RA-6 CHASSIS MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. MODEL COMMANDER DEST. CHASSIS NO. –––––– –––––––––––– ––––– ––––––––––– –––––– –––––––––––– ––––– ––––––––––– KP-51HW40 RM-Y909 SCC-P65G-A KP-51HW40 RM-Y909 Canadian SCC-P65G-A KP-57HW40 RM-Y909 SCC-P65F-A KP-57HW40 RM-Y909 Canadian SCC-P65F-A RM-Y909 KP-51HW40/57HW40 COLOR REAR VIDEO PROJECTOR...
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KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 SAFETY CHECK-OUT ( US model only ) LEAKAGE TEST After correcting the original service problem, perfom the follow- 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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ARE CRITICAL TO SAFEOPERATION ARE IDENTIFIED IN THIS NUMÉRO DE PIÉCE EST INDIQUÉ DANS LE PRÉSENT MAN- MANUAL. FOLLOW THESE PROCEDURES WHENEVER CRITI- UEL OU DANS DES SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY. LES CAL COMPONENTS ARE REPLACED OR IMPROPER OPERA- RÉGLAGES DE CIRCUIT DONT L’IMPORTANCE EST CRITIQUE TION IS SUSPECTED.
KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 SECTION 1 SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION Summary of Self-Diagnosis Function • This device includes a self-diagnosis function. • In case of abnormalities, the TIMER/STAND BY indicator automatically blinks. It is possible to predict the abnormality location by the number of blinks. The Instruction Manual describes blinking of the TIMER/STAND BY indicator.
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KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 Self-diagnosis screen displays • In cases of malfunctions where it is not possible to determine the symptom such as when the power goes off occasionally or when the screen disappears occasionally, there is a screen display on whether the malfunction occurred or not in the past (and whether the detection circuit operated or not) in order to allow confirmation.
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KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 6. Self-diagnosis function operation Low B and +B line detect DET SHORT, and shut-down POWER ON RELAY. Reset by turning power on/off. In case of +B is loaded approx. 1.5A or more, microcomputer detects it via IC5005 In case of +B becomes approx.
KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 SECTION 2 DISASSEMBLY 2-1. REAR BOARD REMOVAL 2-3. SERVICE POSITION 1 Disconnect CN17, 18, 19 on A board. From V boards CN9001. (The extension cable is not supplied because of the A board countermeasure for radiation.) CN17, 18, 19...
KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 2-13. PICTURE TUBE REMOVAL CAUTION: Removing the arrow-marked screws is strictly prohibited. If removed, it may cause liquid spill. 4 Four screws, Lens dome washer HEX tap 4x20 Picture tube 5 Lens 2 Four screws, !™ Four screws...
KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 SECTION 3 SET-UP ADJUSTMENTS the mode Cover the both green and red picture lenses with the 3-1. SCREEN VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT lens caps is aligned the same as was done for green. (COARSE ADJUSTMENT) 1. Receive the Monoscope signal.
KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 3-5. FOCUS VR ADJUSTMENT 3-7. CENTERING MAGNET ADJUSTMENT 1. Set generator to crosshatch. 1. Set the picture mode to “Pro”. 2. Cover the both red and blue picture lenses with the lens caps 2. Receive the monoscope signal.
KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 7. If you want to recover the latest values press - then [ENTER] to 3-10.ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT BY REMOTE read the memory. COMMANDER 8. Press [MUTING] then [ENTER] to write into memory. By using Remote Commander (RM-Y909),all circuit adjustments 9.
KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 3-11. REGISTRATION ADJUSTMENT 3-11-1. Setup for Adjustment 1. Marking • ADJUSTING FLOW 1) At the 4 insides of the screen, locate the middle. Use a tape START measure to identify the middle. 2. Data Setting Turn on the power and wait for 10 minutes.
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KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 3-11-3. Operation Method for Projector Engine • Press joy : Switches marker moving method. Mode stick (in fine adjustment mode) joystick (v, V, b, B) keys c 1 and 4 buttons MUTING TV POWER Commander Function Buttons...
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KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 3. Operation Method for Fine Adjustment 3-11-4. PJE Adjustment (Sub Deflection Adjustment) 1) Select the PJE mode. 2) Select FDIS so that the data at each position can be displayed Adjustment a : Yes – : No in the fine adjustment mode, and set the data to “01”.
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KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 7) Select “GRN SKEW”, and correct the tilt of horizontal lines 10) Select “GRN MSIZ”, and correct the space intervals for the and vertical lines. horizontal section of the screen are equal. • GRN SKEW (horizontally/vertically) • GRN MSIZ (horizontally)
KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 <Copy All Registration Data to Other modes> 14) Press “9” button on the commander to enter the fine adjust- ment mode. 1. Make sure that the adjustment for NTSC Full mode finished 15) Make fine adjustment so that horizontal lines and vertical and the data have already been written.
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KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 ERROR CODE LIST ERROR DESCRIPTION REMEDY CODE No Error Sensor 0 low output Check sensor 0, connection/wiring, circuit, and pattern position (Is pattern over sensor ?) Adjust “64 VUP” if necessary. Sensor 1 low output Check sensor 1, connection/wiring, circuit, and pattern position (Is pattern over sensor ?) Adjust “69 HLB”...
KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 SECTION 4 CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENTS 4-1. P & P SUB CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT 4-3. P & P SUB-HUE AND SUB-COLOR ADJUSTMENT (VIDEO) (SCON) (SHUE, SCOL) 1. Receive the signal. 1. Receive the signal. TV terminal (sub) : Color-bar (white-75%, 7.5% TV terminal (sub) : Color-bar (white-75%, 7.5%...
KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 4-5. BLUE OFFSET ADJUSTMENT 1. Receive the all black (1080i, component) signal with VIDEO 5 input, and set PICTURE to maximum. 2. Connect an oscilloscope between CN5 7 pin (B) on the A board and ground. 3. Set in the service mode and select the category “ 2150D-2 ”.
KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 SECTION 5 SAFETY RELATED ADJUSTMENTS [ D BOARD] 5-2. HV HOLD DOWN CIRCUIT OPERATION 5-1. HV REGULATION CIRCUIT CHECK AND CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT When replacing the following components marked with ollowing components marked with on the...
SECTION 6 KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 DIAGRAMS 6-1. BLOCK DIAGRAM (1) (VIDEO/AUDIO IN/OUT) J2004 MONITOR Q2005 AUDIO IC2003 IC2004 BUFFER A/V SWITCH VIDEO Q2006 Q2012, 2026 MAIN TUNER CN2001 CN2001(1/2) BUFFER MONITOR V OUT (2/2) MAIN TU V MAIN TU V...
KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 5-1. BLOCK DIAGRAM (8) ( 5/5 ) (A UDIO, SYSTEM CONTROL ) IC711 IC708 AUDIO PROCESSOR L,R AMP CN6 (1/3) CN705 TO U IN(L) SP(L) AUDIO L L OUT1 OUT(L) BOARD IN(R) AUDIO R R OUT2 IN-(L) CN2001 L.E.
KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 BLOCK DIAGRAM (10) (R DRIVE) (G DRIVE) IC7101 IC7201 VIDEO OUT CN7108 CN7102 VIDEO OUT CN7209 CN7202 V IN- V OUT V IN- V OUT 4, 5, BOARD 9, 11 V902 BUFFER BOARD CN704 BUFFER Q7103 CN703...
KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 5-1. BLOCK DIAGRAM (11) T6001 D5003 CN5002 CN6005 IC6003 LINE AC IN AC (H) AU 19V D6007 FILTER DRIVER 120VAC F6001 L6001, 60Hz AC (L) A BOARD 6002 CONV. VG (H) CN706 D5026 Q6006 AU -19V RELAY...
KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 6-2. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION Terminal name of semiconductors in silk screen Note: The symbol display is on the component slde. printed circuit ( Device Printed symbol Terminal name Circuit The components identified by shading and mark Collector are critical for safety.
KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 6-6. IC BLOCK DIAGRAMS A BOARD : IC305, 307 SN74LV4053ANSR IN/OUT LOGIC LEVEL BINARY TO CONVERSION COMMON 1OF2 DECODERS WITH INHIBIT LOGIC LEVEL BINARY TO CONVERSION OUT/IN 1OF2 COMMON DECODERS WITH INHIBIT LOGIC LEVEL BINARY TO CONVERSION...
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KP-51HW40/57HW40 B BOARD : IC3305, 3404 TLC2932IPWR RM-Y909 RM-Y909 LOGIC LOGIC SELECT FIN-A FIN-B 1/2 DIVIDER R BIAS INHIBIT INHIBIT B BOARD : IC3413 SN74LV4053ANSR IN/OUT LOGIC LEVEL BINARY TO CONVERSION 1OF2 COMMON DECODERS WITH INHIBIT LOGIC LEVEL BINARY TO...
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KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 CR BOARD : IC7101 TDA6120Q n.c. MIRROR CASCODE n.c. 0.7 pF MIRROR out 1 x out 4 x CURRENT INPUT VIN - CASCODE 5 mA RC - RC + VIN + CG BOARD : IC7201 TDA6120Q n.c.
KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 SECTION 7 EXPLODED VIEWS REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK ––––––––– REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK NOTE: –––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––– • Items with no part number and no • Items marked "...
KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 Les composants identifies par The components identified by une trame et une marque shading and mark are criti- sont critiques pour la securite. cal for safety. Ne les remplacer que par une Replace only with part number piece portant le numero specifie.
KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 7-3. PICTURE TUBE : +BVTP 3X12 7-685-648-79 : +BVTP 4X12 7-685-661-14 NOTE: For S/N's 97000001-98XXXXXX, use CRT P/N's listed below. For S/N's 90000001-90XXXXXX, use CRT P/N's referred to in Supplement-1 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF. NO. PART NO.
KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 SECTION 8 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST • The components identified by in this manual • CAPACITORS PF : µµ F have been carefully factory-selected for each set The components identified by shading and in order to satisfy regulations regarding X-ray mark are critial for safety.
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WARNING Note on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC expose the projection TV to rain or rules. moisture. Note on convergence adjustment Before you use your projection TV, make sure to adjust CAUTION convergence.
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The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the Never pull on the cord. projection TV, below the Sony logo, on the sticker, and For details concerning safety precautions, see also on the TV box (white label). Record these numbers in “Important Safeguards”...
Important Safeguards Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension For your protection, please read these instructions cords or convenience receptacles completely, and keep this manual for future reference. beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock. Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the set or described in the Always turn the set off when it is not...
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Installation Power-Cord Protection Do not allow anything to rest on or roll Water and Moisture over the power cord, and do not place the Do not use power-line operated sets set where the power cord is subject to near water — for example, near a wear or abuse.
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Lightning Safety Check For added protection for this television receiver during a Upon completion of any service or repairs lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused to the set, ask the service technician to for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet perform routine safety checks (as specified and disconnect the antenna.
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Contents Introducing the Sony Projection TV Using the Menus Presenting the Sony Projection TV......8 Overview..............48 Using this manual ............9 Using the Video Menu..........49 Using the Audio Menu..........51 Using the Channel Menu ........53 Installing and Connecting the Using the Wide Menu ...........55 Projection TV Using the Timer Menu..........57...
Introducing the Sony Projection TV Presenting the Sony Projection TV Thank you for purchasing the Sony Projection TV. This manual is for models KP-51HW40 and KP-57HW40. Model KP-51HW40 is used for illustration purposes. Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new projection TV include: ™...
Introducing the Sony Projection TV ❑ Wide Screen Mode: Allows you to watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in wide screen mode (16:9 aspect ratio). ❑ Auto Wide: Allows you to select the wide screen mode automatically. ™ ❑ Flash Focus : Allows you to adjust convergence automatically.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Contents The box contains your new projection TV, a remote control and two AA batteries. No peripheral cables are included. If you intend to add additional equipment to your projection TV, please check the hookup instructions for your desired setup before you begin.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Installing the Projection TV Recommended viewing area (Horizontal) ˚ ˚ Recommended viewing area (Vertical) ˚ ˚...
Some DVD Players are equipped with the following three video connectors: Y - Green or B–Y) - Blue or R–Y) - Red CONTROL S cable CONTROL S connections are exclusive to Sony products and allow greater control of all Sony equipment. Push into connection.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Projection TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Menu The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus without Controls the use of a remote control. Pressing brings up the on-screen menus. MENU The arrow buttons move the on-screen cursor in the menus and by pressing the Select button ( ) selects the menu item.
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Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Projection TV Rear and Front Panel Rear of projection TV Connectors Front of projection TV...
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(VAR/FIX) video component. L (MONO)/R 9 CONTROL S To control other Sony equipment with the projection TV's IN/OUT remote control, connect the CONTROL S IN jack of the equipment to the CONTROL S OUT jack on the projection TV with the CONTROL S cable.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Basic Connections (Connecting Cable TV or Antenna) Connecting Directly The connection you choose depends on the cable found in your home. Newer to Cable or an homes are equipped with standard coaxial cable (see );...
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Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Cable Box Cable Box and Cable This is the preferred basic cable TV hookup to use if: Connections ❑ Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of them (pay channels vs. regular cable channels) and you need to use a cable box, and ❑...
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Also, set Cable to ON in the Channel menu (see page 53). ✍ Setting the Channel Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box Fix feature in the Channel (see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 68).
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Use this hookup if: ❑ You have cable TV that does not require a cable box. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the cable TV cable to the VCR’s IN jack. Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the projection TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
With this setup you can: ❑ Use the projection TV remote control to change channels on your cable box when the signal is scrambled. To program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box, See “Programming the Remote Control” on page 68.
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Installing and Connecting the Projection TV YC-15V/30V (not supplied) Coaxial cable VMC-810S/820S VIDEO (yellow) (not supplied) AUDIO-L (white) Cable box S VIDEO AUDIO-R (red) Coaxial cable Rear of projection TV ✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing If you connect two VCRs, you can record from one VCR to the other while using your projection TV to monitor what is being recorded. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using AUDIO and VIDEO cables, connect the playback VCR’s Audio and Video OUT jacks to the recording VCR’s Audio and Video IN jacks.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite receiver’s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the projection TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack. Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the projection TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting an Audio Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using audio cables, connect the projection TV’s AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) jacks to the audio receiver’s audio LINE IN jacks. Rear of projection TV AUDIO-R AUDIO-L (red)
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors This is the preferred hookup to use if: ❑ Your DVD player has component (Y, B-Y, R-Y) jacks. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD player’s Y, B-Y and R-Y jacks to the Y, P and P...
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors Use this hookup if: ❑ Your DVD player does not have component (Y, P ) jacks. ✍ If your DVD player has video component output connectors: for best picture quality use the connection described on page 26.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Digital TV Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Be sure to read the Using three separate component video cables, connect the Digital TV Set-top box manual. Set-top box’s Y, P and P jacks to the projection TV.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting a Camcorder For easy connection of the camcorder, the projection TV has front Audio and Video inputs (shown below). However, if you prefer, you can also connect the camcorder to the projection TV’s rear Audio and Video IN jacks. Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the camcorder’s Audio and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the projection TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Connecting an AV Receiver For greater control of all audio and video equipment, connect an AV receiver. ✍ Change “Video Label” for the VIDEO 1 input to “Receiver” (see page 59). Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the coaxial cable from the incoming cable connection or antenna to IN on the VCR.
Using the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL S allows you to control your projection TV system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. In addition to allowing you to control multiple devices with one remote control, the CONTROL S feature...
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Setting Up the Projection TV Automatically After you finish connecting your projection TV, you can run Auto Setup to set up your channels. The Auto Setup screen appears when you turn your projection TV on for the first time after installing it. If you do not want to set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by using the Auto Program feature in the Channel menu (see page 54).
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV Adjusting the Convergence Automatically – FLASH FOCUS™ – The projection tube image appears on the screen in three colors (red, green and blue). If they do not converge, the color is poor and the picture blurs. Before you use your projection TV, be sure to adjust the convergence.
Using the Features Using the Remote Control The following table describes the buttons on the remote control that are for more advanced functions. Button Descriptions Outside Panel Button Description 1 MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore the sound.
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Using the Features Button Description qd POWER Turn on and off the projection TV and other audio/video buttons equipment you have programmed into the remote control. (GREEN) For instructions, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 68. qf FUNCTION Select the equipment (TV, SAT/CABLE) that you want to buttons operate.
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Stereo, Auto SAP, and Mono. 8 CODE SET Used for programming the remote control to operate non- Sony video equipment. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 68. 9 POWER Press to turn on the DVD/VCR player you have programmed into the remote control.
Using the Features Watching the TV Many TV features can be accessed directly through the remote control. The following will explain the function of some of the buttons found on your remote control. Buttons for 1 TV (FUNCTION) Activates the remote control for use with the projection TV. Projection TV Operations 2 ANT—...
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Using the Features qa DISPLAY Press to display the channel number, current time and channel label (if set). To turn the display off, press again. DISPLAY qs TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to scroll through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5 and VIDEO 6. If you select as a in the Setup menu, your projection TV...
Using the Features Watching the Digital TV When you have connected the DTV receiver, you can enjoy digital TV programs. This projection TV is capable of receiving the 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i digital TV formats. ✍ This projection TV is not capable of displaying a native 720p format signal.
Using the Features Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channel feature lets you select programs from a list of favorite channels that you preset. To display a list of your favorite channels: ✍ Your Favorite Channel options can be set automatically or manually. The factory setting for Favorite Channel is Auto.
Using the Features Using Twin View™ Twin View enables you to watch two programs at the same time. You can also change the size of both the left and right pictures. Activating Twin To display twin pictures Pictures 1 1 1 1 Make sure your projection TV is tuned to a working channel.
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Using the Features ✍ When you adjust the twin screen sizes, the projection TV memorizes the change. The next time you use the Twin View feature the memorized sizes appear. ✍ Hookups that affect your ability to use Twin View: - If you are viewing all channels through the cable box, the Twin View feature will not work.
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Using the Features Changing the The zoom feature lets you change the size of the left and right pictures. Picture Size To enlarge the left To enlarge the picture (reduce right picture the right) (reduce the left) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Move the Move the...
Using the Features Using the Freeze Function button allows you to temporarily capture a program’s picture. FREEZE You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. To use the Freeze function 1 1 1 1 When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press FREEZE 2 2 2 2...
Using the Features Using Scrolling Channel Index Scrolling Channel Index allows you to view and select from all receivable channels scrolling on the screen without leaving the current channel. ✍ Scrolling Channel Index will not function when parental Lock is activated. To use the Scrolling Channel Index function 1 1 1 1 Press...
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Using the Features 4 4 4 4 Press The selected channel will be enlarged for normal viewing. To cancel Scrolling Channel Index Press again to resume normal viewing.
Using the Features Using Wide Screen Mode Wide Screen Mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several Wide Screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio). ❑ Press WIDE MODE repeatedly to toggle through the following Wide You can also access the Mode settings.
Using the Menus Overview Opening and choosing a menu: 1 1 1 1 Press to display the menu screen. MENU 2 2 2 2 Move the joystick to the desired menu icon and press to select it. 3 3 3 3 Use the joystick to scroll through the features.
Using the Menus Using the Video Menu To select the Video Menu 1 1 1 1 Press MENU 2 2 2 2 Move the joystick to the Video icon and press 3 3 3 3 Use the joystick to scroll through the features.
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Using the Menus Option Description DRC Mode Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x density, for high quality Digital sources (i.e., DVD player, Satellite receiver). Reality Interlaced Recommended for moving pictures. Creation Progressive Recommended for still images and text. CineMotion Recommended for 24 frame-per-second films.
Using the Menus Using the Audio Menu To select the Audio Menu 1 1 1 1 Press MENU 2 2 2 2 Move the joystick to the Audio icon and press 3 3 3 3 Use the joystick to scroll through the options.
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Using the Menus Option Description Speaker Select to turn on the projection TV speakers. Select to turn off the projection TV speakers and listen to the projection TV's sound only through your external audio system speakers. Audio Out Variable The projection TV’s speakers are turned off, but Easy control the volume output from your audio system can still of volume...
Using the Menus Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu 1 1 1 1 Press MENU 2 2 2 2 Move the joystick to the Channel icon and press 3 3 3 3 Use the joystick to scroll through the features.
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Using the Menus Option Description Channel Fix “Fix” your projection TV’s channel setting to 3 or 4 and use the cable box, VCR or satellite Useful when you receiver to change channels. Select one of these have a cable box settings if you have connected the device to the or satellite VHF/UHF jack.
Using the Menus Using the Wide Menu To select the Wide menu 1 1 1 1 Press MENU 2 2 2 2 Use the joystick to move to the Wide icon and press 3 3 3 3 Move the joystick to scroll through the features.
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Using the Menus Option Description Vertical Center Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down in If 4:3 Default is set to the window. (Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes.) anything but Off, the Wide Move the joystick up or down to choose a position and press Mode setting changes only for the current...
Using the Menus Using the Timer Menu To select the Timer menu 1 1 1 1 Press MENU 2 2 2 2 Move the joystick to the Timer icon and press To set the Current Time 1 1 1 1 Use the joystick to select “Current Time”, then press 2 2 2 2...
Using the Menus Using the Setup Menu To select the Setup Menu 1 1 1 1 Press MENU 2 2 2 2 Move the joystick to the Setup icon and press 3 3 3 3 Use the joystick to scroll through the features.
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Using the Menus Option Description Video Label Allows you to label the audio/video components you connected to the projection TV so you can identify them when using TV/ VIDEO. When in the Setup menu’s Video Label feature, use the joystick to highlight an input to label, then press select it.
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Using the Menus Using the Parent The Parent menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to Menu their content and rating levels. These ratings are assigned by a federal rating board. Not all programs are rated.
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Using the Menus 6 6 6 6 Make sure that “Country” is selected, and press 7 7 7 7 Move the joystick up or down to select U.S.A. or Canada according to the country you reside in, and press 8 8 8 8 Move the joystick down to select “Parental Lock”, and press 9 9 9 9 Move the joystick up or down to select a desired rating, and press...
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Using the Menus The Parent menu includes the following options. If you are not familiar Option Description with the Parental Parental Lock Parental lock is off. No programs are blocked Guideline rating system, from viewing. Turn ratings on/ you should select Child, Child Maximum ratings permitted are: off and select a...
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Using the Menus Using Custom If you want to select the ratings to be blocked from Custom, follow the procedure below. Rating Options 1 1 1 1 Perform the steps 1 to 8 in “To select the rating” on page 60 to display the Parental Lock options.
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Using the Menus 5 5 5 5 Move the joystick left, then down, to select “TV Rating” or “Program,” and press 6 6 6 6 The “TV Rating” setting menu appears. 7 7 7 7 Move the joystick up or down to select the rating to be blocked, and press indicator automatically appears beside the selected rating and all “higher”...
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Using the Menus 8 8 8 8 Move the joystick left or right to select the extender to be viewed, and press “-” appears beside the selected extender, indicating that the programs that match the extender can be viewed. If you press again, is displayed to show that the programs that match the extender will be blocked again.
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Using the Menus US custom rating options If you selected U.S.A. as the country of residence on page 60, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (If you selected Canada, see page 67.) Option Description Movie Rating All children and General Audience. To ensure maximum Parental Guidance suggested.
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Using the Menus Canadian custom rating options If you selected Canada as the country of residence on page 60, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (If you selected U.S.A., see page 66.) Option Description English Rating All children. Children 8 years and older.
Beta, ED Beta VCRs 8 mm VCR VHS VCR DVD Player If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the projection TV’s remote control, use the following procedures to program the remote control. ✍...
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If you enter a new code number, the code number you previously entered at that setting is erased. ❑ In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your component with the Sony remote control. In this case, use the component’s own remote control unit.
Other Information Operating Other Components with Your Projection TV Remote Control Operating a VCR Open the panel and move the slide switch to the AV input you coded for this device. To Do This ... Press green POWER button (inside the panel) Turn on/off Change channels CH +/–...
Other Information Operating a Cable To Do This ... Press SAT/CABLE (POWER) Turn on/off Select Cable Box SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION) Select a channel 0-9 buttons, ENTER CH +/– Change channels Back to previous channel JUMP Operating a Satellite To Do This ... Press Receiver Turn on/off...
Troubleshooting If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only). Problem Possible Remedies ❏...
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Other Information Problem Possible Remedies ❏ Projection TV is fixed to one Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are not channel presently in TV memory (see page 54). ❏ Check your Channel Fix settings (see page 54). ❏...
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Other Information Problem Possible Remedies ❏ You get the same program in the Both may be set to the same channel. Try changing channels in either the main window picture as in the main picture or the window picture. ❏ picture You may be running all your channels through a cable box.
Speaker Output 20 W × 2 Dimensions (W × H × D) × 51 × 24 inches (1,194 × 1,310 × 630 mm) (KP-51HW40) × 54 × 27 inches (1,326 × 1,377 × 690 mm) (KP-57HW40) Mass 167 lb 9oz (76 kg) (KP-51HW40)
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Other Information Supplied Accessories Remote Control RM-Y909 AA (R6) Batteries 2 supplied for remote control Optional Accessories AV Cable VMC-810/820/830 HG Audio Cable RKC-515HG Control S Cable RK-G69HG Component Video Cable VMC-10/30 HG AV Receiver STR-V555ES or equivalent Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Index Connecting Audio receiver 25 Activating a Twin View screen AV receiver 30 Adding channels to the channel list –?? Cable box 17 Adjusting audio, Steady Sound Cable or antenna 16 ANT button Camcorder 29 Antenna, connecting Digital TV Receiver 28 Audio menu DVD player 26 Audio receiver, connecting...
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manual 53 setting up 53 Parental control, described using 40 Password, changing PIC MODE button FAVORITES button Picture contrast, adjusting Features Picture size, adjusting in Twin View Flash Focus POWER button described 9 POWER buttons (GREEN) performing 33 Presetting channels 32, 54 FREEZE button Problems, troubleshooting...
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Surround sound SYSTEM OFF button Tape-to-tape editing Time set current 57 set daylight saving 57 Timer menu Timer setting Treble, adjusting Troubleshooting 73–75 TV function button 34, 35 TV power button TV/VIDEO button Twin View™ activating a picture 41 described 8 using 41 connecting two, for tape editing 22 using with TV remote control 71...
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If, after reading this instruction manual, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony projection TV, please call one of the following numbers (English only). Customers in the continental United States contact the Direct Response Center at:...
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HISTORY INFORMATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MANUAL: RA-6 SERVICE MANUAL CHASSIS MODEL NAME REMOTE COMMANDER DESTINATION CHASSIS NO. KP-51HW40 RM-Y909 SCC-P65G-A KP-51HW40 RM-Y909 Canadian SCC-P65G-A KP-57HW40 RM-Y909 SCC-P65F-A KP-57HW40 RM-Y909 Canadian SCC-P65F-A ORIGINAL MANUAL ISSUE DATE: 8/2001 ALL REVISIONS AND UPDATES TO THE ORIGINAL MANUAL PRIOR TO 9/2004 ARE APPENDED TO THE END OF THE PDF FILE.
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KP-51HW40/57HW40 (AFFECTS S/N’s 90000001- 90XXXXXX ONLY) SECTION 3 SET-UP ADJUSTMENTS the mode Cover the both green and red picture lenses with the 3-1. SCREEN VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT lens caps is aligned the same as was done for green. (COARSE ADJUSTMENT) 1. Receive the Monoscope signal.
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KP-51HW40/57HW40 (AFFECTS S/N’s 90000001- 90XXXXXX ONLY) 3-5. FOCUS VR ADJUSTMENT 1. Set generator to crosshatch. 9. Check 2-Pole magnet adjustment. If necessary, repeat steps 1 – 6. 2. Cover the both red and blue picture lenses with the lens caps 10.
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KP-51HW40/57HW40 (AFFECTS S/N’s 90000001- 90XXXXXX ONLY) SECTION 7: EXPLODED VIEWS Components not identifi ed by a part number or The component parts of an assembly are indicated by Items marked with an asterisk are not stocked since description are not stocked because they are seldom the reference numbers in the far right column of the parts they are seldom required for routine service.
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KP-51HW40/57HW40 (AFFECTS /SN’s 90000001-90XXXXXX ONLY) SECTION 7: EXPLODED VIEWS Components not identifi ed by a part number or The component parts of an assembly are indicated by Items marked with an asterisk are not stocked since description are not stocked because they are seldom the reference numbers in the far right column of the parts they are seldom required for routine service.
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KP-51HW40/57HW40 (AFFECTS S/N’s 90000001- 90XXXXXX ONLY) SECTION 8: ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading RESISTORS The components in this manual identifi ed by the following mark are critical for safety. Replace only symbol: indicate parts that have been carefully factory- •...
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KP-51HW40/57HW40 (AFFECTS S/N’s 90000001- 90XXXXXX ONLY) NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading CR CG marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les mark are critical for safety. Replace only remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifi...
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KP-51HW40/57HW40 (AFFECTS S/N’s 90000001- 90XXXXXX ONLY) NOTE: Les composants identifi es per un trame et une NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les mark are critical for safety. Replace only remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
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KP-51HW40/57HW40 (AFFECTS S/N’s 90000001- 90XXXXXX ONLY) A component identifi ed by this symbol indicates that it NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading has been carefully factory-selected to satisfy regulations mark are critical for safety. Replace only regarding X-ray radiation. Should replacement be required, with part number specifi...
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Self Diagnosis Supported model RA-6 SERVICE MANUAL CHASSIS MODEL NAME REMOTE COMMANDER DESTINATION CHASSIS NO. KP-51HW40 RM-Y909 SCC-P65G-A KP-51HW40 RM-Y909 Canadian SCC-P65G-A KP-57HW40 RM-Y909 SCC-P65F-A KP-57HW40 RM-Y909 Canadian SCC-P65F-A CORRECTION - 3 SUBJECT: EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST CORRECTION Correct the service manual as shown.
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KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 SECTION 7 EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK _____________ REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK ________ _________ _____________ ________ _________ _____________ _________ • Items with no part number and no • Items marked "...
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KP-51HW40/57HW40 RM-Y909 RM-Y909 7-3. PICTURE TUBE : +BVTP 3X12 7-685-648-79 : +BVTP 4X12 7-685-661-14 NOTE: For S/N's 97000001-98XXXXXX, use CRT P/N's listed below. For S/N's 90000001-90XXXXXX, use CRT P/N's referred to in Supplement-1 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF. NO. PART NO.
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KP-51HW40/57HW40 (AFFECTS /SN’s 90000001-90XXXXXX ONLY) SECTION 7: EXPLODED VIEWS Components not identifi ed by a part number or The component parts of an assembly are indicated by Items marked with an asterisk are not stocked since description are not stocked because they are seldom the reference numbers in the far right column of the parts they are seldom required for routine service.