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SOURCES. The Sony Guide to the "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" televisions, bigger is the essential source for today's home theaters. SOUND. What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound ... into one easy purchase, a DVD player offers studioquality pictures, CD-quality sound and access to the over ten thousand movies available on DVD! In one powerful experience. To reproduce the full impact of surround sound, home theaters use at least 27 inches diagonal. Home theater requires a big screen, at least a 5.1-channel...
SOURCES. The Sony Guide to the "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" televisions, bigger is the essential source for today's home theaters. SOUND. What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound ... into one easy purchase, a DVD player offers studioquality pictures, CD-quality sound and access to the over ten thousand movies available on DVD! In one powerful experience. To reproduce the full impact of surround sound, home theaters use at least 27 inches diagonal. Home theater requires a big screen, at least a 5.1-channel...
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..."high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television, you should give serious consideration to sports and other programming on HDNet. Powerful on ...selected channels. The DIRECTV service provides digital picture quality, plus a long list of the expanded DIRECTV channel lineup. Dolby Digital optical passthrough. The infrared "blaster" supplied with your A/V receiver. High Definition reception. The Sony...options into the record mode and turn it into your local TV channels, brought to choose from , you'll want to connect...
..."high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television, you should give serious consideration to sports and other programming on HDNet. Powerful on ...selected channels. The DIRECTV service provides digital picture quality, plus a long list of the expanded DIRECTV channel lineup. Dolby Digital optical passthrough. The infrared "blaster" supplied with your A/V receiver. High Definition reception. The Sony...options into the record mode and turn it into your local TV channels, brought to choose from , you'll want to connect...
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...-shot® camera or Handycam® camcorder and into the television's Memory Stick slot! 3D Comb filter. Powered by the MID circuit, this way, Sony achieves a picture that takes full advantage of picture conditions. Unlike conventional circuitry, the WEGA Engine system maintains the picture in... connection from the chrominance (C). The 3D comb filter analyzes the picture over -the-air digital TV broadcasts that helps determine the picture quality of the Aperture Grill by 65%. The Sony Guide to Home Theater 27 Behind the screen, we've reduced the spacing or "pitch"...
...-shot® camera or Handycam® camcorder and into the television's Memory Stick slot! 3D Comb filter. Powered by the MID circuit, this way, Sony achieves a picture that takes full advantage of picture conditions. Unlike conventional circuitry, the WEGA Engine system maintains the picture in... connection from the chrominance (C). The 3D comb filter analyzes the picture over -the-air digital TV broadcasts that helps determine the picture quality of the Aperture Grill by 65%. The Sony Guide to Home Theater 27 Behind the screen, we've reduced the spacing or "pitch"...
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... the surround sound you want optical or coaxial digital inputs for component video (Y/PB/PR) inputs and outputs that the type of power amplifiers you have a High Definition monitor television, look for connecting your DVD player, DIRECTV receiver and television. Make sure the receiver...the number of inputs and outputs matches your other equipment, especially your DVD player. Power amplifiers. You'll also want . Make sure that can support 480p and 1080i signals. The Sony Guide to Home Theater 32 As the nerve center of your entire A/V system, your receiver needs...
... the surround sound you want optical or coaxial digital inputs for component video (Y/PB/PR) inputs and outputs that the type of power amplifiers you have a High Definition monitor television, look for connecting your DVD player, DIRECTV receiver and television. Make sure the receiver...the number of inputs and outputs matches your other equipment, especially your DVD player. Power amplifiers. You'll also want . Make sure that can support 480p and 1080i signals. The Sony Guide to Home Theater 32 As the nerve center of your entire A/V system, your receiver needs...
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... a Subwoofer for speaker placement. You can be dictated by their own, internal power amplifier. Most Center speakers are driven by your Center speaker from the actors on a cabinet or shelf. The Sony Guide to be large, floor standing speakers. Most subwoofers are "active," which .... Center speakers are often designed to Home Theater 34 Your choice will prevent fields from the speakers' magnets from interfering with the TV picture. Surround speakers. plus a cosmetically and sonically matching subwoofer. The Center channel is coming directly from the same brand...
... a Subwoofer for speaker placement. You can be dictated by their own, internal power amplifier. Most Center speakers are driven by your Center speaker from the actors on a cabinet or shelf. The Sony Guide to be large, floor standing speakers. Most subwoofers are "active," which .... Center speakers are often designed to Home Theater 34 Your choice will prevent fields from the speakers' magnets from interfering with the TV picture. Surround speakers. plus a cosmetically and sonically matching subwoofer. The Center channel is coming directly from the same brand...
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...pause live TV and the ability to hold 80 hours of modern surround sound systems. Most subwoofers are also "active," meaning that fills their own power amplifier. Simplifies... love of music. A flat panel television display type in "lines of the Sony FD Trinitron CRT that records video onto a hard drive. the point of video... hate Pan & Scan because it disrupts the director's original vision. The opposite of bass. Decodes MTS stereo TV broadcasts. S-Video connection. Resolution. Stereo Broadcast Reception. A specialized loudspeaker that project onto a translucent...
...pause live TV and the ability to hold 80 hours of modern surround sound systems. Most subwoofers are also "active," meaning that fills their own power amplifier. Simplifies... love of music. A flat panel television display type in "lines of the Sony FD Trinitron CRT that records video onto a hard drive. the point of video... hate Pan & Scan because it disrupts the director's original vision. The opposite of bass. Decodes MTS stereo TV broadcasts. S-Video connection. Resolution. Stereo Broadcast Reception. A specialized loudspeaker that project onto a translucent...
Operating Instructions
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... sell recordings made with the TruSurround technology. in the spaces provided below. and is protected under U.S. and are trademarks of the projection TV, below the Sony logo, on the sticker, and also on the cord. Patent No. 4,638,258 and 4,482,866. BBE and BBE Symbol...No. 3 SRS and TruSurround are unable to install the projection TV in a room where the floor and walls are registered trademarks of this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for several days, disconnect the power by qualified service personnel before operating it checked by pulling ...
... sell recordings made with the TruSurround technology. in the spaces provided below. and is protected under U.S. and are trademarks of the projection TV, below the Sony logo, on the sticker, and also on the cord. Patent No. 4,638,258 and 4,482,866. BBE and BBE Symbol...No. 3 SRS and TruSurround are unable to install the projection TV in a room where the floor and walls are registered trademarks of this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for several days, disconnect the power by qualified service personnel before operating it checked by pulling ...
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... normal for future reference. Alternate Warning for the set with a soft cloth. If you are not sure of the type of the projection TV. Always turn the set through the cabinet slots as thinner or benzine for a long period of time, it gently with a threewire ... power supplied to fit, contact your dealer or service technician. Consult qualified service personnel. 4 Important Safeguards For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this can result in fire or electric shock. This is a safety feature. Cleaning Clean the cabinet of the projection TV ...
... normal for future reference. Alternate Warning for the set with a soft cloth. If you are not sure of the type of the projection TV. Always turn the set through the cabinet slots as thinner or benzine for a long period of time, it gently with a threewire ... power supplied to fit, contact your dealer or service technician. Consult qualified service personnel. 4 Important Safeguards For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this can result in fire or electric shock. This is a safety feature. Cleaning Clean the cabinet of the projection TV ...
Operating Instructions
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.... Be sure the antenna system is subject to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. The set where the power cord is grounded so as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is installed, follow the precautions below. An appliance and...NEC: National Electrical Code Antenna lead-in wire Antenna lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of projection TV. Antenna Grounding According to the NEC Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for the specific model of antenna discharge unit,...
.... Be sure the antenna system is subject to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. The set where the power cord is grounded so as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is installed, follow the precautions below. An appliance and...NEC: National Electrical Code Antenna lead-in wire Antenna lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of projection TV. Antenna Grounding According to the NEC Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for the specific model of antenna discharge unit,...
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...has been damaged. ❑ If the set . Refer all servicing to follow the instructions mentioned below. ❑ Carry the projection TV with the specified number of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are ...the projection TV tightly when carrying it. 6 Lightning For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for service. Improper adjustment of other hazards. For Safety Be careful when moving the projection TV When you to lightning and power-...
...has been damaged. ❑ If the set . Refer all servicing to follow the instructions mentioned below. ❑ Carry the projection TV with the specified number of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are ...the projection TV tightly when carrying it. 6 Lightning For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for service. Improper adjustment of other hazards. For Safety Be careful when moving the projection TV When you to lightning and power-...
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... S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 19 Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the cable TV cable to the VCR's IN jack. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR's OUT jack to the projection TV's VHF/UHF jack. 3 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the VCR's Audio and...
... S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 19 Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the cable TV cable to the VCR's IN jack. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR's OUT jack to the projection TV's VHF/UHF jack. 3 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the VCR's Audio and...
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... power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the Cable TV cable to the projection TV's VHF/UHF jack. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the TV's TO CONVERTER jack to the cable box's IN jack. Change channels using your projection TV when the signal is sent to the projection TV,...5 Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR's OUT jack to the projection TV's AUX jack. ✍ To view scrambled channels, set your projection TV to switch between unscrambled signals coming straight into the projection TV and scrambled signals coming in through your cable box. 20 regular cable ...
... power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the Cable TV cable to the projection TV's VHF/UHF jack. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the TV's TO CONVERTER jack to the cable box's IN jack. Change channels using your projection TV when the signal is sent to the projection TV,...5 Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR's OUT jack to the projection TV's AUX jack. ✍ To view scrambled channels, set your projection TV to switch between unscrambled signals coming straight into the projection TV and scrambled signals coming in through your cable box. 20 regular cable ...
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...sound. ✍ You cannot record signals from equipment connected to the video input intended for Tape Editing Connecting two VCRs together, then into the projection TV, allows you are playing on one is recording on your VCRs have an S VIDEO jack: For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO ... the Y, PB, PR input. 22 Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the playback VCR's S VIDEO OUT jack to the projection TV's AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks. 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 ...
...sound. ✍ You cannot record signals from equipment connected to the video input intended for Tape Editing Connecting two VCRs together, then into the projection TV, allows you are playing on one is recording on your VCRs have an S VIDEO jack: For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO ... the Y, PB, PR input. 22 Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the playback VCR's S VIDEO OUT jack to the projection TV's AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks. 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 ...
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Rear of the S VIDEO cable. Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver's SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite ...
Rear of the S VIDEO cable. Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver's SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite ...
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...Consult your VCR's operating manual for instructions. ✍ Use TV/VIDEO to the TV's AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of projection TV Satellite receiver Satellite antenna cable AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white...all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver's SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR's VHF/UHF IN jack. 3 Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR's OUT jack to the projection TV's ...
...Consult your VCR's operating manual for instructions. ✍ Use TV/VIDEO to the TV's AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of projection TV Satellite receiver Satellite antenna cable AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white...all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver's SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR's VHF/UHF IN jack. 3 Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR's OUT jack to the projection TV's ...
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Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting an Audio Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using audio cables, connect the projection TV's AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) jacks to the audio receiver's audio LINE IN jacks. Rear of projection TV AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) RK-74A (not supplied) Line input 25
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting an Audio Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using audio cables, connect the projection TV's AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) jacks to the audio receiver's audio LINE IN jacks. Rear of projection TV AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) RK-74A (not supplied) Line input 25
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...jacks. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD player's Y, PB and PR jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y, CB and CR, or Y, B-Y and R-Y. Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a DVD ...) AUDIO-L (white) If so, connect the cables to like colors. 2 Using an audio cable, connect the DVD player's Audio OUT jacks to the projection TV's AUDIO IN jacks. DVD player VMC-10HG (not supplied) PR PB Y Rear of inputs that you used for the video connection (VIDEO IN 5 or...
...jacks. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD player's Y, PB and PR jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y, CB and CR, or Y, B-Y and R-Y. Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a DVD ...) AUDIO-L (white) If so, connect the cables to like colors. 2 Using an audio cable, connect the DVD player's Audio OUT jacks to the projection TV's AUDIO IN jacks. DVD player VMC-10HG (not supplied) PR PB Y Rear of inputs that you used for the video connection (VIDEO IN 5 or...
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...) DVD player S VIDEO AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) RK-74A (not supplied) ✍ Use TV/VIDEO on page 26. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using audio cables, connect the DVD player's Audio OUT jacks to the projection TV's AUDIO IN jacks. 2 Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the DVD player's S VIDEO jack to...
...) DVD player S VIDEO AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) RK-74A (not supplied) ✍ Use TV/VIDEO on page 26. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using audio cables, connect the DVD player's Audio OUT jacks to the projection TV's AUDIO IN jacks. 2 Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the DVD player's S VIDEO jack to...
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... video cables, connect the Digital TV Set-top box's Y, PB and PR jacks to the projection TV. ✍ The Y, PB and PR jacks do not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to view 480p, 720p and 1080i formats. Disconnect all power sources before making any equipment connected... into the Y, PB and PR connectors. ✍ This projection TV is not compatible with digital TV receivers configured with RGB or VGA output connectors. Component input is ...
... video cables, connect the Digital TV Set-top box's Y, PB and PR jacks to the projection TV. ✍ The Y, PB and PR jacks do not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to view 480p, 720p and 1080i formats. Disconnect all power sources before making any equipment connected... into the Y, PB and PR connectors. ✍ This projection TV is not compatible with digital TV receivers configured with RGB or VGA output connectors. Component input is ...
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Installing and Connecting the 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 64) 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 projection TV. 3 Using a VIDEO cable, connect VIDEO...
Installing and Connecting the 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 64) 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 projection TV. 3 Using a VIDEO cable, connect VIDEO...