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LCD Projection TV

Operating Instructions GB
Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety
Information” section of this manual.
Retain this manual for future reference.

KF-E50A10
KF-E42A10

© 2005 Sony Corporation


Introduction
Thank you for choosing this Sony product.
Before operating the TV, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Trademark information
• Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP4638258,
4482866. “BBE” and BBE symbol are trademarks of BBE
Sound, Inc.
• TruSurround XT, SRS and symbol are trademarks
of SRS Labs, Inc.
• TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license
from SRS Labs, Inc.
• This TV incorporates
High-Definition Multimedia
Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo
and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks
or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
• WEGA, Grand WEGA, WEGA GATE, Steady Sound,
Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are registered
trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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Table of Contents
Safety Information ....................................... 5 Sound menu ..............................................31
Overview of the remote ............................ 8 Sound Mode ....................................................31
Reset ...............................................................31
Overview of the TV buttons and Treble/Bass/Balance .......................................31
indicators ............................................ 10 Steady Sound ..................................................31
Volume Level ...................................................32
Getting Started Effect ...............................................................32
BBE .................................................................32
1: Installing the TV .................................... 12 Speaker ...........................................................32
Recommended Viewing Area.......................... 12 Audio Out ........................................................32
Carrying Your TV ............................................. 12 Screen menu .............................................33
Preventing the TV from Toppling Over ............ 13 Wide Mode ......................................................33
2: Inserting batteries into the remote......... 13 Auto Wide ........................................................33
3: Connecting an antenna/VCR ................ 14 4:3 Default .......................................................33
Display Area ....................................................34
4: Switching on the TV .............................. 15
Screen Shift .....................................................34
5: Selecting the language.......................... 16 Vertical Size .....................................................34
6: Auto-programming the TV..................... 16 Auto Adjustment ..............................................34
Phase/Pitch .....................................................34
Horizontal Center/Vertical Center ....................34
Watching TV Program menu...........................................35
Watching TV.............................................. 18 Auto Program ..................................................35
TOOLS operation (for TV)................................ 20 Manual Program ..............................................35
Viewing pictures from connected 1Digit Direct ....................................................36
Program Label .................................................36
equipment ............................................ 21
Program Block .................................................36
TOOLS operation
Program Sorting ..............................................37
(for connected equipment)........................ 21
Twin Picture menu.....................................38
Twin Picture .....................................................38
Introducing WEGA GATE Setup menu ...............................................39
Overview of WEGA GATE ........................ 24 Game Mode ....................................................39
Power Management ........................................39
Video Label .....................................................39
Using Settings Language ........................................................39
Video2(Component) ........................................40
Overview of the Settings ........................... 26
Image Shift ......................................................40
Picture menu ............................................. 28 High Altitude ....................................................40
Picture Mode .................................................. 28 Cinema Drive ...................................................40
Display Mode ................................................. 28 Color System ...................................................40
Reset .............................................................. 28 Initial Reset ......................................................40
Iris/Picture/Brightness /Color/Hue .................. 29
Timer menu ...............................................41
Color Temperature ......................................... 29
Sleep Timer .....................................................41
Sharpness ...................................................... 29
On Timer ..........................................................41
Noise Reduction ............................................. 29
DRC Mode ...................................................... 29
DRC Palette .................................................... 30 Using Optional Equipment
Advanced Video ............................................. 30
Connecting optional equipment .................42
Programming the remote ...........................45
Using other equipment with the remote ...........46

Continued

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Additional Information
Replacing the lamp ................................... 48
Specifications ............................................ 50
Troubleshooting ........................................ 52
Index ......................................................... 56

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• Avoid operating the LCD projection TV at temperatures
below 5ºC.
Safety Information • If the LCD projection TV is transported directly from a
cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature has
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the LCD changed suddenly, the picture may be blurred or show
projection TV to rain or moisture. poor color. This is because moisture has condensed on the
Dangerously high voltages are present inside the LCD mirror or lenses inside. If this happens, let the moisture
projection TV. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to evaporate before using the LCD projection TV.
qualified personnel only. • If direct sunlight or other strong illumination shines on the
screen, part of the screen may appear white due to
For general safety: reflections from behind the screen. This is a structural
• Do not expose the LCD projection property of the LCD projection TV.
TV to rain or moisture. Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight.
• Do not install the appliance in a
confined space, such as a bookcase
or built-in cabinet.

• Do not open the rear cover.

• Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, table or


shelf. The set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
an adult and serious damage to the set. Use only a cart or
stand recommended by the manufacturer for the specific
• This set should be operated only from model of LCD projection TV. An appliance and cart
the type of power source indicated on the serial/model combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
plate. excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied appliance and cart combination to overturn.
to your home, consult your dealer or local power
company. For those sets designed to operate from battery
power, refer to the operating instructions.
For safe installation:
• Never cover the slots and openings with
a cloth or other materials.

• When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance, it


indicates a need for service.
• Do not block the ventilation openings.
• Do not use power-line operated sets near water — for For safe operations:
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, • Do not operate the LCD projection TV on anything but
swimming pool, etc. 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
• Do not install the LCD projection TV in hot, humid or • Do not operate the LCD projection
excessively dusty places. TV if any liquid or solid object
falls in it — have it checked
immediately.

• Never push objects of any


kind into the set through the
cabinet slots as they may
• Do not allow anything to touch dangerous voltage
rest on or roll over the points or short out parts that
power cord, and do not could result in a fire or
place the set where the electric shock. Never spill
power cord is subject to liquid of any kind on the set.
wear or abuse. • Leave enough space between the LCD projection TV or
• Do not install the LCD furniture and an outlet so that you can plug in/out easily.
projection TV where it may
be exposed to mechanical
vibrations.
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• Unplug the AC power cord during • Before carrying the LCD projection TV, disconnect any
lightning storm. accessories or cables.
• Do not carry the LCD projection TV
holding the screen edges.

• Do not keep the LCD


projection TV plugged in if
you are not going to use it Caution
for several days. Even if Do not use the LCD projection TV at altitudes higher than
your LCD projection TV is 4000 m, as doing so might cause malfunctions.
turned off, it is still
connected to AC power Cleaning
when plugged into an
Clean the rear cover area of the LCD projection TV
outlet.
regularly. Dust in rear cover area may cause a problem
• Do not pull the power cord to
with the cooling system of the LCD projection TV set.
disconnect the LCD
projection TV. Pull it out by
the plug. • To remove hard contamination, use a cloth moistened with
a solution of mild detergent and water. Do not use a spray
cleaning solution directly to the TV. It should only be used
• Do not plug in too many to moisten the cleaning cloth.
appliances to the same • Clean the cabinet of the LCD
power jack. Do not damage projection TV with a dry soft
the power cord. 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 a
solution of mild soap and warm water. Never use strong
• Do not place any objects on solvents such as thinner or benzine for cleaning. If picture
the LCD projection TV. The brightness decreases over time, it may be necessary to
apparatus shall not be clean the inside of the LCD projection TV. Consult
exposed to dripping or qualified service personnel.
splashing and that no objects • Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this unit. If not,
filled with liquids, such as it may result in electric shock.
vases, shall be placed on the • Do not rub, touch, or tap the surface of the screen with
apparatus. sharp or abrasive items, like a ball point pen or a screw
driver. This type of contact may result in a scratched
• To prevent fire, keep screen.
inflammable objects or naked lights (e.g. candles) away
from the LCD projection TV. About the LCD projection TV
• If a snapping or popping sound from a TV set is • Although the LCD projection TV is made with high-
continuous or frequent while the TV is operating, unplug precision technology, black dots may appear or bright
the TV and consult your dealer or service technician. It is points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly
normal for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or on the screen. This is a structural property of the panel and
popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off. is not a malfunction.
• Give careful consideration to the environment when • When High contrast non-moving images such as station
disposing of batteries. logos and channel numbers are displayed for a long period
of time, there may be some image retention on the screen.
Carry the LCD projection TV in the specified manner This is only a temporary condition. Turning off the power
If you carry the LCD projection TV in a manner other than for a while or letting the TV run on another channel will
the specified manner and without the specified number of eliminate the retained image.
persons, it may drop and a serious injury may be caused. Be
sure to follow the instructions mentioned below. About the AC power cord
• Carry the LCD projection TV with The shape of AC plug varies, depending on the regions.
the specified number of persons (see
page 12).

• Do not carry the LCD projection TV


holding the speaker grill.
• Hold the LCD projection TV tightly when carrying it.

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Projection lamp
• Your LCD projection TV uses a projection lamp as its
light source. It is time to replace the lamp with a new one
(not supplied) when:
– the lamp replacement indicator on the front panel blinks
in red,
– screen images become dark,
– no image appears on the display after prolonged use.
• In rare instances, the bulb may pop inside the lamp unit,
but the lamp unit is designed to contain all of broken glass
pieces inside the lamp unit. (See “Replacing the lamp” on
page 48.)
• When the lamp eventually burns out, you may hear a
noticeable pop sound. This is normal and is inherent in this
type of lamp.
• This television’s lamp contains mercury and should be
disposed of properly. Consult your local authorities
regarding safe disposal. If the lamp is broken during use,
a small amount of mercury may be released. In this
situation, move away from the product and ventilate the
area. In case of accidental contact or inhalation, or if you
feel unwell, consult a physician promptly.
Cooling fan
This LCD projection TV uses a cooling fan. You may hear
some fan noise (depending on the placement of the LCD
projection TV), which may be more noticeable during the
night, or when ambient noise is particularly low.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment


(Applicable in the European Union and other
European countries with separate collection
systems)
This symbol is on the remote control.

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Overview of the remote
1 qf 1 / – Input select / Text hold
In TV mode (page 21): Selects the input source from equipment connected to the
2 qd TV jacks.
3 In Text mode (page 19): Holds the current page.
2 % – Muting (page 18)
4 Mutes the sound.
3 Function buttons (page 45)
5 qs • Selects the connected equipment you want to operate with this remote. The
button of the equipment which the remote can operate lights up when
operation buttons are pressed.
• Used to program the remote to operate Sony video/audio equipment.
6 qa 4 Number buttons
In TV mode (page 18): Selects channels.
7
In Text mode (page 19): Enters the three-digit page number to select the page.
8 q;
5 / – Text (page 19)
9 Displays Text.
6
This button does not work with this model.
7 M/m/</,/ (page 24)
Selects the item and setting when operating WEGA GATE.
8 RETURN
Returns to the previous page when operating WEGA GATE.
9 WEGA GATE (page 24)
Displays WEGA GATE which includes TV List, External Inputs, and Settings.
0 TOOLS (page 20)
Enables you to access various viewing options and change/make adjustments
according to the source and screen mode.
qa / – Info / Text reveal
In TV mode (page 18): Displays information such as current channel number and
screen mode.
In Text mode (page 19): Reveals hidden information (e.g., answers to quizzes).
qs /-/-- – Previous channel (page 18)
Returns to the previous channel watched (for more than five seconds).
When operating DVD, it works as the “Execute” button (page 46).
qd TV "/1 – TV standby (page 18)
Switches off the TV temporarily. The 1 (standby) indicator on the front of the
TV lights up. Press again to switch on the TV from the standby mode.
qf "/1 – Power (page 46)
Switches the VCR, DVD, or audio equipment connected to the TV on or off.

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qg / – Sleep Timer (page 41)
In TV mode (page 41): Activates Sleep Timer.
In Text mode (page 19): Exits the Text service.
qh – TV mode (page 21)
Exits Text mode, or returns to TV mode.
qj – Picture mode (page 28)
qg es
Selects the picture mode.
qh ea
qk 9 – Sound mode (page 31)
qj e; Selects the sound mode.
qk wl ql DVD/VCR operating buttons (page 45)
wk Operates the connected DVD and VCR.
w; VISUAL SEARCH (page 46)
Works with connected equipment which has the visual search function.
wa 2 +/- – Volume (page 18)
Adjusts the volume.
ql
ws DVD/VCR record buttons (page 45)
w; REC: Records the source
REC PAUSE: Pauses recording
wa wj REC STOP: Stops recording
ws wd DVD TOP MENU (page 46)
Displays the top menu of the connected DVD equipment.
wd
wh wf DVD MENU (page 46)
wf
wg Displays the menu of a DVD.
wg POWER SAVING
This function does not work with this model.
wh F1/F2 (page 46)
Selects the function of connected equipment.
wj PROG +/-/ / (page 18)
In TV mode (page 18): Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel.
In Text mode (page 19): Selects the next (+) or previous (-) page.
wk Colored buttons
In Text mode (page 19): Used for Fastext.
wl – Screen mode (page 20)
Selects the type of the wide mode.
e; – Surround (page 32)
Selects the surround sound effect.
ea – Picture Freeze (page 19)
Freezes the current picture to display it on the left screen.
es A/B/ – Text enlarge
In TV mode (page 18): Switches the sound between stereo and mono, or
languages in bilingual programs.
In Text mode (page 19): Switches the text size.
Tip
The PROG+, H (Play), A/B and number 5 buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots
as references when operating the TV.

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Overview of the TV buttons and indicators
To open the panel

To open the front panel of your TV,


WEGA GATE
push up the panel door just under
the mark.
PROG

WEGA GATE

PROG

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 WEGA GATE (page 24)
Displays WEGA GATE.
2
Confirms the selection or setting.
Selects the video equipment connected to the TV’s video inputs.
3 2 +/-/ /
• Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume.
• In TV menu: Moves through the options left ( ) or right ( ).
4 PROG +/-/ /
In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel.
In TV menu: Moves through the options up ( ) or down ( ).
5 indicator (page 41)
Lights up in amber when the Sleep Timer/On Timer is set.
6 indicator
Flashes up in red when the lamp for the light source has burned out.
7 \ 1 indicator
Flashes in green when the light source is preparing to turn on. Lights up in green when the TV is switched on.
Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode. When the lamp door or the lamp itself is not securely attached, the
red indicator will continue to flash in intervals of three blinks at a time (see page 49).
8 Remote control sensor
Point the remote here.
9 1 (page 15)
Switches the TV on or off.

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Projection Lamp
Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source. As
with any lamp, it has lifespan and needs to be replaced
when the lamp indicator flashes or the screen becomes
darker.
Notes
After turning on your TV, it may take a while (1 minute or
less) before the picture appears.
When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark.
Replace the lamp with a new Sony XL-2400 replacement
lamp (not supplied). How to replace the lamp, see page 48.
Warning
The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV
is in use. To avoid eye discomfort or injury, do not look into
the light housing when the power is on.

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Getting Started

1: Installing the TV Carrying Your TV


Carrying the TV requires at least two people. Do not
hold by the pedestal or the front panel of the TV.
Recommended Viewing Area Doing so may cause these parts to break off.
Your viewing position may affect the picture quality.
For the best picture quality, install your TV within the
areas shown below.

Model Viewing distance


KF-E42A10 min. 1.8 m

KF-E50A10 min. 2.0 m

Horizontal Viewing Area


KF-
E5 Do not grasp the
KF- min 0A10
E42 . 2.0 pedestal or the front
min A10 m panel of the TV.
. 1.8
65˚ m
65˚
65
65.˚
When moving the TV, place one hand in the hole on
the lower portion of the TV while grasping the top
with the other hand, as shown in the illustration below.

KF-E42A10

Vertical Viewing Area


KF-
minE50A1
. 2. 0
KF- 0 m
E
min 42A1
. 1.8 0
m

KF-E50A10
30˚
30˚

If you have connected cables and cords, be sure to


unplug them before moving the TV.
Notes
• To ensure the safety of children and the TV, keep children
away from the TV during installation. Climbing on or
pushing the TV or its stand may cause it to fall and damage
the TV.
• When installing your TV against a wall, keep your TV at
least 10 cm away from the wall to provide proper
ventilation.

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Preventing the TV from Toppling Over
As a protective measure, secure the TV as follows.
2: Inserting batteries

Getting Started
Using the TV stand with support belts
Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU-
RG11S (for KF-E42A10)/SU-RG11M (for KF-
into the remote
E50A10) with a support belt designed for your TV.

Notes
• Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.
• Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way.
Certain regions may regulate disposal of the battery.
Please consult your local authority.
• Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old
and new batteries.
Note • Handle the remote with care. Do not drop or step on it, or
When using the SU-RG11S for KF-E42A10 (not supplied)/ spill liquid of any kind onto it.
SU-RG11M for KF-E50A10 (not supplied) stand for your • Do not place the remote in a location near a heat source, or
TV, you must use the support belt. in a place subject to direct sunlight, or in a damp room.

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3: Connecting an antenna/VCR
A

1 To 8 VHF/UHF
(antenna)

Or

Antenna cable (not supplied)


Rear of the TV

B
1 To 8 VHF/UHF
(antenna)

Antenna cable
(not supplied)

To antenna
output 2 To 1
Rear of the TV
(S video input)
VCR 1 3 1 2

S video cable S
Y

(not supplied)
PB/CB

PR/CR
To S video
AUDIO VIDEO
output L
R L (MONO) L
L
VIDEO IN
R
R
VIDEO OUT R

S
To video and 2 To t1/3 (video input)
audio outputs
L (MONO) (audio input)
Audio/Video cable R (audio input)
(not supplied)

l: Signal flow

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1 Connect your antenna with the antenna
cable (not supplied). 4: Switching on the TV

Getting Started
If connecting to an antenna only (A)
Connect the male plug to the 8 VHF/UHF
(antenna) jack on the rear of the TV.
Notes
• Note that one end of the cable has a male plug fitted
while the other end is fitted with a female jack.
• Do not connect the power cord until all other
connections are complete; otherwise, a minimal
current leakage through the antenna and/or other WEGA GATE

PROG

terminals to the ground could occur.


If connecting to a VCR with an antenna (B)
Connect your antenna to the input jack on your
VCR.
Notes
• If you connect a monaural VCR, connect the yellow
plug to t VIDEO (the yellow jack) and the black
plug to AUDIO-L (MONO) (the white jack).
1 Connect the AC power cord to the AC
• If you connect a VCR to the 8 VHF/UHF (antenna) power jack (220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz).
jack, preset the signal output from the VCR to the
program number 0 on the TV.
2 Press 1 on the TV (front side).
• If the S video cable is connected to this TV and the When you switch on the TV for the first time, the
VCR, the S video signal is automatically selected. language menu appears on the screen, then go to
“5: Selecting the language” on page 16.
2 Connect your VCR. When the TV is in standby mode (+ 1 indicator on
Connect the output jack on your VCR to the input the front of the TV is red), press TV +/1 on the
jack on the rear of the TV. remote to switch on the TV.

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5: Selecting the 6: Auto-programming
language the TV
When you switch on the TV for the first time, the After selecting the language, a message confirming
language menu appears on the screen. that the TV starts auto program appears on the screen.
You must tune the TV to receive channels (TV
broadcasts). Do the following to search and store all
available channels.

M/m/</,

Press M/m/</, to select the language


displayed on the menu screens, then press
.
Press to select “Yes”.
Initial Setup
Initial Setup
Please select your language
Please connect cable / antenna
before starting auto program
Start auto program now?

English
Yes No

Select: Enter: End: WEGA GATE


Select: Confirm: End: WEGA GATE

The message confirming that the TV starts auto


program appears on the screen, then go to “6: Auto- m
programming the TV”.
Initial Setup

Program TV System
01 Auto
VHF Low

Press any key to cancel


End: WEGA GATE

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The TV starts searching for all available channels.
This may take some time. Do not press any buttons on

Getting Started
the TV or remote until it is completed.
Once all available channels have been stored, the TV
returns to normal operation, displaying the channel
stored on channel number 1.
Tip
If you press any of the buttons during auto-programming,
auto-programming operation is canceled. To perform auto-
programming again, activate “Initial Reset” in the “Setup”
menu (page 40).
When a message appears for you to confirm the
antenna connections
No channels are found. Check all the antenna
connections and press to start auto-program again.

To change the order in which the channels


are stored on the TV
See page 37.

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Watching TV

Watching TV 1 Press 1 on the TV (front side) to switch on


the TV.
When the TV is in standby mode (" 1 indicator on
the front of the TV is red), press TV "/1 on the
remote to switch on the TV.
2 Press the number buttons or PROG +/- to
select a TV channel.
WEGA GATE
To select one-digit channel numbers, press 0 and
the channel number.
PROG

Tips
• If you press the number button without pressing 0 to select
a one-digit channel, you must wait for two seconds until
receiving the channel.
1 • You can have one-digit channels selected immediately
when you press the number buttons after setting “1Digit
Direct” to “On” (page 36).

Additional operations
To Do this
Turn off the TV Press TV "/1.
temporarily
2 (Standby mode)

Turn off the TV Press 1 on the front side of the


completely TV.

Adjust the volume Press 2 + (increase)


/- (decrease).

Mute the sound Press %. Press again to restore.

Return to the Press /-/--.


previous channel
watched (for more
than five seconds)

Select the surround Press . For details, see


sound effect page 32.

Switch the TV Press . For details, see


automatically to the page 41.
standby mode after a
specified time period
– Sleep

Switch the sound Press A/B/ .


2 between stereo and
mono, or languages
in bilingual programs

Display the on-screen Press / .


information

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To access Text Notes
• If the signal is very weak, the sound becomes monaural
Press /. Each time you press /, the display changes
automatically.
cyclically as follows: • If the stereo sound is noisy when receiving a NICAM
Text t Text over the TV picture (mix mode) t No program, select “Mono”. The sound becomes monaural,
Text (exit the Text service) but the noise is reduced.
To select a page, press the number buttons or PROG
If the sound of a monaural program is noisy or
+/-.
To hold a page, press / . distorted
To reveal hidden information, press / . Press A/B/ to change the on-screen display from
To change the text size, press A/B/ . “Auto” to “Mono”.

Watching TV
To exit the Text service, press / . Notes
• The “Mono” or “Auto” setting is memorized for each
Tips program position.
• You cannot receive a stereo broadcast signal when
• Ensure that the TV is receiving a good signal, or some text
“Mono” is selected for the program position.
errors may occur.
• Most TV channels broadcast a Text service. For
information on the use of the service, select the index page Picture Freeze
(usually page 100). Freezes the TV picture (e.g. to make a note of a
• When four colored items appear at the bottom of the Text telephone number or recipe).
page, Fastext is available. Fastext allows you to access
pages quickly and easily. Press the corresponding colored 1 Press on the remote control.
button to access the page. 2 Press again to return to normal TV mode.

To enjoy stereo or bilingual programs


Switches the sound of NICAM or A2 (German) stereo
system.
Press A/B/ repeatedly until you receive the sound
you want.
The sound will be indicated on the screen as follows.

Broadcasting On-screen display


NICAM stereo NICAM (stereo sound)
Y
Mono (regular sound)

NICAM bilingual NICAM Main (main sound) T


r
NICAM Sub (sub sound)
r
Mono (regular sound)

NICAM monaural NICAM Main (main sound)


Y
Mono (regular sound)

A2 (German) Mono (regular sound)


stereo Y
Stereo (stereo sound)

A2 (German) Main (main sound)


bilingual Y
Sub (sub sound)

Tips
• NICAM is receivable in following countries/regions.
Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand, Malaysia,
Thailand, etc.
• A2 (German) is receivable in following countries/regions.
Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, etc.

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To change the screen mode manually to
TOOLS operation (for TV)
suit the broadcast
Press repeatedly to select Wide Zoom, Normal, You can access the following options quickly by
Full or Zoom. pressing TOOLS. Available items differ depending on
the screen mode and source.
Wide Zoom*
Tools Menu
Close
Freeze
Twin Picture
Enlarges the center portion of the picture. The left and
right edges of the picture are stretched to fill the 16:9 Picture
screen. Sound

Normal Wide Mode


Screen Shift
Vertical Size

Displays the 4:3 picture in its original size. Side bars Item You can
are shown to fill the 16:9 screen. Close Close the Tools Menu.
Note
You cannot select “Normal” when input signals are 720p/ Freeze Freeze the screen (page 19).
1080i.
Twin Picture Display two screens (page 38).
Full Full Screen Returns to Full Screen.
(Appears in Twin
Picture mode.)

Picture Adjust picture (page 28).

Stretches the 4:3 picture horizontally, to fill the 16:9 Sound Adjust sound (page 31).
screen.
Wide Mode Select the screen mode
Zoom* (page 20).

Screen Shift Adjust the screen position by


pressing </,/m/M (page 34).

Vertical Size Adjust the picture size in vertical


direction by pressing m/M
Displays cinemascopic (letter box format) broadcasts (page 34).
in the correct proportions. This menu appears only when
the Zoom mode is selected.
* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off.
Tips
• Alternatively, you can set “Auto Wide” to “On”. The TV
will automatically select the best mode to suit the
broadcast (page 33).
• “Full 1”, “Full 2”, “Normal” and “Zoom” are available for
Wide Mode when PC input is selected.

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TOOLS operation (for connected
Viewing pictures from equipment)
connected equipment You can access the following options quickly by
pressing TOOLS. Available items differ depending on
the screen mode and source.
Switch on the connected equipment, then
press / repeatedly until the correct For video input
input symbol (see below) appears on the
Tools Menu

Watching TV
screen.
Close
On Screen
Input jacks Freeze
Display
Twin Picture
Video 1 Video : 1 (Rear) or
or Audio : 1 (Rear) L(MONO)/R Picture
Video 1 Sound
Video 2 Video : 2 (Side) Wide Mode
or Video : 2 (Side) Y, PB/CB, PR/CR
Screen Shift
Video 2 Audio : 2 (Side) L(MONO)/R
Vertical Size
Video 3 Video : 3 (Rear)
Audio : 3 (Rear) L(MONO)/R

Video : 1 (Rear) Y, PB/CB, PR/CR


Item You can
HD/DVD 1 Audio : 1 (Rear) L/R Close Close the Tools Menu.
Video : 2 (Rear) Y, PB/CB, PR/CR Freeze Freeze the screen (page 19).
HD/DVD 2 Audio : 2 (Rear) L/R
Twin Picture Display two screens (page 38).
HDMI Video/Audio : (Rear) HDMI IN
Audio : (Rear) L/R Full Screen Returns to Full Screen.
(Appears in Twin
PC Video : (Rear) PC (RGB) Picture mode.)
Audio : (Rear) PC
Picture Adjust picture (page 28).
To return to normal TV operation, press .
Sound Adjust sound (page 31).
Note
To view the picture from the component input on the side Wide Mode Select the screen mode
panel, select “Auto” in “Video2(Component)” in “Setup” (page 20).
menu (page 40).
Screen Shift Adjust the screen position by
pressing </,/m/M (page 34).

Vertical Size Adjust the picture size in vertical


direction by pressing m/M
(page 34).
This menu appears only when
the Zoom mode is selected.

Continued

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For PC input
Tools Menu
Close
Picture
Sound
Wide Mode

Item You can


Close Close the Tools Menu.

Picture Adjust picture (page 28).

Sound Adjust sound (page 31).

Wide Mode Select the screen mode.

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Watching TV

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Introducing WEGA GATE

Overview of WEGA GATE


WEGA GATE provides one button access for controlling your TV. It enables you to perform a variety of tasks
intuitively with a control panel on the screen rather than a variety of remote control button presses.
When you press WEGA GATE , you can select from basic TV function: watching TV, viewing external equipment signals,
adjusting TV settings.

1 Press WEGA GATE on the remote.


The WEGA GATE control panel appears.

WEGA GATE
TV List

External Inputs

Settings

Show available TV programs


Select: Enter: End:

2 Press M/m to highlight the item you


want.

3 Press to select.

Press WEGA GATE to exit.

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Using TV List in WEGA GATE
The TV List feature lets you select TV programs from a list of channel labels. You can
assign a label to each channel. (page 36)

1 Select TV List from the WEGA GATE


TV List
control panel and press .
The TV List panel appears. Return

2 Press M/m to highlight the desired TV


01

Introducing WEGA GATE


02
channel and press .
03
04
05

Select: Enter: End:

Using External Inputs in WEGA GATE


The External Inputs feature lets you select equipment that is connected to your TV, such as
a DVD player/PC. You can assign a label to your equipment or skip unused inputs
conveniently. (page 39)

1 Select External Inputs from the WEGA


External Inputs
GATE control panel and press .
The External Inputs panel appears. Return

2 Press M/m to highlight the desired


Video 1 Video 1
Video 2 Video 2
external input and press .
Video 3 Video 3
HD/DVD1 HD/DVD1
HD/DVD2 HD/DVD2

Select: Enter: End:

Using Settings in WEGA GATE


The Settings feature lets you adjust/set the Picture, Sound, Screen, Program, Twin Picture,
Setup or Timer settings. For details, see page 26.

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Using Settings

Overview of the Settings


The following options are available in each menu. 3 Screen
Also, see page in parentheses for details of each menu. Wide Mode (33)
Auto Wide (33)
Options for TV and video input
4:3 Default (33)
Picture
Display Area (34)
Picture Mode Vivid Screen Shift (34)
Reset
Vertical Size (34)
Iris

Picture
Brightness 4 Program
Auto Program (35)
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Manual Program (35)
– Program/TV System/Fine/Skip/Sensitivity/VHF
1 Picture Low/VHF High/UHF
Picture Mode (28) 1Digit Direct (36)
Reset (28) Program Label (36)
Iris/Picture/Brightness/Color/Hue (29) Program Block (36)
Color Temperature (29) Program Sorting (37)
Sharpness (29)
Noise Reduction (29) 5 Twin Picture
DRC Mode (29) On (38)
DRC Palette (30) Off (38)
Advanced Video (30)
– Reset/Black Corrector/Advanced Iris/Gamma/
6 Setup
Clear White/Live Color Game Mode (39)
Video Label (39)
2 Sound Language (39)
Sound Mode (31) Video2(Component) (40)
Reset (31) Image Shift (40)
Treble/Bass/Balance (31) High Altitude (40)
Steady Sound (31) Cinema Drive (40)
Volume Level (32) Color System (40)
Effect (32) Initial Reset (40)
BBE (32)
Speaker (32) 7 Timer
Audio Out (32) Sleep Timer (41)
On Timer (41)

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Options for PC input PC input signal compatibility chart

Resolution
Picture Horizontal Vertical
Horizontal (Pixel) VESA
Signal frequency frequency
Display Mode Video × standard
(kHz) (Hz)
Reset Vertical (Line)
Iris
VGA 640 × 480 31.5 60 -*
Picture
Brightness 640 × 480 37.5 75 ✔

S e le c t : Ent er : End: WEGA GATE 640 × 480 43.3 85 ✔

720 × 400 31.5 70 -*


1 Picture
SVGA 800 × 600 35.2 56 ✔
Display Mode (28)
800 × 600 37.9 60 ✔
Reset (28)
Iris/Picture/Brightness (29) 800 × 600 46.9 75 ✔
Color Temperature (29) 800 × 600 48.1 72 ✔

XGA 1024 × 768 48.4 60 ✔


2 Sound
Sound Mode (31) 1024 × 768 56.5 70 ✔
Reset (31) 1024 × 768 60 75 ✔
Treble/Bass/Balance (31)
WXGA 1280 × 768 47.4 60 ✔
Effect (32)
Speaker (32) 1280 × 768 47.8 60 ✔

Using Settings
Audio Out (32) * Corresponding to the VGA signal
Tips
3 Screen • This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or
Composite Sync.
Wide Mode (33) • This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals.
Auto Adjustment (34) • This TV’s PC input supports signals in the above chart
Phase/Pitch (34) with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. For other signals,
“Unsupported Signal” will be displayed. For the best
Horizontal Center/Vertical Center (34) picture quality, it is recommended to use signals with a 60
Hz vertical frequency from a personal computer.
6 Setup
Power Management (39)
Video Label (39)
Language (39)
Image Shift (40)
High Altitude (40)

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Picture menu
You can select the options listed below on the Picture menu.
Picture To select options
Picture Mode Vivid
Reset 1 Press WEGA GATE
.
Iris

Picture 2 Press M/m to select , then press .


Brightness
3 Press M/m to select , then press .
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4 Press M/m to highlight the option, then press .
Tip
The available options differ depending on the “Picture Mode” setting
and input source.

TV indicates the available options for TV.


Video
indicates the available options for video input.
PC indicates the available options for PC input.

Picture Mode TV Video

Selects the picture mode.

Press M/m to select one of the following picture modes, then press .
Vivid: Enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
Standard: Standard picture settings recommended for home entertainment.
Custom: Professional monitor like appearance settings.
Tip
You can also change the picture mode by pressing repeatedly.

Display Mode PC

Select the optimum display mode for video or text source.

Press M/m to select one of the following display modes, then press .
Video: Optimized to view video images.
Text: Optimized to view text, charts or tables.

Reset TV Video PC

Resets all the picture settings, except the “Advanced Video” setting, to the factory settings.

Press </, to select “Ok”, then press .

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Iris/Picture/Brightness TV Video PC /Color/Hue TV Video

“Iris” adjusts the contrast levels.


“Picture” increases picture contrast (the color becomes deeper), or decreases it (the color
becomes softer).
“Brightness” brightens or darkens the picture.
“Color” increases or decreases color intensity.
“Hue” increases or decreases the green tone.

1 Press to select the option.

2 Press M/m to set the level, then press .


Tip
“Hue” can only be adjusted for an NTSC color signal (e.g., U.S.A. video tapes).

Color Temperature TV Video PC

Changes the color tone of the picture.

Press M/m to select one of the following, then press .


Cool: Gives the white colors a blue tint.
Neutral: Gives the white colors a neutral tint.
Warm1/Warm2: Gives the white colors a red tint. Warm2 is redder than Warm1.
Tip
“Warm1/Warm2” only appears and can be adjusted if “Picture Mode” is set to “Custom”.

Using Settings
Sharpness TV Video

Sharpens or softens the picture.

Press </, to set the level, then press .

Noise Reduction TV Video

Reduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak broadcast signal.

Press M/m to select one of the following, then press .


Auto: Automatically reduces the picture noise.
High/Medium/Low: Modifies the effect of the noise reduction.
Off: Turns off the noise reduction feature.
Note
This option cannot be used in Twin Picture, Picture Freeze mode.

DRC Mode TV Video

Selects the density adjustment according to the source.

Press M/m to select one of the following, then press .


High Density: Creates a high-resolution picture with four times density. Recommended for
high quality sources such as DVD.
Progressive: Recommended for moving pictures.
Off: Deactivates the DRC Mode.
Notes
• This option cannot be used in Twin Picture, Picture Freeze mode.
• This option cannot be used for 480p, 576p, 720p, and 1080i sources.
• This option cannot be used when “Game Mode” is “On” (page 39).

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DRC Palette TV Video

Allows you to customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity) using the
DRC palette displayed on the screen.

Press M/m to adjust Reality, or </, to adjust Clarity, then press .


Notes
• This option cannot be used in Twin Picture, Picture Freeze mode.
• This option cannot be used for 480p, 576p, 720p, and 1080i sources.
• This option cannot be used when “Noise Reduction” is “Auto” (page 29).
• This option cannot be used when “DRC Mode” is “Off” (page 29).
• This option cannot be used when “Game Mode” is “On” (page 39).

Advanced Video TV Video

You can adjust the following options.


“Reset” resets the settings of the options in “Advanced Video” to the factory settings.
“Black Corrector” enhances the contrast performance.
“Advanced Iris” controls Iris shutter automatically.
“Gamma” adjusts light and dark balance.
“Clear White” emphasizes the whiteness of the picture.
“Live Color” improves the vividness of colors.

1 Press M/m to select an option, then press .

2 Press M/m to select a setting, then press .


Black Corrector: High/Medium/Low/Off
Advanced Iris: High/Medium/Low/Off
Gamma: Max/High/Medium/Low/Off
Clear White: High/Low/Off
Live Color: High/Medium/Low/Off
Tip
This option cannot be selected when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid” or “Standard”.

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Sound menu
You can select the options listed below on the Sound menu.
Sound To select options
Sound Mode Dynamic
Reset 1 Press WEGA GATE
.
Treble

Bass 2 Press M/m to select , then press .


Balance
3 Press M/m to select , then press .
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4 Press M/m to highlight the option, then press .
TV indicates the available options for TV.
Video
indicates the available options for video input.
PC indicates the available options for PC input.
Note
You cannot operate the Sound menu when headphones are connected.

Sound Mode TV Video PC

Selects the sound effects.

Press M/m to select one of the following sound effects, then press .
Dynamic: Enhances clarity, detail, and sound presence.

Using Settings
Standard: Suitable for spoken dialog.
Custom: Flat setting. Allows you to store your own preferred settings.
Tip
You can also change the sound mode by pressing 9 repeatedly.

Reset TV Video PC

Resets all the sound settings, except the “Sound Mode” setting, to the factory settings.

Press M/m to select “Reset”, then press .

Treble/Bass/Balance TV Video PC

Adjusts higher-pitched sounds (Treble), adjusts lower-pitched sounds (Bass), and


emphasizes left or right speaker balance (Balance).

1 Press to select the option.

2 Press </, to set the level, then press .

Steady Sound TV Video

Keeps a constant volume level even when volume level gaps occur (e.g., advertisements tend
to be louder than programs).

Press M/m to select “On”, then press .

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Volume Level TV Video

Decreases or increases the sound level.

Press </, to set the level, then press .

Effect TV Video PC

Provides the surround sound effect.

Press M/m to select one of the following sound effects, then press .
TruSurround XT: Activates the surround sound (for stereo programs only).
Simulated: Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs.
Off: For normal stereo or mono reception.
Tips
• Simulated function is using SRS 3D Mono.
• You can also select the surround sound effect by pressing repeatedly.

BBE TV Video

Gives sound impact by compensating for the phase effects in speakers.

Press M/m to select one of the following, then press .


High: The sound is reproduced with more impact.
Low: The sound is reproduced with impact.
Off: For normal stereo or mono reception.

Speaker TV Video PC

Switches on/off the TV’s internal speakers.

Press M/m to select “On” or “Off”, then press .


On: The sound of the TV is output through the TV’s speakers.
Off: No sound is output through the TV’s speakers. Select “Off” when you want to hear the
sound only through the external audio equipment connected to the audio output jacks .

Audio Out TV Video PC

Sets the method used to adjust the volume from the connected audio system. This option can
be selected only when “Speaker” is set to “Off”.

Press M/m to select one of the following, then press .


Variable: The audio output level from the connected audio system can be controlled by the
TV’s remote.
Fixed: The audio volume is fixed on the TV. Adjust the volume (and the audio settings) on
the audio system.

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Screen menu
You can select the options listed below on the Screen menu.
Screen To select options
Wide Mode Wide Zoom
Auto Wide On 1 Press WEGA GATE
.
4:3 Default Wide Zoom
Display Area Noamal 2 Press M/m to select , then press .
Screen Shift
3 Press M/m to select , then press .
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4 Press M/m to highlight the option, then press .
TV indicates the available options for TV.
Video
indicates the available options for video input.
PC indicates the available options for PC input.
Note
You cannot operate the Screen menu in Twin Picture or Picture Freeze
mode.

Wide Mode TV Video PC

Selects the wide mode manually. For details about the wide mode, see page 20.

Press M/m to select “Wide Zoom”, “Normal”, “Full” or “Zoom” (see page 20
for details), then press .

Using Settings
Note
You cannot select “Normal” when input signals are 720p/1080i.
Tip
You can also select the wide mode manually by pressing repeatedly.

Auto Wide TV Video

Automatically changes the screen format according to the broadcast signal.

Press M/m to select “On”, then press .


To keep your setting, select “Off”.
Note
You cannot select “Normal” when input signals are 720p/1080i.
Tip
Even if you have selected “On” or “Off” in “Auto Wide”, you can always modify the format of the
screen by pressing repeatedly.

4:3 Default TV Video

Sets the way to enlarge the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen.

Press M/m to select one of the following, then press .


Wide Zoom: Enlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as
much as possible.
Normal: Returns the 4:3 picture to its original size.
Full: Enlarges the 4:3 picture horizontally only.
Zoom: Displays cinemascopic (letter box format) broadcasts in the correct proportions.
Off: Continues using the current Wide Mode setting when the channel or input is changed.
Note
You cannot select “Normal” when input signals are 720p/1080i.

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Display Area TV Video

Slightly enlarges the screen.

Press M/m to select “-1”, or “-2” to enlarge more, then press .


To restore the original size, select “Normal”.

Screen Shift TV Video

Adjusts the screen position horizontally and vertically, however, vertical adjustment is
available only in Zoom mode.

Press M/m to adjust the vertical position, or </, to adjust the horizontal
position, then press .
Tip
You can access this option quickly by pressing TOOLS.

Vertical Size TV Video

Adjusts the vertical size of the picture in Zoom mode.

Press M/m to adjust the size, then press .


Tip
You can access this option quickly by pressing TOOLS.

Auto Adjustment PC

Adjusts the display position of the picture automatically.

Press < to select “Start”, then press .


To cancel this operation, select “Cancel”.

Phase/Pitch PC

“Phase” adjusts the phase to reduce flickering of the screen.


“Pitch” adjusts the pitch to make unwanted vertical stripes disappear.

1 Press to select the option.

2 Press M/m to improve the screen appearance, then press .

Horizontal Center/Vertical Center PC

“Horizontal Center” adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.


“Vertical Center” adjusts the vertical position of the picture.

1 Press to select the option.

2 Press M/m to adjust the position, then press .

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Program menu
You can select the options listed below on the Program menu.
Program To select options
Auto Program
Manual Program 1 Press WEGA GATE
.
1 Digit Direct Off
Program Label 2 Press M/m to select , then press .
Program Block
3 Press M/m to select , then press .
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4 Press M/m to highlight the option, then press .
TV indicates the available options for TV.
Video
indicates the available options for video input.
PC indicates the available options for PC input.

Auto Program TV

Tunes in all the available channels.


Usually you do not need to perform this operation because the channels are already tuned in
when the TV is first installed (page 16). However, this option allows you to repeat the
process (e.g., to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new channels that have
been launched by broadcasters).

Follow the operation of “6: Auto-programming the TV” (page 16).

Using Settings
When all available channels have been tuned in, the TV returns to normal operation.

Manual Program TV

Allows you to preset, adjust, skip, and tune in channels manually.

Press M/m to select one of the following options, then press .

Option Description
Program Presets channels manually.
TV System 1 Press M/m to select “Program”, then press .
2 Press M/m to select the program number you want to
manually tune in, then press <.
3 Press M/m to select “TV System”, then press .
4 Press M/m to select the best received TV broadcast
systems, then press <.
Repeat the procedure above to preset other channels manually.
5 Press WEGA GATE .
Fine Fine-tunes the selected program number manually if you feel that a
slight tuning adjustment will improve the picture quality.
(Normally, fine tuning is performed automatically.)
Press M/m to adjust the fine tuning, then press .
To restore automatic fine tuning, select “Auto”.

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Option Description
Skip Skips unused channels when you press PROG +/- to select
channels. (You can still select a skipped channel using the number
buttons.)
Press M/m to select “On”, then press .
To restore a skipped channel, select “Off”.

Sensitivity Adjusts the TV reception sensitivity if the TV signal is too strong


and the picture is distorted.
Press m to select “Low”, then press .
VHF Low/ Tunes in a channel manually.
VHF High/ Press </, until the desired channel’s broadcast
UHF appears on the TV screen, then press .
Tip
The frequency range indication (VHF Low, VHF High, or UHF)
switches automatically as you keep pressing </,.
Note
If the TV reception is not satisfactory, adjust the above options.

1Digit Direct TV

Setting “1Digit Direct” to “On”, you can switch the channel to the one assigned to a number
button as soon as you press the button. To enjoy the benefit of this feature, assign the
channels you frequently watch to the program positions which are equivalent to the number
buttons using “Program Sorting” (page 37).

Press M/m to select “On”, then press .


Tip
If there are many two-digit channels and you select them using the number buttons, select “Off”.

Program Label TV

Assigns a channel name of your choice up to five letters or numbers. The name will be
displayed briefly on the screen when the channel is selected.

1 Press M/m to select the channel you want to name.

2 Press </, to select the position to input a character, M/m to select the
desired letter or number.

3 Repeat the procedure in step 2 until the name is complete, then press
.

Program Block TV

Blocks an individual channel from being watched.

1 Press M/m to select the channel you want to block, then press .

2 Press M/m to select “Block”, then press .


To watch the channel, select “Allow”.

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Program Sorting TV

Channels are assigned to the program positions sequentially when they are tuned in during
auto-programming. “Program Sorting” allows you to replace the channel assigned to a
program position with another channel.

1 Press M/m to select the channel you want to assign to another program
position, then press .

2 Press M/m to select the program position you want to assign the channel
to, then press .
Repeat the procedure in steps 1 and 2 to reassign other channels, if required.

Using Settings

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Twin Picture menu
To select options
Twin Picture

On
1 Press WEGA GATE
.
Off

Language
2 Press M/m to select , then press .

Power Saving
3 Press M/m to select , then press .
TV indicates the available options for TV.
S e le c t : En t e r : End: WEGA GATE
Video
indicates the available options for video input.
PC indicates the available options for PC input.

Twin Picture TV Video

You can view different pictures at the same time.

Press to select “On”.


Two screens are displayed.

Note
PC input pictures are not displayed on the Twin Picture screens.
Tips
• You can select the same program for both screens.
• Pictures input through the HDMI and component jacks are not displayed on the right screen.
• You can access this option quickly by pressing TOOLS.

To switch the active screen (the screen framed in green)


Press </,.

To change the program on the active screen


Press PROG +/-.

To change the program on the inactive screen


Press M/m.

To change the input source


1 Select the active screen.

2 Press / repeatedly.

To return to Full screen


Press .

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Setup menu
You can select the options listed below on the Setup menu.
Setup To select options
Game Mode Off
Video Label 1 Press WEGA GATE
.
Language English
Video2 ( Component ) Off 2 Press M/m to select , then press .
Image Shift Auto
3 Press M/m to select , then press .
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4 Press M/m to highlight the option, then press .
TV indicates the available options for TV.
Video
indicates the available options for video input.
PC indicates the available options for PC input.

Game Mode TV Video

The TV is optimized for playing games.

Press to select “On”.

Power Management PC

Switches to standby mode when there is no signal input for 10 minutes.

Using Settings
Press M/m to select “On”, then press .
Tip
“TV will turn off soon” appears on the screen one minute before the TV switches to standby mode.

Video Label TV Video PC

Assigns a name (jack number or equipment type) to the equipment connected to the side and
rear jacks. The name will be displayed briefly on the screen when the equipment is selected.

1 Press M/m to select the jack you want to name, then press .

2 Press M/m to select a desired name, then press .

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to name other jacks.


Tip
To make the jack that no equipment is connected not to be displayed, select “Skip” in step 2.

Language TV Video PC

Selects the language in which the menus are displayed.

Press M/m to select the language, then press .


All menus will appear in the selected language.

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Video2(Component) TV Video

Selects the type of the video jack to be used from those on the left side of the TV.

Press M/m to select one of the following, then press .


Auto: Activates the component video jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR), however, the composite video
jack is selected when the component video jacks are not connected.
Off: Activates the composite video jack ( ).

Image Shift TV Video PC

Corrects the image on your TV.


Before adjusting After adjusting

Setup
Setup Setup
Game
GameMode
Mode Auto
Auto Game Mode Off
Video
VideoLabel
Labe
Label Level
Level11 Video Label
Language
Language Level
Level22 Language English
Video2((Component
Video2
Video2 Component )
Component)
Componen Level
Level33 Video2 ( Component ) Off
Image
ImageShift
Shif
Shift Level
Level44 Image Shift Auto

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Auto (Factory setting): Automatically corrects double images.


Level 1-4: Aligns the images and improve the picture. The adjusted value tends to move
strongly away from Level 1, and towards Level 4.

High Altitude TV Video PC

Selects On when you use the TV at an altitude of 5,000 feet (1,500 m) or higher.

Press M/m to select “On”, then press .

Cinema Drive TV Video

Provides an optimized display by automatically detecting the film content. Moving pictures
will appear clearer and more natural-looking.

Press M/m to select “Auto”, then press .


Tip
You can select this option for NTSC system pictures only.

Color System TV Video

Sets the color system of the TV to that of the source you want to play back.

Press M/m to select the color system, then press .


Usually select “Auto” so that an appropriate color system for the source is selected
automatically.

Initial Reset TV Video

Resets all the manual settings to the factory settings.

Press < to select “Ok”, then press . Repeat this operation once more.

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Timer menu
You can select the options listed below on the Timer menu.
Timer To select options
Sleep Timer Off
On Timer 1 Press WEGA GATE
.
2 Press M/m to select , then press .
3 Press M/m to select , then press .
S e le c t : En t e r : End: WEGA GATE
4 Press M/m to highlight the option, then press .
TV indicates the available options for TV.
Video
indicates the available options for video input.
PC indicates the available options for PC input.

Sleep Timer TV Video

Sets a period of time after which the TV automatically switches itself into standby mode.

Press M/m to select the desired time period in minute (“15M”/“30M”/“45M”/


“60M”/“90M”/“120M”), then press .
The (Timer) indicator on the TV (front side) lights up in amber.
Tips

Using Settings
• You can set the sleep timer by pressing repeatedly.
• If you switch off the TV and switch it on again, “Sleep Timer” is reset to “Off”.
• “TV will turn off soon” appears on the screen one minute before the TV switches to standby mode.
• If you press , the remaining time in minutes before the TV switches to standby mode is displayed
on the screen.

On Timer TV Video

Sets a time when the TV automatically switches itself on.

1 Press M/m to select “Timer Set”, then press .

2 Press M/m to select “On”, then press .


The (Timer) indicator on the TV (front side) lights up in amber.

3 To set the time, press M/m to select “Time”, then press .

4 Set the hour using M/m, then press ,.

5 Set the minute using M/m, then press .


Tips
• To cancel the on-timer setting, select “Off” in step 2.
• You can set the on-timer in 10-minute increment for up to 12 hours later.
• If the TV is not operated for two hours after it is turned on by the on-timer, the TV automatically
switches itself to standby mode.

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Using Optional Equipment

Connecting optional equipment


You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV.
Connect the cables, matching the colors of the plugs with those of the jack.

Connecting to the side/rear of the TV

Camcorder with
component
video out

Camcorder
without
component (RGB)
A
video out PC IN
2

Personal computer
Y
P B /C B

C
P R /C R
(MONO)
L

To connect Do this
R

Headphones
Personal computer Connect to the PC Input jack RGB
B C and the audio jack on the rear
of the TV.

To connect Do this
Camcorder or video Connect to the video jack 2, or
game equipment component jack 2, and the
A audio jacks 2.
If you connect mono equipment,
connect it to the L(MONO) jack
2 (page 43).

Headphones B Connect to the i jack to listen to


sound from the TV on headphones.

Note
To see the image from Component input on the side panel,
select “Auto” in “Video2(Component)” in “Setup” menu
(page 40).

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Connecting to the rear of the TV

R L

*2 *1

Digital Satellite
Receiver/Digital
Terrestrial Receiver

DVD player
with component output

To Y, PB/CB, PR/CR 1/2 (component


video input)
E L (audio input)
R (audio input)

1 3 1 2

Y
S

PB/CB

PR/CR

Using Optional Equipment


L
(MONO) L
L

To 1 (S video input) R
R
t1/3 (video input) R

L (MONO) (audio input)


R (audio input) S

G H To t1/3 (video input)


L (MONO) (audio input)
Video game R (audio input)
equipment

DVD player without VCR


component output

*1Use an HDMI cable, HDMI-to-DVI cable, or adaptor (not supplied).


*2When using an HDMI cable, it is not necessary to connect the audio cable. When
using an HDMI-to-DVI cable or an adaptor, it is necessary to connect the audio cable.

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DVD recorder

VCR
To T (video output)
L (audio output)
F R (audio output)

1 3 1 2

Y
S

PB/CB

PR/CR

L
(MONO) L
L

R
R
R

To L (audio output) Hi-Fi audio


R (audio output) equipment
I

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To connect Do this
Digital satellite Connect only to the HDMI IN Programming the
receiver or digital jack. The digital video and audio
terrestrial receiver signals are input from the digital remote
D receiver.
Tip If you have Sony VCRs/DVDs and Sony DVD Home
If the digital receiver has an HDMI Theater Systems/Amplifiers, do the following
jack, connecting via an HDMI cable procedure to program the remote so that you can
will provide the best results. operate them using this remote.
Note Note
When using an HDMI-to-DVI cable Before you start, look up the three-digit code for your
or an adapter, be sure to connect the equipment on page 46. For equipment that has more than one
DVI output connector first; then code, try with the first code number.
connect to the HDMI jack on the TV.

DVD player with Connect to the component jack


component output 1, 2 and the audio jacks 1
E 1, 2. For better picture quality,
component connection is
recommended if your DVD player
has a component output.

DVD recorder or Connect to the video output jacks


2
VCR F to record the image from the
TV. Connect to the audio output
jacks to record to the sound 3
from the TV on the DVD recorder
or VCR. To turn off the sound of
the TV speakers, set “Speaker” to
“Off” (page 32).

Video game Connect to the S video jack 1


equipment or DVD or the video jack 1, 2 or 3, and
1
player without the audio jacks 1, 2 or 3. To
component output avoid picture noise, do not connect

Using Optional Equipment


GH the camcorder to the video jack
1 and the S video jack 1
at the same time. If you connect
mono equipment, connect to the L
(MONO) jack 1, 2 or 3.
1 Press and hold the DVD, VCR, or AMP
Hi-Fi audio Connect to the audio output jacks function button you want to program on the
equipment I to listen to the sound from the
remote and press the / button
TV on the Hi-Fi audio equipment.
To turn off the sound of the TV
simultaneously.
speakers, set “Speaker” to “Off” The selected function button (DVD, VCR, or
(page 32). AMP) will flash.
2 Enter the three-digit code using the number
buttons while the function button is lit.
(approximately 10 seconds)
3 Press /-/-- or to complete the
programming.
When the programming is done successfully, the
selected function button will flash twice slowly, and
if not, will flash five times quickly.

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To check if the code works To Press
Aim the remote to the equipment, then press "/1. If stop recording REC STOP x
the equipment responds, the programming is
completed. If not, try the next code listed. pause recording REC PAUSE X (press
again to resume recording)
Equipment’s codes play H

Equipment Code stop x


VCR 001*, 002, 003, 004 fast forward M
DVD 101*, 151, 201, 202, 203 rewind the tape m
Amplifier 301, 302, 303, 304, 401*, 402, 403, 451 pause X (press again to resume
normal playback)
* Factory setting
search the picture forward or M or m during
To set the remote to restore operation of the backward playback (release to
resume normal playback)
TV automatically
In the factory setting, the remote is set to operate a
piece of equipment selected by one of the function To operate a DVD player
buttons. The remote operates the equipment until
another function button is pressed. To Press
activate the remote to operate DVD
You can set the remote to operate the TV the DVD
automatically if the remote has not been used to
turn on/off "/1
operate the other equipment for 30 seconds.
play H
You can select either setting by the following
stop x
operation.
Holding TV "/1 down, press 2- and PROG- pause X (press again to resume
simultaneously. normal playback)

When the remote returns to operate the TV, the TV step through different tracks m to fast reverse, or M
button will light up. of the disc to fast forward the disc
When the remote is set to operate a different piece of during playback
equipment, all four function buttons will light up step through different > to step forward, or
simultaneously. chapters of the disc . to step backward
select a track directly 0-9, /-/--
Using other equipment with the
display the top menu DVD TOP MENU
remote
display the disc menu DVD MENU
To operate other connected equipment, first program
the necessary code. operate the DVD menu V v B b,
Note select the SYSTEM MENU WEGA GATE
Some functions cannot be operated with the TV’s remote
depending on the equipment. In that case, use the remote
supplied with the equipment.
To operate a 5.1ch DVD AV System (DAV)
To Press
To operate a VCR
activate the remote to operate DVD
To Press the DVD
activate the remote to operate VCR turn on/off "/1
the VCR
display the top menu DVD TOP MENU
turn on/off "/1
display the disc menu DVD MENU
change channels PROG+/-
play H
record REC z
stop x

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To Press To operate an HDD/DVD combo unit
pause X (press again to resume To Press
normal playback)
activate the remote to operate DVD
search the picture froward or M or m during the HDD/DVD
backward playback
turn on/off "/1
specify the previous chapter/ .
track select the HDD F1
specify the next chapter/track> select the DVD F2

move highlight (cursor), and V v B b, play H


select stop x
change volume 2+/-, % pause X (press again to resume
normal playback)
To operate a DVD/VCR combo unit search the picture froward or M or m during
backward playback
To Press
activate the remote to operate DVD or VCR replay (DVD)
the DVD or VCR advance (DVD)
turn on/off "/1 move highlight (cursor), and V v B b,
display the top menu (DVD) DVD TOP MENU select

display the disc menu (DVD)DVD MENU specify the previous chapter/ .
track
play H specify the next chapter/track >
stop x Record REC z
pause X (press again to resume stop recording REC STOP x
normal playback)
pause recording REC PAUSE X (press
search the picture forward or M or m during again to resume recording)
backward playback
display the top menu (DVD) DVD TOP MENU
replay (DVD)
display the disc menu (DVD)DVD MENU

Using Optional Equipment


advance (DVD)
select the SYSTEM MENU WEGA GATE
move highlight (cursor), and V v B b,
select (DVD) search a scene from the VISUAL SEARCH
chapter list
Record (VCR) REC z
select another input signal /
stop recording (VCR) REC STOP x connected to the input
pause recording (VCR) REC PAUSE X (press
again to resume recording) To operate an AV Receiver/amplifier
change channels (VCR) PROG+/-, 0-9, /-/-- To Press
(using tuner)
activate the remote to operate AMP
adjust tracking (VCR) PROG+/- (during tape the amplifier
playback)
turn on/off "/1
master volume 2+/-, %
select other input connected /
to the AV receiver/amplifier

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Additional Information

Replacing the lamp 1 Turn off the power on the main unit. Wait
several minutes, then unplug the power
The projection lamp, which illuminates the picture, cord.
has a limited life. (The cooling fan will continue to blow for
If the screen becomes dark, the color looks unusual, or about two minutes after turning the power
the LAMP indicator on the front of the LCD off.)
projection TV flashes, it is time to replace the lamp
with a new one (not supplied). 2 Wait at least 30 minutes after unplugging
This television uses a replaceable lamp as its light the power cord to allow the lamp to cool
source. Over time, the screen will gradually grow down before replacing it. To avoid being
darker as the lamp ages. Although rare, the lamp may burned, do not touch the lamp receptable
make a small pop and will no longer light up. The once the lamp has been removed.
lamp should be replaced after about 8,000 hours,
which is the standard amount of time it takes for the 3 Take the new lamp out of the box.
lamp brightness to be reduced by half. Because the Do not touch the glass portion of the new
actual lamp life will vary depending on the operating lamp.
conditions and environment, 8,000 hours is an Notes
estimate, not a guarantee. • Do not shake the lamp. Vibration can damage the
WARNING lamp or shorten its life.
Electric appliances can cause fire or high temperature, • Avoid touching the front glass of a new lamp or the
resulting in injury or death. Be sure to follow the instructions glass of the lamp receptacle. This may reduce picture
below. quality or lamp life.

4 Remove the outside lamp cover.


• Use a Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied) for
replacement. Use of any other lamp may damage the LCD
projection TV.
• Do not remove the lamp for any purpose other than
replacement. Doing so may cause injury or fire.
• Do not put flammable materials and metal objects inside
the lamp receptacle of the TV after removing the lamp.
Doing so may cause fire or electrical shock. Do not touch
the lamp receptable once the lamp has been removed.
• When the lamp eventually burns out, you may hear a
noticeable pop sound. This is normal and it is inherent to
this type of lamp.
• In rare instances, the bulb may pop inside the lamp unit, 5 Remove the lamp door.
but the lamp unit is designed to contain all of the broken
glass pieces inside the lamp unit.
Turn the knob counterclockwise to OPEN and pull
out the cover.
CAUTION

Disposing of the lamp


Lamp door
This product contains mercury. For disposal or
recycling information, please contact your local
authorities.
Handling of the lamp
• Do not leave the used lamp near flammable
materials or within the reach of children.
• Do not pour water onto the used lamp or put any
object inside the lamp. Doing so may cause the
lamp to burst.

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6 Pull out the lamp. 9 Put the outside lamp cover back in its
Hook a finger through the loop of the lamp handle place.
and pull the handle upwards. Then pull the lamp
straight out.

Notes
• Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL-2400
Notes
replacement lamp.
• The lamp is very hot immediately after use. Never
• Take great care when replacing the lamp or plugging
touch the glass portion of the lamp or the surrounding
in/unplugging the connecting cords. Rough handling
parts.
may cause the TV to fall, damaging the TV, the TV
• After the used lamp has cooled, place it into the empty
stand and the floor.
box of the replacement lamp. Never put the used lamp
into a plastic bag.

7 Put the new lamp into its place.


Mount the new lamp securely. Failure to do so
may cause a fire or the screen to go dark.

Note
If the lamp is not securely reattached, the self-diagnostic
function may be triggered and the \ 1 indicator flashes
three times (see page 10).

8 Reattach the lamp door.


Turn the knob back to CLOSE and secure the
Additional Information

cover.

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Channel Coverage

Specifications B/G
VHF: E2 to E12 / UHF: E21 to E69 /
CATV: S01 to S03, S1 to S41
Display Unit
Power Requirement: VHF: 0 to 12, 5A, 19A / UHF: 28 to 69 /
220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz CATV: S01 to S03, S1 to S41(Australia only)
Projection System
3 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panels, 1 lens VHF: 1 to 11 / UHF: 21 to 69 /
projection system CATV: S01 to S03, S1 to S41(New Zealand only)
LCD Panel I
Size 0.73 inch TFT LCD panel UHF: B21 to B68 / CATV: S01 to S03, S1 to S41
Resolution 1,280 pixels × 720 lines D/K
Projection Lenses VHF: C1 to C12, R1 to R12 / UHF: C13 to C57,
High performance, large-diameter highbrid lens F2.4 R21 to R60 /
Lamp CATV: S01 to S03, S1 to S41, Z1 to Z39
UHP lamp, 100 W, XL-2400 M
Screen Size: VHF: A2 to A13 / UHF: A14 to A79 /
KF-E50A10: 50 inches (approx. 125.5 cm measured CATV: A8 to A2, A to W+4, W+6 to W+84
diagonally) Terminals
KF-E42A10: 42 inches (approx. 105.2 cm measured
S VIDEO 1 (4-pin mini DIN):
diagonally)
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative
Display Resolution:
C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms
1,280 pixels (horizontal) × 720 lines (vertical)
VIDEO/AUDIO IN 1/3: /
Power Consumption:
VIDEO:
KF-E50A10: 195 W
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative
KF-E42A10: 195 W
AUDIO:
Standby Power Consumption:
500 mVrms
KF-E50A10: 1 W or less
Impedance: 47 kilohms
KF-E42A10: 1 W or less
VIDEO/AUDIO IN 2: / /
Dimensions (w × h × d):
Y, PB/CB, PR/CR (Component video) :
KF-E50A10:
Y : 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative
Approx. 1,184 × 827 × 408 mm
PR/CR : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
KF-E42A10:
PB/CB : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Approx. 999 × 722 × 357 mm
Signal format : 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p,1080i
Weight:
VIDEO:
KF-E50A10: Approx. 32 kg
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative
KF-E42A10: Approx. 27 kg
AUDIO:
TV System 500 mVrms
I, D/K, B/G, M Impedance: 47 kilohms
HD/DVD IN 1/2: /
Colour System Y, PB/CB, PR/CR (Component video) :
PAL, PAL60, SECAM, NTSC 4.43, NTSC 3.58 Y : 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative
Antenna PR/CR : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
75 ohm external terminal PB/CB : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Signal format : 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p,1080i
AUDIO:
500 mVrms
Impedance: 47 kilohms
VIDEO/AUDIO OUT: /
VIDEO:
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO:
More than 1 Vrms at the maximum volume setting
AUDIO OUT:
More than 1 Vrms at the maximum volume setting
(Variable)
More than 500 mVrms (Fixed)

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PC IN :
VIDEO: (RGB)
D-sub 15-pin, analogue RGB, 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
positive
AUDIO:
Stereo minijack, 0.5 Vrms, 1 kilohm
See the PC Input Signal Compatibility Chart on page 27.
HDMI IN:
HDMI
Video: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i
Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and
48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits
AUDIO:
500 mVrms (100% modulation)
Impedance: 47 kilohms
Headphones i
Stereo minijack
Impedance: 16 ohms
Sound Output
KF-E50A10: 12 W + 12 W
KF-E42A10: 12 W + 12 W
Optional accessories
• TV stand
KF-E50A10: SU-RG11M, KF-E42A10: SU-RG11S

Design and specifications are subject to change


without notice.

Additional Information

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Troubleshooting
Check whether the \ 1 indicator is flashing in red.
When it is flashing
The self-diagnosis function is activated.
1 Measure how many times the \ 1 indicator flashes and stops flashing.
For example, the indicator flashes for two seconds, stops flashing for one second, and flashes for two seconds.
2 Press 1 on the TV (front side) to switch it off, disconnect the AC power cord, and inform your dealer
or Sony service center of how the indicator flashes (duration and interval).
When it is not flashing
1 Check the items in the tables, below.
2 If the problem still persists, have your TV serviced by qualified service personnel.

Picture
Problem Cause/Remedy
No picture (screen is dark) and • Check the power cord, antenna, and VCR connection.
no sound • The TV is not turned on. Press 1 on the TV (front side).
• If the \ 1 indicator lights up in red, press TV "/1.
No picture or no menu • Check that the optional equipment is on and press / repeatedly until
information from equipment the correct input symbol is displayed on the screen.
connected to the video input • Check the connection between the optional equipment and the TV.
jack
Distorted picture • Check if any connected optional equipment is installed in front of the TV or
beside the TV. When installing optional equipment, leave some space
between the optional equipment and the TV.
• When changing channels, turn off any equipment connected to the video
input jack on the rear of the TV.
• Broadcast signals are too strong. Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is in
use.
Double images or ghosting • Check antenna/cable connections.
• Check the antenna location and direction. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
• Set Image Shift to an appropriate value. The default setting is Auto. If
doubled images appear with Auto, select the best value from 1 to 4 (see
page 40).
• Broadcast signals are reflected by nearby mountains or building. Use the
fine tuning (“Fine”) function (page 35). Otherwise, use a highly direction
antenna.
• Use of a booster is inappropriate. Turn off or disconnect the booster if it is in
use.
Snowy picture and noisy sound • The antenna connection is loose or the antenna cable is damaged. Check the
cable and connection on the TV, VCR, and on the wall (page 14).
• Channel presetting is inappropriate or incomplete. Perform “Manual
Program” in the “Program” menu to preset the channel again (page 35).
• The antenna type is inappropriate. Check the antenna type (VHF/UHF).
Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
• The antenna direction needs adjustment. Adjust the antenna direction.
Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
• Signal transmission is low. Try using a booster.

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Problem Cause/Remedy
Only snow and noise appear • Check if the antenna is broken or bent.
on the screen • Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life (three to five
years in normal use, one to two years at the seaside).
Picture noise (dotted lines or • Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as cars, motorcycles,
stripes) or hair-dryers, etc.
• Make sure that the antenna is connected using the antenna cable (not
supplied).
• Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cables.
• Do not use a 300-ohm twin lead cable as interference may occur.
• Adjust the antenna direction for the minimum interference. Contact a Sony
dealer for advice.
Picture noise when viewing a • Select “Manual Program” in the “Program” menu and adjust “Fine” to
TV channel obtain better picture reception (page 35).
• Select “Noise Reduction” in the “Picture” menu to reduce the noise in the
picture (page 29).
Stripe noise during playback/ • Video head interference. Keep your VCR away from the TV.
recording of a VCR • Leave a space of 30 cm between your VCR and the TV to avoid noise.
• Avoid installing your VCR in front of the TV or beside the TV.
Good picture, but noisy sound • The TV system setting is inappropriate.
If the sound of all the channels are noisy, perform “Auto Program” in the
“Program” menu to preset the channel again (page 35).
If the sound of some channels is noisy, select the channel, then perform
“Manual Program” in the “Program” menu, and select the appropriate TV
system (“TV System”) (page 35).
Good picture, but no sound • The volume level is too low. Press 2 + to increase the volume level.
• The sound is muted.
Press %, or 2 + to cancel the muting.
Set “Speaker” to “On” in the “Sound” menu (page 32).
• The broadcast signal has a transmission problem. Press A/B until a better
sound is heard.
• “Speaker” is set to “Off”. Set to “On” in the “Sound” menu (page 32).
• “Mono” is selected. Set to “Auto” by pressing A/B (page 19).
Some tiny black points and/or • The picture of a display unit is composed of pixels. Tiny black points and/or
bright points on the screen bright points (pixels) on the screen do not indicate a malfunction.
No color on programs • Select “Reset” in the “Picture” menu to return to the factory settings
(page 28).
Additional Information

No color • The color intensity setting is too low. Select “Color” in the “Picture” menu
to adjust the color intensity (page 29).
• The color system setting is inappropriate. Select “Color System” in the
“Setup” menu to select a correct color system (page 40). Usually set this to
“Auto”.
• The antenna direction needs adjustment. Adjust the antenna direction.
Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
Lines moving across the TV • There is interference from external sources, e.g., heavy machineries,
screen broadcast station nearby. Use the fine tuning (“Fine”) function (page 35).

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Problem Cause/Remedy
No color or irregular color • Check the connection of the Y, PB/CB, PR/CR jacks of 1, 2.
when viewing a signal from the • Make sure that the Y, PB/CB, PR/CR plugs of 1, 2 are firmly seated in
Y, PB/CB, PR/CR jacks of 1, their respective jacks.
2
When displaying the Twin • The quality of the sub screen picture may be deteriorated depending on the
Picture, the quality of the sub combination of the input signals.
screen picture is not as good
as that of the main screen
picture

Sound
Problem Cause/Remedy
No sound, but good picture • Press 2 +/– or % (Mute).
• Check that “Speaker” is set to “On” in the “Sound” menu (page 32).
Noisy sound • See the “Picture noise (dotted lines or stripes)” cause/remedy on page 53.
Low sound volume • “Mono” is selected. Set to “Auto” by pressing A/B (page 19).
No stereo broadcast signal is • The stereo reception setting is inappropriate. Press A/B until “Auto” appears
received on the screen (page 19).
Stereo broadcast sound • The antenna connection is loose or the antenna cable is damaged. Check the
switches on and off, or is cable and connection on the TV, VCR, and on the wall (page 14).
distorted; • Adjust the antenna direction for the minimum interference. Contact a Sony
The sound switches between dealer for advice.
stereo and monaural frequently • Signal transmission is low. Try using a booster. Otherwise, use the fine
tuning (“Fine”) function (page 35).
• The broadcast signal has a transmission problem. Press A/B until a better
sound is heard (page 19).
No sound from the computer • Check the connection of the audio cable (page 42).

General
Problem Cause/Remedy
The TV turns off automatically • Check to see if the Sleep Timer function is activated (page 41).
(the TV enters standby mode) • If the inside of TV becomes too warm, the TV automatically switches to
standby mode.
Some input sources cannot be • Select “Video Label” in the “Setup” menu and cancel “Skip” of the input
selected source (page 39).
No picture but “PC” indication • The TV was set to the standby mode by the Power Management function
appears when the TV is turned (page 39). Select a channel.
on.

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Problem Cause/Remedy
The remote does not function • Check that the remote is set correctly for the equipment you are using
(VCR, TV, or DVD).
• If the remote does not operate the VCR or DVD even when the remote has
been set correctly to VCR or DVD, enter the necessary code set as explained
in “Programming the remote” (page 45).
• Replace the batteries.
• If the “High Temperature Warning!” message appears, turn off the TV and
wait until the TV’s projection lamp cools down (approximately 5 minutes).
If the remote control still does not work, make sure to dust the ventilation
slots on the rear of the TV and the cooling fan to provide adequate
ventilation around the TV.
The LAMP indicator blinks in • Replace the lamp (see page 48).
red
The TV does not turn on • The TV cools down its projection lamp when the power is turned off. It
takes up to two minutes for the picture to come back after the TV is turned
on again. Wait for a while until the picture comes back.
The wide screen mode • During a transition between two programs, the TV detects the optimum
changes spontaneously when wide screen mode. During this period, an irregular wide screen mode may
“Auto Wide” is “On” appear.
• The wide mode is switched automatically according to the revised signal
with a Wide ID signal.
• The Auto Wide feature stops working temporarily when you press , and
resumes after a while. To fix in the manually selected wide screen mode, set
“Auto Wide” to “Off” in the “Screen” menu (page 33).
“100” appears at the top of the • The channel carries no Teletext broadcast.
screen after approximately 10
seconds and there is no
teletext display
Teletext display is incomplete • Your area may not be able to receive Teletext. Teletext is displayed only in
(snowy picture or double the area that is covered by Teletext services.
images) • The antenna connection is loose or the antenna cable is damaged. Check the
cable and connection on the TV, VCR, and on the wall (page 14).
• The antenna direction needs adjustment. Adjust the antenna direction.
Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
• Signal transmission is too low. Try using a booster. Otherwise, use the fine
tuning (“Fine”) function (page 35).
Cannot play shooting games • Some shooting games which involve pointing a light beam at the TV screen
with an electronic gun or rifle cannot be used with your TV. For details, see
Additional Information

the instruction manual supplied with the video game software.


The TV cabinet creaks • Changes in room temperature sometimes make the TV cabinet expand or
contract, causing a noise. This does not indicate a malfunction.
Static discharge is felt when • This is the same static discharge that is felt when touching metal door
touching the TV cabinet handles or car doors especially when the air is dry, for example in winter.
This does not indicate a malfunction.

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Index
Numerics Hue 29 Sensitivity 36
1Digit Direct 36 Setup menu 39
I
4:3 Default 33 Sharpness 29
Image Shift 40
Skip 36
A Info ( ) button 8 Sleep Timer 41
A/B button 9 Initial Reset 40
Sleep Timer ( ) button 9
Advanced Video 30 Input select ( ) button 8
Sound menu 31
Antenna, connecting 14 Iris 29 Sound Mode 31
Audio equipment 44 L Sound mode (9) button 9
Audio Out 32 Speaker 32
Lamp ( ) indicator 10
Auto Adjustment 34 Specifications 50
Lamp, replacing 48
Auto Program 16, 35 Language 39 Standby (\ 1) indicator 10
Auto Wide 33 Steady Sound 31
M Support belt 13
B
Manual Program 35 Surround ( ) button 9
Balance 31
Mute (%) button 8
Bass 31 T
Batteries, inserting into the remote N Text 19
13 Noise Reduction 29 Text hold ( ) button 8
BBE 32 Normal 20 Text reveal ( ) button 8
Brightness 29 Number buttons 8, 18 Text size ( ) button 9
C O Timer ( ) indicator 10
Channels On Timer 41 Timer menu 41
TOOLS 20, 21
auto-programming 16
P Treble 31
selecting 18
PC input signal compatibility 27 TV mode ( ) button 9
Skip 36
Personal computer 42 TV standby (\/1) button 8
Cinema Drive 40
Phase 34 TV System 35
Color 29
Picture 29 Twin Picture 20, 21
Color System 40
Picture Freeze 19
Color Temperature 29 U
Colored buttons 9 Picture menu 28
UHF 36
Picture Mode 28
Connecting
an antenna/VCR 14
Picture mode ( ) button 9 V
optional equipment 42 Pitch 34 VCR
Power (\ 1) indicator 10 connecting 14
D Power (1) switch 10 Vertical Center 34
Display Area 34 Power Management 39 Vertical Size 34
Display Mode 28 Previous channel ( /-/--) button 8 VHF High 36
DRC Mode 29 PROG +/- buttons 9, 10 VHF Low 36
DRC Palette 30 Program Block 36 Video Label 39
DVD MENU button 9 Program Label 36 Video2(Component) 40
DVD TOP MENU button 9 Program menu 35 Volume (2) +/- buttons 9, 10
Program Sorting 37 Volume Level 32
E
Effect (sound) 32 R W
Remote WEGA GATE 24
F
control sensor 10 WEGA GATE button 24
Fastext 19
inserting batteries 13 Wide Mode 33
Fine 35
overview 8 Wide Zoom 20
Full 20
programming 45
Function buttons 8, 45 Z
Reset
G picture adjustment 28 Zoom 20
Game Mode 39 sound adjustment 31

H S
Headphones Screen menu 33
connecting 42 Screen mode 20
High Altitude 40 Screen mode ( ) button 9
Horizontal Center 34 Screen Shift 34

56 GB
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Printed on 100% recycled paper using
VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-
free vegetable oil based ink.

Printed in Japan

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