Sony Projection Television KDS 50A3000 KDS 55A3000 KDS 60A3000 User Manual

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For Your Convenience  
Please contact Sony directly if you:  
• Have questions on the use of your television after reading your Operating Instruction manual  
and Quick Setup Guide  
• Experience difficulty operating your television  
Contact Sony Customer Support at:  
or 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  
SXRD Projection TV  
Operating Instructions  
KDS-50A3000  
KDS-55A3000  
KDS-60A3000  
Printed in U.S.A.  
© 2007 Sony Corporation  
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However, there is no guarantee that  
CAUTION  
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  
Owner’s Record  
Use the following Sony TVs with the following  
TV-stand.  
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 TV.  
Sony TV Model No.  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by  
one or more of the following measures:  
KDS-50A3000/KDS-55A3000/  
KDS-60A3000  
Model Name  
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
Sony TV-Stand  
SU-RS12X  
Model No.  
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/  
TV technician for help.  
Use with other TV-stands may cause instability  
and possibly result in injury.  
Serial No.  
To Customers  
Sufficient expertise is required for installing  
the specified TV. Be sure to subcontract the  
installation to a Sony dealer or licensed  
contractor and pay adequate attention to safety  
during the installation.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do  
not expose this TV to rain or moisture.  
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.  
Note  
CAUTION  
This television includes a QAM demodulator  
which should allow you to receive  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
Safety  
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unscrambled digital cable television  
ATTENTION  
Operate the TV only on 120 V AC.  
Use the AC power cord specified by Sony  
and suitable for the voltage where you use  
it.  
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.  
If you will not be using the TV for several  
days, disconnect the power by pulling the  
plug itself. Never pull on the cord.  
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.  
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,  
NE PAS OUVRIR  
PRECAUCION  
RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO  
NO ABRIR  
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Trademark Information  
This symbol is intended to alert  
the user to the presence of  
uninsulated “dangerous voltage”  
within the TV’s enclosure that  
may be of sufficient magnitude to  
constitute a risk of electric shock  
to persons.  
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.,  
registered in the U.S. and other countries.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing  
LLC.  
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Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D  
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
This symbol is intended to alert  
the user to the presence of  
important operating and  
maintenance (servicing)  
instructions in the literature  
accompanying the TV.  
When disconnecting AC power cord, the  
power cord should be easily accessible for  
disconnection.  
For details concerning safety precautions,  
Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.  
SXRD, “BRAVIA” and  
,
Motionflow, Photo TV HD, S-Force, BRAVIA  
Theatre Sync, , DMex and “x.v. Color” are  
trademarks or registered marks of Sony  
Corporation.  
The TV shall not be exposed to dripping or  
splashing and no objects filled with liquids,  
such as vases, shall be placed on the TV.  
Installing  
“XMB” and “xross media bar” are the  
trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony  
Computer Entertainment Inc.  
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The TV should be installed near an easily  
accessible power outlet.  
CAUTION  
To prevent electric shock, do not use this  
polarized AC plug with an extension cord,  
receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can  
be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.  
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.  
Use the TV at temperatures between 41°F  
(5°C) and 95°F (35°C).  
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.  
“PLAYSTATION” is a registered trademark  
and “PS3” is a trademark of Sony Computer  
Entertainment Inc.  
Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark  
of Adobe Systems Incorporated in United  
States and/or other countries.  
Declaration of Conformity  
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Trade Name: SONY  
Model: KDS-50A3000/KDS-55A3000/  
KDS-60A3000  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,  
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.  
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NOTIFICATION  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and  
used in accordance with the instructions, may  
cause harmful interference to radio  
communications.  
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Contents  
Programming Non-Sony Video  
Equipment.................................................25  
The Four Steps to Full HD Experience:  
Using Other Equipment with Your Remote  
TV Home Menu: XMB (XrossMediaBar)..........7  
Accessing the Equipment Connected to  
Your TV.........................................................30  
Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna  
System......................................................13  
Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna  
System......................................................13  
Using HDMI Control for BRAVIA Theatre  
Sync™.......................................................17  
4. Setting Up the Channel List  
Remote Control and TV Controls/  
Inserting Batteries into the Remote  
Control.......................................................19  
Quick Setup Guide (separate volume)  
Provides a variety of optional equipment  
connection diagrams.  
Customer Support  
On-line Registration  
United States  
Canada  
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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.  
Important  
Safety  
Instructions  
13) Unplug this apparatus during  
lightning storms or when unused  
for long periods of time.  
1) Read these instructions.  
2) Keep these instructions.  
3) Heed all warnings.  
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  
4) Follow all instructions.  
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.  
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 5.  
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.  
8) Do not install near any heat sources  
such as radiators, heat registers,  
stoves, or other apparatus (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Antenna Grounding According to the NEC  
Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna  
Grounding.  
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.  
Antenna lead-in  
wire  
Antenna discharge  
unit (NEC Section  
810-20)  
Ground clamp  
11) Only use attachments/accessories  
specified by the manufacturer.  
Electrical  
service  
equipment  
Grounding  
conductors (NEC  
section 810-21)  
Ground clamps  
Power service grounding  
electrode system (NEC  
Art 250 Part H)  
NEC: National  
Electrical Code  
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Before carrying the TV, disconnect any accessories or cables.  
Electric shock  
Do not touch the AC power cord or the TV with a wet  
hand. If you plug/unplug the AC power cord from the TV  
with a wet hand, it may cause electric shock.  
KDS-50A3000  
KDS-55A3000/  
KDS-60A3000  
Cleaning  
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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.  
For Safe Operations  
Always switch off by pressing POWER button on the remote or the TV  
first to ensure proper lamp cooling process.  
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Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry soft 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.  
Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this unit.  
Cleaning this unit with a plugged AC power cord  
may result in electric shock.  
Caution  
Do not use the TV at altitudes higher than 3,000 m, as doing so might  
cause malfunction.  
About the TV  
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  
on the screen. This is a structural property of the panel and is not a defect.  
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Installation  
On Contamination on the Screen Surface  
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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.  
The screen surface has a special coating to reduce reflections. To prevent  
screen damage, clean the screen as follows:  
Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight.  
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Clean the screen with a soft cloth.  
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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  
When installing your TV against a wall, keep it at least 4 inches (10  
cm) away from the wall.  
To remove hard contamination, use a cloth moistened with a solution  
of mild detergent and water. Do not spray cleaning solution directly  
onto the TV. It should only be sprayed to moisten the cleaning cloth.  
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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.  
Projection Lamp  
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Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source. It is time to replace  
the lamp with a new one (not supplied) when:  
Service  
the message, “Projection lamp is nearing end of life. Please  
replace the lamp.” appears on the screen,  
Damage Requiring Service  
Do not attempt to service the set by yourself since  
opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous  
voltage or other hazards.  
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 44.)  
When the lamp eventually burns out, you may hear a noticeable pop  
sound. This is normal and is inherent in this type of lamp.  
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to  
qualified service personnel.  
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.  
Cooling Fans  
This TV uses cooling fans. You may hear the noise of fans 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.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other  
hazards.  
Disposal of Used Batteries  
To preserve our environment, dispose of used batteries according to your  
local laws or regulations.  
For Safety  
For Customers in the United States  
Be Careful When Moving the  
TV  
Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of  
these materials may be regulated due to  
environmental considerations. For disposal or  
recycling information, please contact your local  
authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance  
(http://www.eiae.org).  
When you place the TV in position, be careful  
not to drop it on your foot or fingers.  
Watch your footing while installing the TV.  
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.  
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Carry the TV with the specified number of persons (see page 8).  
Hold the TV tightly when carrying it.  
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Welcome to the World of BRAVIA™  
Thank you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. The quality of the image  
you see on your BRAVIA TV is only as good as the quality of the signal it receives. To experience  
the full detail of your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming. Your BRAVIA TV can  
receive and display HD programming from:  
• Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna  
• HD cable subscription  
• HD satellite subscription  
• Blu-ray Disc™ Player or other external equipment  
Contact your cable or satellite provider for information on upgrading to HD programming.  
To learn more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV  
The Four Steps to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup  
Along with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a  
source of HD programming and proper setup connections. This manual explains basic setup  
connections (see page 13). The Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, illustrates how to  
connect other optional equipment.  
Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio  
You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement and high-impact visuals from 1080 HD  
signals. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you will notice  
a big difference. The 1080 HD signals provide more than twice the vertical resolution of the  
standard TV signal.  
High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with different aspect ratios (the  
width-to-height ratio of the image). HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standard-  
definition TV.  
16:9 (high-definition) source  
Most HDTV signals use a wide screen aspect ratio  
of 16:9. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA screen and  
maintains a crisp, clear, vivid picture.  
4:3 (standard-definition) source  
Most standard-definition signals use a boxy 4:3  
aspect ratio. When a 4:3 image is displayed on an  
HDTV, you will see black bars on the sides. The  
picture quality may not be as sharp as with HD  
sources.  
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You can use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see pages 22, 35  
and 37).  
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TV Home Menu: XMB (XrossMediaBar)  
The XMBis a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. The  
XMBis an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. Press the  
HOME button on your remote control to access the XMB.  
Product Support  
Clock/Timers  
Media  
Settings  
Category  
Bar  
Sound  
Screen  
Video Options  
TV  
Category Object Bar  
From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control:  
Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 32 for customization  
options).  
TV Channels: available channels are displayed on the vertical Category Object Bar.  
External Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other inputs can also be selected  
from the Category Object Bar for the External Inputs.  
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Getting Started  
If you have connected cables and cords, be sure to  
unplug them before moving the TV.  
1. Installing the TV  
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 may damage 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.  
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-RS12X with a support belt designed for your  
TV.  
Do not grasp the  
pedestal or the front  
panel of the TV.  
When moving the TV, hold it as shown in the  
illustration below.  
KDS-50A3000  
Place one hand to the lower portion of the front  
cabinet while grasping the top with the other hand.  
KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000  
Place one hand in the hole on the lower portion of  
the rear cabinet while grasping the top with the  
other hand.  
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• When using the SU-RS12X stand for your TV, you  
must use the support belt.  
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When Installing Your TV against a Wall  
Recommended Viewing Area  
Your viewing position may affect the picture  
quality.  
For the best picture quality, install your TV within  
the areas shown below.  
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.  
Model  
Viewing distance  
12 inches  
(approx. 30 cm)  
KDS-50A3000  
KDS-55A3000  
KDS-60A3000  
min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m)  
min. 6.8 ft. (approx. 2.1 m)  
min. 7.0 ft. (approx. 2.2 m)  
4 inches  
(10 cm)  
4 inches  
(10 cm)  
Horizontal Viewing Area  
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• Do not install the TV near any ventilation, as it may  
affect the normal TV operating temperature.  
• Be sure that the ventilation opening on the side of the  
TV is not blocked by curtains or other materials.  
• Dirt may accumulate near the ventilation when the TV  
is placed against the wall depending on its material.  
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Screen  
Speaker Grille  
To minimize reflection, the screen surface has a  
special coating.  
Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage the  
screen surface. Special care is required.  
You can replace the speaker grille with another  
grille, sold separately. Only remove the speaker  
grille when replacing it. For details, see the  
instructions supplied with the speaker grille.  
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 5  
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 image retention.  
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 Indicator flashes 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:  
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After turning on your TV, it may take a while  
(one minute or less) before the picture  
appears.  
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When the projection lamp wears out, the  
screen goes dark. Replace the lamp with a  
new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not  
supplied).  
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After lamp is replaced, please set the Lamp  
Replacement option in the General  
settings (see page 43).  
“How to Replace the Lamp”, see page 44.  
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• 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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2. Locating Inputs and Outputs  
Left Side  
0
DMex/  
SERVICE  
COMPONENT IN  
(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)  
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AUDIO  
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AUDIO  
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PC IN  
5
6
7
8
9
Item  
Description  
1 VHF/UHF/CABLE RF input that connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna.  
2 VIDEO IN 1  
Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has  
S VIDEO. The S VIDEO provides better picture quality than composite video (3)  
connection.  
S VIDEO  
If both composite video and S VIDEO are connected, S VIDEO signal has priority.  
3 VIDEO IN 1/2/3  
VIDEO/  
Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your A/V equipment such as  
a VCR or other video equipment.  
L(MONO)-  
AUDIO-R  
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Description  
4 DIGITAL OUT  
Connects to the optical audio input of your digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby  
Digital compatible. Dolby Digital Audio signal from the HDMI input will be output as  
PCM. Dolby Digital Audio signal from digital channels will be output as it is.  
(OPTICAL)  
5 AUDIO OUT  
Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your analog audio equipment. You can  
use these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system.  
(VAR/FIX)  
6 COMPONENT IN Connects to your equipment’s component video (YPBPR) output jack and audio (L/R)  
1/2 (1080p/1080i/ jacks. Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (2) or the  
720p/480p/480i)/ composite video (3) connection.  
L-AUDIO-R  
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• Component video (YPBPR) connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and  
1080p formats. Note that this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of  
1,920 dots × 1,080 lines.  
7 PC IN  
(RGB/AUDIO)  
Connects to a personal computer’s video output connector using an HD15-HD15 cable  
with ferrite core (analog RGB, not supplied). Can also be connected to other analog RGB  
equipment.  
See “PC Input Signal Reference Chart” on page 15 for the signals that can be displayed.  
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• 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 with ferrite core.  
• If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen  
settings on page 36.  
8 HDMI IN 1  
HDMI/  
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, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, A/V receiver as well as PC.  
HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio.  
R-AUDIO-L  
9 HDMI IN 2/3  
If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the  
HDMI IN 1 (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to the  
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 1.  
HDMI  
DVI-to-HDMI cable  
Audio cable  
DVI-to-HDMI adapter  
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• HDMI connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p  
formats. Note that this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots ×  
1,080 lines.  
• Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo.  
• When HDMI control compatible equipment is connected, communication with the  
connected equipment is supported. Refer to page 43 to set up this communication.  
• When connecting an HDMI control compatible audio system with HDMI jack, be sure  
to also connect to the OPTICAL OUT jack.  
x
0 DMe / SERVICE  
This USB port is for service only unless you are connecting the optional BRAVIA  
external module (DMe ).  
x
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3. Connecting the TV  
HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box  
You can also enjoy high-definition programming  
by subscribing to a high-definition cable service or  
a high-definition satellite service. For the best  
possible picture, make sure you connect this  
equipment to your TV via the HDMI or  
component video (with audio) input on the back of  
your TV.  
Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna  
System  
You can enjoy high-definition and standard-  
definition digital programming (if available in  
your area) along with standard-definition analog  
programming.  
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Shown with HDMI Connection  
• This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital  
programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and  
external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC).  
Side of TV  
• It is strongly recommended that you connect the  
antenna/cable input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to  
receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead  
cable can be easily affected by radio frequency  
interference, resulting in signal degradation.  
L
R
AUDIO  
RGB  
AUDIO  
1
2
3
PC IN  
Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)  
75-ohm coaxial  
Side of TV  
cable  
VHF/UHF/CABLE input  
HDMI cable  
CATV/Satellite  
antenna cable  
Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna  
System  
HD cable box/  
HD satellite box  
Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to  
switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna  
programming, as indicated below.  
A-B RF switch  
Side of TV  
A
B
Cable  
VHF/UHF/CABLE input  
Antenna  
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• Be sure to set the Cable setting to On or Off in the  
Channel settings for the type of input signal you  
choose (see page 39).  
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Shown with DVI Connection  
AUDIO-R  
(red)  
AUDIO-L  
CATV/Satellite  
antenna cable  
Audio cable  
Side of TV  
(white)  
HD cable box/  
HD satellite box  
L
R
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
1
2
3
RGB  
PC IN  
DVI-to-HDMI  
cable  
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• If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN 1 (with DVI-to-HDMI  
cable or adapter) jack and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 1. For details, see  
page 12.  
Shown with Component Connection  
Side of TV  
DMex/  
SERVICE  
COMPONENT IN  
(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)  
CATV/Satellite  
antenna cable  
VHF/UHF/CABLE  
1
2
VIDEO IN  
2
S VIDEO  
1
3
Y
HD cable box/  
HD satellite box  
P
P
L
B
VIDEO  
R
(MONO)  
L
AUDIO  
R
AUDIO  
R
AUDIO-R (red)  
AUDIO-L (white)  
PR (red)  
PB (blue)  
Y (green)  
Component video cable  
Audio cable  
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PC  
Use the TV as a monitor for your PC.  
Shown below with the HD15 to HD15 connection. This TV can also be connected to a PC with DVI or  
HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.)  
Side of TV  
L
R
AUDIO  
RGB  
AUDIO  
1
2
3
PC IN  
HD15-HD15  
cable (analog  
RGB)  
Connect to an HDMI compatible  
PC with an HDMI cable.  
Audio cable  
(stereo mini plugs)  
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• Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an HD15-  
HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB, not  
supplied) and audio cable (page 12).  
PC Input Signal Reference Chart  
After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below.  
Resolution  
Signals  
Horizontal  
frequency (kHz)  
Vertical  
frequency (Hz)  
Standard  
Horizontal  
(Pixel)  
640  
×
Vertical  
(Line)  
480  
VGA  
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
31.5  
37.5  
31.5  
37.9  
46.9  
48.4  
56.5  
60.0  
47.4  
47.8  
60.3  
47.7  
64.0  
80.0  
67.5  
60  
75  
70  
60  
75  
60  
70  
75  
60  
60  
75  
60  
60  
75  
60  
VGA  
640  
720  
480  
400  
600  
600  
768  
768  
768  
768  
768  
768  
768  
1024  
1024  
1080  
VESA  
VGA-T  
SVGA  
XGA  
800  
VESA Guidelines  
VESA  
800  
1024  
1024  
1024  
1280  
1280  
1280  
1360  
1280  
1280  
1920  
VESA Guidelines  
VESA  
VESA  
WXGA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
SXGA  
HDTV  
• 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  
detected automatically. (PC reboot may be necessary.)  
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• This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or  
Composite Sync.  
• This TV’s PC VGA input does not support interlaced  
signals.  
• When in PC input, the edge of the picture may be  
cropped, or a black frame may appear around the  
picture. See page 22 to adjust the screen.  
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Other Equipment  
Camcorder  
Game system  
VCR  
Digital  
recorder  
VHF/UHF/  
CABLE  
DMex/  
SRVCE  
COMPONENT IN  
(180p/108i/70p480p/480i)  
VHF/UHF/CABLE  
1
2
VDEO IN  
2
S VIDEO  
1
3
Y
P
P
L
B
VIDEO  
R
(MONO)  
L
Side of TV  
AUDIO  
R
AUDIO  
R
L
R
L
R
DIGITAL OUT  
AUDIO UT  
AUDIO  
RGB  
AUDIO  
(OPTICAL)  
(VAR/FI)  
1
2
3
PC IN  
Digital  
satellite  
receiver  
DVD  
player  
Digital  
cable box  
Digital audio Analog  
equipment  
audio  
equipment  
(A/V Receiver/Home Theater)  
Personal  
computer  
Blu-ray  
Audio  
Personal Camcorder  
Disc Player/ system computer  
PS3  
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• Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV.  
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Using HDMI Control for BRAVIA  
Theatre Sync™  
This TV is equipped with BRAVIA Theatre Sync.  
The HDMI Control function enables BRAVIA  
Theatre Sync to allow communication between  
Sony TV’s and Sony equipment. Only Sony  
equipment with HDMI Control capability is  
supported.  
To Connect HDMI Control Equipment  
Use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo for  
connection. See page 16 or see the HDMI  
connection shown in the Quick Setup Guide  
provided with the TV documentation.  
Setting the HDMI Control  
In order for the HDMI Control function to operate,  
the TV and other Sony HDMI Control equipment  
must be setup. See page 43 on how to turn the  
HDMI Control On. For other equipment, refer to  
the operating instructions for that equipment.  
HDMI Control Available with Your TV  
Once the supported equipment is connected, the  
following operations are available:  
Turn off the equipment automatically when  
you turn off the TV.  
When the connected equipment is turned on  
by One-Touch-Play, the TV will automatically  
turn on and select the respective HDMI input.  
Automatically turn on equipment listed under  
the External Inputs on the XMBwhen  
selected, see pages 7 and 30.  
When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Theatre  
Sync is connected, the following additional  
operations are possible:  
Turning on the A/V receiver when the TV is  
turned on.  
Automatically switching to the audio output of  
the A/V receiver’s attached speakers.  
Adjusting the volume and muting of the A/V  
receiver with the TV’s remote control.  
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• The A/V receiver cannot be selected from the XMB .  
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4. Setting Up the Channel List  
– Initial Setup  
The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn  
on the TV for the first time.  
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• If you accidentally turn off the TV during the Initial  
Setup process, the Initial Setup will restart from the  
beginning when the TV is turned back on.  
• The Auto Program may be canceled while the  
channels are being scanned. Press RETURN first then  
press either B/b on the remote control, highlight “Yes”  
to cancel or “No” to resume Auto Program.  
Initial Setup  
Step 1 of 5  
Please select a language. Language settings will apply to on screen display as  
well as default audio for digital channels.  
Highlight a choice and press  
to continue.  
To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto  
Program at a Later Time  
English  
Español  
Français  
Select the Initial Setup feature from the XMB™  
or refer to the Initial Setup described on page 43.  
To run Auto Program, see page 39.  
To Add Digital Channels  
After you finish connecting the TV, you can run  
Initial Setup to create a list of available analog  
and digital channels if you have connected an  
antenna or cable directly to the TV’s VHF/UHF/  
CABLE input.  
Use the Add Digital Channels feature as  
described on page 39. (Useful for antenna  
installations.)  
You will be prompted to select the language of  
your choice to be used for all the on-screen  
settings.  
Use the remote control to navigate through the  
Initial Setup:  
To Display the Picture in Your Preferred  
Aspect Ratio  
Select the proper Wide Mode as described on  
pages 35 and 37.  
You may want to set up convenient features such  
as Favorites (see page 20), Show/Hide  
Channels (page 39), Edit Channel Labels  
(page 40) when Auto Program is completed.  
V/v button:  
Allows you to highlight options  
where applicable.  
button:  
Allows you to select the  
highlighted option and advance  
to the next screen.  
B button:  
Allows you to move back to the  
previous screen.  
b button:  
Allows you to move to the next  
screen.  
Follow the help text provided on the screen to run  
Auto Program with the connected signal source  
or select Skip to skip the Auto Program if you  
are receiving channels from a cable box or satellite  
receiver and the VHF/UHF/CABLE input is not  
connected. The Auto Program will scan for  
available channels. When the Auto Program is  
completed, the TV will display how many analog  
and digital channels are found.  
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Using the TV Features  
Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators  
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control  
Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching  
e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the  
Push and slide  
to open.  
battery compartment of the remote control.  
Remote Control and TV Controls  
Buttons located at the right side of the TV will operate the same as these buttons  
on the remote control.  
1
2
3
POWER  
CHANNEL  
VOLUME  
INPUT  
HOME  
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• The 5, PLAY and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. Use them as a reference  
when operating the TV.  
Button  
Description  
1 DISPLAY Press once to display the information pertaining to the  
channel and/or program when available. The OSD (On Screen  
Display) will time out in a few seconds or press again to  
immediately turn off the display. You can also set the display  
to show minimal information. See Info Banner on page 43.  
2 SLEEP  
Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes  
(Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min or 120min)  
that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off. To  
cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until Off  
appears.  
3
FUNCTION The FUNCTION button indicator lights up momentarily  
Buttons  
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 25 for programming the remote control.  
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Button  
Description  
4 0-9 ENT  
Press 0-9 to select a channel; the channel changes after two  
seconds. Press ENT to change channels immediately.  
5
Use with 0-9 and ENT to select digital channels.  
For example, to enter 2.1, press  
,
,
and ENT.  
2
1
6 FREEZE  
Press once to display a frozen image with the current program  
in a window. Press again to return to the current program.  
4
5
Freeze  
Frozen  
picture  
Current  
program  
6
7
8
9
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• With the Freeze feature active, some features are unavailable.  
• While the Freeze feature is active, pressing HOME will  
0
deactivate Freeze and display the XMB™  
.
• If Parental Lock settings are in use, only the frozen  
picture view is available and the audio is disabled.  
qa  
7 CC  
Press to turn on and off the Closed Captions (CC). To  
change or customize CC Display, see page 40.  
x
8 DMe  
Press to access features in the optional BRAVIA external  
information. The module may not be available in your region.  
9 SOUND  
Press to cycle through different sound settings: Dynamic for  
enhanced treble and bass, Standard for spoken dialog and  
Custom to customize the sound settings including the  
Sound Booster setting.  
0
FAVORITES Press once to display the stored favorite channel list.  
You can store up to 30 channels in your Favorites list.  
How to Add to Favorites  
While tuned to the channel you want to add to the list, press  
OPTIONS and highlight “Add to Favorites”, then press  
A confirmation message of “Channel added to Favorites” will  
appear for a few seconds.  
.
How to Remove from Favorites  
While tuned to a channel that exists in the Favorites list,  
press OPTIONS and highlight “Remove from Favorites”,  
then press  
.
A confirmation message of “Channel removed from  
Favorites” will appear for a few seconds.  
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Your Favorites list will be cleared each time you run Auto  
Program (see pages 18 and 39 for Auto Program).  
qa RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen  
when displaying menu items and settings.  
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Button  
Description  
qs BD, DVD When FUNCTION is selected with BD (Blu-ray Disc),  
or STB DVD or STB, these buttons operate the video equipment you  
Operating have programmed into the remote control. For details, see  
ql  
w;  
Buttons  
27.  
&
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  
wa  
(if any) or to live TV when playing back a recorded program.  
m (fast reverse): Press to play a program in fast rewind  
mode.  
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 THEATER Press to turn on and off the Theater Mode. The picture  
settings will be set for a cinema-like experience and the audio  
will be switched to the audio output of the attached speakers  
of your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system.  
qs  
qd  
Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be connected  
by an HDMI connection to your TV (see page 16 for details).  
qf VOL +/–  
Press to adjust the volume.  
qf  
qg  
qg MUTING  
Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore  
the sound.  
qh DVR/VCR z REC: Press to record. Pressing this button alone starts the  
Record  
recording process.  
X REC PAUSE: Press to pause the recording.  
x REC STOP: Press to stop the recording.  
qh  
Buttons  
qj  
qk  
qj BD/DVD  
Press to display the top menu of the BD/DVD disc.  
Press to display the BD/DVD disc menu.  
TOP MENU  
qk BD/DVD  
MENU  
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• For more information, refer to the operating manual of the  
connected equipment.  
ql POWER  
Press to turn on and off the external equipment selected by the  
FUNCTION buttons 3.  
w; TV  
Press to turn on and off the TV.  
POWER  
wa JUMP  
Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The TV  
alternates between the current channel and the last channel  
that was selected.  
JUMP  
JUMP  
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Button  
Description  
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  
35).  
Changing the Wide Screen Mode  
(For PC timing, see below)  
4:3 Original source  
Standard-definition source  
16:9 Original source  
High-definition source  
m
m
Wide Zoom  
Wide Zoom  
ws  
Normal  
Full  
Normal  
Full  
Zoom  
Zoom  
Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing  
Incoming PC signal  
Less than 16:9 PC format  
Incoming PC signal  
16:9 PC format  
m
m
(May not be  
available in  
some  
(May not be  
Normal  
Full 1  
Full 2  
Zoom  
Normal  
Full 1  
available in  
some  
formats.)  
formats.)  
(May not be  
available in  
some  
(May not be  
available in  
some  
Zoom  
formats.)  
formats.)  
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• It is normal to have a black frame surrounding the picture  
with all input formats.  
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Button  
Description  
wd PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes:  
Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Photo, Custom. (Available  
options depend on the current mode.) The picture modes can  
also be accessed in the Picture settings. For details, see  
Picture settings on page 32.  
wf INPUT  
Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode.  
Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs.  
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• Inputs can be changed by pressing V/v and  
while the list  
of External Inputs is displayed.  
• See page 42 on setting up the External Inputs labels,  
including the Skip feature.  
wg V/v/B/b  
Press V/v/B/b to move the on-screen cursor. Press  
to  
select/confirm an item.  
wd  
wf  
wh OPTIONS Press to display a list of convenient functions and menu  
shortcuts. The OPTIONS menu items vary based on input  
and content.  
wg  
wh  
wj  
Menu Item  
Picture  
Sound  
Motion Enhancer  
Speakers  
Add to Favorites/  
Reference Page  
Remove from Favorites  
MTS  
Alternate Audio  
Digital Rating  
Screen  
wk  
wl  
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Motion Enhancer can only be set for the current input.  
• When Digital Rating is selected, an icon appears to inform  
you of the current program's digital rating.  
wj HOME  
Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB to access the TV  
Home Menu items such as the TV Settings TV channels and  
,
Product Support  
Clock/Timers  
Sound  
Screen  
Video Options  
TV  
Press HOME again to exit the XMB  
.
wk CH +/–  
Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through  
channels, press and hold down either +/–.  
wl F1/F2  
Press to select the function of connected components. For  
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Indicators  
1
2
3
4
5
TIMER  
LAMP  
POWER  
Item  
Description  
1 Speaker  
2 TIMER LED  
Outputs the audio signal.  
Lights up in orange when the timer is set. This LED will remain lit even if the TV is  
turned off. For details, see page 32.  
3 LAMP LED  
The projection lamp has burned out. Replace it with a new one (see page 44).  
4 POWER LED  
Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. Also lights up in red during the diagnostics.  
5 (IR) Infrared  
Receives IR signals from the remote control.  
Do not place anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected.  
Receiver  
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Press  
while the FUNCTION button is lit.  
Programming the Remote  
Control  
The selected FUNCTION button will blink  
twice if your equipment is programmed  
correctly and five times if it is not.  
To Confirm the Programming  
2
3
If you can turn on and off the equipment by  
POWER  
pressing the green  
button, then the  
programming is complete. If not, try the next code  
listed.  
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• In some cases, you may not be able to program your  
remote control. If this is the case, use your equipment’s  
own remote control.  
• Any one of the FUNCTION buttons can be  
programmed to operate other equipment regardless of  
the labeling. For example, if programmed with the  
2
4
correct code,  
can operate DVD/VCR combo  
equipment. This is useful if your equipment does not  
match the labeled buttons available. Make note of your  
equipment’s programmed button.  
You may program one equipment per FUNCTION  
button.  
Operating Sony Brand Video  
Equipment  
The remote control is preset as indicated below so  
that you do not need to program the remote  
control.  
Sony Equipment  
Programmable Code Number  
101 (Sony Blu-ray Disc Player)  
751 (Sony DVD Player)  
BD  
DVD  
STB  
801 (Sony Satellite Receiver)  
Programming Non-Sony Video  
Equipment  
Follow the steps below to program your TV’s  
remote control.  
1
In the space provided below, write down the  
three-digit code of your equipment found on  
the Manufacturer’s Codes List on page 26.  
If more than one code is listed, try entering  
the code listed first.  
Code No.  
2
3
Press and hold  
simultaneously to light the FUNCTION  
button.  
,
or  
and  
Enter the three-digit code using  
-
while  
the selected button is lit. If the code is not  
entered within 10 seconds, you must repeat  
step 2.  
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VCRs  
Manufacturer’s Codes  
Manufacturer Code  
Signature 2000  
(M. Ward)  
SV2000  
327, 338  
Manufacturer Code  
Sony  
DVD Players  
301, 302, 303  
(VHS, 8mm, Beta)  
348  
327  
338  
Manufacturer Code  
Sylvania  
Symphonic  
Tashiro  
Tatung  
308, 309, 310, 338  
338  
332  
314, 336, 337  
314, 336, 337, 338  
308, 309  
311, 312  
327, 328, 331, 332,  
335  
Sony DV  
Admiral  
(M. Ward)  
Aiwa*  
Audio Dynamic 314, 337  
Broksonic  
Canon  
Citizen  
Craig  
Curtis Mathes  
Daewoo  
DBX  
Dimensia  
Emerson  
Sony  
751, 763  
General Electric/ 755  
RCA  
338, 344  
Hitachi  
758  
Teac  
JVC  
756  
Technics  
Toshiba  
Wards  
317, 319  
308, 309  
332  
302, 332  
304, 309, 338  
309, 312, 341  
314, 336, 337  
304  
316, 317, 318, 319,  
320, 341  
330, 335  
338  
Magnavox  
Mitsubishi  
Oritron  
757  
761  
759  
Panasonic  
Philips  
753  
757  
Yamaha  
Zenith  
314, 330, 336, 337  
331  
Pioneer  
752, 778  
RCA/PROSCAN 755  
Cable Boxes  
Samsung  
Toshiba  
Zenith  
758  
754  
760, 762  
Manufacturer Code  
Sony  
230  
Fisher  
Funai  
Hamlin/Regal  
222, 223, 224, 225,  
226  
DVD/VCR Combo Units  
General Electric 304, 309, 329  
Go Video  
Goldstar  
Hitachi  
Instant Replay  
JC Penney  
Jerrold, General 201, 202, 203, 204,  
Manufacturer Code  
Instrument or  
Motorola  
Oak  
205, 206, 207, 208,  
218, 222  
227, 228, 229  
322, 339, 340  
332  
304, 305, 306, 338  
Sony  
Broksonic  
JVC  
Panasonic  
Samsung  
Toshiba  
Zenith  
767  
776  
775  
777  
774  
773  
768  
Panasonic  
Pioneer  
219, 220, 221  
211, 214, 215  
308, 309  
304, 305, 309,314,  
330, 336, 337  
314, 336, 337, 345,  
346, 347  
Scientific Atlanta 209, 210, 211  
Tocom  
Zenith  
216, 217  
212, 213  
JVC  
Kenwood  
LG  
LXI (SEARS)  
314, 332, 336, 337  
332  
305, 330, 332, 335,  
338  
308, 309, 310  
314, 336, 337  
332  
309, 335  
304, 305  
HDD/DVD Combo Units  
Satellite Receivers  
Manufacturer Code  
Manufacturer Code  
Sony  
770, 771, 772  
Sony  
801  
Magnavox  
Marantz  
Marta  
Memorex  
Minolta  
Mitsubishi/MGA 323, 324, 325, 326  
Multitech  
NEC  
Olympic  
Optimus  
Orion  
Panasonic  
Pentax  
DirecTV  
Dish Network  
Echostar  
902, 903  
810  
810  
DVD Changers  
Manufacturer Code  
General Electric 802  
Sony  
Panasonic  
765  
766  
Hitachi  
Hughes  
Humax  
JVC  
805  
804  
902, 903  
810  
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  
DVR  
Manufacturer Code  
LG  
902, 903  
809  
803  
Sony  
901  
Mitsubishi  
Panasonic  
Philips  
DirecTV  
Samsung  
902, 903  
902, 903  
811, 902, 903  
RCA/PROSCAN 802, 808, 902, 903  
Philco  
Blu-ray Disc Player (BD)  
Toshiba  
806, 807  
Philips  
Pioneer  
Quasar  
Samsung  
812, 902, 903  
Manufacturer Code  
Sony  
101, 102, 103  
* If an Aiwa VCR does not work even  
though you enter the code for Aiwa,  
enter the code for Sony instead.  
RCA/PROSCAN 304, 305, 308, 309,  
5.1ch DVD AV System  
310, 311, 312, 313,  
329  
309, 324, 328, 330,  
335, 338  
Manufacturer Code  
Realistic  
Sony (DAV)  
601, 602, 603, 604  
Sansui  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
Scott  
314  
313, 321, 322  
330, 335  
312, 313, 321, 323,  
324, 325, 326, 335  
AV Receivers  
Manufacturer Code  
Sony  
764  
Sharp  
327, 328  
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Using Other Equipment with  
Your Remote Control  
Make sure that the equipment is programmed on  
the remote control (page 25).  
To Do This ...  
Stop  
Press ...  
x
Fast forward  
Rewind the tape  
M
m
Press INPUT repeatedly until you see the video  
input on the screen for your connected equipment.  
Remote control tips are provided below.  
X (press again to resume  
normal playback)  
Pause  
DVD Player or DVD Changer  
~
To Do This ...  
Press ...  
• Equipment marked with an (*) below may not  
necessarily be activated by the suggested button if it  
has been programmed with another FUNCTION  
button.  
Activate the remote control to operate  
the DVD  
DVD (FUNCTION)  
Turn on/off  
POWER  
F1  
• Use the remote control supplied with your connected  
equipment if a function cannot be operated.  
If you have a DVD changer, to skip  
disc  
Play  
Stop  
H
x
Cable Box  
To Do This ...  
Press ...  
X (press again to resume  
normal playback)  
Pause  
Activate the remote control to operate  
the cable box  
STB (FUNCTION)  
m to fast reverse or M to  
fast forward the disc when  
pressed during playback  
Step through different  
tracks of the disc  
Turn on/off  
POWER  
0-9, ENT  
CH +/–  
JUMP  
Select a channel  
Change channels  
Back to previous channel  
Step through different chapters of the > to step forward or . to  
disc  
step backward  
Select a track directly  
0-9, ENT  
BD/DVD MENU or TOP  
MENU  
Display the disc menu or top menu  
Satellite Receiver  
Operate the DVD menu  
Display the system MENU  
Return  
V v B b,  
HOME  
To Do This ...  
Press ...  
Activate the remote control to operate  
the satellite receiver  
STB (FUNCTION)  
RETURN  
Turn on/off  
POWER  
0-9, ENT,  
CH +/–  
Blu-ray Disc Player (BD)  
Select a channel  
To Do This ...  
Press ...  
Change channels  
Activate the remote control to operate  
the Blu-ray Disc Player  
Back to previous channel  
Display channel number  
Display SAT Guide  
Display SAT Menu  
Move highlight (cursor)  
Select item  
JUMP  
BD (FUNCTION)  
DISPLAY  
OPTIONS  
HOME  
Turn on/off  
Play  
POWER  
H
Stop  
x
V v B b  
X (press again to resume  
normal playback)  
Pause  
m to fast reverse or M to  
fast forward the disc when  
pressed during playback  
Step through different tracks of the  
disc  
VCR*  
To Do This ...  
Press ...  
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  
BD/DVD TOP MENU  
BD/DVD TOP MENU  
V v B b,  
Activate the remote control to operate  
the VCR  
STB (FUNCTION)  
Turn on/off  
INPUT SELECT  
Select a channel  
Change channels  
Record  
POWER  
INPUT  
0-9, ENT  
CH +/–  
z
MENU ON/OFF  
HOME  
Play  
H
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To Do This ...  
Press ...  
To Do This ...  
INPUT SELECT  
MENU ON/OFF  
Press ...  
INPUT  
Specify the previous chapter/track  
Specify the next chapter/track  
.
>
HOME  
Return to the previous display  
RETURN  
HDD/DVD Combo Unit  
5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV)  
To Do This ...  
Press ...  
To Do This ...  
Press ...  
Activate the remote control to operate  
the DVD/HDD  
DVD (FUNCTION)  
POWER  
Activate the remote control to operate  
the DVD  
DVD (FUNCTION)  
Turn on/off  
Turn on/off  
POWER  
F1  
Select the HDD  
Select the DVD  
F1  
F2  
Select other equipment connected to  
the DAV  
Play  
H
x
Disk skip  
F2  
Stop  
Pause  
BD/DVD MENU or TOP  
MENU  
Display the disc menu or top menu  
X
Search the picture forward or  
backward  
Select a track directly  
0-9, ENT  
M or m during playback  
Play  
H
x
Move highlight (cursor)  
and select  
V v B b,  
Stop  
Pause  
Record  
z
x
X
X
Record stop  
Record pause  
Search the picture forward or  
backward  
M or m during playback  
Specify the previous chapter/track  
Specify the next chapter/track  
.
>
Specify the previous chapter/track  
Specify the next chapter/track  
.
>
Move highlight (cursor)  
Select item  
V v B b  
Replay  
Advance  
Master volume  
VOL +/–, MUTING  
BD/DVD MENU or TOP  
MENU  
Display the disc menu or top menu  
INPUT SELECT  
INPUT  
DVD/VCR Combo Unit  
MENU ON/OFF  
HOME  
To Do This ...  
Press ...  
Search DVD by title or chapter  
Return to the previous display  
OPTIONS  
RETURN  
Activate the remote control to operate  
the DVD/VCR  
DVD (FUNCTION)  
POWER  
Turn on/off  
AV Receiver*  
Select the DVD  
Select the VCR  
F1  
F2  
To Do This ...  
Press ...  
BD/DVD MENU or TOP  
MENU  
Display the disc menu or top menu  
Activate the remote control to operate  
the AV Receiver  
STB (FUNCTION)  
Play  
H
x
Turn on/off  
POWER  
Stop  
Pause  
Master volume  
VOL +/–, MUTING  
X
Select other input connected to AV  
receiver  
F1  
Search the picture forward or  
backward  
M or m during playback  
Move highlight (cursor)  
and select (DVD)  
DVR*  
V v B b,  
To Do This ...  
Press ...  
Record (VCR)  
z
Activate the remote control to operate  
the DVR  
CH +/– or 0-9, ENT  
(using tuner)  
DVD (FUNCTION)  
Change channels (VCR)  
Turn on/off  
Play  
POWER  
CH +/–  
(during tape playback)  
Adjust tracking (VCR)  
Index search  
H
. >  
Replay the current program for a set  
period of time  
Advance forward a set period of time  
when playing back a recorded program  
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To Do This ...  
Press ...  
Specify the previous chapter mark  
Specify the next chapter mark  
.
>
Stop  
x
Pause  
X
Record  
z
Open the Favorites List  
Open the Guide  
Open Main Menu  
Move highlight (cursor)  
Select item  
FAVORITES  
OPTIONS  
HOME  
V v B b  
Close on-screen display  
Page +/-  
RETURN  
CH+/-  
Open the RECORDINGS List  
TOP MENU  
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Using the Menus  
The HOME button allows you to access the TV Home Menu on the XMB™  
(XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety of TV features.  
Product Support  
The XMB displays the Media  
Category icons (horizontally)  
Clock/Timers  
and available features  
(vertically) within the  
highlighted icon.  
Settings  
Sound  
Screen  
The XMB is shown here with  
Settings highlighted.  
Video Options  
TV  
Media Category Icons  
Adjusting TV Settings  
Customize the TV settings with various options.  
Settings  
Explanations of different Settings start from page 32.  
• The available options vary depending on the situations and conditions applied. Unavailable options  
are grayed out or not displayed.  
Watching TV  
Select a channel.  
TV  
You can also select a TV channel using the number 0-9 or CH +/– buttons (see remote control  
section pages 20 and 23).  
Accessing the Equipment Connected to Your TV  
Watch a movie, play a game, record a program or work on your PC.  
Assign a label using the Label Inputs feature for your convenience, see page 42.  
External  
Inputs  
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Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB  
1
2
Press HOME to display the XMB.  
Press B/b to select a Media Category icon.  
Settings  
Available TV Available  
Select inputs from  
settings and channels are Video1, 2, 3  
features are listed under  
listed under the TV icon. HDMI 1, 2, 3  
the Settings  
Component 1, 2  
PC  
under the External Inputs icon.  
icon.  
3
Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar.  
(The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.)  
Product Support (page 32)  
Clock/Timers (page 32)  
Picture (page 32)  
Video Options (page 37)  
Audio Options (page 38)  
Channel (page 39)  
CC  
Closed Captions (CC) (page 40)  
Parental Lock (page 40)  
External Inputs (page 42)  
HDMI Settings (page 43)  
General (page 43)  
Initial Setup (page 43)  
4
5
6
Press  
Press  
when desired item is highlighted.  
or, V/v to select the highlighted item.  
Press RETURN or HOME to exit.  
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TV Setting Description  
Product Support  
Contact Sony  
Sony contact information is available from this screen for your convenience. Your TV’s  
specific information such as Model Name, Serial Number, Software Version and  
downloadable ratings version, if available from the TV, is displayed here.  
Signal Diagnostics  
Press  
to display the diagnostics information for the current signal.  
Clock/Timers Settings  
Current Time  
Sets the current time (day, hour, minutes, and AM/PM). The Timer feature will not be  
available until you set Current Time.  
1
2
3
4
Use the V/v/B/b button to highlight the Clock/Timers icon and press  
.
Use the V/v/B/b button to set the current time and press  
.
Press RETURN to display the confirmation screen.  
Select Yes or No to save changes you made. Selecting Yes will save your settings  
and exit the Current Time setting screen.  
Timer  
Timer can be set, so the TV tunes to a certain channel as well as a specified volume at the  
specified time you set. After this is executed the TV will turn off at the specified time you  
set.  
1
2
3
Use the V/v/B/b button to highlight the Timer icon and press  
Press to select On to set the timer.  
.
Use the V/v/B/b button to set the following: Day of the Week, Time, Duration,  
Channel, and TV On Volume.  
4
5
Press RETURN to display the confirmation screen.  
Select Yes or No to save changes you made. Selecting Yes will save your settings  
and will light up the TIMER LED. Exit the Timer setting screen.  
Sleep Timer  
Sets the time in minutes (Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min, or 120min) that  
you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. This can also be set using  
the SLEEP button on the remote control (see page 19).  
Picture Settings  
Picture Mode  
Vivid  
For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.  
Standard  
Cinema  
For standard picture settings. Recommended for home entertainment.  
For viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in a  
theater-like environment.  
Photo  
For viewing still image content.  
Custom  
Allows you to store your preferred settings.  
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Picture Mode for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the remote  
control to directly toggle the modes.  
• The options for Picture Mode may differ depending on the Video/Photo Optimizer  
setting (see page 38).  
Reset  
Resets the current Picture Mode setting to the 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. These options are  
best suited for programs such as movies 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  
With this option, the brightness has reached the maximum level.  
High  
With this option, the screen has 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 at a maximum. It  
is suitable for TV viewing in a room with low lighting.  
Min  
With this option, the brightness is at the minimum level.  
Picture  
Brightness  
Color  
Increases or decreases picture contrast.  
Brightens or darkens the picture.  
Increases or decreases color intensity.  
Increases or decreases the green tones.  
Hue  
Color Temperature  
White adjustment  
Cool  
Gives the white colors a bluish tint.  
Neutral  
Warm 1, 2  
Gives the white colors a neutral tint.  
Gives the white colors a reddish tint.  
Sharpness  
Sharpens or softens the picture.  
Noise Reduction  
Reduces the noise level of connected equipment, and the VHF/UHF/CABLE input.  
MPEG Noise  
Reduction  
Reduces the mosaic effect in MPEG-compressed video. Useful for DVDs and Digital TV  
channels.  
DRC Mode  
High Density  
Creates a high-resolution picture with 4 x density, for high quality  
sources (i.e., DVD player, satellite receiver).  
Progressive  
Off  
Recommended for still pictures.  
Turns off DRC Mode.  
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DRC Mode is available only with 480i source.  
DRC Mode is not available when Game/Text Mode is set to On.  
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DRC Palette  
Allows you to customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity).  
1
Press the arrow buttons to highlight DRC Palette then press  
The DRC Palette appears.  
.
DRC Palette  
Video 1  
25  
Clarity  
1
RETURN Back  
2
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.  
~
DRC Palette is available only with 480i source.  
DRC Palette is not available when Game/Text Mode is set to On, or when using the  
Freeze feature.  
Advanced Settings  
Reset  
Resets all the advanced settings to the default values.  
Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.  
Gamma  
Adjusts the balance between the light and dark areas of the picture.  
Emphasizes white and light colors.  
Clear White  
Color Space  
Live Color  
Selects the range of color reproduction from Wide or Standard.  
Makes colors more vivid and reproduces clear skin tones.  
White Balance Adjusts the color temperature color by color.  
Detail Enhancer Enhances the details of the picture.  
Edge Enhancer Enhances the outline of the picture.  
~
Picture settings for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control, then selecting  
Picture from the OPTIONS menu.  
Picture settings for PC Timings (HDMI or PC input) are the same as other input modes (see above for details), but  
Noise Reduction, MPEG Noise Reduction, DRC Mode, DRC Palette and Detail Enhancer are not  
available.  
Sound Settings  
Available Sound settings depend on the Speakers setting under Audio Options settings (page 39) or  
headphone connection.  
Sound Mode  
Dynamic  
Standard  
Custom  
Enhances treble and bass.  
Suitable for spoken dialog.  
Customizes the sound settings including the Sound Booster setting.  
Reset  
Resets the current Sound Mode setting to the default values.  
Increases or decreases higher-pitched sounds.  
Increases or decreases lower-pitched sounds.  
Emphasizes left or right speaker balance.  
Treble  
Bass  
Balance  
Surround  
S-FORCE  
Provides a virtual surround sound experience made possible using just  
Front Surround two front speakers.  
Off  
Select for normal stereo or mono reception.  
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Voice Zoom  
Adjusts the clarity of human voices. For example, if the voice of a news announcer is  
indistinct, you can turn up this setting to make the voice clearer. Conversely, if you are  
watching a sports program, you can turn down this setting to soften the voice of the  
commentator.  
Sound Booster  
Sound Booster provides a fuller sound with a greater sense of depth and width, by  
emphasizing the high and low frequency sounds. Select High or Low for the amount of  
boost you desire while in Custom of Sound Mode. Selecting Off will bypass the  
emphasis.  
~
Sound Booster is automatically set to High for Dynamic of Sound Mode and  
Low for Standard of Sound Mode.  
Steady Sound  
On  
Off  
Stabilizes the volume across all programs and commercials.  
Turns off Steady Sound.  
Volume Offset  
Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to other inputs.  
~
Sound settings can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control.  
Sound settings for PC Timings (HDMI or PC input) are the same as all other input modes (see above for details).  
Screen Settings  
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• This television's picture is slightly overscanned on the screen to prevent artifacts or lack of picture at screen edge  
caused by television signal or other video sources.  
Wide Mode  
Wide Zoom  
Normal  
Fills the screen with minimum distortion.  
Displays the 4:3 picture in its original aspect ratio when the original  
source is 4:3.  
Full  
Enlarges 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  
Enlarges the picture horizontally and vertically to fill the screen while  
maintaining the aspect ratio.  
~
Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing WIDE on the remote control.  
• See WIDE button description on page 22 for accessing Wide Mode.  
Auto Wide  
On  
Automatically changes Wide Mode setting based upon content. If  
frequent screen changes are disturbing to you, select Off.  
Off  
Turns off Auto Wide. Choose a screen mode from the Wide Mode  
option.  
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4:3 Default  
Wide Zoom  
Enlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as much of  
the original image as possible.  
Select the default screen  
mode to use for 4:3  
sources  
Normal  
Full  
Displays the 4:3 picture in its original aspect ratio.  
Enlarges the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill the screen.  
Zoom  
Enlarges the picture horizontally and vertically to fill the screen while  
maintaining the aspect ratio.  
Off  
Continues using the current Wide Mode setting when the channel or  
input is changed.  
~
4:3 Default is not available when Auto Wide is set to Off.  
• If 4:3 Default is set to anything but Off, the Wide Mode setting applies only to the  
current channel. When you change channels (or inputs), Wide Mode is automatically  
replaced with the 4:3 Default setting for 4:3 sources. To retain the current Wide Mode  
setting as channels and inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default to Off.  
Display Area  
+1  
Displays the entire picture with a black frame on the edge of the  
screen. This setting can be selected for video signals of HDMI input.  
Normal  
Displays the recommended picture area.  
-1/-2  
Enlarges the picture to hide the edge of the picture.  
Screen Position  
Adjust the Vertical positioning by pressing V/v. Press B/b to adjust the Horizontal  
positioning.  
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• The Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment.  
Screen Position is available only when Wide Mode is set to Zoom.  
Vertical Size  
Adjusts the vertical size of the picture. Press B/b and press  
to adjust.  
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Vertical Size is available only when Wide Mode is set to Wide Zoom or Zoom.  
Screen settings for PC Timings (HDMI or PC input) differ from all other input modes and are shown below.  
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• It is normal to have a black frame surrounding the picture with all input formats.  
Auto Adjust  
Reset  
Select Yes to start the auto adjust to display the PC input.  
Resets the current screen setting to the default values.  
Adjust after Pitch to fine tune overall sharpness.  
Adjust uneven sharpness on screen.  
Phase  
Pitch  
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• For the PC Input Signal Reference Chart, see page 15.  
H Center  
V Center  
Allows you to move the position of the picture horizontally (left and right).  
To Adjust the H Center  
Press V/v to highlight H Center and press  
.
Press B/b to correct the centering then press  
.
Allows you to move the position of the picture vertically (up and down).  
To Adjust the V Center  
Press V/v to highlight V Center and press  
.
Press B/b to correct the centering then press  
.
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Wide Mode  
Normal  
Full 1  
Displays the picture in its original resolution and aspect ratio.  
Select to expand the picture size while maintaining the original aspect  
ratio.  
Full 2  
Zoom  
Select to expand picture size without original aspect ratio.  
Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to an equal  
aspect ratio that fills the wide screen.  
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Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing WIDE on the remote control.  
• See WIDE button description on page 22 for accessing Wide Mode.  
Video Options Settings  
Motion Enhancer  
Activates Motionflow to enhance the smoothness of picture movement and to reduce blur.  
High  
Provides smoother picture movement.  
Standard  
Off  
Provides smooth picture movement. Use this setting for standard use.  
Use this setting when the High and Standard settings result in noise.  
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• Depending on the video, you may not see the effect visually, even if you have changed  
the setting.  
Motion Enhancer is not available when Game/Text Mode is set to On.  
Motion Naturalizer  
The picture movement will become more fluid and natural by setting the appropriate  
mode.  
Recommended Settings  
Contents  
Motion Enhancer  
Motion Naturalizer  
Broadcast programs  
(For normal use)  
Standard  
Off  
,
,
,
(default)  
(default)  
Sports, etc.  
(Fast moving picture)  
Standard  
(default)  
Mode 2  
Mode 1  
Standard  
(default)  
Movie contents  
Mode 1  
Mode 2  
Off  
Suitable for movie content. If the picture flickers, switch to Off.  
Suitable for content with fast action scenes, such as sports, etc.  
Turns off Motion Naturalizer.  
CineMotion  
Automatically detects film-based content and applies a reverse 3-2 pulldown process.  
Moving pictures will appear cleaner and more natural looking.  
Auto 1  
Auto 2  
For standard use and to provide smoother picture movement.  
Picture movement will be similar to the original film.  
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Motion Enhancer setting does not affect film-based content in Auto 2 mode.  
Off  
Turns off the CineMotion.  
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• The CineMotion feature can be set separately for each input (except PC IN).  
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Game/Text Mode  
When the signal is 480p, 720p, or 1080p, it provides the optimum screen for viewing  
images with fine lines and characters that are input from video game equipment and PCs.  
Set to On for the sharp display of fine lines or characters.  
Video/Photo  
Optimizer  
Provides suitable image quality by selecting the option depending on the input source  
(video or photograph data).  
Video-A  
Sets suitable image quality, depending on the input source, video data  
or photograph data when directly connecting Sony HDMI output-  
capable equipment that supports Video-A mode.  
Video  
Photo  
Produces suitable image quality for moving pictures.  
Produces suitable image quality for still images.  
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• The setting is fixed to Video when the HDMI input signal is 1080/24p, or when  
Video-A mode is not supported on the connected equipment, even if Video-A is  
selected.  
Video Color Space  
(x.v.Color)  
Displays a moving picture that is more faithful to the original source by matching the  
color space of source.  
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• Setting is fixed to Normal when the input signal is HDMI (RGB), even if x.v.Color is  
selected.  
Photo Color Space  
Color Matrix  
Selects the option to match the output color space within the output signal from the  
equipment connected to the HDMI or component input jacks. Select sYCC when using  
the equipment that supports x.v.Color.  
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• Setting is fixed to sRGB when the input signal is HDMI (RGB), even if sYCC is  
selected.  
Allows you to reproduce the color-difference signals. It is recommended that you leave  
this at the factory default setting.  
Auto  
Automatically optimize based on signal.  
Custom  
If the tone of the picture from the input source is unnatural, select  
either ITU601 or ITU709, which normalizes the tone.  
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• When inputting VIDEO 1 to 3, ITU601 or ITU709 can be selected instead of Auto or  
Custom.  
RGB Dynamic Range Produces natural color by changing the luminance tone reproduction of HDMI input color  
signals (RGB). Set to Auto for standard use. Change the settings only when the  
luminance tone of the display is unnatural.  
Audio Options Settings  
MTS  
Stereo  
For stereo reception when viewing a TV program broadcast in stereo.  
Enjoy stereo, bilingual  
and mono programs  
Auto SAP  
Automatically switches the TV to second audio programs when a SAP  
signal is received. If no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in  
Stereo mode.  
Mono  
For mono reception. Use to reduce noise during weak stereo  
broadcasts.  
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Speakers  
TV Speakers  
Select to use the TV speakers for audio.  
Audio System Select this option if you wish to use an external audio system for the  
TV sound. By selecting this option you are disabling the TV speakers.  
Audio Out  
Easy control of volume  
adjustment  
Fixed  
Select to fix the audio output and allow you to adjust the volume with  
your audio system’s remote control. (The TV’s remote control’s VOL  
and MUTING buttons have no effect on Audio Out.)  
Variable  
Select to control the Audio Out’s volume and muting with your TV’s  
remote control.  
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Alternate Audio is available only for digital programs. If the program you are watching is also available in other  
languages from the audio tracks, and if that language is what you have selected in the Language setting, your TV  
will automatically switch to the matching language with the Alternate Audio feature. The Alternate Audio  
option may be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control when alternate audio stream is available from  
the broadcaster.  
Channel Settings  
Cable  
On  
Off  
For receiving cable channels via cable TV provider.  
For using an antenna.  
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You should run Auto Program after changing the Cable setting.  
Auto Program  
Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels. Channel  
scanning will be based on On/Off of Cable setting.  
1
2
Select Auto Program.  
Select OK to start Auto Program. When Auto Program is completed, the screen  
will display the number of channels found.  
3
Press RETURN to exit Auto Program.  
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• Running Auto Program will clear Favorites list.  
• If you run Auto Program again, previously scanned channels will be overwritten with  
the newly scanned channels.  
Add Digital Channels Select to add digital channels. Be sure to have the Cable option selected appropriately for  
the signal source. (Useful for antenna installation)  
Show/Hide Channels Allows you to show or hide channels when you surf with the CH +/– button or in the TV  
channel list on the XMB .  
1
Press V/v to scroll through the channels until you highlight the channel to show or  
hide.  
2
Press  
to select Shown or Hidden.  
To show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1-2.  
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Hidden channels can be accessed by entering the channel number with 0-9 buttons on  
the remote control.  
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Edit Channel Labels Assigns labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers.  
1
Press V/v to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press  
number to assign a label.  
to select the channel  
2
Press V/v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Press b to move to  
the next character. Repeat to add up to 7 characters to the label. Press  
to set it.  
To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1-2.  
Closed Captions (CC) Settings  
CC  
CC Display  
Analog CC  
Allows you to turn On or Off the Closed Captions (CC) feature.  
For the basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options.  
CC1, CC2,  
CC3, CC4  
Displays a printed version of the dialogue 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  
For both analog (EIA-608) and digital (EIA-708) closed caption options.  
Select from Service 1-6 and CC1-4 (advanced digital closed caption options).  
Display Options  
Customizes the Closed Captions (CC) displays with Text, Character Size,  
Character Style, Character Color, Character Opacity, Edge Type, Edge Color,  
Background Color and Background Opacity.  
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Closed Captions (CC) can be turned on and off directly by pressing CC on the remote control.  
Parental Lock Settings  
The Parental Lock feature allows you to block programs according to their content and rating levels. It  
also allows you to block channels regardless of the program’s rating. A password is necessary in setting up  
the Parental Lock feature.  
To View Blocked Programs  
Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn  
off and on the TV.  
Password  
Use 0-9 buttons on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. The first time the  
password is created, you must re-enter it again to confirm the password. “Password Set”  
message will appear on the screen upon confirmation.  
Change Password  
You can change your password by entering the Parental Lock setting with the  
previously set password, highlight and select Change Password then enter the new  
password.  
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You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock settings. If you  
lose your password, see “Lost password” on page 49.  
Country  
Select the country name of U.S.A. or Canada for the appropriate ratings. The rating  
system varies between these two countries. See Custom Rating System Chart on page 41.  
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Rating  
Off  
Turns off Parental Lock. No programs are blocked from viewing  
based on their ratings.  
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  
Young Adult  
Custom  
Maximum ratings permitted are:  
U.S.: TV-14, PG-13  
Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14  
Sets ratings manually.  
U.S.: See page 41 for details.  
Canada: See page 42 for details.  
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• If you are not familiar with the parental guideline rating system, you should select Child, Youth, or Young Adult  
to help simplify the rating selection. To set more specific ratings, select Custom.  
Digital Rating  
(Available only in U.S.A.  
where advanced ratings  
exist)  
Off  
Turns off Digital Rating. No programs containing digital ratings are  
blocked from viewing.  
Clear All  
Custom  
Allow  
Clears the downloaded ratings.  
Customizes Parental Lock with downloadable digital ratings.  
Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.  
Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.  
Unrated  
(Available only when  
Country is set to U.S.A.)  
Block  
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• 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.  
Channel Block  
Allows you to block channels regardless of program ratings. The password needs to be set  
up prior to blocking channels. The blocked channel can only be viewed by entering the  
correct password.  
To View a Blocked Channel  
Press ENT when tuned to the blocked channel then enter the password.  
Custom Rating System Chart  
For Country selection of U.S.A.:  
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 ages under 17  
No one 17 or under allowed  
NC-17 and X  
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TV Rating  
Block programs by their  
rating, content or both  
Age-Based Ratings  
TV-Y  
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
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• To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings.  
For Country selection of Canada:  
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 under U.S.A. for details.  
External Inputs Settings  
Label Inputs  
You can label your inputs with the name of equipment you have connected.  
To assign your own label or Skip the input:  
1
Press V/v to highlight the video input (Video 1, 2, 3; Component 1, 2; HDMI 1,  
2, 3; PC), then press to select the desired input.  
Press V/v to highlight the display label you want to assign, then press  
2
.
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You can select from the following labels for each input.  
Video 1, 2, 3; Component 1, 2; HDMI 1, 2, 3: , DVD, Cable Box, Satellite, BD,  
VCR, Receiver, DVR, Game, Camcorder, PC, Skip.  
PC: , Skip.  
• “” indicates that no labels are assigned.  
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HDMI Settings  
HDMI inputs of this TV will recognize and communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with  
HDMI Control.  
HDMI Control  
On/Off feature allows your TV to communicate with other equipment that supports  
HDMI Control.  
Device Auto Power Off Select On to have your connected HDMI Control equipment power off automatically  
when the TV is turned off. Select Off to disable this function.  
TV Auto Power On  
Device List  
Select On to control your TV’s power on from your connected HDMI Control equipment.  
Select Off to disable this function.  
Displays a list of HDMI Control equipment connected to the TV.  
General Settings  
Language  
Select the language of your choice from English, Español and Français to be used for  
displaying all the on-screen settings.  
Info Banner  
Displays the program name and the program information such as program title and  
program rating (if available from the broadcaster) when option is set to On. Select Off for  
minimal display information. Selecting Off will not completely disable the banner  
display. Info Banner also appears on the screen each time the channel is changed or  
DISPLAY on the remote control is pressed.  
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• To see the rating information on the banner, Info Banner setting must be set to On.  
Power Saving  
Reduces the power consumption by adjusting the lamp brightness. This also enhances the  
black level.  
Display Position  
When selected, the guide markers for the TV Display Position will appear at four  
corners of the screen. Adjust Vertical position and/or Horizontal position by pressing  
V/v/B/b buttons to evenly position the markers.  
Cooling Mode  
Select High to use the TV at an altitude of 5,000 feet (1,500 m) or higher.  
Lamp Replacement  
When the lamp nears the end of its life, a message will appear every time the TV is turned  
on. After the lamp is replaced, select this option then follow the steps on screen.  
Initial Setup  
If you have missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you want to scan all receivable  
channels, you can run the Initial Setup. Follow the instructions on the screen. Settings such as picture and  
sound adjustments will not be affected by this Initial Setup.  
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Other Information  
Replacing the Lamp  
How to Replace 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  
1
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.)  
2
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.  
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.  
3
Take the new lamp out of the box.  
Do not touch the glass portion of the new  
lamp.  
WARNING  
Electric appliances can cause fire or high  
temperature, resulting in injury or death. Be  
sure to follow the instructions below.  
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• 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.  
s
s
s
Use a Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not  
supplied) for replacement. Use of any other  
lamp may damage the TV.  
4
Remove the outside lamp cover.  
Press the clamp and the button at the same  
time to release the cover.  
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.  
s
s
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.  
5
Remove the lamp door.  
Turn the screw counterclockwise and slide the  
lever to the left. Remove the door.  
s
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 is similar to  
those of a fluorescent lamp, so you should  
dispose of it in the same way.  
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Pull the lamp out of the TV.  
8
Reattach the lamp door.  
Hold the indented grooves 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  
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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• If the lamp is not securely reattached, the self-  
diagnostic function may be triggered and the POWER  
LED blinks six times (see page 24).  
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9
Put the outside lamp cover back in its place.  
Replace the cover, inserting it from the right  
side. Press the clamp on the left side to secure  
the cover.  
• The lamp is very hot immediately after use. Do not  
touch the inside of the lamp compartment, the glass  
portion of the lamp, or the surrounding parts.  
• 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
Slide 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.  
10 Plug in the power cord. Turn on the TV and  
set the Lamp Replacement option in the  
General settings (see page 43). This setting is  
necessary to inform you when the next lamp  
replacement is needed.  
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• 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.  
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The used lamp  
For customers in the United States:  
Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal  
of these materials may be regulated due to  
environmental considerations. For disposal or  
recycling information, please contact your local  
authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance  
(http://www.eiae.org).  
s
Do not leave the used lamp near flammable  
materials or within the reach of children.  
s
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:  
U. S. residents:  
Canadian residents:  
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Troubleshooting  
If you have questions, service needs, or require  
technical assistance related to the use of your  
Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of  
the following numbers:  
1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support  
1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Support  
Condition  
Explanation/Solution  
No picture  
Cannot receive any channels  
• Make sure the power cord is connected securely.  
• Turn on the power of the TV.  
• Check antenna/cable connections.  
• Make sure the Cable setting is correct for your TV signal source.  
• The banner display will disappear when there is no RF input for a certain period  
of time. Press DISPLAY on the remote control to redisplay the banner.  
TV is locked to one channel  
• Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the  
TV’s memory (see pages 18 and 39).  
Cannot receive or select  
channels  
• Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the  
TV’s memory (see pages 18 and 39).  
• To receive or select cable channels, make sure that Cable in the Channel  
settings is set to On (see page 39). To receive or select UHF channels over an  
antenna, make sure Cable is set to Off.  
The TV turns off  
automatically  
• Check if Sleep Timer is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of Timer  
(see page 32).  
No picture from some video  
sources  
• Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV.  
• Press INPUT on the remote control (see page 23).  
• Press HOME on the remote control. Select your desired input from the  
External Inputs list.  
• The banner display will disappear when there is no video input for a certain  
period of time. Press DISPLAY on the remote control to redisplay the banner.  
Poor picture  
The quality of the images is  
not as good as what I saw at  
the store  
• Picture quality depends on the signal content. See Quick Setup Guide  
(supplied) to display the best possible picture for that signal.  
Double images or ghosts  
• Check antenna/cable connections.  
• Check the antenna location and direction.  
Only snow and noise appear  
on the screen  
• Check if the antenna is broken or bent.  
• Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in  
normal use, 1-2 years at the seaside.)  
Dotted lines or stripes  
• Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, or hair-dryers.  
• If using 300-ohm twin lead, move the excess lead away from the TV or try  
using a 75-ohm coaxial cable instead.  
No color/Dark picture/Color is • Press PICTURE to select the desired Picture Mode (see page 23).  
not correct/The picture is too • Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (see page 32).  
bright  
• If you set Power Saving to On, it will enhance the black level (see page 43).  
• The picture becomes dark if Motion Naturalizer is set to Mode 1. Change  
the settings to Mode 2 or Off (see page 37).  
Noisy picture  
The picture flickers  
• Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 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.  
• When Motion Naturalizer is set to Mode 1 or Mode 2 for 1080/24p format,  
the picture flickers. This is a characteristic of Motion Naturalizer and not a  
malfunction (see page 37).  
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Condition  
Explanation/Solution  
No sound/Noisy sound  
Good picture, no sound  
• Check the volume control.  
• Press MUTING or VOL + so that “Muting” disappears from the screen  
(see page 21).  
• Disconnect your headphones.  
• Set Speakers to TV Speakers in the Audio Options settings (see page 39).  
If it is set to Audio System, sound is not output from the TV’s speakers  
regardless of the TV’s volume control.  
• When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio, DIGITAL OUT  
(Optical) may not provide an audio signal.  
Audio noise  
• Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 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.  
PC Input  
No Picture / No Signal  
• Confirm the PC is correctly connected to the TV with either the PC IN (with an  
HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core) or with the HDMI IN.  
• Ensure the output signal from the PC is one of the formats listed on page 15.  
• Turn the PC off. Confirm the PC connection and restart the PC. Plug and play  
will auto-detect the TV and correctly set up PC timing.  
Poor Picture  
• Adjust the resolution (see page 15).  
• Adjust Pitch and Phase.  
General  
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 Wide Mode  
selected with the WIDE button on the remote control, set 4:3 Default to Off in  
the Screen settings (see page 35).  
• Check Auto Wide in the Screen settings (see page 35).  
Picture Mode setting turns  
to Vivid automatically  
• The Store Display Mode might be set to On. This will be deactivated if you  
run the Auto Program (see page 39).  
Store Display Mode :On” • The Store Display Mode is set to On. This will be deactivated if you run the  
Auto Program (see page 39).  
appears  
Suddenly the picture gets  
smaller  
• The picture gets smaller during the commercials, this is due to the method the  
provider broadcasts their contents. When HD content channels switch to SD  
definition content (commercials), the picture may be small with a black border.  
“Black box” on screen  
You have selected a text option and no text is available (see page 40). To turn off  
this feature, set CC Display to Off. If you were trying to select closed  
captioning, select CC1 instead of Text1-4.  
Black bands appear at the  
edges 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).  
• Programs in 4:3 aspect ratio will have bands on left and right sides of the screen.  
Certain programs on DVD or • This is due to the digital compression of the source content used by certain  
digital broadcasts and DVDs which 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. These signal compressions are more visible and are dependent  
on the clarity and resolution of the television.  
other digital sources display a  
loss of detail, especially during  
fast-motion or dark scenes  
When playing a video game,  
there is delay between the remote  
control and the actual video  
• Set the Game/Text Mode to On (see page 38).  
Remote control does not  
operate  
• Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries.  
• Point the remote control at the remote control sensor located at the front of the TV.  
• Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation; try turning  
off the fluorescent lamps.  
• Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles.  
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Condition  
Explanation/Solution  
Cannot change channels with • If you are using the TV to change channels, first press TV (FUNCTION) once,  
the remote control  
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 STB (FUNCTION) once, and the STB  
indicator lights up.  
Remote control does not  
operate non-Sony video  
equipment  
• If you replaced the batteries to the remote control 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 control. You may need to use the equipment’s original  
remote control.  
Some digital cable channels  
are not being displayed  
• Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable  
channels. Check with your cable company for more information.  
• The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels  
setting (see page 39).  
Lost password  
• Select the Password settings on the Parental Lock settings, then enter the  
following master password: 4357. The master password clears your previous  
password and allows you to enter a new password (see page 40).  
How to reset the TV to factory • Turn on the TV. While holding down V on the remote control, press POWER  
settings  
on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on again.) Release V.  
WARNING: The Reset will clear all of your customized settings including the  
Parental Lock setting.  
LAMP LED blinks in red  
• Replace the lamp (see page 44).  
“Lamp Replacement message” • It is time for you to replace the projection lamp used in you TV.  
appears  
• Turn to page 44 on “How to Replace the Lamp” and follow the directions on  
replacing the lamp.  
• Use only the lamp designated for your TV model.  
• After the lamp is replaced, select the Lamp Replacement option in the  
General settings.  
The replacement lamp does  
not light up  
• The lamp door or lamp might not be securely attached. Repeat the steps on page  
44 to ensure that they are both installed securely.  
The cooling fan is loud  
• If the TV is used at high altitudes and the 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 Auto (see page 43).  
“High Temperature Warning!” • Make sure to remove dust from the ventilation slots on the rear and both sides of  
message appears/POWER the TV. In addition, make sure that there are no obstacles in front of the  
LED blinks seven times in red 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.  
Image left on the screen  
(image retention)  
• Turn off the TV for a while or let the TV run on another channel. Unlike plasma  
TV and CRT TV, image retention on this TV is not permanent. It is only a  
temporary condition (see page 10).  
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.  
White spot on the screen  
when powered off  
• If screen is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ambient light, part of the screen  
may appear white even when TV is power off. This is due to the strong light  
reflecting off the TV screen and reflections coming from 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.  
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Specifications  
Model  
KDS-50A3000  
KDS-55A3000  
KDS-60A3000  
System  
3 SXRD panel, 1 lens projection system  
Projection system  
SXRD panel  
Projection lens  
Lamp  
High Frame Rate Compatible 0.61 Inch Panel Full HD SXRD Device  
High performance, large diameter hybrid lens F2.5  
Ultra High Pressure Lamp, 120W, XL-5200  
NTSC: American TV standard  
ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB  
Television system  
QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality)  
Analog terrestrial: 2-69 / Digital terrestrial: 2-69  
Analog Cable: 1-125 / Digital Cable: 1-135  
Channel coverage  
12 W + 12 W  
Speaker output  
Input/Output jacks  
Antenna  
75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF  
S VIDEO (4-pin mini DIN)(VIDEO 1 only): Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative /  
C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms  
VIDEO IN 1/2/3  
VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative  
AUDIO: 500 mVrms (100% modulation)/ Impedance: 47 kilohms  
YPBPR (Component Video): Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative / PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms /  
PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms / Signal format: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p  
AUDIO: 500 mVrms (100% modulation)/ Impedance: 47 kilohms  
COMPONENT IN 1/2  
HDMI IN 1/2/3  
HDMI: Video: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080/24p / Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz,  
16, 20 and 24bits, Dolby Digital  
AUDIO (HDMI IN 1 only): 500 mVrms (100% modulation)/ Impedance: 47 kilohms  
500 mVrms (100% modulation) (Fixed) / 1 Vrms at the maximum volume setting (Variable)  
AUDIO OUT  
PC IN  
D-sub 15-pin, analog RGB, 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, positive  
See the PC Input Signal Reference Chart on page 15.  
Stereo mini jack, 500 mVrms (100% modulation)/ Impedance: 47 kilohms  
Optical Digital Audio Output (PCM/Dolby Digital)  
PC AUDIO INPUT  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)  
Power and others  
Power requirement  
Power consumption  
in use  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
240 W  
All models less than 0.4 W  
in standby  
50  
55  
60  
Screen size (inches  
measured diagonally)  
70 × 130 mm  
Speaker/Full range (2)  
Dimensions (W/H/D)  
Mass  
7
1
2
/
× 5  
/
inches  
8
8
1150 × 850 × 365 mm  
45 3 8 × 33 1/2 × 14 3  
8 inches  
1260 × 920 × 395 mm  
1370 × 985 × 425 mm  
/
/
49 5/8 × 36 1/4 × 15 5/8 inches  
54 × 38 7/8 × 16 3/4 inches  
34 kg  
75 lb.  
37 kg  
41 kg  
81 lb. 10 oz.  
90 lb. 7 oz.  
Remote control RM-YD016 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) /  
Warranty Card (1) / Online Registration Card (U.S.A. and Canada only) (1)  
Supplied accessories  
Optional accessories  
~
TV-Stand: SU-RS12X / Lamp: XL-5200 / Designer Color Speaker Grille: SG-60/55/50A1  
• Optional accessories availability depends on its stock.  
• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Index  
0-9 buttons 20  
4:3 Default 36  
Closed Captions (CC) 40  
External Inputs 42  
General 43  
G
Game/Text Mode 38  
HDMI Settings 43  
Initial Setup 43  
Parental Lock 40  
Picture 32  
A
H
Add Digital Channels 39  
Advanced Iris 33  
Advanced Settings 34  
Analog CC 40  
H Center 36  
HDMI Control 17, 43  
HDMI IN jack 12  
HOME button 23  
Hue 33  
Product Support 32  
Screen 35  
Audio Out 39  
Sound 34  
AUDIO OUT jack 12  
Auto Adjust 36  
Auto Program 18, 39  
Auto Wide 35  
Video Options 37  
I
Sharpness 33  
Info Banner 43  
Infrared Receiver (IR) 24  
INPUT button 23  
Show/Hide Channels 39  
Signal Diagnostics 32  
SLEEP button 19  
Sleep Timer 32  
Sound Booster 35  
SOUND button 20  
Sound Mode 34  
Speaker 24  
B
J
Balance 34  
JUMP button 21  
Bass 34  
BD, DVD or STB operating buttons 21  
BD/DVD MENU button 21  
BD/DVD TOP MENU button 21  
Brightness 33  
L
Label Inputs 42  
LAMP LED 24  
Lamp Replacement 43  
Lamp, replacing 4446  
Language 43  
Speakers 39  
Steady Sound 35  
Surround 34  
C
Cable 39  
T
CC button 20  
CC Display 40  
CH +/– button 23  
Channel Block 41  
CineMotion 37  
Color 33  
THEATER button 21  
Timer 32  
TIMER LED 24  
Treble 34  
Troubleshooting 4749  
TV Auto Power On 43  
TV POWER button 21  
TV Rating 42  
M
Motion Enhancer 37  
Motion Naturalizer 37  
Movie Rating 41  
MPEG Noise Reduction 33  
MTS 38  
Color Matrix 38  
Color Temperature 33  
MUTING button 21  
COMPONENT IN jack (1080p/1080i/  
N
720p/480p/480i) 12  
Noise Reduction 33  
U
Connecting the TV 13  
Contact Sony 32  
Cooling Mode 43  
Country 40  
U.S.A. Rating 42  
Unrated 41  
O
OPTIONS button 23  
Using with remote control  
5.1ch DVD AV System 28  
AV Receiver 28  
Current Time 32  
P
Password 40  
PC IN jack 12  
Phase 36  
Blu-ray Disc Player 27  
Cable Box 27  
D
Device Auto Power Off 43  
Device List 43  
DVD Player or DVD Changer 27  
DVD/VCR Combo Unit 28  
DVR 28  
Photo Color Space 38  
Picture 33  
PICTURE button 23  
Picture Mode 32  
Pitch 36  
POWER button 21  
POWER LED 24  
Power Saving 43  
Digital CC 40  
HDD/DVD Combo Unit 28  
Satellite Receiver 27  
VCR 27  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack 12  
Digital Rating 41  
Display Area 36  
DISPLAY button 19  
Display Options 40  
Display Position 43  
V
V Center 36  
Vertical Size 36  
x
DMe button 20  
VHF/UHF/CABLE input 11  
Video Color Space (x.v.Color) 38  
VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks 11  
Video/Photo Optimizer 38  
Voice Zoom 35  
x
DMe /SERVICE 12  
R
DRC Mode 33  
Rating 41  
DRC Palette 34  
Remote control  
programming 2526  
DVR/VCR record buttons 21  
Reset 33, 34, 36, 49  
VOL +/– button 21  
Volume Offset 35  
E
RETURN button 20  
Edit Channel Labels 40  
English Rating 42  
ENT button 20  
RGB Dynamic Range 38  
W
S
WIDE button 22  
Wide Mode 35, 37  
S VIDEO jack 11  
Screen Position 36  
Setting up channels 18  
Settings  
F
F1/F2 button 23  
FAVORITES button 20  
FREEZE button 20  
French Rating 42  
FUNCTION buttons 19  
X
XMB7, 30  
Audio Options 38  
Channel 39  
Clock/Timers 32  
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