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Flat Panel Color TV

Operating Instructions

KDE42XBR950KDE50XBR950KDE61XBR950@ 2003 Sony Corporation

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fo radoce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to ruth or

_loi sEil]'e.

ATTENTIONRISQUE DE CHOC ELKCTR )UE

NE pAS OUVRIR

PRECAUClONRIESGO DE CHOOUE ELECTRIC(

NO ABR_R

CAUTION: TO R[DUCE TH[ RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK_

DO NOT REMOV£ COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-S[RVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFERS[R'dlCI _IG TO QUALII:II_D SERViC[ PEgISONI_II_L

This symhul is intendad to ulei_ the user to the presence

ol m_insulatad "dangerous volrage" withm tbl

product's enclosure tha_ may he of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of alectrin shock to

person_

This symbol is intendad to alert the user to the presence

ot mlportam operaung mid nl_mltenance servicing)

msrmcnons In tile lgerature accompmlymg tile

applb_nce

This televialon receivet provides display oftcleulsinn closed captioning inaccordance with _ 5119 olthe FCC rules

this remmaer is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention mArticle 820-40 of the Nminnal Electrical Code NEC/that t_rowdes

guidelines fbr proper grounding and, in pargcular, specifies that the cable

ground .shall be connected to thl grounding system of the binlinn_ as close

to the point of cable entry as pracncaL

Use of this television receiver lbr other than private viewing oi prog_ms

broadcast on UHF or VHF or transmitted by cable companies for the use

ot me genial public may require authorization _om the bro_dca_er/cabte

company and/or program owner

rbis eqmpment b0s been tested and found to comply with the limits lbr a

Class B digital devtce pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules¸ These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protecnon again_ h_*rmfut imer Terence

in a residential installation¸ This equipment generates, uses¸ and can radiate

radio _equency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the

tnsrruc[lOnS. 111a_ cause harmful interference with radio con/muinc_tinns

However. there is no _ual'an_e that inter Terence will not occur in

per tlcul,_r in_alladon If this eqmpment does cuisse harm_l interference to

radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning me

eqmpment offand on. the t_er is encouraged to t_ to correct the

inTel Ierence o: one or more of the following measures:

Reo_ent or relocate the receiving antennas.

Increase The separation between the equipment an{] receiver

Connect the eqmpment into an outlet on a circuit dlfferem _om that

to which the receiver is connected

Consult the dealer or an exper]encad radio/TV technician _r help

You _re caugonad thai any changes or modific_tJons not expresst)

approved in this mantlal eotdd void your at_thorgy to operate this

equlpmem

To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized AC plug with nn

=_xtension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be lhli)

nseitad to prevent blade exposure

CAUTIONWhen using TV games, computers, and sgniini products with yollr TV,

ol vtewln_ _ TV statinn wtlo_,e logo always alays on tbe screen, keep

the bi-igbii/e_s anG ¢onn'asr tuncrlons aT low seatings II _ fixed

Lnon-movmg) pattern such as a stadon logo is left on the screen for

mg periods ol time. especially at a bigh brigbmess or comrasT strong,

tile image can be pernlanently imprpltad onto tile scleen Tbese [ypes

oi nllprinls are not covered by your wai'r_niy,

The model and serial numbers _re located at the rear of the TV below tbe

Sony logo, on the sticker and also on the TV box (whlte laball Recordthese numbers in tile spaces provided below Relhr to them wbenever you-'all upon your Sony dealer regarding this proauc_

Model No.

Operate the TV only on 120 V AC

The plug is designed, Ibr safety purposes, to fit imo the wall outletonly one way, 1f you arc un able to insert the plug thlty into the outletconT_c_ your deal_

If any hquld or solid objecl should IMI inside tbe cabthet unplug theTV immema[ety and have it checked by qualified service _ersonnalbefore operating it _hrther

If you will not be using the TV for several days, alseonnec[ mepower by pulling the plu_ itselff Never pull on the cord

For details concerning surety precautions, see "thlrpor_,amSal_guards" on page 3

When usad at m_ altitude of g_eater than 2400m or 7872feet mr

pressure less th_n 750hPa_. this Plasma Display Panel may gener_t e

a low bumzin_ _ouad as a result of the difference between the interior

and exterior all pressure of the panels This is not con_dered a defect

and is not covered unde_ by the Lim_tad W_r_n_.

Serial No.

T_ prevent internal heat buildup, do not block tt_e ventilation

openings,

Do not in_alI the TV in a hol or humid place, or in a place subject toexcessive du_ or mechanical vibr_ion

Avoid operating _e TV at temperatures hetow 5°_ 4I°Fb

It'the TV is transported directly from a cold to a warm location or if

the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture maI be blurred

or show poor color due m moisture condensagon In Ibis case, please

wait a few bouts to let _e molsmre evaporate be_re turning on _c

TV

To obtain the hem p_cturc, do not expose the screei1 to direct

illumma on or direct sunh_ht fii_ recommended to use spol

hghting directed down from the ceiling or to cover the windows that_ce _e screen with opaque ar_pe_ It is desiral_le to install the T'_

in a room where _e fioor and walls are nol of a reflective materi_

As an ENERGYStAR_'_Partner, SonyCorporation has determined thai this productmeets the EN_ROY SIAR _ gtddellnes forenergy efflcienc)

The lhllowing SONY appliance(s) lhr use onl) with the tbllowing TVSTAND or WALL-HANGING RACK 'LJNIT Use with other TV STAN D

or WALL-HANGING RACK UNIT is capable el resutgng in instabilitycausing possible injury.

SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO

KDE42XBR950 PDM-42 t01

KDE50XBR950 PDM-5( I0

KDE61XBR950 PDM-61Hfi

SONY TABLE TOP STAND MODEL NO.

SU-P42T2 for PDM-4210

SU-P5fiT2 for PDM-50t 0/6110'

SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET MODEL NO

SU-PW2 fbr PDM-4210/5010/611 {

EN÷ R W StAR _'_ is a l.J S. regisTm_d malk

CAUTIONHow to reduce the ask of"lmage Retention" ol your TV

Biight, starfonary images such as TV stagon logos displayed oil yourPV can cause permanenl aamage to your TV. resulting m remnnon oithe image in the picture. Please take the _bllowing steps To reduce therisk ot causing lnlag{ retch,ion

View a variety oi progrmn sources or progeammmg material.

Image retention can occur when blight stationary images such as TVst atlon togos are viewed. Changing the program ma_erm_ weweareduces the posslbihty that a single image will become impnntetl onthe picture tubes in your TV

When viewing programs wid_ stationary images, adjust the picturesemng m reduce the '_Pict ure" and "Brighmess" levels Imageretention is accelerated by higher _'Brighmess" and higher "Picture"sel[lngs

Please see page 96 for instructions on adjusting picture settings.

Phis will help you reduce the risk of caualng mlagl re_ennon

IMAGE RETENTION IS NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY

SONY FLOATING STAND MODEL NO.

SU-PF1 for PDM-4210/5010

SU-PF1L for PDM-6110

SuI_icient expemse ts l_quired for installing d_e specified product Be sure

T( subcontract the in.all.ion to Son) dealers or contr_etors and p_*y

adequate anennon To satety doring the mstall_ion

PruSmround. SRS and the [_)" symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs. Inc.rmSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs. Inc.

BBE and BBE Symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound. [nc and are hcensed

by BBE Sound. lnc under US Patent No 4.638.258 and 4.482._im

STeady Sound, Digital Reality O_atlon, Caprmn Vision. CmeMofion.Memory Stick and Twin View are registered trademarks of SonyCorporation. ClearEdge VM. HD Detailer. and Unitbrm Brightness Screenare m_demarks of Sony Corporanon

Before using your TV, please read these instructions completely, and keepthis lllanllal _bl. future reierenc_

Carefully observe and compl 3 with all warnings, caunons sno mstrucnons

placed on the se_ or descripod in the operanng ms_ucnons or serv m__lanual

ro guard against thj ury, the Ibllowing basic sal_*y precautions should beobserved in tile instMlaBon, use and selwicthg )fthe set

This set .should be operated only from tile type o_power source indicated on the serial/model platelI you are nol sure oI me type of etecmcal powermpphed to your home, consult your dealer or locallower compaay For those sets designed to operatefrom battery I )wer. refer to tile operatingnsrmcnons

fhis set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug {a plug havingone blade wider than the other or with a three-wire glounding type plug(a plug having a third pin for gromlding) Follow the instructmns belo'_

rbls plug will tit into tbe power outlet only one wa} _fhis is a safety Ihat ure If you are unable to inselt the_lug fhlly into the outleL try reversing the plug.B'the plug still PuBs to fit, comacT your elecmcian tchave a suitable outlet installed Do not defem tile safety purpose of thepolarized plug by forcing it in

Oono,.....poo.,.ungouBet _....Lnsel_ the plug Iidly into the outlet If it is loose, 11 f"'_ ] _ zJmay cause arcing and result in fire, -_l N[_2£> _

Contact your elecwician _o have the outlet changed.

Unplug the AC power cord when wrong cables.

Be sure m unplug the AC power cord for your safeq . when hooking up

Do nol touch the AC power cord with a wet hand

If you plug/unptug the AC power cord with a wet

banc Ir inay cauya2 aleetric shock

P_

Clean the AC power plug regularly

If the ping is covered with dust and it picks upmmsmre its insulation ma3 deterion_te and result infire Unplug the AC power plug and clean iT

regularly.

this plug will only lit into a grounding-typo pt_welauttet, This is a sa_ty _at ure, If you are unable to (-

insert the plug into the outlet, contact ),our electrician _-QL_A_to have a statable outlet installed Do not de*hat the

safety purpose of the grotmding plug,

Do not overload walt oaBel_., extension cords orconvenience receptacles beyond their capacity, sincethis can resuff iI_fire or electric shock

Always lurn the set off when il is not being used /"_ _When the set is lefl unattended and unused fbr lor_

periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet as aprecaution against the possibilffy of an internalmalfunction that could create a fire ha7ard

Ifa snapping or popping sound i_om a TV set iscontinuous or frequen_ while the TV is opcraung,unplug the TV and consuh ) )ur dealer or servicetechmclan, It is normal fbr some TV sets to make

occasional snapping or popping sounds, pm_icularlywben being turned on or off

If you dmnage the AC power cora or msplay interface cable, ar may resultin fire or electric .shock.

Do not pinch, bend. or twist the cable excesalveI_. The core lines

may be bared and cu_ a_d cause short -circuit resmnng in fire orelectric shock¸

Do no_ convert or damage the AC power cord or display m_erlace

cable.

Do no_ put anything heavy on the AC power cord or dl_l_ mrertacc

cable¸ Do not pull the AC power cord or display cable.

Keep the AC _ )wer corn or cuspla3 interlhee cable away g_om heatsource_..

Be sure to grasp the plug _ben disconnecting the AC power cord.

Rethr to the operanng in_ructions when disconnecting the displaymwrthce cable

If_e AC power corn or msplay interface cable is damaged, atop using it

_nd ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange 1_.

Unplug the AC power cord when cleanin_ this unit ] fno_., ma) result in

_-lectric shock.

Never push objects of aay _ind into the set through the

cabinet slots _ they may totlch dangerous voltage • _'_

points or short out parts that could result in a _re or

electric shock. Neve_ spdl liquid of any kind on the

sPt

(Continued)

Do not insert anything in the ventilation holes It

_netal or something flanlnl_hle el_ters, lr may rcsllIt in

fire or electric shock¸

Clean the c_thinet of the TV with a dry soft cloth Tc

remove dust flora tile screen, wipe iT gently with a soi_

".loth Stubborn _ams real be removed with a cloth

dightly dampened with a solution of todd soap antl

warm w_ter. Never use stroll° _olventg such _s thinllel

or benzine for cle_nnjg

If the picture becomes dark after using the TV for ,_ long period of time. it

may be nece_ary to clean _e inside of/be TV. Consult qualified servlcl

3elNonneh

Do not use attachments not recommended by the

manutacmrer, as they mnj* cause hazards.

Do nol place tile set on an unstable cart, st_md, table o _.sbel£Thesetmayfalt, causingserlousinjurytoachild ._/ "]

or an adult and ser,ous damage to tile set. Use only a _/j_

cm_ or seand recommended by Sony for the specific ____, _vmodel of TV, No part of the TV set should overhangany edge of the TV cart or stand: any overhanging edgeisa safety hazmd. An apphance and cart combination _i_.should be moved with care Quick stops, excessweiorce _nd uneven surlkces may cause the apphance andcall co_nDlnallon To over[urn

Do not teTthis unit get wet Never spdI liqmd of any kind on the unit.If any liquid or solid oNect does lkll lhrough, do not operate the unitIt may result in electric shock or &*mare to the unit H_we it checkedlmmealawly by qualified pe_onne

TI prevent tlre, keef inflammable oblect_ or naked lights (e.g.candles) away flora the set.

ro preserve our environment, dispose the used batteries according TOyourlocal laws or regulations

When ths,alling the display ung on the wall, De sure m _

have assemblers insmtl and keep away fi'om the unitlfa person other than the assemblers install the dlspb_ymit on the wall using a wall mount unit. the unit mayP_IIand cause serious inj t_ry when an eaithquakeoccm-s or when the unit is not installed securely.

Observe the followthg when installing the display unit

_slng a stand or wall mount unit [fnot, the ung may fhll1no cause sel"l ous injury

Be sure to follow the operam_g ms[rucnonssupplied with your stand when installing the unit.

Be sure m atmbb the brackets sllpplied with youlsiAntL

Carrying the _et reqmres two or more people

it yol_ carry the set in a mamler other than that_pecified, it may drop and a serious injury may bezaused. Be sure two or more people carry the ,set

When transporting, do not subil _ the set to shocks olvibration exces_iw force. The set may Pall and damage me set. causingeerious InJury

Do not install the display unit in protl uding locauons If3 _u install the unit

in tile following locations, injury ma3 result

Do not install the unit in a locmion where the unil protl udes. such as

pillars.

Do not install the unit in a location that ma, cause Ncial injury

Do not install this unjt in restaurants where oity vapom'_ occur. Dust_bsorbing oil may enter njm the unit _md damage the uthl

Idbblug the AC power cord when moving the set

Do not move the set with the AC power cord plugged in b may damagethe A( power cord and result in fire or electric shock.

If you use this unit near the seashore, salt ma! corrode metal parts of the

unit and cause internal damage or fir_

I_ may also shorten the life of the uthl

Do nol place this uni_ in a place where medicaleqlllpment is in us{

tt may cause mMtuncnot_ ot medlcM mstrumems

Do not use power-line operated sets nealwater mr example, near a bathtub, washbowlkitchen sink. or laundr 3 tub. in a wet basement, olnear a swnllllllng pool, etc. It may result in fire or.'teem c shock

Secure the displnj unit from _gllin_ down

If the disph*y amr Is not securea properly, it mnj *klt and cause injury Take

measures against it using a stand or other apperatus on the floor or wall kl

the specified manner, relblrmg to the operating lnsrrucrlons supplied with

your stand

Place the Media receiver unit on a stable level surtace. 3-

Otherwlst. the Media receiver unit may fall and cause ii_ _""-,-_nju y. Use an op ona Sore stand, which has adequate_rength,

Do not stand on tile Media receiver unit. The m_it may tM] or break_ causing

injury, Pay special attention to hide children

fhe slots and openings in the media receiver unit and display am_ areprovided tbr necessar) ventllat nin. To ensure rehable operation of the set

inn T_protect it flora overhearing, these slots and openings must never beblocked or cnvered

Unless proper veng[ndon is provided the unit may gather )dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation Observe the "_( _ ( (

following: _" '

Do not msndl the unit turned backward or sideways [ _'_

Do not install 1he unit turned over or upside dowr

Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth o _,_ _other materlal_.

Never block the slots and opethngs by placing me selon a bed, sore, l_g Ir other similar surface

Neve_ install the unit as follows

A_rnirculat_on is blocked.Air circulation isblocked.

Media receiver unit: Front view

7 cm (2 rl_ in}

5cm _1 _ _ 5cml2in_(2 in) "_" _ *

I Leav8 this

Spac8 al

g.5 cm t/32 In leasl.

Never place the set in a confined space, SUCh as a ._ Place the Media receiver unit on a stable level surPace so as not to block the

bookcase or built-in cabinet Itnless proper vend Dtion Z inlets at the bottom el ¸the Media receiver unit

is provided

Media receiver unit: Too vte_

Do not place the set ileal or over a radiator or heat ,-I o * Never la¢_ the Media receiver unit m a conhn_d space ]tma) cause

_eglsleL Ol where it is exposed to dlrec| su_dlghL _ _ _~_" = _ . overheating and result m fire, or damage the unit, Ensm'e rehable opel auon

@_ of the unit by ensureing propel" vendtagon of the exhaust fan

10 cm [4 In)

Leave some space around tile unit Otherwise. a_equate air-circulation maybe blocked causing overheating and cause fire or dalr_age the unit Leave _IIlS

spsce al

When installing the uml on the wail leasl

30 cm _1f r/8 in_ 5 cm" 2 in_

_0 cm

14 in

t

lO cn 4 in

When installing the unit using a smno

30cm 117/8in}

I¢*

10 cm14 in

I 0 cm

(4 m

Leave

this

space at

easL

10 crr

(4 In]

, Leave

'IRIS

space a[

least¸

5cm

2 in}

Do not install dds unit outdoors. If the unit is exposetl t(ram. it nlay result th tire or electric shock lithe malt is

exposed to dkeet sunlighk the unit may heat up and it may

damage the unit.

Do not install this unit in a vehicle or hung fl'om theceding,

Bumping of the vehicle may cause the set to tkll down andcause mJur I

(Continued)

Do not install this unit b_ a ship or vessel If the umt i!

exposed to seawMer. 11ma, cause _lfe or _imllage the unit, _

Carrynjg the set requires _wo or more people

If you carry the set in a manner other than that specified, it nlay drof and a

_erlous tnjllry may be caused. Be sure two or more people carr) the set.

When transporgng, do not subieet _he set to shocks or vibr_on, or

._xcesslve force. The set ma) fall and be damagcd_ ca_ing serious thjtlry,

Unplug the AC power cord wh_ moving qle set

Do _ it move the set with the A( power cord plugged in It may damage

the AC power cord and result in tire or electric shock.

Do not hang anything on the umt

fhe unit ma) t511 fiom the stand or wall moun* uniT. causing

tlamage or s_2rl o11_ injury¸

camps ntilnaellW'e_ Ground _ n

te ad'sc ageu d

Grounding conducto_

Ground clamps

_2wr°Ur nservice grounding

elecirooe system

NEC: National Electrical Code INEC Art 250 Part H

For added protection fPr this television receiver daring ,_ hghming s*orm.

or when it is left unattenhed and unused for long periods of time. unplug it

fiom the wMl outlet and disconnect the antenna¸ This will p_vent damage

to the receiver due to lightning and power-fine surges,

Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the

3ower cord. and do not place the set where the

power cord is subject _o wear or abuse

[fan outdoor antenna is insggled, fbllow the precautions below. An

ouidotlr antenna system should not be toe,*ted in the vicinity of overhead

power lines or odier electric light or power circuits, or where it can com_

n contact with such power lines or ctrcul%

WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM

EXTREME _'ARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM

CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTAC_I

WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL

Unplug the set flora the wall outlet and refer servlcmg TOqualified servicepersonnel under the lbllowing conditions:

When the power cord el plugis damaged or frayed,

If hquid has been spdled into A c tJ_ _0x_ p_0_

the set.

If the set has been exposed to rain or wawr

Be sure the antenna system is grounded so a.sto provme some protectionagainst voltage surges and built-up static charges,

I f the set has been subject to excessive shock by

SecdonSl0oftheNagonalElectricalCod_ NE( _njl.JSAandSeggon54 being dropped, or thecnblneth_sbee_ s

of the Canadian Etecmcal Code in Canad_ provides intbrm,_tion with damaged Irespect to proper grounding otthe mast and suppotTlng stmcmre.

grounamg of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge umi, size orgrountlmg conductors location of antenna discharg_ tim[. connccnon to

gmunamg electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode, lffl_e set does not operate normall) when

ldil°wnjg the °peradng instrugg°ns Adj ttst °n13 _those controls that _*respecified in the opemdnginstructions Improper adjtLs[mem ot omer

controls ma) result in damage and will ofienrequire extensive work by a qualified technlciarto restore the set _o normal operation

When the set exhibits a distinct ch_mge inperiormance it indicates a need Ibr service

Donotattemptmservicethesetyourselfsinceopeningtile.'ahinetmayexposeyoutodangerousvoltageoromerhaz-ards.Refer all servicing m qualified service persotme

Wben replacement palls are l_quirad t)esure me servmetechnmmn cerfifies in writing that he has usedreplacement parts specified by the manufacturer thathave tile same charaeterHtics as the original parts.

Unauthorizad subsgmrmns mo_ result in fire. electricglosk or other hazards.

-_ _:: Do not touch the umt with a wet hand

(4_ Dothg so cause electric shock or damage to vile uthtrlla_

Do not throw anything at the unit

-'_ _' Phe screel: glass may explode by the impact and cause serious injur 3

rake care not to catch our _ket on the cables¸ 1Tmay damag_ Theuuil

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the sel. ask the

_ervice techthcian t{ permrm rounne safety checks (as

_pecified b? the manufacturel to determine that the set is in

_ath operating contlmon, and to so celtit_. When the se*

reaches the end of its use_Pl li|h. improper disposal could

"esult in a picture tube implosion Ask a qualiiied service

technician to dispose of the set

When you place the TV in posmon be care{hl_ot to drop it on your |hot or fingers.

WaTch your IooTmg vhile ths*aIlthg the T\

Carrying the TV requires at least two peopIe

If you carry the TV in a manner other than that specified and without the

_peuified number ol pe_ons, it may dro_ and ,_serious i_u_ may result

Be sure to lbtlow the infractions given below¸

Carry the TV with the ._pe ci fiad number of

person_

C _ry the TV holding the _tppe r and bottom

fringes of the TV as illustrated¸ Do not

carry it holding the speaker umts

hold the TV securely when c_rythg it,

As the _lass surface of the display unit has a special co_ing, bl

care fid 1o avoid touching the glass surface as _ar a_ possll3te

Do not much the surface of the displa_ unit

It .'mains hot even |be some time after the displa_ unit xsmrnea on

Read these instructions.

2 Keep mese mstrucrlom

Heed all warnings,4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near wa_er

Clean only with dry :loth.

Do not block any venmanon openings. Install in accordance with themanufacturer's instructions.

8t Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat l_gisters,stoves, or other appalalus (including amplihers) that produce beat

Do not de|_at the sa*hty purpose of the polarized or grounding-typeplug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the otherzxgrounding type plug has two blades and a third gmmldthg prongfhe wide blade or the third prong are provided |br your sa|ety. If theprovided plug does not lit into your outlet, :onsult an elecmuian forreplacement of the obsolete outle).

10 Plotect the power cord flora being walked on or pinched particularlyat plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where the! exit promthe apparatus.

11 Onl 3 use anachmems/accessories _peci|ied bb the manufacturer

12 Use only with the car t. st_md, tripod, bracket, or tabte speci|ied by themanuiacrure or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used. use:aution when moving me ca!T/apparatus commnarlon 1o avola Injurytrom tip-over

If the surface of the dlspta) unit crack>, do not _ouch it until you unplug the

AC power co_

Otherwise electric shock ma_ result.

Do nol place something heavy on the Media receiver unll

ti may damage the unit.

13 Unplug this appalatus dmthg lightning s*orms or when unused for

Long periods or Time.

14 Rear all servicing m qualified service personnel¸ Servicing is

required when the apparmus has been damaget_ m any way, such as

powe>suppIy cord or plug is dmnaged, liquid has been spilled or

_biects have _llen into the appar_us, the apparatus has been exposea

to rain or n]OlStUre, llOeS not operate normally, or has been dropped

Do nol place objects contaiuing lit lid on the Media receiver unit

tt may result in electric shock or damage the unit

Do not let this unit get wet. It may result in electric shock or damage theunit.

Welcome ............................................................................................... 13

Package Contents .......................................................................... 13Features ......................................................................................... 13

Overview .............................................................................................. 17TV Controls and Connectors .............................................................. 18

Display unit ..................................................................................... 18Media receiver unit Front Panel ..................................................... 20Media receiver unit Rear Panel ...................................................... 22

Installing the TV ................................................................................... 23Detaching the speakers (KDE61XBR950 only) .............................. 25

Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna ...................... 26Cable or Antenna Only ................................................................... 26

Cable Box and Cable Only ............................................................. 27Cable Box Only .............................................................................. 28

Connecting Optional Equipment ....................................................... 30About Using S VIDEO .................................................................... 30VCR and Cable .............................................................................. 31VCR and Cable Box ....................................................................... 33

Two VCRs for Tape Editing ............................................................ 35Satellite Receiver ........................................................................... 37Satellite Receiver and VCR ............................................................ 39

DVD Player with Component Video Connectors ............................ 41DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors ......................... 43Camcorder ..................................................................................... 44Audio Receiver ............................................................................... 45Sub Woofer .................................................................................... 46

Device with an Optical IN Connector ............................................. 46

Using the CONTROL S Feature ..................................................... 47Setting Up the Channel List ............................................................... 48

Using Auto Setup ........................................................................... 48

Overview .............................................................................................. 49

Inserting Batteries ............................................................................... 49Button Descriptions ............................................................................ 50Programming the Remote Control ..................................................... 52Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control ................... 55

All Equipment ................................................................................. 55Operating a VCR or D-VHS ........................................................... 55Operating a Satellite Receiver ....................................................... 55Operating a Cable Box ................................................................... 56Operating a DVD Player ................................................................. 56Operating an MDP (Laserdisc Player) ........................................... 56

Overview .............................................................................................. 57

Watching TV ......................................................................................... 58Using Wide Mode ................................................................................ 59Using Twin View .................................................................................. 60

Displaying Twin Pictures ................................................................ 60Activating the Picture ..................................................................... 61Changing the Picture Size .............................................................. 62

Using Favorite Channels .................................................................... 63Creating a List of Favorite Channels .............................................. 63Displaying a List of Favorite Channels .......................................... 63

Using the Freeze Function ................................................................. 64Using Picture Off ................................................................................. 65

Displaying the Digital Program Guide ............................................... 67Navigating the Digital Program Menus ........................................... 68Using the Guide Menu ................................................................... 68Using the Program Options Menu ................................................. 69Using the Caption Vision Menu ...................................................... 69Using the Digital Setup Menu ............ 70Customizing Caption Vision ........................................................... 70

About Memory Stick ............................................................................ 71Features .................................................................................... 71

Memory Stick Compatibility ............................................................ 72File Compatibility ................. 72Trademark Information .................................................................. 72

fnserting and Removing a Memory Stick .......................................... 73Inserting a Memory Stick ................................................................ 73Inserting the Memory Stick Duc ..................................................... 74Removing a Memory Stick ............................................................. 75

Using the Memory Stick Index ........................................................... 76Using the Memory Stick Index ....................................................... 77

Viewing Photos ............................................... 78Photo Controls ............................................................................... 78

Photo Menu 3at Options ............................................................... 79Using Zoom and Pan ..................................................................... 80Using Rotate .................................................................................. 80

Playing Movies .................................................................................... 81Movie Controls ............................................................................... 81

Movie Menu Bar Options .............................................................. 82Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options ............................................. 83

Slide Show Menu Options .............................................................. 83Folder Menu Options ...................................................................... 84Memory Stick Menu ....................................................................... 84

Notes on Using Memory Stick Media ................................................ 85About DCF File Names ................................................................ 85

Memory Stick Precautions ............................................................. 86

About LLINK ......................................................... 87

Using i.LINK Cables ....................................................................... 87Connecting i.LINK Devices ............................................................ 88

Selecting an i.LINK Device ................................................................. 90Using the i.LINK Control Panel .......................................................... 91i.LINK Setup ......................................................................................... 93

Overview .............................................................................................. 95

Navigating Through Menus ................................................................ 95Using the Video Menu ......................................................................... 96

Selecting Video Options ....................................... 96Using the Audio Menu ........................................................................ 99

Selecting Audio Options ................................................................. 99Using the Screen Menu ..................................................................... 101

Selecting Screen Mode Options ................................................... 101Using the Channel Menu .................................................................. 103

Selecting Channel Options ........................................................... 103Using the Parent Menu ..................................................................... 105

Selecting Parent Options ....................................... 105US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options ............................. 106Viewing Blocked Programs ...................................................... 106Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options .................. 107Viewing Blocked Programs .......................................................... 107

Using the Setup Menu ....................................................................... 108Selecting Setup Options .............................................................. 108

Overview ............................................................................................ 113

Glossary ............................................................................................. 114Contacting Sony ................................................................................ 115Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 115

Twin View ..................................................................................... 1_5Remote Control ............................................................................ 1_6

Memory Stick ............................................................................... 1_6Video ............................................................................................ 1' 8Audio ............................................................................................ 1_9Channels ..................................................................................... 1' 9General ........................................................................................ 120

Specifications .................................................................................... 121Optional Accessories ........................................................................ 123Index ................................................................................................... 124

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Flat Panel Color TV. This manual is to

be used with the following models:

KDE42XBR950

KDE50XBR950

KDE61XBR950

Package Contents The package contains the following:Flat panel display unit (PDM-6110, PDM-5010 or PDM-4210)

Media receiver unit (MBD-XBR950)

Remote control (RM-Y 1000) and two size AA batteries

Two AC power cords

AC plug holder

Display interface cable

Antenna cable

Cleaning cloth

Frame bars (KDE61XBR950 only)

Screws (KDE61XBR950 only)

Operating Instructions

These items are all you need to set up and operate the TV in its basic

configuration.

Most components (VCRs, DVD players, etc.) come with the necessary

cables to connect them. If you want to set up a complex system, you may

need to buy extra cables, connectors, etc. Be sure to have these on hand

before you start to connect your system.

Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include:

Integrated HDTV: You can watch digital television programs and

enjoy the improved audio/video quality offered by these programs.

WEGA Engine : Dehvers superb picture quahty from any video

source by minimizing the signal deterioration caused by digital-to-

analog conversion and stabilizing the signal processing. This engine

features unique Sony technology, including:(Continued)

The first step in the digital processing system. Composite

Component Processor2 (CCP2/. which enhances input signal to

noise ratio by chroma decoder digital processing:

DRC _ (Digital Reality Creationl-Multifuncfion V 1: Unlike

conventional line doublers_ the DRC Multifunction feature replacesthe signal's NTSC wavcfoml with the near-HD equivalent by digital

mapping processing. The DRC Palette option lets you customize the

level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity) to create up to threecustom palettes.

Multi-Image Driver (MIDTM-XU): (Twin View TM) Allows you to

watch two programs side by side. You can watch pictures from two

different sources ( 1080i. 720p, 480p. and 480i simultaneously.

(Only the let_ Twin View window can display 1080i, 720p, and 480psources.

CineMotion'M: Provides an optimized display by automaticall 5

detecting film content and applying a reverse 3/2 pulldown process.

Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural-looking.

Newly developed PDP driver IC: Achieves high-precision gamma

characteristics, using Sony's unique digital technology. Fine

gradation of dark scenes, which is not possible with conventional

PDR is realized by greatly enhancing resolution in the low brighmess

range.

BN SmootherTm: Reduces the block noise caused by digital video

encoding and decoding process.

Wide Screen Mode: Watch conventional 4:3 aspect ratio broadcasts mwide screen ( 16:9 _mode.

Favorite Channels: Allows you ro preview and select from 16 of yourfavorite channels.

Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output

between programs and conunercials

Memory Stick ® Viewer: Allows you ro view on your TV screen digital

images (JPEG) and movies (MPEG1) with background music (MP3Ithat are stored on Memory Stick media.

Component Video lnputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD(480p, 480i), and digital set-top box (HD 1080i, 720p) connections.

Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to blockunsuitable programn_mg from younger viewers.

Digital Visual Interface tDVI-HDTV): Can acconunodate a copy-

protected digital connection (HDCP_) to other devices such as digital

set-top boxes) that have compatible interfaces. The DVI-HDTV inputterminal is compliant with the EIA-861 standard and is not intended for

use with personal computers.

i.LINK: Provides a secure digital interface to other digital home_ntertainmcnt devices, i.LINK allows for the secure transfer of

copyright-protected high-definition content between these devices andyour digital TV. The i.LINK temlinals on the TV arc not intended for

connection with personal computers.

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This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV.

TV Controls and Connecters 18-22

installing the TV 23

Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna 26-29

Connecting Optional EquipmentAbout Using S VIDEO 30VCR and Cable 31VCR and Cable Box 33

Two VCRs for Tape Editing 35Satellite Receiver 37Satellite Receiver and VCR 39

DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 41DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 43Camcorder 44Audio Receiver 45Sub woofer 46

Connecting Device with an Optical IN Connector 46

Using the CONTROL S Feature 47

Setting Up the Channel List 48

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The speakers on the KDE61XBR950 are detachable.

For details, see "Detaching the speakers" on page 25.

Lights up m green when the TV set is turned on. When m

standby mode, the LED lights up in red. The LED does not

light up when the main power is turned off2 if the LED

blinks continuously, this may indicate the display _rot

needs servicing _see "Contacting Sony" on page 115 k

When lik indicates one of the timers is set. When the timer

is set. this LED will remain lit even if the TV set is turned

oft_ For details, see page 110.

When lik indicates that the Picture OFF feature is activate&

For details, see page 65

Receives IR sqgnals from the TV's remote control.

The switch does not function on this TV.

The terminals do not function on this TV.

ConnecttotheDISPLAYSIGNALOUTjacksoftherearofthemediareceiverunitbyusingthesupplieddisplayinterfacecableCormectsthe supplied AC power cor&

Media receiver unitFront Panel

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Press to turn on and offthe main power of the TV Set.

Lights tip in green when the TV set is turned on. The LED

lights up in red when in standby mode. The LED does not

light up when the main power is turned off2 if the LED

blinks m red continuously, this may indicate the Media

receiver unit needs servicing tsee "_Contactmg Song '" on

page 115),

When ht. indicates one of the timers is set. When the timer

is set. tl_ts LED will remain lit even if the TV set is turned

oft_ For details, seepage 110.

When lit in red. indicates the i.LINK Standby _s on. For

details, see page 111.

Press to have the TV screen turn off. For details, see page65.

Press to display the i.LINK Control Panel. For details, see

page 90.

Press repeatedly to cycle through the video eqmpmem

connected to the TV's video inputs_

Press to adjust the volume.

Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through

channels, press and hold down either

Memory Stick insertion sloL For details, see "lr,_serting and

Removmg a Memory Stick" on page 73.

When lit. indicates that tile Memory Stick is being read.

, Do not remove the Memory Stick when the indicator is lit. p

Press to select an on-screen menu item.

Press to move the on-screen cursor

Press to display the Menu. Press again to exit from the

Menu. For details, see psge 95.

Connects to the i.LiNKjack on your i.LiNK-compatibleportsble device. Provides a secure digital connecUon

between your TV and your LLINK-compatible portabledevice.

Connects to the composite A/V output jacks on yourcamcorder or other video eqmpmenr.

Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your camcorder or

other video eqmpment that has S VIDEO. Provides better

pictm'e quality than composite video J

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Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has

S VIDEO. S VIDEO _rovides better plcmre quahty than either composite video, , orVHF UHF, , connections.

Connect to your DVD player's or digital set-toF box's component video CY. PB. PR_ and

audio [L/R) jacks. Component video provides better picture quaht) than . . or

Connects to the input jack of?our sub woofer,

Allows the TV to receive _IN and send OU3 remote control signals to other Son_

infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S function.

Connect to the optical audio input of a digital audio component that is PCM/Dolby Digital

compatible

Used for connecting LLINK-eqmpped devices. These terminals are not intended for

connection with personal computers.

RF input that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable box.

RF input that connects to your cable singal.

Cormect to the DISPLAY SIGNAL IN .acks of the display unit by using the supplied

displa_ intert_ace cable.

Can accommodate a copy-protected digital connection IHDCP* */to other devices ,such as

d_gltal 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 Tx£

Use a DVI-D single link cable.

Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video eqmpment. You can

use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo system.

Connect to the composite A/V output jacks on your VCR or other video component. A third

composite A/V input jack (VIDEO 21 is located on the front panel of the Media receiver

unit. These video connections provide better picture quality than the VHF[UHFconnections

'Dolby". "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection

Connect the display, interface cable _supplied) to the displa) unit's DISPLAY

SIGNAL IN jack, and connect the AC power cord supplied) to the display

Lmit's AC IN jack.

,_ Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

Jn[ll IRe screws stabilized.

Secure the AC power plug to the display's AC IN jack.

AC IN tPowersupply input)lack of the AC plug nolaerdisplay (supplied)

AC power cora(supplied)

Attach the AC plug holder(supplied) to the AC

power cor(3.

Clip on to the AC INjack until you nearclicking,

_] When you unplug the AC power cord. drag the AC plug holderdown by pushing both sides of the holder, then pull out theplug.

install the display unit using an optional stand or rock unit.

For details, refer to the operating mstructlons supplied with your stand or rack unit

Connect the other end of display interface cable to the Media receiver unit's

DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT jaclcs, and connect the AC power cord supplied'_ To

the media receiver unit's AC IN jack.

Display interface AC power coracable (supplied) (supplied)

After making all connections, connect the AC power cords Isupplied to walloutlets.

Be sure to use the supplied AC power cords.

When connecting optional components, do not connect the AC

power cords to wall outlets until you have completed making allconnections.

Do not tighten the screws too much. It may damage the screws.

Handle the display interface cable with care. If you pull thecable by catching your feet on the cable, this unit may fall andcause injury.

Do not use damaged cables, such as cables whose connectorsare deformed.

Detaching thespeakers(KDE61XBR950only)

The speakers on the KDE61XBR950 can be detached.

Be sure to remove the speakers before installing the TV on awall, etc. Detaching the speakers from the TV should beperformed by qualified Sony personnel,

PLace a protective sheet or cloth beneath the TV on a flat floor. Turn the

FV over so that you can see its rear panel.

Remove the four screws marked with arrows on the inside of the rear of

the speaker, then pull out the speaker straight to detach.

SpeaKer

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Attach the supplied frame bar and tighten with the supplied two screws.

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(supplied)

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Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the other speaker,

Thewayinwhichyouwill connectyourTVvaries,dependingonhowyourhomereceivesasignal(cable.cablebox.antenna_andwhetherornotyouplantoconnectaVCR.

Cable or Antenna Only 26No cable bo:_or VCR

Cable Box and Cable Only 27Cable box unscrambles only some channels"usually premmm channels }No VCR

Cable Box Only 28Cable box unscrambles all channelsNo VCR

See the connections described on pages 31 and 33.

Cable or Antenna

OnlyDo not need a cable box to unscramble channels. (If you have a cable

pox. see page 28.)

Do not intend to connect a VCR. (lf you have a VCR, see pages 31 and33._

For antenna connection, use the supplied antenna cable.

VHF Onl 3 or Antenna VHF tJHFcombined

cableVHF/UHF rsupplied)

Cable75-ohmCOaXial

cable

CABLE

_l] When using an indoor antenna, such as rabbit-ear or dipole-

antenna, keep the antenna away from the display unit. If not.noise may appear on the screen.

Switch the TV's input between Press to switch back and forth between the TV s VHF/UHF and CABLEthe cable and antenna inputs.

Cable Box and Cable

Only Your cable company scranables some channels, such as premmmchannels _which requires you to use a cable box _.but does not scrambleall channels.

You do not have a VCR. (tfyou have a VCR. see pages 31 and 33.,

Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable

box to the TV's VHF/UHF input jack. (You must first program the

remote control for your specific cable box: see "Progranarmng the

Remote Control" on page 52.)

Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the

FV's CABLE input, tl'he TV's tuner provides a better signal than thecable box. J

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With this connection, you can use all the dual picture features for unscrambled

channels coming directly into the TV's CABLE input jack.

Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cane box is set to (usua!!y channel 3 or 4) and thenuse the cable box to switch channels.

Set up the TV remote control to program the remot e contro!. See "t_ogramming the Remote Control" on page 52.operate the cable box

opelzte the cable box

Prevent the accidental switching When using the cable box, you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable box isof TV #harmels set to (usually channel 3 or 4)_ You can use the TV's Channel Fix featnse to lock in a

Switch the TV's input between Press to switch back and forth between the TV's VHF/UHF (scrambledthe cable box and cable channels) and CABLE (unscrambled) inputs.

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Cable Box Only

Your cable company scrambles all channels, which requires you ro use acable box.

You do not have a VCR. (lfyou have a VCR. see pages 31 and 33. J

Use the TV remotc control to change channels coming through the cable

box to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. (You must first program the rcmote

control for your specific cable box..

With tl_ts connection, all channels come into the TV through your cable box anconly one unscrambled signal is sent to the TV. so you cannot use the dual picture

features, if some of your channels are scrambled, but others are not. consider using

the "Cable Box and Cable" connection on page 27 instead,

Connect the CATV cable to the cable box's inpm jack.

Use the supplied antenna cable to connect the cable box's output jack to

the TV's VHF/UH1 _ jack.

Run the Auto Setup program, as described in "Setting UF the Channel

List" on page 48.

CAT\ Antennacablecable (supplied)

Rear of Media

IN

Use the cable box "rune the TV to tile channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4, and thenuse the cable box to switch channels.

Set up the TV remote control to Program the remote control. See "l_ogrammmg the Remote Control" on page 52.

operate the cable box

Activate the remote control to

operate the cable box

Prevent the accidental switchingof TV channels

Press repeatedly until the ............... up,

When using the cable box, you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable box is

set to (usually channel 3 or 4 . You can use the TV's Channel Fix feature to lock in a

specific channel. For details, see "Using the Channel Menu" on page 103

Do not leave the display indication of the cable box turned on.

Use the directions in this section to connect the following optionalequipment:

VCR and Cable 31

VCR and Cable Box 33

Two VCRs for Tape Editing 35

Satellite Receiver 37

Satellite Receiver and VCR 39

DVD Player with Component VMeo Connectors 41

DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 43

Camcorder 44

Audio Receiver 45

Sub Woofe_ 46

Devine with an Optical IN Connector 46

About UsingS VIDEO

If the optional equipment you are connectmg has an S VIDEO jack(shown at left), you can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture

quality (compared to an A/V cable LBecause S VIDEO carries only

the video signal, you also need to connect audio cables for sound, asshown below.

S VIDEOcable @

Audio cable

VCR and Cable

Your cable company does not require you to use a cable box.

With this connection, you can use all the dual picture features.

Connect the CATV cable to the VCR's VHF/UHF input jack.

Use the supplied antenna cable to connect the VCR's VHF/UHF output

jack to the TV's CABLE jack.

Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR's A/V output jacks to the TV's

A/V input jacks.

Run the Auto Setup program, as described in "Setting UlZthe Channel

List" on page 48.

Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 30.

NV cable

CATV cable

Watch the VCR Press repeatedly to select the VCR input _VIDEO 1 in the illustration J_

Watch cable channels Press repeatedly to select the cable input (CABLE in the illustration J.

Set up the TV remote control to if you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See

operate the VCR "Programming the Remote Control" on page 52_

Activate the TV remote control to Press repeatedly until the indicator lights up.

operate the VCR

Control VCR functions with the See "Operating a VCR or D-VHS" on page 55.fV remote control

Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 109

identify equipment connected to

the TV

Do not leave the display indication of the VCR turned on.

VCR and Cable Box

Your cable company scranables some channels, such as premium

channels _which requires yon to use a cable box_. but does not scranlbleall channels.

With this connection, you can use all the dual picture features_

Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable

box. I You must first program the remote control for your specific cable

box: see "Progranlmmg the Remote Control" on page 52.)

Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the

FV's CABLE jack. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal than thecable box.

Record channels coming through the cable box and channels con_mg

directly into the TV

A splitter, which is a small, inexpensive device that you can purchase at

your local electronics store.

Fhree coaxial cables.

One A/V cable or one S VIDEO cable with audio cables.

Connect the CATV cable to the single (input)jack of the splitter.

Use the supplied antenna cable to connect one of the splitter's two

output jacks to the TV's CABLE jack.

Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter's other output jack to the

cable box's input jack.

Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box's output jack to the VCR's

RF input jack.

Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR's A/V output jacks to the TV's

A/V input jacks.

Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR's RF output jack to the TV's

VHF/UHF jack.

Run the Auto Setup program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel

List" on page 48.

,_ Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 30.

)Antenna cable i(supplied)

A!V cable _

CATV,cable

Coaxial cable/not supplied)

Watch cable (nnscramb!ed) Press repeatedly to select the cable input (CABLE in the illustration),channels

Watch cable box (scrambled) Tern on the VCR and tune it to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3channels or 4), Press repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1in the

illustration). Use the cable box to change channels.

operate the cable box or VCR "Programming the Remote Control" on page 52.

Activate the remote cnntrol to For the cable box, press repeatedly nntil the indicatoroperate the cable box or VCR lights up_ For the VCR, press repeatedly until the indicator

lights up.

VCR functions with the TV 55.remote control

identify equipment connected tothe TV

_] Do not leave the display indication of the cable box and VCRturned on.

Two VCRs for Tape Connecting two VCRs lets you record from one VCR to the other. ByEditing connecting them as shown below, you can view (monitor) what is being

recorded.

Use an A/V cable tO Connect the playback VCR's A/V output jacks to

the recording VCR's A/V input jacks.Use an A!V cable to connect the recording VCR's A/V 0utput jacks to

the TV's AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks.

Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 30.

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- you cannot edit a tape with copy protection.

- do not connect the TV's A/V input jack and output jack to yourVCRs at the same time to avoid looping the signal.

Set up the TV remote control to if you have a non-Sony VCR, you must orogram the remote control. See

operate the VCRI s _ 'Programming the Remote Control" on page 52,

Activate the TV remote control to Press repeatedly until the indicator hghts up.

operate the VCR_ s J

Control VCR functions with the See "Operating a VCR or D-VHS" on page 55.I'V remote control

Label video inputs to easily See the instructiol_s for setting up Video Labels on page 109

identify eqmpment connected to

the TV

Satellite Receiver

Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver's satellite

input jack.

Use an A/V Cab!e to connect the satellite receiver's A/V output jacks tO

the TV's A/V input jacks.

Connect the supp!ied antenna cable from Y0ur cable 0r antenna to the

TV's CABLE 0r VHF/UHF jack.

Run the Auto Setup program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel

List" on page 48.

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Satellitean[enn_

cable

Antenna cable CATV cable(supplied) (not supplied)

A/V cable

Watch the satelhte receiver Press repeatedly to select the satellite receiver inputtVIDEO i in the illustration,.

Set up the TV remote control to operate the if you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the

satellite receiver remote control. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 52.

Activate the TV remote control to operate the Press repeatedly until the indicator lights

satellite receiver up,

Control satellite receiver functions with the TV See "Operatin_ a Satellite Receiver" on page 55.remote control

Label video inputs to easily identify eqmpmem See the il_stmctions for setting up VMeo Labels on page 109.connected to the T_

,_ Do not leave the Electric Program Guide and display indicationturned on.

Satellite Receiverand VCR Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver's satellite

input jack.

Connect the CATV cable to the VCR's VHF/UHF input iack.

Use thc supplied antenna cable to connect thc VCR's VHF/UHF output

jack to the TV's CABLE lack.

Use an A/V cable to connect the satellite receiver's A/V output jacks to

the VCR's A/V mpm Iacks.

Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR's A/V output jacks to the TV's

A/V input jacks.

Run thc Auto Setup program, as described in "Setting Up the Channcl

List" on page 48.

,_ Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 30.

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A/V cable

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Watch the satelhte receiver Press repeatedly to select the VCR input i VIDEO 1 in the illustration,_

The VCR ma 3 need to be turned on and set to the satellite receiver input.

Watch the VCR Press repeatedly to select the input to wNch the VCR is connected,VIDEO 1 in the illustration,

Set up the TV remote control to if you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the remote

operate the satellite receiver or control. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 52.

VCR

Activate the TV remote control to For the satellite receiver, press repeatedly until the

operate the satellite receiver orVCR

Control satellite receiver and

VCR functions with the TV

remote control

Label video inputs to easily

identify eqmpment connected to

the TV

indicator lights up. For the VCR, press repeatedly until the

indicator lights tip.

See "Operating a Satellite Receiver" on page 55 and "Operating a VCR or D-VHS"

on page 55.

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 109

Do not leave the Electric Program Guide and display indicationturned on.

DVD Player with For best results, use this connection if your DVD player has componentComponent video (Y, PB, PR)jacks.Video Connectors

Use three separate component video cables to connect the DVD player's

Y. PB and PR lacks to the Y. P9 and PR jacks (VIDEO 4 or 5 on the TV.

The Y, Ps and PR jacks on your DVD player are sometimeslabeled Y, CB and CR, or Y, B-Y and R-Y. If so, connect thecables to their matching color jacks.

Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player's audio output jacks to the

TV's VtDEO 4 or 5 audio input jacks.

Component Video cable

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Audio cable

Watch the DVD player Press repeatedly to select the DVD input _VIDEO 4 in the illustrationP.

Set up the TV remote control to if you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. See

operate the DVD player 'Programming the Remote Control" on page 52.

Activate the TV remote control to Press repeatedly until the indicator lights up.

operate the DVD player

Control DVD functions with the See "Operating a DVD Player" on page 56

I'V remote control

Label video inputs to easdy See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 109

identify eqmpment connected tothe TV

You cannot record the signal from any equipment connectedinto the Y, Ps, PRjacks.

Do not leave a still image, such as the DVD menu, displayed onthe screen.

OVD Player with Use this connection if your DVD player does not have component video/Y.S VIDEO and Audio PB.PR)jacks.Connectors

Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player's audio output jacks to

the TV's audio input jacks.

Use an S V1DEO cable to connect the DVD player's S VIDEO jack to

the TV's S VtDEO jack.

lq YAudio cable

Watch the DVD player Press repeatedly to select the DVD input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration),

Set up the TV remote con_ol to if you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. Seeoperate the DVD player "Programming the Remote Contro!" on page 52.

Activate the TV remote control to Press repeatedly until the indicator lights up.operate the DVD player

TV remote control

identify equipment connected tothe TV

Do not leave a still image, such as the DVD menu, displayed onthe screen.

Camcorder For easy conncction ofa camcordcr, the TV has front A/V input jacks. If youprefer, however, you can connect the camcorder to the TV's rear A/V inpul

jacks.

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Use an A/V cable to connect the camcorder's A/V outpmjacks to the TV's

A/V input jacks.

Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 3&

AN cable

To AN outPul

Watch the camcorder Press repeatedly to select the camcorder input (VIDEO 2 in theillustration).

identify equipment connected totheTV

,_ Do not leave a still image of the camcorder or digital cameradisplayed on the screen_

Audio Receiver For improved sound quality, you may want to play the TV's audio throughyour stereo system.

Use an audio cable to connect the TV's audio output jacks to the audio

receiver's line input jacks.

Audio cable

Using the TV's Aucho Menu. set the option to . Then set

the option to or depending on how you waur

to control the volume. For details, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page

99.

Turn on the audio receiver, and then set the receiver's line input to the

jack into which you connected the TV.

Sub Woofer Use a monaural audio cable to connect the TV's SUB WOOFER OUT jackto the sub woofer's input jack.

Monaural audio cable [not supplied)

Sub woofer

IIIDUI

Device with an

Optical INConnector

You can use the TV's DIGITAL AUDIO, OPTICAL) OUT jack to connect a

digital audio device that is PCM/Dolby Digital compatible, such as an audio

amplifier.Using an optical cable, connect the device's OPTICAL IN jack to the

l"V's DIGITAL AUDIO, OPTICAL) OUT jack.

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ptical cableAudio amplifier

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Using the CONTROLS Feature

CONTROL S allows you to control your s3 stem and other Sony equipment

with one remote control. In addition to allowing you to control mtflt_ple

devices with one remote control, the CONTROL S feature allows you to

always point your remote control at your TV. instead of having to point it at

the other equipment, which might be hidden or out of direct line of sight.

Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to the TV.

Use CONTROL S OUT to send signals to connected equipment.

CONTROLS"

IN

O OUT

After ?ou finish connecting your TV, you need to run Auto Setup. which

automatically set up available analog and digital channels. The Auto

Program screen appears when you rum on your TV for the first time after

hooking it up. If you do not want to set up the channels at this time, you can

do it later by selecting the Auto Program option in the Channel Menu see

page 103).

The Auto Setup feature does not apply for installations that usea cable box for all channel selection.

Using Auto SetupPress to turn on the TV.

The Initial Setup screen appears.

Press or to select the on-screen display language. Then press

l_he message "Start auto prograna now?" appears.

Press or to select "Yes". then press

Auto Setup automatically creates a list of receivable channels. When

finished, the lowest numbered channel is displayed.

Use the Auto Program feature as described on page 103.

Use the Digital Channel feature as described on page 70.

_:_ Auto Program may take up to 30 minutes to complete. A progressbar is displayed while the channel list is being created.

This chapter describes how to set up, program, and use the TV's remotecontrol.

inserting Batteries 49

Button Descriptions 50

Programming the Remote Control 52

Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 55

Open the battery compartment as illustrated below.

Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching the and

terminals on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

Close the battery compartment.

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Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible batteryleakage whenever you anticipate that the remote control willnot be used for an extended period.Handle the remote control with care.

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

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Press to mute the sound. Press again or press to restorethe sound

Press to have the remote control operate the eqmpmem you

want. Press repeatedl3 until the indicator of the desiredequipment lights up.

For details, see "ProgTammmg the Remote Control" on page52.

Press to have the TV screen turn off. For details, see page 65.

Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (i 5.30. 45.60 or 90/that you want the TV to remain on before

shutting off. To cancel Sleep Timer, press repeatedlyunti! SLEEP OFF appears.

Press to display the digital program guide

If FUNCTION is switched on SAT/CABLE

Press to dlsplay the program guide of your satellite programprovidm:

f._ Use with and buttons to select digital channelsf'or example. 2,1}, For details on selecting digital channels.

see page 68.

Press repeatedly to cycle through the available video picturemodes: , Also available in the Video

Menu• For details see "Selecting Video Options" on page 96

Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings:•Also available in the

Screen menu. For details, see pages 59 and 101Press to move the on-screen cursor. Ib select an item.

If FUNCTION is switched on SAT/CABLE. DVD/VCR or i.LINK

Rewind

Play

StopFast forward

Pause

C_ Press to turn on and offTwin View. For details, see page 60,

Press ro switch between the sources connected to the TV's

VHFAJHF and CABLE inputsIf FUNCTION is switched on SAT/CABLE

Press to dlsplay the index of your satellite program provider.

Press to adjust the volume.

Press to exit the on-screen menu or display and return tonormal vlewlng,

Press to turn on and off the satellite receivel=

cable box. and other audio/video eqmpmenl you have

programmed into the remote controh For instructions, see

-'programming the Remote Control" on page 52,

Press to turn on and offthe TV.

Press to reset the settings to the factor_ defaults. See pages 96

and 99. Also used to clear Favorite Channels (see page 63 _,

if FUNCTION is switched on DVD/VCR

Press to record a program

Press repeatedly to cycle through the video eqmpmem

connected to the TV's video inputs,

Press once to dlspla3 the current channel number, current ume.

and channel label, if sel. the current channel number will

displa3 for 10 seconds

Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The TValternates between the current channel and the last channel

that was selected.

Press to select a charmeh the charmel changes after 2

seconds. Press to change channels immediately.

Press to display the Favorite Channels list. For details, see

page 63.

Press to freeze the pmture. Press again to restore the picture.

For details, see "Using the Freeze Function on page 64.

Press to display the i.LINK Control Panel. For information on

using the i.LINK Control Panel. see page 91.

--_ Press to display the Memory Stick Menu. For details, see

Using the Memory Stink Viewer" on page 71.

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Press to display the Menu. Press again to exit from the Menu

For details, see page 95.

Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through

channels, press and hold down either

* If not Sony brand, requires that you first program the remote control (page52_

The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment.

Beta. ED Beta VCRs 303

8 mm VCR 302

VHS VCR 301

DVD player 75]

1 LINK 90]

If you have video eqmpment other than Sony brand that you warn to control

with the TV's remote control, use the following procedure to program theremote control.

The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability inorder to be used with the remote control.

Turn to the list of "Manufacturur's Codes" on page 53. and fred the

three-digit code number for the manufacturer of your equipment. (Ifmore than one code nunlber is listed, use the nunaber listed first,

Press repeatedly until the DVD/VCR. SAT/CABLE or

!.LINK indicator lights up.

Press for five seconds until the indicator of the selected

input flashes.

While the desired indicator is flashing, enter the three-digitmanufacturer's code number.

Prcss

You must do step 5 within 10 seconds of step 4, or you mustredo steps 4 through 5.

To check if the code nunlber works, aim the TV's remote control at the

eqmpment and prcss that corrcsponds with that equipment. If

tr responds, you are done. If not, try using another code listed for thatmanufacturer.

lfmore than one codc number is listed, try entcring them one by one

until you come to the corrcct code for your equipment.

lfyou enter a new code nttmber, the code nunlber you previously

entercd at that setting is erased.

In some cases, you may not bc able to opcrate your eqtupmem with the

supplied remote control. In such cases, use the equipment's own rcmotecontrol unit.

Whenever you remove the batteries to replace them. the code numbers

may revert to thc factory semng and must be reset.

Olympic 309, 308 __ _.

Optimus 327 Sony 751

Sony 301,302, 303 Panasonic 308, 309, 306, APEX 762

Admiral 327 307 .............................................

(M. Ward) Pentax 305, 304 Hitachi 758

Aiwa 338,344 Philco 308,309 JVC 756

....................... Pl}!}!l_!...................................3q8: 309! _!P ......... Mag rnavox 757

Broksonic 319, 317 Pioneer 308 i_i;tsub{shi 761......................

Canon 309, 308 Quasar 308, 309, 306 Oritron 759

Citizen 332 RCA/ 304,305, 308, Panasonfc "75J

Craig 302, 332 PROSCAN 309, 311, 312, _Phiiii_s ...........................75;/ ................................

(rite_on ........................315 ............................ 313, 3 I0, 329 Pioneer .............................;/52 ................................

cuhis ..... Realistic 309,330, 328, ReA/lgi'oscdn....... ;J55_Daewoo 341,312, 309 335, 324, 338 ..........................................................

i)i3x ..................................5i4 3dg;357 ........... Sanstd ....................................3i4 Samsung 758

i)imens(a ..................304 .................................. Samsung .....................322, 313,321 .......... "ibshiba 754

Emerson ........................3i9; 52g; 3i6, ........ San3)o .....................................33iJ; 335 .................. Zenith 760

317, 318,341 Scott 312, 313, 321,

i;qsl_er ..............................336; 335 ...................... 335,323, 324,

F'unai ...............................338 ................................... 325, 326 _ " _*

Genei'af Eie&ric 559; g64136(i ...... .........................................................................SGrp ..............................357; 328 ........................... S?I?Y..................................65 ! ....................................

G0 vi_ieo .............. 322_ 339, 340 ......... Signature 2000 338, 327

Goi_]star .........................J32 ................................... (M. Ward)

......................................................... SV2000 338 . . * _Hitachi 306, 304, 305, ..............................................................................338 Sylvania 308, 309, 338, Sony 601

.............................................................................................. 310 .........................................................................................Instant Replay 309, 308

J_ t_en_;.....................369_5_;36_;........ s_mph?nic.............338....................................330, 314, 336, Tashiro 332337 "l_iung ............... *

Sony 230

JVC 314, 336, 337, Teac 314, 336, 338, Harniir_Rdgai.............2_2;223;224.......345,346, 347 337 225, 226

Kenwood ......................3i4 336; J52; ......... .............................................................Technics 309, 308 J_rroid/GiL.............. 201, 20:2; 203, ......337 Toshiba 312, 311 204, 205,206,

i_G .....................................332 ................................. Wards 327,328, 335, 207,208,218

Lxi iNears)................5gff;565; 356;......... .............................................331, 332 6ai ................................227;228; 229 ........335, 338 Yamaha 314, 330, 336, Panasonic ......................._2i9; 22612_2 f.........

Magnavox ..................308£30¢;31o........ 337 Pigfi_er 2i_;EigMal"anlz .........................314 336_J37 .......... Zenith 331 ScientificAtiania 209_2i0, 2iIMarta 332 Tocom 216, 217

Memorex 309, 335 Zenith 212, 213

Miisugish]/ ......................X23;524; 32g; ........... S?PY_ .........................................Z0! .........................................

MGA 326 Panasonic 704, 710

Pioneer 702Multitech 325,338,321

NEC 314, 336, 337

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Sony 801

Dish Network 810

Echostar 810

General Electric 802

Hitachi 805

Hughes 804

Mitsubishi 809

Panasonic 803

RCA/ 802, 808PROSCAN

Toshiba 806, 807

• 1 This manufacturer code mightnot work for some models. Thefollowing FY03 STR & AVDmodels are capable offunctioning with this code.STR-DA9000ES/

STR-DA5000ES/STR-DA3000ES/

STR-DA2000ES/STR-DA 1000ES/

STR-DE995/STR-DE895/STR-DE695/STR-DE595/

HT-C800DP/AVD-S 500ES/AVD-S700ES

• 2 This manufacturer code mightnot work for some models. The

following FY03 DAV models arecapable of functioning with thiscode.DAV-FC 7fDAV-FC 8/DAV-FC9

All Equipment

Switch the TV's input to the VCR.DVD player, or other connectedeqmpmem

Set up the TV remote control tooperate non-Sony eqmpmem

Press repeatedly to cycle through

the video equ|pment connected to the TV's

video inputs.

You must program the remote control the first

ume you use _t. See _'Programmlng the Remote

Control" on page 52.

Operating a VCR orD-VHS

Activate the remote control to repeatedly until the or

operate the VCR indicator lights up.

Turn on/off

Change channels

Record

Play

Stop

Fast forward

Rewind the tape

Pause

Search the picture forward or or during playback

backward ,release to resume normal playback/

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Operating a SatelfiteReceiver

Activate the remote control to repeatedly until the

operate the satellite receiver indicator hghts up.

Turn on/off

Select a channel

Change channels

Back to previous channel

Display channel number

D_splay SAT Guide

Display SAT index

D_splay SAT Menu

Move highlight ¢cursor_

Select item

Operating a CableBox

Activate the remote control to repeatedly until the

operate the cable box indicator lights up.

Turn on/off

Select a channel

Change channels

Back to previous channel

Operating a DVD

PlayerActivate the remote control to repeatedly until the

operate the DVD indicator lights up.

Turn on/off

Play

Stop

Pause

Step through differenttracks of the disc

to step forward or to steF backward

Step through different chapters to step forward or to ste F backward

of a video disc

Operating an MDP(Laserdisc Player)

Activate the remote control to

operate the MDP

Turn on/off

Play

Stop

Pause

Search the picture forward or

backward

Search a chapter forward orbackward

repeatedly unti! the indicator of the

posmon you programmed for the MDP player

lights up.

or during pla_ back

release to resume normal playhack/

ThischapterdescribeshowtousethefeaturesofyourTV.

WatchingTV 58UsingWideMode 59UsingTwinView 60UsingFavoriteChannels 63UsingtheFreezeFunction 64UsingPictureOff 65

"_° For a complete list of allthe functions of the remote

control, see page 50.Activate the remote control to

operate the TV

Turn on/offthe TV

Tune directly to a channel

Press repeatedly until tile TV

indicator lights up,

Press

To tune to analog channels, press and then, or walt 3 seconds L

For digital subcharmels, press , _,_, press

_gam, and then

For example, to select subcharmel 2.1, press .

J.'_, and then pressJ

Adjust the volume

Mute the voktme

Alternate back and forth between

two channels

Display the current channel

number and other information,

You can also select digital channels

using the digital program guide.

See page 67 for details.

Press

I_ess =press again to unmu[e

Press

The TV alternates between the current channel

and the last channel tuned.

Press once to display the channel

number, current rime. wide mode. and channel

label (if sett. Press again to turn

D_splay ott2

Switch the TV's input to the VCR. Press repeatedly to cycle through

DVD player, or other connected the video eqmpment connected to the TV's

eqtupment

Change video and audio options.

customize the TV's setup, set

parental controls, and more

Switch the TV's input between

sources connected to the TV's

VHF/UHF and CABLE inputs

Switch the TV's input to a

connected i.LINK device

video inputs,

Press to display the Menu. For details.see "Using the Menus" on page 95.

Press to alternate between sources

connected to the TV's VHF/UHF and CABLE

inputs,

Press to display a list of a avadable

i.LINK devices, and select the desired device

from the list. See page 90 for details.

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

Screen modes 16:9 aspect ratio).

"_°Wide Zoom is _] When viewing high*definition programs broadcast inrecommended for 4:3 picture 720p/1080i, it is not possible to change between Wide Screento prevent image retention, modes.

"_' You can also access the

Wide Mode settings in theScreen menu. For details

see page 101.

Prcss

settings.repeatedly to toggle through the following Wide Mode

WideZoom

enlarges the 4:3 picture.

whilc the upper and lower parts of the

picture arc condensed to fit the 16:9

screen. The picture has a normal

appearance, as much as possible.

"_"When you change channels

or inputs, the Wide Modesettings revert to the

setting in the Screenmenu. To retain the current

Wide Mode setting aschannels and inputs arechanged, set 1o

For details, see page 102.

Normal

Full

returns the 4:3 picture to its

original size. Black bars are visible at

left and right sides to fill the 16:9screen.

_trctehes the 4:3 picture

horizontally only, to fill the 16:9

screen. The picture has an elongated

appearance.

enlarges the 4:3 picture

horizontally and vcrtically ro an

equal aspect ratio that fills the 16:9

screen. Useful for watchingLetterbox movies.

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Zoom

Twin View lets you see two pictures from two sources from an antenna.VCR. DVD, etc. on the screen at the same time. You hear the sound from

only one of the sources at a time. but you can choose which source's sound is

selected. You can also change the relative size of each of the pmtures.

_] Using Twin View for an extended period of time may result inimage retention.

Displaying TwinPictures

Fune the TV to a working channel.

Press [J.

A second picture appears.

Press[_or@.

Activating thePicture

Prcss . Press .

Tune to a channel Press and then , or wait 3 seconds,

Adjust the volume

Mute the volume

Switch the TV's input between

sources connected to the TV's

VHF/UHF a