3-100-639-12(1) LCD Projection TV Operating Instructions KDF-37H1000 © 2007 Sony Corporation
Owner’s 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.
Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................4 Welcome to the World of BRAVIA™ Using TV Features Adjust TV Settings.......................................26 The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup ....................6 Watching TV .................................................26 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio.......................6 Access the equipment connected to your TV .........................................................
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. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
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.
Welcome to the World of BRAVIA™ Thank you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. The quality of the image you see on your BRAVIA TV is only as good as the quality of the signal it receives. To experience the stunning detail of your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming.
TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. The XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. Press the HOME button on your remote control to access the XMB™.
Getting Started 1. Installing the TV Carrying Your TV Keep your TV at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall to provide proper ventilation. Blocking the ventilation opening of the cooling fan may damage the TV. Getting Started 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. When Installing Your TV against a Wall 12 inches (approx.
Recommended Viewing Area Screen Your viewing position may affect the picture quality. For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below. To minimize reflection, the screen surface has a special coating. Model Viewing distance KDF-37H1000 min. 5.9 ft. (approx. 1.8 m) Horizontal Viewing Area Min . 5X.9 X ft. ( app rox . 1X.8 Xm ) 65˚ ˚ 65 65 65.˚ Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage the screen surface. Special care is required.
2. Locating Inputs and Outputs Item 1 R-AUDIO-L (M ONO) VIDEO PR PB Y Getting Started VIDEO/COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 2 Left side 2 Description 1 COMPONENT IN 2 Connects to your equipment’s 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 37.
Rear 1 COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 3 (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 1 3 Y 1 2 S VIDEO PB DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT VIDEO 9 PR L (MONO) AUDIO R 8 L AUDIO OUT R (VAR/FIX) AUDIO R DMex VHF/UHF 1 2 3 CABLE SERVICE 4 12 5 6 7 L
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 RF input that connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna.
3. Connecting the TV HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in your area) along with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC).
Shown with DVI Connection CATV/Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV 1 COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 3 (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 1 3 AUDIO-R (red) Y S VIDEO HD cable box/HD satellite box PB DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT VIDEO PR L (MONO) AUDIO R L AUDIO OUT R (VAR/FIX) AUDIO DMex VHF/UHF CABLE 1 AUDIO-L (white) L 2 Getting Started R 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 adapte
PC Use the TV as a monitor for your PC. 1 COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 3 (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 1 3 Y S VIDEO Audio-R PB DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT VIDEO PR L (MONO) AUDIO R L AUDIO OUT R (VAR/FIX) AUDIO Audio-L R DMex VHF/UHF To audio output jack CABLE 1 L 2 Audio cable SERVICE DVI-to-HDMI cable PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below.
Other Equipment 3 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 1 Y PB PR (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 1 R-AUDIO-L (M ONO) VIDEO COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 3 Getting Started 1 VIDEO/COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 2 Digital audio equipment (A/V Receiver/Home Theater) L 2 or SERVICE VHF/UHF/ CABLE VCR Game system Digital Analog audio Blu-ray Disc DVD recorder equipment Player/“PS3” player (A/V Receiver/ Home Theater) D
Using HDMI Control for BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ This TV is equipped with BRAVIA Theatre Sync. The HDMI Control function enables BRAVIA Theatre Sync to allow communication between Sony TV’s and Sony equipment. Only Sony equipment with HDMI Control capability is supported. To connect HDMI Control equipment Use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo for connection. See pages 14 to 17 or see the HDMI connection shown in the Quick Setup Guide provided with the TV documentation.
4. Setting Up the Channel List – Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV for the first time. Initial Setup 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.
TV Control and Indicators Side Panel and Indicators POWER 6 CHANNEL 7 VOLUME 8 INPUT 9 1 1 TIMER LAMP POWER 2 3 4 TIMER LAMP POWER 5 HOME Buttons located at the right side of the TV will operate the same as these buttons on the remote control.
Description 1 Speaker Outputs the audio signal. 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 28. 3 LAMP LED The projection lamp has burned out. Replace it with new one (see page 39). 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 Receives IR signals from the remote control.
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. Push to open ~ • 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.
Button Description 5 PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema. The picture modes can also be accessed in the Picture settings. For details, see Picture settings on page 28. 6 FAVORITES Press once to display the stored favorite channel list. You can store up to 30 channels in your Favorites list.
qg Button Description qg WIDE Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see page 31). When selecting Wide Mode for images from external equipment, see page 31.
Button Description qh INPUT Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs. ~ • See page 37 on setting up the External Inputs labels, including the Skip feature. qh qj V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to move the on screen cursor. Press select/confirm an item. qk OPTIONS Press to display a list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts. The OPTIONS menu items vary based on input and content.
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. HOME Product Support Clock/Timers The XMB™ displays the Media Category icons (horizontally) and available features (vertically) within the highlighted icon. Settings Sound Screen The XMB™ is shown here with Settings highlighted. Video Options TV Media Category Icons Adjust TV Settings Settings Customize the TV settings with various options.
Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ 1 HOME 2 Press HOME to display the XMB™. Press B/b to select a Media Category icon. Settings 3 Available channels are listed under the TV icon. Select inputs from Video1 Video/Component 2 Video 3 Component 1, 3 HDMI 1, 2 under the External Inputs icon. Using TV Features Available TV settings and features are listed under the Settings icon. Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.
TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Sony contact information is available from this screen for your convenience. Your TV’s specific information such as Model Name, Serial Number, Software Version and downloadable ratings if available from the TV are displayed here. Signal Diagnostics Press to display the diagnostics information for the current signal. Clock/Timers Settings Current Time Sets the current time (day, hour, minutes, and AM/PM).
Advanced Iris By selecting the iris option, you can obtain the best brightness and contrast suited for your TV viewing. Auto 1, 2 Automatically detects the brightness of the screen. These options are best suited for programs such as movies that often change between bright scenes and low light setting scenes. Auto 1:Recommended option for viewing programs that have larger variation in brightness from scene to scene.
DRC Palette Allows you to customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity). Press the arrow buttons to highlight Custom then press . The DRC Palette appears. 1 DRC Palette Press to exit Reality (25) Clarity (1) 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 .
Surround S-FORCE Front Provides a virtual surround sound experience made possible using just Surround two front speakers. Off Sound Booster Select for normal stereo or mono reception. 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.
Display Area Screen Position Normal Displays the picture in its original size. -1/-2 Enlarges the picture to hide the edge of the picture. 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.
Audio Options Settings MTS Enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programs Stereo For stereo reception when viewing a TV program broadcast in stereo. Auto SAP Automatically switches the TV to second studio programs when a SAP signal is received. If no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in Stereo mode. Mono For mono reception. Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts. ~ • MTS is available only for analog programs. Speakers Select to use the TV speakers for audio.
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.
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.
Custom Rating System Chart For Country selection of U.S.A.
External Inputs Settings Label Inputs To assign your own label or Skip: 1 Press V/v to highlight the video input (Video 1, Video/Component 2, Video 3, Component 1, Component 3, HDMI 1, HDMI 2), then press to select the desired input. 2 Press V/v to highlight the display label you want to assign, then press . ~ Video/Component 2 Priority Using TV Features • You can select from the following labels for each input.
General Settings Language Select the language of your choice from English, Español and Français to be used for displaying all the on screen settings. Info Banner Displays the program name and the program information such as program title and program rating (if available from the broadcaster) when option is set to On. Select Off for minimal display information. Selecting Off will not completely disable the banner display.
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.
5 Remove the lamp door. Holding the door knob, press the door lever toward the door knob in the direction the arrow is pointing. Then, pull the lamp door out of the TV towards you. ~ • If the lamp is not securely reattached, the selfdiagnostic function may be triggered and the POWER LED blinks six times (see page 21). 8 Reattach the lamp door. Be sure that the word “TOP” imprinted on the lamp door is on top while placing the door lamp into the compartment. 6 Pull the lamp out of the TV.
9 Put the outside lamp cover back in its place. Insert the two small tabs from the left side of the outside lamp cover into the slots of the TV. Push in the two larger tabs of the outside lamp cover on the right side into the TV. The outside lamp cover is securely closed after two clicking sounds are made. 10 Plug in the power cord. Turn on the TV and set the Lamp Replacement option in the General settings (see page 38). This setting is necessary to inform you when the next lamp replacement is needed.
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 • Make sure the power cord is connected securely. • Turn on the power of the TV. • Check antenna/cable connections.
Condition Explanation/Solution No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no sound • Check the volume control. • Press MUTING or VOL + so that “Muting” disappears from the screen (see page 23). • Set Speakers to TV Speakers in the Audio Options settings (see page 33). If it is set to Audio System, sound is not output from the TV’s speakers regardless of the TV’s volume control. • Make sure that the audio is connected.
Condition 44 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 35). How to reset the TV to factory settings • 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.
Specifications Model KDF-37H1000 System LCD Panel 0.73 inch TFT LCD panel (1,280 × 720 pixels) All the video inputs are converted to fit this panel resolution. Projection system 3 LCD Panels, 1 lens projection system Projection Lens High Performance, large diameter hybrid lens F2.
Index 0-9 buttons 23 4:3 Default 31 A Add Digital Channels 34 Advanced Iris 29 Advanced Settings 30 Analog CC 34 Audio Out 33 AUDIO OUT jack, described 13 Auto Program 19, 33 Auto Wide 31 B Balance 30 Bass 30 Brightness 29 C Cable 33 CC button 25 CC Display 34 CH+/– button 25 Channel Block 35 CHANNEL+/– button 21 CineMotion 32 Color 29 Color Temperature 29 COMPONENT IN jack (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i), described 11, 13 Contact Sony 28 Cooling Mode 38 Country 35 Current Time 28 D Device Auto Power Off 37 Dev
For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you: z z Have questions on the use of your television after reading your Operating Instruction manual and Quick Setup Guide Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or to speak with a support representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669) Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase.
