3-210-793-11(1) LCD Projection TV Operating Instructions KDF-46E3000 KDF-50E3000 © 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™ The Four Steps to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup ............................6 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio.......................6 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) .........7 Getting Started 1. Installing the TV...............................................8 Carrying Your TV............................................8 When Installing Your TV against a Wall .........
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 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 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. 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. Viewing distance min. 5.9 ft. (approx. 1.8 m) min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m) Horizontal Viewing Area 50 inc 46 hes m inc hes in. 6. min 6 ft. . 5.9 (app ro ft. ( app x. 2.0 rox m . 1.
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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.
Item PB 1 PR R-AUDIO-L (Mono) VIDEO VIDEO/COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) Y 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 41.) ~ • When connecting to component video (YPBPR), be sure to make the additional connection for the audio signal.
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 Rear of TV 1 CATV/Satellite antenna cable 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 R DMex VHF/UHF CABLE 1 AUDIO-L (white) L 2 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 connec
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 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 (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 1 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 DMex 1 PB PR COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 3 R-AUDIO-L (Mono) VIDEO 1 VIDEO/COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) Y Digital audio equipment (A/V Receiver/Home Theater) L 2 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 re
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. Getting Started To connect HDMI Control equipment Use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo for connection. See pages 13 to 16 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 CHANNEL 6 1 TIMER LAMP 1 POWER Getting Started 7 VOLUME 8 2 3 4 5 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 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 32.
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 Description 6 FREEZE Press once to display the frozen image of the current program in the left window. The window on the right will display the current program in progress. Press again to return to the program. 6 7 8 9 0 qa Current program ~ 7 CC • With the Freeze feature active, some features are unavailable. • While the Freeze feature is active, pressing HOME will deactivate the Freeze and display the XMB™. Press to turn on and off the Closed Captions (CC).
Button Description qs BD/DVD/ STB Operating Buttons When FUNCTION is switched on BD (Blu-ray Disc), DVD or STB, these buttons operate the video equipment you have programmed into the remote control. For details, see “Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control” on page 27. . PREV: Press to replay the current program from the previous Chapter Mark (if any) or from the beginning of the live TV cache. REPLAY: Press to replay the current program for a set period of time.
Button Description ws 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 35). When selecting Wide Mode for images from external equipment, see page 35.
Button Description wd INPUT Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs. ~ • See page 41 on setting up the External Inputs labels, including the Skip feature. wf V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to move the on screen cursor. Press select/confirm an item. wg OPTIONS Press to display a list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts. The OPTIONS menu items vary based on input and content.
Programming the Remote Control 2 4 Press while the FUNCTION button is lit. If programmed correctly the selected FUNCTION button blinks twice. If not it blinks five times. To Confirm the Programming If you can turn on and off the equipment by pressing the green button, then the programming is complete. If not, try the next code listed. POWER ~ 2 4 Operating Sony Brand Video Equipment • In some cases, you may not be able to program your remote control.
Manufacturer’s 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 DVD/VCR Combo Units Manufacturer Sony Broksonic JVC Panasonic Samsung Toshiba Zenith Code 767 776 775 777 774 773 768 HDD/DVD Combo Units Manufacturer Sony Code 770, 771, 772 DVD Changers Manufacturer Sony Panasonic Code 765 766
Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control VCR* Make sure that the equipment is programmed on the remote control (page 25). Press INPUT repeatedly until you find your connected equipment. Remote control tips are provided below. Activate the remote control to operate STB (FUNCTION) the VCR ~ Cable Box To Do This ... Press ... Press ...
Blu-ray Disc Player (BD) To Do This ... DVD/VCR Combo Unit Press ... Activate the remote control to operate BD (FUNCTION) the Blu-ray Disc Player To Do This ... Press ...
AV Receiver* To Do This ... Press ... Activate the remote control to operate STB (FUNCTION) the AV Receiver Turn on/off POWER Master volume VOL +/–, MUTING Select other input connected to AV receiver F1 Getting Started DVR* To Do This ... Press ...
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 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 Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to select a Media Category icon. 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 DRC Palette then press . The DRC Palette appears. 1 DRC Palette Video 1 Reality 25 Clarity 1 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 .
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 . ~ • You can select from the following labels for each input: –, DVD, Cable Box, Satellite, BD, VCR, Receiver, DVR, Game, Camcorder, PC, Skip.
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 19). 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 42). 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 22). • Set Speakers to TV Speakers in the Audio Options settings (see page 37). 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 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). 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 Models KDF-46E3000 KDF-50E3000 System LCD Panel 0.74 inch TFT LCD panel (1920 × 1080 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 20 4:3 Default 35 A Add Digital Channels 38 Advanced Iris 33 Advanced Settings 34 Analog CC 38 Audio Out 37 AUDIO OUT jack, described 11 Auto Program 18, 37 Auto Wide 35 B Balance 34 Bass 34 BD/DVD TOP MENU/ MENU buttons 22 BD/DVD/STB Operating buttons 22 Brightness 33 C 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 Cooli
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.
