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WARNING Note to CATV system installer To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the LCD Projection TV to rain or moisture. This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Safety ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Operate the LCD Projection TV only on 120 V AC. The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet, unplug the LCD Projection TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before operating it further.
Important Safety Instruction Important Safeguards 1) Read these instructions. For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Following all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock. Always turn the set off when it is not being used. When the set is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet as a precaution against the possibility of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard.
Service Power-Cord Protection Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the set where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse. Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding ❑ If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below.
Safety Check About the LCD Projection TV Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set is in safe operating condition, and to so certify. When the set reaches the end of its useful life, improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the set.
Contents Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV Presenting the Sony LCD Projection TV.................9 Using This Manual.................................................10 Enjoying Your LCD Projection TV.......................11 Replacing the Lamp ...............................................13 Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Contents .................................................................17 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control ..........
Presenting the Sony LCD Projection TV Thank you for purchasing the Sony LCD Projection TV. This manual is for model KF-60DX100. Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new LCD projection TV include: ❑ HD-Monitor: Enables you to receive the 1080i, 720p*, 480p and 480i digital TV format signals. By using the HD/DVD IN jacks, you can connect a DTV (digital television) receiver to view DTV programs.
Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV ❑ Wide Screen Mode: Allows you to watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in wide screen mode (16:9 aspect ratio). ❑ Auto Wide: Allows you to select the wide screen mode automatically. Using This Manual We recommend that you carefully review the contents of the following three sections in the order shown to ensure that you fully understand the operation of your new LCD projection TV.
Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV Enjoying Your LCD Projection TV Projection lamp Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV Indicators Screen Indicators The indicators show the current status of your LCD projection TV. If the LAMP indicator flashes, see “What Flashing of the Indicators on the Front of the Monitor Means” on page 85. Screen To minimize screen reflection, its surface has a special coating. Read the instructions “Use of the Cleaning Cloth” on page 12 carefully before cleaning.
Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV Notes on the LCD Projection TV To enjoy clear pictures ❑ Be sure not to allow sunlight or light from a lamp to shine directly onto the screen. ❑ The screen surface is easily scratched. Do not rub, touch, or tap it with a sharp or abrasive object (see “Use of the Cleaning Cloth” below).
Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV Replacing the Lamp If the screen becomes dark, the color looks unusual, or the LAMP indicator on the front of the LCD projection TV flashes, it is time to replace the lamp with a new one (not supplied). WARNING Electric appliances can cause fire or high temperature, resulting in injury or death. Be sure to follow the instructions below. ❑ Use a Sony XL-2000U replacement lamp (not supplied) for replacement. Failure to do so may damage the LCD projection TV.
Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV 1 Turn off the power switch on the LCD projection TV and after several minutes, unplug the power cord. (The cooling fan will continue to blow for about two minutes after turning the power off.) ✍ Do not touch the front glass of a new lamp or the glass of the lamp receptacle. This may reduce picture quality or lamp life. 2 Unplug the power cord after turning off the main power. Wait at least 30 minutes to allow the lamp to cool down before replacing it.
Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV 5 Loosen the two screws with the hex key supplied with the lamp. Hold the handle and pull straight out. ✍ After it has cooled, place the removed lamp into the empty box of the replacement lamp. Never put the removed lamp into a plastic bag. 6 Mount the new lamp. Be sure to attach the new lamp securely. Mount the new lamp securely into the lamp receptacle.
Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV 8 Mount the front panel in the order of 1 to 2, as shown in the illustration. ✍ Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL-2000U replacement lamp. ✍ Take great care when replacing the lamp or plugging in/unplugging the connecting cords. If you handle them roughly, the LCD projection TV may fall or be moved, and the TV stand or floor surfaces may be scratched.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV The box contains your new LCD projection TV, a remote control and two AA batteries. No peripheral cables are included. If you intend to add additional equipment to your LCD projection TV, please check the hookup instructions for your desired setup before you begin. You may need to purchase cables and/or splitters to complete the hookup properly.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Carrying Your LCD Projection TV Carrying the LCD projection TV requires at least two people. Do not grasp the pedestal or the front panel of the LCD projection TV, otherwise these parts might break off. When moving the LCD projection TV, support the screen bottom with one hand while grasping the top part with the other hand, as shown in the illustration below. Do not grasp the pedestal or the front panel of the LCD projecttion TV.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV To Prevent the LCD Projection TV from Falling Down As a protective measure, secure the LCD projection TV as follows. Using supplied brackets 1 Mount the two brackets with the screws (supplied) to the upper rear sides of the LCD projection TV (left and right sides). 2 Pass a strong cord or chain (not supplied) through each bracket and then secure it to a wall or a pillar, etc.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Recommended Viewing Area The picture quality may be affected by your viewing position. For the best picture quality, install your LCD projection TV within the areas shown below. Sit at least 2.2 m (approx. 7 ft.) away from your LCD projection TV, and within 60° of the vertical viewing area, and 130° of the horizontal viewing area. Horizontal Viewing Area min . 2.2 65˚ 65˚ Vertical Viewing Area min . 2.2 m (a ppr ox. 7 20˚ 30 30˚ 20 ft.) m (a ppr ox.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connector Types You may find it necessary to use some of the following connector types during set up. Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Coaxial cable Standard TV cable and antenna cable Plug Type Push into connection. Screw-on Type Screw into connection. S Video cable High quality video cable for enhanced picture quality Align guides and push into connection. Audio/Video cable Push into connection.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV LCD Projection TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Menu Controls The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus without the use of a remote control. Pressing MENU brings up the on-screen menus. The arrow buttons move the on-screen cursor in the menus and by pressing the Select button ( ) selects the menu item.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV LCD Projection TV Rear and Side Panel Connectors Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Rear of LCD projection TV Left side of LCD projection TV VIDEO 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R (Continued) 23
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connection Description 1 AUX Allows you to view local and cable channels if your cable provider does not feature local channels. You can switch between local and cable channels easily by pressing ANT on the remote control. Devices connected to the AUX input cannot be viewed in Twin View.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Basic Connections (Connecting Cable TV or Antenna) The connection you choose depends on the cable found in your home. Newer homes are equipped with standard coaxial cable (see A ); older homes probably have 300-ohm twin lead cable (see B); other homes may contain both (see C ).
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Cable and Antenna If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find this set up convenient. CATV cable AUX (No connection to TO CONVERTER) Antenna cable Rear of LCD projection TV TO CONVERTER VHF/UHF Select CABLE or antenna (ANT) mode by pressing ANT on the remote control. ✍ To receive channels with an antenna, you need to turn your Cable to OFF (see page 62) and perform the Auto Program function (see page 63).
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV 3 Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box’s OUT jack to the LCD projection TV’s AUX jack. Cable box OUT 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) AUX TO CONVERTER Signal CATV cable (unscrambled channels) VHF/UHF ✍ Pressing ANT on the remote control switches between the channels coming in through the cable box (scrambled) and those coming directly to the TV (unscrambled).
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Cable Box Only Use this hookup if: ❑ You subscribe to a cable TV system that uses scrambled or encoded signals requiring a cable box to view all channels, and ❑ You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment to your LCD projection TV. When all channels are routed through your cable box, only one unscrambled channel is sent to the LCD projection TV, so you cannot use the Twin View feature.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Use this hookup if: ❑ You have cable TV that does not require a cable box. 1 2 Connect the cable TV cable to the VCR’s IN jack. 3 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the VCR’s Audio and S Video OUT jacks to the LCD projection TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the LCD projection TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Box 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, and ❑ You want to enjoy the Twin View feature. With this setup you can: ❑ Use the LCD projection TV remote control to change channels on your cable box when the signal is scrambled.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV VMC-810S/820S (not supplied) Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV VIDEO (yellow) YC-15V/30V (not supplied) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) S VIDEO VCR Coaxial cable VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) Cable box S VIDEO Coaxial cable Rear of LCD projection TV ✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. ✍ You will not be able to change channels on the VCR.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing If you connect two VCRs, you can record from one VCR to the other while using your LCD projection TV to monitor what is being recorded. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using AUDIO and VIDEO cables, connect the playback VCR’s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the recording VCR’s Audio and Video IN jacks.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite receiver’s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the LCD projection TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. 3 Connect a coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the LCD projection TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. 2 3 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack. 4 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite receiver’s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the VCR’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting an Audio Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Rear of LCD projection TV AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) RK-74A (not supplied) Line input 35 Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Using audio cables, connect the LCD projection TV’s AUDIO OUT (VAR/ FIX) jacks to the audio receiver’s audio LINE IN jacks.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors This is the preferred hookup to use if: ❑ Your DVD player has component (Y, B-Y, R-Y) jacks. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD player’s Y, B-Y and R-Y jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks on the LCD projection TV. Use the HD/DVD IN 5 or 6 connections.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors Use this hookup if: ❑ Your DVD player does not have component (Y, PB, PR) jacks. picture quality use the connection described on page 36. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using audio cables, connect the DVD player’s Audio OUT jacks to the LCD projection TV’s AUDIO IN jacks. 2 Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the DVD player’s S VIDEO jack to the LCD projection TV’s S VIDEO jack.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting a Digital TV Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. z Be sure to read the Set-top box manual. 1 Using three separate component video cables, connect the Digital TV Set-top box’s Y, PB and PR jacks to the LCD projection TV. ✍ The Y, PB and PR jacks do not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to provide sound. ✍ Component video connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting a Camcorder Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the camcorder’s Audio and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the LCD projection TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. ✍ If you have a mono camcorder, connect its left audio output to the LCD projection TV’s AUDIO L (MONO) jack. ✍ If your camcorder is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting an AV Receiver For greater control of all audio and video equipment, connect an AV receiver. ✍ Change “Video Label” for the VIDEO 1 input to “Receiver” (see page 68). Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the coaxial cable from the incoming cable connection or antenna to IN on the VCR. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect OUT on the VCR to VHF/UHF on the LCD projection TV.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Using the CONTROL S Feature Rear of LCD projection TV 41 Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV CONTROL S allows you to control your LCD projection TV system and other Sony equipment with one remote control.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Setting Up the LCD projection TV Automatically After you finish connecting your LCD projection TV, you can run Auto Setup to set up your channels. The Auto Setup screen appears when you turn your LCD projection TV on for the first time after installing it. If you do not want to set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by using the Auto Program feature in the Channel menu (see page 63).
Using the Features Using the Remote Control Button Descriptions Outside Panel Button Description 1 MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore the sound. 2 SLEEP Press repeatedly until the LCD projection TV displays the time in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the LCD projection TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. To cancel Sleep timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears.
Using the Features Button Description qa FAVORITES Displays the Favorite Channels list. For details, see “Using Favorite Channels” on page 49. qs RESET Press when in a menu to reset the settings to the factory defaults. qd POWER buttons (GREEN) Turn on and off the LCD projection TV and other audio/ video equipment you have programmed into the remote control. For instructions, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 77.
Using the Features Inside Panel Button Description 1 SYSTEM OFF Press to turn off the LCD projection TV and all equipment connected with S-Link. Play 3m Rewind 4 REC Record 5x Stop 6 DVD MENU Displays the DVD menu. 7 MTS/SAP Press to scroll through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP, and Mono. 8 CODE SET Used for programming the remote control to operate nonSony video equipment. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 77.
Using the Features Watching the TV Many TV features can be accessed directly through the remote control. The following will explain the function of some of the buttons found on your remote control. Buttons for LCD Projection TV Operations 1 TV (FUNCTION) Activates the remote control for use with the LCD projection TV. 2 ANT— (AUX input) Press to change between the VHF/UHF input and the AUX input. 3 TV (POWER) Turns the LCD projection TV on and off. If a video input indication (e.g.
Using the Features qa DISPLAY Press to display the channel number, current time and channel label (if set). To turn the display off, press DISPLAY again. qs TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to scroll through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5 and VIDEO 6. qd MTS/SAP Press to scroll through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options (see “MTS” on page 61).
Using the Features Watching the Digital TV When you have connected the DTV receiver, you can enjoy digital TV programs. This LCD projection TV is capable of receiving the 1080i, 720p*, 480p and 480i digital TV formats. * This LCD projection TV is not capable of displaying a native 720p format signal. Therefore, when a native 720p format signal is received, it is converted into a 480p format signal.
Using the Features Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channel feature lets you select programs from a list of favorite channels that you preset. To display a list of your favorite channels: ✍ Your Favorite Channel options can be set automatically or manually. The 1 Press FAVORITES. The Favorite Channel options appear. Preview window 2 Move the joystick up or down to highlight the channel you want to watch. The program of that channel appears in the preview window. Press to select.
Using the Features Using Twin View™ Twin View enables you to watch two programs at the same time. You can also change the size of both the left and right pictures. Activating Twin Pictures To display twin pictures 1 Make sure your LCD projection TV is tuned to a working channel. 2 Press . To cancel twin pictures ❑ Press again (or press Activating the Picture ). Although two pictures appear on the screen at the same time, only one picture is active. Change the picture size by using the joystick.
Using the Features ✍ Hookups that affect your ability to use Twin View: - If you are viewing all channels through the cable box, the Twin View feature will not work. The cable box only unscrambles one signal at a time, so the right picture will be the same as the left picture. ✍ The active picture is highlighted in cyan. 51 Using the Features - You can watch a scrambled cable channel and another video source.
Using the Features Changing the Picture Size The zoom feature lets you change the size of the left and right pictures. To enlarge the left picture (reduce the right) To enlarge the right picture (reduce the left) 1 Move the joystick left to activate the left picture (if not already activated). 1 Move the joystick right to activate the right picture (if not already activated). 2 2 Move the joystick up to enlarge the picture and move the joystick down to reduce the picture.
Using the Features Using the Freeze Function 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. To use the Freeze function When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press FREEZE. 2 The LCD projection TV switches to Twin View mode and displays the “frozen” picture on the right, while the current program continues on the left.
Using the Features Using Scrolling Channel Index Scrolling Channel Index allows you to view and select from all receivable channels scrolling on the screen without leaving the current channel. ✍ Scrolling Channel Index will not function when Parental Lock is activated. To use the Scrolling Channel Index function 1 Press . The current channel will be reduced in size and displayed on the left in normal motion picture format.
Using the Features To enlarge the selected channel into the left frame, press again. The selected channel will be displayed in normal motion picture, and the sound also switches to this channel. 4 Press Using the Features 3 . The selected channel will be enlarged for normal viewing. To cancel Scrolling Channel Index Press again to resume normal viewing.
Using the Features Using Wide Screen Mode Wide Screen Mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several Wide Screen Modes (16:9 aspect ratio). ❑ Press WIDE MODE repeatedly to toggle through the following Screen Mode settings. z You can also access the Screen Mode settings in the Wide menu. For details, see page 64. Wide Zoom enlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as much as possible. Normal returns the 4:3 picture to its original size.
Using the Menus Overview Opening and choosing a menu Press MENU to display the menu screen. Move the joystick to the desired menu icon and press to select it. Using the Menus 1 2 3 4 Use the joystick to scroll through the features. See the specific menu page for instructions on moving through the menu. To end a menu session ❑ Press MENU again. To end one menu session and move to another ❑ Press the joystick V to return to the menu icons.
Using the Menus Using the Video Menu To select the Video Menu 1 2 Press MENU. 3 Use the joystick to scroll through the features. 4 Press to select a feature. That feature’s adjustment appears. 5 6 7 Use the joystick to make the desired adjustments. Move the joystick to the Video icon and press . Press to select/set. Press MENU to exit the menu screen.
Using the Menus Option Description Color Temp White intensity adjustment Choose from three color temperatures: CineMotion Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint. Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint. Warm Select to give the white colors a red tint. Obtains a smooth picture movement that approaches the original film-like quality when reproducing movies or other video sources on 24 frame per second films.
Using the Menus Using the Audio Menu To select the Audio Menu 1 2 Press MENU. Move the joystick to the Audio icon and press . 3 Use the joystick to scroll through the options. 4 Press to select an option. That option’s settings appear. 5 6 7 Use the joystick to scroll through the settings. Press to select the desired setting. Press MENU to exit the menu screen. To restore the factory default settings for Treble, Bass and Balance ❑ Press RESET on the remote control when in the Audio menu.
Using the Menus Option Description MTS Stereo Enjoy stereo, bilingual and Auto-SAP mono programs Speaker Select to automatically switch the LCD projection TV to second audio programs when a signal is received. (If no SAP signal is present, the LCD projection TV remains in Stereo mode.) Mono Select for mono reception. (Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts.) ON Select to turn on the LCD projection TV speakers.
Using the Menus Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu Selecting Channel Options 1 2 Press MENU. 3 Use the joystick to scroll through the features. 4 Press to select a feature. That feature’s options appear. 5 6 7 Use the joystick to scroll through the options. Move the joystick to the Channel icon and press . Press to select the desired option. Press MENU to exit the menu screen.
Using the Menus Option Description Channel Fix 2-6 Useful when you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected AUX 2-6 VIDEO 1 “Fix” your LCD projection TV’s channel setting to 3 or 4 and use the cable box, VCR or satellite receiver to change channels. Select one of these settings if you have connected the device to the VHF/UHF jack. Same as 2-6, except you select one of these settings if you have connected the device to the AUX jack (see page 24).
Using the Menus Using the Wide Menu To select the Wide menu Selecting Wide Options 1 2 Press MENU. 3 Move the joystick to scroll through the features. 4 Press to select a feature. That feature’s options appear. 5 6 7 Use the joystick to scroll through the options. Use the joystick to move to the Wide icon and press . Press to select the desired option. Press MENU to exit the menu screen.
Using the Menus Description 4:3 Default Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4:3 sources. Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture, to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as much as possible. 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.
Using the Menus Using the Timer Menu To select the Timer menu 1 2 Press MENU. Move the joystick to the Timer icon and press . To set the Current Time 1 Use the joystick to select “Current Time”, then press . 2 If it is currently Daylight Saving Time, be sure to set the mode to “ON” first. 3 4 Use the joystick to enter the correct time, then press . Press MENU to exit the menu screen.
Using the Menus Using the Setup Menu To select the Setup Menu Press MENU. 3 Use the joystick to scroll through the features. 4 Press to select a feature. That feature’s options appear. 5 6 7 Use the joystick to scroll through the options. Move the joystick to the Setup icon and press . Press Using the Menus Selecting Setup Options 1 2 to select the desired option. Press MENU to exit the menu screen.
Using the Menus Option Description Video Label Allows you to label the audio/video components you connected to the LCD projection TV so you can identify them when using TV/VIDEO. When in the Setup menu’s Video Label feature, use the joystick to highlight an input to label, then press to select it. Use the joystick to scroll through the labels. Press to select the component you connected to each of the input jacks on the back of your LCD projection TV.
Using the Menus Using the Parent Menu The Parent menu allows you to set up the LCD projection TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. These ratings are assigned by a federal rating board. Not all programs are rated. Using the Parental Lock blocks programs with a specific rating, but it does not block an entire channel. ✍ Scrolling Channel Index will not function when Parental Lock is activated. To select the rating Using the Menus 1 2 Press MENU.
Using the Menus 7 Move the joystick up or down to select U.S.A. or Canada according to the country you reside in, and press . 8 Move the joystick down to select “Parental Lock”, and press 9 Move the joystick up or down to select a desired rating, and press . . If you select Child, Youth, Young Adult or Custom, the Parental Control is activated automatically. If you want to select the ratings from Custom, see “Using Custom Rating Options” on page 72. 10Press MENU to exit the menu screen.
Using the Menus The Parent menu includes the following options. z If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you should select Child, Youth, or Young Adult to help simplify the rating selection. To set more restrictive ratings, select Custom.
Using the Menus Using Custom Rating Options If you want to select the ratings to be blocked from Custom, follow the procedure below. 1 Perform the steps 1 to 8 in “To select the rating” on page 69 to display the Parental Lock options. 2 Move the joystick up or down to select “Custom,” and press 3 Make sure that “Movie Ratings” is selected, and press 4 Move the joystick up or down to select the rating to be blocked, and press . . .
Using the Menus Move the joystick left, then down, to select “TV Rating” or “Program,” and press . 6 The “TV Rating” setting menu appears. 7 Move the joystick up or down to select the rating to be blocked, and press . Using the Menus 5 The indicator automatically appears beside the selected rating and all “higher” ratings, indicating that the programs that match the ratings will be blocked. To unblock a rating, select it by moving the joystick up or down, then press .
Using the Menus 8 Move the joystick left or right to select the extender to be viewed, and press . “-” appears beside the selected extender, indicating that the programs that match the extender can be viewed. If you press again, is displayed to show that the programs that match the extender will be blocked again. 9 Repeat step 8 for other extenders. All programs that match the ratings you select and higher, except for the extenders that were canceled, will be blocked.
Using the Menus US custom rating options If you selected U.S.A. as the country of residence on page 70, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (If you selected Canada, see page 76.) z To ensure maximum blocking capability, the age-based ratings should be blocked. Option 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.
Using the Menus Canadian custom rating options If you selected Canada as the country of residence on page 70, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (If you selected U.S.A., see page 75.) Option English Rating French Rating USA Rating 76 Description 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.
Other Information Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment. Sony Equipment Switch Position on Remote Control Programmable Code Number AV1 303 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 LCD projection TV’s remote control, use the following procedures to program the remote control.
Other Information To program video equipment 1 2 3 Open the panel of the remote control. Move the slide switch to the desired component type. Press CODE SET inside the panel. ✍ You must perform step 4 within 10 seconds of step 3, or you must start again from step 3. 4 Close the panel and enter the three-digit manufacturer’s code number using the 0-9 buttons. 5 6 Press ENTER.
Other Information Manufacturer’s Codes VCRs Manufacturer Code Sony 301 Admiral (M.
Other Information Operating Other Components with Your LCD Projection TV Remote Control Operating a VCR Open the panel and move the slide switch to the AV input you coded for this device. To Do This ...
Other Information Operating a Cable Box Press Turn on/off SAT/CABLE (POWER) Select Cable Box SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION) Select a channel 0-9 buttons, ENTER Change channels CH +/– Back to previous channel JUMP To Do This ...
Other Information Troubleshooting If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).
Other Information Problem Possible Remedies Dotted lines or stripes ❏ ❏ LCD projection TV is fixed to ❏ one channel ❏ ❏ Adjust the antenna. Move the LCD projection TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair-dryers. Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in TV memory (see page 63). Check your Channel Fix settings (see page 63). Cannot operate menu ❏ ❏ If the item you want to choose appears in gray, you cannot select it.
Other Information Problem Possible Remedies There is no twin picture or it is ❏ ❏ just static ❏ Be sure your twin picture is set to a video source/channel that has a program airing. You may be tuned to a video input with nothing connected to it. Try cycling through your video inputs using TV/VIDEO. Twin View is not set to receive a signal from the AUX input. If you have connected a VCR, DVD player or satellite receiver to the AUX input on the LCD projection TV, it will not show in the second picture.
Other Information What Flashing of the Indicators on the Front of the Monitor Means Other Information LAMP STEREO TIMER/STAND BY The TIMER/STAND BY (red) and/or LAMP (red) indicators indicate the conditions of the LCD projection TV and warnings by lighting or flashing, as follows. The TIMER/STAND BY indicator flashes. ❑ The lamp for the light source is ready to turn on. The TIMER/STAND BY indicator flashes three times. ❑ The lamp cover is not attached securely.
Other Information Specifications Projection System LCD Panel Projection Lens Antenna Lamp Television System Screen Size (measured diagonally) Channel Coverage VHF UHF CATV Power Requirements Number of Inputs/Outputs Video (IN) S Video (IN) 3 LCD Panels, 1 lens projection system 1.35 inch TFT LCD panel Approx. 3.15 million dots (1,049,088 pixels) High Performance, large diameter hybrid lens F2.
Other Information RM-Y910 2 supplied for remote control 1 1 2 SU-60DX XL-2000U VMC-810/820/830 HG RKC-515HG RK-G69HG VMC-10/30 HG STR-V555ES or equivalent Other Information Supplied Accessories Remote Control AA Batteries Cleaning Cloth Hex key wrench Brackets with screws Optional Accessories TV Stand Lamp AV Cable Audio Cable Control S Cable Component Video Cable AV Receiver Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Index A Connecting Activating a Twin View screen 50 Adding channels to the channel list 63 Adjusting audio, Steady Sound 60 ANT button 43 Antenna, connecting 25 Audio menu 57, 60 Audio receiver, connecting 35 Audio/Video cable 21 Auto Program (channel setup) 42, 63 Auto Setup 42, 63 AV receiver, connecting to TV OUT 24 Audio receiver 35 AV receiver 40 Cable box 26–28, 30–31 Cable or antenna 25 Camcorder 39 Digital TV Receiver 38 DVD player 36, 37 Satellite receiver 33, 34 VCR 30–32, 34 Connector Types 21
Front Panel Controls 22 FUNCTION buttons (WHITE) 44 Presetting channels 42 Problems, troubleshooting 82–85 H R Hookups 25 Hue, adjusting 58 Ratings I Rear panel controls and connections 23, 24 Remote control Image Revision 68 Inputs, labeling 68 Installation of the projection TV 25–41 J JUMP button 43 Jump, using 46 setting 69–71 viewing blocked programs 71 buttons inside panel 45 Function of buttons 46 inserting batteries 17 programming 77–79 Remote control, operating other components with L L
Treble, adjusting 60 Troubleshooting 82–85 TV function button 44 TV power button 44 TV/VIDEO button 44 Twin View™ activating a picture 50 described 9 using 50 V VCR using with TV remote control 80 with cable box, connecting 30 with cable, connecting 29 with satellite receiver, connecting 34 Video inputs, labeling 68 Video menu 57, 58 Video Modes, selecting 58 Viewing area, recommended 20 VOL +/– button 43 W Wide menu 57, 64 Z Zoom feature, with Twin View 52 90
Printed in Japan If, after reading this instruction manual, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony projection TV, please call one of the following numbers (English only).
