4-094-487-11 High Definition Projection TV Operating Instructions © 2003 Sony Corporation Sony Corporation Printed in U.S.A.
AX1 PJ.book Page 1 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the projection TV, below the Sony logo, on the sticker, and also on the TV box (white label). 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.
AX1 PJ.book Page 2 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Note on Caption Vision ❑ This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules. Note on Convergence Adjustment Before you use your projection TV, make sure to adjust convergence. For details, see “Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (Flash Focus)” on page 42. To obtain the best picture, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight.
AX1 PJ.book Page 3 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Important Safety Instructions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Read these instructions. Additional Cleaning Instructions Keep these instructions. Clean the cabinet of the projection TV with a dry, soft cloth. To clean the screen of your projection TV, please use only a clean, soft cloth lightly dampened with water. Stubborn stains such as fingerprints can be removed with a clean, soft cloth lightly dampened with a solution of mild soap and warm water.
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AX1 PJ.book Page 5 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Contents Introducing the Digital Projection TV Welcome ........................................................................................................ 9 Package Contents.............................................................................. 9 Features ............................................................................................ 9 Setting Up the Digital Projection TV Overview ................................................
AX1 PJ.book Page 6 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Using the Remote Control SETUP Welcome Overview .....................................................................................................45 Inserting Batteries.......................................................................................45 Button Descriptions ....................................................................................46 Outside Panel .........................................................................
AX1 PJ.book Page 7 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Using the Memory Stick Viewer SETUP SETUP About i.LINK ................................................................................................83 Using i.LINK Cables..........................................................................83 Connecting i.LINK Devices ...............................................................84 Selecting an i.LINK Device ..........................................................................
AX1 PJ.book Page 8 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Using the Menus Welcome Overview .....................................................................................................91 Navigating Through Menus .......................................................................91 Using the Video Menu ................................................................................92 Using the Audio Menu ...............................................................................
AX1 PJ.book Page 9 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Introducing the Digital Projection TV Welcome This chapter describes the contents of the package in which the TV is shipped and provides an overview of the features of your Digital Projection TV. Package Contents Along with your new projection TV, the package contains a remote control and two AA batteries. No additional cables are included. These items are all you need to set up and operate the projection TV in its basic configuration.
AX1 PJ.book Page 10 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Twin View™: Using the Multi-Image Driver (MIDX), Twin View allows you to watch two programs side by side, with the ability to zoom in one picture. You can watch pictures from two different sources (1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i) simultaneously. (Only the left Twin View window can display 1080i, 720p, and 480p sources.) ❑ ClearEdge VM™ Velocity Modulation: Sharpens picture definition by enhancing vertical lines.
AX1 PJ.book Page 11 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Setting Up the Digital Projection TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV.
AX1 PJ.book Page 12 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Carrying Your Projection TV Setup SETUP Carrying the TV requires four or more people. The TV is equipped with casters for easy movement on a hard surface. Be sure to move your projection TV using the casters. The TV includes handles that you can use to carry the unit (KDP-65WS550 only). Installing the TV min . 2.4 m( ap 65" prox. 8 min . 2.1 ft.) m( app min rox 5 7 . 1.8 .7f " t.) m( ap 51" prox. 6 ft.
AX1 PJ.book Page 13 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM TV Controls and Connectors SETUP To access the front video panel, push up and then release. The panel drops down automatically. Setup ACCESS MEMORY STICK POWER TIMER/ STANDBY i.LINK STANDBY + L CHANNE - + VOLUME - TV/VIDEO FLASH FOCUS SETUP SETUP Front Video Controls S400 DV/MICROMV 2 S VIDEO VIDEO 2 INPUT Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your camcorder or other video equipment that has S VIDEO.
AX1 PJ.book Page 14 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM SETUP Front Panel ACCESS Setup MEMORY STICK SETUP POWER TIMER/ STAND BY i.
AX1 PJ.book Page 15 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Memory Stick insertion slot. For details, see “Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick” on page 69. 3 POWER Press to turn on and off the TV. 4 Infrared Receiver (IR) Receives IR signals from the TV’s remote control. 5 TIMER/ STAND BY LED When lit, indicates one of the timers is set. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off. For details, see page 104. 6 i.LINK STANDBY LED When lit in orange, indicates that i.
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AX1 PJ.book Page 17 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Description 1 VIDEO IN 1/3/4 VIDEO/L(MONO) -AUDIO-R Connect to the composite A/V output jacks on your VCR or other video component. A fourth component A/V input jack (VIDEO 2) is located on the front panel of the TV. These video connections provide better picture quality than the VHF/UHF (6) connections. 2 MONITOR OUT Lets you record the program you are watching to a VCR.
AX1 PJ.book Page 18 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna SETUP The way in which you will connect your TV varies, depending on how your home receives a signal (cable, cable box, antenna) and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR.
AX1 PJ.book Page 19 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM For best results, use one of the following connections if you are connecting a cable or an antenna and you: ❑ Do not need a cable box to unscramble channels. (If you have a cable box, see pages 21-22.) ❑ Do not intend to connect a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 24 and 26.) SETUP Cable or Antenna Only The connection you choose depends on the cable type you have in your home, as described below.
SETUP AX1 PJ.book Page 20 Thursday, May 1, 2003 11:34 AM Cable and Antenna Only For best results, use this connection if you: ❑ Have a cable and an antenna. (This is convenient if you are using a separate rooftop antenna to receive additional channels, such as HDTV channels, that are not provided by your cable company.) ❑ Do not have a cable box or VCR. (if you have a cable box, see pages 21 to 22. If you have a VCR, see pages 24 and 26.
AX1 PJ.book Page 21 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM 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 24 and 26.
AX1 PJ.book Page 22 Thursday, May 1, 2003 11:34 AM SETUP Cable Box Only 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 24 and 26.) With this connection you can: ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through Setup the cable box to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box.
AX1 PJ.book Page 23 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Connecting Optional Equipment If You Are Connecting SETUP Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional equipment: See Page VCR and Cable 24 VCR and Cable Box 26 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 28 Satellite Receiver 30 34 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 36 Camcorder 37 Audio Receiver 38 Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector 39 Using the CONTROL S Feature 40 ✍ If you want to connect an i.
AX1 PJ.book Page 24 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM VCR and Cable SETUP For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company does not require you to use a cable box. About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, you can use all the dual picture features. To connect the VCR and cable 1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF input jack. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR’s VHF/UHF output jack Setup Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 23.
Install.fm Page 25 Thursday, May 15, 2003 6:06 AM Notes on Using This Connection Do This ... Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Watch cable channels Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input (CABLE in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control to operate the VCR If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 49-50.
AX1 PJ.book Page 26 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM SETUP VCR and Cable Box 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. About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, you can use all the dual picture features.
AX1 PJ.book Page 27 Thursday, May 1, 2003 11:38 AM SETUP TV 2 DVI - HDTV IN 7 VIDEO Coaxial cable TS/DV/MICROMV VIDEO IN 3 4 MONITOR AUDIO OUT OUT (VAR/FIX) HD/DVD IN Splitter (not supplied) (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 5 6 Y S VIDEO PB VIDEO PR L R DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) AUDIO SERVICE ONLY CATV cable 3 Coaxial cable AUDIO R OUT PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL L (MONO) 1 L AUDIO Setup 1 Cable box R 6 OUT IN 4 SETUP CONTROL S VCR 5 A/V cable Notes on Using This Connection Do This ...
SETUP AX1 PJ.book Page 28 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Two VCRs for Tape Editing Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 23. Connecting two VCRs lets you record from one VCR to the other. By connecting them as shown below, you can view (monitor) what is being recorded. To connect two VCRs for tape editing 1 Use an A/V cable to connect the playback VCR’s A/V output jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks. 2 Use an A/V cable to connect the recording VCR’s A/V input Setup jacks to the TV’s MONITOR OUT jacks.
AX1 PJ.book Page 29 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Notes on Using This Connection Do This ... View (monitor) what is being recorded Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration above). Set up the TV remote control to operate the VCR(s) If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 49-50. Activate the TV remote control to operate the VCR(s) Open the outside cover, as shown on page 48.
AX1 PJ.book Page 30 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver SETUP 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s satellite input jack. Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 23. 2 Use an A/V cable to connect the satellite receiver’s A/V output jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks. 3 Connect a cable from your cable or antenna to the TV’s CABLE or VHF/UHF jack.
AX1 PJ.book Page 31 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Notes on Using This Connection Do This ... Watch the satellite receiver Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the satellite receiver input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 49-50.
SETUP AX1 PJ.book Page 32 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Satellite Receiver and VCR To connect a satellite receiver and VCR 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s satellite input jack. Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 23. 2 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF input jack. 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR’s VHF/UHF output jack to the TV’s CABLE jack. 4 Use an A/V cable to connect the satellite receiver’s A/V output jacks to the VCR’s A/V input jacks.
AX1 PJ.book Page 33 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM SETUP TV DVI - HDTV IN 7 VIDEO Coaxial cable TS/DV/MICROMV VIDEO IN 3 4 MONITOR AUDIO OUT OUT (VAR/FIX) HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 5 Setup 1 6 Y S VIDEO L DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) AUDIO PB VIDEO R L L AUDIO Satellite receiver AUDIO R SERVICE ONLY PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL PR (MONO) OUT R Satellite antenna cable SETUP CONTROL S OUT IN A/V cable VCR SETUP Cables are often color-coded to connectors.
SETUP AX1 PJ.book Page 34 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM DVD Player with Component Video Connectors For best results, use this connection if your DVD player has component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks. To connect a DVD player with component video connectors 1 Use a component video cable, or three composite video cables, to connect the DVD player’s Y, P B and PR jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks (VIDEO 5) on the TV.
AX1 PJ.book Page 35 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Notes on Using This Connection Watch the DVD player Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input (VIDEO 5 in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control to operate the DVD player If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 49-50. Activate the TV remote control to operate the DVD player Open the outside cover, as shown on page 48.
SETUP AX1 PJ.book Page 36 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Use this connection if your DVD player does not have component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks. To connect a DVD player with A/V connectors 1 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player’s audio output jacks to the TV’s audio input jacks. 2 Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player’s S VIDEO jack Setup to the TV’s S VIDEO jack. TV Cables are often color-coded to connectors.
AX1 PJ.book Page 37 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Camcorder ✍ If your camcorder is equipped with an i.LINK jack, see “Using i.LINK” on SETUP Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 23. For easy connection of a camcorder, the TV has front A/V input jacks. If you prefer, however, you can connect the camcorder to the TV’s rear A/V input jacks. page 83. To connect a camcorder the TV’s A/V input jacks. TV Front Video Panel Setup 1 Open the front video panel, as shown on page 13.
AX1 PJ.book Page 38 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Audio Receiver SETUP For improved sound quality, you may want to play the TV’s audio through your stereo system. To connect an audio system 1 Use an audio cable to connect the TV’s audio output jacks to the audio receiver’s line input jacks.
AX1 PJ.book Page 39 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector ❑ Using an optical cable, connect the TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL output jack to the device’s audio optical input jack. Setup TV SETUP You can use the TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL output jack to connect an audio device that is Dolby Digital and PCM compatible, such as an audio amplifier.
AX1 PJ.book Page 40 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Using the CONTROL S Feature SETUP CONTROL S allows you to control your system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. In addition to allowing you to control multiple devices with one remote control, the CONTROL S feature allows you to always point your remote control at your TV, instead of having to point it at the other equipment, which might be hidden or out of direct line of sight. Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to the TV.
AX1 PJ.book Page 41 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Setting Up the Channel List Using Auto Program SETUP After you finish connecting the TV, you need to run the Auto Program feature, which automatically creates a list of available analog and digital channels. The Auto Program screens appear when you turn on your TV for the first time after hooking it up. To run Auto Program the first time you turn on your TV 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV.
AX1 PJ.book Page 42 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (Flash Focus) SETUP The projection tube image appears on the screen in three colors (red, green and blue). If they do not converge, the color is poor and the picture blurs. Before you use your TV, be sure to adjust the convergence. The Flash Focus feature allows you to adjust the convergence automatically.
AX1 PJ.book Page 43 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Adjusting the Convergence Manually ✍ Before adjusting the convergence manually for the first time, you must first SETUP The Convergence feature gives you more control over the picture’s convergence than the Flash Focus feature, allowing you to fine-tune the convergence. perform Flash Focus (as described on page 42). . 3 Move the joystick to highlight Convergence and press .
Notes on Adjusting the Convergence Manually ❑ Allow the TV to warm up for about 30 minutes before you adjust the convergence. ❑ For best results, stand about 3 to 5 feet back from the picture when adjusting the convergence. Begin with the crosses in the center area of the screen and, once those are adjusted, move to the crosses on the edges of the screen. ❑ You can make separate adjustments to each wide mode: Full/Normal, Zoom, Wide Zoom, and Memory Stick/1080i highdefinition input.
AX1 PJ.book Page 45 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Using the Remote Control Overview This chapter describes how to set up, program, and use the TV’s remote control. Topic Page Inserting Batteries 45 Button Descriptions Outside Panel Inside Panel 46 48 Programming the Remote Control 49 Inserting Batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the remote control.
AX1 PJ.book Page 46 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM SETUP Button Descriptions Outside Panel MUTING SETUP FUNCTION SAT/CABLE TV i.LINK TV/VIDEO Remote Control 3 i.LINK Press to display the i.LINK Control Panel. For information on using the i.LINK Control Panel, see page 87. 4 TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV’s video inputs. 5 ANT Press to switch between the sources connected to the TV’s VHF/UHF and CABLE inputs.
AX1 PJ.book Page 47 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Description qh POWER Buttons SAT/CABLE: Press to turn on and off the satellite receiver or cable box. TV: Press to turn on and off the TV. qj FUNCTION Buttons The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which equipment the remote control is operating: SETUP Button SAT/CABLE: Press to have the remote control operate the satellite receiver or cable box. TV: Press to have the remote control operate the TV.
AX1 PJ.book Page 48 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Inside Panel To access the inside panel, open the outside cover as shown. SETUP ✍ Opening the outside cover automatically switches the remote control to operate your VCR or DVD player, depending on the position of the A/V slide switch. For details, see page 49. VCR and DVD buttons require that you first program the remote (page 49), if the VCR and DVD player are not Sony brand.
AX1 PJ.book Page 49 Thursday, May 1, 2003 11:34 AM Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment. SLEEP SAT/CABLE POWER TV/VCR VCR/DVD i.LINK 2 Programmable Code Number i.LINK i.LINK/AV1 901 8 mm VCR AV2 302 VHS VCR AV3 301 DVD player DVD 751 If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedure to program the remote control.
AX1 PJ.book Page 50 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM SETUP SETUP SETUP Remote Control SETUP SETUP Manufacturer’s Codes DVD Players VCRs Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Sony Admiral (M.
AX1 PJ.book Page 51 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control SETUP All Equipment Do This ... Switch the TV’s input to the VCR, DVD player, or other connected equipment Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV’s video inputs. Set up the TV remote control to operate non-Sony equipment You must program the remote control the first time you use it. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 49 to 50.
Operating a Cable Box Operating a DVD Player SETUP Remote Control SETUP SETUP AX1 PJ.book Page 52 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM SETUP SETUP Operating an MDP (Laserdisc Player) 52 To Do This ... Press Activate the remote control to operate the cable box SAT/CABLE FUNCTION Turn on/off SAT/CABLE POWER Select a channel 0-9, ENTER Change channels CH +/- Back to previous channel JUMP To Do This ...
AX1 PJ.book Page 53 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV.
AX1 PJ.book Page 54 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM SETUP Watching TV z For a complete list of all the functions of the remote control, see pages 45-50. To Do This ... Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the TV Press TV FUNCTION Turn on/off the TV Press TV POWER Tune directly to a channel To tune to analog channels, press 0-9 and then ENTER. For digital subchannels, press 0-9, press 0-9 again, and then ENTER. , SETUP For example, to select subchannel 2.
AX1 PJ.book Page 55 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Using the Scrolling Index 1 Press INDEX. SETUP The Scrolling Index lets you select programs from a series of preview windows that scroll along the right side of the screen. The Scrolling Index appears, with the currently selected program in the main (left) window, and four scrolling video pictures in the right.
AX1 PJ.book Page 56 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Using Wide Mode SETUP Wide Screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several Wide Screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio). ✍ When viewing high-definition programs broadcast in 720p/1080i, it is not SETUP z You can also access the Wide Mode settings in the Screen menu. For details, see page 96. Example possible to change between Wide Screen modes. ❑ Press WIDE MODE repeatedly to toggle through the following Wide Mode settings.
AX1 PJ.book Page 57 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Using Twin View 1 Tune the TV to a working channel. 2 Press . SETUP Displaying Twin Pictures SETUP Twin View lets you see two pictures from two sources — from an antenna, VCR, DVD, etc. — on the screen at the same time. You hear the sound from only one of the sources at a time, but you can choose which source’s sound is selected. You can also change the relative size of each of the pictures. A second picture appears.
SETUP AX1 PJ.book Page 58 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Activating the Picture To activate the picture in the right window ❑ Move the joystick b. To activate the picture in the left window ❑ Move the joystick B. , SETUP , Functions Available in the Active (Highlighted) Window To Do This ... Do This ... Tune directly to a channel To tune to analog channels, press 0-9 and then ENTER or Press CH+/- SETUP For digital subchannels, press 0-9, press 0-9 again, and then ENTER.
AX1 PJ.book Page 59 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM The zoom feature lets you vary the relative size of the left and right pictures. SETUP Changing the Picture Size 1 Move the joystick B or b to activate the picture that you want to resize. SETUP 2 Move the joystick V to enlarge the picture. 3 Move the joystick v to make the picture smaller. SETUP Features SETUP 59 SETUP When you adjust the picture sizes, the TV memorizes the change.
AX1 PJ.book Page 60 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Using Favorite Channels SETUP The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify. Creating a List of Favorite Channels 1 Press MENU to display the Menu. 2 Move the joystick B or b to highlight the Channel icon and press SETUP . z For details on using the Channel Menu, see page 98. 3 Press to select Favorite Channels.
AX1 PJ.book Page 61 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Using the Freeze Function ✍ The Freeze feature is not available while you are using the Twin View. SETUP 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. 1 When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press FREEZE. picture on the right, while the current program continues on the left.
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AX1 PJ.book Page 63 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Using the Digital Program Guide Displaying the Digital Program Guide This TV is equipped to show digital programming, if a digital signal is present. The digital program guide and menus let you review program information, select digital channels and subchannels, set up your TV’s digital programming, and enable digital closed captioning. ✍ Analog channels are not available in this guide.
SETUP AX1 PJ.book Page 64 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Navigating the Digital Program Menus Four digital menus are available on the digital program guide. Digital Program Menu See Page Using the Guide Menu 64 Using the Program Options Menu 64 Using the Caption Vision Menu 65 Using the Digital Setup Menu 65 To navigate to these menus and through the available options: SETUP 1 Move the joystick V v B b to navigate through the options. 2 Press to select the desired option.
AX1 PJ.book Page 65 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM The Caption Vision menu allows you to turn on/off digital closed captioning, and to modify how digital closed captioning is shown on your TV. Depending on the program, digital closed captioning will be available in a number of different languages, aspect ratios, and reading levels. SETUP Using the Caption Vision Menu 1 Use the joystick to select from the following six services.
Customizing Caption Vision You can use the Digital Caption Setup menu to customize your TV’s Caption Vision. Select from the following options to change the visual characteristics of your TV’s digital closed captioning. A preview window displays a sample as you scroll through each option. SETUP SETUP AX1 PJ.
AX1 PJ.book Page 67 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Using the Memory Stick Viewer About Memory Stick Memory Stick (sold separately) is a new, compact, portable, and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds that of a floppy disk. Memory Stick is specially designed for sharing digital data among Memory Stick compatible products such as digital cameras and digital video cameras. Because it is removable, Memory Stick can also be used for external data storage.
Memory Stick Compatibility ❑ Memory Stick Media ❑ Memory Stick Duo Media ❑ Memory Stick Media with Memory Select Function ❑ Memory Stick PRO Media Memory Stick PRO media features vary by and are dependent upon the design of host hardware devices. Memory Stick Pro in this television has been tested to support up to 1 GB media capacity and does not support high-speed transfer, MagicGate copyright protection technology, or access control security features.
AX1 PJ.book Page 69 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM If you are using a Memory Stick Duo, see “Inserting the Memory Stick Duo” on page 70. Inserting a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot and insert the Memory Stick into Memory Stick the Memory Stick slot as illustrated below. When inserted properly, it should slide in with little resistance and click into place. Memory Stick Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick SETUP ✍ Be sure to insert the Memory Stick in the correct direction.
Inserting the Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Duo is a new, compact version of the standard-sized Memory Stick recording medium. ! CAUTION: Inserting the Memory Stick Duo incorrectly may result in permanent damage to the Memory Stick Duo and the TV. 1 Before inserting a Memory Stick Duo into the TV’s Memory Stick slot, you must first insert the Memory Stick Duo into an adapter (sold separately). M Memory Stick Memory Stick AX1 PJ.
AX1 PJ.book Page 71 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator is off. (When the light is on, this indicates that the TV is reading data from the Memory Stick.) ✍ Removing the Memory Stick while a file is being accessed (when the Memory Stick LED on the TV’s front panel is lit) may damage the Memory Stick or its contents. The Memory Stick media is ejected. 2 Memory Stick 2 Push the Memory Stick gently into the slot, and then release it.
Using the Memory Stick Index Turn on the TV and insert a Memory Stick that contains the photo or movie files you want to view. For details, see page 69. ✍ If the Memory Stick Index does not appear, press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control. The Memory Stick Index appears, which displays thumbnail images of the files stored on the Memory Stick. Memory Stick Memory Stick AX1 PJ.
AX1 PJ.book Page 73 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Memory Stick The following describes how to use the Memory Stick Index. Do This ... Move the joystick V v B b. Display the highlighted photo or movie file full screen Press . For details, see “Viewing Photos” on page 74 and “Playing Movies” on page 77. Display the next page of thumbnails 1 Move the joystick v to select V. 2 Move the joystick v to display the next page of thumbnails.
Memory Stick AX1 PJ.book Page 74 Thursday, May 1, 2003 11:35 AM Viewing Photos When you select a photo from the Memory Stick Index (described on page 72), it displays as shown below, with the following controls. Information about selected photo Memory Stick Selected photo Previous/next buttons Photo menu bar SETUP ✍ JPEGs captured using a digital video camera may appear to display motion in full screen.
AX1 PJ.book Page 75 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Memory Stick Photo Menu Bar Options The Photo menu bar lets you access additional photo viewing options. To access the Photo menu bar 1 Move the joystick B or b to select Slide Show, View, or File. 2 Move the joystick to select the desired option. Displays the Slide Show menu. For details, see “Slide Show Menu Options” on page 79. View Zoom/Pan Allows you to magnify and pan across the photo. For details, see “Using Zoom and Pan” on page 76.
Using Zoom and Pan To Zoom and Pan a photo 1 In the Photo menu bar, move the joystick to highlight View. 2 Move the joystick to highlight Zoom/Pan and press . 3 Specify the zoom center point by moving the joystick; then press to set the center. The Zoom and Pan controls are displayed. Memory Stick Memory Stick AX1 PJ.book Page 76 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Features SETUP Indicates Zoom increment To Do This ... Do This ...
AX1 PJ.book Page 77 Thursday, May 1, 2003 11:35 AM When you select a movie from the Memory Stick Index (described on page 72), it displays as shown below, with the following controls. Information about selected movie Memory Stick Selected movie Memory Stick Playing Movies Enlarge button Play/pause button Previous/next buttons Movie menu bar SETUP Movie Controls To Do This ... Do This ... Enlarge the movie window Move the joystick to highlight Enlarge, and then press .
Movie Menu Bar Options z MPEG1 files that are protected are indicated by the Lock icon. SETUP Memory Stick Features SETUP Memory Stick Memory Stick AX1 PJ.book Page 78 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM 78 To access the Movie menu bar 1 Move the joystick to highlight Index in the Movie menu bar. 2 Move the joystick B or b to select Index, Slide Show, or File. 3 Move the joystick to select the desired option.
using_MS.fm Page 79 Thursday, May 15, 2003 6:11 AM Slide Show Menu Options Description Starts the Slide Show. Music Allows you to select background audio to play during the Slide Show. Transition Effect Off No additional background audio is played during the Slide Show. Audio that is associated with the JPEG or MPEG1 files will play. Play All Plays all MP3 files on the Memory Stick. The Piano MP3 file is not played. Piano Plays the MP3 file stored in the TV’s internal memory.
Folder Menu Options z Files that are protected are indicated by the Lock icon. Option Description Select Contents Allows you to select different folders to view in the Memory Stick Viewer. Protect z The Rotate and Protect functions do not change the file’s modification date. Filter Memory Stick Menu SETUP Memory Stick The Folder menu includes the following options: File Order Features SETUP Memory Stick Memory Stick using_MS.
using_MS.fm Page 81 Thursday, May 15, 2003 6:11 AM About DCF File Names Most Sony brand digital still and video cameras automatically record still photo and movie files using DCF compliant directory and file names. DCF stands for “Design Rules for Camera File Systems,” which are specifications established by the Japan Electronic Industry Development Association (JEIDA).
Memory Stick Precautions Memory Stick Memory Stick AX1 PJ.book Page 82 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM When using Memory Stick media, follow these precautions: ❑ To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not turn off the TV or remove Memory Stick media from the insertion slot while data is being read (as indicated by the Memory Stick indicator light being on). ❑ Avoid touching the terminal of Memory Stick media or bringing it into contact with a metal object.
AX1 PJ.book Page 83 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Using i.LINK About i.LINK This TV is equipped with i.LINK, which provides a secure digital interface to other digital home entertainment devices, such as digital VCRs, digital camcorders, set-top boxes, and other devices that also are equipped with i.LINK. i.LINK allows for the secure transfer of copyright-protected digital content between these devices and your digital television. i.
SETUP AX1 PJ.book Page 84 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Connecting i.LINK Devices ✍ Before connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible equipment, read the instruction manual of the i.LINK device to be connected. To connect a digital i.LINK device (using only a digital signal) 1 Using an i.LINK cable (see page 83), connect the device’s i.LINK jack to either of the TV’s i.LINK jacks. To connect an i.LINK device that supports an EIA-775A connection i.LINK 1 Using an i.
AX1 PJ.book Page 85 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Notes on Using This Connection Do This ... Set up a digital i.LINK device For digital i.LINK devices (devices that require only the i.LINK connection), no setup is necessary. The TV automatically recognizes the device as soon as the connection is made. Set up an i.LINK device that supports an EIA-775A analog connection ❏ ❏ Connect analog A/V cables to the VIDEO 3 input (see page 84). Use the i.
AX1 PJ.book Page 86 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Selecting an i.LINK Device SETUP Before an i.LINK device can be viewed, it must first be selected via the i.LINK Device List. 1 Connect the i.LINK device that you wish to operate. ✍ For instructions on connecting i.LINK devices, see page 84. z i.LINK functions are not available while using the following TV features: Twin View, Freeze, Scrolling Index, and Memory Stick. SETUP i.LINK 2 Press i.LINK on the remote control.
AX1 PJ.book Page 87 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Using the i.LINK Control Panel 1 If the i.LINK Control Panel is not already displayed, press i.LINK SETUP After you select an i.LINK device using the Device List, the TV displays the i.LINK Control Panel, which allows you to use the TV's remote to control the selected i.LINK device. on the remote control. ✍ If i.LINK is pressed while the TV is displaying an analog or digital channel (not the i.LINK device), then the Device List will appear.
SETUP i.LINK SETUP AX1 PJ.book Page 88 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM To Do This ... Do This ... Go to the Device List Move the joystick to highlight Back to Device List and press Change the audio being played from the TV to the current selected device, and vice versa Move the joystick to highlight Swap Audio and press . An icon appears next to the window that currently has sound. Play a recording from the selected i.
Using_iLINK.fm Page 89 Thursday, May 15, 2003 6:12 AM i.LINK Setup SETUP You can use the i.LINK Control Panel to access digital setup options, some of which are also available through the Digital Program Guide (described on page 63). i.LINK Do This ... Move the joystick to highlight Setup and press Set up Caption Vision Once i.LINK Setup has been selected, move the joystick to Caption Vision, and press . . SETUP To Do This ...
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AX1 PJ.book Page 91 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Using the Menus Overview The Menu gives you access to the following features: Menu Icon Description Page 92 Allows you to make adjustments to your picture settings. It also allows you to customize the Picture Mode based on the type of program you are viewing, select Advanced Video options, and more. z Press MENU to enter and exit Menus.
AX1 PJ.book Page 92 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Using the Video Menu SETUP To select the Video Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick B or b to highlight the Video icon and press . 3 Move the joystick to highlight SETUP an option. Press option. to select an 4 Move the joystick V v B b to change settings. Press Mode: Vivid Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp.: Cool ClearEdge VM: High Advanced Video Move: V vBb Select: + End: MENU to select the changed setting.
AX1 PJ.book Page 93 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Description Advanced Video Select Program to choose among the DRC Mode and DRC Palette options while viewing NTSC sources. DRC Mode Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x density, for high quality sources (i.e., DVD player, satellite receiver). Interlaced Recommended for moving pictures. Progressive Recommended for still images and text.
AX1 PJ.book Page 94 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Using the Audio Menu SETUP To select the Audio Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick B or b to highlight the Audio icon and press . 3 Move the joystick to highlight SETUP an option. Press an option. to select 4 Move the joystick V v B b to change settings. Press Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound: Off Effect: Simulated MTS: Stereo BBE: Off Speaker: On Audio Out: Fixed Move: V vBb Select: + End: MENU to select the changed setting.
AX1 PJ.book Page 95 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Description Speaker On Select to turn on the TV speakers. Off Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through your external audio system speakers. Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustments SETUP Option This option can be set only when the Speaker option is set to Off. The TV’s speakers are turned off, but the audio output from your audio system can still be controlled by the TV’s remote control.
AX1 PJ.book Page 96 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Using the Screen Menu SETUP To select the Screen Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick B or b to Wide Mode: Wide Zoom 4:3 Default: Wide Zoom Vertical Center move to the Screen icon and press . 3 Move the joystick V or v to SETUP move to an option. Press select an option. Menus Move: V vBb Select: + End: MENU 4 Move the joystick B b V v to change settings. Press to select the changed setting. 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu.
AX1 PJ.book Page 97 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Option Description Wide Zoom 4:3 Default Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4:3 sources Normal Select to return the 4:3 picture to normal mode. Full Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill the wide screen. Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the wide screen.
AX1 PJ.book Page 98 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Using the Channel Menu SETUP To select the Channel Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick B or b to highlight the Channel icon and press . Favorite Channels Channel Fix: Off Auto Program Digital Channel Channel Skip/Add Channel Label 3 Move the joystick to highlight SETUP an option. Press an option. Move: V vBb Select: + 4 Move the joystick V v B b to change settings. Press End: MENU to select the changed setting.
AX1 PJ.book Page 99 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Channel Label Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers. You can label up to 40 channels. 1 Move the joystick to highlight Channel and press . 2 Move the joystick V v to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press to select the channel number that you want to assign a label. 3 Move the joystick to highlight Label and press . 4 Move the joystick V v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.).
AX1 PJ.book Page 100 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Using the Parent Menu SETUP The Parent Menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. To select the Parent Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick B or b to Password: ____ Press + to enter password Move: V vBb Select: + End: MENU SETUP highlight the Parent icon and press . 3 Use the 0-9 buttons on the remote control to enter a four-digit password.
AX1 PJ.book Page 101 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Option Description Movie Rating G All children and General Audience. PG Parental Guidance suggested. PG-13 Parental Guidance for children under 13. R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children under 17. NC-17 and X No one 17 or under allowed. TV Rating Block programs by their rating, content or both Age-Based Ratings TV-Y All children. TV-Y7 Directed to children age 7 and older. Parental Guidance suggested.
Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options SETUP SETUP AX1 PJ.book Page 102 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For US models, see page 101.) Option Description English Rating C All children. C8+ Children 8 years and older. G General programming. PG Parental Guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and older. 18+ Adult programming. G General programming. 8 ans+ Not recommended for young children.
AX1 PJ.book Page 103 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Using the Setup Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Move the joystick B or b to highlight the Setup icon and press . 3 Move the joystick to highlight to select Caption Vision: Off Video Label Language: English Clock/Timers Flash Focus Convergence i.LINK Standby: On Demo Move: V vBb Select: + 4 Move the joystick V v B b to change settings. Press End: MENU to select the changed setting. 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu.
AX1 PJ.book Page 104 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Description Video Label Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 5 jack, you can select the label DVD for the VIDEO 5 input. Then when you press the TV/VIDEO button to change inputs, the Video Label you assigned to that input appears on screen.
AX1 PJ.book Page 105 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Description Clock/Timers (continued) Current Time 1 Press to select Current Time. 2 Move the joystick V and v to set the current time 3 (day, hour, and minute). Press (or move the joystick b) to confirm each setting and move to the next setting. Move the joystick B to go back to the previous setting. Press MENU to exit the Menu. Allows you to fine-tune the convergence manually. For details, see page 43. i.LINK Standby On Allows the i.
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AX1 PJ.book Page 108 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Glossary Welcome analog signal aspect ratio A signaling method that uses continuous changes in the amplitude or frequency of an electronic transmission to convey information. Refers to the ratio between the width and height of the screen. This TV has a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio, as opposed to a 4:3 aspect ratio.
AX1 PJ.book Page 109 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Contacting Sony Before calling Sony customer support, please write down the model and serial numbers of your TV. You’ll find this information on the front cover of this manual. If you are having problems with your TV, you can reset all the TV’s settings to their original factory default settings, as follows.
AX1 PJ.book Page 110 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM SETUP Welcome Remote Control Problem Possible Remedies Remote control does not operate ❏ ❏ ❏ Cannot change channels with the remote control ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ SETUP ❏ Remote control does not operate non-Sony video equipment ❏ ❏ Other Info Other Info Other Info ❏ The batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries. Check the orientation of the batteries. Press the TV FUNCTION button.
OTHER.fm Page 111 Thursday, May 15, 2003 6:13 AM Memory Stick Possible Remedies ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ 111 Other Info Cannot see MP3 list to play ❏ music Some variations of MPEG1 movies may not be compatible with the Memory Stick Viewer. The quality of the movie when enlarged depends on the resolution of the MPEG1 file. See your camera’s instruction manual for details. Only MP3 files that are named with the file extension (.mp3) are displayed in the list.
Welcome AX1 PJ.book Page 112 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Problem Possible Remedies Error message is displayed ❏ ❏ ❏ No Memory Stick Memory Stick Locked Memory Stick Error ❏ Format Error SETUP Error icon is displayed There is no Memory Stick in the slot. The lock mechanism on the Memory Stick is engaged. The Memory Stick in the slot might be damaged; try a different Memory Stick. The Memory Stick may have been formatted using a PC or other device that is not compatible with cameras.
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AX1 PJ.book Page 114 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Problem Possible Remedies How to reset TV to factory settings ❏ How to restore Video settings ❏ to factory settings How to restore Audio ❏ settings to factory settings ❏ Cannot cycle through the other video equipment connected to the TV Cannot operate Menu ❏ Lost password ❏ LED on front panel is lit ❏ SETUP SETUP Welcome General ❏ The signal from a selected i.
AX1 PJ.book Page 115 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Specifications Projection Lenses Antenna Television System Channel Coverage Video (IN) S Video (IN) Component Video Input Supplied Accessories 1 3 total (1 on front panel) 1 Dimensions (W x H x D) KDP-51WS550 Screen Size (measured diagonally) KDP-57WS550 KDP-65WS550 Mass 1194 x 1350 x 650 mm (47 x 53 1/8 x 25 5/8 in) 1326 x 1377 x 690 mm (52 1/4 x 54 3/16 x 27 1/8 in) 1542 x 1507 x 735 (60 3/4 x 59 1/4 x 28 15/16 in) 79.3 Kg (174.5 lbs) 87.
AX1 PJ.book Page 116 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Other Info Other Info Other Info SETUP SETUP Welcome Optional Accessories 116 ❑ A/V Cable (VMC-810/820/830 HG) ❑ Audio Cable (RKC-515HG) ❑ Component Video Cable (VMC-10/30 HG) ❑ Control S Cable (RK-G69HG) ❑ i.LINK cables: VMC-IL4415 (4-pin to 4-pin, 1.5 meters); VMCIL4435 (4-pin to 4-pin, 3.
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AX1 PJ.book Page 121 Wednesday, April 30, 2003 2:13 PM Color TV LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty is applicable to U.S. residents only. If you are a Canadian resident, see the separately enclosed warranty for your product. Sony Electronics Inc. (“Sony”) warrants this Product (including any accessories) against defects in material or workmanship, subject to any conditions set forth as follows: 1.
