4-081-143-12(1) Projection TV Operating Instructions KP-43HT20 KP-53HS20 KP-53HS30 KP-61HS20 KP-61HS30 © 2001 Sony Corporation
WARNING Note on Caption Vision To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the projection 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).
Safety 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 33. ❑ ❑ Operate the projection TV only on 120 V AC. The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.
Important Safeguards For your protection, 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.
Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power-line operated sets near water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. Accessories 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 the manufacturer for the specific model of projection TV.
Lightning Safety Check For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and power-line surges.
Contents Important Safeguards ...............................................4 Introducing the Sony Projection TV Presenting the Sony Projection TV..........................8 Using this manual ....................................................9 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Contents .................................................................10 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control ..........10 Carrying Your Projection TV ................................
Introducing the Sony Projection TV Presenting the Sony Projection TV Thank you for purchasing the Sony Projection TV. This manual is for models KP-43HT20, KP-53HS20, KP-53HS30, KP61HS20 and KP-61HS30. Model KP-53HS30 is used for illustration purposes. Features 8 Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new projection TV include: ❑ Hi Scan 1080™: Enables you to receive the 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i digital TV formats.
Introducing the Sony Projection TV Favorite Channel Preview: Preview up to eight favorite channels without leaving the current channel. ❑ Channel Index: Allows you to view and choose from twelve programs. ❑ Flash Focus™: Allows you to adjust convergence automatically. Using this manual We recommend that you carefully review the contents of the following three sections in the order shown to ensure that you fully understand the operation of your new projection TV.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Contents The box contains your new projection TV, a remote control and two AA batteries. No peripheral cables are included. If you intend to add additional equipment to your projection TV, please check the hookup instructions for your desired setup before you begin. You may need to purchase cables and/ or splitters to complete the hookup properly.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Installing the Projection TV Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Recommended viewing area (Horizontal) mi n. mi 2.4 n. m mi 2.1 (ap n. m 1.8 ( 61 pro ap m " x. 8 (a 53 pro ft.) " x. 7 43 ppr " ox ft.) .6 ft.) 60˚ 60 60˚ Recommended viewing area (Vertical) min . 2.4 min . 2.1 m( ap 61" prox. 8 m( ap 53" prox. 7 ft.) ft.) 20˚ 20˚ min . 1.8 m( ap 43" prox. 6 ft.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connector Types You may find it necessary to use some of the following connector types during set up. Coaxial cable Standard TV cable and antenna cable Plug Type Push into connection. Screw-on Type Screw into connection. S Video cable High quality video cable for enhanced picture quality Align guides and push into connection. Audio/Video cable Push into connection.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Projection TV Controls and Connectors The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus without the use of a remote control. Pressing MENU brings up the on-screen menus. The arrow buttons move the on-screen cursor in the menus and the Select button ( ) selects the menu item.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Projection TV Rear and Front/Side Panel Connectors Rear of projection TV Front or side of projection TV KP-43HT20 KP-53HS20, KP-53HS30, KP-61HS20 and KP-61HS30 14
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connection Description Allows you to view local and cable channels if your cable provider does not feature local channels. You can switch between local and cable channels easily by pressing ANT on the remote control. Devices connected to the AUX input cannot be viewed in Twin View. 2 TO CONVERTER This is a VHF/UHF OUT jack that lets you set up your projection TV to switch between scrambled channels (through a cable box) and normal cable channels (CATV).
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Basic Connections (Connecting Cable TV or Antenna) Connecting Directly to Cable or an Antenna The connection you choose depends on the cable found in your home. Newer homes are equipped with standard coaxial cable (see A); older homes probably have 300-ohm twin lead cable (see B); other homes may contain both (see C).
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Cable Box Connections Cable Box and Cable With this setup you can: Use the projection TV remote control to change channels using your cable box when the signal is scrambled. ❑ Use the projection TV remote control to change channels using your projection TV when the signal is not scrambled. (Your projection TV’s tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.) ❑ Use the Twin View feature.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Cable Box Only Use this hookup if: ❑ You subscribe to a cable TV system that uses scrambled or encoded signals requiring a cable box to view all channels, and ❑ You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment to your projection TV. When all channels are routed through your cable box, only one unscrambled channel is sent to the projection TV, so you cannot use the Twin View feature.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Use this hookup if: ❑ You have cable TV that does not require a cable box. 1 2 Connect the cable TV cable to the VCR’s IN jack. 3 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the VCR’s Audio and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the projection TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the projection TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Box Use this hookup if: ❑ Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of them (pay channels vs. regular cable channels) and you need to use a cable box, and ❑ You want to enjoy the Twin View feature. With this setup you can: ❑ Use the projection TV remote control to change channels using your cable box when the signal is scrambled.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV VCR Coaxial cable VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) S VIDEO VMC-810S/820S (not supplied) Cable box Coaxial cable Rear of projection TV ✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. ✍ You will not be able to change channels on the VCR. Set your projection TV and VCR to channel 3 or 4, depending on your cable box channel output.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing If you connect two VCRs, you can record from one VCR to the other while using your TV to monitor what is being recorded. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using AUDIO and VIDEO cables, connect the playback VCR’s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the recording VCR’s Audio and Video IN jacks.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite receiver’s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the projection TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. 3 Connect a coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the projection TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. 2 3 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack. 4 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite receiver’s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the VCR’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting an Audio Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Rear of projection TV AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) RK-74A (not supplied) Line input 25 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Using audio cables, connect the projection TV’s AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) jacks to the audio receiver’s audio LINE IN jacks.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors This is the preferred hookup to use if: ❑ Your DVD player has component (Y, PB, PR) jacks. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD player’s Y, PB and PR jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks on the projection TV. Use the VIDEO IN 5 or 6 connections.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors Use this hookup if: ❑ Your DVD player does not have component (Y, PB, PR) jacks. picture quality use the connection described on page 26. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using audio cables, connect the DVD player’s Audio OUT jacks to the projection TV’s AUDIO IN jacks. 2 Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the DVD player’s S VIDEO jack to the projection TV’s S VIDEO jack.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Digital TV Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. z Be sure to read the Set-top box manual. 1 Using three separate component video cables, connect the Digital TV Set-top box’s Y, PB and PR jacks to the projection TV. ✍ The Y, PB and PR jacks do not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to provide sound. Component video connection is necessary to view 480p, 720p and 1080i formats.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Camcorder Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the camcorder’s Audio and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the projection TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. ✍ If you have a mono camcorder, connect its left audio output to the projection TV’s AUDIO L jack. ✍ If your camcorder is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting an AV Receiver For greater control of all audio and video equipment, connect an AV receiver. ✍ Change “Video Label” for the VIDEO 1 input to “Receiver” (see page 64). Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Connect the coaxial cable from the incoming cable connection or antenna to IN on the VCR. Using a coaxial cable, connect OUT on the VCR to VHF/UHF on the projection TV.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Using the CONTROL S Feature Rear of projection TV 31 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV CONTROL S allows you to control your projection TV system and other Sony equipment with one remote control.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Setting Up the Projection TV Automatically After you finish connecting your projection TV, you can run Auto Setup to set up your channels. The Auto Setup screen appears when you turn your projection TV on for the first time after installing it. If you do not want to set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by using the Auto Program feature in the Channel menu (see page 53).
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Adjusting the Convergence Automatically – FLASH FOCUS™ – The projection tube image appears on the screen in three colors (red, green and blue). If they do not converge, the color is poor and the picture blurs. The FLASH FOCUS feature allows you to adjust the convergence automatically. ✍ It is recommended to perform FLASH FOCUS about 30 minutes after the projection TV is first turned on. Projection TV front panel 1 2 Receive a TV or cable TV program.
Using the Features Using the Remote Control The following table describes the buttons on the remote control that are for more advanced functions. Button Descriptions 34 Outside Panel Button Description 1 MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore the sound. 2 SLEEP Press repeatedly until the projection TV displays the time in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the projection TV to remain on before shutting off automatically.
Using the Features Button Description Turn on and off the projection TV and other audio/video equipment you have programmed into the remote control. For instructions, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 65. qf FUNCTION buttons Select the equipment (TV, SAT/CABLE) that you want to operate. The indicator lights up momentarily when pushed to show which device the remote control is operating.
Using the Features Inside Panel Button Description 1 SYSTEM OFF Press to turn off the projection TV and all equipment connected with S-Link. 2N Play 3m Rewind 4 REC Record 5x Stop 6 DVD MENU Displays the DVD menu. 7 MTS/SAP Press to scroll through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP, and Mono. 8 CODE SET Used for programming the remote control to operate nonSony video equipment. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 65.
Using the Features Watching the TV Many TV features can be accessed directly through the remote control. The following will explain the function of some of the buttons found on your remote control. 1 TV (FUNCTION) Activates the remote control for use with the projection TV. 2 ANT— (AUX input) Press to change between the VHF/UHF input and the AUX input (for detailed connection information, see “Cable and Antenna” on page 16 or “Cable Box Connections” on page 17).
Using the Features q; SLEEP Press repeatedly until the projection TV displays the approximate time in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the projection TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. Cancel by pressing SLEEP until “SLEEP OFF” appears or turning the power off. qa DISPLAY Press to display the channel number, current time and channel label (if set). To turn the display off, press DISPLAY again.
Using the Features Watching the Digital TV When you have connected the DTV receiver, you can enjoy digital TV programs. This projection TV is capable of receiving the 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i digital TV formats. ✍ This projection TV is not capable of displaying a native 720p format To view a digital TV program 1 Connect the DTV receiver to VIDEO 5 or 6 IN on the projection TV. (for details, see page 28) 2 3 Press TV/VIDEO to select VIDEO 5 or 6.
Using the Features Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channel feature lets you select programs from a list of favorite channels that you preset. To display a list of your favorite channels: ✍ Your Favorite Channel options can be set automatically or manually. The factory setting for Favorite Channel is Auto. When Favorite Channel is set to Auto, the last eight channels selected with 0-9 buttons will be set as Favorite Channel options.
Using the Features Using Twin View™ Twin View enables you to watch two programs at the same time. You can also change the size of both the left and right pictures. Displaying Twin Pictures To display twin pictures Make sure your projection TV is tuned to a working channel. 2 Press Using the Features 1 . , , To cancel twin pictures ❑ Press again (or press Although two pictures appear on the screen at the same time, only one picture is active. Change the picture size by using the joystick.
Using the Features ✍ When viewing an enhanced 16:9 picture, the aspect ratio changes to 4:3 in Twin View. The picture will be reformatted to that aspect ratio. ✍ If viewing a 720p or 1080i format input source, the aspect ratio will maintain the original 16:9 aspect ratio. ✍ Hookups that affect your ability to use Twin View: - If you are viewing all channels through the cable box, the Twin View feature will not work.
Using the Features Changing the Picture Size The zoom feature lets you change the size of the left and right pictures. To enlarge the right picture (reduce the left) 1 Move the joystick left to activate the left picture (if not already activated). 1 Move the joystick right to activate the right picture (if not already activated). 2 Move the joystick up to enlarge the picture and move the joystick down to reduce the picture.
Using the Features Using the Freeze Function 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. To use the Freeze function 1 When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press FREEZE. 2 The projection TV switches to Twin View mode and displays the “frozen” picture on the right, while the current program continues on the left.
Using the Features Using Channel Index Channel Index allows you to display multiple channels and select one directly. The channels used for Channel Index will come directly from the projection TV’s list of receivable channels (those set during “Auto Program” on page 53) “Using the Parent Menu” on page 54.) To use the Channel Index function 1 Press . The current channel will be reduced in size and displayed in the center of the screen in normal motion picture format.
Using the Features For the center picture you can: ❑ Change the channel by pressing 0-9 and ENTER. ❑ Switch the input sources from VHF/UHF to cable by pressing ANT or to the video input by pressing TV/VIDEO, without changing the surrounding channels. ✍ Sound will only be heard from the center picture. ✍ If one of the pictures received through Channel Index is snowy, the entire screen may become unstable. In this case, erase the snowy channel.
Using the Menus Overview Opening and choosing a menu: 1 2 3 4 Press MENU to display the menu screen. Move the joystick to the desired menu icon and press to select it. Use the joystick to scroll through the features. See the specific menu page for instructions on moving through the menu. The menu gives you access to the following features: Menu Icon Description Page Allows you to make adjustments to your picture settings.
Using the Menus Using the Video Menu To select the Video Menu 1 2 Press MENU. 3 Use the joystick to scroll through the features. 4 Press to select a feature. That feature’s adjustment appears. 5 Use the joystick to make the desired adjustments. 6 7 Press Move the joystick to the Video icon and press . to select/set. Press MENU to exit the menu screen.
Using the Menus Option Description DRC Mode Digital Reality Creation Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x density, for high quality sources (i.e., DVD player, Satellite receiver). Select from Interlaced, Progressive and CineMotion. Interlaced Recommended for moving pictures. Progressive Recommended for still images and text. CineMotion Recommended for 24 frame-per-second films.
Using the Menus Using the Audio Menu To select the Audio Menu 1 2 Press MENU. 3 Use the joystick to scroll through the options. 4 Press to select an option. That option’s settings appear. 5 Use the joystick to scroll through the settings. 6 7 Press Move the joystick to the Audio icon and press . to select the desired setting. Press MENU to exit the menu screen. To restore the factory default settings for Treble, Bass and Balance ❑ Press RESET on the remote control when in the Audio menu.
Using the Menus Option Speaker Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustments Description Select to turn on the projection TV speakers. Select to turn off the projection TV speakers and listen to the projection TV's sound only through your external audio system speakers. Variable The projection TV’s speakers are turned off, but the volume output from your audio system can still be controlled by the projection TV’s remote control.
Using the Menus Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu Selecting Channel Options 1 2 Press MENU. 3 Use the joystick to scroll through the features. 4 Press to select a feature. That feature’s options appear. Move the joystick to the Channel icon and press . 5 Use the joystick to scroll through the options.
Using the Menus Option Description Channel Fix 2-6 Useful when you have a cable box or satellite receiver connected AUX 2-6 VIDEO 1 “Fix” your projection TV’s channel setting to 3 or 4 and use the cable box, VCR or satellite receiver to change channels. Select one of these settings if you have connected the device to the VHF/UHF jack. Same as 2-6, except you select one of these settings if you have connected the device to the AUX jack.
Using the Menus Using the Parent Menu The Parent menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. These ratings are assigned by a federal rating board. Not all programs are rated. Using the Parental Lock blocks programs with a specific rating, but it does not block an entire channel. ✍ Channel Index will not function when Parental Lock is activated. Using the Parent Menu To select the rating First, set a password, then select the country you reside in (U.
Using the Menus 6 Move the joystick up or down to select U.S.A. or Canada according to the country you reside in, and press . 7 Move the joystick down to select “Parental Lock”, and press 8 Move the joystick up or down to select a desired rating, and press Using the Menus . . If you select Child, Youth, Young Adult or Custom, the Parental Control is activated automatically. If you want to select the ratings from Custom, see “Using Custom Rating Options” on page 57.
Using the Menus The Parent menu includes the following options. z If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you should select Child, Youth, or Young Adult to help simplify the rating selection. To set more restrictive ratings, select Custom. z For descriptions of Child, Youth, and Young Adult ratings, see pages 60 and 61. Option Description Parental Lock OFF Turn ratings on/ off and select a Child rating system Change Password Parental lock is off.
Using the Menus Using Custom Rating Options If you want to select the ratings to be blocked from Custom, follow the procedure below. 1 Perform the steps 1 to 7 in “To select the rating” on page 54 to display the Parental Lock options. 2 Move the joystick up or down to select “Custom,” and press 3 Make sure that “Movie Ratings” is selected, and press 4 Move the joystick up or down to select the rating to be blocked, and press . . Using the Menus .
Using the Menus 5 Move the joystick left, then down, to select “TV Rating” or “Program,” and press . 6 The “TV Rating” setting menu appears. 7 Move the joystick up or down to select the rating to be blocked, and press . The indicator automatically appears beside the selected rating and all “higher” ratings, indicating that the programs that match the ratings will be blocked. To unblock a rating, select it by moving the joystick up or down, then press .
Using the Menus 8 Move the joystick left or right to select the extender to be viewed, and press . If you press again, is displayed to show that the programs that match the extender will be blocked again. 9 Repeat step 8 for other extenders. All programs that match the ratings you select and higher, except for the extenders that were canceled, will be blocked. 10Press MENU to exit the menu screen.
Using the Menus US custom rating options If you selected U.S.A. as the country of residence on page 54, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (If you selected Canada, see page 61.) z To ensure maximum blocking capability, the age-based ratings should be blocked. z If you choose to block unrated TV programs, please be aware that the following programs may be blocked: emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather.
Using the Menus Canadian custom rating options If you selected Canada as the country of residence on page 54, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (If you selected U.S.A., see page 60.) Option English Rating USA Rating 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.
Using the Menus Using the Timer Menu To select the Timer menu 1 2 Press MENU. Move the joystick to the Timer icon and press . To set the Current Time 1 Use the joystick to select “Current Time”, then press . 2 If it is currently Daylight Saving Time, be sure to set the mode to “ON” first. 3 4 Use the joystick to enter the correct time, then press . Press MENU to exit the menu screen.
Using the Menus Using the Setup Menu To select the Setup Menu Press MENU. 3 Use the joystick to scroll through the features. 4 Press to select a feature. That feature’s options appear. 5 Use the joystick to scroll through the options. 6 7 Press Move the joystick to the Setup icon and press . Using the Menus Selecting Setup Options 1 2 to select the desired option. Press MENU to exit the menu screen.
Using the Menus Option Description Video Label Allows you to label the audio/video components you connected to the projection TV so you can identify them when using TV/ VIDEO. When in the Setup menu’s Video Label feature, use the joystick to highlight an input to label, then press to select it. Use the joystick to scroll through the labels. Press to select the component you connected to each of the input jacks on the back of your projection TV.
Other Information Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment. Sony Equipment Switch Position on Remote Control Programmable Code Number Beta, ED Beta VCRs AV1 303 8 mm VCR AV2 302 VHS VCR AV3 301 DVD Player DVD 751 If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the projection TV’s remote control, use the following procedures to program the remote control.
Other Information To program video equipment 1 2 3 Open the panel of the remote control. Move the slide switch to the desired component type. Press CODE SET inside the panel. ✍ You must perform step 4 within 10 seconds of step 3, or you must start again from step 3. 4 Close the panel and enter the three-digit manufacturer’s code number using the 0-9 buttons. 5 6 Press ENTER.
Other Information Manufacturer’s Codes VCRs Manufacturer Code Sony 301 Admiral (M.
Other Information Operating Other Components with Your Projection TV Remote Control Operating a VCR Open the panel and move the slide switch to the AV input you coded for this device. To Do This ...
Other Information Operating a Cable Box Press Turn on/off SAT/CABLE (POWER) Select Cable Box SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION) Select a channel 0-9 buttons, ENTER Change channels CH +/– Back to previous channel JUMP To Do This ...
Other Information Troubleshooting 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) (U.S. residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only). Problem Possible Remedies No picture (screen not lit), no sound ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ Make sure the projection TV’s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet.
Other Information Problem Possible Remedies Projection TV is fixed to one channel ❏ ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in TV memory (see page 53). Check your Channel Fix settings (see page 53). Double images or ghosts ❏ Use a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable (when the problem is caused by reflections from nearby mountains or tall buildings).
Other Information Problem Possible Remedies You get the same program in the ❏ window picture as in the main ❏ picture Both may be set to the same channel. Try changing channels in either the main picture or the window picture. You may be running all your channels through a cable box. The cable box will only unscramble one signal at a time, so you cannot use the Twin View feature.
Other Information Specifications Projection System Picture Tube Projection Lenses Antenna Television System Screen Size (measured diagonally) 2-13 14-69 1-125 120V, 60 Hz 4 3 Audio (IN) 6 AUDIO (VAR/FIX) OUT 1 TV Out CONTROL S (IN/OUT) Component Video Input 1 1 2 (Y, PB, PR) 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.
Other Information Supplied Accessories Remote Control AA (R6) Batteries Optional Accessories AV Cable Audio Cable Control S Cable Component Video Cable AV Receiver TV Stand Speaker Output Dimensions (W × H × D) Mass Power Consumption In Use In Standby RM-Y908 2 supplied for remote control VMC-810/820/830 HG RKC-515HG RK-G69HG VMC-10/30 HG STR-V555ES SU-43HT5 20 W × 2 (KP-43HT20, KP-53HS30, KP-61HS30) 18 W × 2 (KP-53HS20, KP-61HS20) 38 × 42 1/8 × 22 4/3 inches (965 × 1,069 × 577 mm) (KP-43HT20) 46 1/2 × 5
Index 16:9 (widescreen) 8, 64 A B Balance, adjusting 50 Bass, adjusting 50 Batteries, inserting into remote 10 Bilingual audio 50 Blocking programs. See Ratings.
Enhanced picture resolution, 16:9 64 Enlarging pictures, in Twin View 43 Extended Data Service 63 F Favorite Channel auto 52 described 9 manual 52 setting up 52 using 40 MODE Movie 38 Pro 38 Standard 38 Vivid 38 MTS/SAP button 36 MTS/SAP, using 38 Muting, using 37 P Front Panel Controls 13 FUNCTION buttons (WHITE) 35 Parent menu 47, 54 Parental control, described 8 Password, changing 56 PIC MODE button 34 Picture contrast, adjusting 48 Picture size, adjusting in Twin View 43 POWER button 36 POWER butt
Setting up channels 32 Setup menu 47, 63 Sharpness, adjusting 48 SLEEP button 34 Sleep, using 38 Specifications 73–74 Steady Sound adjusting 50 described 8 Surround sound 50 SYSTEM OFF button 36 T Tape-to-tape editing 22 Time Other Information set current 62 set daylight saving 62 Timer menu 47, 62 Timer setting 62 Treble, adjusting 50 Troubleshooting 70 TV function button 35 TV power button 35 TV/VIDEO button 35 Twin View™ activating a picture 41 described 8 using 41 V VCR connecting two, for tape edi
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