Sony KDF-42E2000 User Manual

LCD Projection TV

HD-TV

Operating instructions

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Owner's Record

The modeland serialnumbers arclocated attilelWU"ol theTV. Record these numbers in tilespaces pro_ided below. Relcr 1olhem whenexer

you c_llupon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.

Serial No.

I_'rl L't_11"i[_

Please contact Sony directly if you:

• Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual

• Experience difficulty operating your television

Contact Sony Customer Support at:

http://www.sony.com/tvsu pport

or to speak with a support representative:

United States Canada

1-800-222-SONY (7669) 1-877_899-SONY (7669)

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (EST) Men - Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Eastern)

10:30 AM - 7:15 PM (EST) Sat - Sun 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Western)

Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase.

Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store

WARNING

To reduce tile risk ol tire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to

rain or ii]oistule.

This symbol is inlended to alert the u_r to tile presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitule a risk of eleclric shock lo

persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the u_r 1o tile presence of impoltant operating and mainlenance (selvicing) instructions in the lileralure accompanying the appliance.

Tile apparatus shall nol be exposed to dripping or splashing and no ohjecls filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION

To pl'e_ent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC phlg with an extension cord, recvptacle or other outlet unless tile hlades can be fiflly

inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Note on Caption Vision

This TV pro_ ides display ol TV closed captioning ill accordance wilh

§15.119 of tile FCC rules.

NOTIFICATION

This equipnlent has been tested and lound to comply with tile limits lot a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 ol tile FCC Rules. These limits am designed to provide reasonable prolection against harnlfifl inlerl)mnce

illa msidenlial instzdlalion. This equipnlenl generates, uses and can radiate

radio flequency energy and, ifnol installed and used in accordance with the

Jnstrucliolls_ may cause harnlllll interlcrcncc to radio colnlnunicaih)ns.

However, there is no guarantee that interlcmnce will nol occur in a particular inslallation. If this equipment does cause harmhd interllrmnce 1o radio or televiskm reception, which can be detemlined by turning the equipment off and on, tile user is encouraged to try 1o correcl file

interlPrcnce by one or more of the fi)llowing measures:

[] Reorienl or mlocale tile receiving antenna.

[] Incm_se tile separatkm belween tile equipment and receiver.

[] Connecl tile equipment inlo an outlel on a circuil dillerenl fl'om thai

1o which tile receiver is connected.

[] Consull lhe dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician k)r help.

Pcrsuant 1oFCC regulations, you arc cautioned thai any changes or modifications not expressly approved ill lhis nlanual coukl void your

authorily lo operale this equipment.

Safety

[] Opel'ale tile TV only on 120 V AC. [] The plug is designed, fi)r salety purposes, lo fil into tile wall outlet

only one way. If you are unable to insert lhe plug hdly inlo tile outlet,

conlact your dealer.

[] If ally liquid or solid object should l, dl inside file cabineL unplug tile

TV inmlediately and have il checked by qualified service personnel belorc operaling il fimher.

[] If you will not be using tile TV lot _veral days, disconnect lhe power

by pulling the plug i(selE Never pull on the coM.

[] For details concerning salPty precautions, see "hnportanl Sal_ly

lnslrtlclions" on page 5.

Installing

[] Tile TV should be inslalled near an easily accessible power outlet. [] To prcvenl internal heat buildup, do not block tile _enlilalion

openings.

[] Do not install tile TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place subject to

excessive dust or mechanical vibration.

[] Avoid operating tile TV at lelnperaturcs below 41 °F (5°C). [] If tile TV is transported directly flom a cold to a warm location, or if

tile roonl tenlperalure changes suddenly, tile picture lnay be blurred

or show poor color due to lllOislurc condensation. In Ihis cgise_ please

wait a lew hours to ]el lhe nloisl/ire evaporale befiwe lurning on tile TV.

[] To obtain file besl picture, do nol expo_ the screen to direct

ilhmlinalion or direct sunlight. 11isrecommended to use spot lighting directed down hom tile ceiling or to cover tile windows thai lace tile screen with opaque drapery, fi is desirable to install tile TV in a roonl

where file floor and walls are not of a reflective nlateriah

[] See pages 13 and 14lor nlore infi)rmalion on tile installation.

CAUTION

Use tile lollowing Sony appliance(s) only with tile fi)llowing TV STAND.

KI)F-42E2(XX) KI)F-46E2(XRl

}dO N SU-RGllS SU-RG12S SU-RGI2L

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Use with other TV STAND may cause instability and possibly resul( ill

illjuly,

KI)F-5(IE2(100

KI)F-55E2(XX)

To Customers

Sufl]cient expertise is required lot installing tile specilied producL Be sure

tO s/ibc,.)ntritct tile instldhltion to Solly dealers or licensed contractors lind pay adequale atlenlion to salcty during lhe installation.

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For Customers in the United States

This product contains mercury. Disposal ol this product may be regul_lted

il sold in tile United States. For disposal or recycling int_rm_aion, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance

(http://www.eiae.org).

Note

Tiffs digitul television is capuble ol receiving ml_dog basic and digitul basic tele_ ision i_rogramming by direcl connection to +tcable systcnl providing such programming. Cert+lin prenfiunl, ad_ anced and interactive digital

cable sel_]ices such _lS _,ideo-on-delllalld_ _1 cable operators ellh_lllced

progr_m_guide mid dntu-enilanced television selvices nluy require the use

of a set-top box. For more inl_rnl+ttion call your local cuble operator+ Tiffs television includes a QAM denlodulator wlfich should allow you to

recei_e unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription

service to a cable service provider. Availability of digital cable television

progr_mmfing in your area depends on the type ot programming and signal prmided by your cable service provider,

Trademark Information

TruSurround XT, SRS and the (_)+ symbol are trademarks oISRS Labs,

lnc. TruSurround XT tecllnology is incorporated under license fl:om SRS

Labs, Inc.

Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the lollowing US patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered

trademarks of BBE Sound. Inc. Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer, lnc., registered in

tile U.S.A and other countries.

Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.

WEGA, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, Digital Reality' Creation and CineMotion are registered trademarks of Sony Corporution.

DD _ This TV is manufactured under license fiom Dolby

D | G | T A L trademarksofDolbyLaboratories.

I--i rrl| yb,s+++orpor +,+bDe, nit,.....

HDML tl_e HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia lntcrlilce are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Laboratories, "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are

Multimedia Interlace (HDMU M)teclmology.

Important Safety Instructions

I ) Read these instluctions.

2) Keep tiles instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instl uctions,

5) Do not u_ Ibis apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dly clotll.

Do not block any ventilatkm openings, hlstall ill _:'-_'_27;__*

accoMance with the nmnufacturer's _ i

instructions,

Do not inslall near any heat sources such as radialors, beat regislers, sloves, or other apparalus (inchlding amplifiers) lhal produce

beat.

Do not deleal tile salPly purpose of the polarized or grounding-lype plug. A polarized phlg has

two blades wiltl one wider lfian file olher. A grounding type plug has lwo blades and a third

grounding prong. The wide blade or file fllird prong are provided Ior your s_dcty. If the

provided phlg does nol fit into your oullel, consult an electrician lot replacement of the

obsolele oul]el,

I0) Protect lhe power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit fiom tile apparatus.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by file manul, tcturer, or sold with file apparzmlS. When a cart is u_d, use caution when nloving tile carl!apparatus combin_Jlkm 1o avoid injul T fl'om tip-over,

13) Unplug rids apparatus during lighming storlns or when unused lbr long periods of time.

14) RelPr all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when file apparatus has been damaged in any way, sucll as power-supply cord or phlg is damaged, lktuid Ires been spilled or objects have bdlen into lhe apparalus, lhe apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operale normally, (51:has been dropped.

[] Be sure to obselve tile TV's "For SalEty"

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section on page 6,

Antennas

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

It all outdoor alltenna is installed, follow tile precautions below. All ouldoor antenna system sllould not be located ill the vicinity of overllead

power lines or other electric lighl (51power circuits, or wllere it can COllie ill COlllacl wilh sucll power lines or circuils.

WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM. EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.

Be sure lhe antelllla systelll is grounded so as 1o provide some proteclioll

againsl voltage surges and buill-up static charges. Section 8 lI/of the Nalional Electrical Code (NEC) in USA and Seclion 54

ol the Canadian Electrical Code in Callada provkles hllornlation wilh

respect to proper groulldillg oI file mast alld supporthlg slruclure,

grounding ol the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of

groullding COllduclors, location of alltenna discharge UlliH connect]oil to

grounding electrodes, and requirelnenls lor tile grounding eleclrode.

I 1) Only tl_ attachnlents/accessolies specified by

tile iilanulacture r.

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Antenna Grounding According to the NEC

Relcr to section 54-300 of Panadiml Electrical Pode lor Antenna

Grounding.

t<g <___

Antenna lead-in wire

i_ _ _ _//" Antenna lead-in wire | Elect_rica_ -- _u- / (NEC Section 810-20)

| service

| equipment .... ,_. Grounding conductors

NEC: National electrode system (NEC Art Electrical Code 280 Part H)

Ground clam/_

..... •_[_//_ (NEC section 810-21)

_ Ground clamps

--,-.s,--..__ _ Power service grounding

Cleaning

[_ Cleafl the r_ar cover al_a of rhe TV regularly. Dust in the rear cover

mea may cause a problem with the cooling system of tile TV set.

[] Clean lhe cabinel ol tile TV with a dry soft

cloth. To relnove dust lboln the screen, wipe il N _ _v'_l

gently witl/a sofi clotll. Stubborn slai..........y be_'_J I I _._

relnoved with a cloth slightly daml)ened with _v:2211::::5_ tl I

sollllion of lnild soap alld warm water. Ne_, er

use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine lor cleaning. If the picture becomes (lark aller using the TV lor a king period of time. il may be necessary lo clean tile inside of the TV. Consull qualified service personnel.

[] Unplug tile AC power cord when cleaning tills unil. Cleaning Ibis

unil wilh a plugged AC power cord may result in electric shock.

On Contamination on the Screen Surface

Tile screen surl, Lcchas a special coaling to reduce reflections. To prcvenl

screen damage, clean tile screen as lhllows:

[] Clean tile screen with a soft clotll. [] To remove hard contamination, use a clolh moislened wilh a

solution of mild delergenl and water. [)4)not spray cleaning solution directly onto the TV. It should only be sprayed 1omoislen llle cleaning clolh.

[] Do not use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline cleaner, acid cleaner,

scouring powder, chemical cloth, or solvent such as alcohol, benzene or thinner, ;is these lnay scralc]l the screen's coating.

Service

Damage Requiring Service

Do not altelnpl to servicersthe set b)'')otu_ll since"opening_ I_

tile cabinel may ex Ioe y4u tl danger_ i1_ '4Itage 4r 4ther _/_ ,_ _,

hazards. I_ _

Unl)lug the set h'oln lhe wall outlet and relier servicing to [_

qualified selvice personnel.

Replacement Parts

_'tlell replacement parts are requilwl, be SUlVthe set, ice technician cerlifies in writing lhal he has used replacement paris specified by the

ii/anul_lcnlr_2rlhal have lhe same characterislics as tile original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result ill fire, eleclric shock or other

hazards.

See "Replacing the Laml)" on page 76.

For Safety

Be Careful When Moving the TV

When you place tile TV in position, be carelul

IIOI tO drop it on yo/ir Loot or Lingers.

Watch your looling while inslalling lhe TV.

Carry the TV in the Specified Manner

II you carry tile TV in a lnanner other than tile specilied rammer and withoul tile specified number

4)1persons, il may drop and a serious injury may be

caused. Be sure to lolh)w tile instructions mentioned below.

[] Carry tile TV wilh lhe specified number of persons (see page 13). [] Hold tile TV tigla/y when canting it. [] Belhre carlTing the TV, disconnect any accessories or cables.

About the TV

Although lhe TV is made with high-precision lechnology, black dots may appear or bright poinls ol light (red. blue, or green) may appear conslantly on tile screen. This is a Stlucmral property ol tile panel and is not a detect.

Installation ,,

E] It'direct sunli=ht or other strong illmnination shines on tile screen,

par t of the screen may appear white due to reflections/?vm behin d

the screen. This is a structural property of the TV. Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight,

[] Tile picture quality may be allbctcd by your viewing position. For

file best picture quality, install your TV according n) "Recomnlended Viewing Area" on page 15.

[] When installing your TV against a wall, keep it at least 4 inches ( 10

cm) away lrom tile wall.

Projection Lamp

[] Your TV uses a projection lamp as its ligla source. II is time to

replace tile lamp wilh a new one (nol supplied) when:

• tile message, "Pl'_iection lamp is nearing end of lili:. Please

replace tile ]amp?'appeared on tile screen,

• lhe lamp replacenlent indicator on lbe lronl panel blinks in red.

• screen ilnages becolne dark,

• no image appears on tile display aller prolonged u_e.

[] In rare insnmces, tile bulb may pop inside the lamp unit, but the lamp

unil is designed lo contain all of broken glass piecesinside lbe lamp

unit. (See "Replacing the Lamp" on page 76 0

E] When the lamp eventually burns out, you may hear a noticeable pop

sound. This is normal and is inhm_nt in this type of lamp.

Cooling Fan

This TV u_s a cooling l,m. You may hear tile noise of l,m running, depending on tile placclnent 4)1your TV. Tile noise may be nlore noticeable during tile nigla or when tile background noise level is low.

Disposal of Used Batteries

To prowl're our enx,'ironll/ent, dispose o| used biU_elies accordhlg to your

local laws or regulations.

Welcome ................................................................ 9

Package Contents ............................................ 9

Features ........................................................... 9

Enjoying Your TV ................................................ 11

Notes on the TV ............................................. 11

Screen ............................................................ 11

Indicators ....................................................... 12

Projection Lamp ............................................. 12

Installing the TV .................................................. 13

Carrying Your TV ........................................... 13

Take Precaution during Installation ................ 13

Preventing the TV from Toppling Over .......... 14

When Installing Your TV against a Wall ......... 14

Recommended Viewing Area ........................ 15

TV Controls and Connectors ............................. 16

Front Panel .................................................... 16

Side and Rear Panel ...................................... 18

Overview .............................................................. 20

Making Video and Audio Connections ........... 20

About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter ................. 21

About Using S VIDEO .................................... 21

Basic Connections ............................................. 22

Cable System and/or VHF/UHF Antenna

System ........................................................... 23

HD Cable Box/

HD Satellite Box ............................................. 24

Equipment with DVI Connection .................... 25

Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna ........... 26

Equipment with Digital Audio (Optical) ........... 27

Setting Up the Channel List ............................... 28

Using Initial Setup .......................................... 28

Connecting Optional Equipment ....................... 29

VCR and Cable .............................................. 30

VCR and Cable Box ....................................... 31

DVD Player with Component

Video Connectors .......................................... 33

DVD Player with

S VIDEO and Audio Connectors .................... 34

Personal Computer ....................................... 35

Camcorder or Video Game Equipment ......... 36

Audio Receiver .............................................. 37

Overview ............................................................. 38

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control ... 38

Button Descriptions ........................................... 39

Programming the Remote Control ................... 41

Using Other Equipment with Your Remote

Control ......................................................... 43

Special Buttons on the Remote Control .......... 46

Using the TOOLS Button .............................. 46

Using the TOOLS Button in PC Mode ........... 46

Using the JUMP Button ................................. 47

Using the FREEZE Button ............................ 47

Using the GUIDE Button ............................... 48

Using the WIDE Button ................................. 49

Using the WIDE Button in PC Mode ............. 50

Using the WIDE Button in PC Mode continued. 51

Overview of MENU ............................................. 52

Navigating and Selecting Items ........................ 54

Using External Inputs in MENU ........................ 54

Using Favorites in MENU .................................. 54

Using Cable in MENU ........................................ 55

Using Antenna in MENU .................................... 55

Using Settings in MENU .................................... 56

Overview ............................................................. 57

Accessing the Picture Settings ........................ 59

Selecting Picture Options .............................. 59

Accessing the Sound Settings ......................... 62

Selecting Sound Options ............................... 62

Accessing the Screen Settings ........................ 64

Selecting Screen Options .............................. 64

Accessing the Channel Settings ...................... 66

Selecting Channel Options ............................ 66

Accessing the Parental Lock Settings ............. 68

Selecting Parental Lock Options .................... 68

Viewing Blocked Programs ............................ 69

Selecting Custom Rating Options .................. 69

Accessing the Setup Settings ........................... 71

Selecting Setup Options ................................ 71

Programming Caption Vision (CC) ................. 74

Overview .............................................................. 75

Contacting Sony ................................................. 75

Replacing the Lamp ............................................ 76

How to Replace the Lamp .............................. 76

Troubleshooting ................................................. 80

Remote Control .............................................. 80

Picture ............................................................ 81

Sound ............................................................. 82

Channels ........................................................ 82

General .......................................................... 83

PC Input Signal Compatibility Chart ................. 85

Specifications .................................................... 86

Index .................................................................... 88

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing this Sony's biD LCD projection TV. This manual is for models KDF-42E2000 (US model only), KDF-46E2000, KDF-

50E2000 and KDF-55E2000.

Package Contents

Features

Along with your new TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA (R6) batteries. See page 87 for the complete list of packaging contents.

Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include: [] WEGA Engine: Delivers superb picture quality from any video source

by minimizing the signal deterioration caused by digital-to-analog conversion and stabilizing the signal processing. This engine features unique Sony technology, including:

• DRC ® (Digital Reality Creation)-MF Vl: Unlike conventional line doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal's

NTSC waveform with the near-HD equivalent by digital mapping processing. The DRC Palette option lets you customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity).

[] Integrated HDTV: You can watch digital televised programs and enjoy

the improved audio/video quality offered by these programs.

[] Advanced Iris: Automatically detects the brightness of the screen. By

adjusting the iris shutter, this feature can provide you with the best contrast and brightness from one scene to the next for your TV viewing.

[] MENU: Sony's unique user interface provides easy access to useful TV

functions such as external inputs (switch among connected equipments), favorite channels (create a list of your favorite channels),

cable channels (view cable channels), antenna channels (view antenna channels) or to customize your TV settings.

[] Wide Screen Mode: Allows you to watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in

wide screen mode (16:9 aspect ratio).

[] CineMotion®: Using the reverse 3-2 pull down technology, the

CineMotion feature provides smoother picture movement when phtying back movies or other video sources on film.

[] Parental Control: Downloadable digital rating and V-Chip technology

allows parents to block unsuitable programming from younger viewers.

[] HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Inputs: Provide an

uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box, Blu-ray Disc TM player, DVD player, and A/V receiver. Your personal

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computer can be connected to this TV with HDMI Input (see page 35). HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio.

[] Component Video Inputs: Offers a high-quality video for DVD (480p,

480i) and digital set-top box (1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i) connections.

[] S VIDEO Inputs: Provides a high-quality image from connected

equipment.

[] Favorite Channels: Allows you to navigate a list of up to 16 favorite

channels without leaving the current channel.

[] Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output

between programs and commercials.

Enjoying Your TV

To enjoy your TV for years to come and maintain its original picture quality, you should perform periodic maintenance.

Notes on the TV

To enjoy clear picture

[] Prevent sunlight or other light sources fiom shining directly onto the

screen. _.

[] The screen surface is easily scratched. Do not rub, touch, or tap it with .._

sharp or abrasive objects (see "On Contamination on the Screen r= Surface" on page 6). _:

When not using the TV for a long period of time

[] Unplug the AC power cord fi'om the outlet if you anticipate not using

the TV for more than a week.

When turning off the power

[] The cooling fan will continue to operate for about two minutes. Allow

several minutes before unplugging from the outlet or switching the breaker off.

moisture condensation

[]

If your TV is moved directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a humid room, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may blur or show poor color This is caused by moisture

condensation on the lenses inside. Wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate before turning on the TV. When the condensation has

evaporated, the picture will return to normal.

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Screen

To minimize reflection, the screen surface has a special coating. Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage the screen surface. Special care is required.

Cleaning the Screen Surface

Dust and din on the screen can affect the picture quality. To dust off the screen use a soft cloth. Be sure to follow the cleaning instruction on page 6

for stubborn stains and dirt.

Temporary Image Retention

When high contrast non-moving images such as station logos and channel numbers are displayed for a long period of time, there may be some image retention on the screen. This is only a temporary condition. Turning off the power for a while or letting the TV run on another channel will eliminate the image retention.

Indicators

The indicators show the current status of your TV. If there is a change in the condition or a problem with the TV. the indicators will flash or light up in the manner described below to let you know that it requires your attention.

POWER flashing green : The lamp for the light source is preparing to turn

on. When it is ready, the green indicator stays on.

red : The lamp door or the lamp is not securely attached.

The red indicator will continue to flash in intervals of three blinks at a time until the lamp door or the lamp is placed

correctly. When the lamp door or the lamp is securely attached, the TV will turn on with green indicator.

LAMP indicator The proiection lamp has burned out. Replace it with new flashes one (see page 76).

TIMER indicator is When one of the timers is set, the orange indicator will lit remain lit (will not flash) even when the TV is turned oft'.

Projection Lamp Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source. As with any lamp, it has a

lifespan and needs to be replaced when the Lamp indicator flashes or the screen becomes darker. Your TV also has a function to display a message, "Projection lamp is nearing end of life. Please replace the lamp." to let you know that the lamp has reached its expected lifespan. Note the following: [] After turning on your TV. it may take a while (l minuteorless) before

the picture appears.

[] When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. Replace the

lamp with a new Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied).

[] After lamp is replaced, please set the "Lamp Replacement" option in the

Setup Settings (see page 76 and 73).

_ The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TVis in

use. To avoid eye discomfort or injury , dO not look into the light

housing when the power is on.

Installing the TV

Carrying Your TV

Carrying tile TV requires at least two people. Do not hold by tile pedestal or the front panel of the TV. Doing so may cause these parts to break off.

Do not grasp the pedestal or the front panel of the TV

When moving the TV, place one hand in the hole on the lower portion of the TV while glasping the top with the other hand, as shown in the illustration

below.

KDF-42/46E2000 KDF-50/55E2000

Take Precaution

during Installation

If you have connected cables and cords, be sure to unplug theln before moving the TV.

To ensure tile safety of children and tile TV. keep children away fiom tile TV during installation. Climbing on or pushing the TV or its stand may cause it to fall and damage the TV.

Preventing the TV from Toppling Over

As a protective measure, secure tile TV as follows.

Using the TV stand with support belts

[] Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU-RGI IS for KDF-

42E2000)/SU-RG 12S (for KDF-46E2000)/SU-RG 12L (for KDF- 50/55E2000) with a support belt designed for your TV.

When using the SU.RGi1S (for KDF-42E2000)/SU.FIG12S (for KDF-

46E2000)/SUrRG12L (for KDF-50/55E2000) stand for your TV, you must use the support belt.

When Instalfing Your TV against a Wall

4 inches

OOcm)

Keep your TV at least 4 inches ( 10 cm) away fiom tile wall to provide proper ventilation. Blocking the ventilation opening of the cooling fan may damage

the TV.

12 inches (approx. 30cm)

4inches (lOcm)

4 inches (10cm)

Never install the TV as follows

Recommended

Viewing Area

Air circulation is blocked

Air blown into cooling fan.

Ttt

,_ Do not install the TV near any ventilation, as it may affect the

normal TV operating temperature.

Your viewing position may affect tile picture quality. For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below.

Model Viewing distance

KDF-42E2000 rain. 5.9 ft. (approx. 1.8 m) KDF-46E2000 rain. 6.2 tl. (approx. 1.9 m)

KDF-50E2000 rain. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m) KDF-55E2000 rain. 6.8 tl. (approx. 2.1 ha)

Horizontal Viewing Area

TV Controls and Connectors

Front Panel

To open the panel

panel door just under the "PUSH OPEN" mark.

) the

PUSH OPEN TIMER LAMP POWER [] POWER

[] MENU Press to display MENU to activate the M-

activate tile TV/VIDEO. - VOLUME + and- CHANNEL+ buttons.

[] =_=_ Press to confirm the selection or setting.

TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through tile video equipment connected to the TV's video inputs.

[] 4,--,*, Press to adjust tile volume.

- VOLUME +

[] 41,-- tl_ Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold either - or +.

- CHANNEL +

[] TIMER LED When lit in orange, indicates one of the timers is set. When it is set, this LED will remain lit even if

the TV is turned off. For details, see page 72.

[] LAMP LED Flashes in red when the lamp for the light source has burned out. For details, see "Replacing the

Lamp" on page 76.

[] POWER Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. If the LED blinks in red continuously, this may

indicate the display unit needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on page 2). When the red LED blinks only three times, the lamp door of the lamp unit or the lamp itself is not securely attached (see page 78).

[] [] Infrared Receives IR signals from the remote control.

Receiver Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected.

[] POWER Press to turn on and off the TV. [] Speaker Outputs the audio signal.

'f_ The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference

when operating the TV.

, I*, ,_, II, and tl' buttons. Press again to exit MENU to

Side and Rear Panel

,vJ._ =

[] HD/DVD IN 2 Connects to your equipment's component video (YPBPIQ output jacks. Component video

(1080i/720p/ provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO ([_I of rear panel) or the composite video 480p/480i) ([_ of rear panel) connections (see page 19).When Auto is selected for the Video 2

(Component) option in the Setup settings, the component video fimction will be the dethult stream when present (see page 73).

[] VIDEO IN 2 Connects to the composite video output jack on your camcorder or other video eqnipment.

il_ connecting eomposiie video io viDEoiN 2; sureto Select Video 2

(Component) to Off in the Setup settings to activate both audio and video

...........

[] AUDIO IN 2 Connects to the audio (L/R) output jacks of your equipment such as camcorder or other video

L (MONO)/N equipment which you want an easy access.

[] VIDEO IN 1 Connects to the S VIDEO outpnt jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has

S VIDEO S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the composite video ([_]).

[] VHF/UHF RF input that connects to your cable and VHF/UHF antenna signal.

CABLE

[] VIDEO IN 1/3 Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your VCR or other video

VIDEO/ equipment. A third composite video and audio (VIDEO 2) is located on the left side panel of L (MONO)- the TV.

AUDIO-R

[] DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of a digital audio component that is PCM/Dolby Digital

(OPTICAL) OUT compatible.

PCM/DOLBY* DIGITAL

function for composite connection (see page 73).

[] HDMI IN 6 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital

HDMI/ audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-eqnipped audio/video equipment, such R-AUDIO-L as a set-top box, Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, A/V receiver as well as PC. HDMI supports

enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. You can also connect a DVI-equipped device to your TV by using an HDMI-to-DVI cable.

[] HDMI IN 7 When HDMI to DVI cable is used to connect your equipment for video, be sure to use audio

cable I_r the sound. See page 35 l\_r connecting to your personal computer.

[] Service Port For service use only. [] AUDIO OUT Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment. Yon can use

(VAR/FIX) L/R these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo system.

[] HD/DVD IN 4/5 Connects to your equipment's component video (YPI3PIQ and audio (L/R)jacks. Component

(1080i/720p/ video provides better pictnre quality than the S VIDEO ([]) or the composite video ([]) 480p/480i)/ connections.

L-AUDIO-R

* Manulactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" mid the double-D symbol are trademarks ol Dolby Laboratories.

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Overview

For optimum picture performance, your new LCD Projection TV is capable of receiving high definition programming through its integrated tuner. It is also capable of receiving HDTV content from a cable or satellite box via the video inputs (HDM[ and YPBPR component video; see page 24).

To display clear, crisp pictures, your TV must be connected properly. To properly connect your TV, follow the basic connections provided in this section. Advanced connection examples are provided in the separate Quick Setup Guide accompanied with your TV. The Quick Setup Guide provides a variety of optional equipment connection diagrams.

It is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna/cable input using the 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio frequency, resulting in signal

deterioration. When the antenna/cable connection is done, you must perform an Initial

Setup so your TV will create a list of channels you can view (see page 28). After you can receive and view proglamming you should select the proper Wide Mode setting to display the picture in your preferred aspect ratio. See "Changing the Wide Screen Mode" on pages 49-51.

Making Video and Audio Connections

Best Video Performance

* An adapter is necessary when you are connecting a DVl-equipped device to this TV

(see page 21).

Below are different types of video connectors available these days. Your TV comes with all types of connectors with the exception of the DVI connector but your cable box or satellite receiver may be equipped with this type. When connecting your TV. use the inputs that are available on your devices that provide the best video performance, as described below.

H_m_ HDMI

(High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

............................................................................................................. Yes

@ @ @ Component video

¥ PB P0 (480i/480p/720p/1080i) @ @

.......................................... L-AUDIO-R

sv,oEo_ S VIDEO

..... @ Composite video

RF/Coaxial No

About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter

If you are connecting equipment with DVI connector with this TV. you will need to use an adaptel: You can use an HDMI-to-DVI cable or an HDM[ adapter (not supplied). Both are available from your local electronics store. When you use the adaptel, you will also need to use separate audio cables for sound as DVI connector is for video signals only.

HDMI-to-DVI cable

About Using S VIDEO

Example of an S VIDEO Connection

S VIDEO cable

Equipmentwith S VIDEO

LINE OUT

HDMI adapter

If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (shown at left), you can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality (compared to an A/V cable). Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal, you also need to connect audio cables for sound, as

shown below.

Rearof TV

Audio cable

".t

Audio cable

Basic Connections

Tile way in which you connect your TV will vary, depending on how your home receives a signal (antenna and satellite; cable and cable box) and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR.

CableSystem and/or VHF/UHFAntenna 23

System HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box 24

Equipment with DVI Connection 25 Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna 26

Equipment with Digital Audio(Optical) 27

If you are connecting a VCR

[] See tile connections described on pages 30 and 31.

Cable System

and/or VHF/UHF Antenna System

Connecting a cable system and/or an external VHF/UHF antenna to the VHF/UHF input and or CABLE will allow you to enjoy high definition and standard definition digital programming (if available in your area) along with the standard definition analog programming

_ This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming

for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna

(ATSC).

ANT button

75-ohm Coaxial cable

W_r/OHF

75-ohrnCoaxialcable

Rearof TV

CABLE

To switch between the VHF/UHF (antenna) input and the CABLE input, press the ANT button on the remote control.

radio noise.

HD Cable Box/ HD Satellite Box

"_°The HDMI jack

provides both video and audio signals, so it is not necessary to

connect an audio cable.

You can also enjoy high definition programming by subscribing to high definition cable service or high definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, connect these components to your TV via the HDM[ or component video (with audio) input on the back of your TV.

Rear of TV

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VHF/UHF

CABLE

H_ml IN

@®

AUDIO

.......

" AUDIO-R pYB

I I

Orconnection

withcomponent

HDMI can

k____l I____J

High Definition Cable Box/High Definition Satellite Box

_ Component video (ypBpR)or HDMI connection is necessary to

view 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in TV's panel resolution of 1,280 x 720.

cable

00Mp0,E,ZIOE00,j

....... PR

Cable/

Satellite

Equipment with DVI Connection

"_'When connecting to a

DVI output, audio cable must be used

simultaneously for the

audio signal. DVl carries

video signal only.

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

If you are connecting with DVI-HDTV output, you can connect to the TV's HDMI IN (Video 6) jack by using an HDMI-to-DVI cable el an adapter (both net supplied).

when using a HDMI-to-DVI Cable or an adapter, be sure to connect the DVI output connector first; then connect to the HDMI input on

your "IV,

Satelfite Receiver and Cable/Antenna

[] SAT signals are selected by tile SAT Box connected to tile VIDEO

INPUT. TV signals are selected from the signal connected to the CABLE input.

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

t Connect tile satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver's

SATELLITE IN jack.

2 Use A/V and S VIDEO cables to connect the satellite receiver's AUDIO

and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV's AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks.

3 Use a coaxial cable to connect your cable to the TV's CABLE jack, or

your antenna to the TV's VHF/UHF jacks.

_ If your satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO

cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.

Rearof TV f--

CABLE

Coaxial cable

S VIDEO_

Satellite receiver

S VIDEO cable

AUDIO-L AUDIO-R

_i._ VIDEO

Equipment with Digital Audio (Optical)

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

You can use the TV's DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT jack to connect a digital audio device that is PCM/Dolby Digital compatible, such as an audio amplifier.

Using an optical audio cable, connect the device's OPTICAL IN jack to the TV's DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT jack.

Rearof TV

PCM DOLBY D

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Optical audiocable

Audio amplifier

OPTICAL

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