4-082-881-13(1) Projection TV Operating Instructions KP-43T90 KP-48V90 KP-53S76 KP-53V90 KP-61V90 © 2001 Sony Corporation 01GB01COV-E.
WARNING CAUTION To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Note on Caption Vision ATTENTION This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules. RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS OUVRIR PRECAUCION Note on convergence adjustment Before you use your projection TV, make sure to adjust convergence. For details, see page 19.
Remote Control MUTING In the instructions that follow, we will refer to the buttons on your remote control. (page 20) Keep this flap unfolded and use this page SYSTEM OFF for reference.
Welcome! ........................................ 1 Using This Manual .......................... 1 Precautions ...................................... 2 Important Safeguards .................... 3 For Safety ...................................................... 6 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV ....................... 7 Carrying Your Projection TV ...................... 7 Installing the Projection TV ........................ 7 Connector Types ..........................................
Using This Manual Welcome! Operating Video Equipment ........... 47 Setting the Manufacturer's Code ................ 47 Operating a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (SAT) ...................... 49 Setting the Manufacturer's Code ................ 49 Thank you for purchasing the Sony Color Rear Video Projection TV. This manual is for models KP-43T90, KP48V90, KP-53S76, KP-53V90, KP-61V90.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Precautions Safety Note on cleaning Installing • Operate the 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 projection TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before operating it further.
Important Safeguards For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the set, or described in the operating instructions or service manual. WARNING To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation, use, and servicing of the set.
Important Safeguards (continued) Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. If a snapping or popping sound from a projection TV set is continuous or frequent while the projection TV is operating, unplug the projection TV and consult your dealer or service technician.
Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits. WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.
Important Safeguards (continued) Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) - If the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation. - When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicates a need for service.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Carrying Your Projection TV Installing the Projection TV Carrying the projection TV requires three or more people. Recommended viewing area (Horizontal) For KP-48V90/53S76/53V90/61V90 The projection TV has been equipped with casters for easy movement on a hard surface. Please move your projection TV using the casters. Recommended viewing area (Vertical) mi n. 2.4 mi m n. (a 2.1 mi m 61 ppro n. ( " 1 ap x. mi .8m p 8f 5 n. 3" ro (ap t.) 1.5 x. 7f m 48 pro t.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) CONTROL S cable Connector Types You may find it necessary to use some of the following connector types during set up. Sony cable for CONTROL S connection. This feature is exclusive to Sony products and allow greater control of all Sony equipment. Coaxial cable Push into connection. Standard TV cable and antenna cable Plug Type Push into connection. Screw-on Type Screw into connection.
C 75-ohm coaxial cable (Rear of projection TV) VHF/UHF • VHF Coaxial cable (No connection “TO CONVERTER” in this case) and Antenna cable EAC-66 U/V mixer (not supplied) • UHF 300-ohm twin lead cable (Rear of projection TV) AUX TO CONVERTER Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals requiring a cable box* only for certain channels (e.g. HBO, SHOWTIME, etc.) VHF/UHF *Cable box Select Cable or ANT mode by pressing ANT on the remote control.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting a cable TV system/ antenna to a VCR (Rear of projection TV) AUX 1 Attach the coaxial cable from the TO CONVERTER incoming cable connection or antenna to VHF/UHF IN on the VCR.
Note: • To view scrambled channels through the cable box, select the video input which the cable box is connected to by pressing TV/ VIDEO. * If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. ** If you are connecting a monaural VCR, connect only the single audio output to the left (MONO) input on the projection TV. 11 01GB05BAS-E.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting a satellite receiver (SAT) 1 Connect the cable from the satellite (Rear of projection TV) antenna to the satellite receiver. AUX 2 Attach the coaxial cable from the incoming TO CONVERTER cable connection or antenna to VHF/UHF on the projection TV.
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting a satellite receiver (SAT) and a VCR 1 Connect the cable from the satellite 2 3 4 5 antenna to the satellite receiver. Attach the coaxial cable from the incoming cable connection or antenna to VHF/UHF IN on the VCR. Using a coaxial cable, connect VHF/UHF OUT on the VCR to VHF/UHF on the projection TV. Using AUDIO and S VIDEO* cables, connect AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT on the satellite receiver to AUDIO and S VIDEO IN on the VCR.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting a DTV (digital television) receiver Before connecting, be sure to read the Operating Instructions of the DTV receiver. S VIDEO 1 Attach the coaxial cable from the roof antenna to VHF/UHF IN (DTV) on the DTV receiver. 2 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT on the DTV receiver to AUDIO and S VIDEO IN on the projection TV (White-AUDIO Left, RedAUDIO Right).
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting a DVD Player (Upper illustration) Using an AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect AUDIO and S VIDEO IN on the projection TV to AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT on the DVD Player (White-AUDIO Left, RedAUDIO Right).
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting an audio system For more dynamic sound, connect an audio system to the projection TV. (Rear of projection TV) 1 Using an AUDIO cable, connect AUDIO (VAR/FIX) OUT on the projection TV to one of the unused Line inputs (e.g. Tape2, AUX1, etc.) on the stereo. 2 Set the stereo to the chosen Line input and use the Audio menu to set the audio output and switch the TV’s speakers off.
Connecting a Sony SAVA series speaker system Use this connection to control the speaker’s Dolby* Pro Logic surround system and super woofer mode with the remote control. (see “SAVA SP Control” on page 28) 1 Using the AUDIO cable supplied with the speaker to AUDIO (VAR/FIX) OUT on the projection TV. 2 Using the CONTROL S cable, connect CONTROL S IN on the speaker to CONTROL S OUT on the projection TV. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.
Basic Set Up Using the Remote Control Inserting the batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the remote control’s battery compartment. Notes: • Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an extended period. • Handle the remote control with care.
3 Press VOLUME – to continue. – VOLUME + To perform AUTO SET UP again Continue to Auto Program ? Yes : [CH+] No : [CH–] FLASH FOCUS TV/VIDEO SET UP MENU FLASH FOCUS 4 Press CHANNEL + to preset channels automatically. – CHANNEL + Press SET UP inside the drop-down panel on the projection TV and perform steps 2-4 above. Press SET UP again to exit. Press FLASH FOCUS.
Using Your New Projection TV (continued) Watching the TV Many TV features can be accessed directly through the remote control. The following chart will explain the function of some buttons found on your remote control. Using the White Labeled Buttons for Projection TV Operations TV (FUNCTION) Activates the remote control for use with the projection TV. TV POWER Turns the projection TV on and off. If a video input indication (e.g.
REFER TO THE ILLUSTRATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL ON THE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS MANUAL AS YOU REVIEW THIS CHART Using the White Labeled Buttons for Projection TV Operations TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to scroll through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 and VIDEO 4. If you select “Skip” as a “Video Label” in the Set Up menu, your projection TV will skip the video input you selected. (see “Video Label” on page 35) JUMP Press to alternate or jump back and forth between two channels.
Using Your New Projection TV (continued) REFER TO THE ILLUSTRATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL ON THE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS MANUAL AS YOU REVIEW THIS CHART Using the White Labeled Buttons for Projection TV Operations CC Press repeatedly to scroll through available displays: XDS (Extended Data Service) Displays a network name, program name, program type, program length, program description, call letters and time of the show if the broadcaster offers this service.
Watching Two Programs at One Time — PIP The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature allows you to view two channels simultaneously, one in the full size “main” picture and one in a smaller “window” picture. Using the Yellow Labeled Buttons for PIP Operations You can move the window picture to any location on the screen. (Free Layout Picturein Picture) The symbol “b” or “B” indicates which picture's TV channel or input source can be changed.
Using Your New Projection TV (continued) REFER TO THE ILLUSTRATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL ON THE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS MANUAL AS YOU REVIEW THIS CHART Using the Yellow Labeled Buttons for PIP Operations CH or 0 - 9 JUMP or and ENTER Press to select the TV channel on which the symbol “b” is displayed. (for details, see “Watching the TV” on page 20) Speed Surf 1 Press and hold CH + or – to change the channel number rapidly. 2 Release to display the desired channel.
Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) Learning Menu Selection 3 Press V or v to highlight the desired Set Up Parental Control Caption Vision: CC1 Language: English Video Label Flash Focus: No option. Use the MENU button to access a menu and use the V, v, B, b and buttons to alter the settings. Use the following example to learn how to modify settings. Set Up Parental Control Caption Vision: CC1 Language: English Video Label Flash Focus: No ch Move 1 Press the MENU button. Move The main menu appears.
Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) Using the Video Menu Video Mode: Vivid Picture Adjustment Color Temp: Cool Noise Reduction :Off Mode Customized picture viewing ch Move Select End MENU For detailed information on using the remote control to modify menu settings, refer to “Learning Menu Selection” on page 25.
Using the Audio Menu Treble Sound adjustment ch Audio Treble Bass Balance MTS/SAP: Stereo On Steady Sound: Effect: Surround Speaker: On Audio Out: Variable SAVA SP Control Move Select End } Sliders Display , Highlight Sound adjustment Balance Sound adjustment MTS/SAP MENU For detailed information on using the remote control to modify menu settings, refer to “Learning Menu Selection” on page 25. To select the Audio Bass Enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programs.
Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) Speaker Custom selection of audio output source Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustment SAVA SP Control Controls Sony SAVA speaker’s mode. On: Select to listen to the sound from the projection TV speakers alone. Off: Select to turn off the projection TV speakers and listen to the projection TV’s sound only through an external audio system’s speakers. See “Connecting an audio system” on page 16.
Using the Timer Menu Daylight Savings Automatically adjusts the time. Timer Daylight Savings: On Current Time Timer Current Time ch - - Move Necessary for the Timer. - - : - - AM Select End MENU After setting the clock you can use the timer to turn the projection TV on and off. For detailed information on using the remote control to modify menu settings, refer to “Learning Menu Selection” on page 25.
Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) Using the Channel Set Up Menu ch ch Channel Set Up Channel Label Favorite Channel :Auto Channel Skip/Add Auto Program Cable: On Move Select End To select the Channel Set Up menu: , Highlight ch Easy recognition of the channel you are watching MENU For detailed information on using the remote control to modify menu settings, refer to “Learning Menu Selection” on page 25.
Channel Skip/Add Skips unnecessary channels. Auto Program Automatic channel presetting Cable Cable system setting After AUTO SET UP, you can erase unnecessary Channel Skip/Add 1: Skip channels from the channel preset memory. 2: Skip 3: Add 4: Add With the Channel Skip/Add window open: 5: Add 6: Add 1 Press V or v to select the desired channel. You can 7: Add 8: Add view the channel that is selected with the Channel Add 9: Select channel Move Select End MENU Skip/Add menu in the sub screen.
Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) Setting and Selecting Favorite Channel The Favorite Channel feature of your projection TV enables easy access to the eight channels that you preset (or the last channel that you were watching). Your Favorite Channel options can be set automatically or manually. The factory setting for “Favorite Channel” is “Auto.” When “Favorite Channel” is set to “Auto,” the last eight channels selected with the 0–9 buttons will be set as Favorite Channel options.
Changing Favorite Channel choices You have the option of returning to the Favorite Channel screen to adjust any of your favorite channel choices. Simply proceed as described in “Setting Favorite Channel manually” (skip step 2 if “Manual” is already selected). When you reach step 3, select the position you want to change and press . Press V or v to select a new channel. ch Favorite Channel 1. 6 2. 2 3. 10 SPTN 4. 20 5. 30 6. 40 7. 50 8.
Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) Using the Set Up Menu Set Up Parental Control Caption Vision: CC1 Language: English Video Label Flash Focus: No Parental Control Blocks programs unsuitable for children. Allows you to block TV programs that you feel are unsuitable for your children. (see “Using the Parental Control Feature” on page 36 for details) ch Caption Vision Move Select End Television closed caption display MENU Some programs are broadcast with Caption Vision.
Video Label Easy recognition of connected equipment (e.g. SAT, VHS, etc.) This feature allows you to label each input mode so that you can easily identify the connected equipment (e.g. you can label VIDEO 1 IN as VHS). With the Video Label window open: 1 Press V or v to select the input mode you want to label and press . 2 Press V or v to select the label and press .
Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) Using the Parental Control Feature The TV programs and movies shown on TV are given a rating signal based on the following rating systems. In U.S.A.: U.S. Television Parental Guidelines to rate television programs (U.S.
7 Press V or v to select “On,” and press . Parental Control Country: U.S.A. P a r e n t a l L o c k : On Rating: Child Change Password Move Select End MENU 8 Press V or v to select “Rating,” and press menu. (see page 34) 9 Press V or v to select a desired rating (“Child,” “Youth” and “Young Adult”), and press . If you want to select the ratings from “Custom,” go to step 4 of “Selecting a Custom Rating in U.S.A.
Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) To unlock the Parental Control feature temporarily 3 Press V or v to select “Rating,” and press Selecting a Custom Rating in U.S.A. . When you select a Parental Control program, no sound or picture except for a channel number will appear. The indicator is displayed. To view the program, follow the steps below. If you want to select the ratings to be blocked from “Custom” once you have activated the Parental Control feature (page 37), follow the procedure below.
7 Press V or v to select “ ,” and press First, select a TV rating. 5 Press V or v to select “TV Rating,” and press . . The indicator automatically appears beside the selected rating and all “higher” ratings, indicating that the programs that match the ratings will be blocked.
Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) 13 Press V or v to select the movie rating to 10 Repeat steps 8 and 9 for other extenders. be blocked, and press All programs that match the ratings you select and higher, except for the extenders that were canceled, will be blocked. 11 After setting of the TV rating is complete, press V or v to select “ ,” and press . Movie G PG PG–13 R NC–17 X . Rating – – – – – – Block rating Move Select For a description of the NR and N/A ratings, see page 44.
3 Press V or v to select the type of programs to be blocked, and press Custom Rating TV Rating Movie Rating Unrated: VVii ee w A l ll V TV Mo v i e M B o t hh Block all unrated programming Move Select End MENU To block ... Select ... . 3 Press V or v to select “Rating,” and press Selecting a Custom Rating in Canada .
Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) 5 Press V or v to select the rating you want 7 Press V or v to select “ ,” and press to block, and press . The selected rating appears. Canadian English Rating English Rating C G C8+ PG 14+ 18+ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1 Select “Parental Control” from the Set Up menu.
4 Enter a new four digit password using the 0–9 buttons. Parental Control Country: U.S.A Parental Lock: On Rating: Child Change Password Confirm ____ Confirm password Move End MENU 5 Enter the password set in step 4 again to confirm. If you entered it incorrectly, “Password incorrect” appears. Re-enter the correct password. 6 Press MENU to exit the menu.
Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) U.S. movie ratings U.S. movie ratings are for movies (including those shown on TV) rated according to the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) Guidelines. G (General Audiences—All Ages Admitted): In G-rated films no strong words are used, the violence is at a minimum, nudity and sex scenes are not present, nor is there any drug use. PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.
TV-NR (Not Rated/Unrated): This is a program broadcast without any rating, such as news, news flashes or sports. Note: The TV-NR rating is shown as “Unrated” in the menu. About the extenders of U.S. TV ratings TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA ratings have additional content ratings called “extenders” to define additional viewing limits.
Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) C8+ (Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own): Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict; or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television. There will be no profanity, nudity or sexual content. PG (Parental Guidance): Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for younger children.
Operating Video Equipment Setting the Manufacturer's Code You can use the supplied remote control to operate Sony or non-Sony video equipment that has an infrared sensor. Press CODE SET, DVD/VTR (FUNCTION), and the 0-9 buttons to enter the manufacturer’s code number (see the following chart), then press ENTER. For example, to operate a Sony 8mm VCR: CODE SET FUNCTION DVD/VTR ENTER 3 0 2 If the remote control doesn’t work • See the tips on page 49.
Operating Video Equipment (continued) MDP manufacturer code numbers Operating a VCR using the remote control Manufacturer To turn On/Off Code Sony Panasonic Mistubishi 701 704, 710 702 DVD Player manufacturer code numbers Manufacturer Code Sony Panasonic Pioneer RCA Toshiba 751 753 752 755 754 Tips z • In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your non-Sony video equipment with the supplied remote control. In this case, please use the equipment's own remote control.
Operating a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (SAT) Setting the Manufacturer's Code You can program the supplied remote control to operate a cable box or satellite receiver. Press CODE SET, SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION), and the 0-9 buttons to enter the manufacturer’s code number (see the following chart), then press ENTER.
Troubleshooting If, after reading the following instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony projection TV, please call one of the following numbers (English only). Customers in the continental United States contact the Direct Response Center at: 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Customers in Canada contact the Customer Relations Center at: (416) 499-SONY (7669) The picture turns off and the • The projection TV is equipped with a self-diagnosis function.
Cannot receive upper channels (UHF) when using an antenna • Make sure “Cable” is “Off” in the Channel Set Up menu. (see “Cable” on page 31) • Use “Auto Program” to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV’s memory. (see “Auto Program” on page 31) No color • Adjust “Color” in the Video menu. (see “Picture Adjustment” on page 26) • Black and white programs cannot be seen in color. • Perform AUTO SET UP again using the SET UP button to return to the factory preset condition.
Specifications Projection system 3 picture tubes, 3 lenses, horizontal in-line system Picture tube 7-inch high-brightness monochrome tubes (6.3 raster size), with optical coupling and liquid cooling system Projection lenses High performance, large diameter hybrid lens F1.
Index A Adjusting sliders ......................... 26, 27 ANT button ................................. 22, 24 Antenna cable ...................................... 9 Antenna connector ............................. 8 Audio button ............................... 22 Audio menu operations ........ 27, 28 Audio Out .......................................... 28 (Fixed/Variable) Audio/Video cable ............................. 8 Auto Program ............................. 19, 31 AUTO SET UP .........................
Index (continued) TV/VIDEO ................................... 23 R Remote control .................................. 18 Graphic Illustration ... (inside cover) RESET button .............................. 26, 27 S S Video cable ....................................... 8 Safety .................................................... 2 SAP ..................................................... 27 SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION) ............ 49 Satellite receiver (SAT) operation .. 49 SET UP button ...........................
