Sony KP 43T90,KP-48V90,KP-53S76,KP-61V90,KP-53V90 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony KP-43T90/48V90/53S76/53V90/61V90 (US) 4-082-881-13 (1)

4-082-881-13(1)

Sony KP-43T90/48V90/53S76/53V90/61V90 (US) 4-082-881-13 (1)

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.

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

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,

KP-61V90

Please keep this notice with the instruction manual.

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TV

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5

8

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1

4

7

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6

9

ENTER

JUMP

GUIDE

INDEX

RESET

MENU

CODE SET

VOL CH

POWER

MUTING

FREEZE

AUDIO

ANT

TV/VIDEO

DISPLAYMTS/SAP

CC

PICTURE

MODE

POSITION ACTIVE

SWAP PIP

TV/VTR

SYSTEM

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DVD/VTR SAT/CABLE

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VTR

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SLEEP

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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

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

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

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

Label color

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

Player/SAT (satellite
receiver

)/CABLE operation

buttons

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.

MENU (page 25)

POWER

(pages 20, 48, 49)

FUNCTION

(pages 20, 48, 49)

TV/VIDEO

(pages 21, 23)

ANT (page 24)

MUTING

(page 20)

DISPLAY

(page 21)

(page 48)

CC (page 22)

PIP operation
buttons

(page 23)

MTS/SAP

(pages 22, 27)

ENTER (page 20)

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

buttons

(page 25)

CH +/– (page 20)

SYSTEM OFF

(page 22)

(page 20)

RESET

CODE SET

(pages 47, 49)

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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

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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.

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.

Welcome!

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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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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.

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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.

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

Electrical Code for Antenna Grounding.

Ground damps

Electric service
equipment

NEC: National
Electrical Code

Antenna lead-in
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)

- 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.

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:

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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.

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.

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Recommended viewing area
(Vertical)

Installing the Projection TV

Recommended viewing area
(Horizontal)

60°

60°

60°

min. 2.1m (approx. 7 ft.)

53"

min. 2.4m (approx. 8 ft.)

61"

min. 1.8m (approx. 6 ft.)

48"

min. 1.5m (approx. 5 ft.)

43"

20°

20°

min. 1.5m (approx. 5ft.)

43"

min. 1.8m (approx. 6ft.)

48"

min. 2.1m (approx. 7ft.)

53"

min. 2.4m (approx. 8ft.)

61"

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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

C ).

Use 75-ohm coaxial cable for improved
picture quality (see

A).

A

• VHF only
or

• VHF/UHF
or

• Cable

B

• VHF only
or

• UHF only
or

• VHF/UHF

CONTROL S cable

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

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.

Antenna connector

(Rear of

projection TV)

VHF/UHF

300-ohm twin
lead cable

75-ohm
coaxial cable

Push into connection.

(Rear of

projection TV)

VHF/UHF

(Rear of projection TV)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

L

R

VHF/UHF

AUX

(MONO)

IN

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 4VIDEO 3

OUT

AUDIO

(VAR/FIX)

TO

CONVERTER

Y

P

B

P

R

R

L

(MONO)

AUDIO

COMPONENT

CONTROL S

OUT

CONTROL S

OUT

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Antenna cable

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)

AUX

Coaxial cable

(No connection “TO
CONVERTER” in this case)

TO CONVERTER

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.)

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.

*Cable box

Coaxial cable

OUTIN

(Rear of projection TV)

VHF/UHF

*Cable box

VHF/UHF

(Rear of projection TV)

AUX

CATV cable

(unscrambled channels)

Scrambled
channels

TO CONVERTER

(Signal)

75-ohm coaxial cable
(not supplied)

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S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

L

R

VHF/UHF

AUX

(MONO)

IN

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 4VIDEO 3

OUT

AUDIO

(VAR/FIX)

TO

CONVERTER

Y

P

B

P

R

R

L

(MONO)

AUDIO

COMPONENT

LINE
OUT

OUT

IN

AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO

S VIDEO

VHF/UHF

LINE

IN

OUT

IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

L

R

VHF/UHF

AUX

(MONO)

IN

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 4VIDEO 3

OUT

AUDIO

(VAR/FIX)

TO

CONVERTER

Y

P

B

P

R

R

L

(MONO)

AUDIO

COMPONENT

LINE
OUT

OUT

IN

AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO

S VIDEO

VHF/UHF

LINE

IN

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

(Rear of projection TV)

VMC-810S/820S
(not supplied)

YC-15V/30V

(not supplied)

2

1

Cable/
Antenna

Coaxial cable

AUDIO-L

AUDIO-R

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VMC-810S/820S
(not supplied)

YC-15V/30V

(not supplied)

AUDIO-L

AUDIO-R

VIDEO

S VIDEO

Cable/
Antenna

Splitter (not supplied)

Cable box

1

Coaxial cable

2

VCR

VCR

3

(Rear of projection TV)

3

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S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

L

R

VHF/UHF

AUX

(MONO)

IN

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 4VIDEO 3

OUT

AUDIO

(VAR/FIX)

TO

CONVERTER

Y

P

B

P

R

R

L

(MONO)

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VHF/UHF

S VIDEO

OUT

IN

LINE OUT

SATELLITE IN

AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

S VIDEO
AUDIO-L
AUDIO-R

(Rear of projection TV)

12

RK-74A (not supplied)

3

Satellite antenna
cable

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

Cable/
Antenna

SAT

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S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

L

R

VHF/UHF

AUX

(MONO)

IN

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 4VIDEO 3

OUT

AUDIO

(VAR/FIX)

TO

CONVERTER

Y

P

B

P

R

R

L

(MONO)

AUDIO

COMPONENT

LINE
OUT

OUT

IN

AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO

S VIDEO

VHF/UHF

LINE

IN

LINE
OUT

OUT

IN

VHF/UHF

SATELLITE IN

S VIDEO

AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

VMC-810S/
820S (not
supplied)

4

VCR

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

1

S VIDEO

2

AUDIO-L

Coaxial cable

(Rear of projection TV)

VIDEO

AUDIO-R

Satellite
antenna
cable

5

3

SAT

YC-15V/
30V (not
supplied)

Cable/
Antenna

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

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S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

L

R

VHF/UHF

AUX

(MONO)

IN

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 4VIDEO 3

OUT

AUDIO

(VAR/FIX)

TO

CONVERTER

Y

P

B

P

R

R

L

(MONO)

AUDIO

COMPONENT

S VIDEO

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

(OPTICAL)

123

L

R

VHF/SATELLITE

OUT

VHF/UHF IN

MONO

AUDIO

VCR

CONTROL

LOW SPEED DATA

VGA OUT

ACCESS CARD

SATELLITE IN

VHF/UHF IN (DTV)

TEL LINE

Y

P

B

P

R

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

B

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

RK-74A (not supplied)

DTV receiver

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

AUDIO-L

Roof antenna

(Rear of projection TV)

2

AUDIO-R

2

1

S VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

L

(MONO)

R

AUDIO

VIDEO 2 INPUT

(Front of projection TV)

Camcorder

VMC-810S/820S
(not supplied)

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

VIDEO
AUDIO-L
AUDIO-R

S VIDEO

Audio/
video
outputs

S VIDEO
OUT

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