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HISTORY Model Name : KDS-R60XBR2/R70XBR2 SERVICE MANUAL Part No. : 9-883-616-03 When clicking an item, it’s detail is displayed. Change of Date SUPP./CORR. Description of SUP/COR main text 2006.9 – – 2006.10 SUPP.-1 Addition of french note of Special Component notice 2007.1...
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SERVICE MANUAL SP-3 CHASSIS MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. –––––– –––––––––––– ––––– ––––––––––– –––––– –––––––––––– ––––– ––––––––––– KDS-R60XBR2 RM-YD009 KDS-R60XBR2 RM-YD009 CANADA KDS-R70XBR2 RM-YD009 KDS-R70XBR2 RM-YD009 CANADA KDS-50A2000/50A2010/55A2000/60A2000/60A2010 PO WER BD/DVD LAMP TIMER PO WER...
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0.61 inch SXRD panel 6,220,800 pixels (2,073,600 × 3) In standby: Less than 0.2 W Projection lens Dimensions (W/H/D): High performance, large diameter hybrid lens F2.5 KDS-R60XBR2: 1674 × 1016 × 514 mm Lamp (66 × 40 × 20 inches) Ultra High Pressure Lamp, 180 W, XL-X5300 KDS-R70XBR2: (with speakers) 1885 ×...
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KDS-R60XBR2/R70XBR2 RM-YD009 RM-YD009 PC Input Signal Reference Chart Resolution Horizontal frequency Vertical Standard × Signals Horizontal Vertical (kHz) frequency (Hz) (Pixel) (Line) × 31.5 × 37.5 VESA × 31.5 VGA-T × SVGA 37.9 VESA Guidelines × 46.9 VESA × 1024 48.4...
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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 itself is not securely attached (see page 68).
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Electric appliances can cause fire or high temperature, resulting in injury or death. Be sure to follow the instructions below. ❑ Use the supplied Sony XL-5300 lamp for replacement. Use of any other lamp may damage the TV. ❑ Do not remove the lamp for any purpose other than replacement. Doing so may cause injury or fire.
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KDS-R60XBR2/R70XBR2 RM-YD009 RM-YD009 Take the new lamp out of the box. Do not touch the glass portion of the new lamp. ✍ Do not shake the lamp. Vibration can damage the lamp or shorten its life. ✍ Avoid touching the front glass of a new lamp or the glass of the lamp receptacle.
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KDS-R60XBR2/R70XBR2 RM-YD009 RM-YD009 ✍ Do not touch the inside of the lamp compartment. ✍ The lamp is very hot immediately after use. Never touch the glass portion of the lamp or the surrounding parts. ✍ After the used lamp has cooled, place it into the empty box of the replacement lamp.
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TV. ✍ Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL-5300 replacement lamp. ✍ Take great care when replacing the lamp or plugging in/unplugging the connecting cords.
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KDS-R60XBR2/R70XBR2 RM-YD009 RM-YD009 SAFETY CHECK-OUT ( US model only ) After correcting the original service problem, perfom the follow- LEAKA GE TEST ing safety checks before releasing the set to the customer: The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and l.
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NUMÉRO DE PIÉCE EST INDIQUÉ DANS LE PRÉSENT MAN- COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY SHADING AND MARK ! ON THE UEL OU DANS DES SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY. LES SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS, EXPLODED VIEWS AND IN THE RÉGLAGES DE CIRCUIT DONT L’IMPORTANCE EST CRITIQUE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION.
KDS-R60XBR2/R70XBR2 SECTION 1 RM-YD009 RM-YD009 SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION 1. Summary of Self-Diagnosis Function - This device includes a self-diagnosis function. - In case of abnormalities, the 1-On/ standby indicator automatically blinks. It is possible to predict the abnormality location by the number of blinks. The Instruction Manual...
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KDS-R60XBR2/R70XBR2 RM-YD009 RM-YD009 3. Blinking count display of 1-On/ standby indicator KDS-R60XBR2 - One blink is not used for self-diagnosis. - Example Diagnosis item LED blinks Lamp cover 3 times 4 times LED ON : 0.3sec LED OFF : 0.3sec...
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KDS-R60XBR2/R70XBR2 RM-YD009 RM-YD009 Detail data (diagnosis history screen) Trouble information SELF CHECK(1) <1> Next Page --> 0311111825 0412311234 0501210811 0 002: LED frequency 002 LTEMP 0000000000 0000000000 0000000000 0 003 LAMPC LTEMP: Item name 0000000000 0000000000 0000000000 0 004 FAN...
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KDS-R60XBR2/R70XBR2 RM-YD009 RM-YD009 - The results display is not automatically cleared. In case of repairs and after repairs, check the self-diagnosis screen and be sure to return the results display to "0". - If the results display is not returned to "0" it will not be possible to judge a new malfunction after completing repairs.
KDS-R60XBR2/R70XBR2 RM-YD009 RM-YD009 DC motor SFF21C/C-NP 2-10. POWER SUPPLY BLOCK 1 Screw(+BVTP4x16) 2 Screw(+BVTP4x16) 3 Screw(+BVTP4x12) 2-11. DC MOTOR SFF25A/C-NP 5 Screw(+BVTP4x16) – 23 –...
KDS-R60XBR2/R70XBR2 RM-YD009 RM-YD009 6 Claw 2-12. DC MOTOR SFF24A/C-NP 1 2 screws (+BVTP2 4x16) 3 Scirocco fan (DC motor SFF24A/C-NP) Scirocco fan cover 2-13. COVER UNIT Cover unit 2 Cover unit 1 7 screws (+BVTP2 4x16) – 24 –...
KDS-R60XBR2/R70XBR2 RM-YD009 RM-YD009 2-20. NOTES ON HARNESS ARRANGEMENT There is no leads to be caught. Chassis assembly should be atached gradually with managing leads. Bottom assembly Chassis assembly The shield and leads from C board come out from here. * Be sure not to break the lead.
KDS-R60XBR2/R70XBR2 SECTION 3 RM-YD009 RM-YD009 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS 3-1. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT BY REMOTE 3-1-2. Service Mode Adjustment COMMANDER 1. The SCREEN displays the item being adjusted. By using remote commander (RM-GA006), all circuit adjust- 2. Press “1” or “4” on the remote commander to select the ments can be made.
KDS-R60XBR2/R70XBR2 RM-YD009 RM-YD009 3-1-4. Adjusting Buttons and Indicator 3-3. H/V CENTER CONFIRMATION AND AD- JUSTMENT POWER Please check the picture horizontal/vertical center after the re- Adjustment category Adjustment item placement of the following parts . Data up • Optical block...
KDS-R60XBR2/R70XBR2 RM-YD009 RM-YD009 3-4. REGISTRATION ADJUSTMENT 3-5. PICTURE DISTORTION CORRECTION MECHANISM(R70XBR2) 1. Set the service mode to DEM. 2. Display the crosshatch of Test Pattern (see below 1)). 3-5-1. Preparation 3. Observe the crosshatch, in case of finding out the color is out <Place of correction mechanism>...
KDS-R60XBR2/R70XBR2 RM-YD009 RM-YD009 3-5-2. V-TRAP Correction 1 3-5-5. Picture Rotation Correction 2 In case of movimg the V spacer by changing the position of cen- In case of movimg the H spacer by changing the position of ter screw on the V spacer 2 to 1, the picture center goes down and screws on the H spacer N to +, the picture rotates counterclock- wise as shown in figure.
KDS-R60XBR2/R70XBR2 RM-YD009 RM-YD009 (39) Schematic Diagram of QM (4/6) Board THE DEFAULT TS-A CONFIGURATION IS TO DUAL SERIAL INPUT. ONE FROM CXD1969. TERA HAS INTERNAL PULL DOWN TRANSPORT STREAM IN POD_TS_OUT TP7313 <PAGE 6> TERA TVLDAS1 TVLDA TP7314 TSTRTAS1 TSTRTA...
KDS-R60XBR2/R70XBR2 RM-YD009 RM-YD009 (4) G Board (Side A) • G BOARD SEMICONDUCTOR LOCATION DIODE Side A Side B Side A Side B IC6100 D6000 IC6200 D6001 IC6202 D6002 IC6300 D6102 D6103 IC6301 IC6401 D6104 IC6402 D6105 IC6502 D6106 D6107 IC6900...
KDS-R60XBR2/R70XBR2 RM-YD009 RM-YD009 G Board (Side B) • G BOARD SEMICONDUCTOR LOCATION DIODE Side A Side B Side A Side B IC6100 D6000 D6001 IC6200 D6002 IC6202 IC6300 D6102 IC6301 D6103 IC6401 D6104 D6105 IC6402 IC6502 D6106 IC6900 D6107 IC6901...
KDS-R60XBR2/R70XBR2 RM-YD009 RM-YD009 SECTION 5 The components identified by shading and EXPLODED VIEWS mark are critical for safety. NOTE: Replace only with part number specified. • Items with no part number and no • Items marked " " are not stocked since...
KDS-R60XBR2/R70XBR2 RM-YD009 RM-YD009 3. BOTTOM BLOCK-1 Main chassis assembly & " The components identified by shading and mark are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. Les composants identifies par une trame et une marque sont critiques pour la securite.
KDS-R60XBR2/R70XBR2 RM-YD009 RM-YD009 4. BOTTOM BLOCK-2 #" The components identified by shading and mark are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. Les composants identifies par une trame et une marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifie.
KDS-R60XBR2/R70XBR2 RM-YD009 RM-YD009 5. MAIN CHASSIS ASSEMBLY " & The components identified by mark contain confidential information. Strictly follow the instructions whenever the components are repaired and/or replaced. Les composants identifiés par la marque contiennent des informations confidentielles. Suivre scrupuleusement les instructions chaque fois qu’un composant est remplacé...
KDS-R60XBR2/R70XBR2 SECTION 6 RM-YD009 RM-YD009 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST • Items marked " * " are not stocked since • All variable and adjustable resistors have they are seldom required for routine characteristic curve B, unless otherwise The components identified by mark contain service.
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KDS-R60XBR2/R70XBR2 The components identified by mark contain Les composants identifiés par la marque contiennent confidential information. des informations confidentielles. RM-YD009 RM-YD009 Strictly follow the instructions whenever the Suivre scrupuleusement les instructions chaque fois qu’un components are repaired and/or replaced. composant est remplacé et/ou réparé.
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10:30 AM - 7:15 PM (EST) Sat - Sun 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Western) 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...
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10:30 AM - 7:15 PM (EST) Sat - Sun 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Western) 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...
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, Use the following Sony appliance(s) only with the following TV STAND. San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Use with other TV STAND may cause instability and possibly result in Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 injury.
U.S.A and other countries. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. SXRD, WEGA, Grand WEGA, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, CineMotion and Twin View are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. This TV is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with Keep these instructions. the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution Heed all warnings. when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Antenna Grounding According to the NEC For Safety Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna Be Careful When Moving the Grounding. When you place the TV in position, be careful not to drop it on your foot or fingers. Antenna lead-in wire Watch your footing while installing the TV.
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Contents Getting Started Using the TV Guide On Screen System Welcome .............8 Overview of the Features............8 TV Guide On Screen System ......38 Notes on the TV ..........9 Navigating the Screen............10 TV Guide On Screen System ......39 Projection Lamp ..........10 TV Guide On Screen System Installing the TV ..........11 Components ............
You can watch pictures from two different sources (480i) simultaneously. ❑ MENU: Sony’s unique user interface provides easy access to the popular and useful TV functions such as external inputs (switch among connected equipment), favorite channels (create a list of your favorite...
Getting Started ❑ CableCARD™ slot: Provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted cable channels — without the need for a set-top box — that will enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. The CableCARD device, which is provided by your cable TV company, is inserted into the TV’s rear panel CableCARD slot.
❑ When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. Replace the lamp with the supplied Sony XL-5300 lamp. ❑ After the lamp is replaced, set the Lamp Replacement option in the Setup settings (see page 62).
As a protective measure, secure the TV as follows. from Toppling Over Using the TV stand with support belts ❑ Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU-RS51U with a support belt designed for your TV. Support belt ✍ When using the SU-RS51U stand for your TV, you must use the support...
Getting Started When Installing Your Keep your TV at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall to provide proper ventilation. Blocking the ventilation opening of the cooling fan may damage TV against a Wall the TV. 12 inches (approx.
Getting Started Detaching the The speakers on the KDS-R70XBR2 can be detached if required. If you use Speakers a multi-channel surround speaker system and there is insufficient space to install the display unit, we recommend using the speakers detached. (KDS-R70XBR2 only) Remove the three screws that are located on the rear of the speaker, and pull the speaker straight out to detach it from the panel.
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Getting Started Tighten the side cover with the three screws that you removed in step 1. When attaching the screws, use a coin to turn them clockwise. Repeat steps 1 through 3 with the speaker on the other side. ✍ After you remove the speakers, place them in the box that originally contained the side cover.
Your viewing position may affect the picture quality. Viewing Area For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below. Model Viewing distance KDS-R60XBR2 min. 7.0 ft. (approx. 2.2 m) KDS-R70XBR2 min. 8.0 ft. (approx. 2.4 - 2.5 m) Horizontal Viewing Area Vertical Viewing Area ˚...
Getting Started Connecting the TV To display clear crisp pictures, you must connect your TV correctly and select the correct Wide Mode to display the picture in the correct aspect ratio (see “Changing the Wide Screen Mode” on page 31). It is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna/cable input using 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality signal.
Getting Started Cable Box/ Use this hookup if ❑ Digital Cable Box You subscribe to a cable TV system that uses scrambled or encoded signals requiring a cable box to view all channels, and ❑ You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment to z To change channels your TV.
Getting Started VCR and Cable Rear of TV CONTROL S HD/DVD IN VIDEO IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) S VIDEO DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) VIDEO HDMI IN AUDIO VHF/UHF SERVICE ONLY ( MONO ) PC IN AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO CABLE AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) VIDEO (yellow) S VIDEO AUDIO-L (white) Coaxial...
Getting Started VCR and Cable Box/ Digital Cable Box Rear of TV CONTROL S HD/DVD IN VIDEO IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) S VIDEO S VIDEO DIGIT AL OUT (OPTICAL) VIDEO HDMI IN AUDIO VHF/UHF SERVICE ONLY ( MONO ) PC IN AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO S VIDEO...
Check with your cable TV company for CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability, all of which are determined by your cable TV company — not Sony. Activating Before you can use CableCARD service, you need to insert the CableCARD...
Getting Started The CableCARD device setup screen is automatically displayed. This screen includes information your cable TV company will request before z You can also access they can activate your service. information about your CableCARD device in Follow the displayed instructions: Phone your cable TV company. A the Channel settings representative will guide you through the activation process.
Getting Started When Connecting to Optional Equipment Front Panel POWER POWER TIMER LAMP -R-AUDIO VIDEO (MONO) VIDEO IN Push up to open the front panel using the small lip on the panel. Jack Description 1 VIDEO IN 2 Connect to the composite video output jacks on your camcorder or other video equipment such VIDEO as video game equipment.
Getting Started Rear Panel CONTROL S HD/DVD IN VIDEO IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) S VIDEO DIGI TAL OUT (OPTICAL) VIDEO HDMI PC IN IN AUDIO SERVICE ONLY PC IN ( MONO ) AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) For service use only Jack Description 1 CableCARD slot CableCARD provides cable subscribers with access to secure, digitally encrypted cable...
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Getting Started Jack Description 4 HDMI IN 7/8 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this 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 enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio.
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CONTROL S OUT jack on the TV with the CONTROL S cable. To control the TV with the remote control of another Sony product, connect the CONTROL S OUT jack of the equipment to the CONTROL S IN jack on the TV with the CONTROL S cable.
Getting Started Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup After you finish connecting the TV, you can run the Initial Setup to create a list of available analog and digital channels. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV for the first time after hooking it up. Press POWER on the TV front panel to turn on the TV.
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Getting Started After all of the setup steps have been completed, verify the setup information is correct. If it is, select “Yes” to end setup. If not, select “No.” The Welcome screen appears. Repeat the setup process to make any corrections. ✍...
Basic Operations Remote Control Button Description 1 TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the video inputs. ✍ See page 60 for information on setting up the video input labels, including the Skip function. 2 SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off.
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X PAUSE: Press to pause playback. x STOP: Press to stop the playback of a recorded program. qd VISUAL Only for Sony DVD recorders with the visual search function. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the SEARCH DVD recorder.
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Basic Operations Button Description Press to toggle Twin View on and off. Twin View lets you see pictures from two sources at once: from an antenna, VCR, (Twin View) DVD, etc. Activating the Picture The active picture has a C8.1 Video 1 frame around it.
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Basic Operations Button Description wd WIDE 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 54. Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard definition source...
Basic Operations Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment. Sony Equipment Programmable Code Number BD/DVD 101 (Sony Blu-ray Disc Player) DVR/VCR 901 (Sony Dream System) SAT/CABLE 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) Follow the steps below to program your TV’s remote control to operate non- Sony video equipment.
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Samsung Manufacturer Code Realistic 309, 324, 328, 330, * If an Aiwa VCR does not work even though you enter the code for Aiwa, enter Sony 301, 302, 303 335, 338 the code for Sony instead. (VHS, 8mm, Beta) Sansui...
Basic Operations Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control To operate other equipment connected to your TV, first turn to page 33 and program the necessary code. For operating video equipment, press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until you see the video input on the screen for your connected equipment.
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Display the top menu (DVD) X (press again to resume Pause normal playback) Operate the menu V v B b, Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ... Play...
Basic Operations Operating a HDD/DVD Combo Unit To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ... Record Activate the remote control to operate DVR/VCR (FUNCTION) the DVD/HDD REC PAUSE POWER Turn on/off REC STOP Select the HDD Specify the previous chapter/track Select the DVD Specify the next chapter/track...
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 itself is not securely attached (see page 68).
Using the TV Guide On Screen System Overview of the TV Guide On Screen System Your TV features the TV Guide On Screen™ system that provides an 8-day rolling list of TV programming. Use the Guide to find the shows you want to watch. The Guide allows you to search for shows by a variety of program categories, title, actor, director and key word, as well as set reminders for programs you want to watch.
Using the TV Guide On Screen System Navigating the TV Guide On Screen System Press TV GUIDE to display the Guide. Press to navigate up, down and sideways in the Guide. V/v/B/b Once highlighted, press to make your selection. To choose a service (SCHEDULE, LISTINGS, SEARCH, SETUP), press MENU while in the Guide. Select go to Service Bar on the option menu that appears on the left of the Guide.
Using the TV Guide On Screen System TV Guide On Screen System Components TV Guide Video Lock/ Current Service Bar Logo Window Clock Title Unlock Service Label Info Icon Info Box Time Slot Tile Remind Icon HDTV Show Icon Panel Menu/ Channel Logo/Number Panel Ad Approximately 24 hours after the initial Guide setup is completed, you will see this TV Guide On Screen system...
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Using the TV Guide On Screen System Screen Components Descriptions Info Box Provides information on the highlighted program. Press DISPLAY to toggle through small, medium or large options for the size of the Info box. Info Icon The Info Icon will appear if changes, general help or other information are available. Panel Menu/ Press MENU to view the Panel Menu, which displays menu items for different services.
Using the TV Guide On Screen System LISTINGS Service When the LISTINGS appear, press DISPLAY to show a help screen for detailed guide information. To exit the help screen, press DISPLAY again. Use V/v/B/b to navigate within the LISTINGS. To Do This... Do This...
Using the TV Guide On Screen System SEARCH Service SEARCH offers a variety of customized search capabilities: - Category by show type (movies, sports, children, educational, news, variety, series, HDTV) - Alphabetical by title. - Keyword by title, actor, director, show description, or all show information. If the current LISTINGS information does not contain a show in a Guide category or subcategory, that search title is grayed.
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Using the TV Guide On Screen System To Do This... Do This... KEYWORD search Highlight KEYWORD and press to display the Keyword Options menu. Highlight new search, then press . The Search Options menu will appear. In the Search Options menu, make the selections for your search. You can specify - type (title, actor, director, description, all) - category (movies, sports, children, educational, all, etc.)
Using the TV Guide On Screen System SCHEDULE Service SCHEDULE offers the functions such as reviewing, editing or deleting the reminders that you previously set. Highlight SCHEDULE on the Service Bar. Highlight TO DO using v. Press v to highlight an event and press MENU to display the options in the Panel Menu. To Do This...
Using the TV Guide On Screen System SETUP Service You can customize the TV Guide On Screen system settings. If you have not completed the initial Guide setup, please do so now. This service is only available after you have completed the TV Guide On Screen system setup (see page 26). To Do This...
Using the Menus Overview of MENU MENU provides one-button access for controlling your TV. It enables you to perform a variety of tasks intuitively with a control panel on the screen rather than a variety of remote control button presses. When you press the MENU button, you can select from basic TV functions: External Inputs, Favorites, TV Guide On Screen, Cable, Antenna or Settings.
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Using the Menus MENU Description The Favorites feature lets you select programs from a Favorite Channels list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify. Add to Favorites Highlight Favorites from the MENU control Favorites panel and press . The Favorite Channels list appears.
Using the Menus Picture Settings To display the Picture settings, see “Navigating Through Settings” (page 48). Antenna Exit: Picture MENU Picture Mode Vivid Reset Advanced Iris Auto 1 Picture Brightness Color Color Temp. Cool Sharpness Option Description Picture Mode Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
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Using the Menus Option Description Color Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity. Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones. Color Temp. Cool Select to give the white colors a bluish tint. White adjustment Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint. Warm 1, 2 Select to give the white colors a reddish tint.
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Using the Menus Option Description Advanced Settings Reset Resets all the Advanced Settings to default values (except for Available only when White Balance). Picture Mode is set to Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast. Custom Gamma Adjusts the balance between the light and dark areas of the picture.
Using the Menus Sound Settings To display the Sound settings, see “Navigating Through Settings” (page 48). Antenna Exit: Sound MENU Sound Mode Custom Reset Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound Volume Offset Surround Option Description Sound Mode Dynamic Select to enhance treble and bass. Standard Suitable for spoken dialog.
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Using the Menus Option Description Alternate Audio Select to switch among the alternate audio streams. The program you are tuned to may be broadcast in a different language in the alternate audio streams. Digital channels only ✍ The Alternate Audio option is not available if the program is not broadcast with alternate audio streams.
Using the Menus Screen Settings To display the Screen settings, see “Navigating Through Settings” (page 48). Antenna Exit: Screen MENU Wide Mode Full Auto Wide 4:3 Default Display Area Normal Horizontal Center Vertical Center Vertical Size Option Description Wide Mode Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as much as possible.
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Using the Menus Option Description 4:3 Default Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture, to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as much as possible. Select the default screen mode to use for 4:3 Normal Select to display the 4:3 picture in its original size. sources.
Using the Menus Channel Settings To display the Channel settings, see “Navigating Through Settings” (page 48). Antenna Exit: Channel MENU Favorite Channels Digital Channels Auto Program Show/Hide Channels Diagnostics CableCARD Option Description Favorite Channels Lets you set up a list of up to 16 of your favorite channels. Press V/v to scroll to the slot you would like to edit.
Using the Menus Parental Lock Settings To display the Parental Lock settings, see “Navigating Through Antenna Settings” (page 48). Exit: Parental Lock MENU Press to change settings Rating Digital Rating Child Unrated Allow Youth Change Password Y. Adult Select Country U.
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Using the Menus Option Description Digital Rating Turn Digital Rating off. No programs that contain downloadable ratings are blocked from viewing. (Available only in U.S.A. where advanced ratings Custom... Select to block programs based on downloadable ratings. exist) Clear All Select to clear the entire downloadable rating system.
Using the Menus Option Description TV Rating Age-Based Ratings Block programs by their TV-Y All children. rating, content or both TV-Y7 Directed to children age 7 and older. TV-G General audience. TV-PG Parental guidance suggested. TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned. TV-MA Mature audience only.
Using the Menus Setup Settings To display the Setup settings, see “Navigating Through Settings” (page 48). Antenna Exit: Setup MENU Caption Vision (CC) Info Banner Game Mode Color Matrix Standard Label Video Inputs Clock/Timers Language English Menu Color Blue Power Saving Option Description Caption Vision (CC)
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Using the Menus Option Description Video 9 – – , PC, Skip ✍ Edit allows you to create a custom 10-character label. To edit a label, press V/v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Press to move to the next character slot.
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Using the Menus Option Description Power Saving Select to reduce the power consumption by adjusting the lamp brightness. This also enhances the black level. Select Auto, On or Off. CineMotion Select Auto to optimize the screen display automatically detecting film content and applying a reverse 3-2 pulldown process.
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Using the Menus Programming Caption Vision (CC) If you selected the option under (see page 60), you can change the following Program Caption Vision (CC) settings: Option Description Basic Allows you to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options. CC1, CC2, Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program.
Using the Menus PC Settings To display the PC settings, see “Navigating Through Picture Video Settings” (page 48). Display Mode Video ✍ Press TV/VIDEO to switch to another Reset input. Advanced Iris Medium Picture Brightness Adjust the picture settings Resolution: 1024x768/60Hz Exit MENU...
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Using the Menus Option Description Brightness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture. Color Temp. Cool Select to give the white colors a bluish tint. White adjustment Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint. Warm 1,2 Select to give the white colors a reddish tint. Warm 2 gives a redder tint than Warm 1.
Electric appliances can cause fire or high temperature, resulting in injury or death. Be sure to follow the instructions below. ❑ Use the supplied Sony XL-5300 lamp for replacement. Use of any other lamp may damage the TV. ❑ Do not remove the lamp for any purpose other than replacement. Doing so may cause injury or fire.
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Other Information Take the new lamp out of the box. Do not touch the glass portion of the new lamp. ✍ Do not shake the lamp. Vibration can damage the lamp or shorten its life. ✍ Avoid touching the front glass of a new lamp or the glass of the lamp receptacle.
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Other Information ✍ Do not touch the inside of the lamp compartment. ✍ The lamp is very hot immediately after use. Never touch the glass portion of the lamp or the surrounding parts. ✍ After the used lamp has cooled, place it into the empty box of the replacement lamp.
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TV. ✍ Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL-5300 replacement lamp. ✍ Take great care when replacing the lamp or plugging in/unplugging the connecting cords.
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 Canada...
TV on the “B” feed in this example, the Guide would not be able to update any data. ❏ If, after trying both feeds, the Guide still does not have data, please contact Sony. Remote Control Problem Possible Remedies ❏...
No picture (screen not lit), no If your TV does not turn on and the POWER LED keeps blinking in red, your TV sound may need service. Call your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
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Other Information Problem Possible Remedies ❏ Adjust the Picture Mode option in the Picture setting (see page 49). Dark, poor or no picture ❏ (screen lit), good sound Adjust the Brightness option in the Picture setting (see page 49). ❏ Check the antenna/cable connections.
Other Information Sound Problem Possible Remedies ❏ Good picture, no sound Press MUTING so that Muting disappears from the screen (see page 29). ❏ Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Sound setting (see page 53). ❏...
TV. In addition, make sure that there are no obstacles in front of the ventilation slots, and keep the slots at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall. If the message still appears after the dust or obstacles are removed, the TV may need servicing. Call your local Sony Service Center. (Continued)
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Other Information Problem Possible Remedies ❏ The TV does not turn on The TV cools down its projection lamp when the power is turned off. It takes up to two minutes for the picture to come back after the TV is turned on again. Wait for a while until the picture comes back.
Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart Resolution Horizontal frequency Vertical Standard × Signals Horizontal Vertical (kHz) frequency (Hz) (Pixel) (Line) × 31.5 × 37.5 VESA × 31.5 VGA-T × SVGA 37.9 VESA Guidelines × 46.9 VESA × 1024 48.4 VESA Guidelines ×...
Index 0-9 buttons 28 CHANNEL –/+ button 37 4:3 Default 55 Channel Logo/Number 41 Game Mode 60 5.1 Channel DVD using with CineMotion 8, 62 Gamma 51 remote control 35 Clear White 51 Clock 40 Clock/Timers 61 HD/DVD IN jack (1080i/720p/ A/V Sync 53 Color 50 480p/480i), described 24...
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MUTING button 29 Screen 54 VHF/UHF jack, described 23 Setup 60 Video 1-8 60 Sound 52 Video 9 61 Sharpness 50 Noise Reduction 50 VIDEO IN jack, described 22, 24 Show/Hide Channels 56 Video Window 40 SLEEP button 28 VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks, SOUND button 28 Off, turning off the TV 29, 37 described 24...