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LCD Projection TV
Operating Instructions
KDF-46E3000
KDF-50E3000
Owners Record
The model and serial numbers are
provided under the Product Support in the
TV menu or at the rear of the TV. Record
these numbers in the spaces provided
below. Refer to them whenever you call
upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV.
Model Name
Serial No.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this 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 prevent electric shock, do not use this
polarized AC plug with an extension cord,
receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can
be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model: KDF-46E3000/KDF-50E3000
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTIFICATION
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
Safety
s Operate the TV only on 120 V AC.
s Use the AC power cord specified by Sony
and suitable for the voltage where you use
it.
s The plug is designed, for safety purposes,
to fit into the wall outlet only one way. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully into
the outlet, contact your dealer.
s If any liquid or solid object should fall
inside the cabinet, unplug the TV
immediately and have it checked by
qualified service personnel before
operating it further.
s If you will not be using the TV for several
days, disconnect the power by pulling the
plug itself. Never pull on the cord.
s When disconnecting AC power cord, the
power cord should be easily accessible for
disconnection.
s For details concerning safety precautions,
see Important Safety Instructions on
page 4.
Installing
s The TV should be installed near an easily
accessible power outlet.
s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not
block the ventilation openings.
s Do not install the TV in a hot or humid
place, or in a place subject to excessive
dust or mechanical vibration.
s Avoid operating the TV at temperatures
below 41F (5C).
s If the TV is transported directly from a cold
to a warm location, or if the room
temperature changes suddenly, the picture
may be blurred or show poor color due to
moisture condensation. In this case, please
wait a few hours to let the moisture
evaporate before turning on the TV.
s To obtain the best picture, do not expose
the screen to direct illumination or direct
sunlight. It is recommended to use spot
lighting directed down from the ceiling or
to cover the windows that face the screen
with opaque drapery. It is desirable to
install the TV in a room where the floor and
walls are not of a reflective material.
To Customers
Sufficient expertise is required for installing
the specified TV. Be sure to subcontract the
installation to a Sony dealer or licensed
contractor and pay adequate attention to safety
during the installation.
CAUTION
Use the following Sony appliance(s) only with
the following TV STAND.
SONY APPLIANCE MODEL
NO.
KDF-46E3000
SONY TV
STAND
MODEL
NO.
KDF-50E3000
SU-RG13M
Note
This television includes a QAM demodulator
which should allow you to receive
unscrambled digital cable television
programming via subscription service to a
cable service provider. Availability of digital
cable television programming in your area
depends on the type of programming and signal
provided by your cable service provider.
Trademark Information
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.
BRAVIA and
, BRAVIA
ENGINE EX, XMB and XrossMediaBar,
S-Force, BRAVIA Theatre Sync, , DMex,
BRAVIA Internet Video Link Ready and
PS3 are trademarks or registered marks of
Sony Corporation and/or Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc.
Contents
Important Safety Instructions ............................4
Getting Started
1. Installing the TV...............................................8
Carrying Your TV............................................8
When Installing Your TV against a Wall .........8
Securing Your TV ...........................................8
Recommended Viewing Area .........................9
Screen ............................................................9
Projection Lamp..............................................9
2. Locating Inputs and Outputs .......................10
Rear..............................................................10
Left side ........................................................12
3. Connecting the TV.........................................13
Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna
System ......................................................13
Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna
System ......................................................13
HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box....................13
PC.................................................................15
Other Equipment ..........................................16
Using HDMI Control for BRAVIA Theatre
Sync.......................................................17
Using TV Features
Adjust TV Settings.......................................30
Watching TV .................................................30
Access the equipment connected to
your TV .........................................................30
Navigating through TV Home Menu on
XMB ...........................................................31
TV Settings Descriptions..................................32
Product Support ..................................... 32
Clock/Timers Settings ............................32
Picture Settings ......................................32
Sound Settings.......................................34
Screen Settings......................................35
Video Options Settings...........................36
Audio Options Settings...........................37
Channel Settings....................................37
Closed Captions (CC) Settings ..............38
Parental Lock Settings ...........................38
External Inputs Settings .........................41
HDMI Settings ........................................41
General Settings ....................................42
Initial Setup ............................................42
Other Information
Troubleshooting ................................................ 46
Index ...................................................................50
Specifications ....................................................49
Customer Support
http://www.sony.com/tvsupport
On-line Registration
United States
http://productregistration.sony.com
Canada
http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration
Important
Safety
Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
Antennas
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An
outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead
power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come
in contact with such power lines or circuits.
WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM,
EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM
CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT
WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.
Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA and Section
54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with
respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
Electrical
service
equipment
NEC: National
Electrical Code
Cleaning
Installation
s Clean the rear cover area of the TV regularly. Dust in the rear cover
area may cause a problem with the cooling system of the TV set.
s Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry soft cloth.
To remove dust from the screen, wipe it gently
with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be
removed with a cloth slightly dampened with
solution of mild soap and warm water. Never use
strong solvents such as thinner or benzine for cleaning. If the picture
becomes dark after using the TV for a long period of time, it may be
necessary to clean the inside of the TV. Consult qualified service
personnel.
s Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this unit. Cleaning this unit
with a plugged AC power cord may result in electric shock.
Projection Lamp
s Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source. It is time to replace
the lamp with a new one (not supplied) when:
the message, Projection lamp is nearing end of life. Please
replace the lamp. appeared on the screen,
the lamp replacement indicator on the front panel blinks in red,
screen images become dark,
no image appears on the display after prolonged use.
s In rare instances, the bulb may pop inside the lamp unit, but the lamp
unit is designed to contain all of broken glass pieces inside the lamp
unit. (See Replacing the Lamp on page 43.)
s When the lamp eventually burns out, you may hear a noticeable pop
sound. This is normal and is inherent in this type of lamp.
Cooling Fans
This TV uses cooling fans. You may hear the noise of fans running,
depending on the placement of your TV. The noise may be more
noticeable during the night or when the background noise level is low.
Service
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician
certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
See Replacing the Lamp on page 43.
For Safety
Be Careful When Moving the
TV
When you place the TV in position, be careful
not to drop it on your foot or fingers.
Watch your footing while installing the TV.
STD/DUO
POWER
About the TV
Although the TV is made with high-precision technology, black dots may
appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly
on the screen. This is a structural property of the panel and is not a defect.
~
You can use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see pages 23, 35
and 36).
Product Support
Clock/Timers
Media
Category
Bar
Settings
Sound
Screen
Video Options
TV
Getting Started
1. Installing the TV
Carrying Your TV
Carrying the TV requires at least two people. Do
not hold by the pedestal or the front panel of the
TV. Doing so may cause these parts to break off.
4 inches
(10 cm)
TIMER
LAMP
POWER
~
Do not install the TV near any ventilation, as it may
affect the normal TV operating temperature.
Securing Your TV
As a protective measure, secure the TV as follows.
Using the TV stand with a support metal
safety hook
Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand
SU-RG13M with a support metal safety hook
designed for your TV.
~
8
Screen
Viewing distance
50
inc
46 hes m
inc
hes in. 6.
min 6 ft.
. 5.9 (app
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ft. (
app x. 2.0
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65
)
65
65
65.
Projection Lamp
50
inc
46 hes m
inc
hes in. 6.
min 6 ft.
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30
30
~
The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when
your TV is in use. To avoid eye discomfort or injury,
do not look into the light housing when the power is
on.
Getting Started
Model
KDF-46E3000
KDF-50E3000
COMPONENT IN
VIDEO IN
3
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)
S VIDEO
PB
DIGITAL AUDIO
(OPTICAL) OUT
VIDEO
PR
L (MONO)
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
R (VAR/FIX)
AUDIO
DMex
VHF/UHF
3
CABLE
SERVICE
10
Description
1 VIDEO IN 1
S VIDEO
Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has
S VIDEO. The S VIDEO provides better picture quality than composite video.
2 VIDEO IN 1/3
VIDEO/
L(MONO)AUDIO-R
Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your A/V equipment such as
a VCR or other video equipment. A third composite video and audio (VIDEO IN 2) is
located on the left side of the TV.
3 VHF/UHF/CABLE
4 COMPONENT IN
1/3 (1080i/720p/
480p/480i)/
L(MONO)-AUDIOR
Connects to your equipments component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks.
Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO or the composite
video connections.
5 DMex/SERVICE
This USB port is for connecting to the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex) or
used for service purpose only.
6 HDMI IN 1
HDMI
7 HDMI IN 2
HDMI/
AUDIO R-L
If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the
HDMI IN 2 (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to the
AUDIO IN(L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 2.
Getting Started
Item
DVI-to-HDMI cable
Audio cable
DVI-to-HDMI adapter
~
HDMI connection has capability for displaying 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and
some PC formats (see page 15).
When using a DVI-to-HDMI cable, make sure to connect the DVI side first.
Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo.
8 AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your analog audio equipment. You can
use these outputs to listen to your TVs audio through your stereo system.
9 DIGITAL AUDIO
(OPTICAL) OUT
Connects to the optical audio input of your digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby*
digital compatible. If you have connected an audio system to the HDMI input, be sure to
connect this output to your audio system to enjoy the sound from your audio system.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
11
Item
PB
PR
R-AUDIO-L (Mono) VIDEO
VIDEO/COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i)
Left side
Description
1 COMPONENT IN 2 Connects to your equipments component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks.
(1080i/720p/
Component video provides better picture quality than the composite video connections.
480p/480i)/YPBPR (See Video/Component 2 Priority on page 41.)
~
When connecting to component video (YPBPR), be sure to make the additional
connection for the audio signal. Audio cable can be connected to the R-AUDIO-L jack
described below 2.
2 VIDEO IN 2
VIDEO/
R-AUDIO-L
(MONO)
Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other
video equipment such as a VCR or video game equipment. (See Video/Component 2
Priority on page 41.)
~
If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TVs L (MONO)
audio input jack.
12
3. Connecting the TV
COMPONENT IN
VIDEO IN
3
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)
Y
S VIDEO
VIDEO
PB
DIGITAL AUDIO
(OPTICAL) OUT
PR
L (MONO)
AUDIO
R
L AUDIO
OUT
R (VAR/FIX)
AUDIO
R
VHF/UHF
75-ohm coaxial
cable
Rear of TV
Getting Started
CABLE
DMex
SERVICE
VHF/UHF/CABLE input
HDMI cable
CATV/Satellite
antenna cable
A-B RF switch
Cable
Antenna
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF/
CABLE input
~
Be sure to set the Cable setting to On or Off in the
Channel settings for the type of input signal you
choose (see page 37).
(Continued)
13
VIDEO IN
3
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)
AUDIO-R
(red)
Y
S VIDEO
PB
DIGITAL AUDIO
(OPTICAL) OUT
VIDEO
PR
L (MONO)
AUDIO
R
L AUDIO
OUT
R (VAR/FIX)
AUDIO
R
DMex
VHF/UHF
CABLE
AUDIO-L
(white)
SERVICE
Audio cable
DVI-to-HDMI cable
~
If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN 2 (with DVI-to-HDMI
cable or adapter) jack and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO IN(L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 2. For details, see page 11.
Rear of TV
COMPONENT IN
VIDEO IN
3
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)
Y
S VIDEO
VIDEO
PB
DIGITAL AUDIO
(OPTICAL) OUT
PR
L (MONO)
AUDIO
R
L AUDIO
OUT
R (VAR/FIX)
AUDIO
R
VHF/UHF
CABLE
DMex
SERVICE
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
PR (red)
PB (blue)
Y (green)
Audio cable
14
PC
Use the TV as a monitor for your PC.
Audio-R
Getting Started
Audio-L
To audio
output jack
Audio cable
DVI-to-HDMI cable
VGA
SVGA
XGA
WXGA
Horizontal
(Dot)
Vertical
(Line)
640
640
640
720
800
800
800
800
1024
1024
1024
1280
1280
1152
480
480
480
400
600
600
600
600
768
768
768
768
768
648
Horizontal
frequency (kHz)
31.5
37.5
43.3
31.5
35.2
37.9
46.9
48.1
48.4
56.5
60
47.4
47.8
40.3
Vertical
frequency (Hz)
(Refresh rate)
60
75
85
70
56
60
75
72
60
70
75
60
60
60
VESA standard
CVT**
~
If a signal other than one from the above chart is input,
it may not be displayed properly or may not be
displayed as you set.
For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use
signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency from a
personal computer. In plug and play, signals with
60 Hz vertical frequency will be selected
automatically.
15
Other Equipment
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)
Y
S VIDEO
VIDEO
PB
DIGITAL AUDIO
(OPTICAL) OUT
PR
L (MONO)
AUDIO
R
L AUDIO
OUT
R (VAR/FIX)
AUDIO
R
VHF/UHF
DMex
PB
PR
COMPONENT IN
VIDEO IN
3
VIDEO/COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i)
or
CABLE
SERVICE
VHF/UHF/
CABLE
VCR
Game system
Digital
Analog audio Blu-ray Disc DVD
recorder equipment
Player/PS3 player
(A/V Receiver/
Home Theater)
Digital
satellite
receiver
Digital
Audio
cable box system
~
Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV.
16
Camcorder
~
The A/V receiver cannot be selected from the XMB.
17
Step 1 of 5
~
If you accidentally turn off the TV during the Initial
Setup process, the Initial Setup will restart from the
beginning when the TV is turned back on.
The Auto Program may be canceled while the
channels are being scanned. Press RETURN first, then
press either B/b on the remote control, highlight Yes
to cancel or No to resume the Auto Program.
to continue.
English
Espaol
Franais
button:
Allows you to select the
highlighted option and advance
to the next screen.
B button:
Allows you to move back to the
previous screen.
b button:
Allows you to move to the next
screen.
18
POWER
CHANNEL
TIMER
LAMP
POWER
Getting Started
7
VOLUME
8
2
INPUT
HOME
TIMER
LAMP
9
0
POWER
Buttons located at the right side of the TV will operate the same as these buttons on the remote control.
Item
Description
1 Speaker
2 TIMER LED
Lights up in orange when the timer is set. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit
even if the TV is turned off. For details, see page 32.
3 LAMP LED
The projection lamp has burned out. Replace it with new one (see page 43).
4 POWER LED
Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. Also lights up in red during the diagnostics.
5 (IR) Infrared
Receiver
6 POWER
7 CHANNEL +/
Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down
either +/.
8 VOLUME +/
9 INPUT
~
See page 41 on setting up the External Inputs labels, including the Skip feature.
0 HOME
Sound
Screen
Video Options
TV
~
While XMB is displayed, the 7, 8 and 9 become navigational buttons. Use them
to navigate on the XMB. When HOME is pressed again, these buttons will activate
the CHANNEL +/, VOLUME +/ and INPUT operation.
19
Remote Control
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control
Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on
the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the
remote control.
~
To avoid possible damage from battery leakage, remove the batteries if you anticipate the remote control will not be
used for an extended period.
Handle the remote control with care. Avoid dropping it, getting it wet, or placing it in direct sunlight, near a heater, or
in high humidity.
Button Descriptions
1
2
3
Button
Description
1 DISPLAY
2 SLEEP
4
5
~
The 5, PLAY and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. Use them as a reference
when operating the TV.
20
Button
Description
6 FREEZE
6
7
8
9
0
qa
Current
program
7 CC
8 DMex
9 SOUND
0 FAVORITES
~
Your Favorites list will be cleared each time you run Auto
Program (see pages 18 and 37 for Auto Program).
qa RETURN
(Continued)
21
Getting Started
Frozen
picture
Button
Description
qs BD/DVD/
STB
Operating
Buttons
qd THEATER
qd
qf VOL +/
qf
qg
qg MUTING
qh DVD/VCR
Record
Buttons
qk
ql
w;
wa
qs
qh
qj
ql TV
POWER
w; JUMP
wa PICTURE
22
JUMP
Button
Description
ws WIDE
m
Wide Zoom
m
Wide Zoom
Normal
Normal
This mode is not available
Full
Full
Zoom
Zoom
Getting Started
ws
~
When the TV receives a 720p, 1080i or 1080p signal,
Normal cannot be selected.
m
Normal
Incoming PC signal
16:9 or more than 16:9 PC
format
m
(May not be
available at
some
formats)
Normal
Full 1
Full 1
Full 2
Full 2
Zoom
Zoom
(May not be
available at
some
formats)
(Continued)
23
Button
Description
wd INPUT
~
See page 41 on setting up the External Inputs labels,
including the Skip feature.
wf V/v/B/b
wg OPTIONS
wd
wf
wg
wh
wh HOME
to
Reference Page
See page 32
See page 34
See page 37
See page 21
See page 37
See page 37
See page 39
See page 35
wj
Sound
Screen
Video Options
TV
wk
24
wj CH +/
wk F1/F2
4 Press
2
4
BD
DVD
STB
,
or
and
simultaneously to light the FUNCTION
button.
- while
the selected button is lit. If the code is not
entered within 10 seconds, you must repeat
step 2.
25
Getting Started
Manufacturers Codes
VCRs
DVD Players
Manufacturer
Sony
Manufacturer
Sony
General Electric/
RCA
Hitachi
JVC
Magnavox
Mitsubishi
Oritron
Panasonic
Philips
Pioneer
RCA/PROSCAN
Samsung
Toshiba
Zenith
Code
751, 763
755
758
756
757
761
759
753
757
752, 778
755
758
754
760, 762
Code
767
776
775
777
774
773
768
Code
770, 771, 772
DVD Changers
Manufacturer
Sony
Panasonic
Code
765
766
DVR
Manufacturer
Sony
DirecTV
Samsung
Code
901
902, 903
902, 903
Code
101, 102, 103
Code
601, 602, 603, 604
AV Receivers
Manufacturer
Sony
26
Code
764
Sony DV
Admiral
(M. Ward)
Aiwa*
Audio Dynamic
Broksonic
Canon
Citizen
Craig
Curtis Mathes
Daewoo
DBX
Dimensia
Emerson
Code
301, 302, 303
(VHS, 8mm, Beta)
348
327
338, 344
314, 337
317, 319
308, 309
332
302, 332
304, 309, 338
309, 312, 341
314, 336, 337
304
316, 317, 318, 319,
320, 341
Fisher
330, 335
Funai
338
General Electric 304, 309, 329
Go Video
322, 339, 340
Goldstar
332
Hitachi
304, 305, 306, 338
Instant Replay
308, 309
JC Penney
304, 305, 309,314,
330, 336, 337
JVC
314, 336, 337, 345,
346, 347
Kenwood
314, 332, 336, 337
LG
332
LXI (SEARS)
305, 330, 332, 335,
338
Magnavox
308, 309, 310
Marantz
314, 336, 337
Marta
332
Memorex
309, 335
Minolta
304, 305
Mitsubishi/MGA 323, 324, 325, 326
Multitech
321, 325, 338
NEC
314, 336, 337
Olympic
308, 309
Optimus
327
Orion
317
Panasonic
306, 307, 308, 309
Pentax
304, 305
Philco
308, 309
Philips
308, 309, 310
Pioneer
308
Quasar
306, 308, 309
RCA/PROSCAN 304, 305, 308, 309,
310, 311, 312, 313,
329
Realistic
309, 324, 328, 330,
335, 338
Sansui
314
Samsung
313, 321, 322
Sanyo
330, 335
Scott
312, 313, 321, 323,
324, 325, 326, 335
Sharp
327, 328
Manufacturer
Signature 2000
(M. Ward)
SV2000
Sylvania
Symphonic
Tashiro
Tatung
Teac
Technics
Toshiba
Wards
Yamaha
Zenith
Code
327, 338
338
308, 309, 310, 338
338
332
314, 336, 337
314, 336, 337, 338
308, 309
311, 312
327, 328, 331, 332,
335
314, 330, 336, 337
331
Cable Boxes
Manufacturer
Sony
Hamlin/Regal
Jerrold,
General
Instrument or
Motorola
Oak
Panasonic
Pioneer
Scientific Atlanta
Tocom
Zenith
Code
230
222, 223, 224, 225,
226
201, 202, 203, 204,
205, 206, 207, 208,
218, 222
227, 228, 229
219, 220, 221
211, 214, 215
209, 210, 211
216, 217
212, 213
Satellite Receivers
Manufacturer
Sony
DirecTV
Dish Network
Echostar
General Electric
Hitachi
Hughes
Humax
JVC
LG
Mitsubishi
Panasonic
Philips
RCA/PROSCAN
Toshiba
Samsung
Code
801
902, 903
810
810
802
805
804
902, 903
810
902, 903
809
803
811, 902, 903
802, 808, 902, 903
806, 807
812, 902, 903
VCR*
Cable Box
To Do This ...
Press ...
Press ...
Turn on/off
POWER
INPUT SELECT
INPUT
Select a channel
0-9, ENT
Change channels
CH +/
Record
Play
Stop
Fast forward
Pause
Getting Started
To Do This ...
Turn on/off
POWER
Select a channel
0-9, ENT
Change channels
CH +/
JUMP
Turn on/off
POWER
F1
Play
Stop
Pause
m to fast reverse or M to
fast forward the disc when
pressed during playback
Satellite Receiver
To Do This ...
Press ...
To Do This ...
Press ...
Turn on/off
POWER
Select a channel
0-9, ENT,
Change channels
CH +/
JUMP
DISPLAY
0-9, ENT
OPTIONS
HOME
V v B b,
VvBb
HOME
Return
RETURN
Select item
(Continued)
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To Do This ...
Press ...
Turn on/off
POWER
Turn on/off
POWER
Play
Stop
F1
F2
Pause
Play
m to fast reverse or M to
fast forward the disc when
pressed during playback
Stop
Pause
BD/DVD MENU
M or m during playback
BD/DVD MENU
BD/DVD TOP MENU
V v B b,
Record (VCR)
V v B b,
MENU on/off
HOME
Index search
.>
.
>
INPUT SELECT
INPUT
Menu on/off
HOME
RETURN
Press ...
To Do This ...
Press ...
POWER
F1
F2
Play
Stop
0-9, ENT
Pause
Play
M or m during playback
Stop
Pause
V v B b,
M or m during playback
Record
.
>
Record stop
Record pause
VvBb
.
>
Turn on/off
POWER
F1
Disk skip
F2
Select item
Master volume
Replay
Advance
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INPUT SELECT
INPUT
MENU on/off
HOME
OPTIONS
RETURN
AV Receiver*
To Do This ...
Press ...
POWER
Master volume
F1
Getting Started
DVR*
To Do This ...
Press ...
POWER
Play
(REPLAY)
(ADVANCE)
. (PREV)
> (NEXT)
Stop
Pause
Record
FAVORITES
OPTIONS
HOME
VvBb
Select item
Close on-screen display
RETURN
Page +/
CH +/
TOP MENU
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Using TV Features
The HOME button allows you to access the TV Home Menu on the XMB
(XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety of TV features.
Product Support
Clock/Timers
Settings
Sound
Screen
Video Options
TV
Adjust TV Settings
Settings
Watching TV
Select a channel.
TV
You can also select a TV channel using the number 0-9 or CH+/ buttons (see remote control section
pages 20 and 24).
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Available
channels are
listed under
the TV icon.
Using TV Features
Available TV
settings and
features are
listed under
the Settings
icon.
Press
Press
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TV Settings Descriptions
Product Support
Contact Sony
Sony contact information is available from this screen for your convenience. Your TVs
specific information such as Model Name, Serial Number, Software Version and
downloadable ratings if available from the TV are displayed here.
Signal Diagnostics
Press
Clock/Timers Settings
Current Time
Sets the current time (day, hour, minutes, and AM/PM). The Timer feature will not be
available until you set the Current Time.
1 Use the V/v/B/b button to highlight the Clock/Timers icon and press .
2 Use the V/v/B/b button to set the current time.
3 Press RETURN to display the confirmation screen.
4 Select Yes or No to save changes you made. Selecting Yes will save your settings
and exit the Current Time setting screen.
Timer
After the Current Time is set, you can set the Timer to automatically turn the TV on
and off and tune to a specific channel at a scheduled time.
1 Use the V/v/B/b button to highlight the Timer icon and press .
2 Press to select On to set the timer.
3 Use the V/v/B/b button to set the following: Day of the Week, Time, Duration,
Channel, and Volume.
4 Press RETURN to display the confirmation screen.
5 Select Yes or No to save changes you made. Selecting Yes will save your settings
and will light up the TIMER LED.
6 Exit the Timer setting screen.
Sleep Timer
Sets the time in minutes (Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min, or 120min) that
you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. This can also be set using
the SLEEP button on the remote control (see page 20).
Picture Settings
Picture Mode
Vivid
Standard
Cinema
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Picture Mode can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the remote control to directly toggle the modes.
Reset
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Advanced Iris
By selecting the iris option, you can obtain the best brightness and contrast suited for your
TV viewing.
Auto 1, 2
High
Medium
Low
~
Using TV Features
When Picture Mode is set to Vivid, Advanced Iris option is automatically set to
Auto 1.
Picture
Brightness
Color
Hue
Color Temperature
White adjustment
Cool
Neutral
Warm 1, 2
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Picture Mode settings determine the available Color Temperature options:
Color Temperature options
Cool
Neutral
Warm1, 2
Cinema
yes
yes
yes
Sharpness
Noise Reduction
Reduces the noise level of connected equipment, and the VHF/UHF/CABLE input. Select
from Auto (available only with VHF/UHF/Cable input), High, Medium, Low and Off.
DRC Mode
High Density
Progressive
~
DRC Mode is available only with 480i source. DRC Mode is not available when using
the Freeze feature.
DRC Mode is not available when the Game Mode is set to On.
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DRC Palette
Allows you to customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity).
Press the arrow buttons to highlight DRC Palette then press
.
The DRC Palette appears.
DRC Palette
Video 1
Reality
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Clarity
RETURN Back
2
3
Press the arrow buttons to adjust the position of the marker (). As you move the
higher along the Reality axis, the picture becomes more detailed. As you move the
to the right along the Clarity axis, the picture becomes smoother.
To save the setting, press
.
~
DRC Palette is available only with 480i source. DRC Palette is not available when
using the Freeze feature.
DRC Palette is not available when the Game Mode is set to On.
Advanced Settings
PC signal
n/a
Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.
Gamma
Adjusts the balance between the light and dark areas of the picture.
Clear White
Live Color
Sound Settings
The following Sound settings options are available for the TV speakers. Make sure to have the
Speakers option set to TV Speakers under Audio Options settings (see page 37).
Sound Mode
Dynamic
Standard
Custom
~
Sound Mode can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control.
Reset
Treble
Bass
Balance
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Surround
S-FORCE Front Provides a virtual surround sound experience made possible using just
Surround
two front speakers.
Off
Sound Booster
The Sound Booster provides a fuller sound with a greater sense of depth and width, by
emphasizing the High and Low frequency sounds. Select High or Low for the amount of boost
you desire while in the Custom Sound Mode. Selecting Off will bypass the emphasis.
~
The Sound Booster is automatically in the High position for Dynamic Sound
Mode and Low position for Standard Sound Mode.
Steady Sound
On
Off
Volume Offset
Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to other inputs.
~
This televisions picture is slightly overscanned on the screen to prevent artifacts or lack of picture at screen edge
caused by television signal or other video sources.
Wide Mode
Wide Zoom
Normal
Displays the 4:3 picture in its original size when the original source is 4:3.
~
Normal is not available when you are watching 720p, 1080i or 1080p sources.
Full
Enlarges the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original
source is 4:3 (Standard-definition source). When the original source is
16:9 (High-definition source), select this mode to display the 16:9
picture in its original size.
Zoom
~
Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing the WIDE button.
Auto Wide
4:3 Default
Select the default screen
mode to use for 4:3
sources
On
Off
Turns off the Auto Wide option. Choose a Wide Mode from the
Wide Mode option.
Wide Zoom
Enlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original
image as much as possible.
Normal
Full
Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill the display area.
Zoom
Off
Select to continue using the current screen mode setting when the
channel or input is changed.
~
This option is not available for HDMI PC input.
This option is not available if Auto Wide is set to Off.
If 4:3 Default is set to anything but Off, the Wide Mode setting changes only for the
current channel. When you change channels (or inputs), Wide Mode is automatically
replaced with the 4:3 Default setting for 4:3 sources. To retain the current Wide Mode
setting as channels and inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default to Off.
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Using TV Features
Screen Settings
Display Area
Screen Position
Normal
-1/-2
Adjust the Vertical positioning by pressing the V/v buttons. Press the B/b buttons to
adjust the Horizontal positioning.
~
Vertical adjustment is available only when Wide Mode is set to Zoom or Wide
Zoom.
Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment.
Vertical Size
Adjusts the vertical size of the picture. (Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom.)
Press B/b and press
to adjust.
Screen settings for PC Input Modes differ from all other input modes and are shown below.
H Center
Allows you to move the position of the picture horizontally (left and right) while PC
Wide Mode is set to Zoom.
To Adjust the H Center
Press V/v to highlight H Center and press
.
Press B/b to correct the centering then press
.
V Center
Allows you to move the position of the picture vertically (up and down) while PC Wide
Mode is set to Zoom.
To Adjust the V Center
Press V/v to highlight V Center and press
.
Press B/b to correct the centering then press
.
Wide Mode
Normal
Full 1
Select to enlarge the picture to increase (or expand) the display area,
keeping its original aspect ratio.
Full 2
Select to enlarge the picture to increase (or expand) the display area.
~
PC Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing the WIDE button
while in PC mode.
Zoom
Select Auto to automatically detect film-based content and apply a reverse 3-2 pulldown
process. Moving pictures will appear cleaner and more natural looking. The CineMotion
feature can be set separately for each external input. Select Off to disable the detection.
Game Mode
Select On to optimize the enjoyment of fast paced video game capturing every movement.
Game Mode can be set to each external input. Select Off to disable the mode.
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Stereo
Auto SAP
Mono
~
MTS is available only for analog programs.
Speakers
Audio System
Select this option if you wish to use an external audio system for the
TV sound. By selecting this option you are disabling the TV speakers.
Fixed
Select to fix the audio output and allow you to adjust the volume with
your audio systems remote control. (The TVs remote controls
VOLUME and MUTING buttons have no effect on the Audio Out.)
Variable
Select to control the Audio Outs volume and muting with your TVs
remote control.
~
Alternate Audio feature is available only for digital programs. If the program you are watching is also available in
other languages from the audio tracks, and if that language is what you have selected in the Language setting, your
TV will automatically switch to the matching language with the Alternate Audio feature. The Alternate Audio
option may be accessed by pressing the OPTIONS button on the remote control when alternate audio stream is
available from the broadcaster.
Channel Settings
Cable
On
Off
~
You should run Auto Program after changing the Cable setting.
Auto Program
Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels. Channel
scanning will be based on the Cable On/Off setting.
1 Select Auto Program.
2 Select OK to start Auto Program. When Auto Program is completed, the screen
will display the number of channels found.
3 Press RETURN to exit the Auto Program.
~
Running Auto Program will clear Favorites list.
If you run Auto Program again, previously scanned channels will be overwritten with
the newly scanned channels.
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Using TV Features
Audio Out
Easy control
of volume
adjustments
TV Speakers
Add Digital Channels Select to add digital channels. Be sure to have the Cable option selected appropriately for
the signal source.
Show/Hide Channels
Allows you to show or hide channels when you surf with the CH +/ button or in the TV
channel list on the XMB.
1 Press V/v to scroll through the channels until you highlight channel to show or hide.
2 Press to select Shown or Hidden.
To show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1-2.
~
Hidden channels can be accessed by entering the channel number with 0-9 buttons on
the remote control.
Edit Channel Labels
This option allows you to turn On or Off the Closed Captions (CC) feature.
Analog CC
Select this option for the basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options.
CC1, CC2,
CC3, CC4
Text1, Text2,
Text3, Text4
Digital CC
Select this option for both analog (EIA-608) and digital (EIA-708) closed caption options.
Select from CC1-4 and Service 1-6 (advanced digital closed caption options).
Display Options
Customize the Closed Captions (CC) Text display with: Character Size,
Character Style, Character Color, Character Opacity, Edge Type, Edge Color,
Background Color and Background Opacity.
~
Closed Captions (CC) can be turned on and off directly by pressing the CC button on the remote control.
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Password
Use 0-9 button on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. The first time the
password is created, you must re-enter it again to confirm the password. Password Set
message will appear on the screen upon confirmation.
Change Password:
You can change your password by entering the Parental Lock setting with the
previously set password, highlight and select the Change Password then enter the new
password.
~
You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock setting. If you
lose your password, see Lost password on page 48.
Select the country name of U.S.A. or Canada for the appropriate ratings. The rating
system varies between these two countries. See Custom Rating System Chart on page 40.
Rating
Off
Child
Youth
Young Adult
Custom
Using TV Features
Country
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If you are not familiar with the parental guideline rating system, you should select Child, Youth, or Young Adult
to help simplify the rating selection. To set more specific ratings, select Custom.
Digital Rating
(Available only in U.S.A
where advanced ratings
exist)
Off
Custom
Clear All
Allow
Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.
Unrated
(Available only when
Block
Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.
Country is set to U.S.A.)
Block programs or movies ~
that are broadcast without If you block unrated TV programs, be aware that the following types of programs may
a rating
be blocked: programs broadcast from another country, emergency broadcasts, political
programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather.
Channel Block
This option allows you to block channels regardless of program ratings. The password
needs to be set up prior to blocking channels. The blocked channel can only be viewed by
entering the correct password.
To View a Blocked Channel
Press ENT button when tuned to the blocked channel then enter the password.
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TV Rating
Block programs by their
rating, content or both
PG
PG-13
NC-17 and X
Age-Based Ratings
TV-Y
All children
TV-Y7
TV-G
General audience
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
Content-Based Ratings
FV
Fantasy violence
Suggestive dialogue
Strong language
Sexual situations
Violence
~
To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings.
French Rating
U.S.A. Rating
40
All children
C8+
General programming
PG
Parental guidance
14+
18+
Adult programming
General programming
8 ans+
13 ans+
16 ans+
18 ans+
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You can select from the following labels for each input:
, DVD, Cable Box, Satellite, BD, VCR, Receiver, DVR, Game, Camcorder,
PC, Skip.
indicates that no labels are assigned and displayed with the default labeling.
If both inputs are connected, then selecting Video 2 selects the composite input, and
Component 2 selects the component input. If only one component or composite is
connected, the TV will automatically select the connected input by default.
Using TV Features
Video/Component 2
Priority
1
2
3
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You will need to connect the audio cable in addition to connecting the component cables.
HDMI Settings
HDMI inputs of this TV will recognize and communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with HDMI
Control.
HDMI Control
On/Off feature allows your TV to communicate with other equipment that supports
HDMI Control. You must select On to use the features listed below.
Device Auto Power Off Select On to have your connected HDMI Control equipment to power off automatically
when the TV is turned off. Select Off to disable this function.
TV Auto Power On
Select On to control your TVs power on from your connected HDMI Control
equipment. Select Off to disable this function.
Device List
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General Settings
Language
Select the language of your choice from English, Espaol and Franais to be used for
displaying all the on screen settings.
Info Banner
Displays the program name and the program information such as program title and
program rating (if available from the broadcaster) when option is set to On. Select Off for
minimal display information. Selecting Off will not completely disable the banner
display. Info Banner also appears on the screen each time the channel is changed or
DISPLAY button on the remote control is pressed.
~
To see the rating information on the banner, Info Banner setting must be set to On.
Display Position
When selected, the guide markers for the TV Display Position will appear at four
corners of the screen. Adjust Vertical position and/or Horizontal position by pressing
V/v/B/b buttons to evenly position the markers.
Cooling Mode
Select High to use the TV at an altitude of 5,000 feet (1,500 m) or higher. Select Normal
to use the TV at normal altitude.
Lamp Replacement
When the lamp nears the end of its life, a message will appear every time the TV is turned
on. After the lamp is replaced, select this option then follow the steps on screen.
Initial Setup
If you have missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you want to scan all receivable
channels, you can run the Initial Setup. Follow the instructions on the screen. Settings such as picture and
sound adjustments will not be affected by this Initial Setup.
~
Favorites list will be cleared each time you run the Initial Setup.
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Other Information
Replacing the Lamp
The projection lamp, like all lamps, will eventually
lose brightness and functionality, which affects the
overall performance of your TV. How long the
lamp maintains its brightness will vary depending
upon your usage and environmental conditions. To
maintain the quality of your viewing experience,
Sony recommends that you replace the lamp (1)
after approximately 8,000 hours of use; (2) when
the screen becomes dark or the color looks
unusual; (3) when the LAMP LED on the front of
the TV blinks; or (4) when the lamp replacement
message appears on the TV screen.
WARNING
Other Information
~
Do not shake the lamp. Vibration can damage the lamp
or shorten its life.
Avoid touching the front glass of a new lamp or the
glass of the lamp receptacle. This may reduce picture
quality or lamp life.
1
2
1
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~
If the lamp is not securely reattached, the selfdiagnostic function may be triggered and the POWER
LED blinks six times (see page 19).
~
The lamp is very hot immediately after use. Do not
touch the inside of the lamp compartment, the glass
portion of the lamp, or the surrounding parts.
After the used lamp has cooled, place it into the empty
box of the replacement lamp. Never put the used lamp
into a plastic bag.
~
The lamp door is securely closed when a clicking
sound occurs. Make sure it is securely closed by
tugging on the door knob.
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~
Until you set the Lamp Replacement option, a
message announcing that the lamp is at the end of its
life will appear every time you turn on the TV.
Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL-2500
replacement lamp.
Take great care when replacing the lamp or plugging
in/unplugging the connecting cords. Rough handling
may cause the TV to fall, damaging the TV, the TV
stand and the floor.
The used lamp
For customers in the United States:
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Troubleshooting
If you have questions, service needs, or require
technical assistance related to the use of your
Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of
the following numbers:
Condition
http://www.sony.com/tvsupport
1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support
1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Support
Explanation/Solution
No picture
Cannot receive any channels
Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the
TVs memory (see pages 18 and 37).
Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the
TVs memory (see pages 18 and 37).
To receive or select cable channels, make sure that Cable in the Channel
settings is set to On (see page 37). To receive or select UHF channels over an
antenna, make sure Cable is set to Off.
Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV.
Press INPUT on the remote control (see page 24).
Press HOME on the remote control. Select your desired input from the
External Inputs list.
Poor picture
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Picture quality depends on the signal content. See Quick Setup Guide
(supplied) to display the best possible picture for that signal.
Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, or hair-dryers.
If using 300 ohm twin lead, move the excess lead away from the TV or try using
75 ohm coaxial cable instead.
No color/Dark picture/Color
is not correct/The picture is
too bright
Press PICTURE to select the desired Picture Mode (see page 22).
Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (see page 32).
Noisy picture
Make sure that the antenna is connected using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial
cable.
Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.
To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.
Condition
Explanation/Solution
No sound/Noisy sound
Good picture, no sound
Audio noise
Make sure that the antenna is connected using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial
cable.
Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.
To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.
Confirm DVD player, set-top-box audio settings. Select 2 channel LPCM audio.
PC Input
Confirm the PC is connected to the TV with the HDMI IN.
Ensure the output signal from the PC is one of the formats listed on page 15.
Turn the PC off. Confirm the PC connection and restart the PC. Plug and play
will auto-detect the TV and correctly set the correct resolution.
Poor Picture
General
Wide Mode changes
automatically
The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with the 4:3
Default setting when you change the channel or video input, if 4:3 Default in
the Screen settings is set to other than Off. If you want to lock in Wide Mode
selected with WIDE on the remote control, set 4:3 Default to Off in the
Screen settings (see page 35).
Check the Auto Wide option in the Screen settings (see page 35).
You have selected a text option and no text is available (see page 38). To turn off
this feature, set the CC Display option to Off. If you were trying to select
closed captioning, select CC1 instead of Text1-4.
Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16:9
(this is especially common with theatrical releases). Your TV will show these
programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. For more
details, check the documentation that came with your DVD (or contact your
program provider).
Programs in 4:3 aspect ratio will have bands on left and right sides of the
screen.
Certain programs on DVD or This is due to the digital compression of the source content used by certain
other digital sources display a
digital broadcasts and DVDs which may cause your TVs screen to display less
loss of detail, especially
detail than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or dots, pixelations) to appear
during fast-motion or dark
on your screen. These signal compressions are more visible and are dependent
scenes
on the clarity and resolution of the television.
Remote control does not
operate
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Other Information
No Picture / No Signal
Condition
48
Explanation/Solution
Lost password
Select the Password settings on the Parental Lock settings, then enter the
following master password: 4357. The master password clears your previous
password and allows you to enter a new password (see page 39).
Turn on the TV. While holding down V on the remote control, press POWER
on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on again.) Release V.
WARNING: The Reset will clear all of your customized settings including the
Parental Lock setting.
Lamp Replacement
message appears
It is time for you to replace the projection lamp used in your TV.
Turn to page 43 on How to Replace the Lamp and follow the directions on
replacing the lamp.
Use only the lamp designated for your TV model.
After the lamp is replaced, select the Lamp Replacement option in the
General settings.
The lamp door or lamp might not be securely attached. Repeat the steps on page
43 to ensure that they are both installed securely.
If the TV is used at high altitudes and the Cooling Mode is set to High, the
cooling fan runs faster and its sound becomes louder. If the TV is not used at
high altitudes, set Cooling Mode to Normal (see page 42).
High Temperature
Warning! message appears
Make sure to remove dust from the ventilation slots on the rear and both sides of
the TV. In addition, make sure that there are no obstacles in front of the
ventilation slots. If the message still appears after the dust or obstacles are
removed, the TV may need servicing. Call your local Sony Service Center.
Turn off the TV for a while or let the TV run on another channel. Unlike plasma
TV and CRT TV, image retention on this TV is not permanent. It is only a
temporary condition (see page 9).
If screen is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ambient light, part of the screen
may appear white even when TV is powered off. This is due to the strong light
reflecting off the TV screen and reflections coming from behind the screen.
This is a structural property of the projection TV and is not a defect.
Position your TV away from such light sources.
Specifications
Models
KDF-46E3000
KDF-50E3000
System
LCD Panel
Projection system
Projection Lens
Lamp
Television system
Channel coverage
Panel system
Speaker output
12 W + 12 W
Input/Output jacks
75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
VIDEO IN 1/2/3
S VIDEO (4-pin mini DIN) (VIDEO 1 only): Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative /
C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms
VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO: 500 mVrms (100% modulation)/ Impedance: 47 kilohms
COMPONENT IN 1/2/3
YPBPR (Component Video): Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative / PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms /
PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms / Signal format: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
AUDIO: 500 mVrms (typical)/ Impedance: 47 kilohms
HDMI IN 1/2
HDMI: Video: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, PC timing / Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz,
16, 20 and 24bits
AUDIO (HDMI IN 2 only): 500 mVrms (100% modulation)/ Impedance: 47 kilohms
AUDIO OUT
500 mVrms (100% modulation)/ Up to 2 Vrms at the maximum volume setting (varies with input level)
DIGITAL AUDIO
OPTICAL OUT
120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption
in use
in standby
200 W
Less than 0.8 W
46
50
65 130 mm
(2 9/16 5 1/8 inches)
Dimensions (W/H/D)
Mass
27 kg
(59 lb. 9 oz.)
30 kg
(66 1b. 3 oz.)
Supplied accessories
Remote control RM-YD016 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) /
Warranty Card (1) / Online Registration Card (U.S.A. and Canada only) (1)
Optional accessories
Connecting cables / Lamp: XL-2500 Ultra High Pressure Lamp / TV Stand: SU-RG13M for both models
(KDF-46/50E3000)
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Optional accessories availability depends on its stock.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Other Information
Antenna
Index
0-9 buttons 20
4:3 Default 35
Balance 34
Bass 34
BD/DVD TOP MENU/ MENU buttons
22
BD/DVD/STB Operating buttons 22
Brightness 33
Cable 37
CC button 21
CC Display 38
CH+/ button 24
Channel Block 39
CHANNEL+/ button 19
CineMotion 36
Color 33
Color Temperature 33
COMPONENT IN jack (1080i/720p/
480p/480i), described 11, 12
Contact Sony 32
Cooling Mode 42
Country 39
Current Time 32
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JUMP button 22
Clock/Timers 32
Closed Captions (CC) 38
External Inputs 41
General 42
HDMI Settings 41
Initial Setup 42
Parental Lock 38
Picture 32
Product Support 32
Screen 35
Sound 34
Video Options 36
Sharpness 33
Show/Hide Channels 38
Signal Diagnostics 32
SLEEP button 20
Sleep Timer 32
Sound Booster 35
Sound button 21
Sound Mode 34
Speaker 19
Speakers 37
Steady Sound 35
Surround 35
F1/F2 buttons 24
FAVORITES button 21
FREEZE button 21
French Rating 40
FUNCTION buttons 20
Game Mode 36
H Center 36
HDMI Control 41
HDMI IN jack, described 11
HOME button 19, 24
Hue 33
Info Banner 42
Infrared Receiver (IR) 19
INPUT button 19, 24
Label Inputs 41
LAMP LED 19
Lamp Replacement 42
Lamp, replacing 4345
Language 42
Movie Rating 40
MTS 37
MUTING button 22
Noise Reduction 33
OPTIONS button 24
Password 39
Picture 33
PICTURE button 22
Picture Mode 32
POWER button 19, 22
POWER LED 19
Rating 39
Remote control
programming 25, 26
Reset 32, 34, 48
RETURN button 21
THEATER button 22
Timer 32
TIMER LED 19
Treble 34
Troubleshooting 4648
TV Auto Power On 41
TV POWER button 22
TV Rating 40
U.S.A. Rating 40
Unrated 39
Using with remote control
5.1ch DVD AV System 28
AV Receiver 29
Blu-ray Disc Player 28
Cable Box 27
DVD Player or DVD Changer 27
DVD/VCR Combo Unit 28
DVR 29
HDD/DVD Combo Unit 28
Satellite Receiver 27
VCR 27
V Center 36
Vertical Size 36
VHF/UHF/CABLE input, described 11
VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks, described
11, 12
Video/Component 2 Priority 41
VOL+/ button 22
Volume Offset 35
VOLUME+/ button 19
WIDE button 23
Wide Mode 35, 36
Have questions on the use of your television after reading your Operating Instruction manual
and Quick Setup Guide
Experience difficulty operating your television
Canada
1-877-899-SONY (7669)
Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase.
Printed in U.S.A.