2-597-544-14(1) ™ LCD Projection TV HD-TV Operating Instructions ™ http://www.sony.net/ KDF-E42A10 KDF-E50A10 Printed in U.S.A. © 2005 Sony Corporation 2597544141cover_r1.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US02Cov2.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located 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 product. Model No. Serial No.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US02WAR.fm WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US02WAR.fm masterpage:3 columns Right SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. SU-RG11S (KDF-E42A10) SU-RG11M (KDF-E50A10) SONY THEATRE STAND SYSTEM MODEL NO. RHT-G2000 To Customers Sufficient expertise is required for installing the specified product. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US02WAR.fm masterpage:3 columns Right 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. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US02WAR.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Antenna Grounding According to the NEC For Safety Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna Grounding.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US02TOC.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Contents Introducing the TV Welcome ................................................................9 Package Contents............................................9 Features...........................................................9 Enjoying Your TV................................................11 Notes on the TV .............................................11 Screen...................
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US02TOC.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Accessing the Screen Settings .........................69 Selecting Screen Options ..............................69 Selecting PC Screen Options ........................71 Accessing the Channel Settings .......................72 Selecting Channel Options ............................72 Accessing the Parental Lock Settings..............74 Selecting Parental Lock Options....................
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US03WEL.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Introducing the TV Thank you for purchasing this Sony’s HD LCD projection TV. This manual is for models KDF-E42A10 and KDF-E50A10. Package Contents Along with your new TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA (R6) batteries. See page 95 for the complete list of packaging contents.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US03WEL.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Introducing the TV ❑ CableCARD slot. After the service is activated with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a separate set-top box. (Check with your cable TV company about CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability. For more information about the CableCARD device in this manual, see page 30.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US03WEL.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Introducing the TV Enjoying Your TV To enjoy your TV for years to come and maintain its original picture quality, you should perform periodic maintenance. To enjoy clear picture ❑ Prevent sunlight or other light sources from shining directly onto the screen. ❑ The screen surface is easily scratched.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US03WEL.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Introducing the TV Indicators Screen PUSH OPEN TIMER LAMP POWER/STANDBY POWER Indicators The indicators show the current status of your TV. If there is a change in the condition or a problem with the TV, the indicators will flash or light up in the manner described below to let you know that it requires your attention. Indicator Flashing because...
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US03WEL.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Introducing the TV 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. Introducing the TV Do not grasp the pedestal or the front panel of the TV.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US03WEL.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Introducing the TV Preventing the TV from Toppling Over As a protective measure, secure the TV as follows. Using the TV stand with support belts ❑ Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU-RG11S (for KDF- E42A10)/SU-RG11M (for KDF-E50A10) with a support belt designed for your TV.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US03WEL.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Introducing the TV TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel To open the panel TV/VIDEO PUSH OPEN VOLUME LAMP POWER/STANDBY POWER 0 CANNEL To open the front panel of your TV, push up the panel door just under the "PUSH OPEN" mark.
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D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US03WEL.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Introducing the TV Jack Description 5 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the composite video (6). 6 VIDEO IN 1/3 VIDEO/ L-AUDIO-R Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your VCR or other video component.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US04INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Connecting the TV Overview To display clear crisp pictures, you must connect your TV correctly and choose the correct display format (see “Using the WIDE Button” on page 53). It is strongly recommended to connect the antenna using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality signal.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US04INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Connecting the TV About Using S VIDEO If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (shown at left), you can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality (compared to an A/V cable). Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal, you also need to connect audio cables for sound, as shown below.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US04INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Connecting the TV Basic Connections The way in which you connect your TV will vary, depending on how your home receives a signal (antenna and satellite; cable and cable box) and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US04INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF For best results, use this connection if you: ❑ ❑ Have a cable and/or an antenna. (This is convenient if you are using a separate rooftop antenna to receive additional channels that are not provided by your cable TV company.) Do not have a cable box or VCR. (If you have a cable box, see pages 23 and 24.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US04INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Connecting the TV Cable Box and Antenna Before connecting a cable box, see “Using CableCARD Device” on page 30. For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. ❑ You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 34 and 35.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US04INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Connecting the TV Cable Box Before connecting a cable box, see “Using CableCARD Device” on page 30. For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles all channels, which requires you to use a cable box. ❑ You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 34 and 35.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US04INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Connecting the TV Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Use A/V and S VIDEO cables to connect the satellite receiver’s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US04INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Connecting the TV Digital Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the RF coaxial cable from the CATV or satellite dish to the input of the digital cable box or digital satellite receiver.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US04INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Connecting the TV Equipment with HDMI Connection Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using an HDMI cable, connect the equipment’s HDMI OUT jack to the TV’s HDMI IN jack. Connecting the TV z The HDMI jack provides both video and audio signals, so it is not necessary to connect an audio cable.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US04INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Connecting the TV Equipment with DVI Connection Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. If you are connecting with DVI-HDTV output, you can connect to the TV’s HDMI IN jack by using an HDMI-to-DVI cable or an adapter (both not supplied). Rear of TV AUDIO Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, etc.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US04INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Connecting the TV Equipment with Digital Audio (Optical) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. You can use the TV's DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT jack to connect a digital audio device that is PCM/Dolby Digital compatible, such as an audio amplifier.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US04INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Connecting the TV Using CableCARD Device The CableCARD device provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted cable channels — without the need for a set-top box — that will enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US04INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Connecting the TV z You can also access information about your CableCARD device in the Applications settings (see page 84). After 1-2 minutes, the CableCARD device setup screen is automatically displayed. This screen includes information your cable TV company will request before they can activate your service. 4 Follow the displayed instructions: Phone your cable TV company.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US04INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Connecting the TV Setting Up the Channel List After you finish connecting the TV, you can run the Initial Setup to create a list of available analog and digital channels. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV for the first time after hooking it up.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US04INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Connecting the TV Connecting Optional Equipment You can connect a variety of optional equipment to your TV. This section provides some of the individual connections you can make. For multiple connections, please refer to the Quick Setup Guide.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US04INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Connecting the TV VCR and Cable Use this hookup if: ❑ You have cable TV that does not require a cable box. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 2 Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter. 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter's other output jack to the VCR’s input jack.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US04INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Connecting the TV VCR and Cable Box Before connecting a cable box, see “Using CableCARD Device” on page 30. Use this hookup if: ❑ Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of them (pay channels vs. regular cable channels) and you need to use a cable box.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US04INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Connecting the TV Rear of TV CABLE VHF/UHF Y S VIDEO PB/CB VIDEO PR/CR L L (MONO) AUDIO AUDIO R R 1 3 4 VIDEO IN Coaxial cable CATV cable VIDEO AUDIO-L AUDIO-R S VIDEO cable 5 HD / DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) VIDEO AUDIO-L AUDIO-R VCR 6 Splitter Coaxial cable A/V cable Cable box A/V cable Coaxial cable Cables are often color-coded to connectors.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US04INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Connecting the TV Two VCRs for Tape Editing Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 20. If you connect two VCRs, you can record from one VCR to the other while using your TV to monitor what is being recorded. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Use an A/V cable to connect the playback VCR’s A/V output jacks to the recording VCR’s A/V input jacks.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US04INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Connecting the TV DVD Player with Component Video Connectors Use this hookup if: ❑ Your DVD player has component (YPBPR) jacks. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 ✍ 2 Use a component video cable to connect the DVD player’s YPBPR jacks to the TV’s Y PB/CB PR/CR jacks. Use the HD/DVD IN 4 or 5 input.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US04INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Connecting the TV DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Use this hookup if: ❑ Your DVD player does not have component (YPBPR) jacks. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Use an A/V cable to connect the DVD player’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks. 2 Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player’s S VIDEO jack to the TV’s S VIDEO jack.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US04INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Connecting the TV Personal Computer z When connecting to an Apple Macintosh computer, use the HD15-HD15 cable to connect PC IN of the TV to video output connector of the computer. For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to use an adapter (not supplied). If this is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15HD15 cable.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US04INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Connecting the TV Camcorder or Video Game Equipment You can connect a camcorder or video game equipment to your TV. For easy connection, use VIDEO IN 2 on the left side of the TV. To use the S VIDEO jack instead of the VIDEO jack (yellow), use VIDEO IN 1 on the rear panel of the TV.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US04INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Connecting the TV Audio Receiver For improved sound quality, you may want to play the TV’s audio through your stereo system (see page 67). Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using an audio cable, connect the TV’s AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) jacks to the audio receiver’s audio LINE IN jacks.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US05REM.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Watching the TV Overview The table on the next page describes the buttons on the remote control.
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D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US05REM.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Watching the TV Button qd VISUAL SEARCH qf VOL +/– qg DVD/VCR Record Buttons qh TOP MENU qj MENU ql TV POWER w; MTS/SAP wa FREEZE ws TV/SAT/SUR wd WIDE wf DISPLAY wg V/v/B/b wh TOOLS wj WEGA GATE wk CH +/– To be used only with your connected external equipment with visual search function. (Non-operable button for TV) Press to adjust the volume. z REC: Press to record.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US05REM.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Watching the TV Button wl F1 e; F2 Description Press to select the function of connected components. For details, see “Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control” on page 49. Press to select the function of connected components. For details, see “Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control” on page 49.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US05REM.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Watching the TV Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment.
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D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US05REM.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Watching the TV Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control To operate other equipment connected to your TV, first turn to page 48 and program the necessary code. For operating video equipment, press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until you see the video input on the screen for your connected equipment. Remote control tips are provided below.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US05REM.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Watching the TV Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US05REM.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Watching the TV Special Buttons on the Remote Control This TV comes with convenient features that can be accessed directly by pressing their buttons on your remote control. Using the GUIDE Button This TV is equipped to show program information if it is available from the station. The Program Guide lets you review program information, and select both analog and digital channels.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US05REM.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Watching the TV Using the Program Guide The Program Guide allows you to select the channels from a drop down list. The Guide also provides information about the current program being shown on each channel. C23.1 FAM Make Way for Ducks! Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley, two wayward ducks on a unique mission.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US05REM.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Watching the TV Using the WIDE Button Wide screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several wide screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio).
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US05REM.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Watching the TV Using the JUMP Button The JUMP button allows you to jump back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that was selected. JUMP Previous channel Using the FREEZE Button The FREEZE button allows you to temporarily capture a program’s picture. You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US06USI.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Introducing WEGA GATE Overview of WEGA GATE WEGA GATE provides one button access for controlling your TV. It enables you to perform a variety of tasks intuitively with a control panel on the screen rather than a variety of remote control button presses.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US06USI.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Introducing WEGA GATE The WEGA GATE screen gives you access to the following items: Icon Description The Favorites feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify. For details, see page 57. Favorites C The Cable feature takes you to the most recently viewed channel on the cable input.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US06USI.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Introducing WEGA GATE Navigating and Selecting Items Use your remote control to navigate through WEGA GATE and the settings. To Do This ... Press ... Display WEGA GATE control panel Display Settings Press WEGA GATE. Press WEGA GATE and select Settings. Move through Settings Select an option to change Press V v B b. Press .
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US06USI.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Introducing WEGA GATE C Using Cable in WEGA GATE The Cable feature takes you to the most recently viewed channel on the cable input. When tuned to the channel, the Program Banner and Channel number will be displayed. Select Cable from the WEGA GATE control panel and press . C39.2 KNSD-WX Regularly Scheduled Programming No program information is available.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US06USI.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Introducing WEGA GATE Using External Inputs in WEGA GATE The External Inputs feature lets you view from a selected external input connected to your TV. You can assign a label or skip over unused inputs by selecting Edit Video Labels. Input label assignment can also be done by going to Setup settings and select Label Video Inputs (see page 79).
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US07MEN.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Settings Overview The Settings give you access to the following features: (Depending on the signal tuned, you may see a different Setting options on your screen. Settings displayed here are with the 720p signal.) Allows you to set/change Picture Mode (page 63) Reset (page 63) Iris (page 63) Picture (page 63) Brightness (page 63) Color (page 63) Hue (page 63) Color Temp.
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D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US07MEN.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Settings Accessing the Video Settings 1. Press WEGA GATE....... WEGA GATE Antenna Video Custom settings Picture Mode 2. Select Settings.............. Vivid Reset 3. Highlight...................... Vivid Standard Iris Max Picture Max Brightness 50 Color 65 Hue 0 Color Temp. Cool Sharpness 50 Custom 4. Press to select...............
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US07MEN.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Settings Option Color Temp. White intensity adjustment Description Choose from four color temperatures: Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint. Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint. Warm 1, 2 When selected Custom in Picture Mode, select to give the white colors a red tint. Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US07MEN.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Settings Option Advanced Video Available in “Custom Picture Mode” Selecting PC Video Options Description Select Program to choose among the options: Program Black Corrector (High/Medium/Low/Off), Advanced Iris (High/Medium/Low/Off), Gamma (Max/High/Medium/Low/Off ), Clear White (High/Low/Off), Live Color (High/Medium/Low/Off ).
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US07MEN.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Settings Accessing the Audio Settings 1. Press WEGA GATE........ WEGA GATE Antenna Audio Custom settings Sound Mode Custom Reset 2. Select Settings............... Treble Bass 0 Balance 0 Steady Sound 3. Highlight........................ Dynamic Standard 0 Custom Off Volume Offset 0 Effect Off BBE Off 4. Press to select................
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US07MEN.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Settings Option Description MTS Stereo Enjoy stereo, bilingual and Auto SAP mono programs Mono ✍ Speaker Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo. Select to automatically switch to second audio programs when a signal is received. (If no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in Stereo mode.) Select for mono reception.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US07MEN.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Settings Selecting PC Audio Options To display the PC screen: Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly on the remote control until VIDEO 7 (PC) appears.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US07MEN.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Settings Accessing the Screen Settings 1. Press WEGA GATE........ WEGA GATE Antenna Screen Automatic sizing for 4:3 pictures 2. Select Settings............... 3. Highlight....................... Wide Mode Wide Zoom Game Picture 0 Wide Zoom 4:3 Default Off Display Area Normal Vertical Center 0 Full Vertical Size 0 Zoom Normal Off 4. Press to select.......
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US07MEN.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Settings z 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. To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default to Off.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US07MEN.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Settings Selecting PC Screen Options To display the PC screen: Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly on the remote control until VIDEO 7 (PC) appears. z When there is no signal input, all settings are not available.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US07MEN.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Settings Accessing the Channel Settings 1. Press WEGA GATE........ WEGA GATE Antenna Channel Program favorite channels Favorite Channels Program Digital Channels 2. Select Settings............... Auto Program Show/Hide Channels Label Channels 3. Highlight....................... 4. Press to select................
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US07MEN.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Settings Option ✍ ✍ Description If you select to hide or show a major digital channel, all the subchannels are automatically hidden or shown. To show or hide an individual sub-channel within a digital channel, you must individually select that sub-channel to show or hide.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US07MEN.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Settings Accessing the Parental Lock Settings 1. Press WEGA GATE........ WEGA GATE Antenna Parental Lock Press to change settings Rating 2. Select Settings.............. Off Off Digital Rating Off Child Unrated Allow Change Password Select Country Youth Y. Adult U. S. A. Custom 3. Highlight....................... 4. Press to select................
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US07MEN.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Settings Option z If you select Block, be aware that the following programs may be blocked: news, sports, weather, emergency broadcasts, political programs, public service Unrated announcements, and (available only in religious programs. U.S.A.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US07MEN.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Settings Selecting Custom Rating Options US custom rating options If you selected U.S.A. as the country of residence on page 75, the Custom Rating setting includes the following options. (If you selected Canada, see z To ensure maximum blocking capability, the age-based ratings should be used. page 77.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US07MEN.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Settings Canadian custom rating options If you selected Canada as the country of residence on page 75, the Custom Rating setting includes the following options. (If you selected U.S.A., see page 76.) Description English Rating C All children. C8+ Children 8 years and older. G General programming. PG Parental guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and older.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US07MEN.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Settings Accessing the Setup Settings 1. Press WEGA GATE........ WEGA GATE Antenna Setup Select Caption Vision options 2. Select Settings.............. Caption Vision Off On Info Banner On Off Game Mode Off Program Label Video Inputs Language English Video 2(Component) Off 3. Highlight.......................
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US07MEN.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Settings Option Description Label Video Inputs Allows you to label the audio/video equipment you have connected to the TV so you can identify them when using TV/VIDEO. When in this setting: 1 Press V or v to highlight an input to label, then press to select it. 2 Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the labels.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US07MEN.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Settings Programming Caption Vision Option Description High Altitude Select On to use the TV at an altitude of 5,000 feet (1,500 m) or higher. Select Off to use the TV at normal altitude. CineMotion Select Auto to optimize the screen display automatically detecting film content and applying a reverse 3-2 pulldown process.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US07MEN.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Settings Selecting PC Setup Options To display the PC screen: Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly on the remote control until VIDEO 7 (PC) appears. Video 7 PC Setup Press WEGA GATE to exit Power Management Off Language ✍ English Menu Color Gray Image Shift Auto High Altitude Off You can change the settings for the PC input while the TV is displaying the PC screen.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US07MEN.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Settings PC Input Signal Compatibility Chart Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA** WXGA** x Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) VESA standard Horizontal (Dot) 640 x Vertical (Line) 480 31.5 60 –* 640 640 x x 480 480 37.5 43.3 75 85 ✔ ✔ 720 800 x x 400 600 31.5 35.2 70 56 –* ✔ 800 800 x x 600 600 37.9 46.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US07MEN.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Settings Accessing the Applications Settings 1. Press WEGA GATE........ WEGA GATE Antenna Applications Change current time and timer settings Clock/Timers 2. Select Settings.............. Program Diagnostics CableCARD 3. Highlight....................... 4. Press to select................
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US07MEN.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Settings Option Description 2 Press V or v to highlight one of the following options, then . press Program Off Select to set the Timer by day, time, duration, and channel. Select to turn off the Timer. (Your previous settings are saved.) 3 If you selected Program in step 2, press V and v to set the day(s), hour, minute, AM/PM, duration, and channel number.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US08OTH.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Contacting Sony Replacing the Lamp Page 85 86 Troubleshooting Specifications 90 94 Optional accessories Index 95 96 Contacting Sony Before calling Sony customer support, please write down the model and serial numbers of your TV.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US08OTH.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Other Information Replacing the Lamp The Projection lamp, like all lamps, will eventually lose brightness and functionality which affects the overall performance of your Television. How long the Lamp maintains its brightness will vary depending upon your usage and environmental conditions.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US08OTH.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Other Information 4 Remove the outside lamp cover. 5 Remove the lamp door. Turn the knob counterclockwise to OPEN and pull out the cover. Lamp door Pull out the lamp. Hook a finger through the loop of the lamp handle and pull the handle upwards. Then pull the lamp straight out. ✍ ✍ The lamp is very hot immediately after use.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US08OTH.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Other Information 7 Put the new lamp into its place. Mount the new lamp securely. Failure to do so may cause a fire or the screen to go dark. ✍ If the lamp is not securely reattached, the self-diagnostic function may be triggered and the POWER/STANDBY indicator flashes three times (see page 12). 8 Reattach the lamp door. Turn the knob back to CLOSE and secure the cover.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US08OTH.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Other Information The used lamp For customers in the United States: This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated if sold in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industry Alliance (http://www.eiae.org).
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US08OTH.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Other Information Troubleshooting Remote Control Problem Possible Remedies Remote control does not operate ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ Cannot change channels with the remote control ❏ ❏ ❏ Remote control does not operate non-Sony video equipment ❏ ❏ ❏ The batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries. Check the orientation of the batteries.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US08OTH.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Other Information Video Problem Possible Remedies No picture (screen not lit), no sound ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ If your TV does not turn on and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may need service. Call your local Sony Service Center. Make sure the power cord is plugged in. Press POWER on the front of the TV. Press TV/VIDEO to cycle through the connected video sources.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US08OTH.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Other Information Audio Problem Possible Remedies Good picture, no sound ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ Press MUTING so that Muting disappears from the screen (see page 44). Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Audio setting (see page 67). Make sure the MTS option is set to Stereo or Mono (see page 67). When the HDMI IN input is in use, surround sound, such as AC-3 and DTS, cannot be input.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US08OTH.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Other Information General Problem Possible Remedies How to reset TV to factory settings ❏ Turn on the TV. While holding down the M button on the remote control, press the POWER button on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on again.) Release the M button. WARNING: The Factory Reset will clear all of your customized settings including Parental Lock setting.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US08OTH.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Other Information Specifications Projection System LCD Panel Projection Lens Antenna Lamp Television System 3 LCD Panels, 1 lens projection system 0.73 inch TFT LCD panel (1,280 × 720 pixels) High Performance, large diameter hybrid lens F2.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) EN\2597544141\01US08OTH.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Other Information Mass Supplied Accessories Remote Control AA (R6) Batteries Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card Product Registration Card KDF-E42A10: 28 kg (61 lb. 12 oz.) KDF-E50A10: 33 kg (72 lb. 13 oz.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\noriko\Desktop\SONY TROY digital\2-597-544-14(1) Index masterpage:3 columns Right EN\2597544141\01US09IX.fm Index 0-9 buttons 44 4:3 Default 70 5.
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