or the lamp itself is  
not securely attached (see page 53).  
(IR) Infrared  
Receiver  
Receives IR signals from the remote control.  
Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected.  
8
POWER  
Speaker  
Press to turn on and off the TV.  
Outputs the audio signal.  
9
q;  
The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Use it as a reference when operating  
the TV.  
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Using the Menus  
Overview of MENU  
MENU provides one-button access for controlling your TV. It enables you to perform a variety of tasks  
intuitively with a control panel on the screen rather than a variety of remote control button presses.  
When you press the MENU button, you can select from basic TV functions: External Inputs,  
Favorites, Cable, Antenna or Settings.  
TV/VIDEO SLEEP  
POWER TV POWER  
1
Press MENU on the remote.  
The MENU control panel appears.  
MENU  
BD/DVD DVR/VCR SAT/CABLE  
FUNCTION  
TV  
External Inputs  
Favorites  
Cable  
2
3
Press V/v to highlight the item.  
Press  
to select an option.  
Press MENU to exit.  
Antenna  
Settings  
ENT  
A dot appears next to the icon of  
the currently active input (External  
Inputs, Cable, and Antenna only).  
JUMP  
ANT  
FREEZE  
WIDE  
MODE  
SURROUND SOUND PICTURE  
When the TV is displaying the input  
from a connected PC, the menu  
only shows PC settings. For more  
information about PC settings, see  
page 49.  
DISPLA  
Y
E
ID  
Select from connected equipment  
U
G
MENU  
Exit:  
2, 3  
1
R
E
S
T
U
R
OOL  
T
N
MENU  
PREV  
REPLAY  
ADVANCE NEXT  
PLAY  
MENU  
Description  
The External Inputs feature lets you select the external  
inputs connected to your TV. You can also assign a label  
using Label Video Inputs in the Setup settings (see  
page 45).  
External Inputs  
Exit  
Video 1  
Video 2 Camcorder  
Video 3 DVD  
External Inputs  
Video 4 DVR  
1
Highlight External Inputs on the MENU control  
panel and press  
Video 5  
.
Video 6  
Video 7  
2
Press V/v to highlight the desired external input and  
press  
Video 8  
Edit Video Labels  
.
To display the PC settings, select Video 8 in  
External Inputs. For more information about PC  
settings, see page 49.  
MENU  
Exit:  
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Using the Menus  
MENU  
Description  
The Favorites feature lets you select programs from a  
list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify.  
Favorite Channels  
Add to Favorites  
1
Highlight Favorites from the MENU control  
5
Favorites  
panel and press  
appears.  
. The Favorite Channels list  
12  
23  
Edit Favorites  
Exit  
2
Make your selection by pressing V/v to highlight  
the desired channel and then press . To add  
the current channel to the list of Favorite  
Channels, highlight Add to Favorites and press  
MENU  
Exit:  
.
To manually edit your favorite channels, select Edit Favorites. For more  
information, see page 41.  
The Cable feature displays the most recently viewed channel on the cable input.  
When tuned to the channel, the program banner and channel number will be  
displayed.  
Cable  
To turn on the program banner, select Settings and set the Info Banner option to  
On in the Setup settings (see page 45).  
The Antenna feature displays the most recently viewed channel on the antenna  
input. When tuned to the channel, the program banner and channel number will be  
displayed.  
Antenna  
Settings  
To turn on the program banner, select Settings and set the Info Banner option to  
On in the Setup settings (see page 45).  
The Settings feature lets you enter the settings screen. Settings and adjustments can  
be performed from the Settings menu. The information on various settings starts  
from page 34.  
Navigating Through Settings  
1
2
3
4
Press MENU.  
Select  
Highlight an item: Picture, Sound, Screen, Channel, Parental Lock, Setup.  
Press to select an option.  
.
To exit the Settings, press MENU.  
The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation. Unavailable options  
are grayed out or not displayed.  
To display PC settings (page 49), select Video 8 in External Inputs and switch to  
PC input. Pressing MENU shows PC settings when the TV is displaying the input  
from a connected PC.  
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Using the Menus  
Picture Settings  
To display the Picture settings, see “Navigating Through Settings” (page 33).  
Antenna  
MENU  
Exit:  
Picture  
Picture Mode  
Reset  
Vivid  
Advanced Iris  
Picture  
Auto 1  
Max  
50  
Brightness  
55  
Color  
Hue  
0
Color Temp.  
Cool  
Sharpness  
40  
Option  
Description  
Vivid  
Picture Mode  
Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.  
Standard  
Select for standard picture settings. Recommended for home  
entertainment.  
Custom  
Allows you to store your preferred settings.  
You can set up a Picture Mode (Vivid, Standard, Custom) independently for the  
TV input and for each Video input (Video 1 to Video 7). Your Picture Mode  
settings are automatically saved upon selection.  
Reset  
Resets the current settings to default values (except for Advanced Settings).  
Advanced Iris  
By selecting the iris option, you can obtain the best brightness and contrast suited for your  
TV viewing.  
Auto 1/2  
Automatically detects the brightness of the screen. This option is best  
suited for programs that often change between bright scenes and low  
light setting scenes.  
Auto 1: Recommended option for viewing programs that have larger  
variation in brightness from scene to scene.  
Auto 2: Recommended option for viewing programs that have less  
variation in brightness from scene to scene.  
Max  
High  
With this option, the brightness is about the maximum level.  
With this option, the screen is at a high level of brightness. It is  
suitable for TV viewing in a brightly lit room.  
Medium  
Low  
With this option, the brightness is about the standard level.  
With this option, the screen is dimmed but contrast is to the  
maximum. It is suitable for TV viewing in a room with low lighting.  
Min  
With this option, the brightness is about the minimum level.  
Advanced Iris is not available when you are using the Freeze feature.  
Adjust to increase or decrease picture contrast.  
Picture  
Brightness  
Color  
Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.  
Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity.  
Hue  
Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones.  
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Option  
Description  
Cool  
Color Temp.  
Select to give the white colors a bluish tint.  
Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.  
White adjustment  
Neutral  
Warm 1, 2  
Select to give the white colors a reddish tint. Available only when  
Picture Mode is set to Custom.  
Sharpness  
Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture.  
Noise Reduction  
Select to reduce the noise level of connected equipment, and the VHF/UHF or cable inputs.  
Select from Auto, High, Medium, Low and Off.  
Noise Reduction is not available when you are using the Freeze feature.  
Auto is not available when you are using either HDMI or component (except for  
Video 2) connections.  
DRC Mode  
High Density  
Creates a high-resolution picture with 4 x density, for high-quality  
sources (i.e., Blu-ray Disc Player, DVD player, satellite receiver).  
Progressive  
Off  
Recommended for moving pictures.  
Select to turn off DRC Mode.  
DRC Mode is available when you are watching 480i sources. It is not available  
when Game Mode is On or you are using the Freeze feature.  
DRC Palette  
Custom  
Allows you to customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness  
(Clarity) for input sources. For example, you can create a Custom  
setting for your cable input's picture, and create another for your  
DVD player's picture.  
1
Press the arrow buttons to highlight Custom then press  
The DRC palette appears.  
.
DRC Palette  
Press  
to exit  
Reality  
(28)  
Clarity  
(12)  
2
3
Press the arrow buttons to adjust the position of the marker (z).  
As you move the z higher along the Reality axis, the picture  
becomes more detailed. As you move the z to the right along  
the Clarity axis, the picture becomes smoother.  
To save the setting, press  
.
DRC Palette is available when you are watching 480i sources. It is not  
available when Game Mode is On, DRC Mode is Off or you are using the  
Freeze feature.  
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Option  
Description  
Advanced Settings  
Available only when  
Picture Mode is set to  
Custom  
Reset  
Resets all the Advanced Settings to default values (except for  
White Balance).  
Black Corrector  
Gamma  
Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.  
Adjusts the balance between the light and dark areas of the picture.  
Emphasizes white and light colors.  
Clear White  
Live Color  
Makes colors more vivid.  
White Balance  
Detail Enhancer  
Adjusts the color temperature color by color.  
Enhances the details of the picture.  
Detail Enhancer is not available when you are using the  
Freeze feature.  
Edge Enhancer  
Enhances the outline of the picture.  
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Sound Settings  
To display the Sound settings, see “Navigating Through Settings” (page 33).  
Antenna  
MENU  
Exit:  
Sound  
Sound Mode  
Custom  
Reset  
Treble  
Bass  
0
0
0
Balance  
Off  
0
Steady Sound  
Volume Offset  
Surround  
Off  
BBE  
Off  
Option  
Sound Mode  
Description  
Dynamic  
Standard  
Custom  
Select to enhance treble and bass.  
Suitable for spoken dialog.  
Flat setting. Allows you to store your preferred settings.  
You can set up a Sound Mode (Dynamic, Standard, Custom) independently for  
the TV input and for each Video input (Video 1 to Video 7). Your Sound Mode  
settings are automatically saved upon selection.  
Reset  
Resets the following options to default values: Treble, Bass, Balance, Steady Sound,  
Volume Offset, Surround and BBE.  
Treble  
Adjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds.  
Adjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds.  
Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.  
Bass  
Balance  
Steady Sound  
On  
Off  
Select to stabilize the volume across all programs and commercials.  
Select to turn off Steady Sound.  
Volume Offset  
Surround  
Adjust the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to other inputs.  
TruSurround XT  
Off  
Select for surround sound (for stereo programs only).  
Select for normal stereo or mono reception.  
BBE  
Select to give sound more impact by compensating for phase effects in speakers. Select  
from High, Low and Off.  
BBE is available only when Sound Mode is set to Custom.  
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 to second audio programs when a  
signal is received. If no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in  
Stereo mode.  
Mono  
Select for mono reception. Use to reduce noise during weak stereo  
broadcasts.  
MTS is available only for analog programs.  
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Option  
Description  
Alternate Audio  
Digital channels only  
Select among the available options to switch among the alternate audio streams. The  
program you are tuned to may be broadcast in a different language in the alternate audio  
streams.  
The Alternate Audio option is not available if the program is not broadcast with  
alternate audio streams.  
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 receiver and speakers.  
Audio Out  
Variable  
Fixed  
The audio output from your audio system can be controlled by the  
TV’s remote control.  
Easy control of volume  
adjustments  
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.  
A/V Sync  
Off/1/2/3  
Use this option to make adjustments to audio and video  
synchronization when you have external equipment connected to  
DIGITAL OUT of the TV. Select Off (default value) to make no  
adjustments. Select 1, 2 or 3 to synchronize the video and audio from  
your connected external equipment.  
Digital channel only  
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Screen Settings  
Antenna  
To display the Screen settings, see “Navigating Through Settings” (page 33).  
MENU  
Exit:  
Screen  
Wide Mode  
Full  
On  
Auto Wide  
4:3 Default  
Off  
Display Area  
Horizontal Center  
Normal  
0
0
0
Vertical Center  
Vertical Size  
Option  
Wide Mode  
Description  
Wide Zoom  
Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the  
original image as much as possible.  
Normal  
Full  
Select to display the 4:3 picture in its original size when the original  
source is 4:3. When the original source is 16:9, then the picture may  
be compressed horizontally.  
Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the  
original source is 4:3 (standard definition source). When the original  
source is 16:9 (high definition source), select this mode to display the  
16:9 picture in its original size.  
Zoom  
Select to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect  
ratio.  
You can set up a Wide Mode (Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom) independently  
for the TV input and for each Video input (Video 1 to Video 7). Your Wide Mode  
settings are automatically saved upon selection. For examples of each mode,  
see page 25.  
Auto Wide  
On  
Select to automatically change to the screen mode that is best for the  
current program. If frequent screen changes are disturbing to you,  
select Off.  
Off  
Select to turn off the Auto Wide option. Choose a screen mode from  
the Wide Mode option.  
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Using the Menus  
Option  
Description  
4:3 Default  
Wide Zoom  
Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture, to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the  
original image as much as possible.  
Select the default screen  
mode to use for 4:3  
sources.  
Normal  
Full  
Select to display the 4:3 picture in its original size.  
Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill the display  
area.  
Zoom  
Off  
Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to an equal  
aspect ratio that fills the wide screen.  
Select to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the  
channel or input is changed.  
4:3 Default is not available if Auto Wide is set to Off.  
If 4:3 Default is set to anything but Off, the Wide Mode setting changes only for  
the current channel. When you change channels (or inputs), Wide Mode is  
automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting. To retain the current Wide  
Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default to Off.  
Display Area  
Allows you to adjust the screen area displaying the picture.  
Normal  
-1/-2  
Select to display the picture in the original size.  
Select to enlarge the picture to hide the edge of the picture.  
Horizontal Center  
Vertical Center  
Vertical Size  
Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right. Press B/b and press  
to  
adjust.  
Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down. (Available only in Zoom.)  
Press V/v and press to adjust.  
Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture. (Available only in Wide Zoom and  
Zoom.) Press V/v and press to adjust.  
Size adjustment is especially useful for Wide Zoom picture conditions such as when news ticker  
information appears at the bottom or top of the screen.  
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Channel Settings  
To display the Channel settings, see “Navigating Through Settings” (page 33).  
Antenna  
MENU  
Exit:  
Channel  
Favorite Channels  
Digital Channels  
Auto Program  
Show/Hide Channels  
Label Channels  
Diagnostics  
Option  
Description  
Lets you set up a list of up to 16 of your favorite channels.  
Favorite Channels  
1
2
Press V/v to scroll to the slot you would like to edit.  
Enter your favorite channel number and press  
to apply and save.  
To select other favorite channel numbers, repeat steps 1-2  
.
To select favorite channel numbers that you specified, see page 33.  
Add Select to add digital channels.  
Digital Channels  
Auto Program  
Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels for the current  
TV input (either Antenna or Cable).  
Show/Hide Channels Allows you to show or hide channels that appear in the program guide and when you use the  
CH+/– buttons to channel surf.  
1
Press V/v to highlight the channel that you want to show or hide.  
To move between the Major and Minor subchannel lists, press B/b.  
2
To change a channel’s setting to Shown or Hidden, press  
.
To show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1 and 2.  
Channels that you set to be hidden can be accessed only with the 0-9 buttons.  
If you select to hide or show a major digital channel, all the subchannels are  
automatically hidden or shown. To show or hide an individual sub-channel  
within a digital channel, you must individually select that sub-channel to show  
or hide.  
If you hide all sub-channels of a major digital channel, that digital channel is  
automatically set to Hidden.  
Label Channels  
Diagnostics  
Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers.  
1
Press V/v to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press  
number that you want to assign a label.  
to select the channel  
2
Press V/v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Press  
the next character. Repeat to add up to 7 characters to the label.  
to move to  
To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1-2.  
Display diagnostics information about the current channel and the TV. This can be useful in  
providing information to an authorized technician or repair person.  
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Parental Lock Settings  
To display the Parental Lock settings, see “Navigating Through  
Antenna  
Settings” (page 33).  
MENU  
Exit:  
Parental Lock  
Press to change settings  
Rating  
Off  
Off  
Child  
Digital Rating  
Unrated  
Off  
Allow  
Youth  
Change Password  
Select Country  
Y. Adult  
Custom...  
U. S. A.  
Option  
Description  
The Parental Lock settings allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels.  
Use 0-9 on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. The first time you create a password, confirm the  
password by entering it again.  
Rating  
Off  
Turn Parental Lock off. No programs are blocked from viewing.  
Child  
Maximum ratings permitted are:  
U.S.: TV-Y, TV-G, G  
Canada: C, G, TV-Y  
Youth  
Maximum ratings permitted are:  
U.S.: TV-PG, PG  
Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG  
Y. Adult  
Custom...  
Maximum ratings permitted are:  
U.S.: TV-14, PG-13  
Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14  
Select to set ratings manually.  
U.S.: See page 43 for details.  
Canada: See page 44 for details.  
If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you should select Child, Youth, or  
Y. Adult to help simplify the rating selection. To set more specific ratings, select Custom.  
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Option  
Description  
Digital Rating  
Off  
Turn Digital Rating off. No programs that contain downloadable  
ratings are blocked from viewing.  
(Available only in U.S.A.  
where advanced ratings  
exist)  
Custom...  
Clear All  
Select to block programs based on downloadable ratings.  
Select to clear the entire downloadable rating system.  
This action will delete the current Digital Rating menu and the menu will no  
longer be available until the TV is tuned to a channel that contains  
downloadable ratings.  
This icon  
will appear on the information banner across the screen  
indicating the availability of the new downloadable rating information when the  
Digital Rating is set to the Custom option.  
This setting is only available if digital ratings have been downloaded by your  
TV and ratings have been set for U.S.A. in Select Country (see below).  
Unrated  
Allow  
Block  
Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.  
Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.  
(Available only in  
U.S.A.)  
If you block unrated TV programs, be aware that the following types of  
programs may be blocked: programs broadcast from another country,  
emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service  
announcements, religious programs and weather.  
Change Password  
Select Country  
Select to change your password.  
You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock settings.  
If you lose your password, see “Lost password” on page 58.  
U.S.A.  
Select to use U.S.A. ratings (see below).  
Canada  
Select to use Canadian ratings (see page 44).  
US Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options  
To select custom rating options for the U.S., select U.S.A. in the Select Country setting (see above).  
Option  
Description  
Movie Rating  
G
All children and general audience.  
PG  
Parental guidance suggested.  
PG-13  
R
Parental guidance for children under 13.  
Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children under 17.  
No one 17 or under allowed.  
NC-17 and X  
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Option  
Description  
Age-Based Ratings  
TV-Y  
TV Rating  
Block programs by their  
rating, content or both  
All children.  
TV-Y7  
Directed to children age 7 and older.  
General audience.  
TV-G  
TV-PG  
Parental guidance suggested.  
Parents strongly cautioned.  
Mature audience only.  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
Content-Based Ratings  
FV  
D
L
Fantasy violence.  
Suggestive dialogue.  
Strong language.  
Sexual situations.  
Violence.  
S
V
To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings.  
Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options  
To select custom rating options for Canada, select Canada in the Select Country setting (see page 43).  
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 TV Rating for “US Models” above.  
Viewing Blocked Programs  
You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program,  
then enter the password. This temporarily turns the parental control feature off. 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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Setup Settings  
To display the Setup settings, see “Navigating Through Settings” (page 33).  
Antenna  
MENU  
Exit:  
Setup  
Caption Vision (CC)  
Off  
Info Banner  
Game Mode  
Color Matrix  
On  
Off  
Standard  
Label Video Inputs  
Clock/Timers  
English  
Off  
Language  
Video 2 (Component)  
Menu Color  
Blue  
Option  
Description  
Allows you to select from several closed-caption modes.  
Caption Vision (CC)  
On  
Caption Vision (CC) is turned on.  
Off  
Caption Vision (CC) is turned off.  
Program  
Allows you to set basic and advanced Caption Vision (CC) options.  
See “Programming Caption Vision (CC)” on page 48.  
Info Banner  
Game Mode  
Set to On or Off. When On, displays the program name and the program information (if the  
broadcaster offers this service). Displays for few seconds when the channel is changed or  
the DISPLAY button is pressed.  
On  
Off  
Select to optimize for playing games.  
Select to turn off the Game Mode.  
Game Mode is available when you are watching 480i or 1080i sources. It is not  
available when using the Freeze feature, or when receiving input from Cable or  
Antenna.  
Color Matrix  
Allows you to select the method for reproducing color-difference signals. It is  
recommended that you leave this at the factory default value.  
Standard  
Custom...  
Automatically optimizes based on signal.  
If the tone of the picture from the input source is unnatural, select  
either ITU601 or ITU709, which normalizes the tone.  
Label Video Inputs  
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 4 jack, you can select the  
label DVD for the Video 4 input. Then when you press TV/VIDEO to change inputs, the  
video label you assigned to that input appears on screen.  
1
Press V/v to highlight the video input (Video 1-8) to which you want to assign a label.  
Then press to select the input.  
Press V/v to highlight one of the displayed labels. Then press  
2
to select the label.  
You can select from the following labels for each input:  
Video 1-7  
–– ,DVD , Cable Box ,Satellite ,BD ,VCR,Receiver,DVR ,  
Game, Camcorder, Edit, Skip  
Video 8  
–– , PC, Skip  
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Option  
Description  
Edit allows you to create a custom 10-character label. Steps to edit the labels  
are the same as Label Channels (see page 41).  
If you select Skip, your TV skips this input when you press the TV/VIDEO  
button.  
The Skip label is useful for inputs to which no equipment is connected.  
Clock/Timers  
Sleep  
Set the time in minutes (Off, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes,  
60 minutes, 90 minutes or 120 minutes) that you want the TV to  
remain on before shutting off automatically.  
Timer 1  
Timer 2  
You can use the timers to turn the TV on, set the duration time the TV  
will remain on, and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled times.  
Timer 1 and Timer 2 will not be available until you set the Current  
Time.  
1
Press V/v to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2. To set the timer,  
press b.  
To go directly to programming Timer 1 or 2, press  
instead of pressing b.  
2
Press V/v to highlight one of the following options, then press  
.
Program: Select to set the timer by day, hour, minute, AM/PM,  
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, AM/PM, duration, and channel number.  
Press  
next setting.  
or press b to confirm each setting and move to the  
Press B to go back to the previous setting.  
Press MENU to exit Settings.  
Current Time  
You can set the current time.  
1
2
Press  
Press V and v to set the current time (day, hour, minute, and  
AM/PM). Press  
move to the next setting. Press B to go back the previous setting.  
Press MENU to exit Settings.  
to select Current Time.  
(or press b) to confirm each setting and  
3
Language  
Select to display all on-screen settings in your language of choice: English, Español,  
Français.  
Video 2 (Component) Auto  
Select to switch automatically between the component video jacks  
(YPBPR, AUDIO L (MONO)/AUDIO R) and the composite video  
jacks (VIDEO, AUDIO L (MONO)/AUDIO R) on the front of the  
TV (VIDEO/HD/DVD IN 2) depending on the cable connection.  
Off  
Select to activate the composite video jacks (VIDEO, AUDIO  
L(MONO)/AUDIO R) on the front of the TV.  
If you use the composite connection when Video 2 (Component) is set to Auto,  
do not connect the component cable at the same time. Otherwise select Off.  
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Option  
Description  
Menu Color  
Power Saving  
Enables you to select a specific color for the on-screen settings.  
Select to reduce the power consumption by adjusting the lamp brightness. This also  
enhances the black level. Select On or Off.  
CineMotion  
Select Auto to optimize the screen display automatically detecting film content and  
applying a reverse 3-2 pulldown process. Moving pictures will appear clearer and more  
natural looking. Select Off to disable the detection.  
CineMotion is only available when you are watching 480i sources, except  
when the Freeze feature is in use.  
Cooling Mode  
Select High to use the TV at an altitude of 5,000 feet (1,500 m) or higher. Select Normal to  
use the TV at normal altitude.  
Lamp Replacement  
When the lamp nears the end of its life, a message appears every time you turn on the TV.  
After you replace the lamp, select this option and follow the on-screen procedure.  
Select this option after you replace the lamp.  
Depending on environmental conditions, such as frequency of use, some  
lamps may burn out before the lamp replacement message appears on the TV.  
Until you set the Lamp Replacement option, a message announcing that the  
lamp is at the end of its life will appear every time you turn on the TV.  
Product Information  
Select to display the equipment information of your TV.  
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Programming Caption Vision (CC)  
If you selected the Program option under Caption Vision (CC) (see page 45), you can change the following  
settings:  
Option  
Description  
Basic  
Allows you to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options.  
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.)  
Text1, Text2,  
Text3, Text4  
Displays network/station information presented using either half or  
the whole screen (if available).  
Digital CC  
Allows you to set digital closed captioning to Basic (digital EIA-608) or Advanced (digital  
EIA-708).  
Advanced  
Allows you to select advanced digital (EIA-708) closed caption options. Select from the  
available options.  
Advanced Settings  
Allows you to make additional settings for digital (EIA-708) closed caption options. Select  
from As Broadcast, Small Text, Large Text and Custom.  
Custom...  
Allows you to customize the following settings:  
Character Size  
Character Style  
Character Color  
Character Opacity  
Edge Color  
Small, Standard, Large  
Style 1-7  
Color 1-8  
Solid, Translucent  
Color 1-8  
Edge Type  
None, Raised, Depressed,  
Outline, Left Shadow,  
Right Shadow  
Background Color  
Background Opacity  
Window Color  
None, Color 1-8  
Solid, Translucent  
None, Color 1-8  
Solid, Translucent  
Window Opacity  
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PC Settings  
To display the PC settings, see “Navigating Through  
Settings” (page 33).  
Picture  
Video  
Display Mode  
Reset  
Advanced Iris  
Picture  
Video  
Press TV/VIDEO button to switch to  
another input.  
Medium  
Brightness  
Adjust the picture settings  
Resolution: 1024x768/60Hz  
MENU  
Exit  
Option  
Description  
Picture  
Display Mode  
Video  
Text  
Select to view video images.  
Select to view text, charts or tables.  
Reset  
Resets the current settings to default values.  
Advanced Iris  
By selecting the iris option, you can obtain the best brightness and  
contrast suited for your TV viewing.  
Auto 1/2  
Automatically detects the brightness of the screen.  
This option is best suited for programs that often  
change between bright scenes and low light  
setting scenes.  
Auto 1: Recommended option for viewing  
programs that have larger variation in  
brightness from scene to scene.  
Auto 2: Recommended option for viewing  
programs that have less variation in  
brightness from scene to scene.  
Max  
High  
With this option, the brightness is about the  
maximum level.  
With this option, the screen is at a high level of  
brightness. It is suitable for TV viewing in a  
brightly lit room.  
Medium  
Low  
With this option, the brightness is about the  
standard level.  
With this option, the screen is dimmed but  
contrast is to the maximum. It is suitable for TV  
viewing in a room with low lighting.  
Min  
With this option, the brightness is about the  
minimum level.  
Auto 1 and Auto 2 are not available when Display Mode is  
set to Text.  
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Option  
Description  
Picture  
Adjust to increase or decrease picture contrast.  
Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.  
Brightness  
Color Temp.  
Cool  
Select to give the white colors a bluish tint.  
White adjustment  
Neutral  
Warm 1,2  
Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.  
Select to give the white colors a reddish tint.  
Warm 2 gives a redder tint than Warm 1.  
Sound  
Others  
Sound Mode  
Dynamic  
Standard  
Select to enhance treble and bass.  
Provides standard sound. Recommended for home  
entertainment.  
Custom  
Provides a flat response.  
Auto Adjustment Select to automatically adjust the display position, Phase and Pitch  
of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the  
connected PC. Note that Auto Adjustment may not work well with  
certain input signals. In such cases, manually adjust the options  
below.  
Reset  
Phase  
Pitch  
Resets the current settings to default values.  
Adjust after Pitch to fine tune overall sharpness.  
Adjust uneven sharpness on screen.  
For the PC Input Signal Reference Chart, see page 60.  
Horizontal Center Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right.  
Press B/b and press to adjust.  
Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down.  
Press B/b and press to adjust.  
Vertical Center  
Wide Mode  
Normal  
Full 1  
Select to display in the original image size.  
Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area,  
keeping its original ratio.  
Full 2  
Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area.  
Wide Mode is available only for signals with a 60 Hz  
vertical frequency.  
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Replacing the Lamp  
The projection lamp, like all lamps, will eventually lose brightness and  
functionality, which affects the overall performance of your TV. How long  
the lamp maintains its brightness will vary depending upon your usage and  
environmental conditions. To maintain the quality of your viewing  
experience, Sony recommends that you replace the lamp (1) after  
approximately 8,000 hours of use; (2) when the screen becomes dark or the  
color looks unusual; (3) when the LAMP LED on the front of the TV blinks;  
or (4) when the lamp replacement message appears on the TV screen.  
WARNING  
Electric appliances can cause fire or high temperature, resulting in  
injury or death. Be sure to follow the instructions below.  
Use a Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied) for replacement.  
Use of any other lamp may damage the TV.  
Do not remove the lamp for any purpose other than replacement. Doing  
so may cause injury or fire.  
Do not put flammable materials and metal objects inside the lamp  
receptacle of the TV after removing the lamp. Doing so may cause fire  
or electrical shock. Do not touch the lamp receptacle once the lamp has  
been removed.  
When the lamp eventually burns out, you may hear a noticeable pop  
sound. This is normal and it is inherent to this type of lamp.  
In rare instances, the bulb may pop inside the lamp unit, but the lamp  
unit is designed to contain all of the broken glass pieces inside the lamp  
unit.  
This TV’s lamp contains mercury and should be disposed of properly.  
Consult your local authorities regarding safe disposal. The material  
contained in this lamp are similar to those of a fluorescent lamp, so you  
should dispose of it in the same way.  
How to Replace the  
Lamp  
1
2
Turn off the power on the main unit. Wait several minutes, then unplug  
the power cord.  
(The cooling fan will continue to operate for about two minutes after  
turning the power off.)  
Wait at least 30 minutes after unplugging the power cord to allow the  
lamp to cool down before replacing it. To avoid being burned, do not  
touch the lamp receptacle once the lamp has been removed.  
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4
Take the new lamp out of the box.  
Do not touch the glass portion of the new lamp.  
Do not shake the lamp. Vibration can damage the lamp or shorten  
its life.  
Avoid touching the front glass of a new lamp or the glass of the  
lamp receptacle. This may reduce picture quality or lamp life.  
Remove the outside lamp cover.  
Release the two clamps as shown in the illustration below.  
5
Remove the lamp door.  
Turn the screw counterclockwise and slide the lever to the left. Remove  
the door.  
6
Pull out the lamp.  
Hold the indented grooves on the top corners of the lamp, as shown in  
the illustration, and pull the lamp straight out. If the lamp is hard to  
remove, pull the right side of the lamp for additional traction.  
Hold this part of the lamp  
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Do not touch the inside of the lamp compartment.  
The lamp is very hot immediately after use. Never touch the glass  
portion of the lamp or the surrounding parts.  
After the used lamp has cooled, place it into the empty box of the  
replacement lamp. Never put the used lamp into a plastic bag.  
7
Put the new lamp into its place.  
Insert the new lamp by pressing the two parts firmly into place as shown  
in the illustration. Make sure the lamp is securely mounted into the  
compartment. Failure to do so may cause a fire or the screen to go dark.  
The lamp compartment is tilted, as shown in the following  
illustration.  
If the lamp is not securely reattached, the self-diagnostic function  
may be triggered and the POWER LED blinks three times (see  
page 31).  
8
Reattach the lamp door.  
Replace the door by inserting the two tabs in the slot from the left side.  
Slide the lever to the right and then turn the screw clockwise to secure  
the door.  
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9
Put the outside lamp cover back in its place.  
Replace the cover, inserting it from the left side. Press the two tabs on  
the right side to secure the cover.  
10 Turn on the TV and set the Lamp Replacement option in the Setup  
settings (see page 47). This setting is necessary to inform you when the  
next lamp replacement is needed.  
Until you set the Lamp Replacement option, a message  
announcing that the lamp is at the end of its life will appear every  
time you turn on the TV.  
Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp.  
Take great care when replacing the lamp or plugging in/unplugging  
the connecting cords. Rough handling may cause the TV to fall,  
damaging the TV, the TV stand and the floor.  
The used lamp  
For customers in the United States:  
This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated if  
sold in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, please  
contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance  
(http://www.eiae.org).  
Do not leave the used lamp near flammable materials or within the  
reach of children.  
Do not pour water onto the used lamp or put any object inside the lamp.  
Doing so may cause the lamp to burst.  
For replacement lamp information visit:  
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Troubleshooting  
If you have additional questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use of your  
Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of the following numbers:  
1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US  
1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canada  
Remote Control  
Condition  
Explanation/Resolution  
Remote control does not  
operate  
The batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.  
Check the orientation of the batteries.  
Press TV (FUNCTION) once, and the TV indicator lights up. You may have  
inadvertently pressed SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION), which changes the remote  
control to SAT or CABLE mode.  
Make sure this unit’s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet.  
Fluorescent lamps can interfere with remote control operation; try turning off the  
fluorescent lamps.  
Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles.  
If the “WARNING: TV temperature is high.” message appears, turn off the TV  
and wait until the TV’s projection lamp cools down (approximately 5 minutes). If  
the remote control still does not work, make sure to dust the ventilation slots on  
the rear of the TV and the cooling fan to provide adequate ventilation around the  
TV.  
Cannot change channels with  
the remote control  
If you are using the TV to change channels, first press TV (FUNCTION) once,  
and the TV indicator lights up.  
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.  
If you are using another device to change channels, be sure to press FUNCTION  
for that device. For example, if you are using your cable box to change channels,  
be sure to press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION) once, and the SAT/CABLE indicator  
lights up.  
Remote control does not  
operate non-Sony video  
equipment  
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.  
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Picture  
Condition  
Explanation/Resolution  
No picture (screen not lit), no  
sound  
If your TV does not turn on and the POWER LED keeps blinking in red, your TV  
may need service. Call your local Sony Service Center.  
Make sure the power cord is plugged in.  
Press POWER on the front of the TV.  
Press TV/VIDEO to cycle through the connected video sources.  
Try another channel; it could be station trouble.  
Dark, poor or no picture  
(screen lit), good sound  
Adjust the Picture Mode option in the Picture setting (see page 34).  
Adjust the Brightness option in the Picture setting (see page 34).  
Check the antenna/cable connections.  
No color/dark picture/color is  
not correct  
Adjust the Color option in the Picture setting (see page 34).  
If you set the Power Saving option to On, it will enhance the black level.  
Green tint or uneven color  
uniformity appears on the  
screen when the TV is powered  
on  
After turning on the TV, you may notice a green tint or slight variation in color  
and brightness in certain areas of the picture. This will last only a few minutes  
(possibly longer, in cooler rooms or conditions) while circuits within the TV  
continually fine tune the color during the warm-up period. This is a normal  
temperature characteristic of the components and not a malfunction.  
The TV turns off automatically Check if the Sleep option is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of Timer  
(page 46).  
If the temperature is too high, the TV may also turn off after a warning message is  
displayed.  
Only snow and noise appear on Check the antenna/cable connections.  
the screen  
Try another channel; it could be station trouble.  
Press ANT to change the input mode (see page 22).  
Dotted lines or stripes  
Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair dryers.  
If using 300 ohm twin lead, move the excess lead away from the TV or try using  
75 ohm coaxial cable instead.  
Double images  
Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the problem.  
“Black box” on screen  
You have selected a text option in the Caption Vision (CC) feature in the Setup  
setting and no text is available (see pages 45 and 48). To turn off this feature, set  
the Caption Vision (CC) option to Off. If you were trying to select closed  
captioning, select CC1 instead of Text 1-4.  
Wide Mode changes  
automatically  
The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default  
setting when you change the channel or video input, if 4:3 Default in the Screen  
settings is set to other than Off. If you want to lock in the Wide Mode selected  
with the WIDE button, set 4:3 Default to Off in the Screen settings (see page 40).  
Check the Auto Wide option in the Screen settings (see page 39).  
Black bands 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 black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. For more details,  
check the documentation that came with your DVD (or contact your program  
provider).  
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Condition  
Explanation/Resolution  
Certain programs on DVD or  
other digital sources display a  
loss of detail, especially during  
fast-motion or dark scenes  
The compression used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs may cause 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. Adjust the Reality/Clarity in the DRC Palette setting (see page 35) to  
optimize the picture while viewing these sources.  
Sound  
Condition  
Explanation/Resolution  
Good picture, no sound  
Press MUTING so that Muting disappears from the screen (see page 24).  
Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Sound setting (see page 38).  
Make sure the MTS option is set to Stereo or Mono (see page 37).  
When the HDMI IN input is in use, surround sound, such as AC-3 and DTS,  
cannot be input. Change the sound setting for the external input device to Linear  
PCM.  
Audio noise  
Make sure that the antenna is connected using the 75-ohm coaxial cable.  
Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.  
To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.  
Cannot gain enough volume  
when using a cable box  
Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box’s remote control. Then  
press TV (FUNCTION) once (the TV indicator lights up) and adjust the TV’s  
volume.  
Sound seems weak or  
insufficient  
The TV’s audio might be set to Auto SAP or Mono, when it might be better set to  
Stereo. In the Sound setting (see page 37), set the MTS setting to Stereo. If  
already set to Stereo, switch to Mono (which may reduce background noise  
during weak stereo broadcasts).  
Cannot raise the volume on  
external speakers  
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 38). Or, to use the TV remote control, set the Audio Out  
option to Variable.  
To turn on the TV speakers, set the Speaker option to On (see page 38).  
No audio for HDMI  
Confirm DVD player, set-top-box audio settings. Select 2 channel LPCM audio.  
Channels  
Condition  
Explanation/Resolution  
Cannot receive upper channels Press ANT to select the VHF/UHF input (see page 22).  
(UHF) when using an antenna  
Use Auto Program in the Channel setting to add receivable channels that are not  
presently in the TV’s memory (see page 41).  
Cannot receive any channels  
when using cable TV  
Use Auto Program in the Channel setting to add receivable channels that are not  
presently in the TV’s memory (see page 41).  
Press ANT to select the CABLE input (see page 22).  
Cannot receive or select  
channels  
Use Auto Program in the Channel setting to add receivable channels that are not  
presently in TV memory (see page 41).  
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Condition  
Explanation/Resolution  
Some digital cable channels are Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable  
not being displayed  
channels. Check with your cable company for more information.  
The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Channel setting (see page  
41).  
General  
Condition  
Explanation/Resolution  
How to reset the TV to factory Turn on the TV. While holding down the V button on the remote control, press the  
settings  
POWER button on the TV. Release the POWER button then release the V button.  
The TV will turn itself off, then back on again with Initial Setup.  
WARNING: This operation will clear all of your customized settings including  
Parental Lock setting.  
How to restore Picture settings Select Reset setting option while in the Picture setting (see page 34).  
to factory settings  
How to restore Sound settings Select Reset setting option while in the Sound setting (see page 37).  
to factory settings  
Cannot cycle through the other Be sure the Label Video Inputs option is not set to Skip (see page 45).  
video equipment connected to  
the TV  
Cannot operate the setting  
If a setting option appears in gray, this indicates that the setting option is not  
available.  
On the password screen, enter the following master password: 4357. The master  
password clears your previous password; it cannot be used to temporarily unblock  
channels.  
Lost password  
TIMER LED on front panel is  
lit  
POWER LED blinks in red  
When lit, indicates that the timer is set (see page 46). When the timer is set, this  
LED will remain lit even when the TV is turned off.  
If the LED blinks three times, the lamp door or the lamp might not be securely  
attached (see page 51). The LED blinks two times if there is an abnormal rise in  
temperature inside the TV when any ventilation openings are blocked.  
Replace the lamp (see page 51).  
LAMP LED blinks in red  
The replacement lamp does not The lamp door or the lamp might not be securely attached. Repeat the steps on  
light up page 51 to ensure that they are both installed securely.  
Digital cable box does not work If you are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a splitter, as described on  
page 17, you must use a special bi-directional splitter that is designed to work  
with your digital cable box. Contact your cable provider for details.  
TV cabinet creaks  
When the TV is in use, there is a natural rise in temperature, causing the cabinet to  
expand or contract and may be accompanied by a slight creaking noise. This is not  
a malfunction.  
Advanced Iris applies a mechanical iris system. When Advanced Iris is set, a  
natural creaking noise occurs due to the basic structure of the optical unit. The  
creaking sound is an inherent nature of this system and is not a defect.  
If the TV is used at high altitudes and Cooling Mode is set to High, the cooling  
fan runs faster and its sound becomes louder. If the TV is not used at high  
altitudes, set Cooling Mode to Normal (see page 47).  
A slight creaking noise occurs  
from the bottom part of the TV  
The cooling fan is loud  
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Condition  
Explanation/Resolution  
“High Temperature Warning”  
message appears  
Make sure to remove dust from the ventilation slots on the rear and both sides of  
the TV. In addition, make sure that there are no obstacles in front of the ventilation  
slots. If the message still appears after the dust or obstacles are removed, the TV  
may need servicing. Call your local Sony Service Center.  
The TV does not turn on  
The TV cools down its projection lamp when the power is turned off. It takes up to  
two minutes for the picture to come back after the TV is turned on again. Wait for  
a while until the picture comes back.  
It may be possible to see one or two pixels, which appear dark or bright when  
viewing up close to the screen caused during the manufacturing of the display  
device. This is not a defect with your TV and will not affect the overall picture  
performance or reliability of your set. Please view the screen at the recommended  
viewing distances.  
Small bright or black dot in  
picture  
Image left on the screen (image Turn off the TV for a while or let the TV run on another channel. Unlike plasma  
retention)  
TV and CRT TV, image retention on this TV is not permanent. It is only a  
temporary condition; see page 10.  
White spot on the screen when If screen is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ambient light, part of the screen  
powered off  
may appear white even when TV is power off. This is due to the strong light  
reflecting off the TV screen and reflections coming behind the screen. This is a  
structural property of the projection TV and is not a defect. Position your TV  
away from such light sources.  
“Projection lamp is nearing end It is time for you to replace the projection lamp used in your TV.  
of life. Please replace the  
lamp.” message appears  
• Turn to page 51 on “How to Replace the Lamp” and follow the directions for  
replacing the lamp.  
• Use only the lamp designated for your TV model.  
• Set the Lamp Replacement option in the Setup settings (see page 47).  
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PC Input Signal Reference Chart  
Resolution  
Horizontal frequency  
(kHz)  
Vertical  
frequency (Hz)  
Standard  
Signals  
Horizontal  
(Pixel)  
×
Vertical  
(Line)  
VGA  
640  
640  
×
480  
480  
400  
600  
600  
768  
768  
768  
768  
768  
768  
31.5  
37.5  
31.5  
37.9  
46.9  
48.4  
56.5  
60.0  
47.4  
47.8  
47.7  
60  
75  
70  
60  
75  
60  
70  
75  
60  
60  
60  
VGA  
VESA  
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
720  
VGA-T  
SVGA  
XGA  
800  
VESA Guidelines  
VESA  
800  
1024  
1024  
1024  
1280  
1280  
1360  
VESA Guidelines  
VESA  
VESA  
WXGA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.  
The PC input signal displays on-screen in a smaller size than the actual TV screen size and does not  
support interlaced signals.  
For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a  
60 Hz vertical frequency from a personal computer. In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical  
frequency will be selected automatically.  
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AUDIO OUT:  
Specifications  
500 mVrms (100% modulation)  
Television system:  
More than 1 Vrms at the maximum volume setting (Variable)  
500 mVrms (Fixed)  
NTSC  
American TV Standard  
ATSC (8VSB terrestrial) ATSC compliant 8VSB  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL):  
QAM on cable  
ANSI/SCTE 07 2000  
(Does not include CableCARD  
functionality)  
Optical Digital Audio Output (PCM/Dolby digital)  
PC IN 8:  
D-sub 15-pin, analog RGB, 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, positive  
See the PC Input Signal Reference Chart on page 60  
Channel coverage:  
Terrestrial (analog)  
Cable TV (analog)  
Terrestrial (digital)  
Cable TV (digital)  
2-69  
1-125  
2-69  
PC AUDIO INPUT:  
Stereo mini jack, 0.5 Vrms, 47 kilohms  
1-135  
Speaker:  
Full range: 70  
7
1
Antenna:  
75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF  
×
130 mm (2 /8  
×
5
/8 inches) (2)  
Speaker output:  
12 W + 12 W  
Screen size (measured diagonally):  
KDS-50A2020: 50 inches  
KDS-55A2020: 55 inches  
Power requirement:  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
KDS-60A2020: 60 inches  
Power consumption:  
In use: 210 W  
In standby: Less than 0.5 W  
Projection system  
3 SXRD panel, 1 lens projection system  
SXRD panel  
0.61 inch SXRD panel 6,220,800 pixels (2,073,600 × 3)  
Projection lens  
High performance, large diameter hybrid lens F2.5  
Dimensions (W/H/D):  
KDS-50A2020: 1180 × 839 × 447 mm  
1
1
5
(46 /2 × 33 /8 × 17 /8 inches)  
KDS-55A2020: 1292 × 913 × 480 mm  
Lamp  
7
(50 /8 × 36 × 19 inches)  
Ultra High Pressure Lamp, 120W, XL-5200  
KDS-60A2020: 1413 × 988× 514 mm  
3
1
VIDEO IN 1/2/3:  
(55 /4 × 39 × 20 /4 inches)  
YP P (Component Video) (VIDEO 2 only):  
B
R
Mass:  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced,  
sync negative  
PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
KDS-50A2020: 34 kg (75 lb.)  
KDS-55A2020: 38 kg (83 lb. 13 oz.)  
KDS-60A2020: 43 kg (94 lb. 13 oz.)  
PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Signal format: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i  
S VIDEO (4-pin mini DIN) (VIDEO 1 only):  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative  
Supplied accessories:  
Remote control RM-YD010 (1)  
Size AA batteries (2)  
C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms  
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative  
500 mVrms (100% modulation)  
Impedance: 47 kilohms  
Operating Instructions (1)  
Quick Setup Guide (1)  
Warranty Card (1)  
VIDEO:  
AUDIO:  
Product Registration Card (1)  
HD/DVD IN 4/5:  
Optional accessories:  
YP P (Component Video):  
B
R
TV Stand:  
SU-RS11M(KDS-50A2020)  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced,  
sync negative  
PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
SU-RS11X(KDS-55A2020/KDS-60A2020)  
Lamp: XL-5200  
The availability of optional accessories  
PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Signal format: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i  
500 mVrms (100% modulation)  
Impedance: 47 kilohms  
depends on its stock.  
AUDIO:  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
HDMI IN 6/7:  
HDMI:  
Video: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p  
Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and  
48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits  
AUDIO (for HDMI IN 7):  
500 mVrms (100% modulation)  
Impedance: 47 kilohms  
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Index  
0-9 buttons 22  
4:3 Default 40  
5.1 Channel DVD using with  
remote control 29  
CineMotion 8, 47  
Clear White 36  
Clock/Timers 46  
Color Matrix 45  
Color Temp. 35, 50  
GUIDE button 23  
480p/480i), described 18, 20  
HDMI IN jack, described 19  
High-Definition Multimedia  
Horizontal Center 40, 50  
Hue 34  
A
A/V Sync 38  
Advanced Iris 34, 49  
Advanced Settings 36  
Alternate Audio 23, 38  
ANT button 22  
AUDIO IN jack, described 18  
Audio Out 38  
AUDIO OUT jack, described 20  
Auto Adjustment 50  
Auto Program 41  
Auto Wide 39  
Satellite receiver 15  
Detail Enhancer 36  
Diagnostics 41  
Info Banner 45  
Infrared Receiver (IR) 31  
Digital Channels 41  
Digital Rating 43  
Display Area 40  
DISPLAY button 25  
Display Mode 49  
DRC Palette 35  
using with remote control 28  
DVR/VCR Record buttons 24  
JUMP button 22  
B
L
Balance 37  
Label Channels 41  
Label Video Inputs 45  
LAMP LED 31  
Lamp, replacing 5154  
Language 46  
Bass 37  
BBE 37  
BD/DVD MENU button 24  
BD/DVD TOP MENU button 24  
BD/DVD, DVR/VCR Operating  
buttons 24  
Black Corrector 36  
Blu-ray Disc Player  
Live Color 36  
E
Edge Enhancer 36  
English Rating 44  
ENT button 22  
using with remote control 29  
Brightness 34, 50  
External Inputs 32  
Favorites 33  
C
Cable, CABLE  
Settings 33  
connecting with VCR 16  
jack, described 20  
using with remote control 28  
Caption Vision (CC)  
described 45  
programming 48  
CH +/– button 25  
Change Password 43  
CHANNEL +/– button 31  
Channels  
MENU button 25, 31  
Favorite Channels 41  
French Rating 44  
FUNCTION buttons 22  
Menu Color 47  
Movie Rating 43  
MTS 37  
MUTING button 24  
G
N
Game Mode 45  
Gamma 36  
Guide 23  
Noise Reduction 35  
creating labels 41  
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Speaker 31, 38  
O
Steady Sound 9, 37  
Support Belt 11  
Off, turning off the TV 24, 31  
On, turning on the TV 24, 31  
SURROUND button 22  
P
Parental Control 8  
Password, changing 43  
PC IN jack 20  
Phase 50  
Picture 34, 50  
PICTURE button 25  
Picture Mode 34  
Pitch 50  
POWER button 24, 31  
POWER LED 31  
Power Saving 47  
Problems, Troubleshooting 55–  
59  
set current time 46  
TOOLS button 25  
Troubleshooting 5559  
Turning on/off the TV 24, 31  
TV POWER button 24  
TV Rating 44  
TV/VIDEO button 22, 31  
Product Information 47  
Program options setting 23  
U.S.A. Rating 44  
R
V
VCR  
Rating 42  
Remote control  
using with remote control 28  
with cable, connecting 16  
Vertical Center 40, 50  
Vertical Size 40  
VHF/UHF jack, described 20  
Video 1-7 45  
Video 2 (Component) 46  
VIDEO IN jack, described 18, 20  
VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks,  
inserting batteries 22  
programming 26, 27  
Reset 34, 36, 37, 49, 50  
RETURN button 23  
S
S VIDEO jack, described 20  
Satellite receiver  
connecting 15  
using with remote control 28  
Select Country 43  
Settings  
Viewing Blocked Programs 44  
VISUAL SEARCH button 24  
VOL +/– button 24  
VOLUME +/– button 31  
Channel 41  
Parental Lock 42  
PC 49  
Picture 34  
Screen 39  
Setup 45  
W
Sound 37  
Sharpness 35  
WEGA Engine 8  
White Balance 36  
WIDE button 25  
Wide Mode 39, 50  
Wide Screen Mode 8  
Show/Hide Channels 41  
SLEEP button 22  
SOUND button 22  
Sound Mode 37, 50  
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