Sony KP-57XBR10W, KP-65XBR10W User Manual

Projection TV

Projection TVProjection TV

Operating Instructions

4-080-199-11 (1)

KP-57XBR10W KP-65XBR10W

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 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 , keep the brightness and contrast functions at low settings. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern 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 because they are the result of misuse.

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 on page 25.

Note to CA TV sy stem 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 occ u r 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 authority to operate this equipment.

This document is for the remote control RM-Y907 MODELS: KP-57XBR10W, KP-65XBR10W

Please k eep this notic e with the instruction manual.

As an ENERGY STAR P artner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

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 tre inserées à fond sans en laisser aucune partie à decouvert.

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.

Open Here For Table of Contents and Remote Control Graphics

Remote Control

MUTING

Remote Control

Remote ControlRemote 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.

For a detailed expla nation of most buttons, se e “Watching the TV” on page 26.

SLEEP

(page 27)

POWER

DVD/

AV1/2/3/

MUTING

DISPLAY

VCR

SAT/

CABLE

DVD/MDP

switch

(page 54)

VCR/DVD/

MDP

operation

buttons

(page55)

CODE SET

(pages 54,

56)

MTS

(page 37)

AV 1 2 3 DVD/MDP

CODE SET

WIDE MODE TV/VIDEO

MTS

1 4 7

FUNCTION

DVD/VCR SAT/CABLE

RECTV/VCR

ANT

SLEEP

DVD MENU

TITLE

(page26)

DISPLAY

(page 27)

TV/SAT/

PICTURE

MODE

(page 36)

GUIDE/[CC]

(pages 27, 56)

WIDE MODE

(page29)

JUMP

(page 26)

(page 36)

VOL +/–

(page26)

RESET

(pages 37, 38)

MUTING

OFF

AUDIO SWAP

TV/SAT

PICTURE

MODE

DVD/

DISPLAY

DVD/VCR SAT/CABLE

FUNCTION

FREEZE

POSITION

GUIDE ACTIVE

WIDE MODE TV/VIDEO

1 4 7

JUMP

VOL CH

RESET

VCR

2 5 8 0

POWER

SAT/

CABLE

ZOOM IN

LEFT RIGHT

ANT

3 6 9

ENTER

Getting to know the

POWER

(pages 26, 56)

FUNCTION

(pages 26, 56)

PIP/P&P/ CHANNEL INDEX

(pages 30 - 34)

TV/VIDE O

(page27)

ANT

(page26)

0-9 buttons

(page 26)

Getting to know the Getting to know the buttons on the remote

buttons on the remote

buttons on the remote buttons on the remote control

control

controlcontrol

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

Button color

Black:Press to select the

component you want to cont rol; e.g. VCR/MDP/DVD Player, SAT/CABLE, or projection TV.

Green:Buttons relevant to po w e r

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

ENTER

(pages 26, 54)

Label color

White:TV/VCR/MDP/DVD

CH +/–

(page 26)

Player/SAT/CABLE operation buttons

Yellow:PIP, P&P, and CHANNEL

INDEX operation buttons

Joystick

(page 23)

Blue:SAT operation buttons Pink:DVD Player operation

buttons

Table of Contents

Table of ContentsTable of Contents

Before You Begin

Before You BeginBefore You Begin

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

Using this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

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

Installing and Connecting

Installing and Connecting Installing and Connecting the Projection TV

the Projection TV

the Projection TVthe Projection TV

Carrying Your Projection TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installing the Projection TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Mounting the Rear Speakers (not su pplied). . 6

Connector Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

Connecting Directly to a Cable or an

Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting a Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting an Antenna/Cable TV

System to a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting a VC R and Pro ject ion TV to

a Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting a DTV (Digital Television)

Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting a Satellite Receiver

(SAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting a Satellite Receiver

(SAT) and VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Connecting a Camcorder . . . . . . . . . .16

Connecting Two VCRs for Tape

Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Connecting a DVD Player With S Video

or Composite Video Out put

Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Connecting a DVD Player With

Component Video Output

Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Connecting an AV Receiver . . . . . . .20

Connecting an Audio System . . . . . . .21

Connecting an Amplifier That Supports

Dolby Pro Logic Decoder . . . . . . .22

Basic S e t Up

Basic S e t UpBasic S e t Up

Using the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Setting Up the Projection TV Automatically 24 Adjusting the Convergence Automatically

(FLASH FOCUS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Using Your New Projection

Using Your New Projection Using Your New Projection

TVTV

Watching the TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Watching Digital TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Watching the Picture in Wi de Screen Mode

Automatically — AUTO WIDE . . . . . . . .28

Watching the Picture in Wide Screen Mode

Manually — WIDE MODE. . . . . . . . . . . 29

Watching Two Prog r a ms at One Time

— PIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Watching Two Prog r a ms at One Time

— P&P (Twin View™). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using CHANNEL INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Adjusting Your SET UP

Adjusting Your SET UP Adjusting Your SET UP (menus)

(menus)

(menus)(menus)

Learning Menu Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using the VIDEO Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using the AUDIO Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Adjusting the Speaker Volume for

Customized Surround Mode . . . . . 38

Using the TIMER Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Using the WIDE SCREEN MODE

Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Using the CHANNEL SET UP Menu. . 41

Setting and Selecting FAVORITE

CHANNEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Setting FAVORITE CHANNEL

manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Resetting FAVORITE CHANNEL

choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Using FAVORITE CHANNEL . . . . 44

Using the SET UP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Using the PARENTAL CONTROL Feature 47

Activating the PARENTAL CONTROL

feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Selecting a Custom Rating . . . . . . . . 49

Changing the Password . . . . . . . . . . . 51

What the Ratings Mean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Additi onal Operations

Additi onal OperationsAdditi onal Operations

Operating Video Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Setting the Manufacturer’s Code . . . 54

Operating video equipment . . . . . . . . 55

Operating a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver

(SAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Setting the Manufacturer’s Code . . . 56 Operating a cable box or satellite

receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Additi onal In formation

Additi onal In formationAdditi onal In formation

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories

Licensing Corporation. Additionally licensed under Canadian patent number 1,037,877. “Dolby,” the double-D symbol ; and “Pro Logic” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation

Before You Begin

Before You BeginBefore You Begin

Welcome!

Thank you for pu rchas ing the So n y Pro jection TV. This manual is for models KP-57XBR10W and KP-65XBR10W.

Model KP-57XBR10W is used for illustration purposes.

The features you will enjoy include:

• “1080i Capable,” enabling you to receive the 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i digital TV formats. By using the VIDEO 5 (DTV) IN jacks, you can connect a DTV (digital televisio n) receiver to view DTV programs. The VIDEO 5 (DTV) IN jacks also func tion as R/ G/B connectors with SYNC signal (HD/VD), but are not compatible with a computer’s 5BNC video output connectors.

• WIDE SCREEN MODE, allowing you to watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in wide screen mode (16:9 aspect ratio).

• AUTO WIDE, allowing you to select the wide screen mode automatically.

• PARENTAL CONTROL, enabling you to block programs that are unsuitable for your children.

• DRC (Digital Reality Creation), a technology unique to Sony, allowing you to obtain a finer, more detailed picture with four-times higher density than the conventional NTSC picture. (not available for input from the VIDEO 5 (DTV) IN jacks)

• MID (Multi Image Driver), a newly developed device, allowing you to enjoy the following features and, at the same time , to use your projecti on TV easily. (not available for input from the VIDEO 5 (DTV) IN jacks)

— Picture & Picture (P&P) with zo om -in function

(Twin View™) — Pict ure-in-Picture (PIP) — C HANNEL INDEX, allowing you to view and

choose from twelve programs — FAVORITE CHANNEL, allowing you to view

and choose from eight of your favorite channels

• FLASH FOCUS, allowing you to adjust convergence automatically.

•Two Y/P

• Four AUDIO/VIDEO/S VIDEO inputs.

B/PR inputs for DVD Player connection

(480p format capability is on the VIDEO 5 (DTV) IN jacks).

Before You Begin

Using this Manual

We recommend that you carefully review the contents of the following four sections in the order prov id ed to e ns ur e tha t y o u fu lly un de rs tan d th e operation of your new projection TV.

Installing and Connecting the Projection TV

This sec tio n gu id e s y o u th ro u g h y o ur in itial se t up. It shows you how to install your projection TV, to connect your ne w components and to connect to the antenna and cable.

Basic Setup

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

Using Y o ur New Pro j ec ti o n TV

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

Adjusting Your Set Up (menus)

This section teache s you how to a cc ess o nscreen 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.

Precautions

Safety

SafetySafety

• Operate the pr ojection 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 int o th e ou tlet, contact your dealer.

• If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet, unpl ug the projection TV im mediately and have it checked by qualified service perso nnel before operating it further.

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

For details concerning safety precautions, see “Important Safeguards” on page 3.

Note on cleaning

Note on cleaningNote on cleaning

Clean the cabinet of the projection TV with a dry soft cloth. To remove du st fro m th e sc re en , w ipe it gently with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be remo ved with a cloth slig h tly dampened with solution of mild so ap and w arm wa te r. Never use strong solvents su ch 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 insid e of the projec tion TV. Consult qualified service personnel.

Installing

InstallingInstalling

• To prevent internal heat buildup, do not bl ock 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 temperature 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 co lor. In this case, please wait a few hours to let the moist u re 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 direct ed 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.

Important Safeguards

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

Carefu l ly o bserve an d comply with all warnings, caution s and instruc t ions place d on the set, o r described in the operating in s tructions or service manual.

WARNING

WARNINGWARNING

To guard a gainst injury, the following basic safety precautions should be observ ed in the installation, use, and servicing of the set.

Use

UseUse

Power Sources

This set shou ld be operated only from the type of po wer source indicated on the serial/model p lat e. 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 b attery po wer, ref e r to the ope rating instructio n s .

Grounding or Polarization

This se t is equippe d with a pola rized A C pow er 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 pl u g will fit into the power ou tlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If yo u are un able to insert t h e plug fully into the ou tlet, 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.

Alt ernate 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 electric ian to h a v e a su ita bl e ou tle t ins ta lle d. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.

Overloading

Do no t o verl oad w all ou tlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in f ir e o r electric shock.

Always turn the set off when it is not to be us ed. W he n the set is left una tte nd e d a nd unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet as a precaution against

the pos sibility of an internal malfunctio n that could create a fire hazard.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the set th rough 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 us e at tachments not recommended by the manufact ur er, as they m ay cause hazards.

Cleaning

Unplu g th e s et fr om the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly damp e ne d w ith w a te r for cleaning the exterior of the set.

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Before You Begin

If a snapping or popping sound from a projection TV set is continuous or frequent while the projec ti o n TV is operating, unplug the projection TV and consult your dealer or service technician. It is normal for

make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off.

Installation

InstallationInstallation

some projection TV sets to

Water a nd Moisture

Do not use pow er -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, etc.

Accessories

Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, table or shelf. The set ma y fal l, causing serious injury to a child or a n adult, and serious damage to the set. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufa ctur er for the specific mod el of pr ojectio n TV.

An appliance and cart combin a tio n sh ou ld b e moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combin a tio n to o v e rtu rn .

Ven tilation

The slots and ope nings in the cabinet and i n the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventila ti o n. To ensure reliable operation of th e set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or cov er ed.

- Never cove r t h e slots and openings with a c loth or other m aterials.

- Never block the slots and openings by plac ing the s et on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

- Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or bu i lt- 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 d irect sunlight.

Power-Cord Protection

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

Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an

outdoo r anten na is in stalled , follo w th e prec aution s below.

An outd oo r a nte n na sy stem should no t be loc ate d in the vicinity of overhea d power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such p ower lin e s or circuits.

WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONT A CTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTA CT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FAT AL.

Be sure th e antenna syste m is grounde d so as to provide some protection against v oltage surges an d built-u p static charges.

Section 810 of the Natio nal E lectr ical C ode (NE C) in USA an d Se ctio n 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 th e gr ou n ding electrode.

Antenna Grounding According to the

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

Ground clamp

Electric service equipment

NEC: National Electrical Code

Anten na lea d-in wire

Antenna discharg unit (NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21)

Ground clamps

Power servic e 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 un us ed f or lo ng p er iods o f tim e, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenn a. This will p revent damage to the receiver due to lightning and power-line surges .

Service

ServiceService

Damage Requiring Service

Unplu g the se t fro m th e w a ll ou tle t an d refe r servicin g to qualifie d service pe rsonnel und er the following cond itio n s:

- When th e power cord or

plug is damaged or fra yed.

- If liqu id has been spilled into the set.

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

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

- If the set doe s not operate normally when follow ing the operating instructions. Adjus t on ly thos e c o ntro ls that are specified in the

operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may resu lt in dam age an d will o ften re quire exten siv e wo rk by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation.

- Wh en the set e xhibits a dis tinct chang e in performance—this indicates a need for service.

Servicing

Do no t attem pt to servic e the

set yourself since opening

the cabinet may expose you

to dangerous vo ltage or other hazard s. R e fer a ll serv ic in g to qu a lif ied se rvic e 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 manufact ur er th at h ave the same characteristics as the orig inal parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or o ther ha za rd s.

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform ro uti ne saf ety checks (as sp ecif ie d b y the manufa ct ur er) t o 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 se rvice technician to dispose of the set.

Before You Begin

Installing and Connecting

Installing and Connecting Installing and Connecting the Projection TV

the Projection TV

the Projection TVthe Projection TV

Carrying Your Projection TV

Carrying the projection TV requ ires three or m ore people.

The projection TV has be en equ ippe d with casters for easy m o v ement on a hard su rf ace. P lease m o v e your projection T V using the casters.

Installing the Projection TV

Recommended viewing area

Recommended viewing area Recommended viewing area (Horizontal)

(Horizontal)

(Horizontal)(Horizontal)

60˚

60 60˚

min. 2.4m (approx. 8 ft.)

min. 2.1m (approx. 7 ft.)

65"

57"

Recommended viewing area

Recommended viewing area Recommended viewing area (Vertical)

(Vertical)

(Vertical)(Vertical)

min. 2.4m (approx. 8ft.)

65"

min. 2.1m (approx. 7ft.)

57"

Mounting the Rear Speakers (not supplied)

For enhanced surround effect, connect the rear speakers to your projection TV .

REAR SPEA K E R O U T R to th e te rminal on the other one.

Note:

• When you use a speaker other than one that we recommend, use a speaker with maximum inpu t power of more than 20 W and impedance of 8 ohms.

(Rear of projection TV)

REAR SPEAKER OUT(MIN 8

Speaker cord

(not supplied)

Speaker SS-MB115 (not supplied) etc.

)

Speaker SS-MB115 (not supplied) etc.

Connecting the rear speakers

Connecting the rear speakersConnecting the rear speakers

Using the speaker cords, connect REAR SPEAKE R OUT L on your projection TV to the

speaker terminal on one rear speaker, and connect

Installation

InstallationInstallation

For optimum surround effect, mount the rear speake rs in the following p l aces (as shown in the illustration):

• on a wall, as high as the l istener’s ears.

• on a table, as high as the listener’s ears.

Projection TV

(Rear of projection TV)

Left rear speaker

Rear speaker

Right rear speaker

Connector Types

You may find it necessary to use some of the following co n n e ctor ty pe s du ring set up.

Coaxial cable

Coaxial cableCoaxial cable

Standard TV cable an d an tenna ca ble

Plug Type

Push int o co n n e ctio n .

Screw-on Type

Scre w into connection.

S Video cable

S Video cableS Video cable

High quality video cable for enhanced picture quality

Align guides and push into connec tion.

Audio/Video cable

Audio/Video cableAudio/Video cable

Push into connection.

V ideo - Yellow Audio (Left) - White Audio (Right) - R ed

Some DVD P lay e rs ar e equipped with the following three vide o conn ec tors.

Y - Green

(CB, Cb or B–Y) - Blue

(CR, Cr or R–Y) - Red

Component video cable for a DTV

Component video cable for a DTV Component video cable for a DTV receiver

receiver

receiverreceiver

Push in to connection.

G/Y - Green B/PB - Bl u e

R - Red

R/P HD - Gray VD - Black

CONTROL S cable

CONTROL S cableC ONTROL S cable

Sony cable for CONTROL S connections. These features are exclusive to Sony products and allow greater control of all Sony equipment.

Push into connection.

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Installing and Conn ec ting th e Projec tion TV

About the

About the CONTROL S IN/OUT

About the About the jacks

jacks

jacksjacks

CONTROL S IN/OUT

CONTROL S IN/OUT CONTROL S IN/OUT

To control other Sony eq uipment with the project io n T V ’s remo te co nt ro l, co nn ec t th e CONTROL S IN ja ck of the equipment to the CONTROL S OUT jack on the projection TV with the CONTROL S cable.

T o control the projection TV with a remote control for another Sony product, connect the CONTROL S OUT jack o f the equipment to th e CONT ROL S IN jack on the projection TV with the CONTROL S cable.

CONTROL S

IN OUT

VIDEO 4

VIDEO 5 (DTV)

HD VD

Y/G

(MONO)

B/B

R/R

AUDIOCOMPONENT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO

CONTROL S

IN OUT

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3

AUX

OUT

SELECT

VHF/UHF

VIDEO

AUDIO

Making Connections

Connecting Dir ectly 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).

(Rear o f

projection TV)

VHF/UHF

(Rear of

projection TV)

VHF/UHF

• VHF only or

• VHF/UHF or

• Cable

• VHF only or

• UHF only or

• VHF/UHF

75-ohm coaxial cable

300-ohm twin lead cable

Antenna connector

75-o

• VHF

m coaxial cable

(Rear o f

projection TV)

VHF/UH

and

• UHF 300-ohm twin lead cable

Cable or antenna

Cable or antennaCable or antenna

EAC-66 U/V mixer (not supplied)

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

(Rear of projection TV)

Cable

Cable and antenna

Cable and antennaCable and antenna

VHF/UHF

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)

CATV cable

Antenna cable

AUX

VHF/UHF

Select Cable or ANT mode by pressing ANT on the rem ote co ntr ol .

Connecting a Cable Box

TV)

Some pay cab le T V sy ste m s use sc ra mb le d or encoded signals that require a cable box* to view all channels.

Also, set CABLE to ON in the CHANNEL SET UP menu. (see page 41)

Cable

IN OUT

*cable box

Note:

• If you will be controlling all channel selection through your cable box, you should conside r using the CHANNEL FIX feature. (see “CHANNEL FIX” on page 42)

Cable box and cable

Cable box and cableCable box and cable

Some pay cab le T V sy ste m s use sc ra mb le d or encoded signals requiring a cable box* only for certain channe ls (e .g . HBO, SHOWTIME, etc.)

*cable box

ear of Projection

VHF/UHF

(Rear of Projection TV)

AUX

For this set up, you can switch between scrambled channels (through your cable box), and normal (CA TV) 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 56)

• During PIP , P&P, CHANNEL INDEX or FAVORITE CHANNEL viewing, the AUX input can only be viewed in the mai n picture.

• If you are connecting a ca ble box through the AUX input and would like to switch between the AUX and normal (CATV) input, you should consider using CHANNEL FIX. (see “CHANNEL FIX” on page 42)

Installing and Conn ec ting th e Projec tion TV

CATV cable

(unscrambled chann els)

VHF/UHF

Connecting an Antenna/Cable TV System to a VCR

Attach the coaxial cable from the incoming cable connection or antenna to IN on the VCR.

Using a coaxial cable, connect OUT on the VCR to VHF/UHF on the projection TV.

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, Red-AUDIO Right).

* If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use

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

Note:

• If you are connecting a monaural VCR, connect only the single audio out put to the left (MONO) input on the projection TV.

S VIDEO

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

(Rear of projection TV)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

(MONO)

CONTROL S

IN OUT

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

VIDEO AUDIO-L AUDIO-R

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

VIDEO 5 (DTV)

HD VD

Y/G

(MONO)

B/B

R/R

AUX

OUT

SELECT

VHF/UHF

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIOCOMPONENT

Coaxial cable

VCR

AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO

LINE

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

VHF/UHF

Cable/ Antenna

Connecting a VCR and Projection TV to a Cable Box

Disconnect all po w er sources before making any connections.

Conne ct the single (inp ut) jac k of t he sp litter to the incoming cable connection, and connect the other two (ou tp ut) jacks (using the coa xial cable) to IN on t he cable box and V HF/UHF on the projection TV.

Using a coaxial cab le, conn ec t OU T on the cable box to IN o n the VCR.

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, Red-AUDIO Right).

* If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use

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

Note:

• To view scrambled channels through the cable box, select the vide o in p ut wh ic h the cable box is connected to by pressing TV/VIDEO.

S VIDEO

(Rear of projection TV)

VIDEO 4

VIDEO 5 (DTV)

HD VD

Y/G

(MONO)

B/B

R/R

AUDIOCOMPONENT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO

CONTROL S

IN OUT

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3

VIDEO AUDIO-L AUDIO-R

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

LINE

LINE OUT

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

AUX

OUT

SELECT

VHF/UHF

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

VCR

VHF/UHF

Cable box

Coaxial cable

OUT

Installing and Conn ec ting th e Projec tion TV

Cable/ Antenna

Splitter (not supplied)

Connecting a DTV (Digital Television) Recei ver

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

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

Connecting a DTV (digital

Connecting a DTV (digital Connecting a DTV (digital television) receiver with the Y/P

television) receiver with the Y/P

television) receiver with the Y/Ptelevision) receiver with the Y/P

(component video input) jacks

PPPPR

(component video input) jacks (component video input) jacks

Attach the coaxial cable from the roof antenna to VHF/UHF on the DTV receiver.

Using three VIDEO cables, connect Y, PB and P

R of COMPONENT VIDEO OUT on the

DTV receiver to Y, P

B and PR of VIDEO 5

(DTV) IN on the projection TV.

Using an AUDIO cable, connect LINE OUT on the DTV receiver to AUDIO of VIDEO 5 (DTV) IN on the projection TV (WhiteAUDIO Left, Red-AUDIO Right).

Select VIDEO 5 by the TV/VIDEO button.

Select the SET UP menu and set DTV INPUT to Y PB PR. (see “DTV INPUT” on page 47)

Note:

• Some DTV receiver terminals may b e labeled differently. If so, connect as f o llows: Connect Y (green) to Y. Connect P Connect P

(blue) to CB, Cb or B-Y.

(red) to CR, Cr or R-Y.

////

BBBB

VMC-10HG (not supplied)

S VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

(MONO)

CONTROL S

IN OUT

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

VIDEO 5 (DTV)

HD VD

Y/G

(MONO)

B/B

R/R

AUX

OUT

SELECT

VHF/UHF

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIOCOMPONENT

DTV receiver

VHF/UHF

(DTV)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO OUT

1 2 3

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO-R

AUDIO-L

RK-74A (not supplied)

Roof Antenna

Connecting a DTV (digital

Connecting a DTV (digital Connecting a DTV (digital television) receiver with the G/B/R/

television) receiver with the G/B/R/

television) receiver with the G/B/R/television) receiver with the G/B/R/ HD/VD jacks

HD/VD jacks

HD/VD jacksHD/VD jacks

Attach the coaxial cable from the roof antenna to VHF/UHF on the DTV receiver.

Using a component video cable for DTV receiver, connect G, B, R, HD and VD of VIDEO OUT on the DTV receiver to G, B, R, HD and VD respectively of VIDEO 5 (DTV) IN on the projection TV. If the DTV receiver is equipped with the Y/P P

R jacks, proceed to step 2 in “Connecting a

DTV (digital television) receiver with the Y/ P

B/PR (component video input) jacks on page

12.

Using an AUDIO cable, connect AUDIO OUT on the DTV receiver to AUDIO of VIDEO 5 (DTV) IN on the projection TV (WhiteAUDIO Left, Red-AUDIO Right).

Select VIDEO 5 by the TV/VID EO button.

Select the SET UP m en u and se t DT V IN P U T to R.G.B. (see “DTV INPUT” on page 47)

Disconnect all po w er sources before making any connections.

Installing and Conn ec ting th e Projec tion TV

Component video cable for DTV receiver (not supplied)

HD VD

AUX

OUT

SELECT

VHF/UHF

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO

AUDIOCOMPONENT

AUDIO-L

DTV receiver

VHF/UHF

(DTV)

Roof Antenna

RK-74A (not supplied)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO OUT

R G

1 2 3 4

VIDEO OUT

GBHD

HD VD

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO

G B

CONTROL S

IN OUT

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

VIDEO 5 (DTV)

Y/G

B/B

R/R

AUDIO-R

HD VD

Connecting a Satellite Receiver (SAT)

Connect the cable from the satellite antenna to the sate lli te receiver.

Attach the coaxial cable from the incoming cable connection or antenna to VHF/UHF on the projection TV.

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 L eft, RedAUDIO Right).

Note:

• To view input fro m th e s atellite receiver, select the video input which the satellite receiver is connected to by pressing TV/VIDEO on the remote control.

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

(MONO)

(Rear of projection TV)

CONTROL S

IN OUT

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3

S-VIDEO AUDIO-L

VIDEO 4

VIDEO 5 (DTV)

Y/G

B/B

R/R

AUDIO-R

RK-74A (not supplied)

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.

Satellite antenna cable

Satellite receiver

SATELLITE IN

LINE OUT

AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO

S VIDEO

VHF/UHF

OUT

HD VD

(MONO)

Cable/ Antenna

AUX

OUT

SELECT

VHF/UHF

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIOCOMPONENT

Connecting a Satellite Receiver (SAT) and VCR

Disconnect all po w er sources before making any connections.

Connect the cabl e from the satellite antenna to the satellite recei ver.

Attach the coaxial cable from the inco ming cable connec tion or antenna to VHF/UHF IN on the VCR .

Using a coaxial cab le, conn ec t VH F /UH F OUT on the VCR to VHF/UHF on the projection TV.

Using AUDIO and S VIDEO* cables, connect AUDIO an d S VIDEO O U T o n th e sa te llite receiver to AUDIO and S VIDEO IN on the VCR.

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, Red-AUDIO Right).

* If your VCR or satellite receiver is not equipped

with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VID EO ca ble.

Note:

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

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

(MONO)

(Rear of projection TV)

CONTROL S

IN OUT

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3

VIDEO AUDIO-L

VIDEO 4

VIDEO 5 (DTV)

HD VD

Y/G

(MONO)

B/B

R/R

AUDIO-R

VMC-810S/820S (no t supplied)

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

AUX

OUT

SELECT

VHF/UHF

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIOCOMPONENT

SATELLITE IN

LINE OUT

Satellite antenna cable

AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO

S VIDEO

Satellite

VHF/UHF

receiver

OUT

YC-15V/30V (not supplied )

Installing and Conn ec ting th e Projec tion TV

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

VCR

AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO

LINE

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

VHF/UHF

Cable/ Antenna

Connecting a Camcorder

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

Using AUDIO and S VIDEO* cables, connect AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT on the camcorder to AUDIO and S VIDEO IN on the right side panel inside the drop-down panel on the front of the projection TV (White-AUDIO Left, Red-AUDIO Right**).

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 cam corder,

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

(Inside the drop down panel on the Front of projection TV)

–

S VIDEO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

YC-15V/30V (not supplied)

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

(MONO) AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO-L

AUDIO-R

Push to open.

Audio/video outputs

Camcorder

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