Sony KP 43T90, WEGA KP 53V90, KP-48V90, KP-53S76, WEGA KP 61V90 User Manual

Projection TV

Operating Instructions

KP-43T90
KP-48V90
KP-53S76
KP-53V90
KP-61V90

4-082-881-13(1)

© 2001 Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the TV
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 ADRIR

NO ABRIR

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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.

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.

CAUTION

When using TV games, computers and similar products
with your projection TV, or viewing a TV station whose
logo always stays on the screen, keep the brightness
and contrast functions at low settings. If a fixed (non­moving) pattern such as a station logo is left on the
screen for long periods of time, especially at a high
brightness or contrast setting, the image can be
permanently imprinted onto the screen. These types of
imprints are not covered by your warranty.

Note on Caption Vision

This television receiver provides display of television
closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the
FCC rules.

Note on convergence adjustment

Before you use your projection TV, make sure to adjust
convergence. For details, see page 19.

Note to CATV system installer

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.

Use of this television receiver for other than private
viewing of programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or
transmitted by cable companies for the use of the
general public may require authorization from the
broadcaster/cable company and/or program owner.

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 with 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

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

You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your warranty and your
authority to operate this equipment.

This document is for the remote control RM-Y906
MODELS: KP-43T90, KP-48V90, KP-53S76, KP-53V90,

Please keep this notice with the instruction manual.

KP-61V90

As an ENERGY STAR Partner,
Sony Corporation has
determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR

ATTENTION

Pour prévenir les chocs électriques, ne pas utiliser cette
fiche polarisée avec un prolongateur, une prise de
courant ou une autre sortie de courant, sauf si les
lames peuvent être inserées à fond sans en laisser
aucune partie à decouvert.

Remote Control

In the instructions that follow, we will
refer to the buttons on your remote control.
Keep this flap unfolded and use this page
for reference.

VCR/DVD/MDP

operation buttons

SLEEP (page 22)

PICTURE MODE (pages 20, 26)

0 – 9 buttons

JUMP (page 21)

(pages 22, 27)/

(for SAT, page 49)

INDEX

(pages 23, 26, 27)

VOL +/– (page 20)

MUTING

(page 20)

SYSTEM OFF

(page 22)

(page 48)

CC (page 22)

(page 20)

RESET

CODE SET

(pages 47, 49)

DVD/

MUTING

VTR

SYSTEM

OFF

DVD/VTR SAT/CABLE

TV/VTR

FREEZE

m

POSITION ACTIVE

X

SLEEP

PICTURE

CC

MODE

1

4

7

JUMP

INDEX

RESET

VOL CH

CODE SET

FUNCTION

2

5

8

0

TV

SAT/

CABLE

SWAP PIP

N

AUDIO

xz

ANT

3

6

9

ENTER

POWER

TV

TV

M

TV/VIDEO

DISPLAYMTS/SAP

GUIDE

MENU

POWER

(pages 20, 48, 49)

FUNCTION

(pages 20, 48, 49)

PIP operation
buttons

(page 23)

TV/VIDEO

(pages 21, 23)

ANT (page 24)

DISPLAY

(page 21)

MTS/SAP

(pages 22, 27)

ENTER (page 20)

GUIDE (page 49)
V/v/B/b and

buttons

(page 25)

MENU (page 25)

CH +/– (page 20)

Getting to know the buttons on the
remote control

Names of the buttons on the remote control are
presented in different colors to represent the
available functions.

Button color

Transparent .... Press to select the component

Green ............... Buttons relevant to power

Label color

White ............... TV/VTR (VCR)/MDP/DVD

Yellow .............. PIP operation buttons

Blue .................. SAT operation buttons

Green ............... S-Link operation buttons

Pink .................. DVD Player operation buttons

For a detailed explanation of most buttons, see
“Watching the TV” on page 20.

you want to control; e.g. VTR
(VCR)/MDP/DVD Player,
SAT (satellite receiver)/
CABLE, or projection TV.

operations, like turning the
projection TV, SAT/CABLE, or
VTR (VCR)/MDP/DVD Player
on or off

Player/SAT (satellite
receiver

)/CABLE operation

buttons

Table of Contents

Welcome! ........................................ 1

Using This Manual .......................... 1

Precautions...................................... 2

Important Safeguards .................... 3

For Safety ...................................................... 6

Installing and Connecting the

Projection TV....................... 7

Carrying Your Projection TV ...................... 7

Installing the Projection TV ........................ 7

Connector Types .......................................... 8

Making Connections ................................... 8

Connecting directly to a cable or an

antenna ............................................... 8

Cable or antenna .................................... 9

Cable and antenna ................................. 9

Connecting a cable box .........................9

Cable box and cable .............................. 9

Connecting a cable TV system/

antenna to a VCR ............................ 10

Connecting a VCR and projection TV

to a cable box ................................... 10

Connecting a satellite receiver (SAT) 12

Connecting a satellite receiver (SAT)

and a VCR ........................................ 13

Connecting a DTV (digital television)

receiver ............................................. 14

Connecting a camcorder ..................... 14

Connecting a DVD Player .................. 15

Connecting a DVD Player with

component video output

connectors ........................................ 15

Connecting an audio system ............. 16

Connecting a Sony SAVA series

speaker system ................................ 17

Basic Set Up................................... 18

Using the Remote Control ........................18

Setting Up the Projection TV

Automatically ................................... 18

Adjusting the Convergence Automatically

(FLASH FOCUS) .............................. 19

Using Your New Projection TV .... 20

Watching the TV ........................................ 20

Watching Two Programs at One Time

— PIP ................................................. 23

Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) ... 25

Learning Menu Selection ..........................25

Using the Video Menu......................... 26

Using the Audio Menu ........................27

Using the Timer Menu........................ 29

ch

Using the Channel Set Up Menu ...... 30

Setting and Selecting Favorite Channel .. 32

Using the Set Up Menu ......................34

Using the Parental Control Feature......... 36

Activating the Parental Control

Feature .............................................. 36

Selecting a Custom Rating

in U.S.A............................................. 38

Selecting a Custom Rating

in Canada ......................................... 41

Changing the Password ..................... 42

What the Ratings Mean ............................ 43

Ratings in U.S.A. .................................. 43

Ratings in Canada ............................... 45

Open Here For Table of Contents and Remote Control Graphics

Welcome!

Using This Manual

Operating Video Equipment ........... 47

Setting the Manufacturer's Code ................ 47

Operating a Cable Box or Satellite

Receiver (SAT) ...................... 49

Setting the Manufacturer's Code ................ 49

Troubleshooting .............................. 50

Specifications ................................... 52

Index .............................................. 53

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of
the projection TV, below the Sony logo, on the sticker,
and also on the TV box (white label). Record these
numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.

Model No.
Serial No.

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Color
Rear Video Projection TV.

This manual is for models KP-43T90, KP­48V90, KP-53S76, KP-53V90, KP-61V90.

Model KP-53V90 is used for illustration
purposes.

The features you will enjoy include:

• FLASH FOCUS, allowing you to adjust
convergence automatically.

• Parental Control, enabling you to block
programs that you feel are unsuitable for
your children.

• Picture-in-Picture (PIP), allowing you to
view another TV channel, video or cable
image as a window picture.

• Favorite Channel, allowing you to
view and choose from eight of your
favorite channels

• Y/P

B/PR inputs for DVD Player and DTV

receiver connections.

• Three AUDIO/VIDEO/S VIDEO inputs.

We recommend that you carefully review
the contents of the following four sections in
the order provided to ensure that you fully
understand the operation of your new
projection TV.

1 Installing and Connecting the Projection

TV

This section guides you through your
initial set up. It shows you how to install
your projection TV, to connect your new
components and to connect to the
antenna and cable.

2 Basic Set Up

This section teaches you the basic skills
needed to operate your new projection
TV, including Auto Set Up. It shows you
how to operate the remote control’s
special functions.

3 Using Your New Projection TV

This section shows you how to begin
using your new projection TV. It shows
you how to use your remote control’s
features.

4 Adjusting Your Set Up (menus)

This section teaches you how to access
on-screen menus and adjust your
projection TV’s settings.

Instructions in this manual are written for the remote
control. Similar controls may be found on the projection
TV console.

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Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued)

Precautions

Safety

• Operate the projection TV only on 120 V
AC.

• The plug is designed, for safety purposes,
to fit into the wall outlet only one way. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, contact your dealer.

• If any liquid or solid object should fall
inside the cabinet, unplug the projection
TV immediately and have it checked by
qualified service personnel before
operating it further.

• If you will not be using the projection TV
for several days, disconnect the power by
pulling the plug itself. Never pull on the
cord.

Note on cleaning

Clean the cabinet of the projection 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
projection TV for a long period of time, it
may be necessary to clean the inside of the
projection TV. Consult qualified service
personnel.

Installing

• To prevent internal heat buildup, do not
block the ventilation openings.

• Do not install the projection TV in a hot
or humid place, or in a place subject to
excessive dust or mechanical vibration.

• Avoid operating the projection TV at
temperatures below 5° C (41° F).

• If the projection 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. In this case, please wait
a few hours to let the moisture evaporate
before turning on the projection TV.

• 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 projection TV in a
room where the floor and walls are not of
a reflective material.

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Important Safeguards

For your protection, please read these
instructions completely, and keep this
manual for future reference.

Carefully observe and comply with all
warnings, cautions and instructions placed
on the set, or described in the operating
instructions or service manual.

WARNING

To guard against injury, the following basic
safety precautions should be observed in the
installation, use, and servicing of the set.

Use

Power Sources

This set should be
operated only from the
type of power source
indicated on the serial/

model plate.
If you are not sure of the type of electrical
power supplied to your home, consult your
dealer or local power company. For those
sets designed to operate from battery power,
refer to the operating instructions.

Grounding or Polarization

This set is equipped with a polarized AC
power cord plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other), or with a three-wire
grounding type plug (a plug having a third

pin for grounding).
Follow the instructions below:

For the set with a
polarized AC power
cord plug

This plug will fit into the power outlet only
one way. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,
try reversing the plug. If the plug should still
fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a
suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug by
forcing it in.

Alternate Warning
For the set with a

three-wire grounding
type AC plug

This plug will only fit into a grounding-type
power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to have a suitable
outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the grounding plug.

Overloading

Do not overload wall
outlets, extension cords or
convenience receptacles
beyond their capacity,
since this can result in fire
or electric shock.

Always turn the set off
when it is not to be used.
When the set is left
unattended and unused
for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall
outlet as a precaution
against the possibility of
an internal malfunction
that could create a fire
hazard.

Object and Liquid
Entry

Never push objects of any
kind into the set 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 set.

Attachments

Do not use attachments
not recommended by the
manufacturer, as they may
cause hazards.

(continued)

3

Important Safeguards (continued)

Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued)

Cleaning

Unplug the set from the
wall outlet before
cleaning or polishing it.
Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a
cloth lightly dampened
with water for cleaning
the exterior of the set.

If a snapping or popping
sound from a projection
TV set is continuous or
frequent while the
projection TV is
operating, unplug the
projection TV and consult
your dealer or service

It is normal for some projection TV sets to
make occasional snapping or popping
sounds, particularly when being turned on or
off.

technician.

Installation

Water and Moisture

Do not use power-line
operated sets near
water— for example, near
a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry
tub, in a wet basement or
near a swimming pool,

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etc.

Accessories

Do not place the set on an
unstable cart, stand, table
or shelf. The set may fall,
causing serious injury to a
child or an adult, and

serious damage to the set.
Use only a cart or stand recommended by the
manufacturer for the specific model of
projection TV.

An appliance and cart

combination should be

moved with care. Quick

stops, excessive force, and

uneven surfaces may

cause the appliance and

cart combination to

overturn.

Ventilation

The slots and openings in the cabinet and in
the back or bottom are provided for
necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable
operation of the set, and to protect it from
overheating, these slots and openings must
never be blocked or covered.

- Never cover the slots
and openings with a
cloth or other materials.

- Never block the slots and
openings by placing the set
on a bed, sofa, rug or other
similar surface.

- Never place the set in a
confined space, such as a
bookcase, or built-in
cabinet unless proper
ventilation is provided.

- Do not place the set near
or over a radiator or heat
register, or where it is
exposed to direct sunlight.

Power-Cord Protection

Do not allow anything to
rest on or roll over the
power cord, and do not
place the set where the
power cord is subject to
wear or abuse.

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.

Antenna Grounding According to the
NEC — Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian

Electrical Code for Antenna Grounding.

Antenna lead-in

Ground damps

Electric service
equipment

NEC: National
Electrical Code

wire
Antenna discharge

unit (NEC Section
810-20)

Grounding
conductors (NEC
Section 810-20)

Ground damps

Power service grounding
electrode system (NEC
Art 250 Part H)

Lightning

For added protection for this television
receiver during a lightning storm, or when it
is left unattended and unused for long periods
of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna. This will prevent
damage to the receiver due to lightning and
power-line surges.

Service

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:

- When the power cord or
plug is damaged or
frayed.

- If liquid has been spilled
into the set.

- If the set has been
exposed to rain or water.

- If the set has been
subject to excessive shock
by being dropped, or the
cabinet has been
damaged.

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Important Safeguards (continued)

Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued)

- If the set does not
operate normally when
following the operating
instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are
specified in the operating
instructions.
Improper adjustment of
other controls may result
in damage and will often
require extensive work by
a qualified technician to
restore the set to normal
operation.

- When the set exhibits a distinct change in
performance—this indicates a need for
service.

Servicing

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

Safety Check

Upon completion of any
service or repairs to the
set, ask the service
technician to perform
routine safety checks (as
specified by the
manufacturer) to
determine that the set is
in safe operating
condition, and to so
certify.

When the set reaches the
end of its useful life,
improper disposal could
result in a picture tube
implosion. Ask a
qualified service
technician to dispose of
the set.

For Safety

Be careful when
moving the
projection TV

When you place the
projection TV in

position, be careful not
to drop it on your foot or fingers.
Watch your footing while installing the
projection TV.

Carry the projection

TV in the specified

manner

If you carry the

projection 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.

- Carry the projection TV with the specified
number of persons.

- Do not carry the projection TV holding the
speaker grill.

- Hold the projection TV tightly when
carrying it.

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Installing and Connecting the Projection TV

60°

Carrying Your Projection TV

Carrying the projection TV requires three or
more people.

For KP-48V90/53S76/53V90/61V90

The projection TV has been equipped with
casters for easy movement on a hard surface.
Please move your projection TV using the
casters.

Installing the Projection TV

Recommended viewing area
(Horizontal)

min. 2.4m (approx. 8 ft.)

min. 2.1m (approx. 7 ft.)

min. 1.8m (approx. 6 ft.)

min. 1.5m (approx. 5 ft.)

43"

60°

60°

53"

48"

Recommended viewing area
(Vertical)

min. 2.4m (approx. 8ft.)

61"

min. 2.1m (approx. 7ft.)

53"

min. 1.8m (approx. 6ft.)

61"

48"

min. 1.5m (approx. 5ft.)

43"

20°

20°

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Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued)

Connector Types

You may find it necessary to use some of the
following connector types during set up.

Coaxial cable

Standard TV cable and antenna cable

Plug Type

Push into connection.

Screw-on Type

Screw into connection.

S Video cable

High quality video cable for enhanced
picture quality

Audio/Video cable

Video - Yellow
Audio (Left) - White
Audio (Right) - Red

Some DVD Players and DTV Receivers are
equipped with the following three video
connectors.

Y - Green
P

B (CB, Cb or B–Y) - Blue

P

R (CR, Cr or R–Y) - Red

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Align guides and
push into connection.

Push into connection.

CONTROL S cable

Sony cable for CONTROL S connection. This
feature is exclusive to Sony products and
allow greater control of all Sony equipment.

Push into connection.

About the CONTROL S OUT jack

To control other Sony equipment with the
projection TV’s remote control, connect the
CONTROL S IN jack of the equipment to the
CONTROL S OUT jack on the projection TV
with the CONTROL S cable.

(Rear of projection TV)

AUX

TO

CONVERTER

IN

VIDEO 1

CONTROL S

OUT

CONTROL S

VIDEO 4VIDEO 3

COMPONENT

OUT

AUDIO

(VAR/FIX)

Y

P

B

P

R

S VIDEO

VIDEO

L

(MONO)

AUDIO

R

OUT

VHF/UHF

L

(MONO)

AUDIO

R

Making Connections

Connecting directly to a cable or
an antenna

The connection you choose will depend on
the cable found in your home. Newer homes
will be equipped with standard coaxial cable
(see

A); older homes will probably have 300 -

ohm twin lead cable (see B); still other
homes may contain both (see
Use 75-ohm coaxial cable for improved
picture quality (see

A

• VHF only
or

• VHF/UHF
or

• Cable

A).

75-ohm
coaxial cable

B

• VHF only
or

• UHF only
or

• VHF/UHF

300-ohm twin
lead cable

Antenna connector

C ).

(Rear of

projection TV)

VHF/UHF

(Rear of

projection TV)

VHF/UHF

C

75-ohm coaxial cable

• VHF

and

• UHF

300-ohm twin lead cable

(Rear of

projection TV)

VHF/UHF

EAC-66 U/V mixer
(not supplied)

Cable or antenna

This is the simplest connection. Connection is
made directly from the cable or antenna to
the projection TV.

(Rear of projection TV)

Coaxial cable

VHF/UHF

Cable and antenna

You may find it convenient to use the
following set up if your cable provider does
not feature local channels that you are able to
receive using an antenna.

(Rear of projection TV)

Coaxial cable

(No connection “TO
CONVERTER” in this case)

Antenna cable

AUX

TO CONVERTER

VHF/UHF

Select Cable or ANT mode by pressing ANT
on the remote control.

Connecting a cable box

Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or
encoded signals that require a cable box* to
view all channels.

Also, set “Cable” to “On” in the Channel Set
Up menu (page 31).

(Rear of projection TV)

Coaxial cable

OUTIN

*Cable box

VHF/UHF

Cable box and cable

Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or
encoded signals requiring a cable box* only for
certain channels (e.g. HBO, SHOWTIME, etc.)

*Cable box

Scrambled
channels

75-ohm coaxial cable
(not supplied)

CATV cable

(unscrambled channels)

For this set up, you can switch between
scrambled channels (through your cable
box), and normal (CATV) channels by
pressing ANT on your remote control.

Notes:

• You may be able to program your Sony
remote control to operate your cable box.
(see “Operating a Cable Box or Satellite
Receiver (SAT)” on page 49)

• During PIP or Favorite Channel viewing,
the AUX input can only be viewed in the
main picture.

• AUX input cannot be viewed in the PIP
window.

(Rear of projection TV)

AUX

TO CONVERTER

(Signal)

VHF/UHF

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Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued)

Connecting a cable TV system/
antenna to a VCR

1 Attach the coaxial cable from the

incoming cable connection or antenna to
VHF/UHF IN on the VCR.

2 Using a coaxial cable, connect VHF/UHF

OUT on the VCR to VHF/UHF on the
projection TV.

3 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO* cables,

connect AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT on the
VCR to AUDIO and S VIDEO IN on the
projection TV (White-AUDIO Left, Red­AUDIO Right**).

Connecting a VCR and projection
TV to a cable box

1 Connect the single (input) jack of the

splitter to the incoming cable connection,
and connect the other two (output) jacks
(using the coaxial cable) to IN on the cable
box and VHF/UHF on the projection TV.

2 Using a coaxial cable, connect OUT on the

cable box to VHF/UHF IN on the VCR.

3 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO* cables,

connect AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT on the
VCR to AUDIO and S VIDEO IN on the

projection TV (White-AUDIO Left, Red­AUDIO Right**).

10

S VIDEO

S VIDEO

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

(Rear of projection TV)

AUX

TO

IN

VIDEO 1

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

L

(MONO)

R

VIDEO 4VIDEO 3

Y

P

P

COMPONENT

VIDEO

AUDIO-L

AUDIO-R

B

R

(Rear of projection TV)

IN

VIDEO 1

COMPONENT

VIDEO

AUDIO-L

AUDIO-R

VIDEO 4VIDEO 3

Y

B

P

P

R

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

L

(MONO)

R

OUT

AUDIO

(VAR/FIX)

L

(MONO)

AUDIO

R

VMC-810S/820S
(not supplied)

OUT

AUDIO

(VAR/FIX)

L

(MONO)

AUDIO

R

VMC-810S/820S
(not supplied)

CONVERTER

VHF/UHF

YC-15V/30V

(not supplied)

AUX

TO

CONVERTER

VHF/UHF

YC-15V/30V

(not supplied)

Coaxial cable

2

AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO

LINE

IN

LINE
OUT

Coaxial cable

AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO

LINE

IN

LINE
OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

VHF/UHF

IN

VCR

3

1

Splitter (not supplied)

S VIDEO

OUT

VHF/UHF

IN

OUT

IN

VCR

Cable box

3

2

1

Cable/
Antenna

Cable/
Antenna

Note:

• To view scrambled channels through the
cable box, select the video input which the
cable box is connected to by pressing TV/
VIDEO.

* 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 monaural VCR, connect

only the single audio output to the left (MONO)
input on the projection TV.

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Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued)

Connecting a satellite receiver
(SAT)

1 Connect the cable from the satellite

antenna to the satellite receiver.

2 Attach the coaxial cable from the incoming

cable connection or antenna to VHF/UHF
on the projection TV.

3 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables,

connect AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT on the
satellite receiver to AUDIO and S VIDEO
IN on the projection TV (White-AUDIO
Left, Red-AUDIO Right).

Note:

• To view input from the satellite receiver,
select the video input which the satellite
receiver is connected to by pressing TV/
VIDEO on the remote control.

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

(Rear of projection TV)

IN

VIDEO 1

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

L

(MONO)

R

VIDEO 4VIDEO 3

Y

P

B

P

R

COMPONENT

S VIDEO
AUDIO-L
AUDIO-R

CONVERTER

OUT

AUDIO

(VAR/FIX)

L

(MONO)

AUDIO

R

RK-74A (not supplied)

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

AUX

VHF/UHF

Cable/
Antenna

TO

Satellite antenna
cable

12

SAT

SATELLITE IN

LINE OUT

AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO

S VIDEO

VHF/UHF

IN

OUT

3

12

Connecting a satellite receiver
(SAT) and a VCR

1 Connect the cable from the satellite

antenna to the satellite receiver.

2 Attach the coaxial cable from the

incoming cable connection or antenna to
VHF/UHF IN on the VCR.

3 Using a coaxial cable, connect VHF/UHF

OUT on the VCR to VHF/UHF on the
projection TV.

4 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO* cables,

connect AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT on the
satellite receiver to AUDIO and S VIDEO
IN on the VCR.

5 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO* cables,

connect AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT on the
VCR to AUDIO and S VIDEO IN on the
projection TV (White-AUDIO Left, Red­AUDIO Right).

*

If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a
VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO
cable.

Note:

• To view input from the satellite receiver or
VCR, select the video input which your
satellite receiver or VCR is connected to
by pressing TV/VIDEO on the remote
control.

S VIDEO

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

(Rear of projection TV)

AUX

TO

CONVERTER

IN

VIDEO 1

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO 4VIDEO 3

OUT

AUDIO

(VAR/FIX)

L

(MONO)

R

P

P

COMPONENT

VIDEO

AUDIO-L

AUDIO-R

Y

B

R

AUDIO

(MONO)

VHF/UHF

L

R

5

3

1

Satellite
antenna
cable

VMC-810S/
820S (not
supplied)

VCR

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

SATELLITE IN

AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO

LINE
OUT

AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO

LINE

IN

LINE
OUT

Coaxial cable

SAT

VHF/UHF

S VIDEO

OUT

IN

YC-15V/

4

30V (not
supplied)

S VIDEO

VHF/UHF

OUT

IN

2

Cable/
Antenna

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Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued)

Connecting a DTV (digital television) receiver

Before connecting, be sure to read the Operating
Instructions of the DTV receiver.

1 Attach the coaxial cable from the roof

antenna to VHF/UHF IN (DTV) on the DTV
receiver.

2 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect

AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT on the DTV
receiver to AUDIO and S VIDEO IN on the
projection TV (White-AUDIO Left, Red­AUDIO Right).

Notes:

• Your DTV receiver must be able to support
480i video format output.

• If your DTV receiver supports 480i signal
from YP

BPR, you can connect Y, PB and PR of

VIDEO OUT on the DTV receiver to Y, P
and PR of VIDEO 4 IN on the projection TV
using VIDEO cables.

Connecting a camcorder

Use this connection to view a picture directly
from your camcorder.

1 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO* cables, connect

AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT on the camcorder
to AUDIO and S VIDEO IN inside the drop­down panel on the front of the projection TV
(White-AUDIO Left, Red-AUDIO Right**).

2 Press VIDEO 2 to select the video inputs

from a camcorder.

* If your camcorder is not equipped with S VIDEO,

use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO
cable.

** If you are connecting a monaural camcorder,

connect only the single audio output to the left
(MONO) input on the projection TV.

14

S VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

B

L

(MONO)

R

VIDEO 1

AUDIO-R

AUDIO-L

(Rear of projection TV)

IN

VIDEO 4VIDEO 3

OUT

AUDIO

(VAR/FIX)

COMPONENT

Y

B

P

P

R

(MONO)

AUDIO

L

R

RK-74A (not supplied)

S VIDEO

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

ACCESS CARD

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

(OPTICAL)

2

123

S VIDEO

L

R

AUDIO

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

Y

B

P

MONO

P

R

TEL LINE

AUX

TO

CONVERTER

VHF/UHF

DTV receiver

VHF/UHF IN

VHF/UHF IN (DTV)

SATELLITE IN

VHF/SATELLITE

OUT

LOW SPEED DATA

VCR

CONTROL

VGA OUT

1

Roof antenna

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

VIDEO
AUDIO-L
AUDIO-R

AUDIO

R

L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO 2 INPUT

(MONO)

(Front of projection TV)

VMC-810S/820S
(not supplied)

Camcorder

Audio/
video
outputs

2

S VIDEO
OUT

Connecting a DVD Player (Upper
illustration)

Using an AUDIO and S VIDEO cables,
connect AUDIO and S VIDEO IN on the
projection TV to AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT
on the DVD Player (White-AUDIO Left, Red­AUDIO Right).

Connecting a DVD Player with
component video output
connectors (Lower illustration)

1 Using an AUDIO cable, connect AUDIO of

LINE OUT on the DVD Player to AUDIO of
VIDEO 4 IN on the projection TV (White­AUDIO Left, Red-AUDIO Right).

2 Using three yellow VIDEO cables, connect

Y, P

B, and PR of COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT on the DVD Player to Y, P
VIDEO 4 IN on the projection TV.

Notes:

• Since the high quality pictures on a DVD
disc contain a lot of information, picture
noise may appear. In this case, adjust “Noise
Reduction” in the Video menu. (see “Noise
Reduction” on page 26)

• Some DVD Player terminals may be labeled
differently. If so, connect as follows:
Connect Y (green) to Y.
Connect P
Connect P

B (blue) to CB, Cb or B-Y.
R (red) to CR, Cr or R-Y.

• This projection TV does not support
progressive scan DVD players output. Please
use the interlaced output.

B, and PR of

S VIDEO

AUDIO-R

AUDIO-L

(Rear of
projection
TV)

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

(Rear of projection TV)

IN

VIDEO 1

S VIDEO

VIDEO

L

(MONO)

AUDIO

R

AUDIO-L

AUDIO-R

S VIDEO

VIDEO

L

(MONO)

AUDIO

R

VIDEO 4VIDEO 3

Y

B

P

P

R

COMPONENT

RK-74A (not supplied)

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

IN

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 4VIDEO 3

Y

B

P

PR

COMPONENT

OUT

AUDIO

(VAR/FIX)

RK-74A
(not
supplied)

OUT

AUDIO

(VAR/FIX)

Y
PB
PR

AUDIO

AUDIO

L

(MONO)

R

L

(MONO)

R

AUX

TO

CONVERTER

VHF/UHF

AUX

TO

CONVERTER

VHF/UHF

VMC-10HG
(not supplied)

R–AUDIO 1–L

LINE OUT

R–AUDIO 1–L

VIDEO

LINE OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

DVD

S VIDEO OUT

S-LINK

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

Audio/S video
outputs

Connect the DVD Player
directly to the projection TV.
Connecting the DVD Player
through other video
equipment will cause
unwanted picture noise.

DVD

S-LINK

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

YB-Y

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

R-Y

COAXIAL

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Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued)

Connecting an audio system

For more dynamic sound, connect an audio
system to the projection TV.

1 Using an AUDIO cable, connect AUDIO

(VAR/FIX) OUT on the projection TV to
one of the unused Line inputs (e.g. Tape­2, AUX1, etc.) on the stereo.

2 Set the stereo to the chosen Line input

and use the Audio menu to set the audio
output and switch the TV’s speakers off.
(see “Audio Out” and “Speaker” on page

28)

Note:

• You can adjust VOLUME, “Bass,”
“Treble,” “Balance,” “MTS/SAP” and
“Effect” with the supplied remote control.
The control items except VOLUME can be
adjusted only when “Audio Out” is set to
“Variable” in the Audio menu. (see
“Audio Out” on page 28)

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

(Rear of projection TV)

IN

VIDEO 1

CONTROL S

S VIDEO

VIDEO

L

(MONO)

AUDIO

R

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO 4VIDEO 3

Y

B

P

PR

OUT

AUDIO

(VAR/FIX)

AUDIO

L

(MONO)

R

AUDIO-L
(white)

AUDIO-R
(red)

Stereo amplifier

HRD

Line inputs

RK-74A
(not supplied)

16

Connecting a Sony SAVA series
speaker system

Use this connection to control the speaker’s
Dolby* Pro Logic surround system and
super woofer mode with the remote control.
(see “SAVA SP Control” on page 28)

1 Using the AUDIO cable supplied with the

speaker to AUDIO (VAR/FIX) OUT on
the projection TV.

2 Using the CONTROL S cable, connect

CONTROL S IN on the speaker to
CONTROL S OUT on the projection TV.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished works. ©1992-1997
Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

(Rear of projection TV)

CONTROL S

OUT

CONTROL S
OUT

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

SAVA series

speaker system

IN

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 4VIDEO 3

OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

L

(MONO)

R

COMPONENT

Y

P

B

P

R

AUDIO-R (red)

RK-G34, etc. (not supplied)

AUDIO

(VAR/FIX)

AUDIO

L

(MONO)

R

AUDIO-L
(white)

Audio cord supplied
with the speakers

1 IN L

1

1 IN R

2

CONTROL S IN

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Basic Set Up

Using the Remote Control

Inserting the batteries

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied)
by matching the + and – on the batteries to
the diagram inside the remote control’s
battery compartment.

Notes:

• Remove the batteries to avoid damage
from possible battery leakage whenever
you anticipate that the remote control
will not be used for an extended period.

• Handle the remote control with care.
Avoid dropping it, getting it wet, or
placing it in direct sunlight, near a heater
or where the humidity is high.

• Your remote control can be programmed to
operate most video equipment.
(see “Operating Video Equipment” on
page 47)

Setting Up the Projection TV
Automatically

The AUTO SET UP feature will allow you to
set the on-screen language and set all
receivable channels.

The AUTO SET UP feature does not apply for
installations that use a cable box for all channel
selection.

You can also set up the projection TV manually.
(see “Using the Channel Set Up menu” on pages
30 and 31)

Notes:

• Before you perform AUTO SET UP again,
make sure that the input from ANT (not
AUX) is selected by pressing ANT until
“AUX” does not appear next to the
channel number.

• Perform this function during the day, with
the antenna and/or cable properly
connected, to ensure that all available
channels will be broadcasting and
receivable.

• When you perform AUTO SET UP, all the
settings in the Video, and Audio menus
are reset to the factory settings.

Using the buttons on the front panel of the
projection TV:

FLASH FOCUS

TV/VIDEO

– +

CHANNEL

– +

POWER

TIMER/STAND BY

VOLUME

1 Press POWER to turn on the projection

TV.
Press SET UP inside the drop-down panel
on the projection TV and the AUTO SET
UP screen appears.

POWER

English :
Español :
Français :
Auto Set Up :

First please connect
the antenna.

Press [ SET UP ] to exit.

[CH+]

[CH–]
[VOL+]
[VOL–]

2 Press CHANNEL + to select English,

CHANNEL – to select Español or
VOLUME + to select Français.
The screen will change to reflect your
choice.

VOLUME

–+

–+

CHANNEL

English :
Españ ol :
Franç ais :
Auto Set Up :

Primero conecte la
antena.

Oprima [ SET UP ] para
salir.

[CH+]

[CH– ]
[VOL+]
[VOL– ]

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3 Press VOLUME – to continue.

VOLUME

– +

Continue to

Auto Program ?

[CH+]

Yes :

[CH– ]

No :

4 Press CHANNEL + to preset channels

automatically.

CHANNEL

– +

Auto Program

To perform AUTO SET UP again

FLASH FOCUS

TV/VIDEO

MENUSET UP

Press SET UP inside the drop-down panel on
the projection TV and perform steps 2-4
above.

Press SET UP again to exit.

FLASH FOCUS

Press FLASH FOCUS.

“Auto Program” appears and the
projection TV starts scanning and
presetting channels automatically. While
scanning, the received channel will be
displayed on the sub screen. When all the
receivable channels are stored, the lowest
numbered channel is displayed.

Adjusting the Convergence
Automatically (FLASH FOCUS)

The projection tube image appears on the
screen in three layers (red, green and blue). If
they do not converge, the color is poor and
the picture blurs.

Before you use your projection TV, be sure to
adjust the convergence.

The FLASH FOCUS feature allows you to
adjust the convergence automatically.

Tips

z

• It is recommended to perform FLASH FOCUS about
30 minutes after the projection TV is first turned on.

• You can also perform FLASH FOCUS using the Set
Up menu on page 35.

The cross pattern appears and FLASH
FOCUS begins to work. The adjustment is
completed when the cross pattern becomes
white.

Note:

• FLASH FOCUS is canceled if you
perform any other function while FLASH
FOCUS is working.

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Using Your New Projection TV

Using Your New Projection TV (continued)

Watching the TV

Many TV features can be accessed directly
through the remote control. The following
chart will explain the function of some
buttons found on your remote control.

Using the White Labeled Buttons for Projection TV Operations

TV (FUNCTION)

TV POWER

-

0

9

and ENTER

CH +/–

VOL +/–

MUTING

20

Activates the remote control for use with the projection TV.

Turns the projection TV on and off. If a video input indication (e.g., VIDEO 1,
VIDEO 2) appears on the screen, press TV/VIDEO until a channel number
appears.

Use for direct channel selection. Press 0-9 to select a channel (for example,
to select channel 10, press 1 and 0). The channel will change after
seconds, or you can press ENTER for immediate selection.

Press to scan through the channels (+ up or – down).

Speed Surf
1 Press and hold CH + or – to change the channel number rapidly.
2 Release to display the desired channel.

Press to adjust the volume (+ up or – down).

Press to mute the sound. “Muting” will appear on the screen and will dim
three seconds later. To restore sound, press again or press VOL +.

2

PICTURE MODE

Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly to directly
choose one of five different video modes that
best suits the program you are watching.
Vivid: Select for enhanced picture contrast and

sharpness.

Standard: Select to display a standard

picture for normal viewing environments.

Movie: Select to display a finely detailed

picture for low light environments.

Personal 1, Personal 2: Select to customize

the “Picture Adjustment” of the Video menu
according to your personal preference.

When you select “Vivid” and “Standard,” all
video control settings are fixed.
When you select “Movie,” “Personal 1” and
“Personal 2,” you can also perform the “Picture
Adjustment” (such as “Brightness,” “Color,” etc.)
to suit your taste. For details, see “Mode” on
page 26.

Using the White Labeled Buttons for Projection TV Operations

TV/VIDEO

Press repeatedly to scroll through available video inputs:
TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 and VIDEO 4.
If you select “Skip” as a “Video Label” in the Set Up menu, your projection
TV will skip the video input you selected. (see “Video Label” on page 35)

REFER TO THE

ILLUSTRATION OF THE

REMOTE CONTROL ON THE

INSIDE FRONT COVER OF

THIS MANUAL AS YOU

REVIEW THIS CHART

JUMP

FREEZE

(yellow labeled
button)

DISPLAY

Press to alternate or

jump

back and forth between two channels. The
projection TV will jump between the current channel and the last channel
selected using the 0-9 buttons.

This is useful when you need to copy down information that appears on the
TV’s screen.
Press to

freeze

the desired picture. The frozen picture is displayed in the
window picture while viewing the normal picture of the current channel in the
main picture.

Normal motion

6

picture

Reciipe
flour - - - - 2
sugar - - - 1/2
sal t - - - - - 1/2
butter - - - 1

Frozen picture

To change the location of the window picture, press V, v, B or b.
Press FREEZE again to display the normal picture.

Press to display the channel number, current time, channel caption (if set),
and MTS/SAP mode (if SAP is selected). The SAP indication disappears and
the other indications dim three seconds later.
To turn the display off, press DISPLAY again.

(continued)

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Using Your New Projection TV (continued)

Using the White Labeled Buttons for Projection TV Operations

CC

SLEEP

ANT

(AUX input)

MTS/SAP

TV/VTR

Press repeatedly to scroll through available displays:

XDS (Extended Data Service)

Displays a network name, program name, program type, program length,
program description, call letters and time of the show if the broadcaster
offers this service.

Caption Vision

Displayed on the screen if the broadcaster offers this service. (see
“Caption Vision” on page 34)

No display

“Off” appears and the display is canceled.

Press repeatedly until the projection TV displays the approximate time in
minutes (30, 60, or 90) that you want the projection TV to remain on before
shutting off automatically.
Cancel by pressing until “Sleep Off” appears.

Press to change between the VHF/UHF input and the AUX input. (for
detailed connection information, see “Cable and antenna” or “Cable box and
cable” on page 9)
Note: You cannot view this input in PIP mode.

Press to scroll through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options:
Stereo, SAP, Mono and Auto SAP. (see “MTS/SAP” on page 27)

Press to select an audio option:
BBE, Surround, Simulated and Effect Off. (see “Effect” on page 27)

Press when you are finished using a VCR and you want to switch to the TV
input. The VCR power will remain on.

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ILLUSTRATION OF THE

REMOTE CONTROL ON THE

INSIDE FRONT COVER OF

THIS MANUAL AS YOU

REVIEW THIS CHART

SYSTEM OFF

22

Press to turn off the projection TV and all other Sony equipment.

Watching Two Programs at One Time — PIP

The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature allows
you to view two channels simultaneously,
one in the full size “main” picture and one in
a smaller “window” picture.

You can move the window picture to any
location on the screen. (Free Layout Picture­in Picture)

The symbol “b” or “B”
indicates which picture's
TV channel or input
source can be changed.

Main
picture

* It will dim in about 3 seconds:

The symbol “9”
indicates which
picture's sound is being
received.

TV channel or input­source mode for the

6

main picture* (yellow­green-colored)

10

TV channel or input­source mode for the
window picture*

Window
picture

(white-colored)

Notes:

• The aux antenna input on the rear panel
will not be able to be selected in the PIP
window.

• If you use a cable box connection, you
will not be able to watch two different
programs at the same time.

Using the Yellow Labeled Buttons for PIP Operations

PIP

POSITION

or

ACTIVE

TV/VIDEO

(white labeled
button)

Tip

z

If you press RESET in PIP mode, the window picture will move to the bottom right (factory-preset
location).

Press to display a window picture.
Each time you press this button, the picture size will change
(1/9 t1/16 tno display).

To close the window picture, press PIP repeatedly until it disappears.

Press POSITION repeatedly to change the location of the window picture
(counterclockwise) around the main picture.
You can also change the location by pressing the V, v, B or b button.
The window picture moves in the direction of the arrow indicated on the
pressed button.

Press to select either the main or window picture in order to change the
TV channel or video source using the white labeled buttons below. The
symbol “b” (or “B”) will appear to indicate which picture’s channel or input
mode can be changed.

Press repeatedly to scroll through the available video inputs for the
picture on which the symbol “b” (or “B”) is displayed. (see “TV/VIDEO” on
page 21)

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Using Your New Projection TV (continued)

Using the Yellow Labeled Buttons for PIP Operations

CH

-

0

or or

(white labeled button)

ANT

(white labeled
button)

AUDIO

FREEZE

SWAP

9

and ENTER

Press to select the TV channel on which the symbol “b” is

JUMP

Press to change between the VHF/UHF input and the AUX input for the picture on
which the symbol “b” (or “B”) is displayed.

Press to alternate sound between the main picture and the window picture. The
symbol “ ” will appear for a few seconds to indicate which picture’s sound is being
received.

This is useful when you need to copy down information of the main picture.
Press to freeze the desired scene in the main picture. The frozen picture is displayed
in the window picture while viewing the normal picture in the main picture. The
window picture size is automatically changed to 1/9 if it was 1/16.
Press again to resume normal PIP viewing.

Press to switch the audio and video of the main picture and the window picture.
Each time you press SWAP, the picture and sound of the two will be exchanged.

displayed. (for details, see “Watching the TV” on page 20)

Speed Surf
1 Press and hold CH + or – to change the channel number rapidly.
2 Release to display the desired channel.

REFER TO THE

ILLUSTRATION OF THE

REMOTE CONTROL ON THE

INSIDE FRONT COVER OF

THIS MANUAL AS YOU

REVIEW THIS CHART

Note:

• If one of the pictures received through
PIP is snowy, the entire screen may
become unstable. In this case, erase the
snowy channel. (see “Channel Skip/
Add” on page 31)

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Adjusting Your SET UP (menus)

Learning Menu Selection

Use the MENU button to access a menu and
use the V, v, B, b and

settings. Use the following example to learn
how to modify settings.

1 Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears.

MENU

ch

2 Press V or v to highlight the desired menu

and press

You may also press b to activate your
selection.

to activate it.

ch

buttons to alter the

Video

Mode: Vivid
Picture Adjustment
Color Temp: Cool
Noise Reduction: Off

Move Select

Set Up

Parental Control
Caption Vision:
Language:
Video Label
Flash Focus: No

Move Select

End

Set New
Password

_ _ _ _

End

MENU

MENU

3 Press V or v to highlight the desired

option.

Set Up

Parental Control

Caption Vision: CC1

Language: English
Video Label
Flash Focus: No

ch

MENU

End

4 Press

Move Select

.

Options for your selection (Pop-up menu
or Adjusting menu) will be displayed.

Pop-up menu Adjusting menu

Set Up

Parental Control
Caption Vision: CC1
Language: English
Video Label
Flash Focus: No

ch

Move Select

Español

Français

MENU

End

Video Label

VIDEO1:
VIDEO2:
VIDEO3:
VIDEO4:

Move Select

VIDEO1
VIDEO2
VIDEO3
VIDEO4

End

5 Press V or v to make your selection and

press

The previous screen will reappear.

to activate it.

Set Up

Parental Control
Caption Vision: CC1
Language: English
Video Label
Flash Focus: No

ch

Move Select

Some adjustment menus may require
further operations. For details, see each
menu option.

To return to the previous screen (except
for the slider adjustment menus), choose
“

” at the bottom of the menu and press

or B.

6 Once you have completed all menu

corrections, press MENU to exit the menu
screens.

To exit from the menus at any
time

MENU

Press MENU.

z

Tip

You can also use the MENU, / and buttons
inside the front drop-down panel of the projection TV
for the menu selection.

MENU

MENU

End

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Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued)

Using the Video Menu

Video

Mode: Vivid

Picture Adjustment
Color Temp: Cool
Noise Reduction :Off

ch

Move Select

For detailed information on using the remote
control to modify menu settings, refer to
“Learning Menu Selection” on page 25.

To select the Video menu:

Display , Highlight , Select

MENU

To restore the factory settings

Press RESET on the remote control while the
Video menu is selected. To restore each
“Mode” to the factory setting, press RESET
after selecting the mode to be reset.

Note:

“Picture Adjustment,“ “Color Temp“ and
“Noise Reduction“ can only be changed in
“Movie,“ “Personal 1“ and “Personal 2“.

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End

MENU

Mode

Customized
picture viewing

Picture
Adjustment

Picture adjustment

Color Temp

White intensity
adjustment

Noise Reduction

Noise reduction

You can choose one of five different video modes that best suits the program you
are watching. You can also perform the “Picture Adjustment” (such as
“Brightness,” “Color,” etc.) for “Movie,” “Personal 1” or “Personal 2” to suit your
taste.

Vivid: Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
Standard: Select to display a standard picture for normal viewing

environments.

Movie: Select to display a finely detailed picture for low light environments.
Personal 1, Personal 2: Select to customize the “Picture Adjustment” of the

Video menu according to your personal preference.

Press PICTURE MODE on the remote control for direct selection of a “Mode

”

setting.

First select “Movie,” “Personal 1” or “Personal 2” from “Mode,” then highlight the
desired option using the V or v button and press

to display the adjusting
slider of the selected option.
Picture: Adjust slider right (up) to increase picture

contrast; left (down) to decrease it.

Brightness: Adjust slider right (up) to brighten the

picture; left (down) to darken it.

Personal 1

Picture
Brightness
Color
Hue
Sharpness

Color: Adjust slider right (up) to increase color

intensity; left (down) to decrease it.

Hue: Adjust slider right (up) to increase the green

Move Select

MENU

End

tones; left (down) to increase the red tones.

Sharpness: Adjust slider right (up) to sharpen the

picture; left (down) to soften it.

Cool: Select to give the white colors a blueish tint.
Neutral: Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.
Warm: Select to give the white colors a reddish tint.

Select On to reduce picture noise.
Select Off to cancel the feature.

“Noise Reduction” selection can be set independently for each “Picture Mode” ,
except for "Vivid" and "Standard" which are both predetermined fixed settings.

Using the Audio Menu

Audio

Treble
Bass
Balance
MTS/SAP:
Steady Sound:

ch

Effect:
Speaker:
Audio Out:
SAVA SP Control

Move Select

Stereo

Surround

Variable

End

For detailed information on using the remote
control to modify menu settings, refer to
“Learning Menu Selection” on page 25.

To select the Audio menu:

Display , Highlight , Select

MENU

To restore the factory settings

Press RESET on the remote control while the
Audio menu is selected.

* The BBE is manufactured by Sony Corporation

under license from BBE Sound, Inc. It is covered
by U.S. Patent No. 4,638,258 and No. 4,482,866.
The word “BBE” and the BBE symbol are the
trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

On

On

MENU

Sliders

}

Treble

Sound adjustment

Bass

Sound adjustment

Balance

Sound adjustment

MTS/SAP

Enjoy stereo,
bilingual and mono
programs.

Steady Sound

Adjust the sound
level.

Effect

Customizes
surround sound
effects based on the
program’s audio
type.

Adjust slider right (up) to increase high pitched sounds.
Adjust slider left (down) to decrease high pitched sounds.

Adjust slider right (up) to increase low pitched sounds.
Adjust slider left (down) to decrease low pitched sounds.

Adjust slider right (up) to emphasize right speaker volume.
Adjust slider left (down) to emphasize left speaker volume.

When the sound is intermittent due to poor reception conditions, select

“Stereo”

or “SAP.”

Stereo: Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo.
SAP: Select to listen to a bilingual broadcast. (non-SAP programs will be muted

when this feature is selected)

Mono: Select for mono reception. (use to reduce noise during stereo broadcasts)
Auto SAP: Select to listen to SAP when a SAP program is broadcast and return

to stereo reception automatically for non-SAP programs.

Quick MTS access: Press

MTS/SAP

on the remote control to cycle through the

“MTS/SAP” options as follows: Stereo t SAP t Mono t Auto SAP.

On:

Sound output coming from TV speakers have the volume level equalized for all

channel audio inputs when broadcasts have different sound transmission levels.

Off: Sound output coming from the TV speakers varies according to the received

channel.

“Effect” can only be set when “Speaker” is set to “On” or “Off.

”

BBE*: Centers the sound intensity to the front, creating an effect as if you were

seated in front of an orchestra.

Surround: Simulates sound with the atmosphere of a movie theater or a concert

hall for stereo programs.

Simulated: Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs.
Off: Normal stereo or mono reception.

Quick Effect access: Press on the remote control to cycle through the

“Effect” options as follows: BBEt Surround t Simulated t Effect Off.

(continued)

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Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued)

Speaker

Custom selection

of audio output
source

Audio Out

Easy control of

volume adjustment

SAVA SP Control

Controls Sony
SAVA speaker’s

mode.

On: Select to listen to the sound from the projection TV speakers alone.
Off: Select to turn off the projection TV speakers and listen to the

projection TV’s sound only through an external audio system’s speakers.
See “Connecting an audio system” on page 16.

SAVA SP: Select to turn off the projection TV speakers and listen to the projection

TV’s sound only through the Sony SAVA series speaker system. You can
adjust volume, muting, “Surround Mode,” and “Super Woofer Mode” with the
projection TV’s remote control. (see “SAVA SP Control” below)
See “Connecting a Sony SAVA series speaker system” on page 17.

“Audio Out” can only be set when “Speaker” is set to “Off.”
Fixed: Sound output is held at a fixed level through the audio system.

Use the AV receiver’s remote control to adjust the volume.

Variable: Sound output varies according to the TV settings.

Useful when you want to use your remote control to control the output of a
separate audio system.

“SAVA SP Control” can only be set when Sony SAVA speaker system is
connected to the AUDIO (VAR/FIX) OUT connectors and “Speaker” is set to
“SAVA SP.” (see “Speaker” above)
You can also adjust the SAVA speaker’s volume using VOL +/– of the projection
TV’s remote control.

Surround Mode: Select to activate the SAVA Speaker’s surround mode.
Super Woofer Mode: Select to activate the SAVA Speaker’s super woofer mode.

28

Using the Timer Menu

Timer

Daylight Savings: On
Current Time
Timer

ch

----- : -AM-

Move Select

After setting the clock you can use the timer
to turn the projection TV on and off.

For detailed information on using the remote
control to modify menu settings, refer to
“Learning Menu Selection” on page 25.

To select the Timer menu:

Display , Highlight , Select

MENU

Tip

z

Set daylight saving time before setting the clock. Any
loss of power will cause these settings to be erased.

End

MENU

Daylight Savings

Automatically
adjusts the time.

Current Time

Necessary for the

Timer.

Timer

Wake up or
scheduled viewing.

Spring: Select On to compensate for Daylight Saving Time.

The current time automatically moves ahead one hour.

Fall: Select Off at the end of Daylight Saving Time.

The current time moves back one hour.

1 Press

, then press V or v until the current day

(Sun-Sat) is displayed, and press

.

Current Time

––: – AM–

–––

2 Press V or v until the current hour (1-12) and

AM/PM is displayed, and press

3 Press V or v until the current minute (00-59) is

displayed, and press

.

.

Move Select

End

The clock has now started. Press MENU to exit.

1 Press V or v until the desired day or range of days

(Every Sun-Sat, Every Mon-Fri, Sunday, Monday, ...
Saturday, Every Sunday, ... Every Saturday) is
displayed, and press

.

2 Press V or v until the time (hours and minutes) that

you want the projection TV to remain on is displayed,
and then press

.

Timer

––––––
––: –– AM–hch

Sun

12:00AM

Move Select

End

3 Press V or v to set the time duration (maximum of 6 hours) and press

4 Press V or v to select the desired channel and press

.
The timer is now set. The TIMER/STAND BY indicator on your projection TV
will be lit.
Press MENU to exit. To cancel your timer setting, press RESET while in the
Timer window. Performing Auto Program will erase all Timer settings.

MENU

–––

MENU

.

29

Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued)

ch

Using the Channel Set Up
Menu

Channel Set Up

Channel Label
Favorite Channel :Auto
Channel Skip/Add
Auto Program
Cable: On

ch

Move Select

For detailed information on using the remote
control to modify menu settings, refer to
“Learning Menu Selection” on page 25.

To select the Channel Set Up
menu:

End

MENU

ch

Channel
Label

Easy recognition
of the channel

you are watching

Favorite
Channel

User’s favorite

channels

You can add a caption for up to 32 channels of VHF/
UHF input.
With the Channel Label window open:
1 Press

and then press V or v to select the desired
channel. You can view the channel that is selected
with the Channel Label menu in the sub screen.

2 Press

.

Channel Label

Channel: –––
Label : – ––––

Move Select

End

MENU

3 Press V or v to display the first letter or number of the

label and press

to select it.

Repeat until up to five digits are selected.

4 Press

.

To erase a label, press RESET.

The Favorite Channel feature enables easy access to the eight channels that you
preset (or the last channel that you were watching).
(for details on how to set up this feature, see “Setting and Selecting Favorite
Channel” on page 32)

Display , Highlight ch , Select

MENU

30

Note:

“Favorite Channel“ will not function with AUX input.

Channel
Skip/Add

Skips unnecessary

channels.

After AUTO SET UP, you can erase unnecessary
channels from the channel preset memory.
With the Channel Skip/Add window open:
1 Press V or v to select the desired channel. You can

view the channel that is selected with the Channel
Skip/Add menu in the sub screen. You can also use

Channel Skip/Add

ch

1:

2:
3:
4:
5:
6:
7:
8:

9:

Select channel

Move Select

Skip
Skip

Add
Add
Add
Add
Add
Add
Add

CH +/– or 0–9 and ENTER buttons.

2 Press

3 Press V or v to select Skip, and press

.

.
The selected channel will be erased.
If you want to re-enter the skipped channel, follow the steps above and select
Add.

MENU

End

Auto Program

Automatic
channel presetting

Cable

Cable system

setting

Select Yes to signal the projection TV to automatically program all receivable
channels. When all the receivable channels are stored, the lowest numbered
channel is displayed.
Select No to cancel Auto Program.

Select On if your projection TV is connected to a cable system.
Select Off if your projection TV is connected to an antenna.

31

Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued)

Setting and Selecting
Favorite Channel

The Favorite Channel feature of your
projection TV enables easy access to the eight
channels that you preset (or the last channel
that you were watching).

Your Favorite Channel options can be set
automatically or manually.

The factory setting for “Favorite Channel” is
“Auto.”

When “Favorite Channel” is set to “Auto,”
the last eight channels selected with the 0–9
buttons will be set as Favorite Channel
options. If you want to input your own
selections as Favorite Channel settings, set to
“Manual.”

Setting Favorite Channel manually

1 Select “Favorite Channel” from the

Channel Set Up menu. (see page 30)

Channel Set Up

Channel Label

Favorite Channel: Aut o

Channel Skip/Add
Auto Program
Cable: On

ch

Move Select

End

Manual

MENU

2 Press V or v to select “Manual” and press

.

The Favorite Channel menu will appear.
If you set Channel Label names (e.g.
CNN, HBO), they will also be displayed.
(see “Channel Label” on page 30)

Favorite Channel

ch

1

CNN

1.

2.

2

SPTN

3.

10

4.

20

5.

30

6.

40

7.

50

8.

100

Select position

3 Press V or v to select a position (1–8), and

press

.

Favorite Channel

ch

1

CNN

1.

2.

2

SPTN

3.

10

4.

20

5.

30

6.

40

7.

50

8.

100

Select channel

4 Press V or v to select a channel and press

.

You have now selected a favorite channel.

Favorite Channel

ch

1

CNN

1.

2.

8

SPTN

3.

10

4.

20

5.

30

6.

40

7.

50

8.

100

Select channel

5 Use V and v to program other favorite

channels. (Follow steps 3 and 4.)

6 Press MENU when you have finished.

Your favorite channels are now ready for
use.

32

Changing Favorite Channel choices

You have the option of returning to the
Favorite Channel screen to adjust any of your
favorite channel choices.

Simply proceed as described in “Setting
Favorite Channel manually” (skip step 2 if
“Manual” is already selected).

When you reach step 3, select the position
you want to change and press

v to select a new channel.

Favorite Channel

ch

1.

6

2.

2

SPTN

3.

10

4.

20

5.

30

6.

40

7.

50

8.

100

Select channel

Press MENU when you are done.

. Press V or

Using Favorite Channel

You can use the Favorite Channel feature to
directly select the channel you want to watch.

1 Press

once.

The favorite channel menu and a window
picture will be superimposed over the
current channel. The window picture
displays the channel selected from the
menu.

1 CNN
2

SPTN

10
20
30
40
50

100

End

2 Press V or v to select the channel that you

wish to view from the menu.

The picture of the selected channel will be
displayed in the window picture.

1 CNN
2

SPTN

10
20
30
40
50

100

End

3 Press

to select the channel.

The selected channel will be displayed for
normal viewing.

To cancel the favorite channel menu before
selecting a channel, press V or v to select
“End” at the bottom of the menu and press

.

33

Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued)

Using the Set Up Menu

Set Up

Parental Control
Caption Vision: CC1
Language: English
Video Label
Flash Focus: No

ch

Move Select

End

MENU

For detailed information on using the remote
control to modify menu settings, refer to
“Learning Menu Selection” on page 25.

To select the Set Up

Display , Highlight

MENU

menu:

, Select

Parental
Control

Blocks programs

unsuitable for
children

.

Caption Vision

Television closed
caption display

Language

Preferred language

Allows you to block TV programs that you feel are unsuitable for your
children.
(see “Using the Parental Control Feature” on page 36 for details)

Some programs are broadcast with Caption Vision.
To display “Caption Vision,” select CC 1, CC 2,
CC 3, CC 4, TEXT1, TEXT2, TEXT3 or TEXT4 from
the menu. Then press the CC button until “Caption
Vision” is displayed.
CC 1, CC 2, CC 3 or CC 4 displays a printed

Set Up

Parental Control

Caption Vision: CC 1

Language:

Video Label
Flash Focus: No

ch

Move Select

Text1
Text2
Text3
Text4

End

CC2
CC3
CC4

MENU

version of the dialogue or sound effects of a
program. (The mode should be set to CC 1 for most
programs.) TEXT1, TEXT2, TEXT3, or TEXT4
displays network/station information presented using
either half or the whole screen.

Notes:

• Poor reception of TV programs can cause errors in Caption Vision and XDS.
Captions may appear with a white box or other errors instead of the intended
text.

• XDS, Caption Vision, and the status display cannot be used at the same time.

Select from available languages (English, Español or Français) to display all
menus in your language of choice.

34

Video Label

Easy recognition of
connected
equipment
(e.g. SAT, VHS,
etc.)

This feature allows you to label each input mode so
that you can easily identify the connected equipment
(e.g. you can label VIDEO 1 IN as VHS).

With the Video Label window open:

1 Press V or v to select the input mode you want to

label and press

2 Press V or v to select the label and press

.

.

Video Label Options:

Video Label

VIDEO1:
VIDEO2:
VIDEO3:
VIDEO4:

Move Select

Video Label

VIDEO1:
VIDEO2:
VIDEO3:
VIDEO4:

Move Select

VIDEO1
VIDEO2
VIDEO3
VIDEO4

MENU

End

Video1

VHS
8mm
Beta

LD

SAT
DVD

RECEIVER

DTV
Skip

MENU

End

VIDEO 1: VIDEO 1, VHS, 8mm, Beta, LD, SAT, DVD, RECEIVER, DTV,

Skip

VIDEO 2/3: VIDEO 2/VIDEO 3, VHS, 8mm, Beta, LD, SAT, DVD, DTV, Skip
VIDEO 4: VIDEO 4, SAT, DVD, RECEIVER, DTV, Skip

If you select “Skip,” your projection TV will skip this connection when you scan
through video sources using the TV/VIDEO button.

Flash Focus

Automatic
convergence

adjustment

Select Yes and press

to start Flash Focus adjustment. When the
adjustment is completed, the cross pattern on the screen becomes white. (for
details, see page 19)
Select No to cancel Flash Focus.

35

Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued)

Using the Parental Control
Feature

The TV programs and movies shown on TV
are given a rating signal based on the
following rating systems.

In U.S.A.: U.S. Television Parental
Guidelines to rate television programs (U.S.
TV ratings), and Motion Picture Association
of America (MPAA) Guidelines to rate
movies including those shown on TV (movie
ratings)

In Canada: Canadian English Language
ratings to rate television programs in English,
and Canadian French Language ratings to
rate those in French.

To block programs you feel are unsuitable for
your children, you need to set the TV for the
desired rating systems. Sony’s predetermined
ratings are also available.

See pages 43 to 45 for a description of the
ratings.

The Parental Control feature of the TV
functions by receiving the rating signal from
your local broadcasting station or cable
service provider.

Activating the Parental Control
Feature

First, set a password, then select your desired
rating from Sony’s predetermined ratings.

36

1 Select “Parental Control” from the Set Up

menu. (see page 34)

Set Up

Parental Control
Caption Vision:

Set New

Language:

Password

_ _ _ _

Video Label

Flash Focus: No

ch

Move Select

MENU

End

2 Enter a four digit password* using the 0–

9 buttons.

* Do not enter “4357” corresponding to “HELP”

on a phone number pad. (see page 43)

Set Up

Parental Control
Caption Vision:
Language:
Video Label
Flash Focus: No

ch

Move Select

Confirm
Password

_ _ _ _

End

MENU

3 To confirm the password, re-enter the

same password with the 0–9 buttons.
Your password is stored and the Parental

Control menu automatically appears.
If you want to change the password, see

page 42.

Parental Control

Country: U.S.A.
Parental Lock:
Rating: Child
Change Password

Move Select

End

Off

MENU

4 Make sure that “Country ”is highlighted,

and press

.

Parental Control

Country: U.S.A.
Parental Lock:
Rating: Child
Change Password

Move Select

U.S.A.
Canada

Off

End

MENU

5 Press V or v to select your country

(U.S.A. or Canada), and press

Parental Control

Country: U.S.A.
Parental Lock:
Rating: Child
Change Password

Move Select

End

.

Off

MENU

6 Press V or v to select “Parental Lock,”

and press

.

Parental Control

Country: U.S.A.
Parental Lock:
Rating: Child
Change Password

Move Select

On

Off

Off

MENU

End

7 Press V or v to select “On,” and press

.

Parental Control

Country: U.S.A.
Parental Lock:
Rating: Child
Change Password

Move Select

On

MENU

End

8 Press V or v to select “Rating,” and press

.

Parental Control

Country: U.S.A.
Parental Lock:
Rating:
ChangePassword

Ages up to 6
Move

Young Adult

Custom

Select

End

On

Child

Youth

MENU

9 Press V or v to select a desired rating

(“Child,” “Youth” and “Young Adult”),
and press

If you want to select the ratings from
“Custom,” go to step 4 of “Selecting a
Custom Rating in U.S.A.” on page 38 or
“Selecting a Custom Rating in Canada”
on page 41, according to your “Country”
setting.

10

Press MENU to exit the menu.

.

To deactivate the Parental Control
feature

If you set “Parental Lock” in the Parental
Control menu to “Off,” the Parental Control
feature will not work and you can view all
TV programs and movies shown on TV.

1 Select “Parental Control” from the Set Up

menu. (see page 34)

Set Up

Parental Control
Caption Vision: CC1

Password

_ _ _ _

Language:
Video Label
Flash Focus: No

ch

Move Select

MENU

End

2 Enter your four digit password using the

0-9 buttons.

The Parental Control menu appears.

Parental Control

Country: U.S.A.
Parental Lock:
Rating: Child
Change Password

Move Select

On

MENU

End

3 Press V or v to select “Parental Lock,”

and press

.

Parental Control

Country: U.S.A.
Parental Lock:
Rating: Child
Change Password

Move Select

On

Off

Off

MENU

End

4 Press V or v to select “Off,” and press

.

Parental Control

Country: U.S.A.
Parental Lock:
Rating: Child
Change Password

Move Select

Off

MENU

End

5 Press MENU to exit the menu.

37

Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued)

To unlock the Parental Control feature
temporarily

When you select a Parental Control program,
no sound or picture except for a channel
number will appear. The

indicator is
displayed. To view the program, follow the
steps below.

1 Press ENTER to display the “Password”

screen.

2 Enter your password using the 0–9

buttons. Parental Control will be canceled
(“Parental Lock” set to “Off”) until you
turn your projection TV off.

Selecting a Custom Rating in
U.S.A.

If you want to select the ratings to be blocked
from “Custom” once you have activated the
Parental Control feature (page 37), follow the
procedure below.

For a detailed description of each rating, see
“What the Ratings Mean” on pages 43 to 45.

1 Select “Parental Control” from the Set Up

menu. (see page 34)

Set Up

Parental Control
Caption Vision: CC1

Password

_ _ _ _

Language:
Video Label

Flash Focus: No

ch

Move Select

MENU

End

2 Enter your four digit password using the

0–9 buttons.

The Parental Control menu appears.
Make sure that “Country” is set to
“U.S.A.”

Parental Control

Country: U.S.A.
Parental Lock:
Rating: Child
Change Password

On

3 Press V or v to select “Rating,” and press

.

Parental Control

Country: U.S.A.
Parental Lock:
Rating:
ChangePassword

Ages up to 6
Move

Young Adult

Custom

Select

End

On

Child

Youth

MENU

4 Press V or v to select “Custom,” and

press

.

Custom Rating

TV Rating
Movie Rating
Unrated: View All

Select category
Move

Select

End

MENU

38

Move Select

MENU

End

First, select a TV rating.

5 Press V or v to select “TV Rating,” and

press

.

TV Rating

_

TV–Y

_ :FV _

TV–Y7

_

TV–G

_ :D _ L _ S _ V _

TV–PG

_ :D _ L _ S _ V _

TV–14

_ : L _ S _ V _

TV–MA

Select rating
Move

Select

MENU

End

6 Press V or v to select the TV rating to be

blocked, and press

TV Rating

_

TV–Y

_ :FV _

TV–Y7

_

TV–G

_ :D _ L _ S _ V _

TV–PG

_ :D _ L _ S _ V _

TV–14

_

: L _ S _ V _

TV–MA

Allow rating
Move

Select

.

MENU

End

7 Press V or v to select “ ,” and press

indicator automatically appears

The
beside the selected rating and all “higher”
ratings, indicating that the programs that
match the ratings will be blocked.

TV Rating

_

TV–Y

_ :FV _

TV–Y7

_

TV–G

– :D – L – S – V –

TV–PG

– :D – L – S – V –

TV–14

– : L – S – V

TV–MA

Select category
Move

Some ratings have additional content
ratings called “extenders.” The extenders
are defined as follows: D (sexually
suggestive Dialog), FV (Fantasy
Violence), L (coarse Language), S (Sexual
situations) and V (Violence). By setting
the extenders, you can define additional
viewing limits. For more details of
extenders, see page 45.

All of the extenders included in the
selected ratings will be blocked. If you
wish to allow any of them to be viewed,
go to step 8.

Select

MENU

End

.

8 Press B or b to select the extender to be

viewed, and press

.

TV Rating

_

TV–Y

_ :FV _

TV–Y7

_

TV–G

– :D – L – S – V –

TV–PG

– :D – L – S – V –

TV–14

– : L – S – V

TV–MA

Block content
Move

Select

End

9 Press V or v to select “–,” and press

“–” appears beside the selected extender,
indicating that the programs that match
the extender can be viewed.

If you select “
that the programs that match the
extender will be blocked again.

,” is displayed to show

TV Rating

_

TV–Y

_ :FV _

TV–Y7

_

TV–G

– :D – L – S – V _

TV–PG

– :D – L – S – V –

TV–14

– : L – S – V

TV–MA

Select category
Move

Select

End

MENU

.

MENU

(continued)

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Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued)

10

Repeat steps 8 and 9 for other extenders.

All programs that match the ratings you
select and higher, except for the
extenders that were canceled, will be
blocked.

11

After setting of the TV rating is complete,
press V or v to select “ ,” and press

Custom Rating

TV Rating
Movie Rating
Unrated: View All

Select category
Move

Select

MENU

End

Second, select a movie rating.

12

Press V or v to select “Movie Rating,”
and press

.

Movie Rating

G
PG
PG–13
R
NC–17
X

Select rating
Move

–
–
–
–
–
–

Select

MENU

End

13

Press V or v to select the movie rating to
be blocked, and press

Movie Rating

–

G

–

PG

–

PG–13

–

R

–

NC–17

–

X

.

14

Press V or v to select “ ,” and press

indicator automatically appears

The

Block rating
Move

Select

beside the selected rating and all “higher”
ratings, indicating that the programs that
match the ratings will be blocked.

Movie Rating

–

G

–

PG

–

PG–13

–

R
NC–17

–

X

Select rating
Move

Select

15

Press MENU to exit the menu.

To block TV programs and/or movies

.

for which a rating signal is not given
(NR and N/A)

For a description of the NR and N/A ratings,
see page 44.

1 Perform steps 1–4 of “Selecting a Custom

MENU

End

Rating in U.S.A.” on page 38.

2 Press V or v to select “Unrated,” and

press

.

MENU

End

.

Custom Rating

TV Rating
Movie Rating

View All

Unrated: View All

TV

TV

Movie

Movie

Both

Both

No block
Move

Select

End

MENU

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3 Press V or v to select the type of

Custom Rating

Move

Block all unrated
programming

Select

End

MENU

TV Rating
Movie Rating
Unrated: View All
TV
Movie
Both

View All
TV
Movie
Both

programs to be blocked, and press

To block ...

No program
(to view any unrated TV
program and movie)

Unrated TV programs

Unrated movies

Unrated TV programs and
movies

4 Press MENU to exit the menu.

Select ...

View All

TV

Movie

Both

.

Selecting a Custom Rating in
Canada

If you want to select the ratings to be blocked
from “Custom” once you have activated the
Parental Control feature (page 37), follow the
procedure below.

For a detailed description of each rating, see
“What the Ratings Mean” on pages 45 and

46.

1 Select “Parental Control” from the Set Up

menu. (see page 34)

Set Up

Parental Control
Caption Vision: CC1

Password

_ _ _ _

Language:
Video Label
Flash Focus: No

ch

Move Select

2 Enter your four digit password using the

0–9 buttons.

The Parental Control menu appears.
Make sure that “Country” is set to
“Canada.”

Parental Control

Country: Canada
Parental Lock:
Rating: Child
Change Password

Move Select

3 Press V or v to select “Rating,” and press

.

Parental Control

Country: Canada
Parental Lock:
Rating:
ChangePassword

Ages up to 6
Move

Young Adult

Custom

Select

End

On

Child

Youth

MENU

4 Press V or v to select “Custom,” and

press

MENU

End

On

MENU

End

.

Custom Rating

English Rating
French Rating
U.S.A. Rating

Select category
Move

Select

MENU

End

(continued)

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Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued)

5 Press V or v to select the rating you want

to block, and press

The selected rating appears.

Canadian English Rating

Canadian French Rating U.S. TV Rating

French Rating

_

G

_

8 ans+

_

13 ans+

_

16 ans+

_

18 ans+

Select rating
Move

Select

End

.

English Rating

_

C

_

G

_

C8+

_

PG

_

14+

_

18+

Select rating
Move

Select

MENU

MENU

End

U.S.A. Rating

_

TV–Y

_ :FV _

TV–Y7

_

TV–G

_ :D _ L _ S _ V _

TV–PG

_ :D _ L _ S _ V _

TV–14

_

: L _ S _ V _

TV–MA

Select rating
Move

Select

End

6 Press V or v to select the TV rating to be

blocked, and press

Example: Canadian English Rating

42

.

English Rating

_

C

_

G

_

C8+

_

PG
14+

_

18+

Allow rating
Move

Select

MENU

End

7 Press V or v to select “ ,” and press

indicator automatically appears

The
beside the selected rating and all
“higher” ratings, indicating that the
programs that match the ratings will be
blocked.

English Rating

_

C

_

G

_

C8+
PG
14+
18+

Select rating
Move

Select

Some U.S. TV ratings have additional
content ratings called “extenders,” such
as D, FV, L, S and V. By setting the

MENU

extenders, see steps 7 to 10 of “Selecting a
Custom Rating in U.S.A.” on pages 39
and 40. For more details of extenders, see
page 45.

All of the extenders included in the
selected ratings will be blocked. If you
wish to allow any of them to be viewed,
go to step 8.

8 Press MENU to exit the menu.

.

Changing the Password

1 Select “Parental Control” from the Set Up

menu. (see page 34)

Set Up

Parental Control
Caption Vision: CC1

Password

_ _ _ _

Language:
Video Label
Flash Focus: No

ch

Move Select

MENU

End

2 Enter your four digit password using the

MENU

End

0–9 buttons.
The Parental Control menu appears.

Parental Control

Country: U.S.A.
Parental Lock:
Rating: Child
Change Password

Move Select

On

MENU

End

3 Press V or v to select “Change

Password,” and press

Parental Control

Country: U.S.A
Parental Lock: On
Rating:
Change Password

Use [0-9] to enter
new four digit
password

Move

.

Child

New

End

____

MENU

4 Enter a new four digit password using

the 0–9 buttons.

Parental Control

Country: U.S.A
Parental Lock: On
Rating:
Change Password

Confirm password

Move

Child

Confirm

____

MENU

End

5 Enter the password set in step 4 again to

confirm.

If you entered it incorrectly, “Password
incorrect” appears.

Re-enter the correct password.

6 Press MENU to exit the menu.

If you have forgotten your password

In step 2 of “Changing the Password” on
page 42, enter the master password “4357”
(corresponding to “HELP” on a phone
number pad). You can then store a new
password.

Notes:

• If you entered “4357” as your password
the first time, you cannot store a new
password. (see step 2 of “Activating the
Parental Control Feature” on page 36)

• When you select a Parental Control
program and the

indicator is displayed
on the screen, you cannot view that
program even if you enter “4357.” (see
“To unlock the Parental Control feature
temporarily” on page 38)

What the Ratings Mean

Ratings in U.S.A.

Sony’s predetermined ratings

These are original ratings that Sony
predetermined according to the viewer’s age.
Each rating allows you to view the certain
programs, as follows.

See pages 44 and 45 for a description of each
rating.

Child: Suitable for children under the age of

6.
Viewable U.S. movie ratings: G, NR, and N/A
Viewable U.S. TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-G, and
TV-NR

Youth: Suitable for children aged 7 and
older.
Viewable U.S. movie ratings: G, PG, NR, and
N/A
Viewable U.S. TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV­G, TV-PG, and TV-NR

Young Adult: Suitable for children aged 13
and older.
Viewable U.S. movie ratings: G, PG, PG-13,
NR, and N/A
Viewable U.S. TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV­G, TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-NR

(continued)

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Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued)

U.S. movie ratings

U.S. movie ratings are for movies (including
those shown on TV) rated according to the
Motion Picture Association of America
(MPAA) Guidelines.

G (General Audiences—All Ages
Admitted): In G-rated films no strong words

are used, the violence is at a minimum,
nudity and sex scenes are not present, nor is
there any drug use.

PG (Parental Guidance Suggested. Some
Material May Not Be Suitable For
Children): This is a film which may need to

be monitored first by parents.

PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some
Material May Be Inappropriate For
Children Under 13): Parents are alerted to be

very careful about the attendance of their
under-teenage children when viewing.

R (Restricted, Under 17 Require
Accompanying Parent Or Adult Guardian):

This film includes hard language, tough
violence, nudity, drug abuse or other
elements of concern.

NC-17 or X (No One 17 Or Under
Admitted.): This is a film that most parents

would consider not suitable for children
aged 17 and under. There may be violence,
sex, abberrational behavior, drug abuse or
other elements of concern.

NR (Not Rated): This is a film that a
producer has not rated, intending to have his
film widely released.

N/A (Not Applicable): This is a film that a
producer considers outside the scope of the
MPAA ratings.

Note:

• NR and N/A ratings are shown together
as “Unrated” in the menu.

U.S. TV ratings

U.S. TV ratings are for TV programs rated
according to the U.S. Television Parental
Guidelines.

TV-Y (All Children): This program is
designed for young children aged 2–6 and is
appropriate for all children.

TV-Y7 (Directed to Older Children): This
program is designed for children aged 7 and
above. Themes and elements in this program
may include mild fantasy violence or
slapstick violence, or may frighten children
under the age of 7.

TV-G (General Audience): Most parents
would find this program suitable for all ages.
It contains little or no violence, no strong
language and little or no sexual dialog or
situations.

TV-PG (Parental Guidance Suggested):

This program contains some material that
parents may find unsuitable for younger
children.

TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned): This
program contains some material that many
parents would find unsuitable for children
under the age of 14.

TV-MA (Mature Audience Only): This
program is specifically designed to be
viewed by adults and therefore may be
unsuitable for children under the age of 17.

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TV-NR (Not Rated/Unrated): This is a
program broadcast without any rating, such
as news, news flashes or sports.

Note:

The TV-NR rating is shown as “Unrated” in
the menu.

About the extenders of U.S. TV ratings

TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA ratings
have additional content ratings called
“extenders” to define additional viewing
limits. The extenders are defined as follows:

D (sexually suggestive Dialog): Programs
containing suggestive dialog, or sexual
innuendo

FV (Fantasy Violence): Programs containing
cartoon violence occurring in TV-Y7
programs only

L (coarse Language): Programs containing
coarse language

S (Sexual situations): Programs containing
sexual content

V (Violence): Programs containing violence
There may be some profanity, violence or
brief nudity in these programs.

Ratings in Canada

Sony’s predetermined ratings

These are original ratings that Sony
predetermined according to the viewer’s age.
Each rating allows you to view the certain
programs, as follows.

See the right column and page 46 for a
description of each rating.

Child: Suitable for children under the age of

7.

Viewable Canadian English Language
ratings: C and G
Viewable Canadian French Language
ratings: G
Viewable U.S. TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-G, and
TV-NR

Youth: Suitable for children aged 8 and
older.
Viewable Canadian English Language
ratings: C, G, C8+ and PG
Viewable Canadian French Language
ratings: G and 8 ans+
Viewable U.S. TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV­G, TV-PG, and TV-NR

Young Adult: Suitable for children aged 14
and older.
Viewable Canadian English Language
ratings: C, G, C8+, PG and 14+
Viewable Canadian French Language
ratings: G, 8 ans+, 13 ans+
Viewable U.S. TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV­G, TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-NR

Canadian English Language ratings

The Canadian English Language Ratings are
for TV programs in English broadcast in
Canada.

C (Programming intended for children
under age 8): There will be no realistic

scenes of violence or no offensive language,
nudity or sexual content. Careful attention is
paid to themes, which could threaten
children’s sense of security and well-being.

G (General Audience): Will contain very
little violence, either physical or verbal or
emotional. There may by some inoffensive
slang, no profanity and no nudity.

(continued)

45

Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued)

C8+ (Programming generally considered
acceptable for children 8 years and over to
watch on their own): Violence will not be

portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or
only way to resolve conflict; or encourage
children to imitate dangerous acts which
they may see on television. There will be no
profanity, nudity or sexual content.

PG (Parental Guidance): Programming
intended for a general audience but which
may not be suitable for younger children.
Parents may consider some content
inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by
children aged 8 - 13.

14+ (Programming contains themes or
content which may not be suitable for
viewers under the age of 14): Parents are

strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in
permitting viewing by pre-teens and early
teens.

18+ (Adult): May contain violence integral
to the development of the plot, character or
theme, intended for adult audiences. May
contain graphic language and explicit
portrayals of nudity and/or sex.

E (Exempt): Exempt programming includes:
news, sports documentaries and other
information programming: talk shows,
music videos, and variety programming.

Note:

The E (Exempt) rating is not shown in the
menu.

Canadian French Language ratings

The Canadian French Language Ratings are
for TV programs in French broadcast in
Canada.

G (General): Programming intended for
audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or
the violence it contains is minimal or is
depicted appropriately with humor or
caricature or in an unrealistic manner.

8 ans+ (8+ General - Not recommended for
young children): Programming intended for

a broad audience but contains light or
occasional violence that could disturb young
children. Viewing with an adult is
recommended for young children (under the
age of 8).

13 ans+ (Programming may not suitable for
children under the age of 13): Viewing with

an adult is strongly recommended for
children under 13.

16 ans+ (Programming is not suitable for
children under the age of 16): Contains

frequent scenes of violence or intense
violence.

18 ans+ (Programming restricted to adults):

Contains constant violence or scenes of
extreme violence.

E (Exempt): Exempt programming.

Note:

The E (Exempt) rating is not shown in the
menu.

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Operating Video Equipment

Setting the Manufacturer's
Code

You can use the supplied remote control to
operate Sony or non-Sony video equipment
that has an infrared sensor.

Press CODE SET, DVD/VTR (FUNCTION),
and the 0-9 buttons to enter the
manufacturer’s code number (see the
following chart), then press ENTER.

For example, to operate a Sony 8mm VCR:

CODE SET

If the remote control doesn’t work

• See the tips on page 49.

FUNCTION

DVD/VTR

3

0

ENTER

2

VCR manufacturer code numbers

Manufacturer Code

Sony (VHS VCR) 301
Sony (8mm VCR) 302
Sony (Beta, ED Beta, VCRs) 303
Aiwa 338
Admiral (M. Ward) 327
Audio Dynamic 314, 337
Bell & Howell (M. Ward) 330
Broksonic 319, 317
Canon 309, 308
Citizen 332
Craig 302, 332
Curtis Mathis 304, 338, 309
Daewoo 341, 312, 309
DBX 314, 336, 337
Dimensia 304
Emerson 319, 320, 316, 317, 318, 341
Fisher 330, 335
Funai 338
General Electric 329, 304, 309
Go Video 340, 339, 322
Goldstar 332
Hitachi 306, 304, 305, 338
Instant Replay 309, 308
JC Penney 309, 305, 304, 330, 314, 336, 337
JVC 314, 336, 337
Kenwood 314, 336, 332, 337
LXI (Sears) 332, 305, 330, 335, 338
Magnavox 308, 309, 310
Marantz 314, 336, 337
Marta 332
Memorex 309, 335

Minolta 305, 304
Mitsubishi/MGA 323, 324, 325, 326
Multitech 325, 338, 321
NEC 314, 336, 337
Olympic 309, 308
Optimus 327
Panasonic 308, 309, 306, 307
Pentax 305, 304
Philco 308, 309
Philips 308, 309, 310
Pioneer 308
Quasar 308, 309, 306
RCA/PROSCAN 304, 305, 308, 309, 311,

329, 312, 313, 310
Realistic 309, 330, 328, 335, 324, 338
Sansui 314
Samsung 322, 313, 321
Sanyo 330, 335
Scott 312, 313, 321, 335, 323, 324, 325, 326
Sharp 327, 328
Signature 2000 (M. Ward) 338, 327
Sylvania 308, 309, 338, 310
Symphonic 338
SV2000 338
Tashiro 332
Tatung 314, 336, 337
Teac 314, 336, 338, 337
Technics 309, 308
Teknica 338
Toshiba 312, 311
Wards 327, 328, 335, 331, 332
Yamaha 330, 314, 336, 337
Zenith 331

47

Operating Video Equipment (continued)

MDP manufacturer code numbers

Manufacturer Code

Sony 701
Panasonic 704, 710
Mistubishi 702

DVD Player manufacturer code
numbers

Manufacturer Code

Sony 751
Panasonic 753
Pioneer 752
RCA 755
Toshiba 754

Tips z

• In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate
your non-Sony video equipment with the supplied
remote control. In this case, please use the
equipment's own remote control.

• When you remove the batteries, the code number may
revert to the factory setting.

To operate video equipment

1 Press DVD/VTR (FUNCTION).
2 Use the VCR/DVD/MDP operation

buttons indicated in the following tables.

Operating a VCR using the remote control

To turn On/Off

To select a channel
To change channels
To record

To play
To stop
To fast forward
To rewind the tape
To pause

To search the
picture forward or
backward

To change input
mode

Press DVD/VTR (POWER).
[Green Button]

Press the 0 – 9 buttons.
Press CH +/–.
Press N while pressing z.
Press N.
Press x.
Press M.
Press m.
Press X. Press again to

resume normal playback.
Press M or m during

playback. Release to
resume normal playback.

Press TV/VTR.

Operating an MDP using the remote
control

To turn On/Off

To play
To stop
To pause

Press DVD/VTR (POWER).
[Green Button]

Press N.
Press x.
Press X. Press again to

resume normal playback.

To search the picture
forward or backward

To search a chapter
forward or backward

Press M or m during
playback. Release to resume
normal playback.

Press CH +/–.

Operating a DVD Player using the remote
control

To turn On/Off

To play
To stop
To pause

To step through
different tracks of
an audio disc

To step through
different chapters
of a video disc

To select tracks
directly

To display the
menu (Set up)

Press DVD/VTR (POWER).
[Green Button]

Press N.
Press x.
Press X. Press again to

resume normal playback.
Press M to step forward or

m to step backward.

Press CH + to step forward
or CH – to step backward.

Press 0-9 buttons.

Press MENU.

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Operating a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (SAT)

Setting the Manufacturer's
Code

You can program the supplied remote control
to operate a cable box or satellite receiver.

Press CODE SET, SAT/CABLE
(FUNCTION), and the 0-9 buttons to enter
the manufacturer’s code number (see the
following chart), then press ENTER.

For example, to operate a Sony satellite receiver:

CODE SET

FUNCTION
SAT/CABLE

8

0

Manufacturer code numbers
(cable box)

Manufacturer

Hamlin/Regal
Jerrold/G.I

Oak
Panasonic
Pioneer
Scientific Atlanta
Tocom
Zenith

222, 223, 224, 225, 226

201, 202, 203, 204, 205,

222, 206, 207, 208, 218

ENTER

1

Code

227, 228, 229
219, 220, 221

214, 215

209, 210, 211

216, 217
212, 213

Manufacturer code numbers
(satellite receiver)

Manufacturer

Sony

General Electric
Hitachi
Hughes
Panasonic
RCA/PROSCAN
Toshiba

Code number

801 (preset code for

remote control)

802, 808

805
804
803
802

806, 807

To operate the cable box or
satellite receiver (SAT)

1 Press SAT/CABLE (POWER) [Green

Button] to turn on/off the cable box or
satellite receiver.

2 Press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION).
3 For other operations, refer to the

operating instructions that come with the
equipment.
The GUIDE and INDEX (blue-labeled)
buttons can be used only with a satellite
receiver.

If the remote control doesn’t work

• Try repeating the set up procedures using
the other codes listed for your equipment.

To operate the projection TV

Press TV (FUNCTION). Then use the
projection TV control buttons to control the
projection TV.

Tips z

• If more than one code number is listed, try entering
them one by one until you come to the correct code
for your equipment.

• If you enter a new code number, the code number
you previously entered at that setting is erased.

• In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate
your equipment with the supplied remote control. In
this case, use the equipment’s own remote control
unit.

• Whenever you remove the batteries — to replace
them, for example — if too much time is taken, the
code numbers may revert to the factory setting and
must be reset.

49

Troubleshooting

If, after reading the following instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony projection TV, please call one of the following
numbers (English only).

Customers in the continental United States contact the Direct Response Center at: 1-800-222-SONY (7669)
Customers in Canada contact the Customer Relations Center at: (416) 499-SONY (7669)

The picture turns off and the
TIMER/STAND BY indicator on the
front panel flashes (self-diagnosis
function)

No picture (screen not lit), no
sound

Remote control does not
operate

Dark, poor or no picture
(screen lit), good sound

Good picture, no sound

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• The projection TV is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a problem with your projection TV, the TIMER/STAND BY indicator on the front
panel will flash repeatedly. Counting the number of flashes helps you inform qualified Sony personnel of the projection TV’s condition.

• Press POWER on the projection TV to turn it off, then inform qualified Sony personnel or the above Direct Response Center of the number of flashes.

• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.

• Operate with the buttons on both the projection TV and the remote control.

• Check to see if the TV/VIDEO setting is correct: when watching TV, set to TV, and when watching video tapes, set to VIDEO 1, 2, 3 or 4.

• Try another channel.

• Perform AUTO SET UP again using the SET UP button to return to the factory preset condition. (see “To perform AUTO SET UP again” on page 19)

• The Parental Control feature is activated. (see “To deactivate the Parental Control feature” on page 37)

• Batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.

• Press TV (FUNCTION) when operating your projection TV.

• Make sure the projection TV’s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet.

• Locate the projection TV at least 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights.

• Check the polarity of the batteries.

• Adjust “Picture” in the Video menu. (see “Picture Adjustment” on page 26)

• Adjust “Brightness” in the Video menu. (see “Picture Adjustment” on page 26)

• Check antenna/cable connections.

• Perform AUTO SET UP again using the SET UP button to return to the factory preset condition. (see “To perform AUTO SET UP again” on page 19)

• Adjust the convergence again using the FLASH FOCUS button. (see “Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (FLASH FOCUS)” on page 19)

• Press MUTING so that “Muting” disappears from the screen. (see “MUTING” on page 20)

• Check the MTS/SAP setting in the Audio menu. (see “MTS/SAP” on page 27)

• Make sure “Speaker” is set to “On” in the Audio menu. (see “Speaker” on page 28)

• Perform AUTO SET UP again using the SET UP button to return to the factory preset condition. (see “To perform AUTO SET UP again” on page 19)

It could be station trouble.

Cannot receive upper channels
(UHF) when using an antenna

No color

Only snow and noise appear on
the screen

Dotted lines or stripes

TV is fixed to one channel
Double images or ghosts
Cannot operate the menu

Cannot receive any channels
when using cable TV

Cannot gain enough volume when
using a cable box

Favorite Channel does not display
your choices

Some video sources do not
appear when you press TV/VIDEO

Cannot play shooting games

Cannot display AUX input in the
PIP window

• Make sure “Cable” is “Off” in the Channel Set Up menu. (see “Cable” on page 31)

• Use “Auto Program” to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV’s memory. (see “Auto Program” on page 31)

• Adjust “Color” in the Video menu. (see “Picture Adjustment” on page 26)

• Black and white programs cannot be seen in color.

• Perform AUTO SET UP again using the SET UP button to return to the factory preset condition. (see “To perform AUTO SET UP again” on page 19)

• Check the “Cable” setting in the Channel Set Up menu. (see “Cable” on page 31)

• Check the antenna/cable connections.

• Make sure the channel is broadcasting programs.

• Press ANT to change the input mode. (see “ANT” on page 22)

• Adjust the antenna.

• Keep the projection TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs or hair-dryers.

• Use “Auto Program” to add receivable channels that are not presently in TV’s memory. (see “Auto Program” on page 31)

• Use a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable (when the problem is caused by reflections from nearby mountains or tall buildings).

• If the item you want to choose appears in gray, you cannot select it.

• Press the projection TV’s power button off and on again.

• Make sure “Cable” is “On” in the Channel Set Up menu. (see “Cable” on page 31)

• Use “Auto Program” to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV’s memory. (see “Auto Program” on page 31)

• Increase the volume at the cable box. Then press TV (FUNCTION) and adjust the projection TV’s volume.

• Verify that “Favorite Channel” is set to “Manual” in the Channel Set Up menu. (see “Setting Favorite Channel manually” on page 32)

• Ensure that “Video Label” is not set to “Skip.” (see “Video Label” on page 35)

• Some shooting games which involve pointing a light beam at the TV screen with an electronic gun or rifle cannot be used with this projection TV. For

details, see the instruction manual supplied with the video game software.

• The AUX input cannot be displayed in the PIP window picture. To view the VHF/UHF input in the PIP window, press the ANT button, then select the PIP
button. The AUX input will be shown in the main picture, and the VHF/UHF input will be displayed in the PIP window.

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Specifications

Projection system

3 picture tubes, 3 lenses, horizontal in-line

system

Picture tube

7-inch high-brightness monochrome tubes (6.3

raster size), with optical coupling and liquid
cooling system

Projection lenses

High performance, large diameter hybrid lens

F1.05

Television system

American TV standard

Channel coverage

VHF: 2–13/UHF: 14 –69/CATV: 1 – 125

Antenna

75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF

Screen size (measured diagonally)

43 inches (KP-43T90)
48 inches (KP-48V90)
53 inches (KP-53S76/KP-53V90)
61 inches (KP-61V90)

Inputs/outputs

VIDEO 1 IN
VIDEO 2 INPUT
VIDEO 3 IN

S VIDEO IN (4-pin mini DIN):

Y: 1 Vp-p, 75-ohms unbalanced, sync negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms

VIDEO (phono jack): 1 Vp-p, 75-ohms

unbalanced, sync negative

AUDIO (phono jacks): 500 mVrms (100%

modulation), Impedance: 47 kilohms

VIDEO 4 IN

Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, sync negative
PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
AUDIO (phono jacks): 500 mVrms (100%

modulation), Impedance: 47 kilohms

AUDIO (VAR/FIX) OUT (phono jacks): 500

mVrms (100% modulation), Impedance: 470
ohms

CONTROL S OUT: minijack

Speaker

Tweeter: 66 mm (2 5/8”) × 2 (KP-61V90)
Woofer:

160 mm (6 3/8”) × 2 (KP-61V90)
100 mm (4”) × 2 (KP-43T90/48V90/53S76/
53V90)

Speaker output

17W × 2 (KP-43T90/48V90/KP-53S76/53V90/
61V90)

Power requirement

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption

In use (Max.): 170 W
In standby: 1 W

Dimensions (W/H/D)

965 × 1,058 × 570 mm (38 × 41

(KP-43T90)

1,105 × 1,338 × 579 mm (43

inches) (KP-48V90)

1,216 × 1,417 × 632 mm (47

inches) (KP-53S76/53V90)

1,370 × 1,560 × 670 mm (54 × 61

5

1

/2 × 52

7

/8 × 55

/8 × 22

5

3

3

/8 × 26

1

/2 inches)

/8 × 22

/4 × 24

inches) (KP-61V90)

Mass

53.2 kg (117 lbs) (KP-43T90)

64.4 kg (142 lbs) (KP-48V90)

67.6 kg (149 lbs) (KP-53S76)
66 kg (145 lbs) (KP-53V90)

92.6 kg (204 lbs 8 oz) (KP-61V90)

Supplied accessories

Remote control RM-Y906 (1)
Batteries (2) size AA (R6)

Optional accessories

Connecting cables
RK-G34, RK-74A, RK-G69HG, VMC-10HG,
VMC-720M, VMC-810S/820S, YC-15V/30V
U/V mixer EAC-66
High-contrast protective screen

SCN-53X3 (For KP-53S76)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

3

/4

7

/8

3

/8

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Index

A

Adjusting sliders ......................... 26, 27

ANT button ................................. 22, 24

Antenna cable ...................................... 9

Antenna connector ............................. 8

Audio button ............................... 22

Audio menu operations ........ 27, 28

Audio Out .......................................... 28

(Fixed/Variable)

Audio/Video cable ............................. 8

Auto Program ............................. 19, 31

AUTO SET UP ................................... 18

AUX Hookup ................................ 9, 24

B

Balance ............................................... 27

Bass ..................................................... 27

Battery installation ........................... 18

Brightness .......................................... 26

C

Cable ................................................... 31

Cable box

connection ................................. 9, 10

operation ....................................... 49

Caption Vision CC ..................... 22, 34

CATV cable .......................................... 9

CH +/– ......................................... 20, 24

CHANNEL +/– .......................... 18, 19

Channel Label ................................... 30

Channel Set Up menu

operations ch.............................. 30, 31

Channel Skip/Add ........................... 31

Coaxial cable ........................ 8, 9, 10, 13

Color Temp ........................................ 26

Connecting Projection TV to

antenna ............................................ 8

audio system ................................ 16

cable ................................................. 8

cable box .......................................... 9

cable box and VCR ...................... 10

camcorder ..................................... 14

DTV receiver ................................. 14

DVD Player ................................... 15

satellite receiver (SAT) ................ 12

satellite receiver (SAT) and

VCR .............................................. 13

Sony SAVA series speaker

system .......................................... 17

VCR ................................................ 10

CONTROL S OUT jack ...................... 8

Convergence ...................................... 19

Current Time ..................................... 29

D

Daylight Savings ............................... 29

DISPLAY button ............................... 21

DVD

connection ..................................... 15

operation ....................................... 48

DVD/VTR (FUNCTION) ................ 48

E

Effect ................................................... 27

(BBE/Surround/Simulated/Off )

F, G

Factory settings ........................... 26, 27

Favorite Channel

Selecting ........................................ 33

Setting ............................................ 32

FLASH FOCUS ........................... 19, 35

FREEZE button ........................... 21, 24

H, I

Hook Ups ............................................. 8

Hue ..................................................... 26

J, K

JUMP button ...................................... 21

L

Language ........................................... 34

Learning menus

Audio ............................................. 27

Channel Set Up ............................ 30

Set Up ............................................ 34

Timer ............................................. 29

Video ............................................. 26

M

Manufacturer code numbers ...... 47-49

MDP operation .................................. 48

MENU button .................................... 25

Menu selection .................................. 25

Mode ............................................. 20, 26

(Vivid/Standard/Movie/

Personal 1/Personal 2)

Movie rating ...................................... 40

MTS/SAP ..................................... 22, 27

(Stereo/SAP/Mono/Auto SAP)

MUTING button ............................... 20

N

Noise Reduction ................................ 26

O

Operating video equipment ............ 47

P, Q

Parental Control .......................... 34, 36

Parental Control menu

Change Password ........................ 42

Country ......................................... 36

Custom Rating ....................... 38, 41

Parental Lock .......................... 36, 37

Rating ............................................ 37

Password ............................................ 36

Picture ................................................ 26

Picture Adjustment .......................... 26

(Picture/Brightness/Color/Hue/

Sharpness)

Picture-in-Picture (PIP) .................... 23

PICTURE MODE button.................. 20

PIP operations

ACTIVE B/b ................................ 23

AUDIO .......................................... 24

CH+/– ........................................... 24

FREEZE ......................................... 24

PIP .................................................. 23

POSITION ..................................... 23

SWAP ............................................ 24

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Index (continued)

TV/VIDEO ................................... 23

R

Remote control .................................. 18

Graphic Illustration ... (inside cover)

RESET button .............................. 26, 27

S

S Video cable ....................................... 8

Safety .................................................... 2

SAP ..................................................... 27

SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION) ............ 49

Satellite receiver (SAT) operation .. 49

SET UP button ................................... 19

Set Up menu operations ....... 34, 35

Setting Up the Projection TV

Automatically ............................... 18

Sharpness ........................................... 26

Skip/Add ........................................... 31

SLEEP button .................................... 22

Sliders ........................................... 26, 27

Speaker ............................................... 28

(On/Off/SAVA SP)

Printed in U.S.A.

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Specifications ..................................... 52

Splitter ................................................ 10

Steady Sound ..................................... 27

Surround ............................................ 27

SWAP button ..................................... 24

SYSTEM OFF button ........................ 22

T, U

Timer .................................................. 29

Timer menu operations ............. 29

Treble .................................................. 27

Troubleshooting .......................... 50, 51

TV (FUNCTION) button ................. 20

TV POWER button ........................... 20

TV rating ............................................ 39

TV/VIDEO button ...................... 21, 23

TV/VTR button ................................ 22

V, W

VCR

connection ............................... 10, 13

operation ....................................... 48

Video Label ........................................ 35

Video menu operations .............. 26

VOL +/– ............................................. 20

VOLUME +/– ............................. 18, 19

X

XDS ..................................................... 22

Y, Z

Y/PB/PR ....................................... 14, 15

If, after reading this instruction manual, you
have additional questions related to the use of
your Sony projection TV, please call one of the
following numbers (English only).

Customers in the continental United States

contact the Direct Response Center at:

1-800-222-SONY (7669)

Customers in Canada contact the

Customer Relations Center at:

(416) 499-SONY (7669)