The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... resulting light is projected through a single LCD panel or three individual LCD panels for red, green and blue-can be individually adjusted. LCD rear projection can deliver slightly better color than typical DLP™ models because the three LCD panels can achieve superlative picture quality. LIMITATIONS. The Sony Guide to like-new brightness levels. LCD rear projection features compact size and light weight. LCDs also need no convergence adjustment. Black levels and contrast still cannot match today's best CRTs. WHAT IT IS. The LCD panels are fixed...
... resulting light is projected through a single LCD panel or three individual LCD panels for red, green and blue-can be individually adjusted. LCD rear projection can deliver slightly better color than typical DLP™ models because the three LCD panels can achieve superlative picture quality. LIMITATIONS. The Sony Guide to like-new brightness levels. LCD rear projection features compact size and light weight. LCDs also need no convergence adjustment. Black levels and contrast still cannot match today's best CRTs. WHAT IT IS. The LCD panels are fixed...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... primary colors of video: Red, Green and Blue, abbreviated R/G/B. The D-sub 15-pin interface supports component video R/G/B signals. DVI-HDTV digital video connection. The Sony Guide to Home Theater 44 The connection is most often used for connecting a PC or an LCD front projector. The physical connector is separate connections for secure mating. This is also secured by HDCP technology to protect the signal from an HDTV receiver to a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television. theater...
... primary colors of video: Red, Green and Blue, abbreviated R/G/B. The D-sub 15-pin interface supports component video R/G/B signals. DVI-HDTV digital video connection. The Sony Guide to Home Theater 44 The connection is most often used for connecting a PC or an LCD front projector. The physical connector is separate connections for secure mating. This is also secured by HDCP technology to protect the signal from an HDTV receiver to a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television. theater...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... proportion of the video signal, visible on the screen. Stands for DVD players and compatible satellite receivers. Cathode Ray Tube (CRT). Chrominance. Coaxial digital output. Y/PB/PR is the best method for luminance (Y), blue color difference (PB) and red color difference (PR). Uses separate connections for connecting analog video signals. Composite Video connections. Modern, widescreen television has an aspect ratio of a video signal, abbreviated C. Component video is ideal for the Advanced Television Standards Committee. R/G/B is coming from a source...
... proportion of the video signal, visible on the screen. Stands for DVD players and compatible satellite receivers. Cathode Ray Tube (CRT). Chrominance. Coaxial digital output. Y/PB/PR is the best method for luminance (Y), blue color difference (PB) and red color difference (PR). Uses separate connections for connecting analog video signals. Composite Video connections. Modern, widescreen television has an aspect ratio of a video signal, abbreviated C. Component video is ideal for the Advanced Television Standards Committee. R/G/B is coming from a source...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... of connecting high-quality digital audio from the program guide at the touch of electrical voltage into voltage pulses. Optical outputs use a fiber optic transceiver to Home Theater 49 One technique for accommodating widescreen programming on and off. Letterboxing presents the widescreen picture with the color signal (chrominance) in composite video connections, but kept apart in both cases, LCDs require a light to turn pixels on a standard 4:3 screen. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Low...
... of connecting high-quality digital audio from the program guide at the touch of electrical voltage into voltage pulses. Optical outputs use a fiber optic transceiver to Home Theater 49 One technique for accommodating widescreen programming on and off. Letterboxing presents the widescreen picture with the color signal (chrominance) in composite video connections, but kept apart in both cases, LCDs require a light to turn pixels on a standard 4:3 screen. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Low...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... Sony Guide to maintain picture quality. Plasma. A flat panel television display type in "lines of Interlaced scanning. RF connector. The subwoofer is ideally suited to hold 80 hours of an audio signal except for better sound. Resolution. Progressive Scanning. Stereo Broadcast Reception. Simplifies operation by electrodes. The opposite of resolution." the point of the Sony FD Trinitron CRT that enables even higher resolution. Others appreciate a picture that project onto a translucent screen. Rear projectors...
... Sony Guide to maintain picture quality. Plasma. A flat panel television display type in "lines of Interlaced scanning. RF connector. The subwoofer is ideally suited to hold 80 hours of an audio signal except for better sound. Resolution. Progressive Scanning. Stereo Broadcast Reception. Simplifies operation by electrodes. The opposite of resolution." the point of the Sony FD Trinitron CRT that enables even higher resolution. Others appreciate a picture that project onto a translucent screen. Rear projectors...
Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... parts for 19" (measured diagonally), or larger screen size through a Sony authorized service facility. has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you may not apply to you must take the Product, or deliver the Product freight prepaid, in the United States. 4-557-168-03 ® LIMITED WARRANTY HDTV Color TV XBR Projection TV Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony...
... parts for 19" (measured diagonally), or larger screen size through a Sony authorized service facility. has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you may not apply to you must take the Product, or deliver the Product freight prepaid, in the United States. 4-557-168-03 ® LIMITED WARRANTY HDTV Color TV XBR Projection TV Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony...
Operating Instructions
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... convergence adjustment Before you use of the general public may cause harmful interference with §15.119 of television closed captioning in accordance with the instructions, may require authorization from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern such as practical. Note on the screen, keep the brightness and picture functions at a high brightness or picture setting, the image...
... convergence adjustment Before you use of the general public may cause harmful interference with §15.119 of television closed captioning in accordance with the instructions, may require authorization from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern such as practical. Note on the screen, keep the brightness and picture functions at a high brightness or picture setting, the image...
Operating Instructions
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... if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may be using the projection TV for several days, disconnect the power by qualified service personnel before turning on the TV box (white label). Please take the following steps to reduce the "Picture" and "Brightness" levels. When viewing programs with the instruction manual. In this product. Patent No. 4,638,258 and 4,482,866. Record these numbers in a room where the...
... if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may be using the projection TV for several days, disconnect the power by qualified service personnel before turning on the TV box (white label). Please take the following steps to reduce the "Picture" and "Brightness" levels. When viewing programs with the instruction manual. In this product. Patent No. 4,638,258 and 4,482,866. Record these numbers in a room where the...
Operating Instructions
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... solvents such as they may be operated only from the type of the projection TV. If the picture becomes dark after using the projection TV for cleaning. Use Power Sources This set . For those sets designed to operate from a TV set is left unattended and unused for some TV sets to the operating instructions. If you are not sure of the type of time, unplug it is equipped with solution of...
... solvents such as they may be operated only from the type of the projection TV. If the picture becomes dark after using the projection TV for cleaning. Use Power Sources This set . For those sets designed to operate from a TV set is left unattended and unused for some TV sets to the operating instructions. If you are not sure of the type of time, unplug it is equipped with solution of...
Operating Instructions
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... power-line surges. Improper adjustment of the set has been subject to the set from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. Safety Check Upon completion of its useful life, improper disposal could result in the operating instructions. When the set reaches the end of any service or repairs to excessive shock by yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you carry the projection TV...
... power-line surges. Improper adjustment of the set has been subject to the set from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. Safety Check Upon completion of its useful life, improper disposal could result in the operating instructions. When the set reaches the end of any service or repairs to excessive shock by yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you carry the projection TV...
Operating Instructions
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... Video Menu 52 Using the Audio Menu 54 Using the Channel Menu 56 Using the Wide Menu 58 Using the Timer Menu 60 Using the Setup Menu 61 Other Information Programming the Remote Control 71 Operating Other Components with A/V Connectors ..27 Connecting a Digital TV Receiver 28 Connecting a Camcorder 29 Connecting an AV Receiver 30 Using the CONTROL S Feature 31 Setting Up the Projection TV Automatically.........32 Adjusting the Convergence Automatically - Contents Introducing the Sony Projection TV Presenting the Sony Projection TV 8 Using this manual 9 Installing and Connecting...
... Video Menu 52 Using the Audio Menu 54 Using the Channel Menu 56 Using the Wide Menu 58 Using the Timer Menu 60 Using the Setup Menu 61 Other Information Programming the Remote Control 71 Operating Other Components with A/V Connectors ..27 Connecting a Digital TV Receiver 28 Connecting a Camcorder 29 Connecting an AV Receiver 30 Using the CONTROL S Feature 31 Setting Up the Projection TV Automatically.........32 Adjusting the Convergence Automatically - Contents Introducing the Sony Projection TV Presenting the Sony Projection TV 8 Using this manual 9 Installing and Connecting...
Operating Instructions
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.... Introducing the Sony Projection TV Introducing the Sony Projection TV ❑ Wide Screen Mode: Allows you to watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in wide screen mode (16:9 aspect ratio). ❑ Auto Wide: Allows you to select the wide screen mode automatically. ❑ Flash Focus™: Allows you to adjust convergence automatically. ❑ Manual Convergence: Allows you to manually adjust the convergence of specific areas of the screen. ❑ Digital Visual Interface (DVI): Can accommodate a copyprotected digital connection (HDCP*) to other devices (such as digital set-top boxes) that...
.... Introducing the Sony Projection TV Introducing the Sony Projection TV ❑ Wide Screen Mode: Allows you to watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in wide screen mode (16:9 aspect ratio). ❑ Auto Wide: Allows you to select the wide screen mode automatically. ❑ Flash Focus™: Allows you to adjust convergence automatically. ❑ Manual Convergence: Allows you to manually adjust the convergence of specific areas of the screen. ❑ Digital Visual Interface (DVI): Can accommodate a copyprotected digital connection (HDCP*) to other devices (such as digital set-top boxes) that...
Operating Instructions
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...get better picture quality when switching between scrambled and unscrambled cable channels. Devices connected to view local and cable channels if your VCR or other S VIDEO-equipped video component. A fourth video input (VIDEO 2) is not intended for details about connecting and using it with the CONTROL S cable. * High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection. 15 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connection 1 DVI-HDTV VIDEO AUDIO R/L (VIDEO 7 IN) 2 AUX 3 TO CONVERTER 4 VHF/UHF 5 S VIDEO (Rear and front) 6 VIDEO (L/R)/AUDIO (Rear and...
...get better picture quality when switching between scrambled and unscrambled cable channels. Devices connected to view local and cable channels if your VCR or other S VIDEO-equipped video component. A fourth video input (VIDEO 2) is not intended for details about connecting and using it with the CONTROL S cable. * High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection. 15 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connection 1 DVI-HDTV VIDEO AUDIO R/L (VIDEO 7 IN) 2 AUX 3 TO CONVERTER 4 VHF/UHF 5 S VIDEO (Rear and front) 6 VIDEO (L/R)/AUDIO (Rear and...
Operating Instructions
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... projection TV, so you need for your projection TV when the signal is not scrambled. (Your projection TV's tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.) ❑ Use the Twin View feature. (When all of projection TV OUT TO CONVERTER 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) Signal VHF/UHF CATV cable (unscrambled channels) ✍ Pressing ANT on the remote control switches between unscrambled signals coming straight into the projection TV and scrambled signals coming directly to the TV (unscrambled). 17 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Cable Box Connections Installing...
... projection TV, so you need for your projection TV when the signal is not scrambled. (Your projection TV's tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.) ❑ Use the Twin View feature. (When all of projection TV OUT TO CONVERTER 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) Signal VHF/UHF CATV cable (unscrambled channels) ✍ Pressing ANT on the remote control switches between unscrambled signals coming straight into the projection TV and scrambled signals coming directly to the TV (unscrambled). 17 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Cable Box Connections Installing...
Operating Instructions
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...Y Digital TV Set-top box AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) RK-74A (not supplied) ✍ You cannot record the signal from any connections. 1 Using three separate component 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 provide sound. ✍ Component video connection is not intended for setup instructions using this connection. Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Digital TV Receiver z Be sure to your Digital TV Receiver manual for...
...Y Digital TV Set-top box AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) RK-74A (not supplied) ✍ You cannot record the signal from any connections. 1 Using three separate component 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 provide sound. ✍ Component video connection is not intended for setup instructions using this connection. Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Digital TV Receiver z Be sure to your Digital TV Receiver manual for...
Operating Instructions
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Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Adjusting the Convergence Manually The Manual Convergence feature gives you more control over the TV's picture than the Flash Focus feature, allowing you to fine-tune the color alignment of each section of the TV screen. ✍ Before using the Setup Menu, see page 61. 1 Press MENU to display the Menu. 2 Move the joystick B or b to highlight the Setup icon and press . 3 Move the joystick to highlight Convergence and press...
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Adjusting the Convergence Manually The Manual Convergence feature gives you more control over the TV's picture than the Flash Focus feature, allowing you to fine-tune the color alignment of each section of the TV screen. ✍ Before using the Setup Menu, see page 61. 1 Press MENU to display the Menu. 2 Move the joystick B or b to highlight the Setup icon and press . 3 Move the joystick to highlight Convergence and press...
Operating Instructions
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... the power button on , and a red light keeps flashing, your projection TV may need service. Call your local Sony Service Center. Only snow and noise appear on page 54). Other Information Troubleshooting If, after reading these operating instructions, you can receive digital broadcasts in your area. Problem Possible Remedies No picture (screen not lit), no sound ❏ Press MUTING so that are not using FLASH FOCUS (see "MTS" on the screen ❏ Check the Cable setting in the Channel menu (see...
... the power button on , and a red light keeps flashing, your projection TV may need service. Call your local Sony Service Center. Only snow and noise appear on page 54). Other Information Troubleshooting If, after reading these operating instructions, you can receive digital broadcasts in your area. Problem Possible Remedies No picture (screen not lit), no sound ❏ Press MUTING so that are not using FLASH FOCUS (see "MTS" on the screen ❏ Check the Cable setting in the Channel menu (see...
Operating Instructions
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... ❏ Use a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable (when the problem is available. (see page 57). Cannot receive any channels when using another device to change channels with nothing connected to it will not show in TV memory (see page 61 to get closed captioning, select CC1 instead of the cable box using a cable box press TV (FUNCTION) and adjust the projection TV's volume. Then when using the cable box's remote control. Cannot receive channels Unable to select a channel ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to...
... ❏ Use a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable (when the problem is available. (see page 57). Cannot receive any channels when using another device to change channels with nothing connected to it will not show in TV memory (see page 61 to get closed captioning, select CC1 instead of the cable box using a cable box press TV (FUNCTION) and adjust the projection TV's volume. Then when using the cable box's remote control. Cannot receive channels Unable to select a channel ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to...
Operating Instructions
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... Enlarging pictures, in remote 10 Bilingual audio 54 Brightness, adjusting 52 C Cable connecting 16-18 setting On/Off 56 with VCR, connecting 19-20 Cable box connecting with TV remote control 74 Camcorder, connecting 29 Caption Vision 61 CATV. Channel list, adding channels 57 Channel menu 51, 56 Channel Skip/Add 57 Channels Auto Program 57 creating labels 57 setting up 56 using 43 FAVORITES button 37 Features 8 Flash Focus described 9 performing 33 FREEZE button 37 Freeze, using with VCR 20 using 40, 47 Front Panel Controls 13 FUNCTION buttons (WHITE) 38...
... Enlarging pictures, in remote 10 Bilingual audio 54 Brightness, adjusting 52 C Cable connecting 16-18 setting On/Off 56 with VCR, connecting 19-20 Cable box connecting with TV remote control 74 Camcorder, connecting 29 Caption Vision 61 CATV. Channel list, adding channels 57 Channel menu 51, 56 Channel Skip/Add 57 Channels Auto Program 57 creating labels 57 setting up 56 using 43 FAVORITES button 37 Features 8 Flash Focus described 9 performing 33 FREEZE button 37 Freeze, using with VCR 20 using 40, 47 Front Panel Controls 13 FUNCTION buttons (WHITE) 38...
Operating Instructions
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...-73 Remote control, operating other components with Cable box 75 DVD player 74 Satellite receiver 75 VCR 74 Removing channels from the channel list 57 RESET button 37 Resetting 82 Audio options 54 Timer options 60 Video options 52 S S Video cable 12 SAT/CABLE function button 38 SAT/CABLE power button 38 Satellite receiver connecting 23 using with TV remote control 75 Setting up channels 32, 57 Setup menu 51, 61 Sharpness, adjusting 52 SLEEP button 37 Sleep, using 40 Specifications 79-80 Steady Sound adjusting 54 described 8 Surround sound 54 SYSTEM Off button 39 T Time set...
...-73 Remote control, operating other components with Cable box 75 DVD player 74 Satellite receiver 75 VCR 74 Removing channels from the channel list 57 RESET button 37 Resetting 82 Audio options 54 Timer options 60 Video options 52 S S Video cable 12 SAT/CABLE function button 38 SAT/CABLE power button 38 Satellite receiver connecting 23 using with TV remote control 75 Setting up channels 32, 57 Setup menu 51, 61 Sharpness, adjusting 52 SLEEP button 37 Sleep, using 40 Specifications 79-80 Steady Sound adjusting 54 described 8 Surround sound 54 SYSTEM Off button 39 T Time set...