Sony KP-61V45, KP-53V45, KP-48V45 Owner’s Manual

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Color Rear Video

Projector

Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

KP-48V45
KP-53V45

KP-61V45

© 1997 by Sony Corporation

Note on Caption Vision

This television receiver provides display ot tek,\'i_ioH closed
captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules.

Note on 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.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,

NE PAS OUVRIR

PRECAUCION

RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO

CAUILUN : i U HLDUCI- IHE RISK Uf LLL(_Ikilb _tiObK,

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

NO ABRIR

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK),

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

I his >3_bol is intended to dlelt tile ubcr to tile

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.

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.

Note on convergence adjustment

Before you use your projection TV, make sure to adjust
convergence. For the procedure, see page 17.

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
inteference 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.

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 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.

2-EN

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-Y901.
MODELS: KP-48V45 / 53V45 / 61V45.

Please keep this notice with the instruction manual.

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear ot the

projection TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided
below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony

dealer regarding this product.
Model No.

Serial No.

4 Welcome[
4 Precautions

Getting Started

5 Step 1: Installing the projection TV
6 Step 2: Hookup

16 Step 3: Setting up the remote control
17 Step 4: Setting up the projection TV automatically

(AUTO SET UP)

21 Changing the menu language

Operations

22 Watching the _IV
24 Watching two programs at one thne---PIP/l'&P

(Twin View TM)/CH INDEX

26 Freezing the picture (FREEZE)
26 Adjusting the picture (VIDEO)

27 Adjusting the color temperature (TRINITONE)

28 Selecting the video mode (VIDEO)
28 Adjusting the sound (AUDIO)
29 Using audio effect (EFFECT)
30 Selecting stereo or bilingual programs (MTS)
31 Setting the speaker switch (SPEAKER)
32 Setting audio out (AUDIO OUT)
32 Setting daylight saving time (DAYLIGHT SAVING)
33 Setting the clock (CURRENT TIME SET)
33 Setting the timer to turn the projection TV on and

off (ON/OFF TIMER)

34 Customizing the channel names (CHANNEL CAPTION)
35 Blocking out a channel (CHANNEL BLOCK)

36 Setting your favorite channels (FAVORITE CHANNEL)
37 Setting video labels (VIDEOLABEL)

38 Setting Caption Vision (CAPTION VISION)
38 Operating video equipment

41 Operating a cable box or DBS receiver

Additional Information

42 Troubleshooting

43 Specifications
44 Index to parts and controls

A6 Index

The captions in parentheses indicate menu n.m_es.

3-Ebl

]hank)ou lol f,_JChd>Jllg the _olly _olor l<ear Video
Projection TV. Here are some of the features you will
enjoy with your projection TV:

• On-screen menus that let you set the picture quality,

sound, and other settings.

• Two tuner Picture-in-Picture (PIP) that allows you
to watch another TV channel, video or cable image

as a window or left picture.

• SRS (SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM) that allows

you to receive realistic sound that recaptures audio

"clues" originally present but masked in the

recording process so that the action seems to
happen all around you.

• SAVA SPEAKER option of the AUDIO menu that
lets you take advantage of the Sony SAVA series
speaker system's surround sound and super woofer
mode when you connect it to the projection TV.

• S-Link TM that allows you to automatically change
the TV's input mode, turn on the VCR, and play a
tape by just pressing the VCR's play button. This
feature is originally designed by Sony. (Feature
available when using a Sony S-Link TM capable

VCR.)

About this manual

The instructions in this manual are for models KP-
48V45, KP-53V45, and KP-61V45. Before you start

reading this manual, please check your model number,
located at the rear of the projection TV.
Model KP-53V45 is used for illustration purposes in
this manual. Any differences in operation are clearly

indicated in the text, for example "KP-48V45 only."

The differences in specifications are indicated in the

text.

Instructions in this manual are based on use of the

remote control, You can also use the controls on the
projection TV if they have the same name as those on

the remote control.

I}us plojectlt_l I V tq._cl,ires tJJl cxtrenlely high _oltagc.

Fo prevent fire or electric shock, please follow the

precautions below.

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.

• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet,
unplug the projection TV and have it checked by
qualified personnel before operating it further.

• 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, pull it out by the plug. Never

pull the cord itself.

For details concerning safety precautions, see the supplied

leaflet "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS."

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 using vertical strokes only. 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 build-up, 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 has
changed suddenly, the picture may be blurred or show
poor color. This is because moisture has condensed on

the mirror or lenses inside. If this happens, let the
moisture evaporate before using 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 reflecting material. If necessary, cover them
with dark carpeting or wall paper.

Getting Started

For the best p_cture quality, install the projection IV
within the areas shown below.

Carrying your projection TV

• KP-48V45153V45 only
Be sure to grasp the areas indicated when carrying the

projection TV, and to use more than two people.

(Rear of projection W)

Optimum viewing area (Horizontal)

Optimum viewing area (Vertical)

(

)

• KP-61V45 only

Carry your projection TV by the casters.

Preparing for your projection TV

Before _ou use your projection TV, adjust convergence.
For the procedure, see "Step 4: Setting up the projection

TV automatically (AUTO SET UP)" on page 17.

Getting Started I 5-EN

Although },ou _all use either an indoor or outdool _
antenna with your projection TV, we recommend that

you connect an outdoor antenna or a cable TV system

to get better picture quality.

Connecting an antenna

Connecting an antenna/cable TV
system without a VCR

To cable or antenna

(Rear of projection TV)

Cable

VHF/UHF

To cable box

If your cable company requires you to connect a cable
box, make the connection as follows:

(Rear of projection TV)

VHF/UHF

-,,,,

Connect your antenna cable to the VHF/UHF antenna
terminal. If you cannot connect your antenna cable
directly to the terminal, follow one of the instructions
below depending on your cable type.

A

• VHF only
or

• VHF/UHF
or

• Cable

B

• VHF only

or

• UHF only
or

• VHF/UHF

C

• VHF

and __F

• UHF

75-ohm coaxial cable

300-ohm twin lead cable VHF/UHF

Antenna connector

75-ohm coaxial cable

--.---_ ===J_ (not supplied)

300-ohm twin lead cable

(Rear of projection TV)

VHF/UHF

(Rear of projection TV)

(Rear of projection TV)

EAC-66 UtV mixer

Cable box

To cable box and cable

(Rear of projection TV)

Cable box

75-ohm coaxial
cable (not supplied)

CATV cable

AUX

TO

CONVERTER

VHF/UHF

Pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals
requiring a cable box* in addition to the normal cable

connection.

* The cable box will be supplied by the cable company.

Note

• You cannot watch the signal through an AUX connector as a
window picture.

To cable and antenna

(Rear of projection TV)

CATV cable

AUX

Notes

• Most VHF/UHF combination antennas have a signal splitter.
Remove the splitter before attaching the appropriate connector.

• If you use the U/V mixer, snow and noise may appear in the
picture when viewing cable TV channels over 37.

6-EN I Getting Started

TO

CONVERTER

Antenna cable

Note

• Do not connect anything to the TO CONVERTER connector in
this case.

VHF/UHF

Connecting an antenna/cable TV system with a VCR

For details on connection, see your VCR instruction
manual.

Before making the connection, disconnect the AC

power cords of the equipment to be connected.

To a conventional VCR

Note

• To connect a monaural VCR, connect the audio output of the
VCR to AUDIO-L (MONO) of VIDEO 1/3 IN on the projection

TV.

Without a cable box

(Rear of projection TV)

IN

VIDEO 1 VIDE03

TV

@

VIDEO (yellow) _

AUDIO-L (white) _

AUDIO-R (red) --_

/

AUX I

©1

TO I

CONVERTER I

©1

VHF/UHF I VHF/UHF

VMC-810S/820S
(not supplied)

L

After making these ¢om_ections, you will be able to do
the following:

• View the playback of video tapes

• Record one TV program while viewing another
program

• Watch two TV programs at once using PIP

Antenna cable

VCR output

_ VHF/UHF

__0o,o v,o_oo0_--I

_'"__ [___t_A_tonnacab,e

iN _ VHF/UHF

outputs

_ ideo and audio

input

With a cable box

AUDIO-L (white)

(Rear of projection TV)

IN OUT

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 "rv MONITOF AUDIO

S VIDEO, _

V,DED_'_

VIDEO (yellow) i_ ,_

AUDIO-R (red) --_

_-@

(V_,R/FIX)

aux i

CONVERTER I

@1

VHF/UHF I VHF/UHF

VMC-810S/820S

(not supplied)

1

Antenna cable

VCR

LINE --

AUDIO VIDEO OUTI_ 1

• • • Video _'_ VHF/UHF

_ _ _ andaudio _input

r_ | _ rl_--_ cable

t VHF/UHF

output Antenna

,N I Splitter (not supplied)

Getting Started 7 -EN

To an S video equipped VCR

If your VCR has an S VIDEO output connector, make
the following connections.

Whenever you connect the cable to the S VIDEO input
connector, the projection TV automatically receives S
video signals.

Without a cable box

(Rear of projection TV)

IN OUT

VIDEO t VIDEO 3 TV _IONITOF

AUDIO

(VAR/FIX)

AUX

©

CONVERTER

@

TO

S VIDEO -

AUDIO-L (white) i

AUDIO-R (red) -

With a cable box

S VIDEO

(Rear of projection TV)

IN OUT

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 "IV _ONITOI_ AUDIO

(VAWFIX)

VHF/UHF

RK-74A
(not supplied)

1

I

YC-15V/30V
(not supplied)

AUX

@

TO

CONVERTER

@

VHF/UHF

Antenn_ L_ble

VCR

I AUDIO VIDEO SVIDEO

OUT ))_

LINE

__]/_ udio S video

outputs output

Antenna cable

_ VHt/UHt

output

OUT _]4 E_ Ante a Lable

IN -- VHF/UHF

input

S VIDEO --

AUDIO-L (white) I

AUDIO-R (red)

RK-74A

(not supplied)

1
I

YC-15V/30V
(not supplied)

Note

• Video signals are composed of Y (luminance) and C (chroma)

signals. The S connection sends the two signals separately

preventing degradation, and gives better picture quality
compared to conventional connections.

8-EN I Getting Started

VCR

I _NE __AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO OUT_-IIN[_

h h Audi° R Svideo _VHF/UHF

outputs output input

_[_:_ _ _][___=OUT LI_ _ _ CAa_lel ' ,,d
_-J ] Splitter

(not supplied)

Connecting a DBS receiver

For details Ollconnection, see the inMruction n_,mual ot
the DBS (Digital Broadcasting Satellites) receiver.

To a projection TV

(Rear of projection TV)

IN OUT

VIDEO 1 I VIDEO 3 TV MONITOR AUDIO

(VAR/FIX)

S VIDEO @

V,DEO

@ ®

VIDEO (yellow) _

AUDIO-L (white)

AUDIO-R (red) --_

Note

• You can use the S VIDEO connector or the composite video
connector for the video connection.

To a projection TV and VCR

/

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

L

Cable or cable box

DBS receiver

II I1_11 IN AUDIO VIDEO SVIDEO

outputs output
Audio l I Video

DBS receiver

VHF/UHF [_L Antenna

)__ LINEIN I Satellite

Cable or cable box

OUT )) _ _ --I LINEINI Satellite

--_ IN IAUDIO VIDEO SVlDEO [_

'_ LINEOUTI inputantenna

I I

_4 Antenna

LINEOUT] iapuet na

(Rear of projection TV)

IN OUT

VIDEO 1 VIDEO3 TV _ONITOR AUDIO

S VIDEO @

V,OE0

AUDIO-L (white) --

AUDIO-R (red)-

VIDEO (yellow) ,_

(VAPJFIX)

AU

@1

T(

CONVERTER J

@1

VHF/UHF I

F-type cable

(not supplied)

VMC-810S/820S (not supplied)

outputs output
Audio l I Video

Audio

inputs

x_ Video

input

Video

output

;VIDEO LIN_EIN /

VCR

LINE OUT /

Getting Started

Connecting a camcorder

Use this connection to view a camcorder picture.

(Front of projection IV)

VIDEO
(yellow) _

Video and

ud,o outputs _/nMoC.s8ulOp_18(_ S

Notes

• To connect a monaural camcorder, connect the audio output of
the camcorder to AUDIO-L (MONa) of VIDEO 2 INPUT on

the projection TV.

Connecting an audio system

When connecting audio equipment, see page 28 for

more information.

(Rear of projection TV)

VIDEO 1 !IDEO 3 TV

S VIDEO

@- @5@-

IN

I

OUT

MONITOF AUDIO

{VAR/FIX)

-@

-@-@5@-

-0 @+@-

0©

AUX

®

TO

CONVERTER

©

VHF/BHF

AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

• To connect a call/c_.)rdel cHuIppcd with the 5 video OLItJ_)LII.,

connect the S video output of the camcorder to the S VIDEO
connector of the projection TV.

AUDIO OUI-L
(white)

RK-74A (not supplied)

1

AUDIO OUT-R
(red)

iJX Set the amplifier's

d _ function to line input.

Note

• You can adjust the bass, treble, and balance, or select surround

(page 29) or an MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) mode (page 30)
with the supplied remote control.

O-EN Getting Started

inputVV J_J

o=o11 1

Line _ _ i__ _

Stereo amplifier

Connecting two VCRs for tape editing using MONITOR OUT

You can record input images displayed on the screen.
This type of connection should be used only when you
connect from the line input of one VCR, and from the
line output of a second VCR.

(Rear of projection TV)

v,o.o,'%.o._v o.%.,v.._o

S VIDEO

VCR(for playback)

I AUDIO VIDEO OUT_'_

outputs

_ ideo/audio

1

VMC-810S/820S
(not supplied)

Notes

• Do not change the input signal while editing through

MONITOR OUT, or the output signal will also change.

• You can use the S video jack to connect a VCR for playback

and the composite video connector to connect a VCR for
recording.

E

----- AUDIO-R (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

VIDEO (yellow)

/

K n

) I

_ON_

FITER

)1

AHFI VCR (for recording)

__)I [ Li__IL/NEAUDIOVIDEO

i w m

inputs

v

VMC-810S/820S
(not supplied)

• When connecting a single VCR to the projection TV, do not
connect the MONITOR OUT to the VCR's line input, while at

the same time connecting from the projection TV's VIDEO IN
connectors to the VCR's line output, as shown below.

_ ideo/audio

1

(Rear of projection TV)

DO NOT CONNECT IN THIS WAY.

Getting Started I 11"EN

Connecting an amplifier with Dolby Pro Logic decoder

If you use an amplifier with Dolby Pro Logic decoder
instead of the projection TV's audio system, you can
still use the projection TV's center speaker. See

"Setting the speaker switch (SPEAKER)" on page 31.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories

Licensing Corporation. Additionally licensed under Canadian
patent number 1,037,877. "Dolby," the double-D symbol [113

and "Pro Logic" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.

(Rear of projection IV)

IN OUT

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 TV MONITOR AUDIO

(VAR/FIX)

CENTERI_PEAKER

G

30W(NOM}

60W(MAX) 16_

CENTERSPEAKERIN (_

Amplifier with Dolby*
Pro Logic decoder

CENTERSPEAKER IN @

,p er ,0eo,or

.ear, I r,t" ar

Note

• Verify that the impedance rating of your amplifier's center
output is compatible with the TV's input.

Front I (R)
speaker I

(L) I

$ VIDEO

U IO

AUDIO(VARmX)_

OUT L (white) _ y

RK-74A (not supplied) )

Y

AUDIO (VAN/I-I×)
OUT R (red)

12"EN Getting Started

Connecting a Sony SAVA series speaker system

If you have a Sony SAVA series speaker system, connect

your speakers to the AUDIO (VAR/FIX) OUT jacks (or
MONITOR OUT jacks) on the rear of the projection TV
with the audio cable supplied with the speakers. You
can take advantage of the speakers' Dolby Pro Logic
surround system and super woofer mode, and control

them with the supplied remote control. When

connecting a Sony SAVA series speaker system, see

page 31 for more information.

(Rear of projection TV)

S VIDEO

IN

VIDEO 1 I VIDEO

@

OUT

TV _IONITOR AUDIO

(VAR/FtX)

AUX

©

TO

CONVERTER

®

VIDEO

-0@

J

r

ui,°

CONTROL S OUT "

Audio cord supplied m
with the speakers

AUDIO (_AR/FIX)

OUT L (white)

2>

AUDIO (VAR/FIX)
OUT R (red)

SAVA series speaker system

RK-G34, etc. (not supplied)

I

IlNL

IlNR

==:z_==

CONTROL S IN

Front left

Getting Started I 13-EN

Using the S-Link function with S-Link capable Sony VCRs

lhe S-Link feature allows you to operate the projection
TV and VCR with the S-Link function in the following

ways:

* When you press the VCR's play button, the

projection TV's input mode is automatically
changed to video input which is connected, and the
VCR starts playing a tape.

• You can turn off the projection TV and VCR
together using the SYSTEM OFF button (see page

40 for details).

CENTER SPEAKEF

IN

VCR

AUDIO VIDEO

U.E,. @ @ @ S-.,NK

LiNE OUT_ )_ [_

I I I

Audio/video cable
(not supplied)

20W(NOM)

40W(MAX)16(]

L

Notes

• The projection IV ma_ maltu]_ction it you L_)tULcctthe S-Link

cable to the projection TV without connecting the other end of
the cable to the VCR,

• When making the S-Link connection, be sure to insert all the
connectors firmly.

(Rear of projection TV)

IN OUT

S VIDEO

I

S-LINK VIDEO 1 ---_ _ _

I

IDEO VII 0 3 I TV IMONITORI AUDIO

VIDEO (yellow)

--AUDIO R (red)

-AUDIO L (white)

I (VAPJFIX)

Connecting other Sony equipment with CONTROL S jack

This feature allows you to control your projection TV

and other Sony equipment with one remote control.

To control other Sony equipment with the projection
TV's remote control, connect the input of the

equipment to CONTROL S OUT jack on the projection
TV.

(Rear of projection TV)

VIDEO1 VIDEO3 TV AONITORAUDIO

SVIOEO

VIDEO @ @-@-©

IN out

(VAR_IX)

@-@-@--@
@-@-@-®

14EN I Getting Started