Before operating the projection TV, p'ease read this manual
thoroughly and keep it for future reference.
KP-41EXR96KP-46V15
KP-53V15
KP-61V15
® 1993 by Sony Corporatio*i
KP-46V16
KP-53V16
Precautions
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
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 prod
uct’s enclosure that may be of suffi
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
Safety
• Operate the projection TV only on 120 V AC.
• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for safety
purposes and will fit into the power outlet only one way. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,
contact your dealer.
• If you spill or drop anything liquid or solid into the cabinet,
unplug the projection TV and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
• Do not place anything containing liquids (vases, coffee
cups, etc.) on the optional VCR tray. Spilled liquid may
enter and damage the projection TV.
• Unplug the projection TV from the wall outlet if you are not
going to use it for several days or more. To disconnect the
cord, puli it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
If you have any questions or problems concerning the
projection TV. contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Note to CATV system Installer In the USA
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.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompa
nying 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.
Use of this projection TV 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
au№orization from the broadcaster/cable company andfor
program owner.
This projection TV receiver provides display of television
closed captioning in aocordemce with § 15.119 of the FCC
rules.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear
of the projection TV. Record these numbers in the
spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you
call your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No---------------------------------------Serial No-----------------------------------------
Preface
Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 : Setting Up
Unpacking and Viewing Area
Locating Controls and Connectors..................................7
Making Antenna Connections......................................13
Connecting Other Equipment
Connecting a VCR, video disc player
or Camcorder equipped with
an S video output jack
Connecting a VCR, video disc player
or Camcorder not equipped with
an S video output jack
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Chapter 2: Using Basic Features
Watching TV Programs.............................................34
Using Closed Caption
Using Convenient Features
Muting the sound - MUTING
Keeping the displays on-screen - DISPLAY
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37
37
37
Precautions
Welcome
Important information..............................................5
6
Using the On-Screen Menus
Adjusting Color Registration (CONVERGENCE)....................24
Setting CABLE ON or OFF..........................................26
Presetting TV Channels............................................28
Welcome to the Sony EXR/V series. By following the instructions in this manual, you will be able to enjoy the
advanced technology which brings you useful features and high quality viewing.
About the manual
This manual covers six different models. The illustrations
are based on model KP-61 VIS. If a particular function does
not apply to your model, this will be noted in the manual.
We highly recommend that you read this manual before
using your projection TV, to set up and make connections
safely and to make maximum use of the many functions.
Then keep the manual handy for future reference.
Features
Sony’s unique features
• The multi-band VHF/UHF/CATV tuner lets you receive up
to 125 cable channels, for a total of 181 po^ble off-air
and cable channels.
• The built-in Multichannel TV Sound (MTS) decoder lets
you receive stereo programs and Second Audio Program
(SAP) broadcasts.
• You can receive superior VCR playback by connecting a
VCR with an S video output jack to the S VIDEO IN jack.
• You can receive hi-fi sound by connecting an audio
system to the audio output jacks.
• View the dosed caption and the text by using Closed
Caption.
EXRAf series speciai features
• Automatically preset all receivable channels with AUTO
PROGRAM.
• Switch quickly between two channels, using JUMP.
• Watch another TV channel, video or cable image as a
window picture, using Picture-in-Picture.
• Operate the projection TV, plus Sony and most other
manufacturers' video equipment, a cable converter box
and a Sony multi disc player with the supplied Remote
Commander, using the Pre-Programmed feature.
• Call up on-screen menus to set time-related functions
(ON/OFF TIMER, CHANNEL BLOCK. DAYLIGHT
SAVING), to customize the screen (CH CAPTION, VIDEO
LABEL) and to adjust the picture and sound.
• Set optional video equipment on the projection TV. by
mounting the optional VCR Tray (see the separate VCR
Tray installation instructions).
Preface
EXR/V series advanced technology
• Dynamic Picture^ system adjusts picture contrast
automatically to produce more detail in both bright and
dark areas of the picture.
• Velocity Modulation (VM) circuitry produces dean and
sharp black and white contrasts.
• Dynamic Focus™ drcuitry automatically focuses the
scanning electron beam for enhanced sharpness over the
entire picture, espedally at the comers.
• Trinitone™ control allows you to adjust the picture’s color
temperature (tint) for the best possible color.
Important Information
Please read the following information on using and maintaining the projection TV, for optimum viewing quality.
Picture quality
• Poor color registration (the red, green and blue signals do
not overlap properly) may be caused by the influence of
the earth’s magnetism. Correct this with the
CONVERGENCE adjustment (pp. 24 > 25).
• Avoid touching the screen, and take care not to scratch
the surface with hard objects.
• Displaying a still picture for long periods of time, for
instance, when using the FREEZE function (p. 42) or
when operating a video game or personaU computer, may
damage the picture tube. To avoid this, keep the picture
contrast level low (PICTURE adjustment, pp. 44 - 45).
Illumination
To obtain a clear picture, do not expose the screen to direct
illumination or direct sunlight. If possible, use spot lighting
directed down from the ceiling.
The floor and walls should not be of a light>reflecting
material. If necessary, cover them with dark carpeting or
wallpaper.
Installation
• To prevent intemaü heat built-up, do not block the
ventilation openings.
• Do not instaül the projection TV in a hot or humid place, or
in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical vibration.
• Avoid operating the projection TV at temperatures below
5*C (41 »F).
• After transporting the projection TV directly from a cold to
a wann location, or if the room temperature he» changed
suddenly, pictures may be blurred or show poor color over
portions of the picture. This is because moisture has
condensed on the mirrors or lenses inside the projection
TV. Let the moisture evaporate before using the projection
TV.
• Avoid placing the projection TV on a slanted or uneven
floor.
Maintenance
• Save the original shipping carton and packing material to
use if you ever have to ship your projection TV. For
maximum protection, repack your projection TV as it was
originally packed at the factory.
• To keep the cabinet looking brand-new, periodially deem it
with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a
cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution.
Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine, or
abrasive cleansers since these will damage the cabinet.
As a safety precaution, unplug the projection TV before
cleaning it.
• To remove dust from the front of the screen, unplug the
projection TV and wipe it gently with a soft cloth slightly
dampened with water or a mild detergent solution, using
vertical strokes only. Then wipe it again with a dry, soft
cloth. Never use solvents or thinners for cleaning
purposes.
• If the picture turns dark after the projection TV has been in
use for a long period of time, it may be necessary to clean
the inside of the projection TV. Consult qualified service
personnel for this.
If
II
3.3
Preface
15
K^napier i: oftiung up
Ë. Unpacking and Viewing Area
Carefully follow the instructions on the outside of the
packing carton to unpack the projection TV.
1
Notes
• The supplied accessories are packed in the bottom of the carton.
Be sure not to throw them away.
• Keep the original carton and packing materials to safely transport
the projection TV in the future.
A Check to make sure that the following is included:
Universal Remote Commander
RM-Y112A (1 ) (for KP-41EXR96)
RM-Y115(1) (for other models)
with 2 size AA (R6) batteries
If the Remote Commander is missing, contact your dealer.
Place the projection TV in a cool, dry place where the
ventilation openings at the sides are not blocked.
3
Optimum viewing area
Plug the projection TV power cord into an AC 120 volt
power outlet.
4
For further precautions, see p. 2.
Chapterl: Setting Up
Locating Controls and Connectors
For details, see the pages Indicated by the numbered black circles #i
Front
STEREO Indicator lamp ® ®
* Buttons with the same function are also located
on the Remote Commander (p. 10).
Chapter 1: Setting Up | y
Locating Controls and Connectors
Front inner panel
KP-61V15
■tST
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Tsr
pVIDEOaiN-,
VIDEO L-AUDIO-R
VIDEOS IN (input) jacks
(VIDEO/L(MONO)AUDIO-R) <000
DEMO RETURN ^MENU
* Buttons with the same function are also located
on the Remote Commander (p. 10).
Note
The instructions in this numual are based for the most
part on operating the projection TV with the Renwte
Commander. You can also use the buttons on the
projection TV that have the same function.
Remote Commander (with the video control cover closed)
> SLEEP button O
• POWER button*
.TV/VIDEO button*
. ANT/AUX(antenna/auxlliary)
button (RM-Y1 IS only) O Ô
•JUMP button O
•ENTER button
•CH (channel) -i-/-buttons*
RM-Y112A: KP-41EXR96
RM-Y115: KP-46V15
KP-46V16
KP-53V15
KP-53V16
KP-61V15
> VOL (volume) +/- button*
000
•TV/CABLE BOX selector
* Buttons with the same function are
also located on the projection TV
(p.7).
Note
If the TV/CABLE BOX selector is set to
CABLE BOX, the Remote Commander is
able to control a connected cable box, not
the projection TV (p. 70). Set the selector
to TV to control the projection TV with the
Remote Commander.
0
101 Chapter 1: Setting Up
Remote Commander (with the video controi cover open)
About battery life
Under normal operation, batteries will last up to half a year.
If the Remote Commander does not operate property, the
batteries might be worn out. Replace both of them with new
ones.
To avoid damage from possibie battery leatrage
Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the Remote
Commander for a fairly long time.
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Chapter 1: Setting Up
Making Antenna Connections
Although you can use either an indoor or outdoor antenna with the projection TV, an outdoor antenna will
provide you with better picture quality.
You can receive cable TV by connecting a cable supplied by your local cable company.
Connecting a VHF, UHF or VHF/UHF combination antenna , or CATV cable
Check your antenna cable type. If you have 75-ohm coaxial cable (round), attach an F-type connector (not
supplied). If you have 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat), attach a 300-75 ohm adaptor (not supplied).
Using 75ohm coaxial cable (round)
Prepare the end of the cable by attaching the F-type
connector as shown below.
1
7 mm (V4 inch) 10 mm (% inch)
F-type connector
3 mm (Vft inch)
Plug the connector into the VHF/UHF terminal at the
rear of the projection TV.
2
Using 300-ohm twin>lead cable (fiat)
Prepare the end of the cable by attaching the 300-75
ohm adaptor as shown below.
1
300-75 ohm
Loosen with
a screwdriver.
Attach the
cable and
fasten with a
screwdriver.
Plug the adaptor into the VHF/UHF terminal at the rear
of the projection TV.
adaptor
Í ■ V
■■ '
•l* ■ s
(Rear of projection TV)
VHF/UHF
* Most combination antennas are equipped with a signal splitter.
Remove the splitter and attach the appropriate connector.
Chapter 1: Setting Up 113
Making Antenna Connections
Connecting both VHF and UHF antennas
UHF
Use an EAC-66 UA/ mixer (not supplied).
VHF
Connecting both VHF/UHF antennas and
a CATV cable (except for KP-41EXR96)
AUX
t
TO
CONVERTER
9-
VHF/UHF
Note
Do not connect anything to the TO CONVERTER terminal in this
case.
Connecting a cable with a pay cable TV system
converter/decoder (except for KP-41EXR96)
-0ID=
AUX
CATV
cable
VHF/UHF
antenna cable
Prepare the VHF antenna cable using the appropriate
connector (p. 13).
1
Connect the cable to the U/V mixer.
Connect the U/V mixer to the VHFAJHF terminal.
3
When you use the U/V mixer
Snow and noise may appear in the picture when viewing
cable TV channels over 37 (W + 1).
=an>^
TO
CONVERTER
'OD=
75-ohm coaxial cable
(not supplied)
A
03
VHF/UHF
Pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals
and require special converters (decoders) in addition to the
normal cable connection.
* The special converter/decoder will be supplied by the cable
company.
CATV
C8d}le
141 Chapter 1: Setting Up
Connecting Other Equipment
After making these connections, you wiii be abie to do the foiiowing:
• View the piayback of video tapes • Record TV programs • Record one TV program whiie viewing another program
Connecting a VCR, video disc player or Camcorder equipped with an S video output jack
: Signai flow
to S video input
YC-15V/30V
(not suppiied)
to
S video
output
(Rear of projection TV)
to VHF/UHF
»
S
^9
Preparing for use
1 Turn on the projection TV.
2 SetS-VtDEOt0’’OM"(p.48).
3 Press TVAfiDEO on the projection TV or on the Remote
Commander so that ‘ViOE01” appears on the screen.
To return to TV mode
Press TV/ViDEO or CHANNEL +/- on the projection TV,
or press TV/ViDEO, CH +/- or 0 - 9 and ENTER on the
Remote Commander so that a channei number appears
on the screen.
Note
You can watch both a TV and a VCR image at once, using
Picture-in-Picture (pp. 40 •• 43).
to VHFAiHF output
Operating the equipment
To operate the video equipment, refer to the instruction
manuai that comes with the equipment.
You can operate a Sony VCR or video disc player, or
a non-Sony VCR with the supplied Remote Commander.
For details, see "Using the Pre-Programmed Remote
Commander” (pp. 66 - 72).
About S video input
Video input and output signals can be separated into Y
(luminance or brightness) and C (chroma or color) signals.
Usually these two signîüs are combined in a VCR and sent
as one signal to a projection TV. Separation of the Y and C
signals prevents them from interfering with one another,
thereby improving picture (especially color) quality.
This projection TV is equipped with S video input jacks
through which these separated signals can be input directly.
Chapter 1: Setting Up
15
Connecting Other Equipment
Connecting a VCR, video disc player or Camcorder not equipped with an S video output jack
: Signal flow
(Rear of projection TV)
Preparing for use
1 Turn on the projection TV.
Press TV/VIDEO on the projection TV or on the Remote
Commander so that “VIDEO 1“VIDEO 2" or “VIDEO 3*
appears on the screen.
VIDE01 : for equipment connected to VIDEO 11N
VIDEO 2: for equipment connected to VIDEO 2 IN
VIDEO 3: for equipment connected to VIDEO 3 IN
Chapter t: Setting Up
16
Operating the equipment
Same as p. 15.
To return to TV mode
Press TV/VIDEO or CHANNEL +/- on the projection TV,
or press TV/VIDEO, CH +/- or 0 - 9 and ENTER on the
Remote Commander so that a channel number appears
on the i
If you try to use equipment that is connected to the front and rear
VIDEO 3 IN jacks at the same time, the picture will be distorted.
Be sure you turn off one piece of equipment first,
if you have connected to a Camoorder’s input jacks, do not
connect to the prelection TVs input jacks.
You can labei each of the video input modes (p. 55).
You do not need to select a video mode when you use the direct
play function (pp. 71 - 72).
If you connect a monaural VCR, connect the audio output of the
VCR to the L (MONO) jack of VIDEO IN (1,2 or 3). The monaural
sound will be heard from both speakers.
Connecting two vCRs (equipped with an S video output jack) for tape editing
; Signal flow (Rear of projection TV)
r ■ ■
r. ■ .
f ■
\ *
Preparing for use/Operating the equipment
Same asp. IS.
* It Is not necessary to ccnnect to the MONITOR OUT 8 VIDEO
jack to receive the S video input signal. You can make the
connection as shown aiMve, or connect the MONITOR OUT
Jacks to the VCR for recording, using the VMCei0S/820S
connector (not supplied).
to
MONITOR OUT
S VIDEO*
RK-74A
(not supplied)
to audio
input
VCR
(for recording)
Nets
Do not change the input signal while editing through MONITOR
OUT, or the output signal will also change.
Caution
Video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such material may be contraty
to the provisions of the coji^ght laws.
YC-15V/30V
(not supplied)
to S video
input
s
I
ifgnai will also cnanga.
Same asp. 15.
Chapter 1: Setting Up
uu I, or me ouipui signal win aiso oriange.
Same asp. 15.
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Connecting Other Equipment
Connecting two VCRs (not equipped with an S video output jack) for tape editing
Signal flow
to video
input
(for playback)
to video!
output
(Front inner panel)
to audio
input
VCR
to audio
output
1
1
1
1
t
to video
input
(Rear of projection TV)
VCR
(for recording)
to video
input
to video
output
to audio
input
VMC-810S/820S
(not supplied)
Preparing for use
1 Turn on the projection TV.
2 Press TV/VIDEO on the projection TV or on the Remote
Commander so that “VIDE01“VIDEO 2" or “VIDEO 3“
appears on the screen.
VIDE01: for equipment connected to VIDE011N
VIDEO 2: for equipment connected to VIDEO 2 IN
VIDEO 3; for equipment connected to VIDEO 3 IN
Notes
• If you try to use equipment that is connected to the front and rear
VIDEO 3 IN jacks at the same time, the picture will be distorted.
Be sure you turn off one piece of equipment first.
• If you have connected to a Camcorder's input jacks, do not
connect to the projection TV’s input jacks.
• If you connect equipment to the rear VIDEO 3 IN S VIDEO jack,
you cannot receive the output signal from the VIDEO 3 OUT
VIDEO jack.
Chapter 1: Setting Up
18
VMC-810S/820S
(not supplied)
Watching a different image whiie dupiicating
The VIDEO 3 OUT jacks only output the signal from the
VIDEO 3 Input jacks.
If you connect a VCR for playback to the front or rear VIDEO
3 IN jacks, and a VCR for recording to the VIDEO 3 OUT
jacks to duplicate your recorded tapes, you can watch input
images different from the image being output for recording.
To watch a different input image
Press TV/VIDEO on the projection TV or on the Remote
Commander to select the input image you want to watch.
Preparing for useAdjusting the sound level
Display the mode set menu and set SPEAKER to
“CENTER" to cut off the projection TV speaker sound
(p. 52), and listen to the projection TV’s sound solely
through the audio system speakers.
If you connect a stereo audio system to AUDIO (VAR) OUT,
leave the amplifier volume, bass and treble controls at their
mid position, and adjust the level with the VOLUME +i-
buttons on the projection TV or the VOL +/- buttons on the
Remote Commander.
Using the projection TV speakers as center speakers
You can only connect a Dolby* Pro Logic-compatible
amplifier to CENTER SPEAKER IN; always make the
connection as shown above. Never connect to the right
If you connect a stereo system to AUDIO OUT or a
monaural system to CENTER SPEAKER IN, adjust the
speaker volume with the amplifier controls.
• Always turn off the amplifier power before connecting to CENTER
SPEAKER IN.
• Always match the speaker cord and tenninal colors when making
the connection.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. Additionally licensed under one or more of the
Note
By connecting to AUDIO (VAR) OUT, you can adjust the bass,
treble and balance, or select an SRS (Sound Retrieval System) or
an MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) mode, using the on-screen
menus (pp. 49-51).
following patents: U.S. numbers 3,632,886,3,746,792 and
3,959,590. “DOLBY* and the double-D symbol CElare
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Chapter 1: Setting Up
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Using the On-Screen Menus
The following flow chart shows the different levels of on-screen menus that you can use to make various
adjustments and settings. See the indicated pages for instructions on using each feature.