Sony KDP-51WS550 Primary User Manual
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Sony Corporation 4-094-487-11 High Definition Projection TV Operating Instructions Printed in U.S.A. © 2003 Sony Corporation KDP-51WS550 KDP-57WS550 KDP-65WS550 - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 2
" settings. Please see page 92 for instructions on adjusting picture settings. This will help you reduce the risk of causing image retention. IMAGE RETENTION IS NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 3
Convergence Adjustment Before you use your projection TV, make sure to adjust convergence. For details, see "Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (Flash Focus)" on page 42. Use of this television before turning on the projection TV. ❑ To obtain the best picture, do not expose the screen to - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 4
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on TV screen. 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 - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 5
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Setting Up the Digital Projection TV Overview ...11 Carrying Your Projection TV 12 Installing the TV 12 TV Controls and Connectors 13 Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (Flash Focus 42 Notes on Flash Focus 42 Adjusting the Convergence Manually 43 Notes on Adjusting the Convergence Manually - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 7
45 Button Descriptions 46 Outside Panel 46 Inside Panel 48 Programming the Remote Control 49 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 51 All Equipment 51 Operating a VCR 51 Operating a Satellite Receiver 51 Operating a Cable Box 52 Operating a DVD Player 52 Operating an MDP - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 8
Welcome SETUP Using the Memory Stick Viewer About Memory Stick 67 Features 67 Memory Stick Compatibility 68 File Compatibility 68 Trademark Information 68 Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick 69 Inserting a Memory Stick 69 Inserting the Memory Stick Duo 70 Removing a Memory Stick 71 - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 9
92 Using the Audio Menu 94 Using the Screen Menu 96 Using the Channel Menu 98 Using the Parent Menu 100 Using the Setup Menu 103 Other Information Overview 107 Glossary ...108 Contacting Sony 109 Troubleshooting 109 Twin View 109 Remote Control 110 Channels 110 Memory Stick 111 Audio - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 10
Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include: ❑ Built-in Digital Television Receiver: You can watch digital television programs and enjoy the improved audio/video quality offered by these programs. ❑ Wide Screen Mode: Watch conventional 4:3 aspect ratio broadcasts in - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 11
to the screen, resulting in finer picture quality, especially for HD sources. ❑ CineMotion™: Reverse 3-2 pulldown processing provides optimal picture quality for these devices and your digital projection television. *High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection 10 SETUP SETUP Introducing SETUP - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 12
Projection TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV. Topic Carrying Your Projection TV Installing the TV TV Up the Channel List Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (Flash Focus) Adjusting the Convergence Manually (Manual Convergence) Page(s) 12 12 - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 13
move your projection TV using the casters. The TV includes handles that you can use to carry the unit (KDP-65WS550 only). Setup SETUP SETUP Installing the TV mminmi. each side) (KDP-65WS550 only) ACCESS MSETMICOKRY 60 ˚POWER STTAIMNEDRB/Y STiA.LNINDKBY +-CHANNEL + -VOLUME TV/VIDEO FFOLACSUHS - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 14
panel drops down automatically. ACCESS MSETMICOKRY POWER STTAIMNEDRB/Y STiA.LNINDKBY +-CHANNEL + -VOLUME TV/VIDEO FFOLACSUHS Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP LINKcompatible portable device. Provides a secure digital connection between your TV and your i.LINKcompatible portable device. Connects to the S - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 15
SETUP Setup SETUP Front Panel ACCESS MEMORY STICK POWER TIMER/ STAND BY i.LINK STANDBY + CHANNEL - + VOLUME - TV/VIDEO FLASH FOCUS 14 SETUP SETUP SETUP - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 16
69. Press to turn on and off the TV. Receives IR signals from the TV's remote control. When lit, indicates one of the timers is set. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off. For details, see page 104. When lit in orange, indicates that i.LINK Standby is on. For - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 17
PB VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R CONTROL S OUT IN qa 5 DVI - HDTV IN 7 VIDEO 6 7 TS/DV/MICROMV 8 L AUDIO R DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL SERVICE ONLY 9 SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 16 - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 18
. See the instruction manual that came with your equipment for details about connecting and using it with the TV. 6 VHF/ picture quality than either composite video (1) or VHF/UHF (6) connections. qa CONTROL S IN/OUT Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to other Sony - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 19
SETUP Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna The way in which you will connect your TV varies, depending on how your home receives a signal (cable, cable box, antenna) and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR. If You Are Connecting - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 20
in older homes) Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF Only or UHF Only or combined VHF/UHF 300-ohm twin lead cable VHF/UHF TV Antenna connector (not supplied) 75-ohm coaxial and 300-ohm twin lead cable (found in some homes) Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF and UHF 75-ohm - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 21
. If you have a VCR, see pages 24 and 26.) Cable Type Cable TV (CATV) and Antenna Connect As Shown Antenna cable VHF/UHF CATV cable TV CABLE Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ... Switch the TV's input between the cable and antenna Press ANT to switch back and forth - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 22
3 or 4) and then use the cable box to switch channels. Set up the TV remote control Program the remote control. See "Programming the Remote Control" on to operate the cable box pages 49-50. Activate the remote control to Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. operate the cable box Prevent the accidental - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 23
With this connection you can: ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box.) About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 24
jack (shown at left), you can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality (compared to an A/V cable). Because S VIDEO carries only the video an S VIDEO Connection TV SETUP S VIDEO cable Equipment with S VIDEO Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 25
) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R CONTROL S OUT IN DVI - HDTV IN 7 VIDEO TS/DV/MICROMV L AUDIO R DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL SERVICE ONLY VCR Coaxial cable CATV cable SETUP SETUP A/V cable Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, etc. 24 - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 26
TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See to operate the VCR "Programming the Remote Control" on pages 49-50. Activate the TV remote a VCR" on page 51. the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 27
With this connection, you can use all the dual picture features. Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 23. With this connection you can: ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box; see "Programming the - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 28
for the VCR. Control specific cable box and See "Operating a Cable Box" on page 52 and "Operating a VCR" on page 51. VCR functions with the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 103-104. identify equipment connected to the - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 29
jacks to the TV's A/V input jacks. 2 Use an A/V cable to connect the recording VCR's A/V input jacks to the TV's MONITOR OUT jacks. TV DVI - HDTV ) OUT PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL SERVICE ONLY Recording VCR A/V cable Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, etc - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 30
TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See to operate the VCR(s) "Programming the Remote Control" on pages 49-50. Activate the TV remote a VCR" on page 51. the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 31
receiver's A/V output jacks to the TV's A/V input jacks. 3 Connect a cable from your cable or antenna to the TV's CABLE or VHF/UHF jack. 4 PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL SERVICE ONLY Satellite receiver Satellite antenna cable A/V cable Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 32
receiver Control satellite receiver functions with the See "Operating a Satellite Receiver" on page 51. TV remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 103104. Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 31 - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 33
non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. See "Programming the Remote Control" on pages 49-50. Activate the TV remote For page 51 and "Operating a VCR" on VCR functions with the TV page 51. remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 34
AUDIO R CONTROL S OUT IN L AUDIO R DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL SERVICE ONLY Satellite receiver Satellite antenna cable Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, etc. A/V cable VCR CATV cable A/V cable SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 33 - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 35
PB and PR jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks (VIDEO 5) on the TV. ✍ The Y, PB and PR jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y, DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL SERVICE ONLY Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, etc. SETUP SETUP SETUP - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 36
TV remote control If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. to operate the DVD player See "Programming the Remote Control" on pages 49-50. Activate the TV remote on page 52. the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 37
player's S VIDEO jack to the TV's S VIDEO jack. Cables are often TV color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, etc. DVD player a DVD Player" on page 52. the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 103-104 - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 38
jacks to the TV's A/V input jacks. TV Front Video Panel S400 DV/MICROMV A/V cable Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the camcorder input (VIDEO 2 in the illustration). Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 39
input DVI - HDTV IN 7 VIDEO TS/DV/MICROMV L AUDIO R DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL SERVICE ONLY Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white. 2 Using the TV's Audio Menu, set the Speaker option to Off. Then set the Audio Out option to Fixed - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 40
R PR L AUDIO R CONTROL S OUT IN L AUDIO R DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL SERVICE ONLY Audio Amplifier ✍ Because all equipment does not output digital audio, you should also connect the TV's analog audio output jacks to the amplifier's analog audio input jacks, as described on - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 41
CONTROL S allows you to control your system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. In addition to allowing you to control multiple devices with one remote control, the CONTROL S feature allows you to always point your remote control at your TV, instead of having to point it at the other - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 42
the first time you turn on your TV 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears. 2 Using the joystick on the remote control, the TV to factory settings 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV. 2 Hold down RESET on the remote control. 3 Press TV POWER on the TV. (The TV will turn itself - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 43
SETUP Setup Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (Flash Focus) The projection tube image appears on the screen in three colors (red, green and blue). If they do not converge, the color is poor and the picture blurs. Before you use your TV, be sure to adjust the convergence. The Flash Focus - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 44
SETUP Adjusting the Convergence Manually The Convergence feature gives you more control over the picture's convergence than the Flash Focus feature, allowing you to fine-tune the convergence. ✍ Before adjusting the convergence manually for the first time, you must first perform Flash Focus (as - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 45
SETUP Notes on Adjusting the Convergence Manually ❑ Allow the TV to warm up for about 30 minutes before you adjust the convergence. ❑ For best results, stand about 3 to 5 feet back from the picture when adjusting the convergence. Begin with the crosses in the center area of the screen and, once - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 46
AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E terminals on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Replace the battery cover. 1 2 ✍ Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 47
SAT/CABLE POWER FUNCTION i.LINK SAT/CABLE TV TV/VIDEO ANT PIC MODE Button 1 MUTING qh 2 SLEEP qj qk ql 3 i.LINK ENTER 6 7 8 WIDE MODE FLIP OPEN INDEX TWIN VIEW w; 9 MENU VOL CH q; wa qa MEMORY STICK ws MODE PALETTE qs wd DRC qd RESET DISPLAY FAVORITES GUIDE wf qf CODE SET - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 48
Control Button qh POWER Buttons qj FUNCTION Buttons qk PIC MODE ql 0 - 9 ENTER Description SAT/CABLE: Press to turn on and off the satellite receiver or cable box. TV: Press to turn on and off the TV. The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which equipment the remote control is - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 49
Sony brand. MUTING SLEEP SAT/CABLE POWER SAT/CABLE FUNCTION TV TV/VIDEO ANT PIC MODE MP ENTER WIDE MODE INDEX TWIN VIEW VOL MENU CH MODE MEMORY STICK PALETTE RESET DRC FAVORITES GUIDE DISPLAY CODE SET FREEZE EXIT JUMP TV Press to turn on and Programming the Remote Control" on - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 50
3 DRC RESET FAVORITES GUIDE DISPLAY CODE SET JUMP FREEZE EXIT TV RM-Y192 5 ✍ You must do step 5 within 10 seconds of step 4, or you must redo steps 3 through 5. 6 To check if the code number works, aim the TV's remote control at the equipment and press the POWER button that corresponds - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 51
SETUP SETUP SETUP Remote Control SETUP SETUP Manufacturer's Codes VCRs Manufacturer Sony Admiral (M. Ward) Aiwa Audio Dynamic Broksonic Canon Citizen Craig Criterion Curtis Mathes Daewoo DBX Dimensia Emerson Fisher Funai General Electric Go Video Goldstar Hitachi Instant - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 52
normal playback) TV/VCR To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver Turn on/off Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION SAT/CABLE POWER Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel 0-9, ENTER CH +/JUMP Display channel number Display SAT Guide Display SAT Menu - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 53
remote control to operate the cable box Turn on/off Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION SAT/CABLE POWER 0-9, ENTER CH +/JUMP To Do This ... Activate the remote Play N Stop x Pause X Search the picture forward M or m during playback or backward - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 54
Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV. Topic Watching TV Using the Scrolling Index Using Wide Mode Using Twin View Using Favorite Channels Using the Freeze Function Page 54 55 56 57 60 61 53 - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 55
remote control, see pages 45-50. To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the TV Do This ... Press TV FUNCTION Turn on/off the TV Tune directly to a channel Press TV POWER digital channels using the digital program guide. See page 63 for details. Adjust the volume Press VOL +/- - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 56
windows that scroll along the right side of the screen. 1 Press INDEX. The Scrolling Index appears, with the currently selected program in the main (left) window, and four scrolling video pictures in the right. Live preview window As each picture on the right scrolls to the live preview window - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 57
Wide Zoom enlarges the center portion of the 4:3 picture proportionately; however, only the left and right edges of the screen are stretched to fill the 16:9 screen. The picture has a normal appearance, as much as possible. Normal returns the 4:3 picture to its original size. Black bars are visible - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 58
, VCR, DVD, etc. - on the screen at the same time. You hear the sound from only one of the sources at a time, but you can choose which source's sound is selected. You can also change the relative size of each of the pictures. Displaying Twin Pictures 1 Tune the TV to a working channel. 2 Press - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 59
. Adjust the volume Press VOL +/- Mute the sound Press MUTING (press again to unmute) Switch the TV's input between Press ANT sources connected to the TV's VHF/UHF and CABLE inputs Switch the TV's input between Press TV/VIDEO sources connected to the TV's A/V inputs Change the picture size - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 60
you want to resize. 2 Move the joystick V to enlarge the picture. 3 Move the joystick v to make the picture smaller. SETUP SETUP Features SETUP SETUP When you adjust the picture sizes, the TV memorizes the change. The next time you use the Twin View function, the memorized sizes appear. 59 - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 61
v to highlight a channel you want to assign to the Favorite Channel number. A preview of the highlighted channel appears in the upper right of the screen. Press to select that channel as a Favorite Channel. ✍ Digital channels are displayed as a black box in the preview window. 6 To add more channels - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 62
while you are using the Twin View. 1 When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press FREEZE. 2 The TV switches to Twin View mode and displays the "frozen" picture on the right, while the current program continues on the left. Current program in progress Call 555-1234 Frozen - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 63
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The digital program guide and menus let you review program information, select digital channels and subchannels, set up your TV's digital programming, guide: 1 Tune your TV to a digital channel by using the 0-9, , and ENTER buttons. 2 Press GUIDE on the TV's remote control. The digital program guide - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 65
Guide ✍ Subchannels are additional channels of programming broadcast simultaneously. For example, channel 4 might include three subchannels (4.1, 4.2, 4.3) that are showing programs at the same time. Using the Program Options Menu The Program Options menu allows you to customize the settings - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 66
the Caption Vision Menu The Caption Vision menu allows you to turn on/off digital closed captioning, and to modify how digital closed captioning is shown on your TV. Depending on the program, digital closed captioning will be available in a number of different languages, aspect ratios, and reading - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 67
menu to customize your TV's Caption Vision. Select from the following options to change the visual characteristics of your TV's digital closed captioning *) Color 1-8 (Black*) None*, Raised, Depressed, Outline, Left Shadow, Right Shadow None, Color 1-8 (Teal, Transparent*) None*, Color 1-8 * - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 68
cameras and digital video cameras. Because it is removable, Memory Stick can also be used for external data storage. The Memory Stick Viewer on your TV allows you to view files that are stored on Memory Stick media. You can view: ❑ Digital photos (JPEG files) ❑ Movies (MPEG1 files) You can also - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 69
Memory Stick Pro in this television has been tested to support up to 1 GB media capacity and does not support high-speed transfer, MagicGate copyright Supported File Name Extensions .jpg .jpeg .mpg .mpeg Trademark Information Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and MagicGate are trademarks of Sony - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 70
, it may become damaged. Insert only Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick slot. Attempting to insert other objects into the slot may damage the TV. To remove the Memory Stick, see "Removing a Memory Stick" on page 71. SETUP Features Memory Stick SETUP 69 - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 71
Inserting the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick slot without the adapter may result in permanent damage to the Memory Stick Duo and the TV. 2 Insert the Memory Stick Duo and adapter as shown below. ! CAUTION: Inserting the Memory Stick adapter backwards or upside down may result in permanent - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 72
reading data from the Memory Stick.) ✍ Removing the Memory Stick while a file is being accessed (when the Memory Stick LED on the TV's front panel is lit) may damage the Memory Stick or its contents. 2 Push the Memory Stick gently into the slot, and then release it. The - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 73
Stick SETUP Using the Memory Stick Index Turn on the TV and insert a Memory Stick that contains the photo or movie files you want to view. For details, see page 69. ✍ If the Memory Stick Index does not appear, press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control. The Memory Stick Index appears - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 74
to a photo or movie ( ) thumbnail Display the highlighted photo or movie file full screen Display the next page of thumbnails Display the previous or next page of thumbnails Use the of thumbnails. Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control. Y SETUP Features Memory Stick SETUP 73 - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 75
a digital video camera may appear to display motion in full screen. This is a result of the way digital video cameras record still images, and is not a result of a malfunction with the TV. Photo Controls z When the menu is hidden, move the joystick remote control. Features Memory Stick SETUP 74 - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 76
you to rotate the photo in 90 degree increments clockwise or counterclockwise. For details, see "Using Rotate" on page 76. File Information Allows you to turn on or off the display of file information. Select On or Off. Protect Allows you to the protect the JPEG file from any changes. When - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 77
using Pan, press . Move the joystick to highlight Done and press . Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control. Using Rotate To Rotate a photo 1 In the Photo menu bar, move the joystick to highlight View. and press . The photo is rotated 90 degrees each time you press . 76 SETUP - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 78
of the movie when enlarged depends on the resolution of the MPEG1 file. See your camera's instruction manual for details. To Do This ... Do This ... Enlarge the movie window Move the joystick to Stick Viewer Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control. Features Memory Stick SETUP 77 - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 79
Memory Stick Memory Stick Movie Menu Bar Options z MPEG1 files that are protected are indicated by the Lock icon. To access the Movie menu bar 1 Move the joystick to highlight Index in the Movie menu bar. 2 Move the joystick B or b to select Index, Slide Show, or File. 3 Move the joystick to - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 80
MPEG1 files will play. Play file stored in the TV's internal memory. ( screen, revealing the next image while covering the previous image. Random Randomly cycles through all Transition Effects. Allows you to specify a timed slide advance after a selected time interval. Select from 3 sec, 5 sec, 10 - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 81
different folders to view in the Memory Stick Viewer. Digital Camera Folders Selects all folders within the directories defined by the DCF rules used by Sony digital cameras (see page 81). JPEG and MPEG1 files in those directories are recognized even if they do not conform to the DCF file naming - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 82
Names Most Sony brand digital still and video cameras automatically record still photo and movie files using DCF compliant directory and file names. If you selected the Digital Camera Folders option, as described on page 80, you might want to have your digital camera's instruction manual handy in - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 83
Stick Memory Stick Precautions When using Memory Stick media, follow these precautions: ❑ To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not turn off the TV or remove Memory Stick media from the insertion slot while data is being read (as indicated by the Memory Stick indicator light being on - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 84
content between these devices and your digital television. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation and used only to designate that TV has three S400 i.LINK terminals (one in the front panel, and two in the back panel). You can use the following i.LINK cables with this TV: 4-pin i.LINK cable Sony - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 85
, read the instruction manual of the i.LINK device to be connected. To connect a digital i.LINK device (using only a digital signal) 1 Using an i.LINK cable (see page 83), connect the device's i.LINK jack to either of the TV's i.LINK jacks. To connect an i.LINK device that supports an EIA-775A - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 86
This ... Set up a digital i.LINK device Set up an i.LINK device that supports an EIA-775A analog connection For digital i.LINK devices (devices that require only the i.LINK connection), no setup is necessary. The TV automatically recognizes the device as soon as the connection is made. ❏ Connect - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 87
on-screen i.LINK Control Panel. For these devices, use the remote control supplied with the device. 3 Move the joystick V or v to navigate among the i.LINK-connected devices. ✍ i.LINK devices can be connected to one another and to the TV while the TV is powered on. The Device List will automatically - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 88
If the i.LINK Control Panel is not already displayed, press i.LINK on the remote control. ✍ If i.LINK is pressed while the TV is displaying an analog or digital channel (not the i.LINK device), then the Device List will appear. Select the desired device from the list and press to display the Control - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 89
. Stop a recording from the selected i.LINK digital VCR Turn the selected device power on and off Setup the selected device Move the joystick to equivalent buttons on the TV's remote control. To program the remote control to operate i.LINK devices, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 49 - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 90
Program Guide (described will be shown in the list. Select the desired device from the list and press . Notes on i.LINK ❑ The TV can act as an i.LINK repeater, so that i.LINK signals can be relayed to another device even when the TV is powered off. To enable this feature, set the i.LINK Standby - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 91
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Page Allows you to make adjustments to your picture 92 settings. It also allows you to customize the Picture Mode based on the type of the Effect of the sound on your TV. Allows you to make Wide Mode adjustments and 96 make changes to the screen's vertical center. Allows you to set - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 93
the TV is set to: ❑ Press RESET on the remote picture. Color Temp. White intensity adjustment Cool Neutral Warm Select to give the white colors a blue tint. Select to give the white colors a neutral tint. Select to give the white colors a red tint (NTSC-Standard). ClearEdge VM Sharpens picture - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 94
pulldown process. Moving pictures will appear clearer and remote control. 1 Move the joystick to highlight Custom 1, Custom 2, or Custom 3 and then press . The DRC Palette appears. 2 Move the joystick to adjust the position of the marker ( ). As you move the higher along the Reality axis, the picture - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 95
Press RESET on the remote control when in the Adjust to decrease or increase lower-pitched sounds. Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance. On Select to stabilize the volume. Off Select to turn TV to second audio programs when a signal is received. (If no SAP signal is present, the TV - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 96
the audio output from your audio system can still be controlled by the TV's remote control. Fixed The TV's speakers are turned off and the audio output of the TV is fixed. Use your audio receiver's remote control to adjust the volume (and other audio settings) through your audio system. SETUP - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 97
z To change from one Wide Mode to another, use the WIDE MODE button on the remote control. z For Wide Zoom and Zoom modes, you can adjust the vertical position of the picture. For details, see page 97. The Screen menu includes the following options: Option Wide Mode Select a Wide Mode to use for - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 98
(or inputs), Wide Mode is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting. To retain the Screen Mode to use for 4:3 sources Normal Select to enlarge the 4:3 size picture, while the upper and lower parts of the picture are condensed to fit the wide screen. Select to return the 4:3 picture - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 99
details, see "Using Favorite Channels" on page 60. Off Turns off Channel Fix. 2-6 "Fix" your TV's channel setting to 2-6 and use the cable box or channel list on the TV for all receivable channels. ✍ Auto Program may take several minutes. A progress bar will display the approximate progress - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 100
SETUP Option Channel Label Description Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers. You can label up to 40 channels. 1 Move the joystick to highlight Channel and press . 2 Move the joystick V v to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press to select the - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 101
icon and Press + to enter password Move: V v B b Select: + End: MENU press . 3 Use the 0-9 buttons on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. 4 If this is the first time you are creating this password, confirm the password by entering it again. (The Parent Menu options appear - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 102
country, emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather. For US models, the Lock. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. SETUP - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 103
the ENTER button when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password. This temporarily switches off the Parental Lock. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. Menus SETUP Menus SETUP 102 - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 104
Flash Focus Convergence i.LINK Standby: screen (if available). For closed captioning, set to CC1. Info Displays the program name and the time remaining in the program (if the broadcaster offers this service). Displays when the channel is changed or the DISPLAY button is pressed. Off Turns - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 105
, HD, Skip ✍ If you select Skip, your TV skips this input when you press the TV/VIDEO button. Select to display all on-screen Menus in your language of choice. Select to set the clock and to program your TV to turn on and off at two scheduled viewing times. Timer 1 Timer 2 You can use the - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 106
. Allows you to fine-tune the convergence manually. For details, see page 43. On Allows the i.LINK signal to pass through to connected i.LINK devices even when the TV is turned off. The front panel i.LINK Standby LED shows orange. The TV uses more standby power than when this option is set - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 107
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Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Glossary Contacting Sony Troubleshooting Specifications Optional Accessories Index Page 108 109 109 115 116 117 107 - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 109
Refers to the ratio between the width and height of the screen. This TV has a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio, as opposed to television standards in the United States, such as NTSC Color, the standard used in this TV. Radio Frequency. That part of the frequency spectrum that is used to transmit TV - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 110
only). Before calling Sony customer support, please write down the model and serial numbers of your TV. You'll find this information on the front cover of this manual. SETUP SETUP Other Info Troubleshooting If you are having problems with your TV, you can reset all the TV's settings to their - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 111
SETUP Remote Control Problem Remote control does not operate Cannot change channels with the remote control Remote control does not operate non-Sony video equipment Possible Remedies ❏ The batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries. ❏ Check the orientation of the batteries. ❏ Press the TV - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 112
Stick Problem Possible screen. This is a result of the way digital video cameras record still in full screen images, and is not a result of a malfunction with the TV the enlarged (page 77) MPEG1 file. See your camera's instruction manual for details. MP3 files on the Memory ❏ Only MP3 files - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 113
The file is unreadable. Audio Problem Possible Remedies Good picture, ❏ Press MUTING so that Muting disappears from the screen (see page 46). no sound to adjust the sound (see page 94). Or, to use the TV remote control, set the Audio Out option to Variable. ❏ To turn on the TV speakers, - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 114
Remedies No picture ❏ If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may (screen not lit), no sound need service. Call your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in. ❏ Press the POWER button on the front of the TV. ❏ Press the TV/VIDEO button - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 115
when the picture is displayed. If the LED blinks continuously, this may indicate the TV needs service. ❏ The TIMER LED (see page 15) indicates that the timer is set. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even when the TV is turned off. ❏ The i.LINK STANDBY LED blinks when the signal - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 116
RM-Y192 AA (R6) Batteries 2 supplied for remote control Screen Size (measured diagonally) KDP-51WS550 51 inches KDP-57WS550 57 inches KDP-65WS550 65 inches Speaker Output 20W x 2 Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass KDP-51WS550 KDP-57WS550 KDP-65WS550 KDP-51WS550 1194 x 1350 x 650 mm (47 - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 117
Welcome SETUP SETUP Optional Accessories ❑ A/V Cable (VMC-810/820/830 HG) ❑ Audio Cable (RKC-515HG) ❑ Component Video Cable (VMC-10/30 HG) ❑ Control S Cable (RK-G69HG) ❑ i.LINK cables: VMC-IL4415 (4-pin to 4-pin, 1.5 meters); VMC- IL4435 (4-pin to 4-pin, 3.5 meters) 116 Other Info Other Info - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 118
labels 99 CineMotion 10, 46, 93 ClearEdge VM 10, 92 clearing, Favorite Channels 60 closed caption modes 91, 103 CODE SET button 46 color, adjusting 92 CONTROL S 40 CONTROL S IN/OUT jacks, described 17 Convergence 15, 105 adjusting automatically 42 adjusting manually 43 convergence 105 Cool, Color - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 119
, described 10 password, changing 100 Pause button 48 PIC MODE button 47 picture contrast, adjusting 92 Picture in Picture. See Twin View. Play button 48 POWER button 15 powering on/off, the TV 15 presetting channels 98 Pro (Video) mode 92 problems, troubleshooting 109-114 Program Guide 63 Program - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 120
15, 46, 54 Twin View button 47 described 10 using 57-59 V Variable audio setting 95 VCR using with TV remote control 51 with cable box, connecting 26 with cable, connecting 24 with satellite receiver, connecting 32 VCR/DVD button 48 Vertical Center, adjusting 97 VHF/UHF jack, described 17 VIDEO - Sony KDP-51WS550 | Primary User Manual - Page 121
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Product is determined to be defective, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any Sony authorized service facility. After the Warranty Period, you must pay for all labor charges. 2. PARTS: In addition, Sony will supply, at no charge, new or
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KDP-51WS550
KDP-57WS550
KDP-65WS550
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Printed in U.S.A.
High Definition
Projection TV