00USCOVER.fm Page 1 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 7:18 PM 4-098-430-11 (1) Flat Panel Color TV KDE42XBR950/KDE50XBR950/KDE61XBR950 Flat Panel Color TV Operating Instructions Printed on 100% recycled paper.
WARNING Note on Caption Vision To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules. Note to CATV System Installer CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS OUVRIR PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
Installing CAUTION s The following SONY appliance(s) for use only with the following TV STAND or WALL-HANGING RACK UNIT. Use with other TV STAND or WALL-HANGING RACK UNIT is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury. s s s s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the ventilation openings. Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration. Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 5°C (41°F).
Important Safeguards Before using your TV, 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.
Ventilation holes Accessories Do not insert anything in the ventilation holes. If metal or something flammable enters, it may result in fire or electric shock. Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, table or shelf. The set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the set. Use only a cart or stand recommended by Sony for the specific model of TV. No part of the TV set should overhang any edge of the TV cart or stand; any overhanging edge is a safety hazard.
Recommended place for the Media receiver unit Place the Media receiver unit on a stable, level surface. Otherwise, the Media receiver unit may fall and cause injury. Use an optional Sony stand, which has adequate strength. Never install the unit as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Air circulation is blocked. Weight Do not stand on the Media receiver unit. The unit may fall or break, causing injury. Pay special attention to little children.
Ship and vessel Do not install this unit in a ship or vessel. If the unit is exposed to seawater, it may cause fire or damage the unit. Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 Carrying Antenna lead-in wire Carrying the set requires two or more people. If you carry the set in a manner other than that specified, it may drop and a serious injury may be caused. Be sure two or more people carry the set.
Servicing Electric shock Do not attempt to service the set yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not touch the unit with a wet hand. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts.
Contents Introducing the TV Welcome...............................................................................................13 Package Contents..........................................................................13 Features .........................................................................................13 Setting Up the TV Overview ..............................................................................................17 TV Controls and Connectors..................................
Using the Features Overview ..............................................................................................57 Watching TV.........................................................................................58 Using Wide Mode ................................................................................59 Using Twin View ..................................................................................60 Displaying Twin Pictures ...........................................................
Using i.LINK About i.LINK.........................................................................................87 Using i.LINK Cables .......................................................................87 Connecting i.LINK Devices ............................................................88 Selecting an i.LINK Device .................................................................90 Using the i.LINK Control Panel ..........................................................91 i.LINK Setup ............
Introducing the TV Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Sony Flat Panel Color TV.
Welcome • The first step in the digital processing system, Composite Component Processor2 (CCP2), which enhances input signal to noise ratio by chroma decoder digital processing; • DRC® (Digital Reality Creation)-Multifunction V1: Unlike conventional line doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal’s NTSC waveform with the near-HD equivalent by digital mapping processing.
s i.LINK: Provides a secure digital interface to other digital home entertainment devices. i.LINK allows for the secure transfer of copyright-protected high-definition content between these devices and your digital TV. The i.LINK terminals on the TV are not intended for connection with personal computers.
Setting Up the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV.
TV Controls and Connectors Display unit Rear panel Front panel 1 Setup 1 POWER ON/ STAND BY AC IN SONY EXCLUSIVE CABLE ONLY BLACK WHITE 2 DISPLAY SIGNAL IN TIMER PICTURE OFF 3 6 7 8 9 4 5 Item Description 1 Speakers (Left/right) The speakers on the KDE61XBR950 are detachable. For details, see “Detaching the speakers” on page 25. 2 POWER ON/ STAND BY1 LED Lights up in green when the TV set is turned on. When in standby mode, the LED lights up in red.
Item Description 8 DISPLAY SIGNAL IN Connect to the DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT jacks of the rear of the media receiver unit by using the supplied display interface cable. 9 AC IN Connects the supplied AC power cord.
Media receiver unit Front Panel 1 234 56 7 8 9 PIC OFF POWER POWER/STANDBY TIMER i.LINK INPUT SELECT – VOL + – CHANNEL + i.LINK/STANDBY TV VIDEO MEMORY STICK i.LINK VIDEO 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO -R i.LINK MENU ENTER S400 Setup DV/MICROMV qj qh qg qf qd qsqa0 Item Description 1 Main POWER Press to turn on and off the main power of the TV Set. 2 POWER/ STANDBY LED Lights up in green when the TV set is turned on. The LED lights up in red when in standby mode.
Item Description qg i.LINK 2 Connects to the i.LINK jack on your i.LINK-compatible portable device. Provides a secure digital connection between your TV and your i.LINK-compatible portable device. qh VIDEO/ L-AUDIO-R VIDEO 2 IN qj S VIDEO 2 IN Connects to the composite A/V output jacks on your camcorder or other video equipment. 21 Setup Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your camcorder or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. Provides better picture quality than composite video (qh).
Media receiver unit Rear Panel 1 2 S VIDEO 3 4 HD/DVD IN Y 4 Y 5 PB AUDIO L PB AUDIO L PR R R VIDEO L AUDIO Setup VIDEO IN qs 3 PR 6 7 8 SUB WOOFER OUT(VAR) CABLE OPTICAL OUT S400 L IN R OUT AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) qa VHF/UHF (TV/DV/MICROMV) CONTROL S i.
Installing the TV 1 Connect the display interface cable (supplied) to the display unit’s DISPLAY SIGNAL IN jack, and connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the display unit’s AC IN jack. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Setup AC IN SONY EXCLUSIVE CABLE ONLY BLACK WHITE DISPLAY SIGNAL IN Display interface cable (supplied) 2 Tighten the screw slowly until the screw is stabilized. AC Power cord (supplied) Secure the AC power plug to the display’s AC IN jack.
3 4 Install the display unit using an optional stand or rack unit. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your stand or rack unit. Connect the other end of display interface cable to the Media receiver unit’s DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT jacks, and connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the media receiver unit’s AC IN jack.
Detaching the speakers (KDE61XBR950 only) The speakers on the KDE61XBR950 can be detached. Be sure to remove the speakers before installing the TV on a wall, etc. Detaching the speakers from the TV should be performed by qualified Sony personnel. 1 Place a protective sheet or cloth beneath the TV on a flat floor. Turn the TV over so that you can see its rear panel. 2 Remove the four screws marked with arrows on the inside of the rear of the speaker, then pull out the speaker straight to detach.
Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna The way in which you will connect your TV varies, depending on how your home receives a signal (cable, cable box, antenna) and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR.
Cable Box and Cable Only For best results, use this connection if: s Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. s You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 31 and 33.) With this connection you can: s Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV’s CABLE input. (The TV’s tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.
Cable Box Only For best results, use this connection if: s Your cable company scrambles all channels, which requires you to use a cable box. s You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 31 and 33.) With this connection you can: Setup s Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box.) About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.
Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ... Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use the cable box to switch channels. Program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on page 52. Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable box Activate the remote control to operate the cable box When using the cable box, you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4).
Connecting Optional Equipment Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional equipment: Setup If You Are Connecting About Using S VIDEO See Page VCR and Cable 31 VCR and Cable Box Two VCRs for Tape Editing 33 35 Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver and VCR 37 39 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 41 43 Camcorder Audio Receiver 44 45 Sub Woofer Device with an Optical IN Connector 46 46 If the optional equipment you a
VCR and Cable For best results, use this connection if: s Your cable company does not require you to use a cable box. About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, you can use all the dual picture features. To connect the VCR and cable jack to the TV’s CABLE jack. 3 Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR’s A/V output jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks. 4 Run the Auto Setup program, as described in “Setting Up the Channel List” on page 48.
Setup Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ... Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Watch cable channels Set up the TV remote control to operate the VCR Activate the TV remote control to operate the VCR Control VCR functions with the TV remote control Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input (CABLE in the illustration). If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control.
VCR and Cable Box For best results, use this connection if: s Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, you can use all the dual picture features. With this connection you can: s Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV’s CABLE jack.
Rear of Media receiver unit S VIDEO HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) Y 4 Y 5 PB AUDIO L PB AUDIO L VIDEO 1 SUB WOOFER OUT(VAR) CABLE OPTICAL OUT i.
Two VCRs for Tape Editing Connecting two VCRs lets you record from one VCR to the other. By connecting them as shown below, you can view (monitor) what is being recorded. To connect two VCRs for tape editing 1 Use an A/V cable to connect the playback VCR’s A/V output jacks to the recording VCR’s A/V input jacks. 2 Use an A/V cable to connect the recording VCR’s A/V output jacks to Setup the TV’s AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks. Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 30.
Setup Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ... Set up the TV remote control to operate the VCR(s) Activate the TV remote control to operate the VCR(s) Control VCR functions with the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on page 52. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the DVD/VCR indicator lights up.
Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s satellite input jack. 2 Use an A/V cable to connect the satellite receiver’s A/V output jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks. 3 Connect the supplied antenna cable from your cable or antenna to the TV’s CABLE or VHF/UHF jack. List” on page 48. Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 30.
Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ... Watch the satellite receiver Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the satellite receiver input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on page 52. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT/CABLE indicator lights up.
Satellite Receiver and VCR To connect a satellite receiver and VCR 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s satellite input jack. 2 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF input jack. 3 Use the supplied antenna cable to connect the VCR’s VHF/UHF output jack to the TV’s CABLE jack. 4 Use an A/V cable to connect the satellite receiver’s A/V output jacks to 5 Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR’s A/V output jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks.
Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ... Watch the satellite receiver Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). The VCR may need to be turned on and set to the satellite receiver input. Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the input to which the VCR is connected (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on page 52.
DVD Player with Component Video Connectors For best results, use this connection if your DVD player has component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks. To connect a DVD player with component video connectors 1 Use three separate component video cables to connect the DVD player’s Y, PB and PR jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks (VIDEO 4 or 5) on the TV. 2 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player’s audio output jacks to the TV’s VIDEO 4 or 5 audio input jacks.
Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ... Watch the DVD player Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input (VIDEO 4 in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control to operate the DVD player If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on page 52. Setup Activate the TV remote control to Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the DVD/VCR indicator lights up.
DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Use this connection if your DVD player does not have component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks. To connect a DVD player with A/V connectors 1 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player’s audio output jacks to the TV’s audio input jacks. 2 Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player’s S VIDEO jack to the TV’s S VIDEO jack.
Camcorder For easy connection of a camcorder, the TV has front A/V input jacks. If you prefer, however, you can connect the camcorder to the TV’s rear A/V input jacks. To connect a camcorder Use an A/V cable to connect the camcorder’s A/V output jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks. Setup Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 30. Front of the Media receiver unit VIDEO VIDEO L–AUDIO–R VIDEO 2 INPUT Camcorder A/V cable To A/V output Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ...
Audio Receiver For improved sound quality, you may want to play the TV’s audio through your stereo system. To connect an audio system 1 Use an audio cable to connect the TV’s audio output jacks to the audio receiver’s line input jacks. Rear of Media receiver unit Setup D IN 480p/480i) Receiver SUB WOOFER OUT(VAR) CONTROL S L IN OUT R R AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) To line input Audio cable 2 Using the TV’s Audio Menu, set the Speaker option to Off.
Sub Woofer Use a monaural audio cable to connect the TV’s SUB WOOFER OUT jack to the sub woofer’s input jack.
Using the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL S allows you to control your system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. In addition to allowing you to control multiple devices with one remote control, the CONTROL S feature allows you to always point your remote control at your TV, instead of having to point it at the other equipment, which might be hidden or out of direct line of sight. Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to the TV. Use CONTROL S OUT to send signals to connected equipment.
Setting Up the Channel List After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Auto Setup, which automatically set up available analog and digital channels. The Auto Program screen appears when you turn on your TV for the first time after hooking it up. If you do not want to set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by selecting the Auto Program option in the Channel Menu (see page 103).
Using the Remote Control Overview This chapter describes how to set up, program, and use the TV’s remote control. Topic Page Inserting Batteries Button Descriptions 49 50 Programming the Remote Control Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 52 55 Inserting Batteries 1 Open the battery compartment as illustrated below. 2 Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E terminals on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery compartment.
Button Descriptions Button Description 1 MUTING 2 3 4 Remote Control 5 6 7 8 9 Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL+ to restore the sound. FUNCTION Press to have the remote control operate the equipment you button and want. Press repeatedly until the indicator of the desired indicators equipment lights up. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 52. PIC OFF Press to have the TV screen turn off. For details, see page 65.
Button Description qf Power Buttons qg qh qj qk w; wa ws wd wf wg * If not Sony brand, requires that you first program the remote control (page 52). 51 Remote Control ql SAT/CABLE*: Press to turn on and off the satellite receiver, cable box, and other audio/video equipment you have programmed into the remote control. For instructions, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 52. POWER: Press to turn on and off the TV. RESET Press to reset the settings to the factory defaults.
Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment. Sony Equipment Programmable Code Number Beta, ED Beta VCRs 303 8 mm VCR VHS VCR 302 301 DVD player i.LINK 751 901 If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedure to program the remote control. The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used with the remote control.
Manufacturer’s Codes VCRs Code 301, 302, 303 327 338, 344 314, 337 319, 317 309, 308 332 302, 332 315 304, 338, 309 341, 312, 309 314, 336, 337 304 319, 320, 316, 317, 318, 341 Fisher 330, 335 Funai 338 General Electric 329, 304, 309 Go Video 322, 339, 340 Goldstar 332 Hitachi 306, 304, 305, 338 Instant Replay 309, 308 JC Penney 309, 305, 304, 330, 314, 336, 337 JVC 314, 336, 337, 345, 346, 347 Kenwood 314, 336, 332, 337 LG 332 LXI (Sears) 332, 305, 330, 335, 338 Magnavox 308, 309, 310 Marantz 314, 336, 33
Satellite Receivers Manufacturer Code Sony Dish Network Echostar General Electric Hitachi Hughes Mitsubishi Panasonic RCA/ PROSCAN Toshiba 801 810 810 802 805 804 809 803 802, 808 806, 807 This manufacturer code might not work for some models. The following FY03 STR & AVD models are capable of functioning with this code.
Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control All Equipment Operating a VCR or D-VHS To Do This ... Do This ... Switch the TV’s input to the VCR, DVD player, or other connected equipment Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV’s video inputs. Set up the TV remote control to operate non-Sony equipment You must program the remote control the first time you use it. See “Programming the Remote Control” on page 52.
Operating a Cable Box Remote Control Operating a DVD Player To Do This ... Press Activate the remote control to operate the cable box FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT/CABLE indicator lights up. Turn on/off Select a channel SAT/CABLE 0-9, ENTER Change channels Back to previous channel CH +/– JUMP To Do This ... Press Activate the remote control to operate the DVD FUNCTION repeatedly until the DVD/VCR indicator lights up.
Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV.
Watching TV z For a complete list of all the functions of the remote control, see page 50. To Do This ... Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the TV Turn on/off the TV Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the TV indicator lights up. Press POWER Tune directly to a channel To tune to analog channels, press 0-9 and then ENTER (or wait 3 seconds). For digital subchannels, press 0-9, , press 0-9 again, and then ENTER. For example, to select subchannel 2.1, press 2, , 1, and then press ENTER.
Using Wide Mode Wide Screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several Wide Screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio). z Wide Zoom is recommended for 4:3 picture to prevent image retention. z You can also access the Wide Mode settings in the Screen menu. For details, see page 101. s Press WIDE repeatedly to toggle through the following Wide Mode settings. Wide Zoom enlarges the 4:3 picture, while the upper and lower parts of the picture are condensed to fit the 16:9 screen.
Using Twin View Twin View lets you see two pictures from two sources — from an antenna, VCR, DVD, etc. — on the screen at the same time. You hear the sound from only one of the sources at a time, but you can choose which source’s sound is selected. You can also change the relative size of each of the pictures. Using Twin View for an extended period of time may result in image retention. Displaying Twin Pictures 1 Tune the TV to a working channel. 2 Press . A second picture appears.
Activating the Picture To activate the picture in the right window To activate the picture in the left window s Press b. s Press B. , < Functions Available in the Active Window To Do This ... Do This ... Tune to a channel Press 0-9 and then ENTER (or wait 3 seconds) or Press CH+/– Press VOL +/– Adjust the volume Press MUTING (press again to unmute) Press ANT Switch the TV’s input between sources connected to the TV’s A/V inputs Press TV/VIDEO Change the picture size Press V or v.
Changing the Picture Size The zoom feature lets you vary the relative size of the left and right pictures. 1 Press B or b to activate the picture that you want to resize. 2 Press V to enlarge the picture. 3 Press v to make the picture Features smaller. When you adjust the picture sizes, the TV memorizes the change. The next time you use the Twin View function, the memorized sizes appear.
Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify. Creating a List of Favorite Channels z For details on using the Channel Menu, see page 103. 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU to display the Menu. Press B or b to highlight the Channel icon and press Press to select Favorite Channels. Press to select Program. . Press V or v to highlight a Favorite Channel number (1-16) and press .
Using the Freeze Function FREEZE allows you to temporarily capture a program’s picture. You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. The Freeze feature is not available while you are using the Twin View feature. 1 When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press FREEZE. 2 The TV switches to Twin View mode and displays the “frozen” picture on the right, while the current program continues on the left.
Using Picture Off The Picture Off feature lets you enjoy music from radio programs of digital broadcasts or DVDs with the TV screen turned off. This feature turns off the display unit only. 1 Press PIC OFF. The PICTURE OFF LED lights up in blue and the screen turns off. To cancel and return to normal viewing, press any button except for VOL +/–, POWER and MUTING.
Using the Digital Program Guide Displaying the Digital Program Guide This TV is equipped to show digital programming, if a digital signal is present. The digital program guide and menus let you review program information, select digital channels and subchannels, set up your TV’s digital programming, and enable digital closed captioning. Analog channels are not available in this guide. To display the digital program guide: 1 Tune your TV to a digital channel by using the 0-9, , and ENTER buttons.
Navigating the Digital Program Menus Four digital menus are available on the digital program guide. Digital Program Menu See Page Using the Guide Menu 68 Using the Program Options Menu 69 Using the Caption Vision Menu 69 Using the Digital Setup Menu 70 To navigate to these menus and through the available options: 1 Press V v B b to navigate through the options. 2 Press to select the desired option. The Guide menu allows you to select digital channels and subchannels from a dropdown list.
Using the Program Options Menu Using the Caption Vision Menu The Program Options menu allows you to customize the settings of the program on the currently tuned channel. Option Description Alternate Video Each program has a main video stream, and may have alternate video streams. This option allows you to switch among these alternate video streams. Alternate Audio Each program has a main audio stream (the audio that you hear when the channel is first tuned).
Using the Digital Setup Menu z This option is the same as the “Digital Channels” option. See “Using the Channel Menu” on page 103. The Digital Setup menu lets you change the way your digital channels are displayed. The following digital setup functions are available: Option Description Add Digital Channels This option allows you to add new digital channels for the currently active antenna mode (Cable or VHF/UHF).
Using the Memory Stick Viewer About Memory Stick Memory Stick (sold separately) is a new, compact, portable, and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds that of a floppy disk. Memory Stick is specially designed for sharing digital data among Memory Stick compatible products such as digital cameras and digital video cameras. Because it is removable, Memory Stick can also be used for external data storage.
Memory Stick Compatibility This television is compatible with the following Memory Stick media types: s Memory Stick Media s Memory Stick Duo Media s Memory Stick Media with Memory Select Function s Memory Stick PRO Media About Memory Stick PRO Media Memory Stick PRO media features vary by and are dependent upon the design of host hardware devices.
Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick If you are using a Memory Stick Duo, see “Inserting the Memory Stick Duo” on page 74. Inserting a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot and insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot as illustrated below. When inserted properly, it should slide in with little resistance and click into place. Be sure to insert the Memory Stick in the correct direction. If the Memory Stick is forced in the wrong way, it may become damaged.
Inserting the Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Duo is a new, compact version of the standard-sized Memory Stick recording medium. CAUTION: Inserting the Memory Stick Duo incorrectly may result in permanent damage to the Memory Stick Duo and the TV. 1 Before inserting a Memory Stick Duo into the TV’s Memory Stick slot, you must first insert the Memory Stick Duo into an adapter (sold separately).
Removing a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator is off. (When the light is on, this indicates that the TV is reading data from the Memory Stick.) Removing the Memory Stick while a file is being accessed (when the Memory Stick indicator on the TV’s front panel is lit) may damage the Memory Stick or its contents. 2 Push the Memory Stick gently into the slot, and then release it. The Memory Stick media is ejected.
Using the Memory Stick Index Turn on the TV and insert a Memory Stick that contains the photo or movie files you want to view. For how to insert a Memory Stick, see page 73. If the Memory Stick Index does not appear, press MEMORY STICK on the remote control. The Memory Stick Index appears, which displays thumbnail images of the files stored on the Memory Stick.
The following describes how to use the Memory Stick Index. To Do This ... Do This ... Move the highlight to a photo or movie ( ) thumbnail Press V v B b. Display the highlighted photo or movie file full screen Press . For details, see “Viewing Photos” on page 78 and “Playing Movies” on page 81. Display the next page of thumbnails 1 2 1 2 3 Display the previous or next page of thumbnails Press v to select V. Press v to display the next page of thumbnails. Press v to select V. Press B to select .
Viewing Photos When you select a photo from the Memory Stick Index (described on page 76), it displays as shown below, with the following controls. Information about selected photo Selected photo Previous/next buttons Photo menu bar JPEGs captured using a digital video camera may appear to display motion in full screen. This is a result of the way digital video cameras record still images, and is not a result of a malfunction with the TV.
Photo Menu Bar Options The Photo menu bar lets you access additional photo viewing options. To access the Photo menu bar 1 Press B or b to select Slide Show, View, or File. 2 Use V v B b to select the desired option. Option Description Index Displays the Memory Stick Index, with the highlight on the thumbnail of the currently displayed photo. For details, see “Using the Memory Stick Index” on page 76. Slide Show Displays the Slide Show menu. For details, see “Slide Show Menu Options” on page 83.
Using Zoom and Pan To Zoom and Pan a photo 1 In the Photo menu bar, press B or b to highlight View. 2 Press V or v to highlight Zoom/Pan and press . 3 Specify the zoom center point by using V v B b; then press to set the center. The Zoom and Pan controls are displayed. Indicates Zoom increment Zoom and Pan Controls To Do This ... Do This ... Zoom in (increase magnification) or out (decrease magnification) Press B or b to highlight Zoom and press zoom out. To stop using Zoom, press .
Playing Movies When you select a movie from the Memory Stick Index (described on page 76), it displays as shown below, with the following controls. Information about selected movie Selected movie Enlarge button Play/pause button Previous/next buttons Movie menu bar Movie Controls z The quality of the movie when enlarged depends on the resolution of the MPEG1 file. See your camera’s instruction manuals for details. To Do This ... Do This ...
Movie Menu Bar Options Memory Stick z MPEG1 files that are protected are indicated by the Lock icon. 82 To access the Movie menu bar 1 Use V or v to highlight Index in the Movie menu bar. 2 Press B or b to select Index, Slide Show, or File. 3 Press V or v to select the desired option. Option Description Index Displays the Memory Stick Index, with the highlight on the thumbnail of the currently displayed movie. Slide Show Displays the Slide Show menu.
Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options Slide Show Menu Options z The Slide Show menu is the same whether you select it from the Memory Stick Index (page 76), Photo (page 78), or Movie (page 81) menus. z When you select Complete List..., it may take a moment to display the list of all MP3 files. z Some JPEG files may take longer to display than others, which may make it seem longer than the interval you selected for Slide Duration.
Folder Menu Options z Files that are protected are indicated by the Lock icon. The Folder menu includes the following options: Option Description Select Contents Allows you to select different folders to view in the Memory Stick Viewer. Protect File Order z The Rotate and Protect functions do not change the file’s modification date.
Notes on Using Memory Stick Media About DCF File Names Most Sony brand digital still and video cameras automatically record still photo and movie files using DCF compliant directory and file names. If you selected the Digital Camera Folders option, as described on page 84, you might want to have your digital camera’s instruction manual handy in order to check how files and directories are organized for your specific model of digital camera.
Memory Stick Precautions When using Memory Stick media, follow these precautions: s To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not turn off the TV or remove Memory Stick media from the insertion slot while data is being read (as indicated by the Memory Stick indicator light being on). s Avoid touching the terminal of Memory Stick media or bringing it into contact with a metal object. s Do not drop, bend, or submit Memory Stick media to external shock.
Using i.LINK About i.LINK This TV is equipped with i.LINK, which provides a secure digital interface to other digital home entertainment devices, such as digital VCRs, digital camcorders, set-top boxes, and other devices that also are equipped with i.LINK. i.LINK allows for the secure transfer of copyright-protected digital content between these devices and your digital television. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation and used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector.
i.LINK Connecting i.LINK Devices Before connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible equipment, read the instruction manual of the i.LINK device to be connected. To connect a digital i.LINK device (using only a digital signal) 1 Using an i.LINK cable (see page 87), connect the device’s i.LINK jack to either of the TV’s i.LINK jacks. To connect an i.LINK device that supports an EIA-775A connection 1 Using an i.LINK cable (see page 87), connect the device’s i.LINK jack to either of the TV’s i.LINK jacks.
Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ... ❑ Set up an i.LINK device that supports an EIA-775A analog ❑ connection Connect analog A/V cables to the VIDEO 3 input (see page 88). Use the i.LINK Control Panel to activate the analog connection to your i.LINK device (see page 93). Notes on Connecting i.LINK Devices To connect two or more i.LINK devices, use i.LINK cables to connect them as shown below. A B i.LINK C i.LINK D E i.LINK i.LINK You can connect up to 63 i.LINK devices.
Selecting an i.LINK Device i.LINK Before an i.LINK device can be viewed, it must first be selected via the i.LINK Device List. 1 Connect the i.LINK device that you wish to operate. For instructions on connecting i.LINK devices, see page 88. 2 Press i.LINK on the remote control. z i.LINK functions are not available while using the following TV features: Twin View, Freeze, and Memory Stick. The TV (DTV), along with all devices connected by i.LINK to the TV, appear on the Device List.
Using the i.LINK Control Panel 1 If the i.LINK Control Panel is not already displayed, press i.LINK on the remote control. If i.LINK is pressed while the TV is displaying an analog or digital channel (not the i.LINK device), then the Device List will appear. Select the desired device from the list and press to display the Control Panel. 2 Press V v B b on the remote control to navigate through the options available in the i.LINK Control Panel. 3 Press to select a desired option.
i.LINK To Do This ... Do This ... Go to the Device List Press V v B b to highlight Back to Device List and press Change the audio being played from the Press V v B b to highlight Swap Audio and press TV to the current selected device, and to the window that currently has sound. vice versa Play a recording from the selected i.LINK camcorder or digital VCR Press V v B b to highlight Fast-forward or rewind a recording from Press V v B b to highlight the selected i.
i.LINK Setup To Do This ... Do This ... Set up the selected device Press V v B b to highlight Setup and press Set up Caption Vision Once i.LINK Setup has been selected, Press b then V or v to Caption Vision, and press . . For details about setting up Caption Vision , see “Using the Caption Vision Menu” on page 69. Set up i.LINK Analog Video (Set-Top Box) The TV is able to accept an analog signal from a selected set-top box.
Using the Menus Overview The Menu gives you access to the following features: Menu Icon Description Page Allows you to make adjustments to your picture settings. It 96 also allows you to customize the Picture Mode based on the type of program you are viewing, select Advanced Video options, and more. Offers enhanced audio options such as listening to second 99 audio programming (SAP) or customizing the Effect of the sound on your TV.
Using the Video Menu To select the Video Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Press B or b to highlight the Video icon and press . 3 Press V v B b to highlight an Menus option. Press option. to select an 4 Press V v B b to change settings. Press setting. to select the changed 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu. To restore the factory default settings for the Video settings: s Press RESET on the remote control when in the Video Menu.
Description Select to reduce the noise level of connected equipment. It is also effective on the signal from the VHF/UHF jack. Select from High, Medium, Low, Off. Mild Mode On Off Advanced Video Select Program to choose among the options described below. Clear White, Emhance Detail, Color Corrector, Black Corrector, Gamma Corrector and White Balance options are available only when Pro mode is selected. DRC Mode Select for a natural, soft picture. Select to turn off the Mild Mode.
Option Description DRC Palette Allows you to customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity) for up to three input sources. For example, you can create one Custom setting to optimize your cable input’s picture, and create another to optimize your DVD player’s picture. You can switch among the three Custom settings in the menu. 1 Press V v B b to highlight Custom 1, Custom 2, or Custom 3 and then press . The DRC palette appears.
Using the Audio Menu To select the Audio Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Press B or b to highlight the Audio icon and press . 3 Press V v B b to highlight an to select an Menus option. Press option. Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound: Off Effect: Simulated MTS: Stereo Speaker: On Audio Out: Fixed 4 Press V v B b to change settings. Press setting. to select the changed 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu.
Option Description Speaker On Select to turn on the TV speakers. Off Menus Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustments Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV’s sound only through your external audio system speakers. This option can be set only when the Speaker option is set to Off. Variable Fixed 100 The TV’s speakers are turned off, but the audio output from your audio system can still be controlled by the TV’s remote control.
Using the Screen Menu To select the Screen Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Press B or b to move to the Screen icon and press . 3 Press V or v to move to an to select an Menus option. Press option. 4 Press B b V v to change settings. Press setting. to select the changed 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu. Selecting Screen Mode Options z To change from one Wide Mode to another, use WIDE on the remote control.
Menus Option z If 4:3 Default is set to anything but Off, the Wide Mode setting changes only for the current channel. When you change channels (or inputs), Wide Mode is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting. To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default to Off.
Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Press B or b to highlight the Channel icon and press . 3 Press V v B b to highlight an to select an Menus option. Press option. 4 Press V v B b to change settings. Press setting. to select the changed 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu.
Menus 104 Option Description Channel Label Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers. You can label up to 40 channels. 1 Press V v B b to highlight Channel and press . 2 Press V v to scroll through the channel numbers (1-125). Then press to select the channel number that you want to assign a label. 3 Press V v B b to highlight Label and press . 4 Press V v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Then press to select the highlighted character.
Using the Parent Menu The Parent Menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. To select the Parent Menu Parent icon and press Menus 1 Press MENU. 2 Press B or b to highlight the . 3 Use 0-9 on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. 4 If this is the first time you are creating this password, confirm the password by entering it again. (The Parent Menu options appear.) 5 Press V v B b to change settings. Press to select the changed setting.
Menus US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options z The Content-Based Ratings are linked to the level of the Age-Based Rating. For example, a program with an AgeBased Rating of TV-PG V (Violence) rating may contain moderate violence, while a TV-14 V (Violence) rating may contain more intense violence. For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For Canadian models, see page 107.) Option Movie Rating Description G All children and General Audience.
Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For US models, see page 106.) Description C All children. C8+ G Children 8 years and older. General programming. PG 14+ Parental Guidance. Viewers 14 and older. 18+ G Adult programming. General programming. 8 ans+ 13 ans+ Not recommended for young children. Not recommended for ages under 13. 16 ans+ 18 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16.
Using the Setup Menu To select the Setup Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Press B or b to highlight the Setup icon and press . Menus 3 Press V v B b to highlight an option. Press option. z To move from within one Menu to the main Menu of icons, press B. to select an 4 Press V v B b to change settings. Press changed setting. to select the 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu.
z When selecting Game, or Web, the TV decreases brightness to prevent image retention. Description Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 4 jack, you can select the label DVD for the VIDEO 4 input. Then when you press TV/VIDEO to change inputs, the Video Label you assigned to that input appears on screen. 1 Press V or v to highlight the video input (VIDEO 1-6) to which you want to assign a label.
Description Lets you set the clock on your TV and allows you to program your TV for scheduled viewing using the Timers. Sleep Allows you to select the time in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. Timer 1 Timer 2 Menus z To go directly to programming Timer 1 or 2, press instead of pressing b. Option Clock/Timers You can use the Timers to program the TV to turn on and off and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled viewing times.
Description Allows you to illuminate the Sony logo on the front panel of the display unit and the input indicator on the media receiver unit. Yes Illuminates the Sony logo and input indicator while the power is turned on. No Illuminates the Sony logo and input indicator only when the power is switched to on or off. On Allows the i.LINK signal to pass through to connected i.LINK devices even when the TV is turned off. The front panel i.LINK STANDBY LED lights in red.
Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Page Glossary Contacting Sony 114 115 Troubleshooting Specifications 115 121 Optional Accessories Index 123 124 113
Glossary analog signal aspect ratio A signaling method that uses continuous changes in the amplitude or frequency of an electronic transmission to convey information. Refers to the ratio between the width and height of the screen. This TV has a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio, as opposed to a 4:3 aspect ratio. Other Info 4:3 aspect ratio component video Component video is sent through three cables: two color shade (chrominance) signals and one brightness (luminance) signal.
Contacting Sony If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).
Remote Control Problem Possible Remedies Remote control does not operate s s s Cannot change channels with the remote control s s s s Other Info s Remote control does not operate non-Sony video equipment s s s Remote control does not s operate Sony video equipment The batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries. Check the orientation of the batteries. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the TV indicator lights up.
Problem Possible Remedies Cannot show (or hide) file information in full screen or Slide Show s Set the File/Information option to On or Off (see pages 79 and 82). Cannot see menu Cannot hear audio while using Memory Stick s s s Press V to display the menu again. Check the TV’s volume or Speaker (page 100) settings. To hear JPEG voice memo, select the Digital Camera Folders option and set the Filter option to Show All. Check that the Music option is not to set to Off (see page 83).
Video Problem Possible Remedies No picture (screen not lit), no sound s Dark, poor or no picture (screen lit), good sound Other Info No color s s s s s s If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may need service. Call your local Sony Service Center. Make sure the power cord is plugged in. Press POWER on the front of the media receiver unit. Press TV/VIDEO to cycle through the connected video sources. Try another channel; it could be station trouble.
Audio Problem Possible Remedies Good picture, no sound s s s Audio noise s Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box s Sound seems weak or insufficient s Cannot raise the volume on external speakers s The TV’s audio might be set to Auto SAP or Mono, when it might be better set to Stereo. In the Audio Menu (see page 99), set the MTS setting to Stereo. If already set to Stereo, switch to Mono (which may reduce background noise during weak stereo broadcasts).
General Problem Possible Remedies How to restore Video settings to factory settings s Press RESET on the remote control while in the Video Menu (see page 96). How to restore Audio settings s to factory settings Cannot cycle through the other s video equipment connected to the TV Press RESET on the remote control while in the Audio Menu (see page 99). Cannot operate menu s Lost password s Other Info s LED on the display unit is lit s s s Other Info The signal from a selected i.
Specifications Panel System Plasma Display panel Display resolution KDE42XBR950 1024 pixels (horizontal) × 768 pixels (vertical) KDE50XBR950 1365 pixels (horizontal) × 768 pixels (vertical) KDE61XBR950 1365 pixels (horizontal) × 768 pixels (vertical) Antenna 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Television System NTSC, American TV Standard Channel Coverage Power Requirements VHF 2-13 UHF 14-69 DTV 1-999 CATV 1-125 120V, 60 Hz Inputs/Outputs DVI-HDTV 1 terminal, 3.3V T.M.D.S.
Mass Display unit PDM-4210: 39kg (86 lbs) PDM-5010: 53kg (114 lbs) PDM-6110: 71 kg (156 lbs 8 oz) Media receiver unit MBD-XBR950: 6.5kg (14 lbs 5 oz) Power Consumption In Use Display unit PDM-4210: 430 W PDM-5010: 516 W PDM-6110: 770 W Media receiver unit MBD-XBR950: 53 W Other Info Supplied Accessories In Standby Under 1.5 W i.
Optional Accessories s A/V Cable (VC-810S/820S/830S) s Component Video Cable (VMC-10/30) s Control S Cable (RK-G69) s 10M display interface cable (VMC-P10) s i.LINK cables: VMC-IL4415 (4-pin to 4-pin, 1.5 meters); VMC-IL4435 (4-pin to 4-pin, 3.
Index 0-9 buttons 51 16:9 aspect ratio 59 4:3 aspect ratio 59 4:3 Default settings 102 A Add Digital Channels 70 Alternate Audio 69 Alternate Video 69 ANT button 50, 58 Audio Menu 95, 99 Audio Out 100 audio receiver, connecting 45 Auto Program (channel setup) 48 Auto SAP, MTS setting 99 B balance, adjusting 99 bass, adjusting 99 batteries, inserting in remote 49 bilingual audio 99 Black Corrector 98 blocking programs. See ratings.
F Fast-forward button 50 Favorite Channels clearing 48, 63 in Channel Menu 103 using 63 FAVORITES button 51 features 13 Fixed audio setting 100 FREEZE button 51, 64 Freeze, using 64 Full mode, setting 101 FUNCTION button and indicators 50 G H HD/DVD IN jack (1080i/720p/480p/ 480i) jacks, described 22 hue, adjusting 96 I i.LINK 87–93 i.
Program Guide 67 Program Options menu 69 progressive 114 R Other Info Other Info ratings, setting 105–107 ratings, viewing blocked programs 106, 107 Record buttons 51 remote control inserting batteries 49 programming 52 removing, Favorite Channels 48, 63 RESET button 51 resetting Audio options 99 Rewind button 50 S S VIDEO jack, described 21, 22 SAT/CABLE indicator 50 SAT/CABLE power button 51 satellite receiver, using with TV remote control 55 Screen Saver 102 setting up channels 48 Setup Menu 108 sha
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