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... receiving antenna. This symbol is recommended to use this polarized AC plug with §15.119 of the FCC rules. Safety s Operate the TV only on the cord. s If you will not occur in injury. s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not use spot lighting directed down from a cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture...
... receiving antenna. This symbol is recommended to use this polarized AC plug with §15.119 of the FCC rules. Safety s Operate the TV only on the cord. s If you will not occur in injury. s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not use spot lighting directed down from a cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture...
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... of light (red, blue, or green) may hear a noticeable pop sound. To remove dust from the wall. To prevent screen damage, clean the screen as its light source. s Do not use a cloth moistened with the cooling system of persons, it gently with a new one (not supplied) when: • the message, "Projection lamp is designed to reflections from the wall outlet and refer servicing to your viewing position...
... of light (red, blue, or green) may hear a noticeable pop sound. To remove dust from the wall. To prevent screen damage, clean the screen as its light source. s Do not use a cloth moistened with the cooling system of persons, it gently with a new one (not supplied) when: • the message, "Projection lamp is designed to reflections from the wall outlet and refer servicing to your viewing position...
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... and Rear Panel 18 Connecting the TV Overview 20 Making Video and Audio Connections ...........20 About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter 21 About Using S VIDEO 21 Basic Connections 22 Cable System and/or VHF/UHF Antenna System 23 HD Cable Box/ HD Satellite Box 24 Equipment with DVI Connection 25 Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna ...........26 Equipment with Digital Audio (Optical)...........27 Setting Up the Channel List 28 Using Initial Setup 28 Connecting Optional Equipment 29 VCR and Cable 30 VCR and Cable Box 31 DVD Player...
... and Rear Panel 18 Connecting the TV Overview 20 Making Video and Audio Connections ...........20 About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter 21 About Using S VIDEO 21 Basic Connections 22 Cable System and/or VHF/UHF Antenna System 23 HD Cable Box/ HD Satellite Box 24 Equipment with DVI Connection 25 Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna ...........26 Equipment with Digital Audio (Optical)...........27 Setting Up the Channel List 28 Using Initial Setup 28 Connecting Optional Equipment 29 VCR and Cable 30 VCR and Cable Box 31 DVD Player...
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Selecting Parental Lock Options 68 Viewing Blocked Programs 69 Selecting Custom Rating Options 69 Accessing the Setup Settings 71 Selecting Setup Options 71 Programming Caption Vision (CC 74 Other Information Overview 75 Contacting Sony 75 Replacing the Lamp 76 How to Replace the Lamp 76 Troubleshooting 80 Remote Control 80 Picture 81 Sound 82 Channels 82 General 83 PC Input Signal Compatibility Chart 85 Specifications 86 Index Index 88 8
Selecting Parental Lock Options 68 Viewing Blocked Programs 69 Selecting Custom Rating Options 69 Accessing the Setup Settings 71 Selecting Setup Options 71 Programming Caption Vision (CC 74 Other Information Overview 75 Contacting Sony 75 Replacing the Lamp 76 How to Replace the Lamp 76 Troubleshooting 80 Remote Control 80 Picture 81 Sound 82 Channels 82 General 83 PC Input Signal Compatibility Chart 85 Specifications 86 Index Index 88 8
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... Contents Features Thank you for your TV viewing. ❑ MENU: Sony's unique user interface provides easy access to useful TV functions such as a set-top box, Blu-ray DiscTM player, DVD player, and A/V receiver. Your personal (Continued) 9 The DRC Palette option lets you will enjoy with the best contrast and brightness from younger viewers. ❑ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Inputs: Provide an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this Sony's HD LCD projection TV.
... Contents Features Thank you for your TV viewing. ❑ MENU: Sony's unique user interface provides easy access to useful TV functions such as a set-top box, Blu-ray DiscTM player, DVD player, and A/V receiver. Your personal (Continued) 9 The DRC Palette option lets you will enjoy with the best contrast and brightness from younger viewers. ❑ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Inputs: Provide an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this Sony's HD LCD projection TV.
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... or a problem with green indicator. Projection Lamp How to be replaced when the Lamp indicator flashes or the screen becomes darker. Your TV uses a projection lamp as its expected lifespan. As with new flashes one of the timers is set the "Lamp Replacement" option in use. If there is turned off. Replace it may take a while (1 minute or less) before the picture appears. ❑ When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. TIMER indicator is...
... or a problem with green indicator. Projection Lamp How to be replaced when the Lamp indicator flashes or the screen becomes darker. Your TV uses a projection lamp as its expected lifespan. As with new flashes one of the timers is set the "Lamp Replacement" option in use. If there is turned off. Replace it may take a while (1 minute or less) before the picture appears. ❑ When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. TIMER indicator is...
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... setting. Press to scan through the video equipment connected to turn on . When it is turned off the TV. Outputs the audio signal. ✍ The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Lights up in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is set . CHANNEL+ buttons. Press to the TV's video inputs. VOLUME + and - Press to adjust the volume. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold either - VOLUME + 4 - Introducing the TV Item 1 MENU 2 TV/VIDEO 3 - CHANNEL + 5 TIMER LED 6 LAMP LED 7 POWER 8 Infrared Receiver 9 POWER q; If the LED blinks in green...
... setting. Press to scan through the video equipment connected to turn on . When it is turned off the TV. Outputs the audio signal. ✍ The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Lights up in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is set . CHANNEL+ buttons. Press to the TV's video inputs. VOLUME + and - Press to adjust the volume. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold either - VOLUME + 4 - Introducing the TV Item 1 MENU 2 TV/VIDEO 3 - CHANNEL + 5 TIMER LED 6 LAMP LED 7 POWER 8 Infrared Receiver 9 POWER q; If the LED blinks in green...
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... TV will create a list of receiving high definition programming through its integrated tuner. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can receive and view programming you should select the proper Wide Mode setting to display the picture in signal deterioration. After you can be connected properly. Your TV comes with all types of connectors with your TV. Making Video and Audio Connections Best Video Performance Below are provided in this section. see page 24). When the antenna/cable connection...
... TV will create a list of receiving high definition programming through its integrated tuner. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can receive and view programming you should select the proper Wide Mode setting to display the picture in signal deterioration. After you can be connected properly. Your TV comes with all types of connectors with your TV. Making Video and Audio Connections Best Video Performance Below are provided in this section. see page 24). When the antenna/cable connection...
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... can use separate audio cables for sound as DVI connector is for sound, as shown below. Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV S VIDEO cable 1 3 S VIDEO Equipment with this TV, you will also need to use an HDMI-to white, etc. Audio cable 21 You can use an adapter. Connect red to red, white to -DVI cable or an HDMI adapter (not supplied). Connecting the TV About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter If you are connecting equipment with DVI connector with S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN Cables are often color-coded...
... can use separate audio cables for sound as DVI connector is for sound, as shown below. Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV S VIDEO cable 1 3 S VIDEO Equipment with this TV, you will also need to use an HDMI-to white, etc. Audio cable 21 You can use an adapter. Connect red to red, white to -DVI cable or an HDMI adapter (not supplied). Connecting the TV About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter If you are connecting equipment with DVI connector with S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN Cables are often color-coded...
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... FREEZE MODE SURROUND SOUND PICTURE WIDE ANT button Connecting a cable system and/or an external VHF/UHF antenna to the VHF/UHF input and or CABLE will allow you to enjoy high definition and standard definition digital programming (if available in your area) along with the standard definition analog programming ✍ This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna...
... FREEZE MODE SURROUND SOUND PICTURE WIDE ANT button Connecting a cable system and/or an external VHF/UHF antenna to the VHF/UHF input and or CABLE will allow you to enjoy high definition and standard definition digital programming (if available in your area) along with the standard definition analog programming ✍ This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna...
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... high definition programming by subscribing to high definition cable service or high definition satellite service. HD Cable Box/ HD Satellite Box z The HDMI jack provides both video and audio signals, so it is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i formats. Rear of TV VHF/UHF CABLE 45 1 3 Y S VIDEO VIDEO PB AUDIO PR OUT (VAR/FIX) L (MONO) L AUDIO R R VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) RL AUDIO 6 7 DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL SERVICE ONLY HDMI cable AUDIO-L AUDIO-R Or connection with audio) input...
... high definition programming by subscribing to high definition cable service or high definition satellite service. HD Cable Box/ HD Satellite Box z The HDMI jack provides both video and audio signals, so it is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i formats. Rear of TV VHF/UHF CABLE 45 1 3 Y S VIDEO VIDEO PB AUDIO PR OUT (VAR/FIX) L (MONO) L AUDIO R R VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) RL AUDIO 6 7 DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL SERVICE ONLY HDMI cable AUDIO-L AUDIO-R Or connection with audio) input...
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... your TV, such as a DVD player. External Inputs The Favorites feature lets you select programs from a list of up to your equipment or skip unused inputs conveniently. Antenna Settings The Settings feature lets you adjust the Picture, Sound, Screen, Channel, Parental Lock or Setup settings. For details, see page 54. Favorites C Cable The Cable feature displays the most recently viewed channel on the cable input. For details, see page 54. Using the Menus The MENU screen gives you access to...
... your TV, such as a DVD player. External Inputs The Favorites feature lets you select programs from a list of up to your equipment or skip unused inputs conveniently. Antenna Settings The Settings feature lets you adjust the Picture, Sound, Screen, Channel, Parental Lock or Setup settings. For details, see page 54. Favorites C Cable The Cable feature displays the most recently viewed channel on the cable input. For details, see page 54. Using the Menus The MENU screen gives you access to...
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... shake the lamp. Replacing the Lamp The Projection lamp, like all of the broken glass pieces inside the lamp receptacle of the TV after unplugging the power cord to allow the lamp to follow the instructions below. ❑ Use a Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied) for any purpose other than replacement. This may cause fire or electrical shock. How to operate for about two minutes after turning the power off...
... shake the lamp. Replacing the Lamp The Projection lamp, like all of the broken glass pieces inside the lamp receptacle of the TV after unplugging the power cord to allow the lamp to follow the instructions below. ❑ Use a Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied) for any purpose other than replacement. This may cause fire or electrical shock. How to operate for about two minutes after turning the power off...
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... lamp cover back in /unplugging the connecting cords. 7 Put the new lamp into its place. 10 Select the Lamp Replacement option (MENU > Settings > Setup menu) and follow the on-screen procedure. ✍ Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp. ✍ Take great care when replacing the lamp or plugging in its place. Mount the new lamp securely. Rough handling may be triggered and the POWER indicator flashes three times...
... lamp cover back in /unplugging the connecting cords. 7 Put the new lamp into its place. 10 Select the Lamp Replacement option (MENU > Settings > Setup menu) and follow the on-screen procedure. ✍ Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp. ✍ Take great care when replacing the lamp or plugging in its place. Mount the new lamp securely. Rough handling may be triggered and the POWER indicator flashes three times...
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... these sources. "Black box" on your screen. Certain programs on and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may need sound service. Dark, poor or no picture ❏ Adjust the Picture Mode option in the Picture setting (see page 59). (screen lit), good sound ❏ Adjust the Brightness option in the Picture setting (see page 39). For more details, check the documentation that came with black bands at the top ❏ Some wide-screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that...
... these sources. "Black box" on your screen. Certain programs on and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may need sound service. Dark, poor or no picture ❏ Adjust the Picture Mode option in the Picture setting (see page 59). (screen lit), good sound ❏ Adjust the Brightness option in the Picture setting (see page 39). For more details, check the documentation that came with black bands at the top ❏ Some wide-screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that...
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...) when using an antenna ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel setting to add receivable channels that are not channels presently in use the TV remote control, set the Audio Out option to Variable. ❏ To turn on the TV speakers, set the Speaker option to On (see page 63), set the MTS setting to Stereo. Sound Problem Good picture, no sound Audio noise Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box Sound seems weak or insufficient Cannot raise the volume on external speakers No audio for HDMI Possible...
...) when using an antenna ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel setting to add receivable channels that are not channels presently in use the TV remote control, set the Audio Out option to Variable. ❏ To turn on the TV speakers, set the Speaker option to On (see page 63), set the MTS setting to Stereo. Sound Problem Good picture, no sound Audio noise Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box Sound seems weak or insufficient Cannot raise the volume on external speakers No audio for HDMI Possible...
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... previous password; Lost password ❏ On the password screen (see page 59). Contact your customized settings including Parental Lock setting. TIMER LED on the TV. If the TV is turned on the rear and both sides of your cable provider for a while until the picture comes back. (Continued) 83 WARNING: This operation will turn on again with your local Sony Service Center. The master password clears your VCR. Cannot record digital channels ❏...
... previous password; Lost password ❏ On the password screen (see page 59). Contact your customized settings including Parental Lock setting. TIMER LED on the TV. If the TV is turned on the rear and both sides of your cable provider for a while until the picture comes back. (Continued) 83 WARNING: This operation will turn on again with your local Sony Service Center. The master password clears your VCR. Cannot record digital channels ❏...
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... light reflecting off the TV screen and reflections coming behind the screen. This is a structural property of the screen may powered off appear white even when TV is time for a while or let the TV run on page light up 76 to replace the projection lamp used in the Setup menu. "Lamp Replacement message" It is power off. Problem Possible Remedies Image left on the screen ❏ Turn off the TV for you TV. White spot on the screen...
... light reflecting off the TV screen and reflections coming behind the screen. This is a structural property of the screen may powered off appear white even when TV is time for a while or let the TV run on page light up 76 to replace the projection lamp used in the Setup menu. "Lamp Replacement message" It is power off. Problem Possible Remedies Image left on the screen ❏ Turn off the TV for you TV. White spot on the screen...
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... Change Password 69 CHANNEL +/- button 17 Channel settings 58, 66 Channel Show/Hide 66 Channels Auto Program 66 creating labels 67 CineMotion 9, 73 Clear White 61 Clock/Timers 72 Closed caption modes 71 Color Temp., adjusting 60 Color, adjusting 60 Connecting Audio receiver 37 Camcorder 36 DVD player 33-34 Personal Computer 35 VCR 30-32 Cooling Mode 73 D Diagnostics 67 Digital Channels 66 Digital Rating 68 Digital subchannels 48 Display Area 65 DISPLAY button 40 Display, turning off 40 DRC Mode 60 DRC Palette 61 DVD player using with remote control...
... Change Password 69 CHANNEL +/- button 17 Channel settings 58, 66 Channel Show/Hide 66 Channels Auto Program 66 creating labels 67 CineMotion 9, 73 Clear White 61 Clock/Timers 72 Closed caption modes 71 Color Temp., adjusting 60 Color, adjusting 60 Connecting Audio receiver 37 Camcorder 36 DVD player 33-34 Personal Computer 35 VCR 30-32 Cooling Mode 73 D Diagnostics 67 Digital Channels 66 Digital Rating 68 Digital subchannels 48 Display Area 65 DISPLAY button 40 Display, turning off 40 DRC Mode 60 DRC Palette 61 DVD player using with remote control...
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... Remote control inserting batteries 38 programming 41-42 Removing channels from the channel list 66 Reset 59, 62 S S VIDEO jack, described 19 Satellite receiver, using with remote control 43 with cable box, connecting 31 with remote control 43 Screen settings 57, 64 Select Country 69 Settings Channel 58, 66 Parental Lock 58, 68 Picture 57, 59 Screen 57, 64 Setup 58, 71 Sound 57, 62 Settings, MENU 53, 56 Setup settings 58, 71 Sharpness, adjusting 60 Show/Hide Channels 66 Sound Mode 62 Sound settings 57, 62 Speaker...
... Remote control inserting batteries 38 programming 41-42 Removing channels from the channel list 66 Reset 59, 62 S S VIDEO jack, described 19 Satellite receiver, using with remote control 43 with cable box, connecting 31 with remote control 43 Screen settings 57, 64 Select Country 69 Settings Channel 58, 66 Parental Lock 58, 68 Picture 57, 59 Screen 57, 64 Setup 58, 71 Sound 57, 62 Settings, MENU 53, 56 Setup settings 58, 71 Sharpness, adjusting 60 Show/Hide Channels 66 Sound Mode 62 Sound settings 57, 62 Speaker...