Sony KE-42XBR900 Operating Instructions
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Flat Panel Color TV KE-42XBR900/KE-50XBR900 4-092-940-14 (1) Flat Panel Color TV Operating Instructions KE-42XBR900 KE-50XBR900 2002 Sony Corporation - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
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. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
moisture evaporate before turning on the TV. s To obtain TV STAND or WALL-HANGING RACK UNIT is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury. SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO. KE-42XBR900 (PDM-4200) KE-50XBR900 (PDM-5000) TABLE TOP STAND MODEL NO. SU-P42T1 (for PDM-4200) SU-P50T1 (for PDM-5000 - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
plug when disconnecting the AC power cord. s Refer to the operating instructions when disconnecting the display cable. If the AC power cord or display cable is damaged, stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange it. Cleaning Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this unit - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
instructions supplied with your stand. Recommended place for the Media receiver unit Place the Media receiver unit on a stable, level surface. Otherwise, the Media receiver unit may fall and cause injury. Use an optional Sony stand, which has adequate strength. Weight Do not stand on the Media - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
install the unit turned backward or sideways. s Do not install the unit turned over or upside ) Leave this space at least. When installing the unit using a stand 30 cm (11 7/8 in) 10 cm (4 in) 10 cm of the Media receiver unit. Media receiver unit: Top view Never place the Media receiver unit in - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
. This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and power-line surges. Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: s When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. s If - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
it. The TV includes handles that you can use to carry the unit. Others Damage requiring service If the surface of the display unit cracks, do not touch it until you unplug the AC power cord. Otherwise electric shock may result. Object placement Do not place something heavy on the Media receiver unit - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
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Connectors 16 Display unit 16 Media receiver unit Front Panel 17 Media receiver unit Rear Panel 18 Installing the TV 20 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna 22 Cable or Antenna Only 23 Cable and Antenna Only 24 Cable Box and Cable Only 25 Cable Box Only 27 Connecting Optional - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
TV Remote Control 56 All Equipment 56 Operating a VCR 56 Operating a Satellite Receiver 56 Operating a Cable Box 57 Operating a DVD Player 57 Operating an MDP (Laserdisc Player 57 Using the Features Overview 59 Watching TV 60 Using Wide Mode About Memory Stick 68 Supported Image Types 68 - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
80 Selecting Audio Options 80 Using the Screen Menu 82 Selecting Screen Mode Options 82 Using the Channel Menu 84 Selecting Channel Options 84 Using on Using Memory Stick Media 95 Memory Stick Precautions 95 Contacting Sony 96 Troubleshooting 96 Twin View 96 Remote Control 97 Memory Stick - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
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Color TV. This manual is to be used with the following models: s KE-42XBR900 s KE-50XBR900 The package contains the following: s Flat panel display unit (PDM-5000 or PDM-4200) s Media receiver unit (MBT-XBR900) s Remote control (RM-927Y) and two size AAA (LR03) batteries s Two AC power cords s AC - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
line Sony's unique digital technology. Fine gradation of dark scenes, which is not possible with conventional PDP, is realized by greatly enhancing resolution in the low brightness range. s Wide Screen Mode TV screen digital images that are stored on Memory Stick media digital set-top boxes) that have - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV. Topic TV Controls and Connectors Installing the TV Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna Connecting Optional Equipment VCR and Cable VCR and Cable Box Two VCRs for Tape Editing Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver and VCR - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
4 Infrared Receiver (IR) Description Lights up in green when the TV set is turned on. When in standby mode, the LED lights up in red. The LED does not light up when the main power is turned off. If the LED blinks continuously, this may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see "Contacting Sony - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
the TV Set. 2 POWER LED Lights up in green when the TV set is turned on. The LED lights up in red when in standby mode. The LED does not light up when the main power is turned off. If the LED blinks continuously, this may indicate the Media receiver unit needs servicing (see "Contacting Sony" on - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
BLACK DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO MONITOR OUT ~ AC IN Jack Description 1 CONTROL S OUT Allows the TV to send remote control signals to other Sony instruction manual that came with your equipment for details about connecting and using it with the TV. Use a DVI-D single link cable. - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
Jack qs HD/DVD IN 4/5 (1080i/720p/480p/ 480i) Description Connect to your DVD player's or digital set-top box's component video (Y, PB, PR) and audio (L/R) jacks. Component video provides better picture quality than 4, 0, or qa). * High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection Setup 19 - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
Installing the TV 1 Connect the display interface cable (supplied) to the display unit's DISPLAY SIGNAL IN jack, and connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the display unit's AC IN jack. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Setup SONY EXCLUSIVE CABLE ONLY BLACK WHITE - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
unit. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your stand or rack unit. 4 Connect the other end of display interface cable to the Media receiver unit's DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT jack, and connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the media receiver unit's AC IN jack. AUDIO IN CONTROL - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
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 See Page Cable or Antenna Only 23 s No cable box or VCR Cable and Antenna Only 24 s No cable box or VCR Cable Box and Cable Only - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
Antenna Only For best results, use one of the following connections if you are connecting a cable or an antenna and you: s Do not need a cable box to unscramble channels. (If you have a cable box, see page 27.) s Do not intend to connect a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 30 and 32.) For antenna - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
and an antenna. (This is convenient if you are using a separate rooftop antenna to receive additional channels that are not provided by your cable company.) s Do not have a cable box or VCR. (If you have a cable box, see pages 25 to 27. If you have a VCR, see pages 30 and 32.) For antenna connection - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
must first program the remote control for your specific cable box; see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 54.) s Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV's VHF/UHF input. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.) About Using This Connection - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
This ... Use the cable box Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable box Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Prevent the accidental switching of TV channels Switch the TV's input between the cable box and cable Do This ... Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
see pages 30 and 32.) With this connection you can: s 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 - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
This Connection To Do This ... Use the cable box Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable box Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Prevent the accidental switching of TV channels Do This ... Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
Cable Box Two VCRs for Tape Editing Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver and VCR DVD Player with Component Video Connectors DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Digital TV Set-Top Box with Component Video Connectors Digital Satelite Receiver with DVI-HDTV connector Camcorder Audio Receiver - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
jacks? See page 29. Rear of Media receiver unit AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) R-AUDIO-L SUBWOOFER OUT (VAR) VHF/UHF TO CONVERTER AUX 1 DVI-HDTV R-AUDIO-L 6 3 R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO IN DVI-HDTV IN WHITE BLACK DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT Antenna cable (supplied) VCR CATV cable A/V cable 30 - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
the VCR Control VCR functions with the See "Operating a VCR" on page 56. TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 91. identify equipment connected to the TV Do not leave the display indication of the VCR turned on. Setup 31 - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
the cable box. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box; see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 54.) s Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV's VHF/UHF jack. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.) s Record - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
BLACK DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT Antenna cable (supplied) Splitter (not supplied) CATV cable Cable boCxable box VCR Coaxial cable Setup A/V cable Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Watch cable (unscrambled) channels Watch cable box (scrambled) channels Watch the VCR Set up the TV remote - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
to connect the playback VCR's A/V output 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. Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 29. Playback VCR Rear of Media receiver unit AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) R-AUDIO-L SUBWOOFER OUT - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
TV remote control to If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See operate the VCR(s) "Programming the Remote Control" on page 54. Activate the TV remote a VCR" on page 56. TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
of Media receiver unit AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) R-AUDIO-L SUBWOOFER OUT (VAR) VHF/UHF TO CONVERTER AUX 1 DVI-HDTV R-AUDIO-L 6 3 R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO IN DVI-HDTV IN WHITE BLACK DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT Satellite receiver Antenna cable (supplied) Satellite antenna cable A/V cable 36 - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
the Remote Control" on page 54. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT/CABLE indicator lights up. See "Operating a Satellite Receiver" on page 56. See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 91. Do not leave the Electric Program Guide and display indication turned on. Setup - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
. Rear of Media receiver unit CATV cable AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) R-AUDIO-L SUBWOOFER OUT (VAR) VHF/UHF TO CONVERTER AUX 1 DVI-HDTV R-AUDIO-L 6 3 R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO IN DVI-HDTV IN WHITE BLACK DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT Satellite antenna cable Satellite receiver A/V cable VCR Antenna - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
See "Operating a Satellite Receiver" on page 56 and "Operating a VCR" on page 56. Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 91. identify equipment connected to the TV Do not leave the Electric Program Guide and display indication turned on. 39 - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
CB and CR, or Y, B-Y and R-Y. If so, connect the cables to their matching color jacks. 2 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player's audio output jacks to the TV's VIDEO 4 audio input jacks. Component video cable Rear of Media receiver unit AUDIO IN CONTROL S OUT AV MOUSE 4 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
Control DVD functions with the See "Operating a DVD Player" on page 57. TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 91. identify equipment connected to the TV You cannot record the signal from any equipment connected into the Y, PB, PR - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
to connect the DVD player's audio output jacks to the TV's audio input jacks. 2 Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player's S VIDEO jack to the TV's S VIDEO jack. Rear of Media receiver unit DVD player S VIDEO cable AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) R-AUDIO-L SUBWOOFER OUT (VAR) 1 3 R-AUDIO-L VIDEO - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
Y, CB and CR, or Y, B-Y and R-Y. If so, connect the cables to their matching color jacks. 2 Use an audio cable to connect the set-top box's audio output jacks to the TV's VIDEO 4 audio input jacks. Component video cable Rear of Media receiver unit AUDIO IN CONTROL S OUT AV MOUSE 4 AUDIO OUT (VAR - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
cable to connect the Digital Satelite Receiver's audio output jacks to the TV's DVI-HDTV AUDIO jacks. Rear of Media receiver unit AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) R-AUDIO-L SUBWOOFER OUT (VAR) VHF/UHF TO CONVERTER AUX 1 DVI-HDTV R-AUDIO-L 6 3 R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO IN DVI-HDTV IN WHITE BLACK - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
TV's rear A/V input jacks. To connect a camcorder Use an A/V cable to connect the camcorder's A/V output jacks to the TV's A/V input jacks. Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 29. Media receiver See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 91. identify equipment connected to the TV Do not - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
system 1 Use an audio cable to connect the TV's audio output jacks to the audio receiver's line input jacks. Rear of Media receiver unit AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) R-AUDIO-L SUBWOOFER OUT (VAR) 1 3 R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO IN Receiver To line input Audio cable 2 Using the TV's Audio Menu, set - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
's input jack. Monaural audio cable (not supplied) AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) R-AUDIO-L SUBWOOFER OUT (VAR) VHF/UHF TO CONVERTER AUX 1 DVI-HDTV R-AUDIO-L 6 Sub woofer 3 R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO IN DVI-HDTV IN WHITE BLACK DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT Rear of Media receiver unit Sub woofer input - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
allows you to always point your remote control at your TV, instead of having to point it at the other equipment, which might be hidden or out of direct line of sight. Use CONTROL S OUT to send signals to connected equipment. CONTROL S OUT Rear of Media receiver unit AUDIO IN CONTROL S OUT AV - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
creates a list of receivable channels. When finished, the lowest numbered channel is displayed. To reset the TV to factory settings 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV. 2 Hold down RESET on the remote control. 3 Press POWER on the Media receiver unit. (The TV will turn itself off, then back - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
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Overview This chapter describes how to set up, program, and use the TV's remote control. Topic Inserting Batteries Button Descriptions Programming the Remote Control Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control Page 51 52 54 56 Inserting Batteries 1 2 3 Open the battery compartment - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
Power Buttons SAT/CABLE*: Press to turn on and off the satellite receiver or cable box. POWER: Press to turn on and off the TV. qd TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV's video inputs. * If not Sony brand, requires that you first program the remote - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
Remote Control cursor. To select an item, press . If FUNCTION is switched on SAT/CABLE or DVD/VCR Transport Buttons m Rewind H Play x Stop M Fast forward MTS/SAP wa CH +/- Press repeatedly to cycle through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP, and Mono. For details - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
Sony brand that you want to control with the TV's remote control, use the following procedure to program the remote control. The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used with the remote control. 1 Turn aim the TV's remote control at the equipment and press POWER that - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
Sony 301 Sony Panasonic Pioneer Code 701 704, 710 702 DVD Players Manufacturer Sony 757 761 759 753 757 752 755 758 754 760 Cable Boxes Manufacturer Code Sony 230 Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225, 226 Zenith 212, 213 Satellite Receivers Manufacturer Code Sony 801 Dish Network 810 - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 58
Receiver To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver Turn on/off Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel Display channel number Display SAT Guide Display SAT Menu Move highlight (cursor) Select item Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT/CABLE - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 59
Control Operating a Cable Box To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Turn on/off Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT/CABLE indicator lights up. SAT/CABLE 0-9, ENTER CH +/- JUMP Operating a DVD Player - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 60
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Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV. Topic Watching TV Using Wide Mode Using Twin View Using Favorite Channels Using the Freeze Function Using Picture Off Using the Memory Stick Picture Viewer Page 60 61 62 65 66 67 68 59 - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 62
This ... Activate the remote control to operate the TV Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the TV indicator lights up. Turn on/off the TV Press POWER Tune directly to a , current time, wide mode, and channel label (if set). Switch the TV's input to the VCR, Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 63
settings in the Screen menu. For details, see page 82. s Press WIDE repeatedly to toggle through the following Wide Mode settings. Wide Zoom enlarges the 4:3 picture, while the upper and lower parts of the picture are condensed to fit the 16:9 screen. z When you change channels or inputs, the Wide - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 64
appears in both windows because the cable box unscrambles only one channel at a time. s If you use a cable box, you can view the cable box output in one window and view a different source (such as a VCR or DVD player) in the second window by using TV/VIDEO. For details, see "Connecting Optional - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 65
< Functions Available in the Active Window To Do This ... Tune to a channel Adjust the volume Mute the volume Switch the TV's input between sources connected to the TV's A/V inputs Change the picture size Do This ... Press 0-9 and then ENTER (or wait 3 seconds) or Press CH+/- Press VOL +/- Press - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 66
picture that you want to resize. 2 Press V to enlarge the picture. 3 Press v to make the picture smaller. Features When you adjust the picture sizes, the TV memorizes the change. The next time you use the Twin View function, the memorized sizes appear. 64 - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 67
Channel appears. 3 Press to select the channel you want to watch. The Favorite Channels list disappears after 90 seconds if you do not operate the TV. Features 65 - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 68
while you are using the Twin View feature. 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 Frozen picture - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 69
lets you enjoy music from radio programs of digital broadcasts or DVDs with the TV screen turned off. This feature turns off the display unit only. 1 Press PIC OFF. The PICTURE OFF LED lights up in blue and the screen turns off. To cancel and return to normal viewing, press any button except for VOL - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 70
, see "Notes on Using Memory Stick Media" on page 95. Supported Image Types This TV's Memory Stick viewer can display only still images that have been recorded on Memory Stick media by Sony brand digital still and video cameras. The TV's Memory Stick viewer is compatible with Memory Sticks up to - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 71
Unsupported Image Types This TV's Memory Stick viewer cannot display any of the following: s Images recorded on digital still cameras and digital video cameras that are not Sony brand s Images recorded using products that are not DCF compliant, including the following Sony products: Digital still - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 72
the Memory Stick is forced in the wrong way, 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 a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator is off. (When the light is on - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 73
3 Pull the Memory Stick completely out of the slot. To protect small children from injury from Memory Stick Media, remove all Memory Stick media from the TV's Memory Stick slot and store it in a safe location when it is not in use. 71 Features - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 74
want to view. For details, see page 70. 2 Press MEMORY STICK on the remote control. The Memory Stick Menu appears. Memory Stick Index Slideshow Setup Move: V v " on page 74. 4 To exit the Memory Stick Menu, press CH +/-, TV/VIDEO, ANT, MEMORY STICK again or use 0-9 and ENTER (or wait 3 seconds - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 75
details, see page 70. 2 Press MEMORY STICK on the remote control. The Memory Stick Menu appears. 3 Press V v after 5 minutes if you do not operate the TV. 4 Press V v B b to highlight an thumbnail image, this indicates that the image does not support a thumbnail view. Selecting the icon, however, - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 76
starts. 4 To end the slideshow, press . The Memory Stick Menu is displayed. Changing the Memory Stick Setup Options 1 Press MEMORY STICK on the remote control. The Memory Stick Menu appears. 2 Press V v B b to highlight Setup and press . The Memory Stick Setup Menu appears. Memory Stick Setup Menu - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 77
Stick Setup Menu, press V v B b to highlight Menu and press . If a blank square appears instead of the thumbnail image, this indicates that the image does not support a thumbnail view and cannot be rotated. Features 75 - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 78
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more. Offers enhanced audio options such as listening to second 80 audio programming (SAP) or customizing the Effect of the sound on your TV. Allows you to make Wide Mode adjustments and make 82 changes to the screen's vertical center. z Press MENU to enter and exit Menus. Allows you to set up - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 80
default settings for the Video settings (excluding Advanced Video) of the Mode (Vivid, Standard, etc.) the TV is set to: s Press RESET on the remote control when in the Video Menu. Selecting Video Options z To change colors a neutral tint. Select to give the white colors a red tint. Menus 78 - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 81
Mode and DRC Palette options while viewing NTSC sources. DRC Mode Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x density, for high quality sources (i.e., DVD player, satellite receiver , you can create one Custom setting to optimize your cable input's picture, and create another to optimize your DVD - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 82
to another, use MTS/SAP on the remote control. The Audio Menu includes the following to stabilize the volume. Off Select to turn off Steady Sound. TruSurround Select for surround TV to second audio programs when a signal is received. (If no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in Stereo mode - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 83
but 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. Menus - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 84
Wide Mode: Wide Zoom 4:3 Default: Wide Mode Options z To change from one Wide Mode to another, use WIDE on the remote Mode Select a Wide Mode to use for 4:3 sources. Description Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 size picture, while the upper and lower parts screen. Wide Mode is unavailable - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 85
changed, set 4:3 Default to Off. Option Description 4:3 Default Wide Zoom Select the default 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 KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 86
after changing this option. Channel Fix Off Useful when you 2-6 have a cable box or satellite receiver connected Turns off Channel Fix. "Fix" your TV's channel setting to 2-6 and use the cable box or satellite receiver to change channels. Select one of these settings if you connected the - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 87
channels, repeat steps 1 and 2. 4 Press B to return to the Channel Menu, or press MENU to exit the Menus. Depending on reception condition, the digital TV broadcast channel may be presettable. In this case, set the channel to be skipped. Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 88
Use 0-9 on the remote control to enter a Turn TV-Y, TV-G, G s Canada: C, G, TV-Y Youth Maximum ratings permitted are: s US: TV-PG, PG s Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG Y. Adult Maximum ratings permitted are: s US: TV-14, PG-13 s Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14 Custom Select to set ratings manually - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 89
another country, emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather. For US models, the To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. Menus - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 90
password. Press ENTER 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 88 - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 91
you to select the time in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. Timer 1 & 2 You can use the Timers to program the TV to turn on and off and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled viewing times. Timer 1 & 2 are not - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 92
the Menu. An LED on the front service). Displays when the channel is changed or DISPLAY is pressed. Allows you to illuminate the Sony logo on the front panel of the display unit. Yes Illuminates the Sony logo while the power is turned on. No Illuminates the Sony logo only when the power - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 93
following labels for each input: Video 1-3 VHS, DVD, Receiver, Satellite, Cable Box, 8mm, DTV, Game, LD, Web, Beta, Skip Video 4-6 DVD, Satellite, Cable Box, DTV, HD, Game, Skip If you select Skip, your TV skips this input when you press the TV/VIDEO button. Allows you to move the position of - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 94
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Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Glossary Notes on Using Memory Stick Media Contacting Sony Troubleshooting Specifications Optional Accessories Index Page 94 95 96 96 101 103 104 93 - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 96
Frequency) is the part of the radio spectrum from 300 to 3,000 megahertz. Provides 480 lines of resolution. Displays images using interlaced scanning, which first transmits all the odd lines on the TV screen and then the even lines. Provides 480 lines of resolution. Displays images using progressive - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 97
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). s Avoid touching the terminal of Memory Stick media or bringing it into contact with a metal object - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 98
please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only). Troubleshooting Twin View Problem Possible Remedies I cannot get Twin View to work s s s If you are using a cable box to unscramble all channels - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 99
Check the orientation of the batteries. s Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the TV indicator lights up. You may have inadvertently pressed FUNCTION, which changes the remote control to SAT or CABLE mode. s Make sure this unit's power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet. s Locate the unit at - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 100
not lit), no s If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may need sound service. Call your local Sony Service Center. s Make sure the power cord is plugged in. s Press POWER on the front of the media receiver unit. s Press TV/VIDEO to cycle through the connected - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 101
the sound (see page 81). Or, to use the TV remote control, set the Audio Out option to Variable. s To turn on the TV speakers, set the Speaker option to On (see page 81). Channels Problem Possible Remedies Cannot receive upper channels s Change the Cable option to Off (see page 84). (UHF) when - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 102
; it cannot be used to temporarily unblock channels. LED on the display unit is lit s The POWER ON/STAND BY LED (see page 16) lights up when the TV is turned on. If the LED blinks continuously, this may indicate the TV needs a service. s The TIMER LED (see page 16) indicates that the timer is - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 103
inches KE-50XBR900 50 inches 15W × 2 PDM-4200 1352 × 720 × 102 mm (53 1/4 × 28 3/8 × 4 1/8 in) PDM-5000 1573 × 856 × 108 mm (62 1/8 × 33 3/4 × 4 3/8 in) MBT-XBR900 430 × 105 × 360 mm (17 × 4 1/4 × 14 1/4 in) Display unit PDM-4200: 39kg (86 lbs) PDM-5000: 53kg (114 lbs) Media receiver unit - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 104
Power Consumption Supplied Accessories In Use Display unit PDM-4200: 460 W PDM-5000: 540 W Media receiver unit MBT-XBR900: 36 W In Standby Under 1.5 W Remote Control (1) RM-927Y AAA (LR03) Batteries (2) AC power code (2) AC plug holder (1) Display interface cable (1) Antenna cable (1) - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 105
interface cable (VMC-P10) s Memory Stick media: 8 MB (MSA-8A); 16 MB (MSA-16A); 32 MB (MSA-32A); 64 MB (MSA-64A); 128 MB (MSA-128A) s Table top stand: SU-P42T1 (for PDM-4200) SU-P50T1 (for PDM-5000) s Wall mount unit: SU-PW1 (for PDM-4200/5000) s Floating stand: SU-PF1 (for PDM-4200/5000) 103 - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 106
81 audio receiver, connecting cable connecting 23 setting On/Off 84 with VCR, connecting 30 cable box connecting with VCR 32 Twin View issues 62 using with TV remote control 57 Caption Vision 90 CATV. See cable Mode 79 DRC Palette 79 DRC. See Digital Reality Creation. DVD player using with TV remote - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 107
17, 52, 60 POWER LED 100 POWER ON/STAND BY indicator 16, 17 powering on/off, the TV 17 presetting channels 84 Pro (Video) mode 78 problems, troubleshooting 96-100 progressive 94 R ratings, setting 86-88 ratings, viewing blocked programs 87, 88 Record buttons 53 remote control inserting batteries 51 - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 108
treble, adjusting 80 troubleshooting 96-100 TruSurround 80 TruSurround, Effect 80 turning on/off the TV 17 TV indicator 60 TV/VIDEO button 52, 60 Twin View described 14 using 62-64 Twin View button 52 V Variable audio setting 81 VCR using with TV remote control 56 with cable box, connecting 32 with - Sony KE-42XBR900 | Operating Instructions - Page 109
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2002 Sony Corporation
KE-42XBR900
KE-50XBR900
Flat Panel Color TV
Operating Instructions
4-092-940-
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Flat Panel Color TV
KE-42XBR900/KE-50XBR900