Sony KF-50XBR800 50" Xbr Grand Wega Rear Projection User Manual

4-091-169-12(1)

LCD Projection TV KF-50XBR800/60XBR800

If, after reading this instruction manual, you have additional

questions related to the use of your Sony projection TV,

please call one of the following numbers (English only).

Customers in the continental United States

contact the Direct Response Center at:

1-800-222-SONY (7669)

Customers in Canada contact the

Customer Relations Center at:

(416) 499-SONY (7669)

Printed in U.S.A.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

expose the LCD Projection TV to rain or

moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”

within the product’s enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of

electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

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.

Note on Caption Vision

This television receiver provides display of television

closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC

rules.

Note to CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system

installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that

provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in

particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be

connected to the grounding system of the building, as

close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Use of this television receiver for other than private

viewing of programs broadcast on UHF, VHF,

transmitted by cable companies or satellite for the

use of the general public may require authorization

from the broadcaster/cable company and/or

program owner.

NOTIFICATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15

of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference with radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio

or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged

to try to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas.

❑ Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

❑ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

This document is for the remote control RM-Y912.

MODEL: KF-50XBR800, KF-60XBR800

Please keep this notice with the instruction manual.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,

NE PAS OUVRIR

PRECAUCION

RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER

(

OR BACK

)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

NO ABRIR

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in

this manual could void your warranty and

your authority to operate this equipment.

Safety

❑ Operate the LCD Projection TV only on 120 V AC.

❑ The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into

the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to

insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your

dealer.

❑ If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the

cabinet, unplug the LCD Projection TV immediately

and have it checked by qualified service personnel

before operating it further.

❑ If you will not be using the LCD Projection TV for

several days, disconnect the power by pulling the plug

itself. Never pull on the cord.

For details concerning safety precautions, see

“Important Safeguards” on page 4.

Installing

❑ To prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the

ventilation openings.

❑ Do not install the LCD Projection TV in a hot or

humid place, or in a place subject to excessive dust or

mechanical vibration.

❑ Avoid operating the LCD Projection TV at

temperature below 41°F (5°C).

❑ If the LCD Projection TV is transported directly from

a cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature

changes suddenly, the picture may be blurred or show

poor color. In this case, please wait a few hours to let

the moisture evaporate before turning on the LCD

Projection 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 LCD Projection TV in a room where the floor and

walls are not of a reflective material.

ENERGY STAR

is a U.S. registered mark.

TruSurround and the ( ) symbol are trademarks of SRS

Labs, Inc.

TruSurround technology is incorporated under license

from SRS Labs, Inc.

BBE and BBE Symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

and are licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under U.S. Patent No.

4,638,258 and 4,482,866.

ATTENTION

Pour prévenir les chocs électriques, ne pas utiliser cette

fiche polarisée avec un prolongateur, une prise de courant

ou une autre sortie de courant, sauf si les lames peuvent tre

inserées à fond sans en laisser aucune partie à decouvert.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the

LCD Projection TV, below the Sony logo, on the sticker,

and also on the TV box (white label). Record these

numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them

whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this

product.

Model No.

Serial No.

As an ENERGY STAR

Partner,

Sony Corporation has determined

that this product meets the

ENERGY STAR

guidelines for

energy efficiency.

Important Safety Instruction

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Following all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

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.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the

apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when

moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid

injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or

plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects

have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been

exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate

normally, or has been dropped.

15) Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or

splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as

vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Important Safeguards

For your protection, please read these instructions

completely, and keep this manual for future reference.

Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions

and instructions placed on the set or described in the

operating instructions or service manual.

WARNING

To guard against injury, the following basic safety

precautions should be observed in the installation, use

and servicing of the set.

Use

Power Sources

This set should be operated only from

the type of power source indicated on

the serial/model plate. If you are not sure

of the type of electrical power supplied

to your home, consult your dealer or

local power company. For those sets designed to operate

from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.

Grounding or Polarization

This set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug

(a plug having one blade wider than the other), or with a

three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin

for grounding). Follow the instructions below:

For the set with a polarized AC power cord

plug

This plug will fit into the power outlet

only one way. This is a safety feature. If

you are unable to insert the plug fully

into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If

the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to have a

suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose

of the polarized plug by forcing it in.

Alternate Warning for the set with a three-

wire grounding type AC plug

This plug will only fit into a grounding-

type power outlet. This is a safety

feature. If you are unable to insert the

plug into the outlet, contact your

electrician to have a suitable outlet

installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

grounding plug.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension

cords or convenience receptacles

beyond their capacity, since this can

result in fire or electric shock.

Always turn the set off when it is not

being used. When the set is left

unattended and unused for long

periods of time, unplug it from the

wall outlet as a precaution against the

possibility of an internal malfunction that could create a

fire hazard.

If a snapping or popping sound from a TV

set is continuous or frequent while the TV

is operating, unplug the TV and consult

your dealer or service technician. It is

normal for some TV sets to make

occasional snapping or popping sounds,

particularly when being turned on or off.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the

set through the cabinet slots as they may

touch dangerous voltage points or short

out parts that could result in a fire or

electric shock. Never spill liquid of any

kind on the set.

Attachments

Do not use attachments not

recommended by the manufacturer, as

they may cause hazards.

Cleaning

Clean the cabinet of the LCD Projection

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 LCD

Projection TV for a long period of time, it may be

necessary to clean the inside of the LCD Projection TV.

Consult qualified service personnel.

On contamination on the screen surface

The screen surface has a special coating to reduce a

picture displayed by reflecting. If you clean the screen

surface in the wrong way, the screen may be damaged. To

clean the screen, do as follows:

❑ Clean the screen with a soft cloth, such as the

supplied cleaning cloth or a glass cleaning cloth.

❑ To remove hard contamination, use the supplied

cleaning cloth or a glass cleaning cloth moistened

with a solution of mild detergent and water.

❑ 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.

Installation

Water and Moisture

Do not use power-line operated sets

near water — for example, near a

bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or

laundry tub, in a wet basement, or

near a swimming pool, etc.

Accessories

Do not place the set on an unstable

cart, stand, table or shelf. The set

may fall, causing serious injury to a

child or an adult and serious damage

to the set. Use only a cart or stand

recommended by the manufacturer

for the specific model of LCD

Projection TV. An appliance and cart

combination should be moved with

care. Quick stops, excessive force,

and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart

combination to overturn.

Ventilation

The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or

bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure

reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from

overheating, these slots and openings must never be

blocked or covered.

❑ Never cover the slots and openings

with a cloth or other materials.

❑ Never block the slots and openings

by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug

or other similar surface.

❑ Never place the set in a confined

space, such as a bookcase or built-in

cabinet, unless proper ventilation is

provided.

❑ Do not place the set near or over a

radiator or heat register, or where it is

exposed to direct sunlight.

Power-Cord Protection

Do not allow anything to rest on or roll

over the power cord, and do not place the

set where the power cord is subject to

wear or abuse.

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.

WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA

SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO

KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES

OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS

ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.

Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide

some protection against voltage surges and built-up static

charges.

Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in

USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in

Canada provides information with respect to proper

grounding of the mast and supporting structure,

grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge

unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna

discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and

requirements for the grounding electrode.

Antenna Grounding According to the NEC

Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for

Antenna Grounding.

Lightning

For added protection for this television receiver during a

lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused

for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet

and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to

the receiver due to lightning and power-line surges.

Service

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to

qualified service personnel under the following

conditions:

❑ When the power cord or

plug is damaged or frayed.

❑ If liquid has been spilled into

the set.

❑ If the set has been exposed

to rain or water.

❑ If the set has been subject to

excessive shock by being

dropped, or the cabinet has

been damaged.

❑ If the set does not operate

normally when following the

operating instructions.

Adjust only those controls

that are specified in the

operating instructions.

Improper adjustment of

other controls may result in

damage and will often require extensive work by a

qualified technician to restore the set to normal

operation.

❑ When the set exhibits a distinct change in

performance, it indicates a need for service.

Antenna lead-in wire

Ground clamps

Antenna lead-in wire

(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding conductors

(NEC section 810-21)

Power service grounding

electrode system (NEC Art

250 Part H)

Ground clamp

Electrical

service

equipment

NEC: National

Electrical Code

Servicing

Do not attempt to service the set by yourself

since opening the cabinet may expose you to

dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all

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.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric

shock or other hazards.

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs

to the set, ask the service technician to

perform routine safety checks (as specified

by the manufacturer) to determine that the

set is in safe operating condition, and to so

certify. When the set reaches the end of its

useful life, improper disposal could result

in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified

service technician to dispose of the set.

For Safety

Be careful when moving

the LCD Projection TV

When you place the LCD Projection

TV in position, be careful not to

drop it on your foot or fingers.

Watch your footing while installing the LCD Projection

TV.

Carry the LCD Projection TV in

the specified manner

If you carry the LCD Projection TV in a

manner other than the specified manner

and without the specified number of

persons, it may drop and a serious injury

may be caused. Be sure to follow the instructions

mentioned below.

❑ Carry the LCD Projection TV with the specified

number of persons (see page 18).

❑ Do not carry the LCD Projection TV holding the

speaker grill.

❑ Hold the LCD Projection TV tightly when carrying

it.

About the LCD Projection TV

Although the LCD projection 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 LCD screen. This is a structural property of the

LCD panel and is not a malfunction.

Installation

❑ If direct sunlight or other strong illumination shines

on the screen, part of the screen appears white due to

reflections from behind the screen. This is a

structural property of the LCD Projection TV.

Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or

direct sunlight.

❑ The picture quality may be affected by your viewing

position. If you view the TV close to you, you may

suffer from eye fatigue.

For the best picture quality, install your LCD

projection TV according to the operating

instructions.

Sit at least 1.8 m (approx. 6 ft.) for KF-50XBR800

or 2.2 m (approx. 7 ft.) for KF-60XBR800 away

from your LCD projection TV, and within 60° of the

vertical viewing area, and 130° of the horizontal

viewing area.

❑ When installing your LCD Projection TV against a

wall, keep it at least 10 cm (4 inches) from the wall.

Projection lamp

❑ Your LCD projection TV uses a projection lamp as

its light source. When the projection lamp wears out

after using the LCD projection TV for a long period

of time, the screen image becomes dark, or no image

will appear on the display. If the lamp replacement

indicator of the front panel blinks in red, replace the

lamp with a new one (not supplied). In some cases,

the lamp bursts inside the lamp unit noisily, but the

lamp unit is securely designed so that the pieces of

broken glass remain inside the lamp unit. (See

“Replacing the Lamp” on page 13.)

Cooling fan

❑ This LCD projection TV uses a cooling fan to

prevent the internal temperature from heating up.

You might hear the noise from the cooling fan,

depending on the place you install the LCD

projection TV.

Contents

Introducing the Sony LCD Projection

Presenting the Sony LCD Projection TV.................9

Using This Manual.................................................10

Enjoying Your LCD Projection TV.......................11

Replacing the Lamp...............................................13

Installing and Connecting the LCD

Projection TV

Contents .................................................................17

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control ..........17

Carrying Your LCD Projection TV .......................18

To Prevent the LCD Projection TV from Falling

Down..............................................................19

When Installing Your LCD Projection TV Against a

Wall................................................................19

Recommended Viewing Area................................20

LCD Projection TV Controls and Connectors.......21

Connector Types....................................................24

Basic Connections (Connecting Cable TV or

Antenna).........................................................25

Connecting a VCR and Cable................................29

Connecting a VCR and Cable Box ........................30

Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing ..............32

Connecting a Satellite Receiver.............................33

Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR.........34

Connecting an Audio Receiver..............................36

Connecting a DVD Player with Component

Video Connectors ..........................................37

Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors ..38

Connecting a Digital TV Receiver with component

connectors......................................................39

Connecting a Digital TV Receiver with DVI-HDTV

connector........................................................40

Connecting a Camcorder .......................................41

Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing ..............42

Using the CONTROL S Feature............................43

Setting Up the LCD projection TV

Automatically.................................................44

Using the Features

Using the Remote Control .....................................45

Watching the TV....................................................47

Watching Digital TV .............................................49

Using Favorite Channels........................................50

Using Twin View™...............................................51

Using the Freeze Function.....................................54

Using Scrolling Channel Index..............................55

Using Wide Screen Mode......................................57

Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer...............58

Using the Menus

Overview................................................................66

Using the Video Menu...........................................67

Using the Audio Menu...........................................69

Using the Screen Menu..........................................71

Using the Channel Menu.......................................73

Using the Parent Menu ..........................................75

Using the Setup Menu ...........................................79

Other Information

Programming the Remote Control.........................82

Operating Other Components with Your LCD

Projection TV Remote Control......................84

Notes on Using Memory Stick Media ...................86

Troubleshooting.....................................................87

Flashing Indicators on the Front of the Monitor....90

Specifications.........................................................91

Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV

Introducing the Sony LCD Projection

Presenting the Sony LCD Projection TV

Thank you for purchasing the Sony LCD Projection TV.

This manual is for models KF-50XBR800 and KF-60XBR800.

Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new LCD projection TV

include:

❑ HD-Monitor: Enables you to receive the 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i

digital TV format signals.

By using the HD/DVD IN jacks, you can connect a DTV (digital

television) receiver to view DTV programs.

❑ DRC

™

(Digital Reality Creation) Multifunction UI: Unlike

conventional line doublers, the DRC feature converts frames reproduced

every 1/60th of a second in real time, minimizing the blur or ghost of the

motion images (for NTSC signals only).

❑ CineMotion

™

: Using the reverse 3-2 pull down technology, the

CineMotion feature allows you to obtain a smooth picture movement

when playing back movies or other video sources on film.

❑ Twin View

™

: Using Multi-Image Driver (MID-X), Twin View allows

you to watch two programs side by side with the ability to zoom in on

one picture and listen to the program in the selected window. You can

watch pictures from two different sources (1080i, 720p, 480p or 480i)

simultaneously.

❑ Memory Stick

Picture Viewer: Allows you to view on your LCD

Projection TV screen digital images that are stored on Memory Stick

media.

❑ Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to block

unsuitable programming for younger viewers.

❑ Digital Visual Interface (DVI): Can accommodate a copy-protected

digital connection (HDCP

) to other devices (such as digital set-top

boxes) that have compatible interfaces. The DVI-HDTV input terminal

is compliant with the EIA-861 standard and is not intended for use with

personal computers.

* High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection

(Continued)

Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV

❑ Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD

(480p, 480i) and Digital Set-top box (1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i)

connections.

❑ S-VIDEO Inputs: Provides a high-quality image for connected

equipment.

❑ Favorite Channel Preview: Preview up to eight favorite channels

without leaving the current channel.

❑ Scrolling Channel Index: Allows you to view and choose channels

from scrolling pictures without leaving the current channel.

❑ Wide Screen Mode: Allows you to watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in

wide screen mode (16:9 aspect ratio).

❑ Auto Wide: Allows you to select the wide screen mode automatically.

Using This Manual

We recommend that you carefully review the contents of the following three

sections in the order shown to ensure that you fully understand the operation

of your new LCD projection TV.

1 Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

This section guides you through your initial setup. It shows you how to

install your LCD projection TV, to connect your new components and to

connect the antenna and cable.

2 Using the Features

This section shows you how to begin using your new LCD projection

TV. It also shows you how to use your remote control functions.

3 Using the menus

This section teaches you how to access on-screen menus and adjust your

LCD projection TV settings.

Instructions in this manual are written for the remote control. Similar

controls are also found on the LCD projection TV console.

Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV

Enjoying Your LCD Projection TV

Indicators

The indicators show the current status of your LCD projection TV. If the

LAMP indicator flashes, see “Flashing Indicators on the Front of the

Monitor” on page 90.

Screen

To minimize screen reflection, its surface has a special coating. Read the

instructions “Use of the Cleaning Cloth” on page 12 carefully before

cleaning.

Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage the finishing.

Projection lamp

Your LCD projection TV uses a projection lamp as its light source. Note the

following:

❑ After turning on your LCD projection TV, it may take a while before the

picture appears (1 minute or less).

❑ When the projection lamp wears out, the screen image becomes dark.

Replace the lamp with a new Sony XL-2000U replacement lamp (not

supplied).

✍ Be sure to attach the lamp cover securely; otherwise, your LCD

projection TV will not turn on. For details on lamp replacement, see

“Replacing the Lamp” on page 13.

✍ The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your LCD projection

TV is in use. To avoid eye discomfort or injury, do not look into the

housing when the power is on.

Indicators

Projection lamp

Screen

Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV

Notes on the LCD

Projection TV

To enjoy clear pictures

❑

Be sure not to allow sunlight or light from a lamp to shine directly onto

the screen.

❑ The screen surface is easily scratched. Do not rub, touch, or tap it with a

sharp or abrasive object (see “Use of the Cleaning Cloth” below).

On moisture condensation

❑

If your LCD projection TV is transported directly from a cold to a warm

location, is placed in a humid room, or if the room temperature changes

suddenly, the picture may be blurred or show poor color. This is

because moisture has condensed on the lenses inside. If this happens,

leave the power on and let the moisture evaporate before using your

LCD projection TV.

When the LCD projection TV will not be used for a long period of time

❑

Turn off the main power on the front of your LCD projection TV before

going to sleep or going out. Disconnect the AC plug if idle for more

than 7 days.

When turning off the power

❑

Be sure to turn off the power switch on the main unit or on the remote

control. After turning off the power, the fan will continue to blow for

about two minutes. Be sure to wait for several minutes after turning the

power off when unplugging from the outlet or switching the breaker off.

Use of the Cleaning

Cloth

To remove dust from the front of the screen, wipe with the supplied Cleaning

Cloth.

✍ Do not use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline cleaner, scouring powder,

window cleaners or solvent such as alcohol or benzene. Otherwise, this

type of contact may result in a damaged screen.

✍ To clean the screen, please use the supplied Cleaning Cloth lightly

moistened with water diluted mild detergent solution. Do not apply heavy

press when cleaning.

✍ The supplied Cleaning Cloth is washable with warm water and a mild

detergent solution, and can be used repeatedly.

Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV

Replacing the Lamp

The projection lamp has a limited life which illuminates the picture.

If the screen becomes dark, the color looks unusual, or the LAMP indicator

on the front of the LCD projection TV flashes, it is time to replace the lamp

with a new one (not supplied).

❑ Use a Sony XL-2000U replacement lamp (not supplied) for

replacement. Failure to do so may damage the LCD projection TV.

❑ Do not remove the lamp for any purpose other than replacement.

Failure to do so may cause fire or a skin burn.

❑ Before replacing the lamp, turn the power off on the main unit, then

several minutes later, unplug the power cord. (The cooling fan will

continue to blow for about two minutes after turning the power off.)

❑ Before replacing the lamp, let it cool down completely, as the surface of

the lamp remains extremely hot for at least 30 minutes after the power

has been turned off.

❑ Do not leave the removed lamp near flammable materials or within the

reach of children.

❑ Do not pour water onto the removed lamp, or put any object inside the

lamp. Doing so may cause the lamp to burst.

❑ Do not put flammable materials and metal objects inside the lamp

receptacle of the LCD projection TV after removing the lamp. Doing so

may cause fire or electrical shock. Also, be sure not to touch the

receptacle, because it may cause a skin burn.

❑ Mount the new lamp securely, otherwise the screen may become dark,

or it may cause a fire.

❑ Do not touch the glass with your fingers on the new lamp.

Collecting the used lamp

For environmental conservation, Sony collects the used lamps. Please put the

used lamp in the lamp box and give it to your Sony dealer where you bought

the lamp.

✍ Do not touch the front glass of a new lamp or the glass of the lamp

receptacle. This may reduce picture quality or lamp life.

WARNING

Electric appliances can cause fire or high temperature, resulting in injury

or death. Be sure to follow the instructions below.

(Continued)

Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV

1 Turn off the power switch on the LCD projection TV and after several

minutes, unplug the power cord.

(The cooling fan will continue to blow for about two minutes after

turning the power off.)

2 Unplug the power cord after turning off the main power. Wait at least 30

minutes to allow the lamp to cool down before replacing it.

Take the new lamp out of the box.

3 Remove the front panel.

4 Loosen the screw with a coin or similar object to remove the lamp cover.

✍ Do not touch the front glass of a new lamp or the glass of the lamp

receptacle. This may reduce picture quality or lamp life.

Hold the LCD

projection TV firmly so

that it does not move.

Grasping the right end of the front panel with

your fingers, pull the panel towards you.

Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV

5 Loosen the two screws that secure the lamp, then pull out the lamp.

The lamp is very hot immediately after use. Never touch the front glass

of the lamp or the surrounding parts.

6 Mount the new lamp.

Be sure to attach the new lamp securely.

7 Mount the lamp cover and tighten the screw.

Make sure that the lamp cover is mounted securely, otherwise the power

will not turn on.

✍ After it has cooled, place the removed lamp into the empty box of the

replacement lamp. Never put the removed lamp into a plastic bag.

✍ If the lamp cover is not mounted securely, the self-diagnostic

function works and the STAND BY indicator flashes for three times

(See page 90).

Loosen the two screws with the

hex key supplied with the lamp.

Hold the handle and pull

straight out.

Mount the new lamp securely

into the lamp receptacle.

Tighten the two screws securely in the

order of 1 to 2, as shown in the

illustration using the supplied hex key.

Match the projection of the right

side of the lamp cover with the

hole of the unit, and replace the

lamp cover as it was.

(Continued)

Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV

8 Mount the front panel in the order of 1 to 2, as shown in the

illustration.

✍ Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL-2000U replacement lamp.

✍ Take great care when replacing the lamp or plugging in/unplugging

the connecting cords. If you handle them roughly, the LCD

projection TV may fall or be moved, and the TV stand or floor

surfaces may be scratched.

Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

Installing and Connecting the LCD

Projection TV

Contents

The box contains your new LCD projection TV, a remote control and two

AAA batteries. No peripheral cables are included. If you intend to add

additional equipment to your LCD projection TV, please check the hookup

instructions for your desired setup before you begin. You may need to

purchase cables and/or splitters to complete the hookup properly.

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control

Insert two size AAA batteries (supplied) by matching the + and – on the

batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

✍ Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage

whenever you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an

extended period.

✍ Handle the remote control with care. Avoid dropping it, getting it wet, or

placing it in direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the humidity is high.

✍ Your remote control can be programmed to operate most video

equipment. (See “Programming the Remote Control” on page 82.)

Coin Lock

Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

Carrying Your LCD Projection TV

Carrying the LCD projection TV requires at least two people. Do not grasp

the pedestal or the front panel of the LCD projection TV, otherwise these

parts might break off.

When moving the LCD projection TV, support the screen bottom with one

hand while grasping the top part with the other hand, as shown in the

illustration below.

Do not grasp the

pedestal or the front

panel of the LCD

projecttion TV.

Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

To Prevent the LCD Projection TV from Falling Down

Pay special attention to children around the LCD projection TV. If children

should climb onto or push the LCD projection TV or its stand, it may fall

down.

As a protective measure, secure the LCD projection TV as follows.

Using supplied brackets

1 Mount the two brackets with the screws (supplied) to the upper rear

sides of the LCD projection TV (left and right sides).

2 Pass a strong cord or chain (not supplied) through each bracket and then

secure it to a wall or a pillar, etc.

Using the LCD projection TV stand with support belts

❑

You can also use the LCD projection TV stand SU-GW1 (not supplied)

with support belts.

When Installing Your LCD Projection TV Against a Wall

Keep your LCD projection TV at least 10 cm (4 inches) from the wall.

Bracket with

the screw

Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

Recommended Viewing Area

The picture quality may be affected by your viewing position.

For the best picture quality, install your LCD projection TV within the areas

shown below.

Sit at least 1.8 m (approx. 6 ft.) for KF-50XBR800 or 2.2 m (approx. 7 ft.)

for KF-60XBR800 away from your LCD projection TV, and within 60° of

the vertical viewing area, and 130° of the horizontal viewing area.

Horizontal Viewing

Area

65˚

50"

60"

min. X.X m (approx. X ft.)

min. 2.2 m (approx. 7 ft.)

min. 1.8 m (approx. 6 ft.)

min. 2.2 m (approx. 7 ft.)

30˚

50"

60"

min. 1.8 m (approx. 6 ft.)

min. 2.2 m (approx. 7 ft.)

min. 1.8 m (approx. 6 ft.)

min. 2.2 m (approx. 7 ft.)

30˚

Vertical Viewing

Area

Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

LCD Projection TV Controls and Connectors

Front Panel Menu

Controls

The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus without

the use of a remote control. Pressing

MENU brings up the on-screen menus.

The arrow buttons move the on-screen cursor in the menus and by pressing

the button selects the menu item.

How to open and close the front panel

OPEN

To open

To close

(Continued)

Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

LCD Projection TV

Rear and Side Panel

Connectors

Item Description

1 MEMORY STICK Memory Stick insertion slot. For details, see “Inserting

and Removing a Memory Stick” on page 60.

2 MEMORY STICK

ACCESS LED

When lit, indicates that the Memory Stick is being read.

(Do not remove the Memory Stick when the indicator is

lit.)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDE

2 I

(MONO)

AUDIO

Rear of LCD projection TV

Left side of LCD projection TV

Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection

Connection Description

1 AUX Allows you to view local and cable channels if your cable

provider does not feature local channels. You can switch

between local and cable channels easily by pressing ANT

on the remote control. Devices connected to the AUX input

cannot be viewed in Twin View.

2 TO CONVERTER This is a VHF/UHF OUT jack that lets you set up your

LCD projection TV to switch between scrambled channels

(through a cable box) and normal cable channels (CATV).

Use this jack instead of a splitter to get better picture

quality when switching between scrambled and

unscrambled cable channels.

3 VHF/UHF (Primary

RF input)

Connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable.

4 S VIDEO

(Rear and side)

Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other

S VIDEO-equipped video component. Provides better

picture quality than the VHF/UHF jacks or the Video IN

jack.

5 VIDEO/

(L/R) AUDIO

(Rear and side)

Connects to the audio and video OUT jacks on your VCR

or other video component. A fourth video input (VIDEO 2)

is located on the side panel of the LCD projection TV.

6 HD/DVD IN (1080i,

720p, 480p, 480i)

Connects to your DVD player’s or Digital Set-top box’s

component video (Y, P

B, PR) and audio (L/R) jacks.

7 MONITOR OUT Lets you record the program you are watching to a VCR.

When two VCRs are connected, you can use the TV as a

monitor for tape-to-tape editing (not available with 480p,

720p, or 1080i when the input is set to VIDEO 5-7).

8 AUDIO OUT

(VAR/FIX)

L (MONO)/R

Connects to the left and right audio inputs of your audio or

video component.

9 CONTROL S

IN/OUT

To control other Sony equipment with the LCD projection

TV's remote control, connect the CONTROL S IN jack of

the equipment to the CONTROL S OUT jack on the LCD

projection TV with the CONTROL S cable.

To control the LCD projection TV with a remote control

for another Sony product, connect the CONTROL S OUT

jack of the equipment to the CONTROL S IN jack on the

LCD projection TV with the CONTROL S cable.

0 DVI-HDTV VIDEO

AUDIO R/L

(VIDEO 7 IN)

Can accommodate a copy-protected digital connection

(HDCP

) to other devices (such as digital set-top boxes)

that have compatible interfaces. The DVI-HDTV input

terminal is compliant with the EIA-861 standard and is not

intended for use with personal computers. See the

instruction manual that came with your equipment for

details about connecting and using it with the LCD

projection TV.

Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

Connector Types

You may find it necessary to use some of the following connector types

during set up.

Coaxial cable

Standard TV cable and antenna cable

S Video cable

High quality video cable for enhanced picture quality

Audio/Video cable

Video - Yellow

Audio (Left) - White

Audio (Right) - Red

Some DVD Players are equipped with the following three video connectors:

Y - Green

B (CB, Cb or B–Y) - Blue

R (CR, Cr or R–Y) - Red

CONTROL S cable

CONTROL S connections are exclusive to Sony products and allow greater

control of all Sony equipment.

Plug Type

Screw-on Type

Push into connection.

Screw into connection.

Align guides and push into

connection.

Push into connection.

Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

Basic Connections (Connecting Cable TV or Antenna)

Connecting Directly

to Cable or an

Antenna

The connection you choose depends on the cable found in your home. Newer

homes are equipped with standard coaxial cable (see A); older homes

probably have 300-ohm twin lead cable (see B); other homes may contain

both (see C).

A VHF Only or VHF/UHF or Cable

B VHF Only or UHF Only or VHF/UHF

C VHF and UHF

✍ It is highly recommended to connect the antenna using a 75-ohm coaxial

cable to get optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be

easily affected by radio noise and the like, resulting in signal

deterioration. If you use a 300-ohm twin lead cable, keep it away as far

as possible from the LCD projection TV.

✍ Do not use an indoor antenna because it is especially susceptible to

radio noise.

75-ohm coaxial

cable

Rear of LCD projection TV

VHF/UHF

Rear of LCD projection TV

Antenna connector

300-ohm twin lead cable

VHF/UHF

Rear of LCD projection

75-ohm coaxial cable

VHF/UHF

U/V Splitter

(not supplied)

300-ohm twin lead cable

Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

Cable and Antenna If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find this set

up convenient.

Select CABLE or antenna (ANT) mode by pressing

ANT on the remote

control.

Cable Box

Connections

Cable Box and Cable

This is the preferred basic cable TV hookup to use if:

❑ Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of them

(pay channels vs. regular cable channels) and you need to use a cable

box, and

❑ You want to enjoy the Twin View feature.

With this setup you can:

❑ Use the LCD projection TV remote control to change channels using

your cable box when the signal is scrambled.

❑ Use the LCD projection TV remote control to change channels using

your LCD projection TV when the signal is not scrambled. (Your LCD

projection TV’s tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.)

❑ Use the Twin View feature. (When all channels are routed through your

cable box, only one channel is sent to the LCD projection TV, so you

can not use the Twin View or Channel Index features for your cable

box.)

1 Connect the Cable TV cable to the LCD projection TV’s VHF/UHF

jack.

2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the LCD projection TV’s TO

CONVERTER jack to the cable box’s IN jack. The LCD projection

TV’s internal converter allows you to switch between unscrambled

signals coming straight into the LCD projection TV and scrambled

signals coming in through the cable box, eliminating the need for an

external splitter.

✍ To receive channels with an antenna, you need to turn your Cable to OFF

(see page 73) and perform the Auto Program function (see page 73).

CATV cable

Rear of LCD projection TV

CONVERTER

(No connection to

TO CONVERTER)

VHF/UHF

Antenna cable

AUX

Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

3 Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box’s OUT jack to the LCD

projection TV’s AUX jack.

✍ Pressing ANT on the remote control switches between the channels

coming in through the cable box (scrambled) and those coming directly

to the TV (unscrambled).

Rear of LCD

projection TV

CONVERTER

VHF/UHF

AUX

Cable box

OUT

Signal

75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

CATV cable (unscrambled channels)

Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

Cable Box Only

Use this hookup if:

❑ You subscribe to a cable TV system that uses scrambled or encoded

signals requiring a cable box to view all channels, and

❑ You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment to

your LCD projection TV.

When all channels are routed through your cable box, only one unscrambled

channel is sent to the LCD projection TV, so you cannot use the Twin View

feature. If some channels are scrambled, but others are not, consider using

the hookup on page 26 instead.

1 Connect the coaxial connector from your cable service to the cable

box’s IN jack.

2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box’s OUT jack to the LCD

projection TV’s VHF/UHF jack.

Also, set Cable to ON in the Channel menu (see page 73).

Setting the Channel Fix feature in the Channel menu (see “Using the

Channel Menu” on page 73), ensures that you do not accidentally switch

the channels using your LCD projection TV.

✍ Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box

(see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 82).

✍ To change channels using the cable box, set your LCD projection TV to

channel 3 or 4 depending on the cable box channel output. If you will be

controlling all channel selection through your cable box, consider using

the Channel Fix feature to set your LCD projection TV to channel 3 or 4

(see page 73).

VHF/UHF

Rear of LCD projection TV

Cable

OUT

Cable box

Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

Connecting a VCR and Cable

Use this hookup if:

❑ You have cable TV that does not require a cable box.

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

1 Connect the cable TV cable to the VCR’s IN jack.

2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the LCD

projection TV’s VHF/UHF jack.

3 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the VCR’s Audio and

S Video OUT jacks to the LCD projection TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO

IN jacks.

Coaxial cable

Rear of LCD projection TV

VIDEO (yellow)

AUDIO-L (white)

AUDIO-R (red)

Cable

VCR

VMC-810S/820S

(not supplied)

S VIDEO

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow)

instead of the S VIDEO cable.

Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

Connecting a VCR and Cable Box

Use this hookup if:

❑ Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of them

(pay channels vs. regular cable channels) and you need to use a cable

box, and

❑ You want to enjoy the Twin View feature.

With this setup you can:

❑ Use the LCD projection TV remote control to change channels on your

cable box when the signal is scrambled. To program your Sony remote

control to operate your cable box, see “Programming the Remote

Control” on page 82.

❑ Use the LCD projection TV remote control to change channels using

your LCD projection TV when the signal is not scrambled. Your LCD

projection TV’s tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.

❑ Use the Twin View feature. (When all channels are routed through your

cable box, only one signal is sent to the LCD projection TV, so you

cannot use the Twin View feature.)

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

1 Connect the Cable TV cable to the LCD projection TV’s VHF/UHF

jack.

2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the LCD projection TV’s TO

CONVERTER jack to the cable box’s IN jack. The LCD projection

TV’s internal converter allows you to switch between unscrambled

signals coming straight into the LCD projection TV and scrambled

signals coming in through the cable box, eliminating the need for an

external splitter.

3 Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box’s OUT jack to the VCR’s

IN jack.

4 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the VCR’s AUDIO and S

VIDEO OUT jacks to the LCD projection TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO

IN jacks.

5 Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the LCD

projection TV’s AUX jack.

✍ To view scrambled channels, set your LCD projection TV to AUX 3 or 4

(depending on your cable box output). Change channels using your

cable box.

Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

Coaxial

cable

Cable box

VCR

Rear of LCD projection TV

VIDEO (yellow)

AUDIO-L (white)

AUDIO-R (red)

VMC-810S/820S

(not supplied)

Coaxial cable

YC-15V/30V

(not supplied)

S VIDEO

VIDEO (yellow)

AUDIO-L (white)

AUDIO-R (red)

VIDEO

✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow)

instead of the S VIDEO cable.

✍ You will not be able to change channels on the VCR. Set your LCD

projection TV and VCR to channel 3 or 4, depending on your cable box

channel output.

✍ Pressing ANT on the remote control switches between the channels

coming in through the cable box (scrambled) and those coming directly

to the LCD projection TV (unscrambled).

Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing

If you connect two VCRs, you can record from one VCR to the other while

using your LCD projection TV to monitor what is being recorded.

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

1 Using AUDIO and VIDEO cables, connect the playback VCR’s Audio

and Video OUT jacks to the recording VCR’s Audio and Video IN

jacks.

2 Using AUDIO and VIDEO cables, connect the recording VCR’s

AUDIO and Video OUT jacks to the LCD projection TV’s AUDIO and

VIDEO IN jacks.

Rear of LCD projection TV

VCR (playback)

VCR (recording)

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

VIDEO (yellow)

✍ To perform tape editing, set the LCD projection TV to the video input

intended for playback by pressing TV/VIDEO on the remote control.

✍ You may need to change the video input on your VCR. Consult your

VCR’s operating manual for instructions.

✍ If your VCRs have an S VIDEO jack: For best picture quality, use an

S VIDEO connection instead of the yellow video cable on your combined

A/V cable.

Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the playback VCR’s S VIDEO OUT jack

to the recording VCR’s S VIDEO IN jack. S VIDEO does not provide audio,

so audio cables must be connected to provide sound.

✍ You cannot record signals from equipment connected to the Y, PB, PR

input.

Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

Connecting a Satellite Receiver

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s

SATELLITE IN jack.

2 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite receiver’s

AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the LCD projection TV’s AUDIO

and S VIDEO IN jacks.

3 Connect a coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the LCD

projection TV’s VHF/UHF jack.

✍ If your satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable

(yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.

Coaxial

cable

Satellite receiver

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

Rear of LCD projection TV

VIDEO (yellow)

AUDIO-L (white)

AUDIO-R (red)

Satellite

antenna

cable

S VIDEO

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s

SATELLITE IN jack.

2 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack.

3 Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the LCD

projection TV’s VHF/UHF jack.

4 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite receiver’s

AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the VCR’s AUDIO and S VIDEO

IN jacks.

5 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the VCR’s AUDIO and S

VIDEO OUT jacks to the LCD projection TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO

IN jacks.

Coaxial cable

Rear of LCD projection TV

S VIDEO

AUDIO-R

(red)

AUDIO-L

(white)

Satellite receiver

VCR

YC-15V/

30V (not

supplied)

VMC-810S/

820S (not

supplied)

VMC-810S/820S

(not supplied)

Satellite

antenna

cable

Cable

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

VIDEO

(yellow)

Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

✍ Be sure your VCR’s video input is set correctly. Consult your VCR’s

operating manual for instructions.

✍ Use TV/VIDEO to select

- VIDEO 1 to watch satellite TV or the VCR (your VCR must be turned on).

- VHF/UHF to watch cable TV.

✍ If your VCR or satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a

VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.

Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

Connecting an Audio Receiver

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

Using audio cables, connect the LCD projection TV’s AUDIO OUT (VAR/

FIX) jacks to the audio receiver’s audio LINE IN jacks.

Rear of LCD projection TV

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L

(white)

Line

input

RK-74A

(not supplied)

Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

Connecting a DVD Player with Component

Video Connectors

This is the preferred hookup to use if:

❑ Your DVD player has component (Y, B-Y, R-Y) jacks.

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

1 Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD player’s

Y, B-Y and R-Y jacks to the Y, P

B and PR jacks on the LCD projection

TV. Use the HD/DVD IN 5 or 6 connections.

2 Using an audio cable, connect the DVD player’s Audio OUT jacks to

the LCD projection TV’s AUDIO IN jacks. Be sure to use the same row

of inputs that you used for the video connection (HD/DVD IN 5 or 6).

✍ The Y, B-Y and R-Y jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled

Y, C

B and CR, or Y, PB and PR. If so, connect the cables to like colors.

VMC-10HG (not supplied)

Rear of LCD projection TV

RK-74A (not supplied)

DVD player

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

✍ To take advantage of the Wide Screen modes, set the TV’s aspect

ratio to 16:9 on your DVD player. For details, refer to the operating

instructions supplied with your DVD player.

Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors

Use this hookup if:

❑ Your DVD player does not have component (Y, PB, PR) jacks.

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

1 Using audio cables, connect the DVD player’s Audio OUT jacks to the

LCD projection TV’s AUDIO IN jacks.

2 Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the DVD player’s S VIDEO jack to

the LCD projection TV’s S VIDEO jack.

✍ If your DVD player has video component output connectors: for best

picture quality use the connection described on page 37.

Rear of LCD

projection TV

YC-15V/30V

(not supplied)

DVD player

RK-74A (not supplied)

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

S VIDEO

✍ To take advantage of the Wide Screen modes, set the TV’s aspect ratio to

16:9 on your DVD player. For details, refer to the operating instructions

supplied with your DVD player.

✍ Use TV/VIDEO on the remote control to switch between the VCR, DVD

player and cable TV inputs.

✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow)

instead of the S VIDEO cable.

Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

Connecting a Digital TV Receiver with component connectors

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

Be sure to read the Set-top box manual.

1 Using three separate component video cables, connect the Digital TV

Set-top box’s Y, P

B and PR jacks to the LCD projection TV.

2 Using an audio cable, connect the Digital TV Set-top box’s Audio OUT

jacks to the LCD projection TV’s AUDIO IN jacks.

✍ The Y, PB and PR jacks do not provide audio, so audio cables must

be connected to provide sound.

✍ Component video connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p,

and 1080i formats. You may also use the S VIDEO or Composite

Video connections, however, component video (Y, P

B, PR) will

provide the best picture quality for all format types.

VMC-10HG

(not supplied)

Digital TV Set-top box

RK-74A (not supplied)

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

Rear of LCD projection TV

✍ You cannot record the signal from any equipment connected into the

Y, P

B and PR connectors.

✍ This LCD projection TV is not compatible with digital TV receivers

configured with RGB or VGA output connectors.

Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

Connecting a Digital TV Receiver with DVI-HDTV connector

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

Be sure to read the Set-top box manual.

1 Using a DVI-D single link cable, connect the Digital TV Set-top box's

DVI-HDTV connector to the LCD projection TV.

2 Using an audio cable, connect the Digital TV Set-top box's Audio OUT

jacks to the LCD projection TV's DVI-HDTV AUDIO jacks.

✍ The DVI-HDTV VIDEO connector does not provide audio, so audio

cables must be connected to provide sound.

VIDEO OUT

(480i)

VIDEO OUT

(1080i/720p/480p)

AUTHORIZED

SERVICES ONLY

RGB OUT DVI-HDTV OUT

TYPE

L1 L2

AUDIO OUT

S. VIDEOOPTICAL

OPTICAL

AUDIO

OUT

(1080i/720p/480p) (1080i/720p/480p)

Digital TV Set-top box

DVI-D single link cable

DVI-HDTV IN VIDEO

Rear of LCD projection TV

RK-74A (not supplied)

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

Connecting a Camcorder

For easy connection of the camcorder, the LCD projection TV has side

Audio and Video inputs (shown below). However, if you prefer, you can also

connect the camcorder to the LCD projection TV’s rear Audio and Video IN

jacks.

Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the camcorder’s Audio and

S VIDEO OUT jacks to the LCD projection TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN

jacks.

✍ If you have a mono camcorder, connect its left audio output to the LCD

projection TV’s AUDIO L (MONO) jack.

✍ If your camcorder is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable

(yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.

VIDE

2 I

VIDEO (yellow)

A/V output

AUDIO-L (white)

AUDIO-R (red)

S VIDEO

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

VMC-810S/820S

(not supplied)

Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing

Connecting two VCRs lets you record from one VCR to the other. By

connecting them as shown below, you can view (monitor) what is being

recorded.

1 Using the AUDIO and VIDEO cable, connect the AUDIO and VIDEO

IN jacks to the playback VCR's AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks.

2 Using the AUDIO and VIDEO cable, connect the MONITOR OUT

jacks to the recording VCR's AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks.

Playback VCR

A/V cable

Rear of LCD projection TV

A/V cable

VIDEO

AUDIO L

AUDIO R

Recording VCR

✍ When the playback VCR is equipped with the S VIDEO OUT jack, connect

the S VIDEO jack to the playback VCR's S VIDEO OUT jack.

Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

Using the CONTROL S Feature

CONTROL S allows you to control your LCD projection TV system and

other Sony equipment with one remote control. In addition to allowing you

to control multiple devices with one remote control, the CONTROL S

feature allows you to always point your remote control at your LCD

projection TV, instead of having to point it at the other equipment, which

might be hidden or out of direct line of sight.

Rear of LCD projection TV

Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV

Setting Up the LCD projection TV Automatically

After you finish connecting your LCD projection TV, you can run Auto

Setup to set up your channels. The Auto Setup screen appears when you turn

your LCD projection TV on for the first time after installing it. If you do not

want to set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by using the Auto

Program feature in the Channel menu (see page 73).

Using Auto Setup 1 Press POWER on the front panel of your LCD projection TV or on the

remote control to turn on the LCD projection TV.

2 Press FUNCTION on the remote control until the TV indicator lights up.

3 Press CH+ on your LCD projection TV to run Auto Setup, or press CH–

to exit. If you use the channel buttons on your remote control, be sure to

use .

✍ The Auto Setup feature does not apply for installations that use a cable

box for all channel selection.

✍ You can run Auto Program by selecting it in the Channel menu, as

described on page 73.

TIMERLAMP

STAND BY

LCD projection TV front panel

Using the Features

Using the Remote Control

The following table describes the buttons on the remote control that are for

more advanced functions.

Button Descriptions

RM-Y912

Button Description

1 MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to

restore the sound.

2 ANT Changes between the VHF/UHF input and the AUX input.

3 DISPLAY Press once to display the current time and channel label (if

set) and channel number. Press again to turn Display off.

See page 81 for details on setting the time.

4 JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The

LCD projection TV alternates between the current channel

and the last channel that was selected.

5 FUNCTION Select the equipment (TV, SAT/CABLE, DVD/VCR) that

you want to operate. The indicator lights up momentarily

when pushed to show which device the remote control is

operating.

6 PICTURE

MODE

Press repeatedly to step through the available video picture

modes: Vivid, Standard, Pro and Mild. Also available in

the Video menu. For details, see “Selecting Video Options”

on page 67.

7 WIDE MODE Press to step through the wide screen modes: Wide Zoom,

Normal, Full and Zoom. For details, see “Using Wide

Screen Mode” on page 57.

8 V/v/B/b

X/x/m/M

When the menu is displayed, move the on-screen cursor.

X: Pause

x: Stop

m: Rewind

M: Fast-Forward

9 H: Playback

: When the menu is displayed, select the item.

GUIDE

Turns on/off Twin View. For details, see “Using Twin

View™” on page 51.

Displays the program guide of your satellite.

qa INDEX Press to enter the Scrolling Channel Index mode. You can

view and select from all receivable channels scrolling on

the screen without leaving the current one.

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Using the Features

qs VOL +/– Adjusts the volume.

qd POWER

buttons

(GREEN)

Turn on and off the LCD projection TV and other audio/

video equipment you have programmed into the remote

control. For instructions, see “Programming the Remote

Control” on page 82.

qf TV/VIDEO

Cycles through the video equipment connected to your

LCD

projection TV

’s video inputs:

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6

and

VIDEO 7

qg 0 – 9 and

ENTER

Press 0 - 9 to select a channel, the channel changes after 2

seconds. Press ENTER to select immediately.

qh z REC

RESET

Record

Press when in a menu to reset the settings to the factory

defaults.

qj FAVORITES Displays the Favorite Channels list. For details, see “Using

Favorite Channels” on page 50.

qk FREEZE Freezes the window picture. Press again to restore the

picture.

ql MEMORY

STICK

Press to display the Memory Stick Menu.

For details, see “Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer”

on page 58

w; MTS/SAP Press to scroll through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS)

options: Stereo, Auto SAP, and Mono.

wa CH +/– Scan through channels.

To scan rapidly through the channels, press and

hold down CH+ or CH–.

ws MENU Press to display the LCD projection TV on-screen menu.

Press again to exit from the menu.

Button Description

RM-Y912

Using the Features

Watching the TV

Many TV features can be accessed directly through the remote control. The

following will explain the function of some of the buttons found on your

remote control.

Buttons for LCD

Projection TV

Operations

1 FUNCTION

Press until the TV indicator lights up.

This activates the remote control for use with the LCD projection TV.

2 ANT— (AUX input)

Press to change between the VHF/UHF input and the AUX input.

3 POWER

Turns the LCD projection TV on and off. If a video input indication (e.g.,

VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2) appears on the screen, press

TV/VIDEO or CH +/ – until

a channel number appears.

4 0-9 and ENTER

Use for direct channel selection. Press 0-9 to select a channel (for example,

to select channel 10, press

1 and 0). The channel will change after 2 seconds,

or you can press

ENTER for immediate selection.

5 CH +/–

Press to scan through the channels (+ up or – down).

6 VOL +/–

Press to adjust the volume (+ up or – down).

7 JUMP

Press to alternate or jump back and forth between two channels. The LCD

projection TV will jump between the current channel and the last channel

selected.

8 MUTING

Press to mute the sound. “MUTING” will appear on the screen and will dim

three seconds later. To restore the sound, press again or press

VOL +.

9 FREEZE

This is useful when you need to copy down information that appears on the

LCD projection TV’s screen (see “Using the Freeze Function” on page 54).

0 DISPLAY

Press to display the channel number, current time and channel label (if set).

To turn the display off, press

DISPLAY again.

RM-Y912

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Using the Features

qa TV/VIDEO

Press repeatedly to scroll through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1,

VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6 and VIDEO 7.

If you select

Skip as a Video Label in the Setup menu, your LCD projection

TV will skip the video input you selected (see “Video Label” on page 80).

qs MTS/SAP

Press to scroll through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options (see

“MTS” on page 69).

qd PICTURE MODE

Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly to directly choose one of four different

video modes that best suits the program you are watching.

Vivid: Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.

Standard: Select to display a standard picture for normal viewing

environments.

Pro: Select to display a picture with minimum enhancements.

Mild: Select to smooth the outline of digital image.

When you select each mode, you can also adjust the picture quality (such as

Brightness, Color, etc.) to suit your taste. For details, see “Mode” on page

67.

RM-Y912

Using the Features

Watching Digital TV

When you have connected the DTV receiver, you can enjoy digital TV

programs. This LCD projection TV is capable of receiving the 1080i, 720p,

480p and 480i digital TV formats.

To view a digital TV program

1 Connect the DTV receiver to HD/DVD IN 5 or 6 on the LCD projection

TV (for details, see page 39).

2 Press TV/VIDEO to select HD/DVD IN 5 or 6.

3 Select a digital channel on the DTV receiver. For details, see the

Operating Manual of the DTV receiver.

4 Adjust the volume of the LCD projection TV as necessary.

Using the Features

Using Favorite Channels

The Favorite Channel feature lets you select programs from a list of favorite

channels that you preset.

Creating a List of

Favorite Channels

1 Press MENU to display the Menu.

2 Press B or b to highlight the Channel icon and press .

3 Press to select Favorite Channels.

4 Press V or v to highlight a Favorite Channel number (1-8) and press

5 Press V or v to highlight a channel you want to assign to the Favorite

Channel number. A preview of the highlighted channel appears in the

upper right of the screen.

Press to select that channel as a Favorite Channel.

6 To add more channels to your favorites list, repeat steps 4-5.

To clear a Favorite Channel, press V or v to highlight the channel you

want to clear. Press and then press RESET.

7 Press MENU to exit the Menu.

For details on using the Channel Menu, see page 73.

Displaying a List of

Favorite Channels

1 Press FAVORITES.

The Favorite Channel options appear.

2 Press V or v to highlight the channel you want to watch. The program of

that channel appears in the preview window. Press to select.

To assign Channel Labels (e.g., ABC, HBO, MTV, etc.) to channel

numbers, as shown at right, use the Channel Label feature in the Channel

Menu (see page 74).

✍ When the remote control mode is set to other than TV mode, you can

display the Favorite Channels. However, you cannot select the channel

by using V or v.

Favorites

10 ABC

20 HBO

36 MTV

6 FOX

8 CBS

37 COMED

Exit

Preview window

Favorite Channels

Using the Features

Using Twin View™

Twin View enables you to watch two programs at the same time. You can

also change the size of both the left and right pictures.

Activating Twin

Pictures

To display twin pictures

1 Make sure your LCD projection TV is tuned to

a working channel.

2 Press .

To cancel twin pictures

❑

Press again (or press ).

Activating the

Picture

Although two pictures appear on the screen at the same time, only one

picture is active. Change the picture size by using the V or v button. For an

active picture, you can:

❑ Change channels.

❑ Adjust the volume.

❑ Switch the input sources from VHF/UHF to cable by pressing ANT or

TV/VIDEO to switch the video input.

To activate the right picture

❑

Press b.

To activate the left picture

❑

Press B.

Using the Features

Factors Affecting Twin View

❑

If you use a cable box to view all channels, the same channel appears in

both windows because the cable box unscrambles only one channel at a

time.

❑ If you use a cable box, you can view the cable box output in one window

and view a different source (such as a VCR or DVD player) in the

second window by using the TV/VIDEO button.

❑ Sources connected to the AUX, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6, and VIDEO 7

inputs display in the left window, but not the right.

❑ If you are viewing a 4:3 source and a 16:9 enhanced source (such as a

DVD) side by side, the 4:3 source appears larger.

❑ Twin View does not display channels that are blocked by parental

settings (see page 75).

✍ Hookups that affect your ability to use Twin View:

- If you are viewing all channels through the cable box, the Twin

View feature will not work. The cable box only unscrambles one

signal at a time, so the right picture will be the same as the left

picture.

- You can watch a scrambled cable channel and another video

source. Be sure your DVD player, VCR or satellite receiver are

connected to one of the VIDEO IN 1-7 and AUX inputs on the rear

of the LCD projection TV. Pictures from equipment connected to

HD/DVD IN 5 and 6, DVI-HDTV IN 7, and AUX will only appear in

the left picture, not in the right.

✍ The active picture is highlighted in cyan.

Using the Features

Changing the

Picture Size

The zoom feature lets you change the size of the left and right pictures.

To enlarge the left

picture (reduce the

right)

1 Press B to

activate the left

picture (if not

already

activated).

2 Press V to

enlarge the

picture and v to

reduce the

picture.

To enlarge the right

picture (reduce the

left)

1 Press b to

activate the right

picture (if not

already

activated).

2 Press V to enlarge

the picture and v

to reduce the

picture.

✍ When you adjust the twin screen sizes, the LCD projection TV memorizes

the change. The next time you use the Twin View function, the

memorized sizes appear.

Using the Features

Using the Freeze Function

The FREEZE button allows you to temporarily capture a program’s picture.

You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers,

recipes, etc.

To use the Freeze function

1 When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press

FREEZE.

2 The LCD projection TV switches to Twin View mode and displays the

“frozen” picture on the right, while the current program continues on the

left.

3 To cancel and return to normal viewing, press FREEZE.

✍ Freeze feature is not available if you are already in Favorite Channel (see

page 50), Twin View™ (see page 51), or Channel Index (see page 55)

mode.

Current program

in progress

Frozen picture

Using the Features

Using Scrolling Channel Index

Scrolling Channel Index allows you to view and select from all receivable

channels scrolling on the screen without leaving the current channel.

To use the Scrolling Channel Index function

1 Press .

The current channel will be reduced in size and displayed on the left in

normal motion picture format. The first channel is briefly displayed on

the bottom-right side of the screen, then frozen. It scrolls up and the next

channel appears on the bottom-right, and the process is repeated with

the other channels.

2 Press V and v so that the channel you wish to view is displayed in the

cyan frame, and press .

To return to scrolling, press V and v again.

To change the direction of scrolling, press V or v once.

To increase scrolling speed, hold pressing V or v.

3 To enlarge the selected channel into the left frame, press again.

The selected channel will be displayed in normal motion picture, and

the sound also switches to this channel.

✍ Scrolling Channel Index will not function when Parental Lock is

activated.

(Continued)

Using the Features

4 Press .

The selected channel will be enlarged for normal viewing.

To cancel Scrolling Channel Index

Press again to resume normal viewing.

Using the Features

Using Wide Screen Mode

Wide Screen Mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several Wide

Screen Modes (16:9 aspect ratio).

❑ Press WIDE MODE repeatedly to toggle through the following Screen

Mode settings.

You can also access the Screen Mode settings in the Screen menu.

For details, see page 71.

Wide Zoom enlarges the 4:3 picture to

fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original

image as much as possible.

Normal returns the 4:3 picture to its

original size.

Full Mode stretches the 4:3 picture

horizontally only, to fill the 16:9 screen.

Zoom Mode enlarges the 4:3 picture

horizontally and vertically to an equal

aspect ratio that fills the 16:9 screen.

Useful for watching Letterbox movies.

When you change channels or inputs, the Screen Mode settings

revert to Wide Zoom (or the 4:3 Default setting in the Wide menu). To

retain the current Screen Mode setting as channels and inputs are

changed, set 4:3 Default to Off. For details, see page 72.

Using the Features

Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer

About Memory Stick

Memory Stick (sold separately) is a new, compact, portable, and versatile

Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds that

of a floppy disk. Memory Stick is specially designed for exchanging and

sharing digital data among Memory Stick compatible products such as

digital cameras and digital video cameras. Because it is removable, Memory

Stick can also be used for external data storage.

Memory Stick technology allows you to view on your TV screen digital

(jpeg) images that are stored on Memory Stick media. You can choose from

an index of the images stored on the Memory Stick, or you can run a

slideshow of those images. You can also customize the features of the

slideshow by selecting the length of time that each image is displayed,

toggling the display of file information, and rotating each image.

For more information about the using Memory Stick media, see “Notes on

Using Memory Stick Media” on page 86.

Supported Image

Types

This LCD projection TV's Memory Stick viewer can display only still

images that have been recorded on Memory Stick media by Sony brand

digital still and video cameras.

Recorded images must also meet the following specifications:

❑

Compression format: JPEG

❑

File name format: DCF compliant

✍

You cannot write to Memory Stick media using the LCD projection TV.

✍

The LCD projection TV's Memory Stick viewer is compatible with

Memory Sticks up to and including 128MB It is not compatible with

Memory Sticks that exceed 128MB.

✍

JPEG stands for "Joint Photographic Experts Group," which is the

organization that implemented this format. DCF stands for "Design Rules

for Camera File Systems," which are specifications established by the

Japan Electronic Industry Development Association (JEIDA).

Using the Features

About DCF File Names

Most Sony brand digital still and video cameras automatically record still

images using DCF compliant directory and file names, as shown in the

following example:

Unsupported Image

Types

This LCD projection TV's Memory Stick viewer cannot display any of the

following:

❑

Images recorded on digital still cameras and digital video cameras that

are not Sony brand

❑

Images recorded using products that are not DCF compliant, including

the following Sony products:

❑

Images stored on a Memory Stick that has a capacity that exceeds

128MB

❑

Images stored in TIFF or any other non-JPEG compression format

❑

Images in directories that were modified or renamed on a computer

❑

Images with less than 16 horizontal and/or vertical lines per dot

❑

Images with more than 4096 horizontal and/or vertical lines per dot

❑

Movie clips

✍

Do not rename directories. If the names are changed, the still images

cannot be displayed on your LCD projection TV.

100MSDCF

DSC00001

DSC00002

DSC00003

Image Directory Name

Image File Names

Digital still DSC-D700, DSC-D770

Digital video cameras DCR-TRV900/DSR-PD100A

Using the Features

Inserting and

Removing a Memory

Stick

To insert a Memory Stick

Locate the Memory Stick slot (see pages 21-22) and insert the Memory

Stick into the Memory Stick slot as illustrated below.

When inserted properly, it should slide in with little resistance and click

into place.

To remove a Memory Stick

1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator is off. (When the light is on, this

indicates that the LCD projection TV is reading data from the Memory

Stick.)

✍

Be sure to insert the Memory Stick in the correct direction. If the

Memory Stick is forced in the wrong way, it may become damaged.

Insert only Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick slot. Attempting

to insert other objects into the slot may damage the LCD projection TV.

Using the Features

2 Push the Memory Stick gently into the slot, and then release it.

The Memory Stick media is ejected.

3 Pull the Memory Stick completely out of the slot.

When removing the Memory Stick, do not attempt to just pull it from its

slot.

Displaying the

Memory Stick Menu

1 Insert a Memory Stick that contains the images you want to view.

For details, see page 60.

✍ To protect small children from injury from Memory Stick Media, remove

all Memory Stick media from the LCD projection TV's Memory Stick slot

and store it in a safe location when it is not in use.

✍ When the remote control mode is set to other than TV mode, you can

display the Memory Stick Menu. However, you cannot select the menu

item by using V/v/B/b or .

Using the Features

2 Press MEMORY STICK on the remote control. The Memory Stick

Menu appears.

3 To select an option, press V or v to highlight the option and press

4 To exit the Memory Stick Menu, press CH +/–, TV/VIDEO, ANT, or

use the 0-9 buttons and ENTER (or wait 3 seconds) to select a channel.

Using the Memory

Stick Index

The Memory Stick Index lets you view images that are on the Memory Stick

in an index of thumbnail images.

1 Insert a Memory Stick that contains the images you want to view.

For details, see page 60.

2 Press MEMORY STICK on the remote control. The Memory Stick

Menu appears.

Option Description

Index Displays an index of thumbnail images that are on the Memory Stick.

For details, see “Using the Memory Stick Index” on page 62.

Slideshow Displays a slideshow of images that are on the Memory Stick. For

details, see “Using the Memory Stick Slideshow” on page 64.

Setup Allows you to change slideshow options and rotate images. For

details, see “Changing the Memory Stick Setup Options” on page 64.

✍ Memory Stick functions are not available while using Twin View, Freeze

or Favorite Channel functions.

Memory Stick

Index

Slideshow

Setup

Move:

Select:

✍ There is no audio signal available while viewing images on Memory

Stick.

Using the Features

3 Press V or v to highlight Index and press . The Memory Stick Index

appears.

The Page and folder ( ) buttons are available only if the Memory Stick

contains more images or folders than can be displayed on one screen.

4 Press V v B b to highlight an image and press to select the image.

Selecting an image displays that image at full size. While an image is

displayed full size, you can do any of the following:

Larger images will take longer to display on screen.

5 To return to the Memory Stick Menu, press the arrow button to

Menu and press .

To Do This ... Do This ...

Display the previous

image

Press B.

Display the next image Press b . If you press b while viewing the last

image, the first image is displayed. If you press B

while viewing the first image, the last image is

displayed.

Display the Memory

Stick Index

Press

✍ If a blank square appears instead of a thumbnail image, this indicates

that the image does not support a thumbnail view. Selecting the icon,

however, displays the full-size image on the screen. It could also indicate

that both the thumbnail and full-size images are corrupted or not

supported.

Page–

Page+

–

Memory Stick Index

FileName:DSC00004

Date & Time:4/27/2001 6:43PM

Picture Size:640x480

Directory Name:900MSDFC

Image 12/254

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Move: Select:

The selected image is

highlighted in yellow

Information about the

selected image

Using the Features

Using the Memory

Stick Slideshow

The Memory Stick Slideshow lets you watch a slideshow of the images that

are on the Memory Stick.

1 Insert a Memory Stick that contains the images you want to view.

For details, see page 60.

2 Press MEMORY STICK on the remote control. The Memory Stick

Menu appears.

3 Press V or v to highlight Slideshow and press . The slideshow

starts.

4 To end the slideshow, press . The Memory Stick Menu is displayed.

Changing the

Memory Stick Setup

Options

1 Press MEMORY STICK on the remote control. The Memory Stick

Menu appears.

2 Press V or v to highlight Setup and press . The Memory Stick Setup

Menu appears.

3 Press the arrow button to highlight an option and press

Option Description

Menu Returns to the Memory Stick Menu.

Slideshow - Interval Decrease or increase the length of time that each image

is displayed: 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 1 minute, 5

minutes, or 15 minutes.

Slideshow - Repeat Select On to set the slideshow to repeat after displaying

all the images recorded on the Memory Stick. Select

Off to not repeat the slideshow.

File Information Select On to show file information of each image while

that image is being displayed.

Rotate Picture Displays the Rotate Picture screen. For details, see

“Using the Rotate Picture Screen” on page 65.

Memory Stick Setup

Slideshow - Interval: 5sec.

Slideshow - Repeat: on

File Information: on

Rotate Picture

Move:

Select:

Using the Features

4 Press b (or press ), and then V or v to change setting.

5 Press to enter the setting, and then B.

6 To exit the Memory Stick Setup Menu, press the arrow button to Menu

and press .

Using the Rotate

Picture Screen

The Rotate Picture Screen lets you rotate an image from an index of

thumbnails.

1 In the Memory Stick Setup Menu, press V or v to highlight

Rotate Picture and press . The Rotate Picture screen appears.

The Page and folder ( ) buttons are available only if the Memory

Stick contains more images or folders than can be displayed on one

screen.

2 Press V v B b to highlight an image that you want to rotate.

3 Press to rotate an image 90 degrees in a clockwise direction.

4 To return to the Memory Stick Setup Menu, press the arrow button to

highlight Menu and press .

✍ You cannot rotate images if the LOCK switch on the Memory Stick is on.

To rotate the images, first set the LOCK switch to off.

✍ If a blank square appears instead of the thumbnail image, this indicates

that the image does not support a thumbnail view and cannot be rotated.

Page–

Page+

–

Rotate Picture

FileName:DSC00004

Date & Time:4/27/2001 6:43PM

Picture Size:640x480

Image 12/254

Move: Select:

Directory Name:900MSDFC

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Using the Menus

Overview

Opening and choosing a menu

1 Press MENU to display the menu screen.

2 Press B or b to highlight the desired menu icon and press to select

it.

3 Use the arrow button to scroll through the features.

4 See the specific menu page for instructions on moving through the

menu.

To end a menu session

❑

Press MENU again.

To end one menu session and move to another

❑

Press V to return to the menu icons.

Press B or b to choose the next menu icon and press to select it.

The menu gives you access to the following features:

Menu Icon Description Page

Allows you to make adjustments to your picture settings.

It also allows you to customize the Picture Mode based on

the type of program you are viewing.

Offers enhanced audio options such as listening to second

audio programming (SAP), or customizing the Effect of

the sound on your LCD projection TV.

Allows you to set the wide screen mode, adjust the vertical

center in wide mode, and set the 4:3 Default mode.

Allows you to set up a Favorite Channel list, run the Auto

Program function, and more.

Lets you control the viewing of programs based on their

ratings.

Provides several options for setting up your channels,

labeling your Video inputs, and selecting the language of

the on-screen menus.

68Using the Menus

Using the Video Menu

To select the Video Menu

1 Press MENU.

2 Press B or b to highlight the

Video icon and press .

3 Use the arrow button to scroll

through the features.

4 Press to select a feature.

That feature’s adjustment

appears.

5 Use the arrow button to make the desired adjustments.

6 Press to select/set.

7 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

To restore the factory default settings for Picture, Brightness, Color,

Hue, Sharpness and Color Temp

❑

Press RESET on the remote control when in the Video menu.

Selecting Video

Options

The Video menu includes the following options.

Option Description

Mode

Customized

picture

viewing

Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.

Standard Recommended for Normal viewing conditions.

Pro Select to display a picture with minimum

enhancements.

Mild Select to smooth the outline of digital image.

✍ You can alter the Video menu settings (Picture,

Brightness, Color, etc.) for each Mode.

To quickly and easily change from one Video Mode to

another, use PICTURE MODE on the remote control.

Picture Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color or

decrease picture contrast and soften the color.

Brightness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.

Color Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity.

Hue Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones.

Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture.

Color Temp

White intensity

adjustment

Choose from three color temperatures:

Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint.

Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.

Warm Select to give the white colors a red tint.

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68Using the Menus

Advanced

Video

CineMotion Obtains a smooth picture movement that

approaches the original film-like quality when

reproducing movies or other video sources on 24

frame per second films.

On The LCD projection TV automatically

detects the signal type of a film and processes

it appropriately.

Off Select to turn off the CineMotion mode.

✍ When the Video Mode is set to Mild (page 67), you

cannot set CineMotion to On.

DRC Palette Allows you to customize the level of detail

(Reality) and smoothness (Clarity) for up to three

input sources. For example, you can create one

Custom setting to optimize your cable input's

picture, and create another to optimize your DVD

player's picture. You can switch among the three

Custom settings.

1 Press the arrow button to highlight Custom

1, Custom 2, or Custom 3 and then press

The DRC palette appears.

2 Press the arrow button 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.

3 To save the setting, press .

To return the Custom options to the default

factorysettings, press the RESET button.

✍ Advanced Video is unavailable when you have selected

Mild picture mode, or you are watching 1080i, 720p and

480p sources with Video 5 to 7 inputs.

Option Description

Custom 1

[25]

Clarity [ 1]

Reality

68Using the Menus

Using the Audio Menu

To select the Audio Menu

1 Press MENU.

2 Press B or b to highlight the

Audio icon and press .

3 Use the arrow button to scroll

through the options.

4 Press to select an option.

That option’s settings appear.

5 Use the arrow button to scroll through the settings.

6 Press to select the desired setting.

7 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

To restore the factory default settings for Treble, Bass and Balance

❑

Press RESET on the remote control when in the Audio menu.

Selecting Audio

Options

The Audio menu includes the following options:

Option Description

Treble Adjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds.

Bass Adjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds.

Balance Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.

Steady

Sound

Auto Select to stabilize the volume.

Off Select to turn off Steady Sound.

Effect TruSurround Select for surround sound (for stereo programs

only).

Simulated Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs.

Off Normal stereo or mono reception.

MTS

Enjoy stereo,

bilingual and

mono

programs

Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program

broadcast in stereo.

Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the LCD projection

TV to second audio programs when a signal is

received. (If no SAP signal is present, the LCD

projection TV remains in Stereo mode.)

Mono Select for mono reception. (Use to reduce noise

during weak stereo broadcasts.)

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68Using the Menus

Speaker On Select to turn on the LCD projection TV speakers.

Off Select to turn off the LCD projection TV speakers

and listen to the LCD projection TV's sound only

through your external audio system speakers.

Audio Out

Easy control

of volume

adjustments

Variable The LCD projection TV’s speakers are turned off,

but the volume output from your audio system can

still be controlled by the LCD projection TV’s

remote control.

Fixed The LCD projection TV’s speakers are turned off

and the volume, bass and treble output of the LCD

projection TV is fixed. Use your audio receiver’s

volume control to adjust the volume through your

audio system.

Option Description

68Using the Menus

Using the Screen Menu

To select the Screen menu

1 Press MENU.

2 Press B or b to highlight the

Screen icon and press .

3 Use the arrow button to scroll

through the features.

4 Press to select a feature.

That feature’s options appear.

5 Use the arrow button to scroll through the options.

6 Press to select the desired option.

7 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

Selecting Screen

Options

The Screen menu includes the following options:

To change from one Wide Mode to another, use WIDE MODE on the

remote control.

Option Description

Wide Mode

Select a Screen

Mode to use for

4:3 sources.

Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture, to fill the 16:9

screen, keeping the original image as much as

possible.

Normal Select to return the 4:3 picture to normal

mode.

Full Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally

only, to fill the wide screen.

Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally

and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills

the wide screen.

Wide Mode is unavailable while in Twin View (page

51), Freeze (page 54), or Channel Index (page 55)

mode.

Wide mode is unavailable when you are watching

720p and 1080i sources, and when viewing photos

from your memory stick media.

68Using the Menus

4:3 Default

Select the default

Screen Mode to

use for 4:3

sources.

Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture, to fill the 16:9

screen, keeping the original image as much as

possible.

Normal Select to return the 4:3 picture to normal

mode.

Full Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally

only, to fill the wide screen.

Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally

and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills

the wide screen.

Off Select to continue using the current Screen

Mode setting when the channel or input is

changed.

The 4:3 Default functions only when the LCD

projection TV receives 480i and 480p signals.

If 4:3 Default is set to anything but Off, the Wide Mode

setting changes only for the current channel. When

you change channels (or inputs), Wide Mode is

automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting. To

retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and

inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default to Off.

Vertical Center Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down in

the window. (Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes.)

Press V or v to choose a position and press

Option Description

68Using the Menus

Using the Channel Menu

To select the Channel Menu

1 Press MENU.

2 Press B or b to highlight the

Channel icon and press

3 Use the arrow button to scroll

through the features.

4 Press to select a feature.

That feature’s options appear.

5 Use the arrow button to scroll through the options.

6 Press to select the desired option.

7 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

Selecting Channel

Options

The Channel menu includes the following options:

Option Description

Favorite

Channels

Let you set up a list of your favorite channels. For details, see

“Using Favorite Channels” on page 50..

Cable On Select if you are receiving cable channels with a

CATV cable.

Off Select if you are using an antenna.

✍ You should run Auto Program after changing the

Cable setting.

Channel Fix

Useful when you

have a cable box

or satellite

receiver connected

2-6 “Fix” your LCD projection TV’s channel

setting to 3 or 4 and use the cable box, VCR or

satellite receiver to change channels. Select one

of these settings if you have connected the

device to the VHF/UHF jack.

AUX 2-6 Same as 2-6, except you select one of these

settings if you have connected the device to the

AUX jack (see page 23).

Video 1 Use when connecting a cable box. TV output

should be connected through the cable box.

Auto Program Automatically programs the LCD projection TV for all

receivable channels.

68Using the Menus

Channel

Skip/Add

Removes and adds viewable channels.

1 Use the arrow button to scroll through the channels until

you find the channel you want to skip/add.

2 Press to select it.

3 Press V or v to toggle between “Add” and “Skip.”

4 Press to select.

Channels that you set to be skipped can be accessed only

with the 0-9 buttons.

Channel Label Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to

channel numbers. You can label up to 20 channels.

1 Press the arrow button to highlight Channel and press .

2 Press V or v to scroll through the channel numbers (1-125).

Then press to select the channel number that you want

to assign a label.

3 Press the arrow button to highlight Label and press .

4 Press V or v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-

9, etc.). Then press to select the highlighted character.

5 Repeat to add up to 5 characters to the label.

6 To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1-4.

7 Press B to return to the Channel Menu, or press MENU to

exit the Menus.

Channel Label is not available (grayed out) when watching

the AUX and VIDEO inputs.

Option Description

68Using the Menus

Using the Parent Menu

The Parent Menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according

to their content and rating levels.

To select the Parent Menu

1 Press MENU.

2 Press B or b to highlight the

Parent icon and press .

3 Use the 0-9 buttons on the

remote control to enter a four-

digit password.

4 If this is the first time you are

creating this password, confirm the password by entering it again. (The

Parent Menu options appear.)

5 Press V v B b to change settings. Press to select the changed

setting.

6 Press MENU to exit the Menu.

Selecting Parent

Options

The Parent Menu includes the following options:

✍ You need your password for any future access into the Parent Menu. If

you lose your password, see “Lost password” on page 88.

Option Description

Parental Lock

Turn ratings on/off and

select a rating system

Off Parental lock is off. No programs are blocked

from viewing.

Child Maximum ratings permitted are:

US: TV-Y, TV-G, G

Canada: C, G, TV-Y

Yo u th Maximum ratings permitted are:

US: TV-PG, PG

Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG

Y. Adult Maximum ratings permitted are:

US: TV-14, PG-13

Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14

Custom Select to set ratings manually.

US: See page 77 for details.

Canada: See page 78 for details.

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68Using the Menus

To deactivate the Parental Control feature

❑

Set Parental Lock to OFF when in the Parent menu.

To change the password

1 Select Change Password option when in the Parent menu using the

arrow button, and press .

2 Enter a new four-digit password using the 0-9 buttons.

3 Confirm the new password by entering it again.

4 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

Viewing Blocked

Programs

You can view a blocked program by entering the password.

1 Press ENTER when tuned to a blocked program.

2 Enter your password using the 0-9 buttons.

Parental Control will be canceled temporarily until you turn your LCD

projection TV off.

If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline

rating system, you should select Child, Youth, or

Young Adult to help simplify the rating selection. To

set more restrictive ratings, select Custom.

For descriptions of Child, Youth, and Young Adult

ratings, see page 77.

Change Password For changing your password.

Select Country U.S.A. Select to use USA ratings (see page 77).

Canada Select to use Canadian ratings (see page 78).

Option Description

68Using the Menus

Selecting Custom

Rating Options

US custom rating options

If you selected U.S.A. as the country of residence on page 76, the Custom

Rating Menu includes the following options. (If you selected Canada, see

page 78.)

To ensure maximum blocking capability, the age-based ratings should be

blocked.

Option Description

Movie Rating G All children and General Audience.

PG Parental Guidance suggested.

PG-13 Parental Guidance for children under 13.

R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested

for children under 17.

NC-17

and X

No one 17 and under allowed.

TV Rating

Block programs

by their rating,

content or both

Age-Based Options

TV-Y All children.

TV-Y7 Directed to older children.

TV-G General Audience.

TV-PG Parental Guidance suggested.

TV-14 Parents Strongly cautioned.

TV-MA Mature Audience only.

Content-Based Options

FV Fantasy Violence.

D Suggestive Dialogue.

L Strong Language.

S Sexual situations.

V Violence.

Unrated

Block programs

or movies that are

broadcast without

a rating

Block Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast

without a rating.

Allow Allows programs and movies that are broadcast

without a rating.

If you select “Block,” please be aware that the following

programs may be blocked: emergency broadcasts,

political programs, sports, news, public service

announcements, religious programs and weather.

✍ The content ratings will increase depending on the level of the age-based rating.

For example, a program with a TV-PG V (Violence) rating may contain moderate

violence, while a TV-14 V (Violence) rating may contain more intense violence.

68Using the Menus

Canadian custom rating options

If you selected Canada as the country of residence on page 76, the Custom

Rating Menu includes the following options. (If you selected U.S.A., see

page 77.)

Option Description

English Rating C All children.

C8+ Children 8 years and older.

G General programming.

PG Parental Guidance.

14+ Viewers 14 and older.

18+ Adult programming.

French Rating G General programming.

8 ans+ Not recommended for young children.

13 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 13.

16 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16.

18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults.

USA Rating See “TV Rating” on page 77 for details.

68Using the Menus

Using the Setup Menu

To select the Setup Menu

1 Press MENU.

2 Press B or b to highlight the

Setup icon and press .

3 Use the arrow button to scroll

through the features.

4 Press to select a feature.

That feature’s options appear.

5 Use the arrow button to scroll through the options.

6 Press to select the desired option.

7 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

Selecting

Setup Options

The Setup menu includes the following options:

Option Description

Caption Vision Allows you to select from three closed caption modes (for

programs that are broadcast with closed captioning).

CC1, CC2,

CC3, CC4

Displays a printed version of the

dialog or sound effects of a program.

(Should be set to CC1 for most

programs.)

Text1, Text2,

Text3, Text4

Displays network/station information

presented using either half or the

whole screen (if available). For closed

captioning, set to CC1.

Info Displays the program name and the

time remaining in the program (if the

broadcaster offers this service).

Displays when the channel is changed

or the DISPLAY button is pressed.

Off Turns off Caption Vision.

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68Using the Menus

Video Label Allows you to label the audio/video components you connected

to the LCD projection TV so you can identify them when using

TV/VIDEO. When in the Setup menu’s Video Label feature,

press V or v to highlight an input to label, then press to

select it. Use the arrow button to scroll through the labels. Press

to select the component you connected to each of the input

jacks on the back of your LCD projection TV. Select “Skip” if

you do not have a component connected to a particular set of

input jacks.

Video 1/2/3/4 VHS, DVD, Receiver, Satellite, Cable

Box, 8mm, DTV, Game, LD, Web,

Beta, Skip

Video 5/6/7 DVD, Satellite, Cable Box, DTV, HD,

Skip

If you select “Skip,” your LCD projection TV skips this

connection when you press TV/VIDEO.

✍ When you select “Receiver” on Video Label, your LCD

projection TV’s input is fixed (for Video 1 only).

Language Select to display all on-screen menus in your language of

choice: English, Español, Français.

Option Description

68Using the Menus

Clock/Timers Select to set the clock and to program your TV to turn on and

off at two scheduled viewing times.

Timer 1

Timer 2

You can use the Timers to programthe

TV to turn on and off and tune to a

specific channel at two scheduled

viewing times.

Timer 1 and Timer 2 are not available to be set until you set the

Current Time.

1 Press V or v to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2. To set the

timer, press b.

2 Press V or v to highlight one of the following options, then

press .

Program Select to set the Timer by day, time,

duration, and channel.

Off Select to turn off the Timer. (Your

previous settings are saved.)

3 If you selected Program in step 2, press V and v to set the

day(s), hour, minute, duration, and channel number. Press

or press b to confirm each setting and move to the

next setting.

Press B to go back to the previous setting.

4 Press MENU to exit the Menu. An LED on the front panel

will light, indicating the timer has been set.

✍ To go directly to programming Timer 1 or 2, press

instead of pressing b.

Current Time

1 Press to select Current Time.

2 Press V and v to set the current time (day, hour, and

minute). Press (or press b) to comfirm each setting

and move to the next setting. Press B to go back the

previous setting.

3 Press MENU to exit the Menu.

Image Revision Adjusts the Image on your LCD projection TV.

Auto: (Factory setting) Automatically adjust double images or

ghosts.

0-3 (manual): Select the value with which double images or

ghosts are improved.

Demo Runs a demonstration of on-screen Menus.

Option Description

Other Information

Programming the Remote Control

If you have video equipment that you want to control with the LCD

projection TV's remote control, use the following procedures to program the

remote control.

From the “Manufacturer’s Codes” listed on page 83, select the three-digit

code number for the manufacturer’s code for your component. If more than

one code number is listed, start with the number listed first. Use the code

number to complete the following procedure.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select your desired input.

2 Press SAT/CABLE for five seconds.

The indicator of the selected input flashes.

3 Input the three-digit manufacturer's code number.

Tips

❑

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one

until you come to the correct code for your component.

❑ If you enter a new code number, the code number you previously

entered at that setting is erased.

❑ In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your component with

the Sony remote control. In this case, use the component’s own remote

control unit.

RM-Y912

✍ The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be

used with the remote control.

✍ When no code number is input for 30 seconds or invalid or incorrect

numbers are input, the remote control is reset to the normal TV

remote control mode.

Other Information

Manufacturer’s Codes

VCRs

DVD Players

Cable Boxes

Satellite Receivers

Manufacturer Code

Sony 301

Admiral

(M. Ward)

327

Aiwa 338, 344

Audio Dynamic 314, 337

Broksonic 319, 317

Canon 309, 308

Citizen 332

Craig 302, 332

Criterion 315

Curtis Mathes 304, 338, 309

Daewoo 341, 312, 309

DBX 314, 336, 337

Dimensia 304

Emerson 319, 320, 316,

317, 318, 341

Fisher 330, 335

Funai 338

General Electric 329, 304, 309

Go Video 322, 339, 340

Goldstar 332

Hitachi 306, 304, 305,

338

Instant Replay 309, 308

JC Penney 309, 305, 304,

330, 314, 336,

337

JVC 314, 336, 337,

345, 346, 347

Kenwood 314, 336, 332,

337

LXI (Sears) 332, 305, 330,

335, 338

Magnavox 308, 309, 310

Marantz 314, 336, 337

Marta 332

Memorex 309, 335

Minolta 305, 304

Mitsubishi/

MGA

323, 324, 325,

326

Multitech 325, 338, 321

NEC 314, 336, 337

Olympic 309, 308

Optimus 327

Panasonic 308, 309, 306,

307

Pentax 305, 304

Philco 308, 309

Philips 308, 309, 310

Pioneer 308

Quasar 308, 309, 306

RCA/

PROSCAN

304, 305, 308,

309, 311, 312,

313, 310, 329

Realistic 309, 330, 328,

335, 324, 338

Sansui 314

Samsung 322, 313, 321

Sanyo 330, 335

Scott 312, 313, 321,

335, 323, 324,

325, 326

Sharp 327, 328

Shintom 315

Signature 2000

(M. Ward)

338, 327

SV2000 338

Sylvania 308, 309, 338,

310

Symphonic 338

Tashiro 332

Tatung 314, 336, 337

Teac 314, 336, 338,

337

Technics 309, 308

Toshiba 312, 311

Manufacturer Code

Wards 327, 328, 335,

331, 332

Yamaha 314, 330, 336,

337

Zenith 331

Manufacturer Code

Sony 751

Panasonic 753

Pioneer 752

RCA 755

Toshiba 754

Manufacturer Code

Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224,

225, 226

Jerrold/G. I. 201, 202, 203,

204, 205, 206,

207, 208, 218

Oak 227, 228, 229

Panasonic 219, 220, 221

Pioneer 214, 215

Scientific

Atlanta

209, 210, 211

Tocom 216, 217

Zenith 212, 213

Manufacturer Code

Sony 801

General

Electric

802

Hitachi 805

Hughes 804

Panasonic 803

RCA/

PROSCAN

802, 808

Toshiba 806, 807

Manufacturer Code

Other Information

Operating Other Components with Your LCD Projection TV

Remote Control

Operating a VCR Press FUNCTION until the DVD/VCR indicator lights up.

Operating a DVD

Player

Press FUNCTION until the DVD/VCR indicator lights up.

To Do This ... Press

Turn on/off SAT/CABLE (POWER)

Change channels CH +/–

Record N and REC simultaneously

Play N

Stop x

Fast forward M

Rewind the tape m

Pause X (press again to resume normal playback)

Search the picture

forward or backward

M or m during playback

(release to resume normal playback)

To Do This ... Press

Turn on/off SAT/CABLE (POWER)

Play N

Stop x

Pause X (press again to resume normal playback)

Step through different tracks of

an audio disc

M to step forward or m to step backward

Step through different chapters

of a video disc

CH+ to step forward or CH– to step backward

Other Information

Operating a Cable

Box

Press FUNCTION until the SAT/CABLE indicator lights up.

Operating a Satellite

Receiver

Press FUNCTION until the SAT/CABLE indicator lights up.

To Do This ... Press

Turn on/off SAT/CABLE (POWER)

Select Cable Box SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION)

Select a channel 0-9 buttons, ENTER

Change channels CH +/–

Back to previous channel JUMP

To Do This ... Press

Turn on/off SAT/CABLE (POWER)

Select Satellite Receiver SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION)

Select a channel 0-9 buttons, ENTER

Change channels CH +/–

Back to previous channel JUMP

Display channel number DISPLAY

Display DBS menu MENU

Select item

Other Information

Notes on Using Memory Stick Media

Memory Stick

Precautions

When using Memory Stick media, follow these precautions:

❑ To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not turn off the TV or

remove Memory Stick media from the insertion slot while data is being

read (as indicated by the Memory Stick indicator light being on).

❑ Avoid touching the terminal of Memory Stick media or bringing it into

contact with a metal object.

❑ Do not drop, bend, or submit Memory Stick media to external shock.

❑ Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media.

❑ Avoid getting liquid on Memory Stick media.

❑ Apply labels only within the designated label area.

❑ To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not use or store

Memory Stick media in a location subject to:

❑ High temperature (such as near a heater or inside a hot car)

❑ High humidity

❑ Direct sunlight

❑ Corrosive substances

❑ Magnetic fields

❑ Excessive dust

❑ Static electricity or electric noise

❑ Store and carry Memory Stick media in its original case to ensure

protection of stored data.

❑ Save a backup of stored data.

Label Area

Other Information

Troubleshooting

If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional

questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our

Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S.

residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).

Problem Possible Remedies

No picture

(screen not lit),

no sound

❏ Make sure the LCD projection TV’s power cord is connected securely to the wall

outlet.

❏ Push the power button on the front of the LCD projection TV.

❏ Check to see if the TV/VIDEO setting is correct: when watching TV, set to TV, and

when watching connected equipment, set to VIDEO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7.

❏ Try another channel. It could be station trouble.

❏ The Parental Control feature is activated (see “Using the Parent Menu” on page

75).

❏ If your LCD projection TV’s power is on, and LAMP (red) indication is flashing,

the lamp for the light source burns out. Replace it with new Sony XL-2000U

replacement lamp (see page 13).

❏ If your LCD projection TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your

LCD projection TV may need service. Call your local Sony Service Center.

Remote control

does not operate

❏ Batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.

❏ Press FUNCTION until the TV indicator lights up when operating your LCD

projection TV.

❏ Make sure the LCD projection TV’s power cord is connected securely to the wall

outlet.

❏ Locate the LCD projection TV at least 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights.

❏ Check the orientation of the batteries.

Dark, poor or no

picture (screen lit),

good sound

❏ Adjust the Picture setting in the Video menu (see page 67).

❏ Adjust the Brightness setting in the Video menu (see page 67).

❏ Check antenna/cable connections.

It is strongly recommended to connect the antenna using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to

get optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by

radio noise and the like, resulting in signal deterioration. If you use a 300-ohm twin

lead cable, keep it away as far as possible from the LCD projection TV.

Do not use an indoor antenna because it is especially susceptible to radio noise (see

page 25).

Good picture,

no sound

❏ Press MUTING so that “MUTING” disappears from the screen (see page 45).

❏ Make sure Speaker is set to ON in the Audio menu (see page 70).

❏ Check the MTS setting in the Audio menu (see “MTS” on page 69).

Cannot receive digital channels

(when a DTV receiver is

connected)

❏ Check the connections between the DTV receiver and the LCD projection TV (see

page 39).

❏ Check your local listings to find out if you can receive digital broadcasts in your

area.

Cannot receive upper channels

(UHF) when

using an antenna

❏ Change Cable to OFF (see page 73).

❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are not

presently in TV memory (see page 73).

Other Information

No color ❏ Adjust the Color settings in the Video menu (see page 67).

Only snow and noise

appear on the screen

❏ Check the Cable setting in the Channel menu (see “Cable” on page 73).

❏ Check the antenna/cable connections.

❏ Make sure the channel is broadcasting programs.

❏ Press ANT to change the input mode (see page 47).

Dotted lines

or stripes

❏ Adjust the antenna.

❏ Move the LCD projection TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or

hair-dryers.

LCD projection TV is fixed to

one channel

❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are not

presently in TV memory (see page 73).

❏ Check your Channel Fix settings (see page 73).

Double images, ghosts, or

merged colors

❏ Use a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable (when the problem is caused by

reflections from nearby mountains or tall buildings).

❏ Set the Image Revision to an appropriate value. The default setting is Auto. If

ghosts, doubled images, or merged colors appear with Auto, select the best value

from 0 to 3 (see page 81).

Cannot operate menu ❏ If the item you want to choose appears in gray, you cannot select it.

❏ Turn the LCD projection TV’s power off and on again.

Cannot receive any channels

when using cable TV

❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are not

presently in TV memory (see page 73).

❏ Check your cable settings.

❏ Make sure Cable is set to ON in the Channel menu (see page 73).

Cannot gain enough volume

when using a cable box

❏ Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box’s remote control. Then

press FUNCTION until the TV indicator lights up and adjust the LCD projection

TV’s volume.

Channel Index does not display

all available channels

❏ Make sure Cable is set to ON in the Channel menu (see “Cable” on page 73).

❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable TV channels that are

not presently in TV memory (see page 73).

Cannot receive channels

Unable to select a channel

❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable TV channels that are

not presently in TV memory (see page 73).

Lost password ❏ In the password screen (see page 75), enter the following master password: 4357.

The master password clears your previous password; it cannot be used to

temporarily unblock channels.

Cannot change channels with

the remote control

❏ Be sure you have not inadvertently switched your LCD projection TV from

channel 3 or 4 setting if you are using another device to change channels.

❏ If you are using another device to control channels, be sure the “function” button

for that device has been pressed, or the slide switch is set correctly. For example, if

you are using your cable to control channels, be sure to press SAT/CABLE.

Cannot cycle through the other

video equipment connected to

the LCD projection TV

❏ Be sure the Video Label feature has not been set to Skip (see page 80).

Problem Possible Remedies

Other Information

There is a black box on the

screen

❏ You have selected a text option in the Setup menu and no text is available. (see

page 79 to reset Setup selections) To turn this feature off, select OFF in the

Caption Vision option. If you were trying to get closed captioning, select CC1

instead of Text 1-4.

There is no twin picture or it is

just static

❏ Be sure your twin picture is set to a video source/channel that has a program airing.

❏ You may be tuned to a video input with nothing connected to it. Try cycling

through your video inputs using TV/VIDEO.

❏ Twin View is not set to receive a signal from the AUX input. If you have connected

a VCR, DVD player or satellite receiver to the AUX input on the LCD projection

TV, it will not show in the second picture.

You get the same program in the

window picture as in the main

picture

❏ Both may be set to the same channel. Try changing channels in either the main

picture or the window picture.

❏ You may be running all your channels through a cable box. The cable box will only

unscramble one signal at a time, so you cannot use the Twin View feature. If

possible, run a direct cable to your LCD projection TV’s VHF/UHF input (this will

only work if your cable system provides an unscrambled signal.)

You cannot get anything but TV

channels in your second picture

❏ Be sure the video label has not been set to skip your video inputs. See the Setup

menu on page 80.

Some video sources do not

appear when you press TV/

VIDEO

❏ Ensure that Video Label is not set to “Skip” (see “Video Label” on page 80).

Image does not display ❏ Make sure the image is supported by the LCD projection TV (see page 58).

❏ Make sure the Memory Stick is inserted properly (see page 60).

❏ Memory Stick functions are not available while using Twin View, Freeze or

Favorite Channel functions.

Blank square appears instead of

a thumbnail image

❏ This indicates that the image does not support a thumbnail view. Selecting the icon,

however, displays the full-size image on the screen. It could also indicate that both

the thumbnail and full-size images are corrupted or not supported

Cannot rotate image, no

thumbnail appears

❏ Be sure the LOCK switch on the Memory Stick is set to off.

❏ If a blank square appears instead of the thumbnail image, this indicates that the

image does not support a thumbnail view and cannot be rotated.

Cannot hear audio while using

Memory Stick

❏ There is no audio available while using Memory Stick.

Image file name does not

appear; instead, dashes (---)

appear

❏ Dashes appear instead of the file name if the image was recorded using equipment

that is not DCF-compliant. Dashes also appear if a DCF-compliant file was

renamed.

Problem Possible Remedies

Other Information

Flashing Indicators on the Front of the Monitor

The STAND BY (red) and/or LAMP (red) indicators indicate the conditions

of the LCD projection TV and warnings by lighting or flashing, as follows.

The STAND BY indicator flashes.

❑

The lamp for the light source is ready to turn on.

The STAND BY indicator flashes three times.

❑

The lamp cover is not attached securely. When you correct, the STAND

BY indicator goes out and the LCD projection TV enters the standby

mode (see page 13).

The LAMP indicator flashes.

❑

The lamp for the light source burns out.

Replace it with new one (see page 13).

If the LCD projection TV is not recovered after correcting the problems,

contact with qualified Sony personnel.

STAND BYTIMERLAMP

Other Information

Specifications

Projection System 3 LCD Panels, 1 lens projection system

LCD Panel 1.35 inch TFT LCD panel Approx. 3.15 million dots (1,049,088 pixels)

Projection Lens High Performance, large diameter hybrid lens F2.4

Antenna 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF

Lamp UHP lamp, 100W

XL-2000U

Television System NTSC, American TV Standard

Screen Size (measured diagonally) KF-50XBR800: 50 inches, KF-60XBR800: 60 inches

Channel Coverage

VHF 2-13

UHF 14-69

CATV 1-125

Power Requirements 120V, 60 Hz

Number of Inputs/Outputs

DVI-HDTV 1 terminal, 3.3 V T.M.D.S., 50 ohms

The DVI-HDTV input terminal is compliant with the EIA-861 standard and is

not intended for use with personal computers.

Video (IN) 4 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative

S Video (IN) 3 Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync

negative

C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms

Audio (IN) 6 500 mVrms (100% modulation)

Impedance: 47 kiloohms

AUDIO (VAR/FIX) 1 500 mVrms at the maximum volume setting

(Variable)

500 mVrms (Fixed)

Impedance (output): 2 kiloohms

MONITOR OUT 1 Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms unbalanced, Sync

negative

Audio: 500 mVrms (100% modulation)

Impedance (output): 1 kiloohms

CONTROL S (IN/OUT) 1 minijacks

Component Video Input 2 (Y, P

, P

) Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync

negative

: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

RF Inputs 2

Converter 1

Speaker Output 15 W × 2

Dimensions (W × H × D) KF-50XBR800: 1,376 × 964 × 415 mm (54

/4 × 38 × 16

/8 inches)

KF-60XBR800: 1,618 × 1,103 × 542 mm (63

/4 × 43

/2 × 21

/8 inches)

Mass KF-50XBR800: 50 kg (110 lb 4 oz), KF-60XBR800: 66 kg (145 lb 8 oz)

Power Consumption

In Use 220 W

Other Information

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

In Standby Under 1 W

Supplied Accessories

Remote Control RM-Y912

AAA Batteries 2 supplied for remote control

Cleaning Cloth 1

Hex key wrench 1

Brackets with screws 2

Optional Accessories

TV Stand SU-GW1

Lamp XL-2000U

AV Cable VMC-810/820/830 HG

Audio Cable RKC-515HG

Control S Cable RK-G69HG

Component Video Cable VMC-10/30 HG

AV Receiver STR-V555ES or equivalent

Memory Stick media 8MB (MSA-8A), 16MB (MSA-16A), 32MB (MSA-32A), 64MB (MSA-64A),

128MB (MSA-128A)

Other Information

Index

Activating a Twin View screen 51

Adding channels to the channel list 73

Adjusting audio, Steady Sound 69

ANT button 45

Antenna, connecting 25

Audio menu 66, 69

Audio receiver, connecting 36

Audio/Video cable 24

Auto Program (channel setup) 44, 73

Auto Setup 44, 73

AV receiver, connecting to MONITOR OUT 23

Balance, adjusting 69

Bass, adjusting 69

Batteries, inserting in remote 17

Bilingual audio 69

Brightness, adjusting 67

Cable

connecting 25–28

setting ON/OFF

with VCR, connecting

Cable box

connecting with VCR 30

using with TV remote control

Camcorder, connecting 41

Caption Vision 79

CATV. See Cable.

Channel list, adding channels

Channel menu 66, 73

Channel Skip/Add 74

Channels

Auto Program 73

creating labels

setting up

CineMotion 68

Cleaning Cloth 12

Closed caption modes 79

Color temperature, adjusting 68

Color, adjusting 67

Connecting

Audio receiver 36

Cable box

26–28, 30–31

Cable or antenna

Camcorder

Digital TV Receiver

DVD player

37, 38

Satellite receiver

33–35

VCR

30–32, 34

Connector Types 24

Contents of box 17

CONTROL S 43

Digital TV

connecting 39

watching

Digital TV program 49

Digital TV receiver, connecting 39

DISPLAY button 45

Display, turning off 45

DRC (Digital Reality Creation) Mode, described 9

DVD player

using with TV remote control 84

with A/V connectors, connecting

with component video connectors, connecting

Enlarging pictures, in Twin View 53

Favorite Channel

described 10

setting up

using

FAVORITES button 46

Features 9

FREEZE button 46

Freeze, using 47, 54

Front Panel Controls 21

FUNCTION button 45

Hookups 25

Hue, adjusting 67

Image Revision 81

Inputs, labeling 80

Installation of the projection TV 25–43

JUMP button 45

Jump, using 47

Label

Channels 74

video inputs

Lamp, replacing 13–16

Memory Stick

Index 62

indicator (LED)

inserting

insertion slot

precautions

Rotate Picture

Setup Options

Slideshow

supported and unsupported Images

MEMORY STICK button 46

MENU button 46

Menus

Audio 66, 69

Channel

66, 73

Screen

Setup

66, 79

Timer

Video

66, 67

MODE

Mild 48

Movie

Standard

Vivid

MTS/SAP button 46

MTS/SAP, using 48

Muting, using 47

Parental control, described 9

Password, changing 76

Picture contrast, adjusting 67

PICTURE MODE button 45

Picture size, adjusting in Twin View 53

POWER buttons (GREEN) 46

Presetting channels 44

Problems, troubleshooting 87–90

Ratings

setting 76

viewing blocked programs

Rear panel controls and connections 23

Remote control

Function of buttons 47

inserting batteries

programming

82–83

Remote control, operating other components with

Cable box 85

DVD player

Satellite receiver

VCR

Removing channels from the channel list 74

RESET button 46

Resetting

Audio options 69

Video options

S Video cable 24

SAT/CABLE function button 45

SAT/CABLE power button 46

Satellite receiver

connecting 33

using with TV remote control

Screen menu 71

Setting up channels 44

Setup menu 66, 79

Sharpness, adjusting 67

Specifications 91–92

Steady Sound

adjusting 69

Surround sound 69

Timer

set current 81

Timer menu 81

Timer setting 81

Treble, adjusting 69

Troubleshooting 87–90

TV function button 45

Other Information

TV power button 46

TV/VIDEO button 46

Twin View™

activating a picture 51

described

using

VCR

using with TV remote control 84

with cable box, connecting

with cable, connecting

with satellite receiver, connecting

Video inputs, labeling 80

Video menu 66, 67

Video Modes, selecting 67

Viewing area, recommended 20

VOL +/– button 46

WIDE MODE button 45

Zoom feature, with Twin View 53

4-091-169-12(1)

LCD Projection TV KF-50XBR800/60XBR800

If, after reading this instruction manual, you have additional

questions related to the use of your Sony projection TV,

please call one of the following numbers (English only).

Customers in the continental United States

contact the Direct Response Center at:

1-800-222-SONY (7669)

Customers in Canada contact the

Customer Relations Center at:

(416) 499-SONY (7669)

Printed in U.S.A.

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