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...Indicators 12 Projection Lamp 12 Installing the TV 13 Carrying Your TV 13 Take Precaution during Installation 13 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over ..........14 When Installing Your TV against a Wall.........14 Recommended Viewing Area 15 TV Controls and Connectors 16 Front Panel 16 Side and Rear Panel 18 Connecting the TV Overview 20...47 Using the FREEZE Button 47 Using the GUIDE Button 48 Using the WIDE Button 49 Using the WIDE Button in PC Mode 50 Using the WIDE Button in PC Mode continued. 51 Using the Menus Overview of MENU 52 Navigating and Selecting Items 54 Using ...
...Indicators 12 Projection Lamp 12 Installing the TV 13 Carrying Your TV 13 Take Precaution during Installation 13 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over ..........14 When Installing Your TV against a Wall.........14 Recommended Viewing Area 15 TV Controls and Connectors 16 Front Panel 16 Side and Rear Panel 18 Connecting the TV Overview 20...47 Using the FREEZE Button 47 Using the GUIDE Button 48 Using the WIDE Button 49 Using the WIDE Button in PC Mode 50 Using the WIDE Button in PC Mode continued. 51 Using the Menus Overview of MENU 52 Navigating and Selecting Items 54 Using ...
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...the TV. Installing the TV Carrying Your TV Carrying the TV requires at least two people. When moving the TV. Climbing on the lower portion of the TV. Doing so may cause it to unplug them before moving the TV, place... of children and the TV, keep children away from the TV during Installation If you have connected cables and cords, be sure to fall and damage the TV. 13 Introducing the TV Do not grasp the ...pedestal or the front panel of the TV while grasping the top with the other hand, as shown in the hole on or pushing the TV or...
...the TV. Installing the TV Carrying Your TV Carrying the TV requires at least two people. When moving the TV. Climbing on the lower portion of the TV. Doing so may cause it to unplug them before moving the TV, place... of children and the TV, keep children away from the TV during Installation If you have connected cables and cords, be sure to fall and damage the TV. 13 Introducing the TV Do not grasp the ...pedestal or the front panel of the TV while grasping the top with the other hand, as shown in the hole on or pushing the TV or...
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.... Blocking the ventilation opening of the cooling fan may damage the TV. 12 inches (approx. 30cm) 4 inches (10cm) 4 inches (10cm) 4 inches (10cm) 14 Using the TV stand with support belts ❑ Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU-RG11S (for KDF- 42E2000)/SU-RG12S (for KDF-46E2000...)/SU-RG12L (for KDF50/55E2000) with a support belt designed for your TV. ✍ When using the SU-RG11S (for KDF-42E2000)/SU-RG12S (for KDF46E2000)/SU-RG12L (for KDF-50/55E2000) stand for your TV...
.... Blocking the ventilation opening of the cooling fan may damage the TV. 12 inches (approx. 30cm) 4 inches (10cm) 4 inches (10cm) 4 inches (10cm) 14 Using the TV stand with support belts ❑ Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU-RG11S (for KDF- 42E2000)/SU-RG12S (for KDF-46E2000...)/SU-RG12L (for KDF50/55E2000) with a support belt designed for your TV. ✍ When using the SU-RG11S (for KDF-42E2000)/SU-RG12S (for KDF46E2000)/SU-RG12L (for KDF-50/55E2000) stand for your TV...
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For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below. mmiinn.. 6.8 6.6 6.2 5.9 ft. ft. Model KDF-42E2000 KDF-46E2000 KDF-50E2000 KDF-55E2000 Viewing distance min. 5.9 ft. (approx. 1.8 m) min. 6.2 ft. (... 2.0 1.9 1.8 m) m) m) m) 30˚ 30˚ 15 Your viewing position may affect the normal TV operating temperature. ft. min. Never install the TV as it may affect the picture quality. Introducing the TV Recommended Viewing Area ✍ Do not install the TV near any ventilation, as follows Air circulation is blocked Air blown into cooling...
For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below. mmiinn.. 6.8 6.6 6.2 5.9 ft. ft. Model KDF-42E2000 KDF-46E2000 KDF-50E2000 KDF-55E2000 Viewing distance min. 5.9 ft. (approx. 1.8 m) min. 6.2 ft. (... 2.0 1.9 1.8 m) m) m) m) 30˚ 30˚ 15 Your viewing position may affect the normal TV operating temperature. ft. min. Never install the TV as it may affect the picture quality. Introducing the TV Recommended Viewing Area ✍ Do not install the TV near any ventilation, as follows Air circulation is blocked Air blown into cooling...
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... ✍ The Auto Program setup in the initial setup does not apply for installations that use a cable box for each time you turn on the TV as a reminder until you complete the Auto Program. The Initial Setup screen appears. 2 Press V or v to highlight "Yes" then press . Auto...message "First please connect cable and/or antenna" appears. A progress bar is displayed while available channels are connected. ✍ Auto Program may require 50+ minutes for the current input (VHF/UHF antenna or CABLE). To run Initial Setup the first time you selected "No" during the Initial Setup...
... ✍ The Auto Program setup in the initial setup does not apply for installations that use a cable box for each time you turn on the TV as a reminder until you complete the Auto Program. The Initial Setup screen appears. 2 Press V or v to highlight "Yes" then press . Auto...message "First please connect cable and/or antenna" appears. A progress bar is displayed while available channels are connected. ✍ Auto Program may require 50+ minutes for the current input (VHF/UHF antenna or CABLE). To run Initial Setup the first time you selected "No" during the Initial Setup...
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... x 648 or lower Less than 16:9 PC format 16:9 or more than 16:9 PC format Incoming PC signal Normal Full 1 Full 2 Zoom 50 z Depending on the signal from your TV will display black frame around the picture in various width. For details, see page 64. Using the WIDE Button in PC Mode...
... x 648 or lower Less than 16:9 PC format 16:9 or more than 16:9 PC format Incoming PC signal Normal Full 1 Full 2 Zoom 50 z Depending on the signal from your TV will display black frame around the picture in various width. For details, see page 64. Using the WIDE Button in PC Mode...
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Settings displayed here are with the 720p signal.) Allows you may see a different Setting options on your TV, see "Menu Color" on page 73. (Depending on the signal tuned, you to the following features: The on-screen menu color shown in the manual ...is different from the default setting (translucent) of your screen. Sharpness Standard Auto 1 Max 50 60 0 Cool 50 Sound Antenna Sound Sound Mode Reset Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound Volume Offset Surround BBE Exit: MENU Custom 0 0 0 Off 0 Off Off Screen Antenna Screen...
Settings displayed here are with the 720p signal.) Allows you may see a different Setting options on your TV, see "Menu Color" on page 73. (Depending on the signal tuned, you to the following features: The on-screen menu color shown in the manual ...is different from the default setting (translucent) of your screen. Sharpness Standard Auto 1 Max 50 60 0 Cool 50 Sound Antenna Sound Sound Mode Reset Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound Volume Offset Surround BBE Exit: MENU Custom 0 0 0 Off 0 Off Off Screen Antenna Screen...
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Accessing the Picture Settings 1. Select Settings 3. Sharpness Standard Auto 1 Max 50 65 0 Cool 50 Vivid Standard Custom To highlight an option and to change from scene to select Antenna Picture Custom settings Exit: MENU ...to confirm the selection. Auto 1/2 Automatically detects the brightness of signal source. Press MENU MENU 2. Recommended for standard picture settings. Auto 1: Recommended option for your TV viewing. Press to scene. (Continued) 59 Using the Settings Selecting Picture Options z To quickly and easily change settings, press V v B b. Custom Select ...
Accessing the Picture Settings 1. Select Settings 3. Sharpness Standard Auto 1 Max 50 65 0 Cool 50 Vivid Standard Custom To highlight an option and to change from scene to select Antenna Picture Custom settings Exit: MENU ...to confirm the selection. Auto 1/2 Automatically detects the brightness of signal source. Press MENU MENU 2. Recommended for standard picture settings. Auto 1: Recommended option for your TV viewing. Press to scene. (Continued) 59 Using the Settings Selecting Picture Options z To quickly and easily change settings, press V v B b. Custom Select ...
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... Channels Lets you set to change a channel's setting to Hidden do not appear in the Program Guide or when you set up to 20 to 50 minutes to show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1 and 2. 66 Channels that are set to Shown or Hidden, press . 3 To show or ...To highlight an option and to Hidden can only be accessed with the 0-9 buttons. Selecting Channel Options z Channels that appear in MENU" on the TV for all receivable channels for the current input (VHF/UHF or CABLE). A progress bar will display the approximate progress of your favorite channels. To exit...
... Channels Lets you set to change a channel's setting to Hidden do not appear in the Program Guide or when you set up to 20 to 50 minutes to show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1 and 2. 66 Channels that are set to Shown or Hidden, press . 3 To show or ...To highlight an option and to Hidden can only be accessed with the 0-9 buttons. Selecting Channel Options z Channels that appear in MENU" on the TV for all receivable channels for the current input (VHF/UHF or CABLE). A progress bar will display the approximate progress of your favorite channels. To exit...
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...FIX) OUT RF Inputs Digital Audio Optical Output (PCM/Dolby Digital) Speaker output Power requirement Power consumption 3 LCD Panels, 1 lens projection system 0.73 inch TFT LCD panel (1,280 × 720 pixels) High Performance, large diameter hybrid lens F2.4 75-ohm external ... 8VSB QAM on cable ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 KDF-42E2000: 42 inches KDF-46E2000: 46 inches KDF-50E2000: 50 inches KDF-55E2000: 55 inches Terrestrial (analog) 2-69 Cable TV (analog) 1-125 Terrestrial (digital) 2-69 Cable TV (digital) 1-135 2 Video 1 Audio 3 total (1 on side panel) 1 5 total (1 on side panel) 3...
...FIX) OUT RF Inputs Digital Audio Optical Output (PCM/Dolby Digital) Speaker output Power requirement Power consumption 3 LCD Panels, 1 lens projection system 0.73 inch TFT LCD panel (1,280 × 720 pixels) High Performance, large diameter hybrid lens F2.4 75-ohm external ... 8VSB QAM on cable ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 KDF-42E2000: 42 inches KDF-46E2000: 46 inches KDF-50E2000: 50 inches KDF-55E2000: 55 inches Terrestrial (analog) 2-69 Cable TV (analog) 1-125 Terrestrial (digital) 2-69 Cable TV (digital) 1-135 2 Video 1 Audio 3 total (1 on side panel) 1 5 total (1 on side panel) 3...
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... cable ❑ Component video cable ❑ S VIDEO cable ❑ A/V cable ❑ Audio cable ❑ Optical cable ❑ TV Stand : (SU-RG11S for KDF-42E2000, SU-RG12S for KDF-46E2000, SU-RG12L for KDF- 50/55E2000) ❑ Lamp : XL-2400 Ultra High Pressure Lamp ✍ The availability of optional accessories depends on stock...
... cable ❑ Component video cable ❑ S VIDEO cable ❑ A/V cable ❑ Audio cable ❑ Optical cable ❑ TV Stand : (SU-RG11S for KDF-42E2000, SU-RG12S for KDF-46E2000, SU-RG12L for KDF- 50/55E2000) ❑ Lamp : XL-2400 Ultra High Pressure Lamp ✍ The availability of optional accessories depends on stock...