AX1X_Digital.book Page 1 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the projection TV, below the Sony logo, on the sticker, and also on the TV box (white label). Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 2 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Note on Caption Vision ❑ This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules. Note on Convergence Adjustment Before you use your projection TV, make sure to adjust convergence. For details, see “Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (Flash Focus)” on page 44.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 3 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Important Safety Instructions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Read these instructions. Additional Cleaning Instructions Keep these instructions. Clean the cabinet of the projection TV with a dry, soft cloth. To clean the screen of your projection TV, please use only a clean, soft cloth lightly dampened with water. Stubborn stains such as fingerprints can be removed with a clean, soft cloth lightly dampened with a solution of mild soap and warm water.
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AX1X_Digital.book Page 5 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Contents Introducing the Projection TV Overview .......................................................................................................9 Package Contents.............................................................................. 9 Features ............................................................................................ 9 Setting Up the TV Overview .......................................................................
AX1X_Digital.book Page 6 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Using the Remote Control Using the Features Overview .....................................................................................................55 Watching TV ................................................................................................56 Using the Program Guide ...........................................................................57 Using Additional Program Guide Options.........................................
AX1X_Digital.book Page 7 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Welcome Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options ....................................................79 Slide Show Menu Options ...............................................................79 Contents Menu Options ..................................................................80 Memory Stick Menu ........................................................................80 Notes on Using Memory Stick Media .............................................
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AX1X_Digital.book Page 9 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Introducing the Projection TV Overview This chapter describes the contents of the package in which the TV is shipped and provides an overview of the features of your projection TV. Package Contents Along with your new projection TV, the package contains a remote control and two AA batteries. No additional cables are included. These items are all you need to set up and operate the projection TV in its basic configuration.
DRC® (Digital Reality Creation) Multifunction: Unlike conventional line doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal’s NTSC waveform with the near-HD equivalent, while doubling the number of vertical and horizontal lines. This results in four times the density for quality sources, such as DVD, satellite, and digital camcorders. The Video Menu allows you to select interlaced, progressive, or CineMotion™ output.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 11 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Setting Up the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 12 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Carrying Your Projection TV SETUP Carrying the TV requires four or more people. Models KP-51/57WS655 provide casters. Be sure to move your projection TV using these casters. Positioning the TV Setup min . 2.4 m( ap 57" prox. 8 min ft.) . 2.1 m( ap 51" prox. 7 ft .) 60˚ SETUP 20˚ POWER + — CHANNEL + — VOLUME TV/VIDEO FLASH PRO STD/DUO FOCUS TIMER STAND BY 20˚ 60˚ mi n. mi 2.4 n. m 2.1 (ap m (ap 57 prox .8 51 pro " " ft. x. ) 7f t.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 13 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM TV Controls and Connectors SETUP Video inputs (Video 2) are provided on the front. To access, push up and release as shown. Setup POWER + TIMER STAND BY — CHANNEL + — VOLUME TV/VIDEO FLASH FOCUS PRO STD/DUO SETUP 1 2 VIDEO L (MONO) R AUDIO SETUP S VIDEO SETUP Front Video Inputs VIDEO 2 IN Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your camcorder or other video equipment that has S VIDEO.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 14 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM SETUP TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel 1 2 3 4 FLASH FOCUS TV/VIDEO 5 6 7 8 9 TIMER STAND BY POWER q; PRO — VOLUME + — CHANNEL + Item Description 1 PRO STD/DUO Memory Stick insertion slot. For details, see “Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick” on page 70. 2 Memory Stick LED When lit, indicates that the Memory Stick is being read. (Do not remove the Memory Stick when the indicator is lit.
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AX1X_Digital.book Page 16 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Setup SETUP Jack 1 VHF/UHF RF input that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable box. 2 Cable RF input that connects to your cable signal. 3 S VIDEO IN 1/3 Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than either composite video (4) or VHF/UHF (1) connections.
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SETUP AX1X_Digital.book Page 18 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Cable or Antenna Only For best results, use one of the following connections if you are connecting a cable or an antenna and you: ❑ Do not need a cable box to unscramble channels. (If you have a cable box, see pages 20-21.) ❑ Do not intend to connect a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 24 and 26.) The connection you choose depends on the cable type you have in your home, as described below.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 19 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM For best results, use this connection if you: ❑ Have a cable and an antenna. (This is convenient if you are using a separate rooftop antenna to receive additional channels that are not provided by your cable company.) ❑ SETUP Cable and Antenna Only Do not have a cable box or VCR. (If you have a cable box, see pages 20 to 21. If you have a VCR, see pages 24 and 26.
Cable Box and Cable Only For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. Before connecting a cable box, see “About Using CableCARD” on page 17. ❑ You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 24 and 26.) With this connection you can: ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV’s VHF/UHF input jack.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 21 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Cable Box Only to use a cable box. ❑ You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 24 and 26.) SETUP Before connecting a cable box, see “About Using CableCARD” on page 17. For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles all channels, which requires you With this connection you can: ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
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AX1X_Digital.book Page 23 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Your TV includes several types of video inputs. When connecting your TV, use the inputs that are available on your components that provide the best video performance, as described below.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 24 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM SETUP VCR and Cable For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company does not require you to use a cable box. To connect the VCR and cable Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 23. 1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF input jack. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR’s VHF/UHF output jack to the TV’s CABLE jack. 3 Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR’s A/V output jacks to the Setup TV’s A/V input jacks.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 25 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Notes on Using This Connection Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Watch cable channels Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input (CABLE in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control to operate the VCR If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 50-51.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 26 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM SETUP VCR and Cable Box For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. Before connecting a cable box, see “About Using CableCARD” on page 17. With this connection you can: ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through Setup the cable box.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 27 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM TV SETUP Coaxial cable Setup Splitter (not supplied) CATV cable Coaxial cable Cable box Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, etc. SETUP Coaxial cable A/V cable VCR SETUP A/V cable Notes on Using This Connection Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input (CABLE in the illustration).
AX1X_Digital.book Page 28 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver SETUP 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 23. 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 a CATV cable from your cable or antenna to the TV’s CABLE jack. 4 Run Auto Program, as described in “Setting Up the Channel List” Setup on page 43.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 29 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Notes on Using This Connection Do This ... Watch the satellite receiver Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the satellite receiver input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 50-51.
SETUP AX1X_Digital.book Page 30 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Satellite Receiver and VCR To connect a satellite receiver and VCR 1 Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the splitter’s two output jacks to the TV’s CABLE jack. 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter’s other output jack to Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 23. the satellite receiver’s VHF/UHF input jack.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 31 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Notes on Using This Connection Do This ... Watch the satellite receiver Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 3 in the illustration). Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the input to which the VCR is connected (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver or VCR If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the remote control.
SETUP AX1X_Digital.book Page 32 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM 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 P R jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks (VIDEO 5) on the TV. ✍ The Y, PB and PR jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y, Setup CB and CR, or Y, B-Y and R-Y.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 33 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Notes on Using This Connection Watch the DVD player Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input (VIDEO 5 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 pages 50-51. Activate the TV remote control to operate the DVD player Press DVD/VCR FUNCTION.
SETUP AX1X_Digital.book Page 34 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM 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 Setup jack to the TV’s S VIDEO jack.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 35 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Camcorder Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 23. To connect a camcorder SETUP 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. 1 Use A/V cables to connect the camcorder’s A/V output jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks. TV Setup S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) R AUDIO VIDEO 2 IN SETUP Cables are often color-coded to connectors.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 36 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM SETUP 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. SETUP Setup TV SETUP Audio cable To line input Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 37 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has DVI (Digital Video Interface) output, use the following connection. To connect a device that has DVI OUT: 1 Use an HDMI-to-DVI cable to connect the device’s DVI OUT jack SETUP DVI-Equipped Device to the TV’s HDMI IN jack. ✍ You can purchase HDMI cables (or cable adapters) at your local electronics store. the TV’s HDMI analog audio input jacks.
SETUP AX1X_Digital.book Page 38 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM HDMI-Equipped Device If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has a HighDefinition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), use the following connection. To connect a device that has HDMI OUT: 1 Use the HDMI cable that came with your device to connect the device’s HDMI OUT jack to the TV’s HDMI IN jack. ✍ HDMI cables transmit both audio and video signals. (Separate audio cables Setup are not necessary.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 39 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector ❑ Using an optical cable, connect the TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL output jack to the device’s audio optical input jack. SETUP You can use the TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL output jack to connect an audio device that is Dolby Digital and PCM compatible, such as an audio amplifier.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 40 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Using the CONTROL S Feature SETUP 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.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 41 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Using CableCARD SETUP CableCARD provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted cable channels — without the need for a set-top box — that will enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. The CableCARD, which is provided by your cable TV company, is inserted into the TV’s rear panel CableCARD slot.
SETUP AX1X_Digital.book Page 42 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM z You can also access information about your CableCARD in the Applications Menu (see page 98). 3 Gently push the card into the slot until it locks into place. 4 Turn on the TV. After 1-2 minutes, the CableCARD setup screen is displayed. This screen includes information your cable TV company will request before they can activate your service. 5 Follow the displayed instructions: Phone your cable company.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 43 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Setting Up the Channel List Using Initial Setup SETUP After you finish connecting the TV, you need to run the Initial Setup feature, which automatically creates a list of available analog and digital channels. The Initial Setup screens appear when you turn on your TV for the first time after hooking it up. To run Initial Setup 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV. Setup The Initial Setup screen appears.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 44 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (Flash Focus) SETUP The projection tube image appears on the screen in three colors (red, green and blue). If the three colors do not project properly, the color is poor and the picture blurs. Before you use your TV, be sure to run the Flash Focus feature. Flash Focus adjusts the color projection settings automatically.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 45 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Adjusting the Convergence Manually ✍ Before adjusting the convergence manually for the first time, you must first SETUP The Convergence feature gives you more control over the picture’s convergence than the Flash Focus feature, allowing you to fine-tune the convergence. perform Flash Focus (as described on page 44). Allow the TV to warm up for about 30 minutes before you adjust the convergence. 1 Press MENU to display the Menu.
Notes on Adjusting the Convergence Manually ❑ For best results, stand 3 to 5 feet away from the picture when adjusting the convergence. Begin with the crosses in the center area of the screen and, once those are adjusted, move to the crosses on the edges of the screen. ❑ You can make separate adjustments in the each of the following viewing modes: Setup SETUP AX1X_Digital.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 47 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Using the Remote Control Overview This chapter describes how to set up, program, and use the TV’s remote control. Topic Page Inserting Batteries 47 Button Descriptions 48 Programming the Remote Control 50 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 52 Inserting Batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the remote control.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 48 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM SETUP Button Descriptions 1 DVD/ VCR MUTING 2 3 MODE PICTURE WIDE SAT/ POWER CABLE TV/ DISPLAY VIDEO qj qk ql w; Button Description 1 DVD/VCR POWER Press to turn on and off the DVD player or VCR. 2 MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL+ to restore the sound. * 3 PICTURE MODE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro. Also available in the Video Menu.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 49 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Press to reset the settings to the factory defaults. See pages 85 and 87. Also used to clear Favorite Channels, (see page 64), and Manual Convergence (see page 46). qh SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. To cancel press until Sleep Off appears. While the Sleep feature is set, press once to display the remaining time.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 50 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Programming the Remote Control SETUP The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment. 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.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 51 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Manufacturer’s Codes Code 301, 302, 303 327 DVD Changers Manufacturer Code Sony Panasonic 765 766 DVD/VCR Combination Units Manufacturer Code Sony Broksonic JVC Panasonic Samsung Toshiba Zenith 767 776 775 777 774 773 768 HDD/DVD Combination Units Code 770, 771, 772 DVD 5.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 52 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM All Equipment Operating a Satellite Receiver SETUP SETUP SETUP 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 pages 50 to 51.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 53 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Turn on/off SAT/CABLE POWER Select a channel 0-9, ENT Change channels CH +/- Back to previous channel JUMP To Do This ...
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AX1X_Digital.book Page 55 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 56 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM SETUP Watching TV z For a complete list of all the functions of the remote control, see pages 47-53. To Do This ... Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the TV Press TV FUNCTION Turn on/off the TV Press TV POWER Tune directly to a channel To tune to analog channels, press 0-9 and then ENT. For digital subchannels, press 0-9, press 0-9 again, and then ENT. , SETUP For example, to select subchannel 21.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 57 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Using the Program Guide ✍ The Program Guide cannot be displayed when the TV is tuned to one of the GUIDE TOP MENU video inputs or if the Channel Fix option is set to anything other than Off (see page 89). SETUP The program guide lets you review program information and select both analog and digital channels. To display the program guide: Press GUIDE on the TV’s remote control.
Using Additional Program Guide Options Press b while in the program guide’s channel list to display the following options, which allow you to customize the settings of the program on the currently tuned channel. SETUP SETUP Features SETUP SETUP SETUP AX1X_Digital.book Page 58 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM 58 Option Description Alternate Video (when available) Each program has a main video stream (the video that you see when the channel is first tuned), and may have alternate video streams.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 59 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Using Wide Mode ❑ Press WIDE MODE repeatedly to toggle through the following Wide Mode settings. SETUP z You can also access the Wide Mode settings in the Screen Menu. For details, see page 88. The Wide Mode feature lets you change the picture size for both standard-definition (480i/480p) and high-definition (720p/1080i) sources.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 60 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Using Wide Mode with High-Definition (720p/1080i) Sources Example Description Full displays the picture at its original size. SETUP ‘ WIDE If the source is a 16:9 high-definition (720p/1080i) signal, the picture fills the screen. Full (native 16:9) SETUP If the source is a 4:3 standard-definition signal that has been upconverted, bars are shown to fill the 16:9 screen.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 61 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Using Twin View 1 Tune the TV to a working channel. 2 Press . SETUP Displaying Twin Pictures SETUP 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. A second picture appears.
SETUP AX1X_Digital.book Page 62 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Activating the Picture To Do This ... You can use the B and b buttons to activate the left and right pictures while using Twin View. Do This ... To activate the picture in the right window SETUP Press b. To activate the picture in the left window SETUP Press B. Functions Available in the Active (Highlighted) Window To Do This ... Do This ... Tune to a channel To tune to analog channels, press 0-9 and then ENT.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 63 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM To Do This ... The zoom feature lets you vary the relative size of the left and right pictures. Do This ... SETUP Changing the Picture Size Enlarge the active picture SETUP Press V. Make the active picture smaller Press v. SETUP When you adjust the picture sizes, the TV memorizes the change. The next time you use the Twin View function, the memorized sizes appear.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 64 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Using Favorite Channels SETUP The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify. You can create a list using the Favorite Channels option in the Channel Menu, or by using the Add to Favorites feature in the Favorite Channels guide. SETUP Using the Channel Menu MENU z For details on using the Channel Menu, see page 89. 1 2 3 4 Press MENU to display the Menu.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 65 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM 1 Press FAVORITES. The Favorite Channels list appears. SETUP Using the Favorite Channels Guide Preview of highlighted Favorite Channel FAVORITES Favorite Channels SETUP 2 Press V or v to highlight the channel you want to watch. A preview of the highlighted Favorite Channel appears. ✍ Digital channels do not display in the preview window. To change your Favorite Channels list, highlight Edit Favorites and press .
AX1X_Digital.book Page 66 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Using the Freeze Function SETUP The FREEZE button 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 using Twin View. 1 When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press FREEZE.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 67 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Using the Memory Stick Viewer About Memory Stick Memory Stick (sold separately) is a compact, portable, and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that makes it perfect for portable applications, such as digital photography. Memory Stick is specially designed for sharing digital data among Memory Stick compatible products such as digital cameras and digital video cameras.
SETUP AX1X_Digital.book Page 68 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Memory Stick Compatibility This television is compatible with the following Sony brand Memory Stick media types: ❑ Memory Stick Media ❑ Memory Stick Duo and PRO Duo Media (without the Memory Stick adaptor) ✍ The Memory Stick slot on your TV has been designed to accommodate SETUP standard and compact versions of Memory Stick. It is not necessary to use an adapter for Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 69 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM File Compatibility Supported File Name Extensions .jpg .jpeg MPEG1 .mpg .mpeg SETUP File Type JPEG SETUP Trademark Information The Memory Stick Viewer is compatible with JPEG images taken with Sony digital still cameras and MPEG1* movies taken with Sony digital cameras and camcorders.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 70 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM SETUP Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick Inserting a Memory Stick ✍ The Memory Stick slot on your TV has been designed to accommodate standard and compact versions of Memory Stick. It is not necessary to use an adapter for Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo. If you use an adapter it may damage the adapter and Memory Stick slot.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 71 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM To remove 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.) SETUP Removing a Memory Stick ✍ Removing the Memory Stick while a file is being accessed (when the Memory Stick LED on the TV’s front panel is lit) may damage the Memory Stick or its contents. The Memory Stick media is ejected.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 72 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM SETUP Using the Memory Stick Index F1 Turn on the TV and insert a Memory Stick that contains the photo or movie files you want to view. For details, see page 70. ✍ If the Memory Stick Index does not appear, press the F1 button on the remote control. SETUP The Memory Stick Index appears, which displays thumbnail images of the files stored on the Memory Stick.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 73 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM The following describes how to use the Memory Stick Index. SETUP Do This ... Press V v B b. Display the highlighted photo, voice memo, or movie file full screen Press . For details, see “Viewing Photos” on page 74 and “Playing Movies” on page 77. Display the next page of thumbnails 1 Press v to select V. 2 Press v to display the next page of thumbnails. Display the previous or next page of thumbnails 1 Press v to select V.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 74 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Viewing Photos SETUP When you select a photo from the Memory Stick Index (described on page 72), it displays as shown below, with the following controls. Information about selected photo SETUP Selected photo Previous/next buttons Photo Menu bar SETUP ✍ JPEGs captured using a digital video camera may appear to display motion in full screen.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 75 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM The Photo Menu bar lets you access additional photo viewing options. SETUP Photo Menu Bar Options To access the Photo Menu bar 1 Press B or b to select Index, Slide Show, View, or File. 2 Press V or v to select the desired option. Displays the Slide Show Menu. For details, see “Slide Show Menu Options” on page 79. View Rotate Allows you to rotate the photo in 90 degree increments clockwise or counterclockwise.
SETUP AX1X_Digital.book Page 76 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Using Zoom and Pan To Zoom and Pan a photo 1 In the Photo Menu bar, highlight View. 2 Highlight Zoom/Pan and press . 3 Specify the zoom center point by pressing B b V v ; then press to set the center. Memory Stick Features SETUP SETUP The Zoom and Pan controls are displayed. To Do This ... Do This ... Zoom in (increase magnification) or out (decrease magnification) Highlight Zoom and press V to zoom in or v to zoom out.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 77 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Playing Movies Information about selected movie SETUP When you select a movie from the Memory Stick Index (described on page 72), it displays as shown below, with the following controls. Selected movie SETUP Enlarge button Play/pause button Previous/next buttons Movie Menu bar be played back with the Memory Stick Viewer. SETUP ✍ MPEG movies recorded in VX Fine Mode with Sony digital cameras cannot Movie Controls To Do This ... Do This ..
Movie Menu Bar Options z MPEG1 files that are protected are indicated by the Lock icon. SETUP Memory Stick Features SETUP SETUP SETUP AX1X_Digital.book Page 78 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM 78 To access the Movie Menu bar 1 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.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 79 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options The Slide Show Menu includes the following options: Option Description Start Starts the Slide Show. Music Allows you to select background audio to play during the Slide Show. Off No additional background audio is played during the Slide Show. Audio that is associated with the JPEG or MPEG1 files will play. Play Memory Stick Plays all MP3 files on the Memory Stick.
Contents Menu Options The Contents Menu includes the following options: Option Description Select Folder Allows you to select different folders to view in the Memory Stick Viewer. SETUP SETUP AX1X_Digital.book Page 80 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM SETUP File Order Selects all folders within the directories defined by the DCF rules used by Sony digital cameras (see page 81). JPEG and MPEG1 files in those directories are recognized even if they do not conform to the DCF file naming rules.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 81 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Notes on Using Memory Stick Media Most Sony brand digital still and video cameras automatically record still photo and movie files using DCF compliant directory and file names. DCF stands for “Design Rules for Camera File Systems,” which are specifications established by the Japan Electronic Industry Development Association (JEIDA).
Memory Stick Precautions SETUP SETUP AX1X_Digital.book Page 82 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM When using Memory Stick media, follow these precautions: ❑ 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). ❑ Avoid touching the terminal of Memory Stick media or bringing it into contact with a metal object.
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AX1X_Digital.book Page 83 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Using the Menus Overview The Menu gives you access to the following features: Menu Description Page 84 The Video Menu allows you to make adjustments to your picture settings. It also allows you to customize the Picture Mode based on the type of program you are viewing, select Advanced Video options, and more. z Press MENU to enter and exit Menus.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 84 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Using the Video Menu Menus To access the Video Menu, follow these steps: 1. Display Menu To change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection. SETUP SETUP 3. Press to select MENU To exit the Menu, press MENU. Selecting Video Options The Video Menu includes the following options: Option Description You can also change the Mode setting using the PICTURE MODE button on the remote control.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 85 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Option Description Advanced Video Select Program to choose among the Advanced Video options. DRC Mode Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x density, for high quality sources (i.e., DVD player, satellite receiver). Interlaced Recommended for moving pictures. CineMotion Provides an optimized display by automatically detecting film content and applying a reverse 3/2 pulldown process.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 86 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Using the Audio Menu Menus To access the Audio Menu, follow these steps: 1. Display Menu 2. Highlight 3. Press to select MENU SETUP To change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Menu, press MENU. SETUP Selecting Audio Options The Audio Menu includes the following options: Option Description Treble Adjust to decrease or increase higher-pitched sounds.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 87 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Option Description be controlled by the TV’s remote control. The TV’s speakers are turned off and the volume output of the TV is fixed. Use your audio receiver’s remote control to adjust the volume through your audio system. On Select to turn on the TV speakers. Off Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through your external audio system speakers.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 88 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Using the Screen Menu Menus To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: 1. Display Menu 3. Press to select MENU SETUP To change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Menu, press MENU. Selecting Screen Options SETUP 2.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 89 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Using the Channel Menu To access the Channel Menu, follow these steps: 2. Highlight Menus 1. Display Menu 3. Press to select MENU SETUP To change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Menu, press MENU. Selecting Channel Options The Channel Menu includes the following options: Channel Fix z If you are using a CableCARD, Auto Program is disabled for the CABLE input.
Menus AX1X_Digital.book Page 90 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM z Channels that you set to Hidden can be accessed only with the 0-9 buttons. Option Description Show/Hide Channels Allows you to show or hide channels that appear in the Program Guide (page 57) and when you use the CH+/buttons to channel surf. Channels that are set to Hidden do not appear in the Program Guide or when you use the CH+/- buttons. 1 Press V or v to highlight the channel that you want to show or hide.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 91 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Using the Parent Menu Menus The Parent Menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. To access the Parent Menu, follow these steps: 1. Display Menu 2. Highlight 3. Press to select MENU SETUP Use the 0-9 buttons on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. If this is the first time you are creating this password, confirm the password by entering it again.
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 Age-Based 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 93.) Option Description Movie Rating G All children and General Audience. PG Parental Guidance suggested.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 93 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For US models, see page 92.) Description C All children. C8+ Children 8 years and older. G General programming. PG Parental Guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and older. 18+ Adult programming. G General programming. 8 ans+ Not recommended for young children. 13 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 13. 16 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 94 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Using the Setup Menu Menus To access the Setup Menu, follow these steps: 1. Display Menu 2. Highlight 3. Press to select MENU SETUP To change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Menu, press MENU.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 95 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Label Video Inputs 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 5 jack, you can select the label DVD for the VIDEO 5 input. Then when you press the TV/VIDEO button 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 1-7) to which you want to assign a label.
Programming Caption Vision If you selected the Program option under Caption Vision (see page 94), you can change the following settings: Basic SETUP SETUP Menus AX1X_Digital.book Page 96 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Allows you to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options. CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program. (Should be set to CC1 for most programs.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 97 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Using the Applications Menu To access the Applications Menu, follow these steps: 2. Highlight Menus 1. Display Menu 3. Press to select MENU SETUP To change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Menu, press MENU. You can also access the Memory Stick Viewer using the F1 button on the remote control. Option Description Memory Stick Displays the Memory Stick Viewer. For details, see page 67.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 98 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM SETUP Menus Option Description Timer 1 and Timer 2 are not available to be set until you set the Current Time. 1 Press V or v to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2. To set the timer, press b. 2 Press V or v to highlight one of the following options, then press . z To go directly to programming Timer 1 or 2, press instead of pressing b.
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AX1X_Digital.book Page 100 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Other Info Glossary analog signal aspect ratio 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 4:3 aspect ratio component video 16:9 aspect ratio Component video is sent through three cables: two color shade (chrominance) signals and one brightness (luminance) signal.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 101 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Contacting Sony Before calling Sony customer support, please write down the model and serial numbers of your TV. You’ll find this information on the front cover of this manual.
Channels Problem Possible Remedies Cannot receive upper channels (UHF) when using an antenna TV is fixed to one channel ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV’s memory (see page 89). ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV’s memory (see page 89). Check your Channel Fix settings (see page 89).
AX1X_Digital.book Page 103 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Problem Possible Remedies Image does not ❏ display/Cannot see all files ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ Cannot see Menu Cannot hear audio while using Memory Stick ❏ ❏ ❏ The Memory Stick might be locked. Unlock the Memory Stick and try setting the print quantity again. Press V to display the Menu again. Check the TV’s volume or Speaker (page 87) settings.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 104 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Other Other Info Problem Possible Remedies Print Marks (DPOF) set by ❏ the Memory Stick Viewer are not recognized by the DPOFcompatible photo printer.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 105 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Problem Possible Remedies No picture (screen not lit), no sound ❏ ❏ “Black box” on screen ❏ Bars appear at the ❏ top and bottom of the screen SETUP Double images or ghosts Dark, poor or no picture (screen lit), good sound No color Only snow and noise appear on the screen Other Dotted lines or stripes ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ SETUP If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may need service.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 106 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Possible Remedies Digital cable box does not work ❏ Cannot record digital channels to VCR ❏ Other Info SETUP SETUP SETUP Other Other Info Problem TV makes “popping” sound ❏ when turned on TIMER/STAND BY LED on ❏ front panel is lit 106 This is a normal sound that results from the TV automatically degaussing each time it is turned on. The LED (see page 14) blinks when the TV is turned on, then shuts off when the picture is displayed.
AX1X_Digital.book Page 107 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Specifications Projection Lenses Antenna Television System Channel Coverage QAM on cable Terrestrial (analog) Cable TV (analog) Terrestrial (digital) Cable TV (digital) 120V, 60 Hz ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 2-69 1-125 2-69 1-135 Video Audio 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bit 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.
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AX1X_Digital.book Page 109 Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:13 PM Index 0-9 buttons 48, 56, 62 4:3 Default settings 88 A Advanced Video 85 Alternate Audio 58 Alternate Video 58 ANT button 49, 56 antenna, connecting 18 Audio Menu 83 Audio Out 87 AUDIO OUT jack 16 audio receiver, connecting 36 Auto Program (channel setup) 43, 89 Auto SAP, MTS setting 86 B balance, adjusting 86 bass, adjusting 86 batteries, inserting in remote 47 bilingual audio 86 blocking programs. See ratings.
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