Sony KDS-55A2020, KDS-50A2020, KDS-60A2020 User Manual

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SXRD Projection TV Operating Instructions

KDS-50A2020 KDS-55A2020 KDS-60A2020

™

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.

Serial No.

For Your Convenience

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/tvsupport

oor to speak with a support representative:

United States

1-800-222-SONY (7669)

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

Canada

1-877-899-SONY (7669)

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,

NE PAS OUVRIR

PRECAUCION

RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO

NO ABRIR

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Note on Caption Vision

This TV provides display of TV closed captioning in accordance with

§15.119 of the FCC rules.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model: KDS-50A2020/KDS-55A2020/KDS-60A2020 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTIFICATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. s Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. s Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected.

s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Pursuant to FCC regulations, you are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

For Customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Safety

s Operate the TV only on 120 V AC. s 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 out let, contact your dealer.

s If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet, unplug the

TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before operating it further.

s If you will not be using the TV for several days, disconnect the power

by pulling the plug itself. Never pull on the cord.

s For details concerning safety precautions, see “Important Safety

Instructions” on page 5.

Installing

s The TV should be installed near an easily accessible power outlet. s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the ventilation

openings.

s Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place subject to

excessive dust or mechanical vibration.

s Use the TV at temperatures between 41°F (5°C) and 95°F (35°C). s If the TV is transported directly from a cold to a warm location, or if

the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may be blurred or show poor color due to moisture condensation. In this case, please wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate before turning on the TV.

s To obtain the best picture, do not expose the screen to direct

illumination or direct sunlight. It is recommended to use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling or to cover the windows that face the screen with opaque drapery. It is desirable to install the TV in a room where the floor and walls are not of a reflective material.

s See pages 11 and 12 for more information on the installation.

CAUTION

Use the following Sony appliance(s) only with the following TV STAND. Use with other TV STAND may cause instability and possibly result in injury.

SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO.

KDS-50A2020 KDS-55A2020 KDS-60A2020

SONY TV STAND

MODEL NO.

SU-RS11M SU-RS11X

To Customers

Sufficient expertise is required for installing the specified product. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation.

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Note

This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic and digital basic television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming. Certain premium, advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video-on-demand, a cable operator’s enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require the use of a set-top box. For more information call your local cable operator.

This television includes a QAM demodulator which should allow you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to a cable service provider. Availability of digital cable television programming in your area depends on the type of programming and signal provided by your cable service provider.

Trademark Information

TruSurround XT, SRS and ( ) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.

Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the

BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.A and other countries.

Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.

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

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE and

This TV is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

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. I nstall 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.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

s Be sure to observe the TV’s “For Safety”

section on page 6.

Antennas

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits.

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 the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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Antenna Grounding According to the NEC

Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna Grounding.

Antenna lead-in wire

For Safety

Be Careful When Moving the TV

When you place the TV in position, be careful not to drop it on your foot or fingers.

Watch your footing while installing the TV.

S T D /D U O

P O W E R

Ground clamp

Antenna discharge uni

Electrical service equipment

(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding conductors (NEC section 810-21)

Ground clamps

Power service grounding

NEC: National Electrical Code

electrode system (NEC Ar t 250 Part H)

Cleaning

s Clean the rear cover area of the TV regularly. Dust in the rear cover

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

s Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry soft

cloth. To remove dust from the screen, wipe it gently with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly dampened with solution of mild soap and warm water. Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine for cleaning. If the picture becomes dark after using the TV for a long period of time, it may be necessary to clean the inside of the TV. Consult qualified service personnel.

s Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this unit. Cleaning this

unit with a plugged AC power cord may result in electric shock.

On Contamination on the Screen Surface

The screen surface has a special coating to reduce reflections. To prevent screen damage, clean the screen as follows:

s Clean the screen with a soft cloth. s To remove hard contamination, use a cloth moistened with a

solution of mild soap and warm water. Do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the TV. It should only be sprayed to moisten the cleaning cloth.

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

scouring powder, chemical cloth, or solvent such as alcohol, benzene or thinner, as these may scratch the screen’s coating.

Service

Damage Requiring Service

Do not attempt to service the set by yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

See “Replacing the Lamp” on page 51.

Carry the TV in the Specified Manner

If you carry the TV in a manner other than the specified manner and without the specified number of persons, it may drop and a serious injury may be caused. Be sure to follow the instructions mentioned below.

s Carry the TV with the specified number of persons (see page 11). s Hold the TV tightly when carrying it. s Before carrying the TV, disconnect any accessories or cables.

About the TV

Although the TV is made with high-precision technology, black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the screen. This is a structural property of the panel and is not a defect.

Installation

s If direct sunlight or other strong illumination shines on the screen,

part of the screen may appear white due to reflections from behind the screen. This is a structural property of the TV. Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight.

s The picture quality may be affected by your viewing position. For

the best picture quality, install your TV according to “Recommended Viewing Area” on page 13.

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

cm) away from the wall.

Projection Lamp

s Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source. It is time to

replace the lamp with a new one (not supplied) when:

• the message, “Projection lamp is nearing end of life. Please replace the lamp.” appeared on the screen,

• the lamp replacement indicator on the front panel blinks in red,

• screen images become dark,

• no image appears on the display after prolonged use.

s In rare instances, the b ulb may pop inside the lamp unit, but the lamp

unit is designed to contain all of broken glass pieces inside the lamp unit. (See “Replacing the Lamp” on page 51.)

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

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

Cooling Fan

This TV uses a cooling fan. You may hear the noise of fan running, depending on the placement of your TV. The noise may be more noticeable during the night or when the background noise level is low.

Objects and Ventilation Holes

Never push objects of any kind into the unit through the cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit.

Disposal of Used Batteries

To preserve our environment, dispose of used batteries according to your local laws or regulations.

Contents

Getting Started

Welcome.............................................................8

Features........................................................8

Notes on the TV............................................9

Screen.........................................................10

Projection Lamp..........................................10

Installing the TV...............................................11

Carrying Your TV ........................................11

Take Precaution during Installation.............11

Preventing the TV from Toppling Over .......11

When Installing Your TV against a Wall......12

Recommended Viewing Area .....................13

Connecting the TV...........................................14

Cable System and VHF/UHF

Antenna System..........................................14

Cable Box/Digital Cable Box

and Antenna................................................14

Cable Box/Digital Cable Box.......................15

Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna ........15

VCR and Cable...........................................16

VCR and Cable Box/Digital Cable Box .......17

When Connecting to Optional Equipment.....18

Front Panel .................................................18

Rear Panel..................................................19

Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup ....21

Other Information

Replacing the Lamp........................................ 51

How to Replace the Lamp.......................... 51

Troubleshooting.............................................. 55

Remote Control.......................................... 55

Picture........................................................ 56

Sound......................................................... 57

Channels.................................................... 57

General ...................................................... 58

PC Input Signal Reference Chart................... 60

Specifications.................................................. 61

Index................................................................. 62

Basic Operations

Using the Remote Control ..............................22

Programming the Remote Control.................26

Using Other Equipment with

Your Remote Control.......................................28

TV Controls .....................................................31

Using the Menus

Overview of MENU...........................................32

Picture Settings ...............................................34

Sound Settings ................................................37

Screen Settings................................................39

Channel Settings .............................................41

Parental Lock Settings....................................42

Setup Settings..................................................45

PC Settings.......................................................49

Getting Started

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing this Sony SXRD for models KDS-50A2020, KDS-55A2020 and KDS-60A2020.

Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include:

❑ SXRD

❑ WEGA Engine: Delivers superb picture quality from any video source

❑ Integrated HDTV: You can watch digital televised programs and enjoy

❑ Advanced Iris: Automatically detects the brightness of the screen. By

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

❑ CineMotion

❑ MENU: Sony’s unique user interface provides easy access to the

❑ Parental Control: Downloadable digital rating and V-Chip technology

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

❑ S VIDEO Inputs: Provides high-quality image from connected

: SXRD is a Silicon X-tal Reflective Display technology that

delivers high-level resolution, greater contrast ratio, faster response speed and film-like reproduction compared to other conventional devices.

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 V1: 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).

the improved audio/video quality offered by these programs.

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.

wide screen mode (16:9 aspect ratio).

: Using the reverse 3-2 pull down technology, the

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

popular and useful TV functions such as external inputs (switch among connected equipment), 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.

allows parents to block unsuitable programming from younger viewers.

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

equipment.

projection TV. This manual is

❑ Favorite Channels: Using the MENU function, you can view and

select from 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.

❑ PC Input: Allows you to connect your PC and display the PC screen on

your TV.

❑ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides 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

Player (BD), DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio.

Notes on the TV To enjoy clear picture

Prevent sunlight or other light sources from 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 Surface” on page 6).

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When not using the TV for a long period of time

Unplug the AC power cord from 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.

On 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 dirt 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 retained image.

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 LED blinks or the screen

To replace the lamp, see

page 51.

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 (1 minute or less) before

the picture appears.

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

lamp with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied).

❑ After the lamp is replaced, set the Lamp Replacement option in the

Setup settings (see page 47).

✍ Until you set the Lamp Replacement option, a message announcing

that the lamp is at the end of its life will appear every time you turn on your TV.

✍ The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV is in use.

To avoid eye discomfort or injury, do not look into the light housing when the power is on.

Getting Started

Installing the TV

Carrying Your TV Carrying the TV requires at least two people. Do not hold by the pedestal or

the front panel of the TV. Doing so may cause these parts to break off. When moving the TV, place one hand in the hole on the lower portion of the TV while supporting the top with the other hand, as shown in the illustration below.

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

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

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Take Precaution during Installation

Preventing the TV from Toppling Over

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

As a protective measure, secure the TV as follows.

Using the TV stand with support belts

Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU-RS11M (for KDS-

❑

50A2020)/SU-RS11X (for KDS-55A2020, KDS-60A2020) with a support belt designed for your TV.

✍ When using the SU-RS11M (for KDS-50A2020)/SU-RS11X (for KDS-

55A2020, KDS-60A2020) stand for your TV, you must use the support belt.

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When Installing Your TV against a Wall

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

12 inches (approx. 30cm)

4 inches

(10cm)

Never install the TV as follows

Air circulation is blocked

4 inches (10cm)

Air blown into the cooling fan

4 inches (10cm)

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

operating temperature.

Getting Started

55 inches min. 6.8 ft. (approx. 2.1 m)

50 inches min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m)

60 inches min. 7.0 ft. (approx. 2.2 m)

65.

65°

min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m)

50"

Recommended Viewing Area

Your viewing position may affect the picture quality.

For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below.

Model Viewing distance

KDS-50A2020 min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m) KDS-55A2020 min. 6.8 ft. (approx. 2.1 m) KDS-60A2020 min. 7.0 ft. (approx. 2.2 m)

Horizontal Viewing Area

60 inches min. 7.0 ft. (approx. 2.2 m) 55 inches min. 6.8 ft. (approx. 2.1 m)

min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m)

50 inches min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m)

50"

65°

65.

Vertical Viewing Area

60 inches min. 7.0 ft. (approx. 2.2 m)

55 inches min. 6.8 ft. (approx. 2.1 m)

50 inches min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m)

30°

✍ Install the TV in a location that avoids reflections from external light

sources.

✍ Reflections from external light sources may cause unwanted

illuminations in certain areas of the picture (typically dark areas). These types of illuminations can occur with the TV’s power on or off.

Getting Started

Connecting the TV

Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System

To display clear crisp pictures, you must connect your TV correctly and select the correct Wide Mode to display the picture in the correct aspect ratio (see “Changing the Wide Screen Mode” on page 25). It is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna/cable input using 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality signal. 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 as far away from the TV as possible. Do not use an indoor antenna, which is especially susceptible to radio noise. You can also connect a variety of optional equipment to your TV (see page

15). For multiple equipment connections, please refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.

CATV cable

Antenna cable

✍ Press ANT to switch between VHF/UHF and cable.

Cable Box/Digital Cable Box and Antenna

To change channels using the cable box, set your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on the cable box channel output.

Use this hookup if

❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium

channels. Viewing all channels requires a cable box.

❑ You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment to

your TV.

CATV cable

IN OUT

Cable box

Coaxial cable

Antenna cable

VHF/UHF

CABLE

Rear of TV

✍ To set up the TV remote control, see “Programming the Remote

Control” on page 26.

✍ Press SAT/CABLE to begin operating the cable box with the remote

control (see page 22). The indicator will light up.

✍ Press ANT to switch between VHF/UHF and cable.

Getting Started

Cable Box/ Digital Cable Box

To change channels using the cable box, set your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on the cable box channel output.

Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna

VHF/UHF

CABLE

Coaxial cable

S VIDEO

Use this hookup if

❑ You subscribe to a cable TV system that uses scrambled or encoded

signals requiring a cable box to view all channels, and

❑ You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment to

your TV.

CATV cable

Cable box

Coaxial cable

IN OUT

CABLE

Rear of TV

✍ To set up the TV remote control, see “Programming the Remote

Control” on page 26.

✍ Press SAT/CABLE to begin operating the cable box with the remote

control (see page 22). The indicator will light up.

Rear of TV

SERVICE ONLY

PC IN

RGB

VIDEO

AUDIO

(

MONO

AUDIO

S VIDEO

)

VIDEO IN

HD/DVD IN

(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

AUDIO

DIGITAL OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red)

(OPTICAL)

Satellite receiver

(VAR/FIX)

A/V cable

Getting Started

Satellite antenna cable

S VIDEO cable

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

cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.

Getting Started

VCR and Cable

VHF/UHF

CABLE

SERVICE ONLY

PC IN

RGB

VIDEO

(

MONO

AUDIO

S VIDEO

)

VIDEO IN

HD/DVD IN

(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

AUDIO

Rear of TV

DIGITAL OUT

(OPTICAL)

AUDIO OUT

(VAR/FIX)

CATV cable

Splitter

S VIDEO

Coaxial cable

VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white)

AUDIO-R (red)

VCR

A/V cable

S VIDEO cable

Coaxial cable

✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow)

instead of the S VIDEO cable.

VCR and Cable Box/ Digital Cable Box

VHF/UHF

CABLE

SERVICE ONLY

PC IN

RGB

VIDEO

AUDIO

(

MONO

AUDIO

S VIDEO

)

VIDEO IN

HD/DVD IN

(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

AUDIO

Rear of TV

DIGITAL OUT

(OPTICAL)

AUDIO OUT

(VAR/FIX)

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S VIDEO

S VIDEO cable

CATV cable

Splitter

z To change

channels using the cable box, set your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on the cable box channel output.

Coaxial cable

VIDEO (yellow)

AUDIO-L (white)

AUDIO-R (red)

VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white)

AUDIO-R (red)

VCR

Coaxial

A/V cable

cable

Cable box

A/V cable

Coaxial cable

✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow)

instead of the S VIDEO cable.

✍ If you are connecting a digital cable box, you will need a special

bidirectional splitter designed to work with your cable box.

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1 32

When Connecting to Optional Equipment

Front Panel

To open the cover

OPEN

Jack Description

1 HD/DVD IN 2

(1080i/720p/ 480p/480i)

Connects to your equipment’s component video (YPBPR) output jacks. Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (6 of rear panel) or the composite video 2 connection. When Auto is selected for the Video 2 (Component) option in the Setup settings, the component video function will be the default stream when present (see page 46).

✍ Component video (YPBPR) connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p,

and 1080i formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines.

2 VIDEO IN 2

VIDEO

3 AUDIO IN 2

L (MONO)-RAUDIO

Connect to the composite video output jacks on your camcorder or other video equipment such as video game equipment.

Connects to the audio (L/R) output jacks of your equipment, including camcorders, video game equipment, to which you want easy access.

✍ If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV’s L (MONO)

audio input jack.

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LAMP

TIMER

Be careful not to pinch your fingers when opening the cover.

(MONO)

VIDEO

VIDEO/HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i )

AUDIO

✍ When connecting composite video to VIDEO IN 2, be sure to select Video 2 (Component) to Off in the

Setup settings to activate both audio and video function for composite connection (see page 46).

Rear Panel

SERVICE ONLY

PC IN

RGB

AUDIO

For service use only

VIDEO IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(

MONO

)

AUDIO

HD/DVD IN

(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

AUDIO

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DIGITAL OUT

(OPTICAL)

AUDIO OUT

(VAR/FIX)

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AUDIO

Jack Description

1 HDMI IN 6/7

L-AUDIO-R

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, Blu-ray Disc Player, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN 7 (with HDMI-to-DVI cable and/or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO IN(L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 7. (DVI connector is for video signals only.)

HDMI-to-DVI cable

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Audio cableHDMI adapter

✍ Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo. ✍ Do not connect a PC to the TV’s HDMI input. Use the PC IN (RGB IN) input

instead when connecting a PC.

✍ HDMI connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p

formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines.

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Jack Description

2 CABLE Connects to your cable signal. This CABLE input jack, in conjunction with the VHF/UHF

input jack, lets you set up your TV to switch between scrambled channels (coming through a cable box) and unscrambled cable channels. For details, see page 14.

✍ VHF/UHF input receives over-the-air broadcast signal frequencies and CABLE

input receives CATV signal frequencies.

3 VHF/UHF Connects to your VHF/UHF antenna. 4 PC IN 8

(RGB/AUDIO)

Connect to a personal computer’s video output connector using HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB, not supplied). See “PC Input Signal Reference Chart” on page 60 for the signals that can be displayed.

✍ For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to use an adapter

(not supplied). If this is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable.

✍ If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust the Phase and Pitch of the PC

settings as described on page 50.

5 VIDEO IN 1/3

VIDEO/ L (MONO)AUDIO-R

6 VIDEO IN 1

S VIDEO

7 HD/DVD IN 4/5

(1080i/720p/ 480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R

8 AUDIO OUT

(VAR/FIX)

9 DIGITAL OUT

(OPTICAL)

Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your A/V equipment such as a VCR or other video equipment. A third composite video and audio jack (VIDEO 2) is located on the front panel of the TV.

Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the composite video (5).

Connect to your equipment’s component video (YP video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (6) or the composite video (5) connections.

BPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. Component

✍ Component video (YPBPR) connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p,

and 1080i formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines.

Connect to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment. You can use these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system.

Connects to the optical audio input of digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby* digital compatible. (DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) is only available for digital channels.)

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup

After you finish connecting the TV, you can run the Initial Setup to create a list of available analog and digital channels. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV for the first time after hooking it up.

1 Press to turn on the TV.

2 Press V/v to highlight the on-screen

3 Press V/v to highlight “Yes” then press .

Auto Program performed through Initial Setup will automatically create a list of receivable channels from both VHF/UHF antenna and cable TV channels if both sources are connected. If you choose to set up the channels at a later time, select the Auto Program option in the Channel settings to scan available channels (see page 41).

✍ If you select "No" during Initial Setup, the Initial Setup screen will

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The Initial Setup screen appears.

display language. Then press . The message “Start auto program now?” appears.

reappear each time you turn on the TV until you complete Auto Program.

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