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Sony KF-50XBR800 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual

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4-091-169-12(1)
© 2002 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-091-169-12(1) © 2002 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the LCD Projection TV to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS OUVRIR PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIR CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER ( OR BACK ) .
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    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.
  • Page 5 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...
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 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.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    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...

  • Page 9: 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...

  • Page 10: Using This Manual

    Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV 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.

  • Page 11: Enjoying Your Lcd Projection Tv

    (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.
  • Page 12 Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV Notes on the LCD To enjoy clear pictures Projection TV On moisture condensation When the LCD projection TV will not be used for a long period of time When turning off the power Use of the Cleaning...

  • Page 13: Replacing The Lamp

    Be sure to follow the instructions below. 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. Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV...
  • Page 14 Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV Turn off the power switch on the LCD projection TV and after several minutes, unplug the power cord. (The cooling fan will continue to blow for about two minutes after turning the power off.) Do not touch the front glass of a new lamp or the glass of the lamp receptacle.
  • Page 15 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). Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV Hold the handle and pull straight out. Tighten the two screws securely in the order of 1 to 2, as shown in the illustration using the supplied hex key.
  • Page 16 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.

  • Page 17: 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.

  • Page 18: Carrying Your Lcd Projection Tv

    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.

  • Page 19: To Prevent The Lcd Projection Tv From Falling Down

    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 Using the LCD projection TV stand with support belts When Installing Your LCD Projection TV Against a Wall...

  • Page 20: Recommended Viewing Area

    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°...

  • Page 21: Lcd Projection Tv Controls And Connectors

    LCD Projection TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Menu The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus without Controls the use of a remote control. Pressing The arrow buttons move the on-screen cursor in the menus and by pressing How to open and close the front panel Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV MENU...
  • Page 22 Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Item LCD Projection TV Rear and Side Panel Connectors Description 1 MEMORY STICK Memory Stick insertion slot. For details, see “Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick” on page 60. 2 MEMORY STICK When lit, indicates that the Memory Stick is being read. ACCESS LED (Do not remove the Memory Stick when the indicator is lit.)
  • Page 23 (VAR/FIX) video component. L (MONO)/R 9 CONTROL S To control other Sony equipment with the LCD projection IN/OUT TV's remote control, connect the CONTROL S IN jack of the equipment to the CONTROL S OUT jack on the LCD projection TV with the CONTROL S cable.

  • Page 24: Connector Types

    Audio (Left) - White Audio (Right) - Red Some DVD Players are equipped with the following three video connectors: CONTROL S cable CONTROL S connections are exclusive to Sony products and allow greater control of all Sony equipment. Plug Type Push into connection.

  • Page 25: Basic Connections (Connecting Cable Tv Or Antenna)

    Basic Connections (Connecting Cable TV or Antenna) Connecting Directly The connection you choose depends on the cable found in your home. Newer homes are equipped with standard coaxial cable (see A); older homes to Cable or an probably have 300-ohm twin lead cable (see B); other homes may contain Antenna both (see C).
  • Page 26 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 control. Cable Box Cable Box and Cable Connections This is the preferred basic cable TV hookup to use if: With this setup you can:...
  • Page 27 Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box’s OUT jack to the LCD projection TV’s AUX jack. Cable box 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) CATV cable (unscrambled channels) 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).
  • Page 28 TV’s VHF/UHF jack. Cable Cable box 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.

  • Page 29: Connecting A Vcr And Cable

    Connecting a VCR and Cable Use this hookup if: Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Rear of LCD projection TV S VIDEO Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV You have cable TV that does not require a cable box. Connect the cable TV cable to the VCR’s IN jack.

  • Page 30: Connecting A Vcr And Cable Box

    You want to enjoy the Twin View feature. 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”...
  • Page 31 VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) S VIDEO Coaxial cable Cable box Coaxial cable Rear of LCD projection TV If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 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.

  • Page 32: Connecting Two Vcrs For Tape Editing

    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. VCR (playback) Using AUDIO and VIDEO cables, connect the playback VCR’s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the recording VCR’s Audio and Video IN...

  • Page 33: Connecting A Satellite Receiver

    Connecting a Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Rear of LCD projection TV Coaxial cable S VIDEO Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite receiver’s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the LCD projection TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks.

  • Page 34: Connecting A Satellite Receiver With A Vcr

    Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Rear of LCD projection TV AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) VMC-810S/820S (not supplied) Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack.
  • Page 35 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.

  • Page 36: Connecting An Audio Receiver

    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) RK-74A...

  • Page 37: Connecting A Dvd Player With Component Video Connectors

    Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors This is the preferred hookup to use if: Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. DVD player RK-74A (not supplied) Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Your DVD player has component (Y, B-Y, R-Y) jacks. Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD player’s Y, B-Y and R-Y jacks to the Y, P TV.

  • Page 38: Connecting A Dvd Player With A/V Connectors

    Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors Use this hookup if: Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. YC-15V/30V (not supplied) DVD player RK-74A (not supplied) Your DVD player does not have component (Y, P If your DVD player has video component output connectors: for best picture quality use the connection described on page 37.

  • Page 39: Connecting A Digital Tv Receiver With Component Connectors

    Connecting a Digital TV Receiver with component connectors Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Digital TV Set-top box RK-74A (not supplied) Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Be sure to read the Set-top box manual. Using three separate component video cables, connect the Digital TV Set-top box’s Y, P and P jacks to the LCD projection TV.

  • Page 40: Connecting A Digital Tv Receiver With Dvi-Hdtv Connector

    Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting a Digital TV Receiver with DVI-HDTV connector Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. DVI-D single link cable Digital TV Set-top box VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT (480i) (1080i/720p/480p) AUTHORIZED SERVICES ONLY OPTICAL AUDIO RGB OUT...

  • Page 41: Connecting A Camcorder

    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.

  • Page 42: Connecting Two Vcrs For Tape Editing

    Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing Playback VCR A/V cable 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.

  • Page 43: Using The Control S Feature

    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...

  • Page 44: Setting Up The Lcd Projection Tv Automatically

    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.

  • Page 45: Using The Features

    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.
  • Page 46 Using the Features RM-Y912 Button Description qs VOL +/– Adjusts the volume. qd POWER Turn on and off the LCD projection TV and other audio/ buttons video equipment you have programmed into the remote (GREEN) control. For instructions, see “Programming the Remote Control”...

  • Page 47: Watching The Tv

    Watching the TV Many TV features can be accessed directly through the remote control. The following will explain the function of some of the buttons found on your remote control. Buttons for LCD 1 FUNCTION Press until the TV indicator lights up. Projection TV This activates the remote control for use with the LCD projection TV.
  • Page 48 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 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”...

  • Page 49: Watching Digital Tv

    Watching Digital TV When you have connected the DTV receiver, you can enjoy digital TV programs. This LCD projection TV is capable of receiving the 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i digital TV formats. To view a digital TV program Connect the DTV receiver to HD/DVD IN 5 or 6 on the LCD projection TV (for details, see page 39).

  • Page 50: Using Favorite Channels

    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 Displaying a List of Favorite Channels Press MENU to display the Menu. Press B or b to highlight the Channel icon and press Press to select Favorite Channels.

  • Page 51: Using Twin View

    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 Activating the Although two pictures appear on the screen at the same time, only one picture is active.
  • Page 52 Using the Features Factors Affecting Twin View 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.
  • Page 53 Changing the The zoom feature lets you change the size of the left and right pictures. Picture Size To enlarge the left picture (reduce the right) Press B to activate the left picture (if not already activated). Press V to enlarge the picture and v to reduce the...

  • Page 54: Using The Freeze Function

    Using the Features Using the Freeze Function You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. To use the Freeze function FREEZE button allows you to temporarily capture a program’s picture. When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press FREEZE The LCD projection TV switches to Twin View mode and displays the “frozen”...

  • Page 55: Using Scrolling Channel Index

    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 Scrolling Channel Index will not function when Parental Lock is activated.
  • Page 56 Using the Features To cancel Scrolling Channel Index Press Press The selected channel will be enlarged for normal viewing. again to resume normal viewing.

  • Page 57: Using Wide Screen Mode

    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.

  • Page 58: Using The Memory Stick Picture Viewer

    Supported Image This LCD projection TV's Memory Stick viewer can display only still Types images that have been recorded on Memory Stick media by Sony brand digital still and video cameras. Recorded images must also meet the following specifications: You cannot write to Memory Stick media using the LCD projection TV.
  • Page 59 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: 1 0 0 MS D CF Unsupported Image This LCD projection TV's Memory Stick viewer cannot display any of the...
  • Page 60 Using the Features Inserting and To insert a Memory Stick Removing a Memory Stick To remove 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.
  • Page 61 Displaying the Memory Stick Menu Push the Memory Stick gently into the slot, and then release it. The Memory Stick media is ejected. Pull the Memory Stick completely out of the slot. When removing the Memory Stick, do not attempt to just pull it from its slot.
  • Page 62 Using the Features Option Index Slideshow Displays a slideshow of images that are on the Memory Stick. For Setup Using the Memory The Memory Stick Index lets you view images that are on the Memory Stick Stick Index in an index of thumbnail images. Press MEMORY STICK on the remote control.
  • Page 63 Press V or v to highlight Index and press appears. Memory Stick Index Dir ec to r y Nam e: 90 0M SDFC Fi le Nam e: DSC0 000 4 Dat e & T im e: 4/ 2 7/ 200 1 6: 43 P M Pi ct ur e S ize: 64 0x4 80 M ove : Se l e c t :...

  • Page 64: Using The Memory Stick Slideshow

    Using the Features Using the Memory The Memory Stick Slideshow lets you watch a slideshow of the images that Stick Slideshow are on the Memory Stick. Changing the Memory Stick Setup Options Insert a Memory Stick that contains the images you want to view. For details, see page 60.
  • Page 65 Using the Rotate The Rotate Picture Screen lets you rotate an image from an index of Picture Screen thumbnails. Press b (or press ), and then V or v to change setting. to enter the setting, and then B. Press To exit the Memory Stick Setup Menu, press the arrow button to Menu and press You cannot rotate images if the LOCK switch on the Memory Stick is on.

  • Page 66: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Overview Opening and choosing a menu To end a menu session To end one menu session and move to another The menu gives you access to the following features: Menu Icon Description Press to display the menu screen. MENU Press B or b to highlight the desired menu icon and press Use the arrow button to scroll through the features.

  • Page 67: Using The Video Menu

    Using the Video Menu To select the Video Menu To restore the factory default settings for Picture, Brightness, Color, Hue, Sharpness and Color Temp Selecting Video The Video menu includes the following options. Options Option Mode Customized picture viewing Picture Brightness Color Sharpness...
  • Page 68 68Using the Menus Option Advanced Video Description 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.

  • Page 69: Using The Audio Menu

    Using the Audio Menu To select the Audio Menu To restore the factory default settings for Treble, Bass and Balance Selecting Audio The Audio menu includes the following options: Options Option Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound Effect Enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programs Press...
  • Page 70 68Using the Menus Option Speaker Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustments Description Select to turn on the LCD projection TV speakers. Select to turn off the LCD projection TV speakers and listen to the LCD projection TV's sound only through your external audio system speakers.

  • Page 71: Using The Screen Menu

    Using the Screen Menu To select the Screen menu Selecting Screen The Screen menu includes the following options: Options Option Wide Mode Select a Screen Mode to use for 4:3 sources. Press MENU Press B or b to highlight the Screen icon and press Use the arrow button to scroll...
  • Page 72 68Using the Menus Option 4:3 Default Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4:3 sources. Vertical Center Description Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture, to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as much as possible. Normal Select to return the 4:3 picture to normal mode.

  • Page 73: Using The Channel Menu

    Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu Selecting Channel The Channel menu includes the following options: Options Option Favorite Channels Cable Channel Fix Useful when you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected Auto Program Press MENU Press B or b to highlight the Channel icon and press...
  • Page 74 68Using the Menus Option Channel Skip/Add Channel Label Description Removes and adds viewable channels. Use the arrow button to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to skip/add. Press to select it. Press V or v to toggle between “Add” and “Skip.” Press to select.

  • Page 75: Using The Parent Menu

    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 Selecting Parent The Parent Menu includes the following options: Options Option Parental Lock Turn ratings on/off and select a rating system...

  • Page 76: Viewing Blocked Programs

    68Using the Menus Option Change Password Select Country To deactivate the Parental Control feature To change the password Viewing Blocked You can view a blocked program by entering the password. Programs Description If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you should select Child, Youth, or Young Adult to help simplify the rating selection.

  • Page 77: Selecting Custom Rating Options

    Selecting Custom US custom rating options 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.) Option Movie Rating TV Rating Block programs by their rating, content or both...
  • Page 78 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 English Rating French Rating USA Rating Description All children.

  • Page 79: Using The Setup Menu

    Using the Setup Menu To select the Setup Menu Selecting The Setup menu includes the following options: Setup Options Option Caption Vision Press MENU Press B or b to highlight the Setup icon and press Use the arrow button to scroll through the features.
  • Page 80 68Using the Menus Option Video Label Language Description Allows you to label the audio/video components you connected to the LCD projection TV so you can identify them when using TV/VIDEO. When in the Setup menu’s Video Label feature, press V or v to highlight an input to label, then press select it.
  • Page 81 Option Description Clock/Timers Select to set the clock and to program your TV to turn on and off at two scheduled viewing times. Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 1 and Timer 2 are not available to be set until you set the Current Time.

  • Page 82: Other Information

    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.
  • Page 83 Other Information Manufacturer’s Codes VCRs Manufacturer Code Sony Admiral (M. Ward) Aiwa 338, 344 Audio Dynamic 314, 337 Broksonic 319, 317 Canon 309, 308 Citizen Craig 302, 332 Criterion Curtis Mathes 304, 338, 309 Daewoo 341, 312, 309 314, 336, 337...

  • Page 84: Operating Other Components With Your Lcd Projection Tv Remote Control

    Other Information Operating Other Components with Your LCD Projection TV Remote Control Operating a VCR Press FUNCTION until the DVD/VCR indicator lights up. To Do This ... Turn on/off Change channels Record Play Stop Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause Search the picture forward or backward Operating a DVD...

  • Page 85: Operating A Cable Box

    Operating a Cable Press FUNCTION until the SAT/CABLE indicator lights up. To Do This ... Turn on/off Select Cable Box Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel Operating a Satellite Press FUNCTION until the SAT/CABLE indicator lights up. Receiver To Do This ...

  • Page 86: Notes On Using Memory Stick Media

    Other Information Notes on Using Memory Stick Media Memory Stick When using Memory Stick media, follow these precautions: Precautions To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not turn off the TV or remove Memory Stick media from the insertion slot while data is being read (as indicated by the Memory Stick indicator light being on).

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 88 Other Information Problem Possible Remedies No color Only snow and noise appear on the screen Dotted lines or stripes LCD projection TV is fixed to one channel Double images, ghosts, or merged colors Cannot operate menu Cannot receive any channels when using cable TV Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box...
  • Page 89 Problem Possible Remedies There is a black box on the screen There is no twin picture or it is just static You get the same program in the window picture as in the main picture You cannot get anything but TV channels in your second picture Some video sources do not appear when you press TV/...

  • Page 90: Flashing Indicators On The Front Of The Monitor

    The STAND BY indicator flashes three times. The LAMP indicator flashes. If the LCD projection TV is not recovered after correcting the problems, contact with qualified Sony personnel. LAMP TIMER The lamp for the light source is ready to turn on.

  • Page 91: Specifications

    Specifications Projection System LCD Panel Projection Lens Antenna Lamp Television System Screen Size (measured diagonally) Channel Coverage CATV Power Requirements Number of Inputs/Outputs DVI-HDTV Video (IN) S Video (IN) Audio (IN) AUDIO (VAR/FIX) MONITOR OUT CONTROL S (IN/OUT) Component Video Input RF Inputs Converter Speaker Output...
  • Page 92 Other Information In Standby Supplied Accessories Remote Control AAA Batteries Cleaning Cloth Hex key wrench Brackets with screws Optional Accessories TV Stand Lamp AV Cable Audio Cable Control S Cable Component Video Cable AV Receiver Memory Stick media Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Under 1 W RM-Y912 2 supplied for remote control...
  • Page 93 Index Activating a Twin View screen Adding channels to the channel list Adjusting audio, Steady Sound ANT button Antenna, connecting Audio menu Audio receiver, connecting Audio/Video cable Auto Program (channel setup) Auto Setup AV receiver, connecting to MONITOR OUT Balance, adjusting Bass, adjusting Batteries, inserting in remote Bilingual audio...
  • Page 94 Image Revision Inputs, labeling Installation of the projection TV JUMP button Jump, using Label Channels 74 video inputs 80 – Lamp, replacing Memory Stick Index 62 indicator (LED) 22 inserting 60 insertion slot 22 Menu 61 precautions 86 Rotate Picture 65 Setup Options 64 Slideshow 64 supported and unsupported Images 58...
  • Page 95 TV power button TV/VIDEO button Twin View™ activating a picture 51 described 9 using 51 using with TV remote control 84 with cable box, connecting 30 with cable, connecting 29 with satellite receiver, connecting 34 Video inputs, labeling Video menu Video Modes, selecting Viewing area, recommended VOL +/–...
  • Page 96 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:...

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