Sony KDS-55A3000 Operating Instructions

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    your Operating Instruction manual and Quick Setup Guide • Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or to speak with a support representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669) Sony will
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    and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. SXRD, "BRAVIA" and , Motionflow, Photo TV HD, S-Force, BRAVIA Theatre Sync, , DMex and "x.v. Color" are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation. "XMB" and "xross media bar" are the trademarks
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    43 General Settings 43 Initial Setup 43 Other Information Replacing the Lamp 44 How to Replace the Lamp 44 Troubleshooting 47 Specifications 50 Index 51 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com
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    of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power- of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits. WHEN INSTALLING
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    Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source. It is time to replace the lamp with a new one (not supplied) when: • the message, "Projection lamp is nearing end of life. Please replace the lamp." appears on the screen, • the lamp replacement indicator on the front panel blinks in red
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    • Blu-ray Disc™ Player or other external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for information on upgrading to HD programming. To learn more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with your BRAVIA TV set
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    the TV screen. The XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. Press the HOME button on your remote control to access the XMB™. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media
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    lower portion of the front cabinet while grasping the top with the other hand. KDS-55A3000/ KDS-60A3000 Place one hand in the hole on the lower portion of the rear cabinet while grasping the top with the other hand. ~ • When using the SU-RS12X stand for your TV, you must use the support belt. 8
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    blocked. Recommended Viewing Area Your viewing position may affect the picture quality. For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below. Model KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000 KDS operating temperature. • Be sure that the ventilation opening on the side of the TV is not blocked
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    instruction on projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. Replace the lamp with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). s After lamp is replaced, please set the Lamp Replacement option in the General settings (see page 43). "How to Replace the Lamp", see page 44. ~ • The light
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    2. Locating Inputs and Outputs Left Side Getting Started 0 1 2 3 VHF/UHF/CABLE S VIDEO 1 DMex/ SERVICE VIDEO IN 2 3 COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) 1 2 Y VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO R PB PR L AUDIO R 4 L R DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) AUDIO L R AUDIO 1 2 3
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    connected equipment is supported. Refer to page 43 to set up this communication. • When connecting an HDMI control compatible audio system with HDMI jack, be sure to also connect to the OPTICAL OUT jack. This USB port is for service only unless you are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module
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    to On or Off in the Channel settings for the type of input signal you choose (see page 39). HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can also enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, make sure
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    Shown with DVI Connection AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) Side of TV AUDIO L R AUDIO 1 2 3 page 12. Shown with Component Connection Side of TV VHF/UHF/CABLE S VIDEO 1 DMex/ SERVICE VIDEO IN 2 3 COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) 1 2 Y VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO R PB PR L AUDIO
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    HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Side of TV Getting Started AUDIO L R AUDIO After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals.
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    CABLE Camcorder Game system VCR Digital recorder VHF/UHF/CABLE S VIDEO 1 DMex/ SERVICE VIDEO IN 2 3 COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) 1 2 Y VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO R Theater) Blu-ray Audio Personal Camcorder Disc Player/ system computer PS3 ~ • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (
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    Quick Setup Guide provided with the TV documentation. Setting the HDMI Control In order for the HDMI Control function to operate, the TV and other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be setup. See page 43 on how to turn the HDMI Control On. For other equipment, refer to the operating instructions for
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    turn on the TV for the first time. Initial Setup Step 1 of 5 Please select a language. Language settings will apply to on screen display as well language of your choice to be used for all the on-screen settings. Use the remote control to navigate through the Initial Setup: V/v button: Allows you
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    Off appears. 3 FUNCTION The FUNCTION button indicator lights up momentarily Buttons when pressed to show which external equipment the remote control is operating. When the remote control is set to operate the external equipment, these buttons will operate the equipment you choose. You must first
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    page 40. Press to access features in the optional BRAVIA external module. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more information. The module may not be available in your region. 9 SOUND Press to cycle through different sound settings: Dynamic for enhanced treble and bass, Standard for spoken
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    Blu-ray Disc), ql or STB DVD or STB, these buttons operate the video equipment you w; Operating have programmed into the remote control. For details, see Buttons "Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control , refer to the operating manual of the connected equipment. ql POWER Press to turn on
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    WIDE Description Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see page 35). Changing the Wide Screen Mode (For PC timing, see below) 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard
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    XMB™ to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 7 and 30). Product Support Clock/Timers wk CH +/- wl F1/F2 Sound Screen Video Options components. For details, see "Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on page 27. 23
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    is set. This LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off. For details, see page 32. The projection lamp has burned out. Replace it with a new one (see page 44). Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. Also lights up in red during the diagnostics. Receives IR signals from the remote control
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    the Remote Control 2 3 2 4 Operating Sony Brand Video Equipment The remote control is preset as indicated below so that you do not need to program the remote control. Sony Equipment BD DVD STB Programmable Code Number 101 (Sony Blu-ray Disc Player) 751 (Sony DVD Player) 801 (Sony Satellite
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    773 768 HDD/DVD Combo Units Manufacturer Code Sony 770, 771, 772 DVD Changers Manufacturer Code Sony 765 Panasonic 766 DVR Manufacturer Sony DirecTV Samsung Code 901 902, 903 902, 903 Blu-ray Disc Player (BD) Manufacturer Code Sony 101, 102, 103 5.1ch DVD AV System Manufacturer
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    the DVD menu V v B b, Display the system MENU HOME Return RETURN Blu-ray Disc Player (BD) To Do This ... Press ... Activate the remote control to operate the Blu-ray Disc Player BD (FUNCTION) Turn on/off POWER Play H Stop x Pause X (press again to resume normal playback) Step
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    other input connected to AV receiver F1 DVR* To Do This ... Press ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVR DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on/off POWER Play H Replay the current program for a set period of time Advance forward a set period of time when playing back a recorded program
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    To Do This ... Specify the previous chapter mark Specify the next chapter mark Stop Pause Record Open the Favorites List Open the Guide Open Main Menu Move highlight (cursor) Select item Close on-screen display Page +/Open the RECORDINGS List Press ... . > x X z FAVORITES OPTIONS HOME V v B b
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    Settings start from page 32. • The available options vary depending on the situations and conditions applied. Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. Watching TV Select a channel. TV • You can also select a TV channel using the number 0-9 or CH +/- buttons (see remote control
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    PC under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 32) Clock/Timers (page 32) Picture (page 32) Sound (page 34) Screen (page 35) Video Options (page 37) Audio Options (page
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    save your settings and will light up the TIMER LED. Exit the Timer setting screen. Sets the time in minutes (Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min, or 120min) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. This can also be set using the SLEEP button on the remote control (see
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    inputs can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the remote control to directly toggle the modes. • The options for Picture Mode may differ depending on the Video/Photo Optimizer setting (see page 38). Resets the current Picture Mode setting to the default values. By selecting the iris option
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    by color. Detail Enhancer Enhances the details of the picture. Edge Enhancer Enhances the outline of the picture. ~ • Picture settings for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control, then selecting Picture from the OPTIONS menu. • Picture settings for PC Timings
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    Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to other inputs. ~ • Sound settings can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control. • Sound settings for PC Timings (HDMI or PC input) are the same as all other input modes (see above for details). Screen
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    replaced with the 4:3 Default setting for 4:3 sources. To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed, set • Vertical Size is available only when Wide Mode is set to Wide Zoom or Zoom. Screen settings for PC Timings (HDMI or PC input) differ from all other input
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    screen. ~ • Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing WIDE on the remote control. • See WIDE button description on page 22 for accessing Wide Mode. Using the Menus Video Options Settings Motion Enhancer Motion Naturalizer CineMotion Activates Motionflow to enhance the smoothness of picture
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    the HDMI or component input jacks. Select sYCC when using the equipment that supports x.v.Color. ~ • Setting is fixed to sRGB when the input signal is HDMI (RGB), even if sYCC is selected. Allows you to reproduce the color-difference signals. It is recommended that you leave this at the factory
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    the Alternate Audio feature. The Alternate Audio option may be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control when alternate audio stream is available from the broadcaster. Channel Settings Cable Auto Program Add Digital Channels Show/Hide Channels On For receiving cable channels via cable
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    Character Opacity, Edge Type, Edge Color, Background Color and Background Opacity. ~ • Closed Captions (CC) can be turned on and off directly by pressing CC on the remote control. Parental Lock Settings The Parental Lock feature allows you to block programs according to their content and rating
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    Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14 Custom Sets ratings manually. U.S.: See page 41 for details. Canada: service announcements, religious programs and weather. Channel Block Allows you to block channels regardless of program ratings. The password needs to be set up prior to blocking channels. The blocked
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    only Content-Based Ratings FV Fantasy violence D Suggestive dialogue L Strong language S Sexual situations V Violence ~ • To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings. For Country selection of Canada: English Rating French Rating U.S.A. Rating C All children C8
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    each time the channel is changed or DISPLAY on the remote control is pressed. ~ • To see the rating information on the banner, Info Banner setting must be set to On. Reduces the power consumption by adjusting the lamp brightness. This also enhances the black level. When selected, the guide markers
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    or the color looks unusual; (3) when the LAMP LED on the front of the TV blinks; or (4) when the lamp replacement message appears on the TV screen. WARNING Electric appliances can cause fire or high temperature, resulting in injury or death. Be sure to follow the instructions below. s Use a Sony XL
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    triggered and the POWER LED blinks six times (see page 24). 9 Put the outside lamp cover back in its place. Replace the cover, inserting it from the right side. Press the clamp on the left side to secure the cover. 10 Plug in the power cord. Turn on the TV and set the Lamp Replacement option in the
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    flammable materials or within the reach of children. s Do not pour water onto the used lamp or put any object inside the lamp. Doing so may cause the lamp to burst. For replacement lamp information visit: U. S. residents: http://www.sonystyle.com/tv/ Canadian residents: http://www.sonystyle.ca/tv
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    securely. • Turn on the power of the TV. • Check antenna/cable connections. • Make sure the Cable setting is correct for your TV signal source. • The banner display will disappear when there is no RF input for a certain period of time. Press DISPLAY on the remote control to redisplay the banner. TV
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    is especially common with theatrical blocks Set the Game/Text Mode to On (see page 38). there is delay between the remote control and the actual video Remote control does not operate • Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries. • Point the remote control at the remote control
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    remote control, press POWER settings on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on again.) Release V. WARNING: The Reset will clear all of your customized settings including the Parental Lock setting. LAMP LED blinks in red • Replace the lamp (see page 44). "Lamp Replacement message
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    . Supplied accessories Remote control RM-YD016 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Online Registration Card (U.S.A. and Canada only) (1) Optional accessories TV-Stand: SU-RS12X / Lamp: XL-5200 / Designer Color Speaker Grille: SG
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    Surround 34 T THEATER button 21 Timer 32 TIMER LED 24 Treble 34 Troubleshooting 47-49 TV Auto Power On 43 TV POWER button 21 TV Rating 42 U U.S.A. Rating 42 Unrated 41 Using with remote control 5.1ch DVD AV System 28 AV Receiver 28 Blu-ray Disc Player 27 Cable Box 27 DVD Player or DVD Changer 27
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© 2007 Sony Corporation
Printed in U.S.A.
SXRD Projection TV
Operating Instructions
KDS-50A3000
KDS-55A3000
KDS-60A3000
For Your Convenience
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• Have questions on the use of your television after reading your Operating Instruction manual
and Quick Setup Guide
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