If, after reading the following instructions, you
have additional questions related to the use of
your Sony projection TV, please call one of the
following numbers.
Customers in the continental United States
contact the Direct Response Center at:
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
Customers in Canada contact the
Customer Relations Center at:
(416) 499-SONY (7669)
Table of Contents
Welcome!.................................. 1
Precautions
Using This Manual
Installing and Connecting the
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Projection TV
Carrying your projection TV.....................2
Installing the Projection TV
Mounting the Supplied Rear Speakers
Connector Types
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear
of the 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. li?:
Serial No.
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40
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48
52
54
55
58
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Remote Control
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(page 26)
VTR1/2/3/DVD/
MDP (page 52)
VCR/DVD/MDP
operation
buttons (page 53)
CODE SET
(page 52, 54)
MTS (page 27)
MUTING.
(page 25)
SYSTEM OFF
(page 27)
TV/DBS/
PICTURE MODE
(pages 35»54)
GUIDE/ CC (page 26)
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MENU
(page 34)
VOL +/-
(page 25)
RESET
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FUNCTION
(pages 25, 52)
PIP/P&P/
CHANNEL
INDEX
(pages 28-
33)
TV/VIDEO
(page 27)
ANT
(page 27)
0-9 buttons
(page 25)
ENTER
(pages 25, 52)
CH +/-
(page 25)
Joystick
(page 22)
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
Black
...............
Press to select the component
you want to control; e.g. VTR
(VCR)/MDP/DVD Player,
DBS (Direct Broadcast
Satellite)/CABLE, or projection
TV.
Green .............. Buttons relevant to power
operations, like turning the
projection TV, DBS/CABLE, or
VTR (VCR)/MDP/DVD Player
I or a detailed cxfilanatiuii of most buttons, see
"Watching the TV" on page 25.
DBS operation buttons.
DVD Player operation buttons.
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
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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
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
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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 page 24.
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 authority to operate this
equipment.
This document Is for the remote control RM-Y902
MODELS: KP-53XBR200, KP-61XBR200
Please keep this notice with the instruction manual.
As an ENERGY STAR Partner,
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 être insérées à fond sans en laisser
aucune partie à découvert.
Welcome!
Precautions
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Color
Rear Video Projection TV. This manual is for
models, KP-53XBR200 and KP-61XBR200.
Model KP-53XBR200 is used for illustration
purposes.
The features you will enjoy include:
• 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.
• MID (Multi Image Driver), a newly
developed device, allowing you to enjoy
the following features and, at the same
time, to use your projection TV easily.
- Picture & Picture (P&P) with zoom-in
function (Twin View'^h
- Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
- CHANNEL INDEX, allowing you to
view and choose from twelve
programs
- FAVORITE CHANNEL, allowing you to
view and choose from eight of your
favorite channels
• AUTO FOCUS, allowing you to adjust
convergence automatically.
• S-Link^“, allowing you to synchronize
some operations of your projection TV
with those of other Sony components.
• One Y / Pb / Pk input for DVD Player
connection.
• Five AUDIO / VIDEO / S VIDEO inputs.
Safety
• Operate the projection TV only on 120 V
AC.
• The plug is designed, for safety purposes,
to fit into the wall outlet only one way. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully into
the outlet, contact your dealer.
• I£,,any liquid or solid object should fall
inside the cabinet, unplug the projection TV
immediately and have it checked by
qualified service personnel before operating
it further.
• If you will nof be using the projection TV
for several days, disconnect the power by
pulling the plug itself. Never pull on the
cord.
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.
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.
• If fhe 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. In this case, 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.
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insTdHing and Connecting die Projection T
Tliis manual is divided into four major
sections. We recommend that you carefully
review the contents of each section in the
order provided to ensure that you fully
understand the operation of your new
projection TV.
1 Installing and Connecting the
Projection TV.
Carrying your projection TV
Carrying the projection TV requires three or
more people.
The projection TV has been equipped with
casters for easy movement. Please move your
projection TV using the casters.
This section will guide you through your
initial set up. It will show you how to
connect your new components and how
to connect to your antenna or cable.
2 Basic Set Up.
This section will teach you the basic skills
Installing the Projection TV
Recommended viewing area
(Horizontal)
needed to operate your new projection
TV. It will show you how to operate
special functions of the remote control.
3 Using Your New Projection TV.
This section will show you how to begin
using your new projection TV. It will
show you how to use the AUTO SET UP
feature, and how to use your remote
control's features.
4 Adjusting Your Set Up (menus).
This section will teach 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 avisóle.
Recommended viewing area
(Vertical)
Mounting the Supplied Rear
Speakers
For enhanced surround effect, connect the
supplied rear speakers to your projection TV.
Connecting the rear speakers
Using the supplied speaker cord, connect
REAR SPEAKER OUT L on your projection
TV to the speaker terminal on one rear
speaker, and connect REAR SPEAKER OUT R
to the terminal on the other one.
(Rear of projection TV)
installation
For optimum surround effect, mount the rear
speakers in the following places (as shown in
the illustration):
• on a wall, a little higher or lower than the
listener's ears.
• on a table, a little lower than the listener's
e9rs.
• on a corner of wall and ceiling.
(Re I of projectio
Left rear
speaker
^ Right rear
^ speaker
Note:
• Match the colors of the speaker cords and
the terminals. If the colors are reversed,
sound will be distorted.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued)
Connector Types
You mny tind it necessary to use some of the
following connector types during set up.
Coaxial cable
Standard TV cable and antenna connector
Plug Type
Press into connection
Screw-on Type
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S Video cable
High quality video connector for enhanced
picture quality
AudioA/ideo cable
Video - Yellow
Audio (Left) - White
Audio (Right) - Red
(Some DVD Players are equipped with the
following three video connectors.)
Y - Green
Pb (Cb, Cb, or B-Y) - Blue
Pr (Ck, Cr, or R-Y) - Red
GH Screw into connection
^ Align guides and
press into connection
"*■ Press into connection
S-Link/CONTROL S cable
Sony connector for S-Link and CONTROL S
connections. These features are exclusive to
Sony products and allow greater control of
all Sony equipment.
Q Press into connection
Note:
• For S-Link and CONTROL S connections,
you can use the combined S-Link/
CONTROL S cable provided with some
Sony video equipment, or you can
purchase a separate S-Link / CONTROL S
cable (RK-G69HG).
Making Connections
For the best picture quality, a cable TV
system or outdoor antenna is recommended.
Connecting directly to 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 300ohm twin lead cable (see B); still other
homes may contain both (see C).
A
■ VHF only
or
■ VHF/UHF
or
■ Cable
' VHF only
or
' UHF only
or
VHF/UHF
VHF
and
UHF
300-ohm twin lead cable
75-ohm
coaxial cable
300-ohm twin
lead cable
Antenna connector
75-ohm coaxial cable
iW)
(Rear of
projection TV)
VHF/UHF
(Rear of
projection TV)
VHF/UHF
(Rear of
projection TV)
VHF/UHF
EAC-66 U/V mixer
(not supplied)
I
Cable or antenna
Most simple connection. Connection is made
directly from the cable or antenna to the
projection TV.
(Rear of projectiorrTV)
Cable
VHF/UHF
Cable and antenna
You may find it convenient to use the
following set up if your cable provider does
not feature local channels that you are able to
receive using an antenna.
(Rear of projection TV)
CATV cable
Antenna cable
AUX
VHF/UHF
Ijl
Select Cable or ANT mode by pressing ANT
on the remote control.
Connecting a cable box
Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled ctr
encoded signals that require a cable box* to
view all channels.
(Rear of projection TV)
Cable
INOUT
*Cable box
VHF/UHF
Note:
• If you will be controlling all channel
selection through your cable box, you
should consider using the CHANNEL EIX
feature, (see "CHANNEL FIX" on page
45)
Cable box and cable
Some pay cable TV systems use scrambled or
encoded signals requiring a cable box* only for
certain channels (e.g. HBO, SHOWTIME, etc.).
‘Cable box
CATV cable
(unscrambled channels)
(Rear of projection TV)
AUX
VHF/UHF
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 DBS
Receiver" on page 54)
• During PIP, P&P,(ZHANNEL INDEX or
FAVORITE CHANNEL viewing, the AUX
input can only be viewed in the main picture.
• If you are connecting a cable 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 45)
>a and Connecting the Projection TV (continued)
Connecting an antenna/cable TV
system with a VCR
1 Attach the coaxial connector from your
cable or antenna to IN on your VCR.
2 Using AUDIO/VIDEO connectors,
connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your
VCR to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your
projection TV (Yellow-VIDEO, WhiteAUDIO Left, Red-AUDIO Right).
3 Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT
on your VCR to VHF/UHF on your
projection TV.
Note:
• If you are connecting a monaural VCR,
connect only the single audio output to
the left (MONO) input on your projection
TV.
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.
(Rear of projection TV)
Cable
Connecting to an S Video equipped
VCR
1 Attach the coaxial connector from your
cable or antenna to IN on your VCR.
2 Using AUDIO connectors, connect AUDIO
OUT on your VCR to AUDIO IN on your
projection TV (White-AUDIO Left, RedAUDIO Right).
3 Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT
on your VCR to VHF/UHF on your
projection TV.
4 Using an S VIDEO connector, connect
S VIDEO on your VCR to S VIDEO on
your projection TV.
Note:
• If you are connecting a monaural VCR,
connect only the single audio output to
the left (MONO) input on your projection
TV.
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.
(Rear of projection TV)
Cable
SPD——
Installing and Connecting the Proie’:
Connecting a VCR and projection
TV with a cable box
1 Connect the single (input) jack ot the
Splitter to your incoming cable
connection, and connect the other two
(output) jacks (using coaxial cable) to IN
on your cable box and VHF/UHF on your
projection TV.
2 Using a coaxial connector, connect OUT
on your cable box to IN on your VCR.
3 Using AUDIO/VIDEO connectors,
connect AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your
VCR to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on your
projection TV (Yellow-VIDEO, WhiteAUDIO Left, Red-AUDIO Right).
Note:
• To view scrambled channels through your
cable box, select the video input which
your cable box is connected to by pressing
TV/VIDEO.
tion TV (continued)
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.
(Rear of projection TV)
Connecting to an S Video equipped
VCR with a cable box
1 -2 Perform as described on page 8.
3 Using AUDIO connectors, connect
AUDIO OUT on your VCR to AUDIO IN
on your projection TV (White-AUDIO Left,
Red-AUDIO Right).
4 Using an S VIDEO connector, connect S
VIDEO on your VCR to S VIDEO on your
projection TV.
Note:
• To view scrambled channels through your
cable box, select the video input which
your cable box is connected to by pressing
TV/VIDEO.
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.
(Rear of projection TV)
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued)
Connecting a DBS (Direct
Broadcast Satellite) receiver
1 Connect the cable from your satellite
antenna to your DBS receiver.
(Rear of projection TV)
2 Attach the coaxial connector from your
cable or antenna to VHF/UHF on your
projection TV.
3 Using AUDIO connectors, connect
AUDIO OUT on your DBS receiver to
AUDIO IN on your projection TV (White-
AUDIO Left, Red-AUDIO Right).
4 Using an S VIDEO connector, connect S
VIDEO on your DBS receiver to S VIDEO
on your projection TV.
• To view input from the DBS, select the
U
W“W
----
AUDIO-L (white)
video input which your DBS receiver is V \ P--------AUDIO-R (red)
connected to by pressing TV / VIDEO on
the remote control. RK-74A (not supplied)
____
YC-15V/30V (not supplied)
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.
connect AUDIO OUT and S VIDEO on
your DBS receiver to AUDIO IN and S
VIDEO on your VCR.
5 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO connectors,
connect AUDIO OUT and S VIDEO on
your VCR to AUDIO IN and S VIDEO on
your projection TV (White-AUDIO Left,
Red-AUDIO Right).
Notes:
• To view input from the DBS or VCR,
select the video input which your DBS
receiver or VCR is connected to by
pressing TV / VIDEO on the remote
control.
• If your VCR is not equipped with S
VIDEO, connect VIDEO OUT on your
VCR to VIDEO IN on your projection TV
using AUDIO/VIDEO connectors.
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.
(Rear of projection TV)
Satellite antenna
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Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued)
Connecting a camcorder
Use this connection to view a picture directly
from vour camcorder.
Using AUDIO/VIDEO connectors, connect
AUDIO and VIDEO OUT on your camcorder
to AUDIO and VIDEO IN on the front panel
of your projection TV (Yellow-VIDEO, WhiteAUDIO Left, Red-AUDIO Right).
Notes:
• If you are connecting a monaural
camcorder, connect only the single audio
output to the left (MONO) input on your
projection TV.
• If you have an S Video equipped
camcorder, you can use an S Video
connection.