2-662-489-12(2) LCD Projection TV Operating Instructions Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety Information” section of this manual. Retain this manual for future reference.
Introduction Thank you for choosing this Sony product. Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Trademark information • Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP4638258, 4482866. “BBE” and BBE symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. • TruSurround XT, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. • TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. • This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
Table of Contents Safety Information ....................................... 5 Overview of the remote ............................ 8 Overview of the TV buttons and indicators ............................................ 10 Getting Started 1: Installing the TV .................................... 12 Recommended Viewing Area.......................... 12 Carrying Your TV ............................................. 12 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over ............
Additional Information Replacing the lamp ................................... 48 Specifications ............................................ 50 Troubleshooting ........................................ 52 Index .........................................................
Safety Information To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the LCD projection TV to rain or moisture. Dangerously high voltages are present inside the LCD projection TV. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. For general safety: • Do not expose the LCD projection TV to rain or moisture. • Avoid operating the LCD projection TV at temperatures below 5ºC.
• Unplug the AC power cord during lightning storm. • Do not keep the LCD projection TV plugged in if you are not going to use it for several days. Even if your LCD projection TV is turned off, it is still connected to AC power when plugged into an outlet. • Do not pull the power cord to disconnect the LCD projection TV. Pull it out by the plug. • Do not plug in too many appliances to the same power jack. Do not damage the power cord. • Do not place any objects on the LCD projection TV.
Projection lamp • Your LCD projection TV uses a projection lamp as its light source. It is time to replace the lamp with a new one (not supplied) when: – the lamp replacement indicator on the front panel blinks in red, – screen images become dark, – no image appears on the display after prolonged use. • In rare instances, the bulb may pop inside the lamp unit, but the lamp unit is designed to contain all of broken glass pieces inside the lamp unit. (See “Replacing the lamp” on page 48.
Overview of the remote 1 2 qf / 1 – Input select / Text hold In TV mode (page 21): Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV jacks. In Text mode (page 19): Holds the current page. qd 3 2 % – Muting (page 18) 4 Mutes the sound. 3 Function buttons (page 45) 5 qs 6 qa • Selects the connected equipment you want to operate with this remote. The button of the equipment which the remote can operate lights up when operation buttons are pressed.
qg / – Sleep Timer (page 41) In TV mode (page 41): Activates Sleep Timer. In Text mode (page 19): Stands by the Text page. qh – TV mode (page 21) Exits Text mode, or returns to TV mode. qj – Picture mode (page 28) qg es qh ea qj e; qk wl ql DVD/VCR operating buttons (page 45) wk Operates the connected DVD and VCR. Selects the picture mode. qk 9 – Sound mode (page 31) Selects the sound mode. w; VISUAL SEARCH (page 46) Works with connected equipment which has the visual search function.
Overview of the TV buttons and indicators To open the panel To open the front panel of your TV, push up the panel door just under the mark. WEGA GATE PROG WEGA GATE PROG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 WEGA GATE (page 24) Displays WEGA GATE. 2 Confirms the selection or setting. Selects the video equipment connected to the TV’s video inputs. 3 2 +/-/ / • Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume. • In TV menu: Moves through the options left ( 4 PROG +/-/ ) or right ( ).
Projection Lamp Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source. As with any lamp, it has lifespan and needs to be replaced when the lamp indicator flashes or the screen becomes darker. Notes After turning on your TV, it may take a while (1 minute or less) before the picture appears. When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. Replace the lamp with a new Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied). How to replace the lamp, see page 48.
Getting Started 1: Installing the TV Recommended Viewing Area Your viewing position may affect the picture quality. For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below. Model Viewing distance KF-E42A10 min. 1.8 m KF-E50A10 min. 2.0 m 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. Horizontal Viewing Area KFE5 min 0A10 KF. 2.0 E42 m min A10 . 1.
Preventing the TV from Toppling Over Using the TV stand with support belts Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SURG11S (for KF-E42A10)/SU-RG11M (for KFE50A10) with a support belt designed for your TV. 2: Inserting batteries into the remote Getting Started As a protective measure, secure the TV as follows. Notes Note When using the SU-RG11S for KF-E42A10 (not supplied)/ SU-RG11M for KF-E50A10 (not supplied) stand for your TV, you must use the support belt.
3: Connecting an antenna/VCR A 1 To 8 VHF/UHF (antenna) Or Antenna cable (not supplied) Rear of the TV B 1 To 8 VHF/UHF (antenna) Antenna cable (not supplied) To antenna output 2 To 1 (S video input) VCR Rear of the TV 1 S video cable (not supplied) 3 1 2 Y S PB/CB AUDIO VIDEO R PR/CR To S video output L L (MONO) L L VIDEO IN R VIDEO OUT R 2 To video and audio outputs Audio/Video cable (not supplied) l: Signal flow 14 GB S To t1/3 (video input) L (MONO) (audio input) R (audi
1 4: Switching on the TV If connecting to an antenna only (A) Connect the male plug to the 8 VHF/UHF (antenna) jack on the rear of the TV. Notes • Note that one end of the cable has a male plug fitted while the other end is fitted with a female jack. • Do not connect the power cord until all other connections are complete; otherwise, a minimal current leakage through the antenna and/or other terminals to the ground could occur.
5: Selecting the language 6: Auto-programming the TV When you switch on the TV for the first time, the language menu appears on the screen. After selecting the language, a message confirming that the TV starts auto program appears on the screen. You must tune the TV to receive channels (TV broadcasts). Do the following to search and store all available channels. M/m/
Getting Started The TV starts searching for all available channels. This may take some time. Do not press any buttons on the TV or remote until it is completed. Once all available channels have been stored, the TV returns to normal operation, displaying the channel stored on channel number 1. Tip If you press any of the buttons during auto-programming, auto-programming operation is canceled. To perform autoprogramming again, activate “Initial Reset” in the “Setup” menu (page 40).
Watching TV Watching TV 1 Press 1 on the TV (front side) to switch on the TV. When the TV is in standby mode (" 1 indicator on the front of the TV is red), press TV "/1 on the remote to switch on the TV. 2 Press the number buttons or PROG +/- to select a TV channel. To select one-digit channel numbers, press 0 and the channel number. WEGA GATE PROG Tips 1 • If you press the number button without pressing 0 to select a one-digit channel, you must wait for two seconds until receiving the channel.
To access Text Notes Press /. Each time you press /, the display changes cyclically as follows: Text t Text over the TV picture (mix mode) t No Text (exit the Text service) To select a page, press the number buttons or PROG +/-. To hold a page, press / . To reveal hidden information, press / . To change the text size, press A/B/ . To have a Text page stand by while watching a TV program, press / . • If the signal is very weak, the sound becomes monaural automatically.
To change the screen mode manually to suit the broadcast Press repeatedly to select Wide Zoom, Normal, Full or Zoom. TOOLS operation (for TV) You can access the following options quickly by pressing TOOLS. Available items differ depending on the screen mode and source. Wide Zoom* Tools Menu Close Freeze Enlarges the center portion of the picture. The left and right edges of the picture are stretched to fill the 16:9 screen.
Viewing pictures from connected equipment You can access the following options quickly by pressing TOOLS. Available items differ depending on the screen mode and source. For video input Tools Menu Watching TV Switch on the connected equipment, then press / repeatedly until the correct input symbol (see below) appears on the screen.
For PC input Tools Menu Close Picture Sound Wide Mode Item You can Close Close the Tools Menu. Picture Adjust picture (page 28). Sound Adjust sound (page 31). Wide Mode Select the screen mode.
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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. When you press , you can select from basic TV function: watching TV, viewing external equipment signals, adjusting TV settings. WEGA GATE 1 Press WEGA GATE on the remote. The WEGA GATE control panel appears.
Using TV List in WEGA GATE The TV List feature lets you select TV programs from a list of channel labels. You can assign a label to each channel. (page 36) 1 TV List The TV List panel appears. Return Press M/m to highlight the desired TV channel and press . 01 Introducing WEGA GATE 2 Select TV List from the WEGA GATE control panel and press .
Using Settings Overview of the Settings The following options are available in each menu. Also, see page in parentheses for details of each menu.
PC input signal compatibility chart Options for PC input Picture Display Mode Video Signal Resolution Horizontal Vertical Horizontal (Pixel) VESA frequency frequency × standard (kHz) (Hz) Vertical (Line) VGA 640 × 480 31.5 60 -* 640 × 480 37.5 75 ✔ 640 × 480 43.3 85 ✔ 720 × 400 31.5 70 -* 800 × 600 35.2 56 ✔ 800 × 600 37.9 60 ✔ 800 × 600 46.9 75 ✔ 800 × 600 48.1 72 ✔ 1024 × 768 48.4 60 ✔ 1024 × 768 56.5 70 ✔ 1024 × 768 60 75 ✔ WXGA 1280 × 768 47.
Picture menu You can select the options listed below on the Picture menu. To select options Picture Picture Mode Vivid Reset Iris Picture Brightness S e le c t : End: WEGA GATE En t e r : 1 2 3 4 Press WEGA GATE . Press M/m to select , then press . Press M/m to select , then press . Press M/m to highlight the option, then press . Tip The available options differ depending on the “Picture Mode” setting and input source.
Iris/Picture/Brightness TV Video PC /Color/Hue TV Video “Iris” adjusts the contrast levels. “Picture” increases picture contrast (the color becomes deeper), or decreases it (the color becomes softer). “Brightness” brightens or darkens the picture. “Color” increases or decreases color intensity. “Hue” increases or decreases the green tone. 1 Press 2 Press M/m to set the level, then press to select the option. . Tip “Hue” can only be adjusted for an NTSC color signal (e.g., U.S.A. video tapes).
DRC Palette TV Video Allows you to customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity) using the DRC palette displayed on the screen. Press M/m to adjust Reality, or
Sound menu You can select the options listed below on the Sound menu. To select options Sound Sound Mode Dynamic 1 2 3 4 Reset Treble Bass Balance S e le c t : End: WEGA GATE Ent er : Press . WEGA GATE Press M/m to select , then press Press M/m to select , then press . . Press M/m to highlight the option, then press TV Video PC Note . indicates the available options for TV. indicates the available options for video input. indicates the available options for PC input.
Volume Level TV Video Decreases or increases the sound level. Press
Screen menu You can select the options listed below on the Screen menu. To select options Screen Wide Mode Wide Zoom Auto Wide On 4:3 Default Wide Zoom Display Area Noamal Screen Shift S e le c t : End: WEGA GATE En t e r : 1 2 3 4 Press . WEGA GATE Press M/m to select Press M/m to select , then press . , then press . Press M/m to highlight the option, then press TV Video PC Note . indicates the available options for TV. indicates the available options for video input.
Display Area TV Video Slightly enlarges the screen. Press M/m to select “-1”, or “-2” to enlarge more, then press . To restore the original size, select “Normal”. Screen Shift TV Video Adjusts the screen position horizontally and vertically, however, vertical adjustment is available only in Zoom mode. Press M/m to adjust the vertical position, or
Program menu You can select the options listed below on the Program menu. To select options Program Auto Program 1 2 3 4 Manual Program 1 Digit Direct Off Program Label Program Block S e le c t : End: WEGA GATE En t e r : Press . Press M/m to select , then press . Press M/m to select , then press . Press M/m to highlight the option, then press TV Video PC Auto Program WEGA GATE . indicates the available options for TV. indicates the available options for video input.
Option Description Skip Skips unused channels when you press PROG +/- to select channels. (You can still select a skipped channel using the number buttons.) Press M/m to select “On”, then press . To restore a skipped channel, select “Off”. Sensitivity Adjusts the TV reception sensitivity if the TV signal is too strong and the picture is distorted. Press m to select “Low”, then press VHF Low/ VHF High/ UHF . Tunes in a channel manually.
Program Sorting TV Channels are assigned to the program positions sequentially when they are tuned in during auto-programming. “Program Sorting” allows you to replace the channel assigned to a program position with another channel. 1 Press M/m to select the channel you want to assign to another program position, then press . 2 Press M/m to select the program position you want to assign the channel to, then press . Repeat the procedure in steps 1 and 2 to reassign other channels, if required.
Twin Picture menu To select options Twin Picture 1 2 3 On Off Language Power Saving Press End: WEGA GATE En t e r : , then press . Press M/m to select , then press . Video PC Twin Picture TV . Press M/m to select TV S e le c t : WEGA GATE indicates the available options for TV. indicates the available options for video input. indicates the available options for PC input. Video You can view different pictures at the same time. Press to select “On”. Two screens are displayed.
Setup menu You can select the options listed below on the Setup menu. To select options Setup Game Mode Off Video Label S e le c t : Language English Video2 ( Component ) Off Image Shift Auto End: WEGA GATE En t e r : 1 2 3 4 Press Press M/m to select , then press . Press M/m to select , then press . Press M/m to highlight the option, then press TV Video PC Game Mode TV . WEGA GATE . indicates the available options for TV. indicates the available options for video input.
Video2(Component) TV Video Selects the type of the video jack to be used from those on the left side of the TV. Press M/m to select one of the following, then press . Auto: Activates the component video jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR), however, the composite video jack is selected when the component video jacks are not connected. Off: Activates the composite video jack ( ). Image Shift TV Video PC Corrects the image on your TV.
Timer menu You can select the options listed below on the Timer menu. To select options Timer Sleep Timer Off On Timer S e le c t : End: WEGA GATE En t e r : 1 2 3 4 Press , then press . Press M/m to select , then press . Press M/m to highlight the option, then press TV PC TV . Press M/m to select Video Sleep Timer WEGA GATE . indicates the available options for TV. indicates the available options for video input. indicates the available options for PC input.
Using Optional Equipment Connecting optional equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connect the cables, matching the colors of the plugs with those of the jack.
Connecting to the rear of the TV R L D *2 *1 Digital Satellite Receiver/Digital Terrestrial Receiver DVD player with component output To Y, PB/CB, PR/CR 1/2 (component video input) L (audio input) R (audio input) E 1 3 1 2 Y S PB/CB PR/CR Using Optional Equipment L (MONO) L L To 1 (S video input) t1/3 (video input) L (MONO) (audio input) R (audio input) R R R S G Video game equipment DVD player without component output H To t1/3 (video input) L (MONO) (audio input) R (audio input
DVD recorder VCR To T (video output) L (audio output) F R (audio output) 1 3 1 2 Y S PB/CB PR/CR L (MONO) L L R R R S To L (audio output) R (audio output) 44 GB I Hi-Fi audio equipment
To connect Do this Digital satellite receiver or digital terrestrial receiver D Connect only to the HDMI IN jack. The digital video and audio signals are input from the digital receiver. Programming the remote If the digital receiver has an HDMI jack, connecting via an HDMI cable will provide the best results. If you have Sony VCRs/DVDs and Sony DVD Home Theater Systems/Amplifiers, do the following procedure to program the remote so that you can operate them using this remote.
To check if the code works To Press stop recording REC STOP x pause recording REC PAUSE X (press again to resume recording) Equipment’s codes play H Equipment Code stop x VCR 001*, 002, 003, 004 fast forward M DVD 101*, 151, 201, 202, 203 rewind the tape m Amplifier 301, 302, 303, 304, 401*, 402, 403, 451 pause X (press again to resume normal playback) Aim the remote to the equipment, then press "/1. If the equipment responds, the programming is completed.
To Press To operate an HDD/DVD combo unit pause X (press again to resume normal playback) To search the picture froward or M or m during backward playback specify the previous chapter/ .
Additional Information Replacing the lamp The projection lamp, which illuminates the picture, has a limited life. 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). This television uses a replaceable lamp as its light source. Over time, the screen will gradually grow darker as the lamp ages. Although rare, the lamp may make a small pop and will no longer light up.
6 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. 9 Put the outside lamp cover back in its place. Notes Notes • The lamp is very hot immediately after use. Never touch the glass portion of the lamp or the surrounding parts. • After the used lamp has cooled, place it into the empty box of the replacement lamp. Never put the used lamp into a plastic bag. 7 • Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp.
Channel Coverage Specifications B/G VHF: E2 to E12 / UHF: E21 to E69 / CATV: S01 to S03, S1 to S41 Display Unit Power Requirement: 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Projection System 3 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panels, 1 lens projection system LCD Panel Size 0.73 inch TFT LCD panel Resolution 1,280 pixels × 720 lines Projection Lenses High performance, large-diameter highbrid lens F2.4 Lamp UHP lamp, 100 W, XL-2400 Screen Size: KF-E50A10: 50 inches (approx. 125.
PC IN : VIDEO: (RGB) D-sub 15-pin, analogue RGB, 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, positive AUDIO: Stereo minijack, 0.5 Vrms, 1 kilohm See the PC Input Signal Compatibility Chart on page 27. HDMI IN: HDMI Video: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.
Troubleshooting Check whether the \ 1 indicator is flashing in red. When it is flashing The self-diagnosis function is activated. 1 Measure how many times the \ 1 indicator flashes and stops flashing. For example, the indicator flashes for two seconds, stops flashing for one second, and flashes for two seconds. 2 Press 1 on the TV (front side) to switch it off, disconnect the AC power cord, and inform your dealer or Sony service center of how the indicator flashes (duration and interval).
Cause/Remedy Only snow and noise appear on the screen • Check if the antenna is broken or bent. • Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life (three to five years in normal use, one to two years at the seaside). Picture noise (dotted lines or stripes) • Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, or hair-dryers, etc. • Make sure that the antenna is connected using the antenna cable (not supplied).
Problem Cause/Remedy No color or irregular color when viewing a signal from the Y, PB/CB, PR/CR jacks of 1, 2 • Check the connection of the Y, PB/CB, PR/CR jacks of 1, 2. 1, 2 are firmly seated in • Make sure that the Y, PB/CB, PR/CR plugs of their respective jacks. When displaying the Twin Picture, the quality of the sub screen picture is not as good as that of the main screen picture • The quality of the sub screen picture may be deteriorated depending on the combination of the input signals.
Cause/Remedy The remote does not function • Check that the remote is set correctly for the equipment you are using (VCR, TV, or DVD). • If the remote does not operate the VCR or DVD even when the remote has been set correctly to VCR or DVD, enter the necessary code set as explained in “Programming the remote” (page 45). • Replace the batteries. • If the “High Temperature Warning!” message appears, turn off the TV and wait until the TV’s projection lamp cools down (approximately 5 minutes).
Index Numerics Hue 29 1Digit Direct 36 4:3 Default 33 I A A/B button 9 Advanced Video 30 Antenna, connecting 14 Audio equipment 44 Audio Out 32 Auto Adjustment 34 Auto Program 16, 35 Auto Wide 33 B Image Shift 40 Info ( ) button 8 Initial Reset 40 Input select ( ) button 8 Iris 29 L Lamp ( ) indicator 10 Lamp, replacing 48 Language 39 M Manual Program 35 Mute (%) button 8 Balance 31 Bass 31 Batteries, inserting into the remote 13 BBE 32 Brightness 29 Noise Reduction 29 Normal 20 Number buttons 8,
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