Sony KDS60A2020 Operating Instructions

Sony KDS60A2020 - 60" Rear Projection TV Manual

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    1-877-899-SONY (7669) Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase. Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store 3-198-047-11(1) SXRD Projection TV Operating Instructions KDS-50A2020 KDS-55A2020 http://www.sony.net/ KDS-60A2020 ™ Printed in
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    your television after reading your manual z Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport oor to speak with a support representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669) Sony will work to resolve your
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    CAUTION Use the following Sony appliance(s) only with the following TV STAND. Use with other TV STAND may cause instability and possibly result in injury. SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO. KDS-50A2020 KDS-55A2020 KDS-60A2020 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO. SU-RS11M SU-RS11X To Customers Sufficient expertise is
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    services such as video-on-demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require the use of a set trademark. SXRD, WEGA, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. This TV is
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    block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete Code (NEC) in USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
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    For the best picture quality, install your TV according to "Recommended Viewing Area" on page 13. s When installing your TV against a wall, keep it at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall. Projection Lamp s Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source. It is time to replace the lamp with
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    Control 28 TV Controls 31 Using the Menus Overview of MENU 32 Picture Settings 34 Sound Settings 37 Screen Settings 39 Channel Settings 41 Parental Lock Settings 42 Setup Settings 45 PC Settings 49 Other Information Replacing the Lamp 51 How to Replace the Lamp 51 Troubleshooting 55
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    Sony SXRDTM projection TV. This manual is for models KDS-50A2020, KDS-55A2020 and KDS-60A2020. Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include: ❑ SXRDTM: SXRD customize your TV settings. ❑ Parental Control: Downloadable digital rating and V-Chip technology allows parents to block
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    between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box, Blu-ray DiscTM Player (BD), DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. To enjoy clear picture ❑ Prevent sunlight or other light sources from
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    turning on your TV, it may take a while (1 minute or less) before the picture appears. ❑ When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. Replace the lamp with a new Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied). ❑ After the lamp is replaced, set the Lamp Replacement option in the Setup
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    the TV stand with support belts ❑ Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU-RS11M (for KDS- 50A2020)/SU-RS11X (for KDS-55A2020, KDS-60A2020) with a support belt designed for your TV. ✍ When using the SU-RS11M (for KDS-50A2020)/SU-RS11X (for KDS- 55A2020, KDS-60A2020) stand for your TV, you
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    ventilation opening of the cooling fan may damage the TV. 4 inches (10cm) 12 inches (approx. 30cm) 4 inches (10cm) 4 inches (10cm) Never install the TV as follows Air circulation is blocked Air blown into the cooling fan ✍ Do not install the TV near any ventilation, as it may affect the normal
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    Viewing Area Getting Started Your viewing position may affect the picture quality. For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below. Model KDS-50A2020 KDS-55A2020 KDS-60A2020 Viewing distance min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m) min. 6.8 ft. (approx. 2.1 m) min. 7.0 ft
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    cable Antenna cable VHF/UHF CABLE Rear of TV ✍ To set up the TV remote control, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 26. ✍ Press SAT/CABLE to begin operating the cable box with the remote control (see page 22). The indicator will light up. ✍ Press ANT to switch between VHF/UHF and cable
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    equipment to your TV. CATV cable Coaxial cable CABLE Rear of TV IN OUT Cable box ✍ To set up the TV remote control, light up. Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna Coaxial cable Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) PC IN RGB S VIDEO Y PB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL
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    Getting Started VCR and Cable CATV Splitter cable VHF/UHF CABLE Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) PC IN RGB S VIDEO Y PB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) VIDEO AUDIO L (MONO) AUDIO R 8 1 PR L L AUDIO R R 3 4 5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) S VIDEO Coaxial cable
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    VCR and Cable Box/ Digital Cable Box VHF/UHF CABLE Getting Started Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) PC IN RGB S VIDEO Y PB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) VIDEO AUDIO L (MONO) AUDIO R 8 1 PR L L AUDIO R R 3 4 5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) S VIDEO S VIDEO
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    Panel To open the cover OPEN TIMER LAMP POWER POWER Be careful not to pinch your fingers when opening the cover. Y PB PR picture quality than the S VIDEO (6 of rear panel) or the composite video 2 connection. When Auto is selected for the Video 2 (Component) option in the Setup settings
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    Rear Panel 1 IN 6 7 L AUDIO R For service use only SERVICE ONLY VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) PC IN RGB S VIDEO Y PB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, Blu-ray Disc Player, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports
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    (OPTICAL) Description Connects to your cable signal. This CABLE input jack, in conjunction with the VHF/UHF input jack, lets you set up your TV to switch 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. Connect
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    create a list of receivable channels from both VHF/UHF antenna and cable TV channels if both sources are connected. If you choose to set up the channels at a later time, select the Auto Program option in the Channel settings to scan available channels (see page 41). ✍ If you select "No" during
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    want the TV to remain on before shutting off. To cancel Sleep, press SLEEP repeatedly until Off appears. The FUNCTION button indicator lights up Custom for flat setting. ✍ The 5 button, CH + button and PLAY button have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the TV
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    ✍ Program information in the guide is provided by the broadcasters. As a result, it may sometimes include only the channel number, without a program title or description. Using the Program Options Setting The program options setting allows you to customize the program settings on the currently tuned
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    switched TV cache. REPLAY: Press to replay the current program for a set period of time. ADVANCE: Press to advance forward a set Sony DVD recorders with the visual search function. For details, see the operating instructions manual of the connected equipment. TV POWER Press to turn on and off the TV.
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    picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Custom. The picture modes can be also accessed in the Picture settings. For details, see "Picture Settings" on page 34. Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings signal. Press to display the MENU with TV functions and settings. See "Overview of MENU" on
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    /CABLE) will flash. 2 Enter the three-digit manufacturer's code number using the --9 buttons while the FUNCTION button is lit. If the code is not entered particular use. To check if the code works Aim your TV's remote control at the equipment, and press the green POWER button. If you can turn the
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    LG LXI (SEARS) Magnavox Marantz Marta Memorex Minolta Mitsubishi/MGA Multitech NEC Olympic Optimus Orion Panasonic Pentax Philco Philips Pioneer Quasar RCA/PROSCAN Realistic Sansui Code 348 327 338, 344 314, 337 317, 319 308, 309 332 302, 332 304, 309, 338 309, 312, 341 314, 336, 337 304 316, 317
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    connected to your TV, first turn to page 27 and program the necessary code. For operating video equipment, press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until Do This ... Display channel number Display SAT Guide Display SAT Menu Move highlight (cursor) Select item Press ... DISPLAY GUIDE MENU V v B b Operating a VCR
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    ) Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Press ... ... Play Stop Pause Press ... H x X Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback Specify the previous MUTING To Do This ... Press ... Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback
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    POWER F 1 F 2 H x Pause X Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback Move highlight (cursor programs REPLAY Slow mode m/m (press lightly) Jump forward while viewing recorded programs X x . > BD/DVD MENU or TOP MENU TV/VIDEO To Do This ... Master volume Select other input
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    Replacing the Lamp" on page 51. Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. If the LED blinks in red continuously, this may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see the contacting Sony information on page 2). When the red LED blinks only three times, the lamp door of the lamp unit or the lamp
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    MENU button, you can select from basic TV functions: External Inputs, Favorites, Cable, Antenna or Settings. TV/VIDEO SLEEP POWER TV POWER BD/DVD DVR/VCR SAT/CABLE TV FUNCTION ENT JUMP ANT FREEZE MODE SURROUND SOUND PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY GUIDE TOOLS RETURN MENU PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY
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    to Favorites 5 12 23 Edit Favorites Exit Exit: MENU To manually edit your favorite channels, select Edit Favorites. For more information, To display PC settings (page 49), select Video 8 in External Inputs and switch to PC input. Pressing MENU shows PC settings when the TV is displaying the
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    Custom) independently for the TV input and for each Video input (Video 1 to Video 7). Your Picture Mode settings are automatically saved upon selection. Resets the current settings to default values (except for Advanced Settings). By selecting the iris option, you can obtain the best brightness
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    Cool Select to give the white colors a bluish tint. Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint. Warm 1, 2 Select to give the white colors a reddish tint. Available only when Picture Mode is set to Custom. Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture. Select to reduce the noise level
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    set to Custom Description Reset Black Corrector Gamma Clear White Live Color White Balance Detail Enhancer Edge Enhancer Resets all the Advanced Settings to default values (except for White Balance). Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast. Adjusts the balance between the light
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    Custom Flat setting. Allows you to store your preferred settings. ✍ You can set up a Sound Mode (Dynamic, Standard, Custom) independently for the TV is set to Custom. Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo. Auto SAP Select to automatically switch to
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    Sync Digital channel only Description Select among the available options to switch among the alternate audio streams. The program you are tuned TV's remote control. Fixed The audio output of the TV is fixed. Use your audio receiver's remote control to adjust the volume (and other audio settings)
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    source), select this mode to display the 16:9 picture in its original size. Zoom Select to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio. ✍ You can set up a Wide Mode (Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom) independently for the TV input and for each Video input (Video 1 to
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    (or inputs), Wide Mode is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting. To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default to Off. Allows you to adjust the screen area displaying the picture. Normal Select to display the picture in the original size
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    Digital Channels Auto Program Show/Hide Channels Label Channels Diagnostics Description Lets you set up a list of up to 16 of your the TV for all receivable channels for the current TV input (either Antenna or Cable). Allows you to show or hide channels that appear in the program guide and
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    ratings permitted are: U.S.: TV-Y, TV-G, G Canada: C, G, TV-Y Youth Maximum ratings permitted are: U.S.: TV-PG, PG Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG Y. Adult Maximum ratings permitted are: U.S.: TV-14, PG-13 Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14 Custom... Select to set ratings manually. U.S.: See page 43
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    the Custom option. ✍ This setting is only available if digital ratings have been downloaded by your TV and ratings have been set for U.S.A. in Select Country (see below). Unrated Allow Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating. (Available only in U.S.A.) Block Blocks all
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    strongly cautioned. TV-MA Mature audience 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. Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock
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    Antenna. Allows you to select the method for reproducing color-difference signals. It is recommended that you leave this at the factory default value. Standard Automatically optimizes based on signal. Custom... If the tone of the picture from the input source is unnatural, select either ITU601
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    to create a custom 10-character label. Steps to edit the labels are the same as Label Channels (see page 41). ✍ If you select Skip, your TV skips this input when you press the TV/VIDEO button. ✍ The Skip label is useful for inputs to which no equipment is connected. Sleep Set the time in
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    Using the Menus Option Menu Color Power Saving CineMotion Cooling Mode Lamp Replacement Product Information Description Enables you to select a specific color for the on-screen settings. Select to reduce the power consumption by adjusting the lamp brightness. This also enhances the black level.
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    Broadcast, Small Text, Large Text and Custom. Custom... Allows you to customize the following settings: Character Size Small, Standard, Large Character Style Style 1-7 Character Color Color 1-8 Character Opacity Solid, Translucent Edge Color Color 1-8 Edge Type None, Raised, Depressed
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    Video Medium Video To display the PC settings, see "Navigating Through Settings" (page 33). ✍ Press TV/VIDEO button to switch to another input. Using the Menus Adjust the picture settings Resolution: 1024x768/60Hz MENU Exit Option Picture Description Display Mode Reset Advanced Iris Video
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    colors a reddish tint. Warm 2 gives a redder tint than Warm 1. Dynamic Select to enhance treble and bass. Standard Provides standard sound. Recommended for home entertainment. Custom Provides a flat response. Select to automatically adjust the display position, Phase and Pitch of the picture
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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. ❑ Use a Sony XL
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    . ✍ Avoid touching the front glass of a new lamp or the glass of the lamp receptacle. This may reduce picture quality or lamp life. 4 Remove the outside lamp cover. Release the two clamps as shown in the illustration below. 5 Remove the lamp door. Turn the screw counterclockwise and slide the lever
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    compartment is tilted, as shown in the following illustration. ✍ If the lamp is not securely reattached, the self-diagnostic function may be triggered and the POWER LED blinks three times (see page 31). 8 Reattach the lamp door. Replace the door by inserting the two tabs in the slot from the left
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    turn on the TV. ✍ Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp. ✍ Take great care when replacing the lamp or plugging in/unplugging the connecting cords. Rough handling may cause the TV to fall, damaging the TV, the TV stand and the floor. The used lamp For customers in the United
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    Other Information Troubleshooting If you have additional questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for
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    No color/dark picture/color is ❏ Adjust the Color option in the Picture setting (see page 34). not correct ❏ If you set the Power Saving option to On, it will enhance the black level. Green tint or uneven color uniformity appears on the ❏ After turning on the TV, you may notice a green tint or
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    control. Then press TV (FUNCTION) once (the TV indicator lights up) and adjust the TV's volume. ❏ The TV's audio might be set to Auto SAP or Mono, when it might be better set to Stereo. In the Sound setting (see page 37), set the MTS setting to Stereo. If already set to Stereo, switch to Mono (which
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    an abnormal rise in temperature inside the TV when any ventilation openings are blocked. LAMP LED blinks in red ❏ Replace the lamp (see page 51). The replacement lamp does not ❏ The lamp door or the lamp might not be securely attached. Repeat the steps on light up page 51 to ensure that they
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    after the dust or obstacles are removed, the TV may need servicing. Call your local Sony Service Center. The TV does not turn on ❏ The TV cools down its projection lamp when the power is turned off. It takes up to two minutes for the picture to come back after the TV is turned on again. Wait for
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    VESA 1360 × 768 47.7 60 VESA ✍ This TV's PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. ✍ The PC input signal displays on-screen in a smaller size than the actual TV screen size and does not support interlaced signals. ✍ For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the
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    Remote control RM-YD010 (1) Size AA batteries (2) Operating Instructions (1) Quick Setup Guide (1) Warranty Card (1) Product Registration Card (1) Optional accessories: TV Stand: SU-RS11M(KDS-50A2020) SU-RS11X(KDS-55A2020/KDS-60A2020) Lamp: XL-5200 ✍ The availability of optional accessories depends
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    J JUMP button 22 L Label Channels 41 Label Video Inputs 45 LAMP LED 31 Lamp Replacement 47 Lamp, replacing 51-54 Language 46 Live Color 36 M MENU Antenna 33 Cable 33 External Inputs 32 Favorites 33 Settings 33 MENU button 25, 31 Menu Color 47 Movie Rating 43 MTS 37 MUTING button 24 N Noise Reduction
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    the TV 24, 31 On, turning on the TV 24, 31 P Parental Control 8 Password, changing 43 PC IN jack 20 Phase 50 Picture 34, 50 PICTURE button 25 Picture Mode 34 Pitch 50 POWER button 24, 31 POWER LED 31 Power Saving 47 Problems, Troubleshooting 55- 59 Product Information 47 Program options setting 23
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SXRD Projection TV
Operating Instructions
Printed in U.S.A.
3-198-047-
11
(1)
KDS-50A2020
KDS-55A2020
KDS-60A2020
© 2006 Sony Corporation
For Your Convenience
Please contact Sony directly if you:
· Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual
· Experience difficulty operating your television
Contact Sony Customer Support at:
or to speak with a support representative:
United States
Canada
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
1-877-899-SONY (7669)
Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase.
Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store