4-097-520-11 (1) LCD Projection TV KDF-60XBR950/KDF-70XBR950 LCD Projection TV HD-Monitor Operating Instructions KDF-60XBR950 KDF-70XBR950 Printed in U.S.A.
WARNING Note to CATV system installer To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the LCD Projection TV to rain or moisture. This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Safety ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Operate the LCD 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. If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet, unplug the LCD Projection TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before operating it further.
Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. Important Safeguards 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Overloading On contamination on the screen surface Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock. The screen surface has a special coating to reduce a picture displayed by reflecting. If you clean the screen surface in the wrong way, the screen may be damaged. To clean the screen, do as follows: Always turn the set off when it is not being used.
❑ ❑ Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided. Antenna Grounding According to the NEC Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna Grounding. Antenna lead-in wire Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
Servicing About the LCD Projection TV Do not attempt to service the set by yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Although the LCD projection TV is made with highprecision technology, black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction.
Contents Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV Presenting the Sony LCD Projection TV.................9 Using This Manual.................................................10 Enjoying Your LCD Projection TV.......................11 Replacing the Lamp ...............................................13 Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Contents .................................................................17 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control ..........
Presenting the Sony LCD Projection TV Thank you for purchasing the Sony LCD Projection TV. This manual is for models KDF-60XBR950 and KDF-70XBR950. Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new LCD projection TV include: ❑ Integrated HDTV: You can watch digital television programs and enjoy the improved audio/video quality offered by these programs.
Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV ❑ 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 LCD projection TV. The i.LINK is not compatible with personal computers. ❑ Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD (480p, 480i) and Digital Set-top box (1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i) connections.
Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV Enjoying Your LCD Projection TV Projection lamp Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV Screen Indicators Indicators The indicators show the current status of your LCD projection TV. Screen To minimize screen reflection, its surface has a special coating. Read the instructions “Use of the Cleaning Cloth” on page 12 carefully before cleaning. Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage the finishing.
Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV Notes on the LCD Projection TV To enjoy clear pictures ❑ Be sure not to allow sunlight or light from a lamp to shine directly onto the screen. ❑ The screen surface is easily scratched. Do not rub, touch, or tap it with a sharp or abrasive object (see “Use of the Cleaning Cloth” below).
Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV Replacing the Lamp If the screen becomes dark, the color looks unusual, or the LAMP indicator on the front of the LCD projection TV flashes, it is time to replace the lamp with a new one (not supplied). WARNING Electric appliances can cause fire or high temperature, resulting in injury or death. Be sure to follow the instructions below. ❑ Use a Sony XL-2100U replacement lamp (not supplied) for replacement. Failure to do so may damage the LCD projection TV.
Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV 1 Turn off the power switch on the LCD projection TV and after several minutes, unplug the power cord. (The cooling fan will continue to blow for about two minutes after turning the power off.) ✍ Do not touch the front glass of a new lamp or the glass of the lamp receptacle. This may reduce picture quality or lamp life. 2 Unplug the power cord after turning off the main power. Wait at least 30 minutes to allow the lamp to cool down before replacing it.
Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV Loosen the screw with a coin or similar object to remove the lamp cover. 5 Loosen the two screws that secure the lamp, then pull out the lamp. The lamp is very hot immediately after use. Never touch the front glass of the lamp or the surrounding parts. Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV 4 Loosen the two screws as shown in the illustration using the hex key supplied with the lamp. Hold the handle and pull straight out.
Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV 7 Mount the lamp cover and tighten the screw. Make sure that the lamp cover is mounted securely, otherwise the power will not turn on. Match the projections of the underneath of the lamp cover with the holes of the unit, and replace the lamp cover as it was. ✍ If the lamp cover is not mounted securely, the self-diagnostic function works and the POWER/STANDBY indicator flashes for three times.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV The box contains your new LCD projection TV, a remote control and two AA (R6) batteries. No peripheral cables are included. If you intend to add additional equipment to your LCD 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 LCD Projection TV Carrying Your LCD Projection TV Carrying the LCD projection TV requires at least four people. Do not grasp the pedestal or the front panel of the LCD projection TV, otherwise these parts might break off. When moving the LCD projection TV, support the screen bottom with one hand while grasping the top part with the other hand, as shown in the illustration below. A A B B Do not grasp the pedestal or the front panel of the LCD projection TV.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV To Prevent the LCD Projection TV from Falling Down When Installing Your LCD Projection TV Against a Wall Keep your LCD projection TV at least 10 cm (4 inches) from the wall. 19 Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Pay special attention to children around the LCD projection TV. If children should climb onto or push the LCD projection TV or its stand SU-GW3 (not supplied), it may fall down.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Recommended Viewing Area The picture quality may be affected by your viewing position. For the best picture quality, install your LCD projection TV within the areas shown below. Sit at least 2.2 m (approx. 7 ft.) for KDF-60XBR950 or 2.6 m (approx. 8 ft.) for KDF-70XBR950 away from your LCD projection TV, and within 60° of the vertical viewing area, and 130° of the horizontal viewing area. Horizontal Viewing Area m miinn .. X2. X 2 65˚ 65˚ m miinn .. X2.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV LCD Projection TV Controls and Connectors The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus without using the remote control. Pressing MENU brings up the on-screen menus. The arrow buttons move the on-screen cursor in the menus and by pressing the button selects the menu item. i.LINK VIDEO 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO VOL L–AUDIO–R MENU CH TV/VIDEO (MONO) How to open and close the front panel To open PRO POWER Push and release.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV LCD Projection TV Rear and Front Panel Connectors 22 Item Description 1 Memory Stick slot Memory Stick insertion slot. For details, see “Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick” on page 66. 2 Memory Stick indicator When lit, indicates that the Memory Stick is being read. (Do not remove the Memory Stick when the indicator is lit.) 3 POWER Press to turn on and off the LCD projection TV.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Front Panel of LCD projection TV Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV VIDEO 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L–AUDIO–R MENU (MONO) Front panel connectors are in the control panel cover. To open and close the cover, refer to page 21. Connection Description 1 VHF/UHF Connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable box output jack. 2 CABLE Connects to your cable signal.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connection Description 6 DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT (PCM/DOLBY* DIGITAL) Connects to the optical audio input of a digital audio component that is PCM/Dolby digital compatible. 7 HD/DVD IN (1080i/ Connects to your DVD player’s or Digital Set-top box’s 720p/480p/480i) component video (Y, PB, PR) and audio (L/R) jacks.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna If You Are Connecting Cable or Antenna Only ❏ No cable box or VCR See Page 26 Cable Box and Cable Only 28 ❏ Cable box unscrambles only some channels (usually premium channels) ❏ No VCR Cable Box Only ❏ Cable box unscrambles all channels ❏ No VCR 30 If you are connecting a VCR ❑ See the connections described on pages 32 and 33.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV 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 28 to 30.) ❑ Do not intend to connect a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 32 and 33.) The connection you choose depends on the cable type you have in your home, as described below.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ... ✍ It is highly recommended to connect the antenna using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to get optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio noise and the like, resulting in signal deterioration. If you use a 300-ohm twin lead cable, keep it away as far as possible from the LCD projection TV.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV 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. ❑ You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 32 and 33.) With this connection you can: ❑ Use the LCD projection TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the LCD projection TV’s VHF/UHF input jack.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Prevent the accidental switching of TV channels Switch the LCD projection TV’s Press ANT to switch back and forth between the input between the cable box and LCD projection TV’s VHF/UHF (scrambled cable channels) and CABLE (unscrambled) inputs. 29 Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV When using the cable box, you need the LCD projection TV to stay on the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4).
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Cable Box Only For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles all channels, which requires you to use a cable box. ❑ You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 32 and 33.) With this connection you can: ❑ Use the LCD projection TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the LCD projection TV’s VHF/UHF jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT/CABLE indicator lights up. Prevent the accidental switching of TV channels When using the cable box, you need the LCD projection TV to stay on the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4). You can use the LCD projection TV’s Channel Fix feature to lock in a specific channel. For details, see “Using the Channel Menu” on page 96.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Use this hookup if: ❑ You have cable TV that does not require a cable box. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 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 LCD projection TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the LCD projection TV’s CABLE jack.
Installing and Connecting the LCD 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 LCD projection TV remote control to change channels on your cable box when the signal is scrambled.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV If you are connecting a digital cable box, you will need a special bidirectional splitter designed to work with your cable box. Coaxial cable Rear of LCD projection TV Coaxial cable VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) Splitter AUDIO-R (red) VCR S VIDEO CATV cable VC-810S/820S/ 830S (not supplied) Coaxial cable Cable box S video cable (not supplied) ✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.
Installing and Connecting the LCD 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 LCD projection TV to monitor what is being recorded. 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. 2 Using AUDIO and VIDEO cables, connect the recording VCR’s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the LCD projection TV’s AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 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 LCD projection TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. 3 Connect a coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the LCD projection TV’s VHF/UHF or CABLE jack.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 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 LCD Projection TV ✍ Be sure your VCR’s video input is set correctly. Consult your VCR’s operating manual for instructions. ✍ Use TV/VIDEO to select - VIDEO 1 to watch satellite TV or the VCR (your VCR must be turned on). - VHF/UHF to watch cable TV. ✍ If your VCR or satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting an Audio Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Rear of LCD projection TV AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) RK-C310/C320/C330 (not supplied) Line input 39 Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Using audio cables, connect the LCD projection TV’s AUDIO OUT (VAR/ FIX) jacks to the audio receiver’s audio LINE IN jacks.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors This is the preferred hookup to use if: ❑ Your DVD player has component (Y, B-Y, R-Y) jacks. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD player’s Y, B-Y and R-Y jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks on the LCD projection TV. Use the HD/DVD IN 5 or 6 connections.
Installing and Connecting the LCD 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 40. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using audio cables, connect the DVD player’s Audio OUT jacks to the LCD projection TV’s AUDIO IN jacks. 2 Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the DVD player’s S VIDEO jack to the LCD projection TV’s S VIDEO jack.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting a Camcorder For easy connection of the camcorder, the LCD projection TV has front Audio and Video inputs (shown below). However, if you prefer, you can also connect the camcorder to the LCD projection TV’s rear AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks. Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the camcorder’s Audio and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the LCD projection TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector Using an optical cable, connect the device's OPTICAL IN jack to the LCD Projection TV's DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT jack. Rear of LCD projection TV The DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT jack is available only when a digital TV channel is received.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Using the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL S allows you to control your LCD projection TV 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 LCD projection TV, instead of having to point it at the other equipment, which might be hidden or out of direct line of sight.
Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Setting Up the LCD Projection TV Automatically ✍ The Auto Setup feature does not apply for installations that use a cable box for all channel selection. Using Auto Setup 1 Press POWER on the front panel of your LCD projection TV to turn on the LCD projection TV. The Initial Setup screen appears. 2 Move the arrow button up or down to select the desired on-screen display language, and press the button. “Start auto program now?” appears.
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 Button 1 MUTING 2 FUNCTION 3 4 SLEEP 5 GUIDE RM-Y1000 If FUNCTION is switched on SAT/CABLE Press to display the program guide of your satellite program provider. 6 Use with 0-9 and ENTER buttons to select digital channels (for example, 2.1). For details on selecting digital channels, see page 60.
Using the Features Button qs ANT Description Changes between the VHF/UHF input and the CABLE input. If FUNCTION is switched on SAT/CABLE qg REC RESET qh TV/VIDEO qj DISPLAY qk JUMP ql 0 – 9 and ENTER w; FAVORITES wa FREEZE ws i.LINK wd MEMORY STICK wf MENU wg CH +/– wh EXIT Displays index of your satellite program provider. Adjusts the volume. Turn on and off the LCD projection TV and other audio/video equipment you have programmed into the remote control.
Using the Features Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment. Function Equipment DVD/VCR Sony DVD player Programmable Code Number 751 SAT/CABLE i.LINK Sony DSS tuner Sony DVD player (i.LINK) 801 901 If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the LCD projection TV’s remote control, use the following procedure to program the remote control.
Using the Features 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 M
Using the Features Using Other Equipment with Your LCD Projection TV Remote Control All Equipment To Do This ... Do This ... Switch the LCD projection 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 LCD projection TV’s video inputs. Set up the LCD projection TV You must program the remote control the first remote control to operate non-Sony time you use it.
Using the Features Operating a Cable Box Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT/CABLE indicator lights up. SAT/CABLE Select a channel Change channels 0-9, ENTER CH +/– Back to previous channel JUMP To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVD Turn on/off Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the DVD/VCR indicator lights up. SAT/CABLE Using the Features Operating a DVD Player To Do This ...
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. Buttons for LCD Projection TV Operations 1 FUNCTION Press until the TV indicator lights up. This activates the remote control for use with the LCD projection TV. 2 ANT Press to change between the VHF/UHF input and the CABLE input. 3 POWER Press to turn the LCD projection TV on and off.
Using the Features q; SLEEP Press repeatedly to display the time in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60 or 90) that you want the LCD projection TV to remain on before shutting off. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears. qa i.LINK qs TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to scroll through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6 and VIDEO 7.
Using the Features Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channel feature lets you select programs from a list of favorite channels that you preset. Creating a List of Favorite Channels 1 2 3 4 Press MENU to display the Menu. 5 Press V or v to highlight a channel you want to assign to the Favorite Channel number. A preview of the highlighted channel appears in the upper right of the screen. Press B or b to highlight the Channel icon and press Press to select Favorite Channels.
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. Activating Twin Pictures To display twin pictures Make sure your LCD projection TV is tuned to a working channel. 2 Press . To cancel twin pictures again (or press ❑ Press Activating the Picture ). Although two pictures appear on the screen at the same time, only one picture is active.
Using the Features ✍ 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. The cable box only unscrambles one signal at a time, so the right picture will be the same as the left picture. - You can watch a scrambled cable channel and another video source. Be sure your DVD player, VCR or satellite receiver are connected to one of the VIDEO IN 1-7 and antenna inputs on the rear of the LCD projection TV.
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 Press B to activate the left picture (if not already activated). 1 Press b to activate the right picture (if not already activated). 2 Press V to enlarge the picture and v to reduce the picture. 2 Press V to enlarge the picture and v 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 LCD 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 Wide Screen Mode Wide Screen Mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several Wide Screen Modes (16:9 aspect ratio). ❑ Press WIDE repeatedly to toggle through the following Screen Mode settings. Wide Zoom enlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as much as possible. Normal returns the 4:3 picture to its original size. Full Mode stretches the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill the 16:9 screen.
Using the Digital Program Guide Displaying the Digital Program Guide This LCD projection 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 LCD projection TV’s digital programming, and enable digital closed captioning. ✍ Analog channels are not available in this guide.
Using the Digital Program Guide Navigating the Digital Program Menus Four digital menus are available on the digital program guide. Digital Program Menu See Page Using the Guide Menu 61 Using the Program Options Menu 61 Using the Caption Vision Menu 62 Using the Digital Setup Menu 62 To navigate to these menus and through the available options: Using the Guide Menu Press V v B b to navigate through the options. Press to select the desired option.
Using the Digital Program Guide Using the Caption Vision Menu The Caption Vision menu allows you to turn on/off digital closed captioning, and to modify how digital closed captioning is shown on your LCD projection TV. Depending on the program, digital closed captioning will be available in a number of different languages, aspect ratios, and reading levels. 1 Press V or v to select from the following six services. The service description, if available, applies to the currently tuned channel.
Using the Digital Program Guide Customizing Caption Vision You can use the Digital Caption Setup menu to customize your LCD projection TV’s Caption Vision. Select from the following options to change the visual characteristics of your LCD projection TV’s digital closed captioning. A preview window displays a sample as you scroll through each option.
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.
Using the Memory Stick Viewer Memory Stick Compatibility This television is compatible with the following Memory Stick media types: ❑ Memory Stick Media ❑ Memory Stick Duo Media ❑ Memory Stick Media with Memory Select Function ❑ Memory Stick PRO Media About Memory Stick PRO Media File Compatibility 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.
Using the Memory Stick Viewer Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick If you are using a Memory Stick Duo, see “Inserting the Memory Stick Duo” on page 67. 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. PRO PRO ✍ Be sure to insert the Memory Stick in the correct direction.
Using the Memory Stick Viewer 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 LCD projection TV. 1 Before inserting a Memory Stick Duo into the LCD projection TV’s Memory Stick slot, you must first insert the Memory Stick Duo into an adapter (sold separately).
Using the Memory Stick Viewer Removing a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator is off. (When the light is on, this indicates that the LCD projection 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 LCD projection 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 Viewer Using the Memory Stick Index Turn on the LCD projection 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 66. ✍ If the Memory Stick Index does not appear, press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control. The Memory Stick Index appears, which displays thumbnail images of the files stored on the Memory Stick.
Using the Memory Stick Viewer 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 71 and “Playing Movies” on page 74. Display the next page of thumbnails 1 Press v to select V. Display the previous or next page of thumbnails 1 Press v to select V.
Using the Memory Stick Viewer Viewing Photos When you select a photo from the Memory Stick Index (described on page 69), it displays as shown below, with the following controls. Information about selected photo Selected photo 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 LCD projection TV.
Using the Memory Stick Viewer Photo Menu Bar Options The Photo menu bar lets you access additional photo viewing options. To access the Photo menu bar 1 2 72 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 69. Slide Show Displays the Slide Show menu. For details, see “Slide Show Menu Options” on page 76.
Using the Memory Stick Viewer Using Zoom and Pan To Zoom and Pan a photo 1 2 3 In the Photo menu bar, press B or b to highlight View. Press V or v to highlight Zoom/Pan and press . Specify the zoom center point by using V v B b; then press the center. to set The Zoom and Pan controls are displayed. Indicates Zoom increment Using the Memory Stick Viewer Zoom and Pan Controls To Do This ... Do This ...
Using the Memory Stick Viewer Playing Movies When you select a movie from the Memory Stick Index (described on page 69), 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 manual for details. To Do This ... Do This ...
Using the Memory Stick Viewer Movie Menu Bar Options 1 2 3 Use V or v to highlight Index in the Movie menu bar. Press B or b to select Index, Slide Show, or File. 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. For details, see “Slide Show Menu Options” on page 76. File Information Determines whether file information is displayed.
Using the Memory Stick Viewer 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 69), Photo (page 71), or Movie (page 74) menus. z When you select Complete List, it may take a moment to display the list of all MP3 files.
Using the Memory Stick Viewer Folder Menu 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. Filter Memory Stick Menu Digital Camera Folders Selects all folders within the directories defined by the DCF rules used by Sony digital cameras (see page 78).
Using the Memory Stick Viewer 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 77, 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.
Using the Memory Stick Viewer Memory Stick Precautions When using Memory Stick media, follow these precautions: To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not turn off the LCD projection 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. ❑ Do not drop, bend, or submit Memory Stick media to external shock.
Using i.LINK About i.LINK This LCD projection 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 copyrightprotected digital content between these devices and your digital television. i.
Using 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 80), connect the device’s i.LINK jack to either of the LCD projection 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 80), connect the device’s i.
Using i.LINK Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ... Set up a digital i.LINK For digital i.LINK devices (devices that require only the device i.LINK connection), no setup is necessary. The LCD projection TV automatically recognizes the device as soon as the connection is made. 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 81). Use the i.LINK Control Panel to activate the analog connection to your i.
Using i.LINK Selecting an i.LINK Device 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 81. 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. Using i.LINK The LCD projection TV (DTV), along with all devices connected by i.
Using i.LINK Using the i.LINK Control Panel After you select an i.LINK device using the Device List, the LCD projection TV displays the i.LINK Control Panel, which allows you to use the LCD projection TV's remote to control the selected i.LINK device. 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 LCD projection TV is displaying an analog or digital channel (not the i.LINK device), then the Device List will appear.
Using 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 LCD projection TV to the current to the window that currently has sound. selected device, and 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.
Using i.LINK i.LINK Setup You can use the i.LINK Control Panel to access digital setup options, some of which are also available through the Digital Program Guide (described on page 62). 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 “Customizing Caption Vision” on page 63. Set up i.
Using the Menus Overview Opening and choosing a menu 1 2 Press MENU to display the menu screen. 3 4 Use the arrow button to scroll through the features. Press B or b to highlight the desired menu icon and press it. to select See the specific menu page for instructions on moving through the menu. To end a menu session ❑ Press MENU again. Press B or b to choose the next menu icon and press to select it.
Using the Menus Using the Video Menu To select the Video Menu 1 2 Press MENU. 3 Use the arrow button to scroll through the features. 4 Press to select a feature. That feature’s adjustment appears. 5 6 7 Use the arrow button to make the desired adjustments. Press B or b to highlight the Video icon and press . Press to select/set. Press MENU to exit the menu screen. To restore the factory default settings for the Video settings: ❑ Press RESET on the remote control when in the Video menu.
Using the Menus Option Sharpness Color Temp. White intensity adjustment NR Noise Reduction Mild Mode z DRC Mode and DRC Palette are not available when watching 480p, 720p, and 1080i sources. Advanced Video Description Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture. Choose from three color temperatures: Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint. Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint. Warm Select to give the white colors a red tint. Select to reduce the noise level of connected equipment.
Using the Menus Option z DRC Palette is not available when Mild Mode is set to On. Description DRC Allows you to customize the level of detail (Reality) Palette 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. 1 Press the arrow button to highlight Custom 1, Custom 2, or Custom 3 and then press .
Using the Menus Option Description White Select to fine-adjust the white color intensity by Balance changing the red, green and blue levels. You can adjust these levels by selecting R-Gain, G-Gain, BGain, R-Bias, G-Bias or B-Bias. To restore the factory default setting of White Balance, select Initial Set. Cinema Select to enhance the black level. Select On or Off.
Using the Menus Using the Audio Menu To select the Audio Menu 1 2 Press MENU. 3 Use the arrow button to scroll through the options. 4 Press to select an option. That option’s settings appear. 5 6 7 Use the arrow button to scroll through the settings. Press B or b to highlight the Audio icon and press . Press to select the desired setting. Press MENU to exit the menu screen.
Using the Menus Option Description MTS Stereo Enjoy stereo, bilingual and Auto SAP mono programs Speaker Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustments Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo. Select to automatically switch the LCD projection TV to second audio programs when a signal is received. (If no SAP signal is present, the LCD projection TV remains in Stereo mode.) Mono Select for mono reception. (Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts.
Using the Menus Using the Screen Menu To select the Screen menu Selecting Screen Options z Wide Mode is unavailable while in Twin View (page 55) or Freeze (page 58) mode. z Wide Mode is unavailable when you are watching 720p and 1080i sources, and when viewing photos from your memory stick media. 94 1 2 Press MENU. 3 Use the arrow button to scroll through the features. 4 Press to select a feature. That feature’s options appear. 5 6 7 Use the arrow button to scroll through the options.
Using the Menus z The 4:3 Default functions only when the LCD projection TV receives 480i and 480p signals. Description 4:3 Default Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4:3 sources. Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture, to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as much as possible. Normal Select to return the 4:3 picture to normal mode. Full Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill the wide screen.
Using the Menus Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu Selecting Channel Options 1 2 Press MENU. 3 Use the arrow button to scroll through the features. 4 Press to select a feature. That feature’s options appear. 5 6 7 Use the arrow button to scroll through the options. Press B or b to highlight the Channel icon and press . Press to select the desired option. Press MENU to exit the menu screen.
Using the Menus z Channels that you set to be skipped can be accessed only with the 0-9 buttons. Option Description Channel Skip/Add Allows you to customize the channel list that appears when you use the CH+/– buttons. 1 Press V or v to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to skip or add. Then press to select it. 2 Press V or v to toggle between Add or Skip. Then press to select. 3 4 Channel Label To add or skip more channels, repeat steps 1 and 2.
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. To select the Parent Menu 1 2 Press MENU. 3 Use the 0-9 buttons on the remote control to enter a fourdigit 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 setting. 6 Press MENU to exit the Menu.
Using the Menus Option Description z If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you should select Child, Youth, or Y.Adult to help simplify the rating selection. To set more restrictive ratings, select Custom. Change Password For changing your password. Select Country U.S.A. Select to use USA ratings (see page 100). Canada Select to use Canadian ratings (see page 101). z For descriptions of Child, Youth, and Y.Adult ratings, see page 98.
Using the Menus Selecting Custom Rating Options z To ensure maximum blocking capability, the age-based ratings should be blocked. US custom rating options If you selected U.S.A. as the country of residence on page 99, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (If you selected Canada, see page 101.) Option Movie Rating TV Rating Block programs by their rating, content or both Description G All children and General Audience. PG Parental Guidance suggested.
Using the Menus Canadian custom rating options If you selected Canada as the country of residence on page 99, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (If you selected U.S.A., see page 100.) Option English Rating French Rating U.S.A. Rating 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.
Using the Menus Using the Setup Menu To select the Setup Menu Selecting Setup Options z Caption Vision options in the Setup menu apply only to analog programs. To set up closed captioning for digital progams, see “Using the Caption Vision Menu” on page 62. 102 1 2 Press MENU. 3 Use the arrow button to scroll through the features. 4 Press to select a feature. That feature’s options appear. 5 6 7 Use the arrow button to scroll through the options.
Using the Menus Option Description Video Label Allows you to label the audio/video components you connected to the LCD projection TV so you can identify them when using TV/VIDEO. When in the Setup menu’s Video Label feature, press V or v to highlight an input to label, then press to select it. Use the arrow button to scroll through the labels. Press to select the component you connected to each of the input jacks on the back of your LCD projection TV.
Using the Menus Option Description Clock/Timers Select to set the clock and to program your LCD projection TV to turn on and off at two scheduled viewing times. Sleep Allows you to select the time in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60 or 90 min) at you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. Timer 1 Timer 2 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.
Using the Menus Option Description Image Shift Corrects the Image on your LCD projection TV. Before adjusting After adjusting High Altitude (Factory setting) Automatically corrects double images. Level 1-4 Select the value with which double images are improved. On Allows the i.LINK signal to pass through to connected i.LINK devices even when the LCD projection TV is turned off. The front panel i.STANDBY (i.LINK standby) LED lights in red.
Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics: 106 Topic Page Glossary Contacting Sony 107 108 Troubleshooting Flashing Indicators on the Front of the Monitor 108 114 Specifications Optional Accessories 115 116 Index 117
Other Information 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 LCD projection TV has a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio, as opposed to a 4:3 aspect ratio.
Other Information 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).
Other Information Problem Possible Remedies Cannot change channels with the remote control ❏ ❏ ❏ Remote control does not operate non-Sony video equipment ❏ ❏ ❏ If you are using the LCD projection TV to change channels, first press FUNCTION repeatedly until the TV indicator lights up. If you are using another device to change channels, be sure you have not inadvertently switched your LCD projection TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting.
Other Information Problem Possible Remedies Not all MP3 files on Memory ❏ The maximum number of MP3 files the Memory Stick Viewer can display is 128. Stick are included when the ❏ Make sure that the file is named with the file extension (.mp3). Music /Complete List option is selected (page 76) MPEG1 movie does not ❏ Some variations of MPEG1 movies may not be compatible with the Memory Stick play back correctly Viewer.
Other Information Video Problem Possible Remedies No picture (screen not lit), no sound ❏ Dark, poor or no picture (screen lit), good sound No color ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ If your LCD projection TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your LCD projection 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 LCD projection TV. Press TV/VIDEO to cycle through the connected video sources.
Other Information Audio Problem Possible Remedies Good picture, no sound ❏ ❏ Press MUTING so that Muting disappears from the screen (see page 52). Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Audio Menu (see page 93). Audio noise ❏ Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box ❏ Sound seems weak or insufficient ❏ Communication problems may occur if the infrared communication equipment (e.g., infrared cordless headphones) is used near the LCD projection TV.
Other Information General Problem Possible Remedies How to restore Video settings to factory settings ❏ Press RESET on the remote control while in the Video Menu (see page 88). How to restore Audio settings ❏ to factory settings Cannot cycle through the other ❏ video equipment connected to the LCD projection TV Press RESET on the remote control while in the Audio Menu (see page 92). Cannot operate Menu ❏ Lost password ❏ ❏ The signal from a selected i.
Other Information Flashing Indicators on the Front of the Monitor LAMP TIMER i.STANDBY POWER/STANDBY The POWER/STANDBY (green or red) and/or LAMP (red) indicators indicate the conditions of the LCD projection TV and warnings by lighting or flashing, as follows. The POWER/STANDBY (green) indicator flashes. ❑ The lamp for the light source is ready to turn on. The POWER/STANDBY (red) indicator flashes three times. ❑ The lamp cover is not attached securely.
Other Information Specifications Projection System LCD Panel Projection Lens Antenna Lamp Television System Screen Size (measured diagonally) Channel Coverage VHF UHF DTV CATV Power Requirements Number of Inputs/Outputs DVI-HDTV Audio (IN) AUDIO (VAR/FIX) OUT CONTROL S (IN) CONTROL S (OUT) Component Video Input RF Inputs Digital Audio Optical Output (PCM/Dolby Digital) i.LINK Speaker Output Dimensions (W × H × D) 2-13 14-69 1-999 1-125 120V, 60 Hz 1 terminal, 3.3 V T.M.D.S.
Other Information Mass Power Consumption In Use In Standby In i.LINK Standby Supplied Accessories Remote Control AA (R6) Batteries Cleaning Cloth Optional Accessories TV Stand Lamp AV Cable Component Video Cable i.LINK cables KDF-60XBR950: 78.5 kg (173 lbs) KDF-70XBR950: 92.5 kg (204 lbs) 250 W Under 1 W Under 20 W RM-Y914 2 supplied for remote control 1 SU-GW3 XL-2100U VC-810S/820S/830S VMC-10/30 VMC-IL4415 (4-pin to 4-pin, 1.5 meters); VMC-IL4435 (4-pin to 4-pin, 3.
Index A Activating a Twin View screen 55 Add Digital Channels 62 Adding channels to the channel list 97 Adjusting audio, Steady Sound 92 Advanced Video 89 Alternate Audio 61 Alternate Video 61 Antenna, connecting 25, 26 Audio menu 87, 92 Audio receiver, connecting 39 Auto Program (channel setup) 45 Auto Setup 45 B C Cable connecting 26 with VCR, connecting 32 Cable box connecting with VCR 33 using with TV remote control 51 Camcorder, connecting 42 Caption Vision 102 Caption Vision menu, for digital chan
Front Panel Controls 21 FUNCTION button 46 G Gamma Corrector 90 GUIDE button 60 Guide menu 61 Menus Audio 87, 92 Channel 87, 96 Parent 87, 98 Screen 87, 94 Setup 87, 102 Video 87, 88 Mild Mode 89 MODE H Hue, adjusting 88 I i.LINK 10, 80–86 i.
SAT/CABLE power button 47 Satellite receiver connecting 36 satellite receiver, using with TV remote control 50 Screen menu 94 Setting up channels 45 Setup menu 87, 102 Sharpness, adjusting 89 Specifications 115–116 Steady Sound adjusting 92 Surround sound 92 T Timer set current 104 Timer setting 104 Treble, adjusting 92 troubleshooting 108–113 TV function button 46 TV power button 47 TV/VIDEO button 47 Twin View™ Other Information activating a picture 55 described 9 using 55 V VCR using with TV remote
4-097-520-11 (1) LCD Projection TV KDF-60XBR950/KDF-70XBR950 LCD Projection TV HD-Monitor Operating Instructions KDF-60XBR950 KDF-70XBR950 Printed in U.S.A.
