Sony Projection Television KDF 37H1000 User Manual

3-100-639-12(1)  
LCD Projection TV  
Operating Instructions  
KDF-37H1000  
© 2007 Sony Corporation  
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Contents  
The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience:  
Access the equipment connected to  
Navigating through TV Home Menu on  
Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna  
Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna  
Using HDMI Control for BRAVIA Theatre  
4. Setting Up the Channel List  
Inserting Batteries into the Remote  
Quick Setup Guide (separate volume)  
Provides a variety of optional equipment  
connection diagrams.  
Customer Support  
On-line Registration  
United States  
Canada  
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12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table specified by the  
manufacturer, or sold with the  
apparatus. When a cart is used, use  
caution when moving the cart/  
apparatus combination to avoid injury  
from tip-over.  
Important  
Safety  
Instructions  
13) Unplug this apparatus during  
lightning storms or when unused  
for long periods of time.  
1) Read these instructions.  
2) Keep these instructions.  
3) Heed all warnings.  
14) Refer all servicing to qualified  
service personnel. Servicing is  
required when the apparatus has been  
damaged in any way, such as  
4) Follow all instructions.  
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.  
power-supply cord or plug is  
damaged, liquid has been spilled or  
objects have fallen into the apparatus,  
the apparatus has been exposed to  
rain or moisture, does not operate  
normally, or has been dropped.  
6) Clean only with dry cloth.  
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Be sure to observe the TV’s “For Safety” section on page 5.  
7) Do not block any ventilation  
openings. Install in accordance with  
the manufacturer’s instructions.  
Antennas  
Outdoor Antenna Grounding  
If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An  
outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead  
power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come  
in contact with such power lines or circuits.  
8) Do not install near any heat sources  
such as radiators, heat registers,  
stoves, or other apparatus (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM,  
EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM  
CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT  
WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.  
Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection  
against voltage surges and built-up static charges.  
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of  
the polarized or grounding-type  
plug. A polarized plug has two  
blades with one wider than the other.  
A grounding type plug has two  
blades and a third grounding prong.  
The wide blade or the third prong are  
provided for your safety. If the  
Section 810 of the National Electrical 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 structure,  
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of  
grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to  
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.  
Antenna Grounding According to the NEC  
Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna  
Grounding.  
provided plug does not fit into your  
outlet, consult an electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
Antenna lead-in wire  
10) Protect the power cord from being  
walked on or pinched particularly at  
plugs, convenience receptacles, and  
the point where they exit from the  
apparatus.  
Ground clamp  
Antenna discharge unit  
(NEC Section 810-20)  
Electrical  
service  
11) Only use attachments/accessories  
specified by the manufacturer.  
Grounding conductors  
(NEC section 810-21)  
equipment  
Ground clamps  
Power service grounding  
electrode system (NEC Art  
250 Part H)  
NEC: National  
Electrical Code  
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Cleaning  
Installation  
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Clean the rear cover area of the TV regularly. Dust in the rear cover  
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If direct sunlight or other strong illumination shines on the screen,  
part of the screen may appear white due to reflections from behind the  
screen. This is a structural property of the TV.  
area may cause a problem with the cooling system of the TV set.  
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Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry soft cloth.  
Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight.  
The picture quality may be affected by your viewing position. For the  
best picture quality, install your TV according to “Recommended  
When installing your TV against a wall, keep it at least 4 inches (10  
cm) away from the wall.  
To remove dust from the screen, wipe it gently  
with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be  
removed with a cloth slightly dampened with  
solution of mild soap and warm water. Never use  
strong solvents such as thinner or benzine for cleaning. If the picture  
becomes dark after using the TV for a long period of time, it may be  
necessary to clean the inside of the TV. Consult qualified service  
personnel.  
Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this unit. Cleaning this unit  
with a plugged AC power cord may result in electric shock.  
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Projection Lamp  
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Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source. It is time to replace  
the lamp with a new one (not supplied) when:  
the message, “Projection lamp is nearing end of life. Please  
replace the lamp.” appeared on the screen,  
On Contamination on the Screen Surface  
the lamp replacement indicator on the front panel blinks in red,  
screen images become dark,  
no image appears on the display after prolonged use.  
The screen surface has a special coating to reduce reflections. To prevent  
screen damage, clean the screen as follows:  
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Clean the screen with a soft cloth.  
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In rare instances, the bulb may pop inside the lamp unit, but the lamp  
unit is designed to contain all of broken glass pieces inside the lamp  
unit. (See “Replacing the Lamp” on page 39.)  
When the lamp eventually burns out, you may hear a noticeable pop  
sound. This is normal and is inherent in this type of lamp.  
To remove hard contamination, use a cloth moistened with a solution  
of mild detergent and water. Do not spray cleaning solution directly  
onto the TV. It should only be sprayed to moisten the cleaning cloth.  
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline cleaner, acid cleaner,  
scouring powder, chemical cloth, or solvent such as alcohol, benzene  
or thinner, as these may scratch the screen’s coating.  
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Cooling Fans  
This TV uses cooling fans. You may hear the noise of fans running,  
depending on the placement of your TV. The noise may be more  
noticeable during the night or when the background noise level is low.  
Service  
Damage Requiring Service  
Do not attempt to service the set by yourself since  
opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous  
voltage or other hazards.  
Disposal of Used Batteries  
To preserve our environment, dispose of used batteries according to your  
local laws or regulations.  
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to  
qualified service personnel.  
For Customers in the United States  
Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of  
these materials may be regulated due to  
environmental considerations. For disposal or  
recycling information, please contact your local  
authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance  
(www.eiae.org).  
Replacement Parts  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician  
certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by the  
manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other  
hazards.  
For Safety  
Be Careful When Moving the  
TV  
When you place the TV in position, be careful  
not to drop it on your foot or fingers.  
Watch your footing while installing the TV.  
Carry the TV in the Specified  
Manner  
If you carry the TV in a manner other than the  
specified manner and without the specified  
number of persons, it may drop and a serious  
injury may be caused. Be sure to follow the  
instructions mentioned below.  
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Carry the TV with the specified number of persons (see page 9).  
Hold the TV tightly when carrying it.  
Before carrying the TV, disconnect any accessories or cables.  
About the TV  
Although the TV is made with high-precision technology, black dots may  
appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly  
on the screen. This is a structural property of the panel and is not a defect.  
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Welcome to the World of BRAVIA™  
Thank you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. The quality of the  
image you see on your BRAVIA TV is only as good as the quality of the signal it receives. To  
experience the stunning detail of your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming.  
Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from:  
• Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna  
• HD cable subscription  
• HD satellite subscription  
• Blu-ray Disc™ player or other external equipment  
Contact your cable or satellite provider for information on upgrading to HD programming.  
To learn more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV  
The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup  
Along with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a  
source of HD programming and proper setup connections. This manual explains basic setup  
connections (see page 14). The Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, illustrates how to  
connect other optional equipment.  
Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio  
You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement and high-impact visuals from 1080 HD  
signals. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you will notice  
a big difference. The 1080 HD signals provide more than twice the vertical resolution of the  
standard TV signal.  
High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with different aspect ratios (the  
width-to-height ratio of the image). HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standard-  
definition TV.  
16:9 (high-definition) source  
Most HDTV signals use a widescreen aspect ratio of  
16:9. 16:9 fills your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a  
crisp, clear, vivid picture.  
4:3 (standard-definition) source  
Most standard-definition signals use a boxy 4:3  
aspect ratio. When a 4:3 image is displayed on an  
HDTV, you will see black bars on the sides. The  
picture quality may not be as sharp as with HD  
sources.  
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You can use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see pages 24, 31  
and 32).  
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TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar)  
The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. The  
XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. Press  
the HOME button on your remote control to access the XMB™.  
Product Support  
Clock/Timers  
Media  
Settings  
Category  
Bar  
Sound  
HOME  
Screen  
Video Options  
TV  
Category Object Bar  
From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control:  
Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 28 for  
customization options).  
TV Channels: available channels are displayed on the vertical Category Object Bar.  
External Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other inputs can also be  
selected from the Category Object Bar for the External Inputs.  
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Getting Started  
1. Installing the TV  
When Installing Your TV against a Wall  
Carrying Your TV  
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 the TV.  
Carrying the TV requires at least two people. Do  
not hold by the pedestal or the front panel of the  
TV. Doing so may cause these parts to break off.  
12 inches  
(approx. 30 cm)  
4 inches  
(10 cm)  
4 inches  
(10 cm)  
TIMER  
LAMP  
POWER  
Do not grasp the  
pedestal or the front  
panel of the TV.  
When moving the TV, place one hand in the hole  
on the lower portion of the TV while grasping the  
top with the other hand, as shown in the  
illustration below.  
4 inches  
(10 cm)  
Never install the TV as follows:  
Air circulation is blocked.  
If you have connected cables and cords, be sure to  
unplug them before moving the TV.  
To ensure the safety of children and the TV, keep  
children away from the TV during installation.  
Climbing on or pushing the TV or its stand may  
cause it to fall and may damage the TV.  
Air blown into cooling fan.  
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• Do not install the TV near any ventilation, as it may  
affect the normal TV operating temperature.  
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Recommended Viewing Area  
Screen  
Your viewing position may affect the picture  
quality.  
To minimize reflection, the screen surface has a  
special coating.  
For the best picture quality, install your TV within  
the areas shown below.  
Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage the  
screen surface. Special care is required.  
Cleaning the Screen Surface  
Model  
Viewing distance  
Dust and dirt on the screen can affect the picture  
quality. To dust off the screen use a soft cloth. Be  
sure to follow the cleaning instruction on page 5  
for stubborn stains and dirt.  
KDF-37H1000  
min. 5.9 ft. (approx. 1.8 m)  
Horizontal Viewing Area  
Temporary Image Retention  
MMiinn..5X.X9 ft. (approx. XX m)  
When high contrast non-moving images such as  
station logos and channel numbers are displayed  
for a long period of time, there may be some image  
retention on the screen. This is only a temporary  
condition. Turning off the power for a while or  
letting the TV run on another channel will  
eliminate the image retention.  
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r
ox. 1.  
x
1
8
m)  
m
65˚  
65˚  
65˚  
65.  
Projection Lamp  
Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source.  
As with any lamp, it has a lifespan and needs to be  
replaced when the Lamp Indicator flashes or the  
screen becomes darker. Your TV also has a  
function to display a message, “Projection lamp is  
nearing end of life. Please replace the lamp.” to let  
you know that the lamp has reached its expected  
lifespan. Note the following:  
Vertical Viewing Area  
Miinn..5X.X9 ft. (approx. XX  
1.  
m)  
m
s
After turning on your TV, it may take a while  
(one minute or less) before the picture  
appears.  
30˚  
30˚  
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When the projection lamp wears out, the  
screen goes dark. Replace the lamp with a  
new Sony XL-2500 replacement lamp (not  
supplied).  
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After lamp is replaced, please set the Lamp  
Replacement option in the General  
“How to Replace the Lamp”, see page 39.  
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• The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when  
your TV is in use. To avoid eye discomfort or injury,  
do not look into the light housing when the power is  
on.  
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2. Locating Inputs and Outputs  
Left side  
1
2
Item  
1 COMPONENT IN 2 Connects to your equipment’s component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks.  
Component video provides better picture quality than the composite video connections.  
Description  
(1080i/720p/  
480p/480i)/YPBPR (See Video/Component 2 Priority on page 37.)  
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• When connecting to component video (YPBPR) be sure to make the additional  
connection for the audio signal. Audio cable can be connected to the R-AUDIO-L jack  
described below 2.  
2 VIDEO IN 2  
VIDEO/  
Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other  
video equipment such as a VCR or video game equipment. (See Video/Component 2  
Priority on page 37.)  
R-AUDIO-L  
(MONO)  
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• If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV’s L (MONO)  
audio input jack.  
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Rear  
COMPONENT IN  
VIDEO IN  
3
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)  
1
1
3
Y
1
2
S VIDEO  
VIDEO  
PB  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
(OPTICAL) OUT  
9
8
PR  
L
(MONO)  
L
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
R
OUT  
(VAR/FIX)  
R
R
L
DMex  
1
2
VHF/UHF  
3
CABLE  
SERVICE  
4 5 6 7  
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Item  
Description  
1 VIDEO IN 1  
Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has  
S VIDEO. The S VIDEO provides better picture quality than composite video.  
S VIDEO  
2 VIDEO IN 1/3  
VIDEO/  
Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your A/V equipment such as  
a VCR or other video equipment. A third composite video and audio (VIDEO IN 2) is  
located on the left side of the TV.  
L(MONO)-  
AUDIO-R  
3 VHF/UHF/CABLE RF input that connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna.  
4 COMPONENT IN  
Connects to your equipment’s component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks.  
1/3 (1080i/720p/ Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO or the composite  
480p/480i)/  
L(MONO)-AUDIO-  
R
video connections.  
x
x
5 DMe /SERVICE  
This USB port is for connecting to the optional BRAVIA external module (DMe ) or  
used for service purpose only.  
6 HDMI IN 1  
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, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc player, A/V receiver as well as PC.  
HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio.  
HDMI  
7 HDMI IN 2  
HDMI/  
If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the  
HDMI IN 2 (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to the  
AUDIO IN(L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 2.  
AUDIO R-L  
DVI-to-HDMI cable  
Audio cable  
DVI-to-HDMI adapter  
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• HDMI connection has capability for displaying 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and  
some PC formats (see page 16).  
• When using a DVI-to-HDMI cable, make sure to connect the DVI side first.  
• Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo.  
8 AUDIO OUT  
Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your analog audio equipment. You can  
use these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system.  
(VAR/FIX)  
*
9 DIGITAL AUDIO  
Connects to the optical audio input of your digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby  
(OPTICAL) OUT  
digital compatible. If you have connected an audio system to the HDMI input, be sure to  
connect this output to your audio system to enjoy the sound from your audio system.  
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
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3. Connecting the TV  
HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box  
You can also enjoy high-definition programming  
by subscribing to a high-definition cable service or  
a high-definition satellite service. For the best  
possible picture, make sure you connect this  
equipment to your TV via the HDMI or  
component video (with audio) input on the back of  
your TV.  
Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna  
System  
You can enjoy high-definition and standard-  
definition digital programming (if available in  
your area) along with standard-definition analog  
programming.  
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Shown with HDMI Connection  
• This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital  
programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and  
external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC).  
Rear of TV  
COMPONENT IN  
• It is strongly recommended that you connect the  
antenna/cable input using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial  
cable to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm  
twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio  
frequency interference, resulting in signal  
deterioration.  
VIDEO IN  
3
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)  
1
1
3
Y
S VIDEO  
VIDEO  
PB  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
(OPTICAL) OUT  
PR  
L
(MONO)  
L
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
R
OUT  
(VAR/FIX)  
R
R
L
DMex  
1
2
VHF/UHF  
Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)  
CABLE  
SERVICE  
75-ohm coaxial  
Rear of TV  
cable  
VHF/UHF/CABLE input  
HDMI cable  
Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna  
System  
CATV/Satellite  
antenna cable  
Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to  
switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna  
programming, as indicated below.  
HD cable box/  
HD satellite box  
A-B RF switch  
Rear of TV  
A
B
Cable  
VHF/UHF/  
CABLE input  
Antenna  
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• Be sure to set the Cable setting to On or Off in the  
Channel settings for the type of input signal you  
choose (see page 33).  
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Shown with DVI Connection  
CATV/Satellite antenna cable  
Rear of TV  
COMPONENT IN  
VIDEO IN  
3
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)  
1
1
3
AUDIO-R  
(red)  
Y
HD cable box/HD satellite box  
S VIDEO  
VIDEO  
PB  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
(OPTICAL) OUT  
PR  
L
(MONO)  
L
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
R
OUT  
(VAR/FIX)  
R
AUDIO-L  
(white)  
R
L
DMex  
1
2
VHF/UHF  
CABLE  
SERVICE  
Audio cable  
DVI-to-HDMI cable  
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If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN 2 (with DVI-to-HDMI  
cable or adapter) jack and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO IN(L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 2. For details, see page 13.  
Shown with Component Connection  
CATV/Satellite antenna cable  
Rear of TV  
COMPONENT IN  
VIDEO IN  
3
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)  
1
1
3
HD cable box/HD satellite box  
Y
S VIDEO  
VIDEO  
P
B
DIGITAL AUDIO  
(OPTICAL) OUT  
P
L
(MONO)  
L
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
R
OUT  
(VAR/FIX)  
R
R
L
DMx  
1
2
VHF/UHF  
CABLE  
SERVICE  
AUDIO-R (red)  
AUDIO-L (white)  
PR (red)  
Component video cable  
PB (blue)  
Y (green)  
Audio cable  
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PC  
Use the TV as a monitor for your PC.  
COMPONENT IN  
VIDEO IN  
3
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)  
1
1
3
Y
S VIDEO  
VIDEO  
PB  
Audio-R  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
(OPTICAL) OUT  
P
R
L
(MONO)  
L
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
R
OUT  
(VAR/FIX)  
R
Audio-L  
R
L
DMex  
1
2
VHF/UHF  
CABLE  
SERVICE  
To audio  
output jack  
Audio cable  
DVI-to-HDMI cable  
PC Input Signal Reference Chart  
After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below.  
Resolution  
Signals  
Horizontal  
frequency (kHz)  
Vertical  
frequency (Hz)  
(Refresh rate)  
VESA standard  
Horizontal  
(Dot)  
×
Vertical  
(Line)  
VGA  
640  
640  
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
480  
480  
480  
400  
600  
600  
600  
600  
768  
768  
768  
768  
768  
648  
31.5  
37.5  
43.3  
31.5  
35.2  
37.9  
46.9  
48.1  
48.4  
56.5  
60  
60  
75  
85  
70  
56  
60  
75  
72  
60  
70  
75  
60  
60  
60  
–*  
640  
720  
–*  
SVGA  
800  
800  
800  
800  
XGA**  
1024  
1024  
1024  
1280  
1280  
1152  
WXGA**  
47.4  
47.8  
40.3  
CVT***  
*: Corresponding to the VGA signal.  
**: These signals do not support Normal display mode.  
***: Coordinated Video Timing.  
• For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use  
signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency from a  
personal computer. In plug and play, signals with  
60 Hz vertical frequency will be selected  
automatically.  
• Noise may be detected under certain conditions. If  
unsupported signals are used, you will see the  
message, “Unsupported Signal”.  
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• This TV does not support Sync on Green or Composite  
Sync.  
• If a signal other than one from the above chart is input,  
it may not be displayed properly or may not be  
displayed as you set.  
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Other Equipment  
Digital audio equipment  
(A/V Receiver/Home Theater)  
COMPONENT IN  
VIDEO IN  
3
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)  
1
1
3
Y
S VIDEO  
VIDEO  
PB  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
(OPTICAL) OUT  
P
R
L
(MONO)  
L
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
R
OUT  
(VAR/FIX)  
R
R
L
Dex  
1
2
VHF/UHF  
or  
CABLE  
SERVCE  
VHF/UHF/  
CABLE  
Digital Analog audio Blu-ray Disc DVD  
Digital  
Digital  
cable box  
Camcorder  
VCR  
Audio  
system  
recorder equipment  
(A/V Receiver/  
Home Theater)  
Player/“PS3” player satellite  
Game system  
receiver  
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• Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV.  
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Using HDMI Control for BRAVIA  
Theatre Sync™  
This TV is equipped with BRAVIA Theatre Sync.  
The HDMI Control function enables BRAVIA  
Theatre Sync to allow communication between  
Sony TV’s and Sony equipment. Only Sony  
equipment with HDMI Control capability is  
supported.  
To connect HDMI Control equipment  
Use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo for  
connection. See pages 14 to 17 or see the HDMI  
connection shown in the Quick Setup Guide  
provided with the TV documentation.  
Setting the HDMI Control  
In order for the HDMI Control function to  
operate, the TV and other Sony HDMI Control  
equipment must be setup. See page 37 on how to  
turn the HDMI Control On. For other equipment,  
refer to the operating instructions for that  
equipment.  
HDMI Control available with your TV:  
Once the supported equipment is connected, the  
following operations are available:  
Turn off the equipment automatically  
when you turn off the TV.  
When the connected equipment is turned  
on by One-Touch-Play, the TV will  
automatically turn on and select the  
respective HDMI input.  
Automatically turn on equipment listed  
under the External Inputs on the  
XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) when selected,  
see pages 7 and 26.  
When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Theatre  
Sync is connected, the following additional  
operations are possible:  
Turning on the A/V receiver when the TV  
is turned on.  
Automatically switching to the audio  
output of the A/V receiver’s attached  
speakers.  
Adjusting the volume and muting of the  
A/V receiver with the TV’s remote control.  
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• The A/V receiver cannot be selected from the XMB™.  
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4. Setting Up the Channel List  
– Initial Setup  
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• If you accidentally turn off the TV during the Initial  
Setup process, the Initial Setup will restart from the  
beginning when the TV is turned back on.  
• The Auto Program may be canceled while the  
channels are being scanned. Press RETURN first, then  
press either B/b on the remote control, highlight “Yes”  
to cancel or “No” to resume the Auto Program.  
The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn  
on the TV for the first time.  
Initial Setup  
Step 1 of 5  
Please select a language. Language settings will apply to  
on screen display as well as default audio for digital  
sTo Run Initial Setup Again or Auto  
channels. Highlight a choice and press  
to continue.  
Program Again at a Later Time  
English  
Español  
Fraais  
Select the Initial Setup feature from the XMBTM  
(XrossMediaBar) or refer to the Initial Setup  
described on page 38. To run Auto Program, see  
sTo Add Digital Channels  
After you finish connecting the TV, you can run  
Initial Setup to create a list of available analog  
and digital channels if you have connected an  
antenna or cable directly to the TV’s VHF/UHF/  
CABLE input.  
Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described  
on page 34. (Useful for antenna installations.)  
sTo Display the Picture in Your Preferred  
Aspect Ratio  
Select the proper Wide Mode as described on pages  
You will be prompted to select the language of  
your choice to be used for all the on screen  
settings.  
You may want to set up convenient features such  
as Favorites (see page 23), Show/Hide  
Channels (page 34), Edit Channel Labels  
(page 34) when Auto Program is completed.  
Use the remote control to navigate through the  
Initial Setup:  
V/v button:  
Allows you to highlight options  
where applicable.  
button:  
Allows you to select the  
highlighted option and advance  
to the next screen.  
HOME  
B button:  
Allows you to move back to the  
previous screen.  
b button:  
Allows you to move to the next  
screen.  
Follow the help text provided on the screen to run  
Auto Program with the connected signal source  
or select Skip to skip the Auto Program if you  
are receiving channels from a cable box or satellite  
receiver and the VHF/UHF/CABLE input is not  
connected. The Auto Program will scan for  
available channels. When the Auto Program is  
completed, the TV will display how many analog  
and digital channels are found.  
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TV Control and Indicators  
Side Panel and Indicators  
POWER  
6
7
CHANNEL  
8
VOLUME  
INPUT  
1
1
TIMER  
LAMP  
POWER  
9
0
HOME  
2 3  
4 5  
TIMER  
LAMP  
POWER  
Buttons located at the right side of the TV will operate the same as these buttons on the remote control.  
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Item  
Description  
1 Speaker  
2 TIMER LED  
Outputs the audio signal.  
Lights up in orange when the timer is set. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit  
even if the TV is turned off. For details, see page 28.  
3 LAMP LED  
The projection lamp has burned out. Replace it with new one (see page 39).  
4 POWER LED  
Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. Also lights up in red during the diagnostics.  
5 (IR) Infrared  
Receives IR signals from the remote control.  
Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected.  
Receiver  
6 POWER  
Press to turn on and off the TV.  
7 CHANNEL +/–  
Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down  
either +/–.  
8 VOLUME +/–  
Press to adjust the volume.  
9 INPUT  
Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode.  
Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs.  
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See page 37 on setting up the External Inputs labels, including the Skip feature.  
0 HOME  
Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMBTM (XrossMediaBar) to access the TV Home  
Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see  
Product Support  
Clock/Timers  
Sound  
Screen  
Video Options  
TV  
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• While XMB™ is displayed, the 7, 8 and 9 become navigational buttons. Use them  
to navigate on the XMB™. When HOME is pressed again, these buttons will activate  
the CHANNEL +/–, VOLUME +/– and INPUT operation.  
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Remote Control  
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control  
Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on  
the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the  
remote control.  
Push to  
open  
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• To avoid possible damage from battery leakage, remove the batteries if you anticipate the remote control will not be  
used for an extended period.  
• Handle the remote control with care. Avoid dropping it, getting it wet, or placing it in direct sunlight, near a heater, or  
in high humidity.  
Button Descriptions  
Button  
Description  
1 DISPLAY  
Press once to display the information pertaining to the  
channel and/or program when available. The OSD (On  
Screen Display) will time out in a few seconds or press again  
to immediately turn off the display. You can also set the  
display to show minimal information. See Info Banner on  
1
2
3
4
2 SLEEP  
Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes  
(Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min or 120min)  
that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off. To  
cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until Off  
appears.  
3 THEATER Press to turn on and off the Theater Mode. This feature  
allows you to enjoy the Cinema mode (see page 28) with  
your A/V receiver. You must connect an A/V receiver that  
supports the HDMI Control. TV’s speakers will be  
automatically muted.  
4 FREEZE  
Press once to display the frozen image of the current  
program in the left window. The window on the right will  
display the current program in progress. Press again to  
return to the program.  
Frozen  
picture  
Current  
program  
~
• With the Freeze feature active, some features are  
unavailable.  
• While the Freeze feature is active, pressing HOME will  
deactivate the Freeze and display the XMB™.  
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• The 5 button and CH + have a tactile dot. Use them as a reference when  
operating the TV.  
• This remote control cannot be programmed to use with other equipment.  
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Button  
Description  
5 PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture  
modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema. The picture modes can  
also be accessed in the Picture settings. For details, see  
Picture settings on page 28.  
qf  
6
FAVORITES Press once to display the stored favorite channel list.  
You can store up to 30 channels in your Favorites list.  
How to Add to Favorites  
While tuned to the channel you want to add to the list, press  
OPTIONS and highlight “Add to Favorites”, then press  
A confirmation message of “Channel added to Favorites”  
will appear for a few seconds.  
5
6
.
How to Remove from Favorites  
While tuned to a channel that exists in the Favorites list,  
7
8
press OPTIONS and highlight “Remove from Favorites”,  
then press  
.
A confirmation message of “Channel removed from  
Favorites” will appear for a few seconds.  
9
0
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Your Favorites list will be cleared each time you run Auto  
Program (see pages 19 and 33 for Auto Program).  
7 RETURN  
Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the  
screen when displaying menu items and settings.  
8 HOME  
Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMBTM  
(XrossMediaBar) to access the TV Home Menu items such  
as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list  
(see pages 7 and 26).  
qa  
qs  
Product Support  
Clock/Timers  
Sound  
Screen  
Video Options  
TV  
Press HOME again to exit the XMB™.  
qd  
x
9 DMe  
Press to access features in the optional BRAVIA INTERNET  
more information. The module may not be available in your  
region.  
0 0-9 ENT  
Press 0-9 to select a channel; the channel changes after two  
seconds. Press ENT to change channels immediately.  
qa  
Use with 0-9 and ENT to select digital channels.  
For example, to enter 2.1, press  
,
,
and ENT.  
2
1
qs VOL +/–  
Press to adjust the volume.  
qd MUTING  
Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to  
restore the sound.  
qf POWER  
Press to turn on and off the TV.  
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Button  
Description  
qg 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 31). When selecting Wide Mode for images from  
external equipment, see page 31.  
Changing the Wide Screen Mode  
(For PC signal, see below)  
qg  
4:3 Original source  
Standard-definition  
source  
16:9 Original source  
High-definition source  
m
m
Wide Zoom  
Wide Zoom  
Normal  
Full  
Normal  
This mode is not available  
Full  
Zoom  
Zoom  
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• When the TV receives a 720p, 1080i or 1080p signal,  
Normal cannot be selected.  
Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Signal  
Format  
Incoming PC signal  
Less than 16:9 PC format  
Incoming PC signal  
16:9 or more than 16:9 PC  
format  
m
m
Normal  
Full 1  
Full 2  
Zoom  
(Available at  
1152 × 648  
resolution or  
lower.)  
Normal  
Full 1  
Full 2  
Zoom  
(Available at  
1152 × 648  
resolution or  
lower.)  
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Button  
Description  
qh INPUT  
Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode.  
Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs.  
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• See page 37 on setting up the External Inputs labels,  
including the Skip feature.  
qj V/v/B/b  
Press V/v/B/b to move the on screen cursor. Press  
select/confirm an item.  
to  
qh  
qj  
qk  
qk OPTIONS Press to display a list of convenient functions and menu  
shortcuts. The OPTIONS menu items vary based on input  
and content.  
Menu Item  
Picture  
Reference Page  
Sound  
Speakers  
Add to Favorites/  
Remove from Favorites  
ql  
w;  
MTS  
Alternate Audio  
Digital Rating  
Screen  
ql CC  
Press to turn on and off the Closed Captions (CC). To change  
or customize the CC Display, see page 34.  
w; JUMP  
Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The TV  
alternates between the current channel and the last channel  
that was selected.  
JUMP  
JUMP  
wa  
wa CH +/–  
Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through  
channels, press and hold down either +/–.  
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Using TV Features  
The HOME button allows you to access the TV Home Menu on the XMB™  
(XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety of TV features.  
HOME  
Product Support  
The XMB™ displays the Media  
Clock/Timers  
Category icons (horizontally)  
and available features  
(vertically) within the  
highlighted icon.  
Settings  
Sound  
Screen  
The XMB™ is shown here with  
Settings highlighted.  
Video Options  
TV  
Media Category Icons  
Adjust TV Settings  
Customize the TV settings with various options.  
Settings  
Explanations of different Settings start from page 28.  
• The available options vary depending on the situations and conditions applied. Unavailable options  
are grayed out or not displayed.  
Watching TV  
Select a channel.  
TV  
You can also select a TV channel using the number 0-9 or CH+/– buttons (see remote control section  
Access the equipment connected to your TV  
Watch a movie, play a game, record a program or work on your PC.  
Assign a label using the Label Inputs feature for your convenience, see page 37.  
External  
Inputs  
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Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™  
1
2
Press HOME to display the XMB™.  
HOME  
Press B/b to select a Media Category icon.  
Settings  
Available TV Available  
settings and channels are  
features are listed under  
listed under the TV icon.  
the Settings  
Select inputs from  
Video1  
Video/Component 2  
Video 3  
Component 1, 3  
HDMI 1, 2  
icon.  
under the External Inputs icon.  
3
Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar.  
(The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.)  
Product Support (page 28)  
Clock/Timers (page 28)  
Picture (page 28)  
Video Options (page 32)  
Audio Options (page 33)  
Channel (page 33)  
CC  
Closed Captions (CC) (page 34)  
Parental Lock (page 34)  
External Inputs (page 37)  
HDMI Settings (page 37)  
General (page 38)  
Initial Setup (page 38)  
4
5
6
Press  
Press  
when desired item is highlighted.  
or, V/v to select the highlighted item.  
RETURN  
Press RETURN or HOME to exit.  
HOME  
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TV Settings Descriptions  
Product Support  
Contact Sony  
Sony contact information is available from this screen for your convenience. Your TV’s  
specific information such as Model Name, Serial Number, Software Version and  
downloadable ratings if available from the TV are displayed here.  
Signal Diagnostics  
Press  
to display the diagnostics information for the current signal.  
Clock/Timers Settings  
Current Time  
Sets the current time (day, hour, minutes, and AM/PM). The Timer feature will not be  
available until you set the Current Time.  
1
2
3
4
Use the V/v/B/b button to highlight the Clock/Timers icon and press  
Use the V/v/B/b button to set the current time.  
Press RETURN to display the confirmation screen.  
Select Yes or No to save changes you made. Selecting Yes will save your settings  
and exit the Current Time setting screen.  
.
Timer  
After the Current Time is set, you can set the Timer to automatically turn the TV on  
and off and tune to a specific channel at a scheduled time.  
1
2
3
Use the V/v/B/b button to highlight the Timer icon and press  
Press to select On to set the timer.  
.
Use the V/v/B/b button to set the following: Day of the Week, Time, Duration,  
Channel, and Volume.  
4
5
Press RETURN to display the confirmation screen.  
Select Yes or No to save changes you made. Selecting Yes will save your settings  
and will light up the TIMER LED.  
6
Exit the Timer setting screen.  
Sleep Timer  
Sets the time in minutes (Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min, or 120min) that  
you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. This can also be set using  
the SLEEP button on the remote control (see page 22).  
Picture Settings  
Picture Mode  
Vivid  
For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.  
Standard  
Cinema  
For standard picture settings. Recommended for home entertainment.  
For viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in a  
theater-like environment.  
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Picture Mode can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the remote control to directly toggle the modes.  
Reset  
Resets the current Picture Mode setting to the default values.  
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Advanced Iris  
By selecting the iris option, you can obtain the best brightness and contrast suited for your  
TV viewing.  
Auto 1, 2  
Automatically detects the brightness of the screen. These options are  
best suited for programs such as movies that often change between  
bright scenes and low light setting scenes.  
Auto 1:Recommended option for viewing programs that have larger  
variation in brightness from scene to scene.  
Auto 2:Recommended option for viewing programs that have less  
variation in brightness from scene to scene.  
High  
With this option, the screen has maximum level of brightness. It is  
suitable for TV viewing in a brightly lit room.  
Medium  
Low  
With this option, the brightness is about the standard level.  
With this option, the screen is dimmed but contrast is at a maximum. It  
is suitable for TV viewing in a room with low lighting.  
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• When Picture Mode is set to Vivid, Advanced Iris option is automatically set to  
Auto 1.  
Picture  
Brightness  
Color  
Increases or decreases picture contrast.  
Brightens or darkens the picture.  
Increases or decreases color intensity.  
Increases or decreases the green tones.  
Hue  
Color Temperature  
White adjustment  
Cool  
Gives the white colors a bluish tint.  
Gives the white colors a neutral tint.  
Gives the white colors a reddish tint.  
Neutral  
Warm 1, 2  
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Picture Mode settings determines the available Color Temperature options:  
Color Temperature options  
Picture Mode for all modes  
Vivid  
yes  
Standard  
yes  
Cinema  
yes  
Cool  
Neutral  
Warm1, 2  
yes  
yes  
yes  
n/a  
yes  
yes  
Sharpness  
Sharpens or softens the picture.  
Noise Reduction  
Reduces the noise level of connected equipment, and the VHF/UHF/CABLE input. Select  
from Auto (available only with VHF/UHF/Cable input), High, Medium, Low and Off.  
DRC Mode  
High Density  
Creates a high-resolution picture with 4 × density, for high quality  
sources (i.e., DVD player, satellite receiver).  
Progressive  
Recommended for still pictures.  
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DRC Mode is available only with 480i source. DRC Mode is not available when using  
the Freeze feature.  
DRC Mode is not available when the Game Mode is set to On.  
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DRC Palette  
Allows you to customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity).  
1
Press the arrow buttons to highlight Custom then press  
The DRC Palette appears.  
.
DRC Palette  
Press  
to exit  
Reality  
(25)  
Clarity  
(1)  
2
Press the arrow buttons to adjust the position of the marker (). As you move the ●  
higher along the Reality axis, the picture becomes more detailed. As you move the  
to the right along the Clarity axis, the picture becomes smoother.  
3
To save the setting, press  
.
~
DRC Palette is available only with 480i source. DRC Palette is not available when  
using the Freeze feature.  
DRC Palette is not available when the Game Mode is set to On.  
Advanced Settings  
Advanced Settings are available for the following conditions:  
Vivid  
Standard  
Cinema  
PC signal  
Advanced Settings  
Reset  
Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.  
n/a  
yes  
yes  
n/a  
Resets all the advanced settings to the default values.  
Gamma  
Adjusts the balance between the light and dark areas of the picture.  
Emphasizes white and light colors.  
Clear White  
Live Color  
Makes colors more vivid and reproduces clear skin tones.  
Sound Settings  
The following Sound settings options are available for the TV speakers. Make sure to have the  
Speakers option set to TV Speakers under Audio Options settings (see page 33).  
Sound Mode  
Dynamic  
Standard  
Custom  
Enhances treble and bass.  
Suitable for spoken dialog.  
Customizes the sound settings including the Sound Booster setting.  
~
Sound Mode can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control.  
Resets the current Sound Mode setting to the default values.  
Increases or decreases higher-pitched sounds.  
Reset  
Treble  
Bass  
Increases or decreases lower-pitched sounds.  
Balance  
Emphasizes left or right speaker balance.  
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Surround  
S-FORCE Front Provides a virtual surround sound experience made possible using just  
Surround  
two front speakers.  
Off  
Select for normal stereo or mono reception.  
Sound Booster  
The Sound Booster provides a fuller sound with a greater sense of depth and width, by  
emphasizing the High and Low frequency sounds. Select High or Low for the amount of  
boost you desire while in the Custom Sound Mode. Selecting Off will bypass the  
emphasis.  
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• The Sound Booster is automatically in the High position for Dynamic Sound  
Mode and Low position for Standard Sound Mode.  
Steady Sound  
Volume Offset  
On  
Off  
Stabilizes the volume across all programs and commercials.  
Turns off Steady Sound.  
Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to other inputs.  
Screen Settings  
Wide Mode  
Wide Zoom  
Normal  
Fills the screen with minimum distortion.  
Displays the 4:3 picture in its original size when the original source is 4:3.  
~
Normal is not available when you are watching 720p, 1080i or 1080p sources.  
Full  
Enlarges the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original  
source is 4:3 (Standard-definition source). When the original source is  
16:9 (High-definition source), select this mode to display the 16:9  
picture in its original size.  
Zoom  
Enlarges the original picture while maintaining the aspect ratio.  
~
Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing the WIDE button.  
Auto Wide  
On  
Automatically changes Wide Mode setting based upon content.  
If frequent screen changes are disturbing to you, select Off.  
Off  
Turns off the Auto Wide option. Choose a Wide Mode from the  
Wide Mode option.  
4:3 Default  
Wide Zoom  
Enlarges 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  
sources  
Normal  
Full  
Displays the 4:3 picture in its original size.  
Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill the display area.  
Zoom  
Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically while  
maintaining the aspect ratio that fills the wide screen.  
Off  
Select to continue using the current screen mode setting when the  
channel or input is changed.  
~
• This option is not available for HDMI PC input.  
• This option is not available if Auto Wide is set to Off.  
• If 4:3 Default is set to anything but Off, the Wide Mode setting changes only for the  
current channel. When you change channels (or inputs), Wide Mode is automatically  
replaced with the 4:3 Default setting for 4:3 sources. To retain the current Wide Mode  
setting as channels and inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default to Off.  
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Display Area  
Normal  
Displays the picture in its original size.  
-1/-2  
Enlarges the picture to hide the edge of the picture.  
Screen Position  
Adjust the Vertical positioning by pressing the V/v buttons. Press the B/b buttons to  
adjust the Horizontal positioning.  
~
Vertical adjustment is available only when Wide Mode is set to Zoom or Wide  
Zoom.  
Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment.  
Vertical Size  
Adjusts the vertical size of the picture. (Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom.)  
Press B/b and press  
to adjust.  
Screen settings for PC Input Modes differ from all other input modes and are shown below.  
H Center  
V Center  
Wide Mode  
Allows you to move the position of the picture horizontally (left and right) while PC  
Wide Mode is set to Zoom.  
To Adjust the H Center  
Press V/v to highlight H Center and press  
Press B/b to correct the centering then press  
.
.
Allows you to move the position of the picture vertically (up and down) while PC Wide  
Mode is set to Zoom.  
To Adjust the V Center  
Press V/v to highlight V Center and press  
.
Press B/b to correct the centering then press  
.
Normal  
Full 1  
Select to display the picture in its original size of PC format resolution  
of 1152 × 648 or less.  
Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area, keeping its original  
aspect ratio.  
Full 2  
Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area.  
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PC Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing the WIDE button  
while in PC mode.  
Zoom  
Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to an equal  
aspect ratio that fills the wide screen.  
Video Options Settings  
CineMotion  
Game Mode  
Select Auto to automatically detect film content and apply a reverse 3-2 pulldown  
process. Moving pictures will appear cleaner and more natural looking. The CineMotion  
feature can be set separately for each external input. Select Off to disable the detection.  
Select On to optimize the enjoyment of fast paced video game capturing every movement.  
Game Mode can be set to each external input. Select Off to disable the mode.  
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Audio Options Settings  
MTS  
Stereo  
For stereo reception when viewing a TV program broadcast in stereo.  
Enjoy stereo, bilingual  
and mono programs  
Auto SAP  
Automatically switches the TV to second studio programs when a  
SAP signal is received. If no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in  
Stereo mode.  
Mono  
For mono reception. Use to reduce noise during weak stereo  
broadcasts.  
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MTS is available only for analog programs.  
Speakers  
TV Speakers  
Select to use the TV speakers for audio.  
Audio System Select this option if you wish to use an external audio system for the  
TV sound. By selecting this option you are disabling the TV speakers.  
Audio Out  
Easy control  
of volume  
Fixed  
Select to fix the audio output and allow you to adjust the volume with  
your audio system’s remote control. (The TV’s remote control’s  
VOLUME and MUTING buttons have no effect on the Audio Out.)  
adjustments  
Variable  
Select to control the Audio Out’s volume and muting with your TV’s  
remote control.  
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• Alternate Audio feature is available only for digital programs. If the program you are watching is also available in  
other languages from the audio tracks, and if that language is what you have selected in the Language setting, your  
TV will automatically switch to the matching language with the Alternate Audio feature. The Alternate Audio  
option may be accessed by pressing the OPTIONS button on the remote control when alternate audio stream is  
available from the broadcaster.  
Channel Settings  
Cable  
On  
Off  
For receiving cable channels via cable TV provider.  
For using an antenna.  
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You should run Auto Program after changing the Cable setting.  
Auto Program  
Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels. Channel  
scanning will be based on the Cable On/Off setting.  
1
2
Select Auto Program.  
Select OK to start Auto Program. When Auto Program is completed, the screen  
will display the number of channels found.  
3
Press RETURN to exit the Auto Program.  
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• Running Auto Program will clear Favorites list.  
• If you run Auto Program again, previously scanned channels will be overwritten with  
the newly scanned channels.  
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Add Digital Channels Select to add digital channels. Be sure to have the Cable option selected appropriately for  
the signal source.  
Show/Hide Channels Allows you to show or hide channels when you surf with the CH +/– button or in the TV  
channel list on the XMB™.  
1
2
Press V/v to scroll through the channels until you highlight channel to show or hide.  
Press to select Shown or Hidden.  
To show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1-2.  
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Hidden channels can be accessed by entering the channel number with 0-9 buttons on  
the remote control.  
Edit Channel Labels Assigns labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers.  
Press V/v to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press  
number to assign a label.  
Press V/v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Press  
1
to select the channel  
2
b
to move to the  
to set it.  
next character. Repeat to add up to 7 characters to the label. Then press  
To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1-2.  
Closed Captions (CC) Settings  
CC Display  
This option allows you to turn On or Off the Closed Captions (CC) feature.  
Select this option for the basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options.  
Analog CC  
CC1, CC2,  
CC3, CC4  
Displays a printed version of the dialogue or sound effects of a  
program. (Should be set to CC1 for most programs.)  
Text1, Text2,  
Text3, Text4  
Displays network/station information presented using either half or  
the whole screen (if available).  
Digital CC  
Select this option for both analog (EIA-608) and digital (EIA-708) closed caption options.  
Select from CC1-4 and Service 1-6 (advanced digital closed caption options).  
Display Options  
Customize the Closed Captions (CC) displays with Text, Character Size,  
Character Style, Character Color, Character Opacity, Edge Type, Edge Color,  
Background Color and Background Opacity.  
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Closed Captions (CC) can be turned on and off directly by pressing the CC button on the remote control.  
Parental Lock Settings  
The Parental Lock feature allows you to block programs according to their content and rating levels and  
block channels (regardless of the programs). Password is necessary in setting up blocking.  
To View Blocked Programs  
Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password. To reactivate the Parental Lock  
settings, turn off and on the TV.  
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Password  
Use 0-9 button on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. The first time the  
password is created, you must re-enter it again to confirm the password. “Password Set”  
message will appear on the screen upon confirmation.  
Change Password:  
You can change your password by entering the Parental Lock setting with the  
previously set password, highlight and select the Change Password then enter the new  
password.  
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You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock setting. If you  
lose your password, see “Lost password” on page 44.  
Country  
Rating  
Select the country name of U.S.A. or Canada for the appropriate ratings. The rating  
system varies between these two countries. See Custom Rating System Chart on page 36.  
Off  
Turns off Parental Lock. No programs are blocked from viewing  
based on their ratings.  
Child  
Maximum 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  
Young Adult  
Custom  
Maximum ratings permitted are:  
U.S.: TV-14, PG-13  
Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14  
Sets ratings manually.  
U.S.: See page 36 for details.  
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• If you are not familiar with the parental guideline rating system, you should select Child, Youth, or Young Adult  
to help simplify the rating selection. To set more specific ratings, select Custom.  
Digital Rating  
(Available only in U.S.A  
where advanced ratings  
exist)  
Off  
Turn Digital Rating off. No programs containing digital ratings are  
blocked from viewing.  
Custom  
Select to customize the Parental Lock with downloadable digital  
ratings.  
Clear All  
Allow  
Select to clear the downloaded ratings.  
Unrated  
(Available only when  
Country is set to U.S.A.  
Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.  
Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.  
Block  
)
Block programs or movies  
that are broadcast without  
a rating  
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• If you block unrated TV programs, be aware that the following types of programs may  
be blocked: programs broadcast from another country, emergency broadcasts, political  
programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather.  
Channel Block  
This option allows you to block channels regardless of program ratings. The password  
needs to be set up prior to blocking channels. The blocked channel can only be viewed by  
entering the correct password.  
To View a Blocked Channel  
Press ENT button when tuned to the blocked channel then enter the password.  
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Custom Rating System Chart  
For Country selection of U.S.A.:  
Movie Rating  
G
All children and general audience  
PG  
Parental guidance suggested  
PG-13  
R
Parental guidance for children under 13  
Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for ages under 17  
No one 17 and under allowed  
NC-17 and X  
Age-Based Ratings  
TV-Y  
TV Rating  
Block programs by their  
rating, content or both  
All children  
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
Directed to children age 7 and older  
General audience  
TV-PG  
TV-14  
Parental guidance suggested  
Parents strongly cautioned  
Mature audience only  
TV-MA  
Content-Based Ratings  
FV  
D
L
Fantasy violence  
Suggestive dialogue  
Strong language  
Sexual situations  
Violence  
S
V
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• To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings.  
For Country selection of Canada:  
English Rating  
C
All children  
C8+  
Children 8 years and older  
General programming  
G
PG  
Parental guidance  
14+  
Viewers 14 and older  
18+  
Adult programming  
French Rating  
U.S.A. Rating  
G
General programming  
8 ans+  
13 ans+  
16 ans+  
18 ans+  
Not recommended for young children  
Not recommended for ages under 13  
Not recommended for ages under 16  
Programming restricted to adults  
See TV Rating under U.S.A. for details.  
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External Inputs Settings  
Label Inputs  
To assign your own label or Skip:  
1
Press V/v to highlight the video input (Video 1, Video/Component 2, Video 3,  
Component 1, Component 3, HDMI 1, HDMI 2), then press  
to select the  
desired input.  
2
Press V/v to highlight the display label you want to assign, then press  
.
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You can select from the following labels for each input.  
Video 1-3 and Component 1-3: –, DVD, Cable Box, Satellite, BD, VCR,  
Receiver, DVR, Game, Camcorder, Skip.  
HDMI 1-2: DVD, Cable Box, Satellite, BD, VCR, Receiver, DVR, Game,  
Camcorder, PC, Skip.  
• “” indicates that no labels are assigned and displayed with the default labeling.  
Video/Component 2  
Priority  
If both inputs are connected, then selecting Video 2 selects the composite input, and  
Component 2 selects the component input. If only one component or composite is  
connected, the TV will automatically select the connected input by default.  
To view signal from the equipment connected to the side terminal:  
1
2
3
Press HOME to display the XMB™.  
Press b button to get to the External Inputs.  
Press V/v to highlight Video/Component 2 (dual composite/component  
connection).  
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You will need to connect the audio cable in addition to connecting the component cables.  
HDMI Settings  
HDMI inputs of this TV will recognize and communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with HDMI  
Control.  
HDMI Control  
On/Off feature allows your TV to communicate with other equipment that supports  
HDMI Control. You must select On to use the features listed below.  
Device Auto Power Off Select On to have your connected HDMI Control equipment to power off automatically  
when the TV is turned off. Select Off to disable this function.  
TV Auto Power On  
Device List  
Select On to control your TV’s power on from your connected HDMI Control  
equipment. Select Off to disable this function.  
Displays a list of HDMI Control equipment connected to the TV.  
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General Settings  
Language  
Select the language of your choice from English, Español and Français to be used for  
displaying all the on screen settings.  
Info Banner  
Displays the program name and the program information such as program title and  
program rating (if available from the broadcaster) when option is set to On. Select Off for  
minimal display information. Selecting Off will not completely disable the banner  
display. Info Banner also appears on the screen each time the channel is changed or  
DISPLAY button on the remote control is pressed.  
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• To see the rating information on the banner, Info Banner setting must be set to On.  
Display Position  
When selected, the guide markers for the TV Display Position will appear at four  
corners of the screen. Adjust Vertical position and/or Horizontal position by pressing  
V/v/B/b buttons to evenly position the markers.  
Cooling Mode  
Select High to use the TV at an altitude of 5,000 feet (1,500 m) or higher. Select Normal  
to use the TV at normal altitude.  
Lamp Replacement  
When the lamp nears the end of its life, a message will appear every time the TV is turned  
on. After the lamp is replaced, select this option then follow the steps on screen.  
Initial Setup  
If you have missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you want to scan all receivable  
channels, you can run the Initial Setup. Follow the instructions on the screen. Settings such as picture and  
sound adjustments will not be affected by this Initial Setup.  
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Favorites list will be cleared each time you run the Initial Setup.  
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Other Information  
Replacing the Lamp  
How to Replace the Lamp  
The projection lamp, like all lamps, will eventually  
lose brightness and functionality, which affects the  
overall performance of your TV. How long the  
lamp maintains its brightness will vary depending  
upon your usage and environmental conditions. To  
maintain the quality of your viewing experience,  
Sony recommends that you replace the lamp (1)  
after approximately 8,000 hours of use; (2) when  
the screen becomes dark or the color looks  
1
Turn off the power on the main unit. Wait  
several minutes, then unplug the power cord.  
(The cooling fan will continue to operate for  
about two minutes after turning the power  
off.)  
2
3
Wait at least 30 minutes after unplugging the  
power cord to allow the lamp to cool down  
before replacing it. To avoid being burned, do  
not touch the lamp receptacle once the lamp  
has been removed.  
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.  
Take the new lamp out of the box.  
Do not touch the glass portion of the new  
lamp.  
WARNING  
Electric appliances can cause fire or high  
temperature, resulting in injury or death. Be  
sure to follow the instructions below.  
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s
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Use a Sony XL-2500 replacement lamp (not  
supplied) 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.  
Do not put flammable materials and metal  
objects inside the lamp receptacle of the TV  
after removing the lamp. Doing so may cause  
fire or electrical shock. Do not touch the lamp  
receptacle once the lamp has been removed.  
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• 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. This may reduce picture  
quality or lamp life.  
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When the lamp eventually burns out, you may  
hear a noticeable pop sound. This is normal  
and it is inherent to this type of lamp.  
4
Remove the outside lamp cover.  
Using equal force, press both hooks (marked  
by 1) towards the TV screen in the direction  
the arrows are pointing.  
While pressing the two hooks (marked by 1),  
push the center lever (marked by 2) towards  
the TV screen and pull the lamp cover towards  
you. The lamp cover should come off easily.  
In rare instances, the bulb may pop inside the  
lamp unit, but the lamp unit is designed to  
contain all of the broken glass pieces inside  
the lamp unit.  
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This TV’s lamp contains mercury and should  
be disposed of properly. Consult your local  
authorities regarding safe disposal. The  
material contained in this lamp is similar to  
those of a fluorescent lamp, so you should  
dispose of it in the same way.  
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2
1
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Remove the lamp door.  
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Holding the door knob, press the door lever  
toward the door knob in the direction the  
arrow is pointing. Then, pull the lamp door  
out of the TV towards you.  
• If the lamp is not securely reattached, the self-  
diagnostic function may be triggered and the POWER  
LED blinks six times (see page 21).  
8
Reattach the lamp door.  
Be sure that the word “TOP” imprinted on the  
lamp door is on top while placing the door  
lamp into the compartment.  
6
Pull the lamp out of the TV.  
Grip the lamp by the indented grooves as  
illustrated below.  
Pull the lamp straight out of the TV as  
illustrated below.  
Grip the door knob, but do not hold in the  
door lever when sliding the lamp door into the  
compartment.  
While keeping the lamp door at a slant, slide  
the lamp door into the compartment by  
leading with the left side. Insert the two tabs  
into the slot and follow the guide rail. Once  
the left side can no longer be pushed in, press  
the lamp door lever toward the door knob.  
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• The lamp is very hot immediately after use. Do not  
touch the inside of the lamp compartment, 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. Never put the used lamp  
into a plastic bag.  
Shut the lamp door by releasing the door  
lever.  
7
Slide the new lamp into its place.  
Insert the new lamp into place by holding the  
indented grooves firmly. Make sure the lamp is  
securely mounted into the compartment.  
Failure to do so may cause a fire or the screen  
to go dark.  
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• The lamp door is securely closed when a clicking  
sound occurs. Make sure it is securely closed by  
tugging on the door knob.  
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Put the outside lamp cover back in its place.  
Insert the two small tabs from the left side of  
the outside lamp cover into the slots of the TV.  
Push in the two larger tabs of the outside lamp  
cover on the right side into the TV. The  
outside lamp cover is securely closed after  
two clicking sounds are made.  
10 Plug in the power cord. Turn on the TV and  
set the Lamp Replacement option in the  
General settings (see page 38). This setting is  
necessary to inform you when the next lamp  
replacement is needed.  
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• Until you set the Lamp Replacement option, a  
message announcing that the lamp is at the end of its  
life will appear every time you turn on the TV.  
• Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL-2500  
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 States:  
Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of  
these materials may be regulated due to  
environmental considerations. For disposal or  
recycling information, please contact your local  
authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance  
(www.eiae.org).  
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Do not leave the used lamp near flammable  
materials or within the reach of children.  
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Do not pour water onto the used lamp or put  
any object inside the lamp. Doing so may  
cause the lamp to burst.  
For replacement lamp information visit:  
U. S. residents:  
Canadian residents:  
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Troubleshooting  
If you have 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:  
1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support  
1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Support  
Condition  
Explanation/Solution  
No picture  
Cannot receive any channels • Make sure the power cord is connected securely.  
• Turn on the power of the TV.  
• Check antenna/cable connections.  
• Make sure the Cable setting is correct for your TV signal source.  
TV is locked to one channel • Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the  
TV’s memory (see pages 19 and 33).  
Cannot receive or select  
channels  
• Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the  
TV’s memory (see pages 19 and 33).  
• To receive or select cable channels, make sure that Cable in the Channel  
settings is set to On (see page 33). To receive or select UHF channels over an  
antenna, make sure Cable is set to Off.  
The TV turns off  
automatically  
• Check if Sleep Timer is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of Timer  
No picture from some video • Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV.  
sources  
• Press INPUT on the remote control (see page 25).  
• Press HOME on the remote control. Select your desired input from the  
External Inputs list.  
Poor picture  
The quality of the images is • Picture quality depends on the signal content. See Quick Setup Guide  
not as good as what I saw at  
the store  
(supplied) to display the best possible picture for that signal.  
Double images or ghosts  
• Check antenna/cable connections.  
• Check the antenna location and direction.  
Only snow and noise appear • Check if the antenna is broken or bent.  
on the screen  
• Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in  
normal use, 1-2 years at the seaside.)  
Dotted lines or stripes  
• Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, or hair-dryers.  
• If using 300 ohm twin lead, move the excess lead away from the TV or try using  
75 ohm coaxial cable instead.  
No color/Dark picture/Color • Press PICTURE to select the desired Picture Mode (see page 23).  
is not correct/The picture is  
too bright  
• Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (see page 28).  
Noisy picture  
• Make sure that the antenna is connected using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial  
cable.  
• Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.  
• To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.  
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Condition  
Explanation/Solution  
No sound/Noisy sound  
Good picture, no sound  
• Check the volume control.  
• Press MUTING or VOL + so that “Muting” disappears from the screen  
• Set Speakers to TV Speakers in the Audio Options settings (see page 33).  
If it is set to Audio System, sound is not output from the TV’s speakers  
regardless of the TV’s volume control.  
• Make sure that the audio is connected.  
Audio noise  
• Make sure that the antenna is connected using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial  
cable.  
• Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.  
• To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.  
No audio for HDMI  
PC Input  
• Confirm DVD player, set-top-box audio settings. Select 2 channel LPCM audio.  
No Picture / No Signal  
• Confirm the PC is connected to the TV with the HDMI IN.  
• Ensure the output signal from the PC is one of the formats listed on page 16.  
• Turn the PC off. Confirm the PC connection and restart the PC. Plug and play  
will auto-detect the TV and correctly set the correct resolution.  
Poor Picture  
General  
Wide Mode changes  
automatically  
• The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with the 4:3  
Default setting when you change the channel or video input, if 4:3 Default in  
the Screen settings is set to other than Off. If you want to lock in Wide Mode  
selected with WIDE on the remote control, set 4:3 Default to Off in the  
• Check the Auto Wide option in the Screen settings (see page 31).  
“Black box” on screen  
You have selected a text option and no text is available (see page 34). To turn off  
this feature, set the CC Display option to Off. If you were trying to select  
closed captioning, select CC1 instead of Text1-4.  
Black bands appear at the  
edges of the screen  
• Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16:9  
(this is especially common with theatrical releases). Your TV will show these  
programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. For more  
details, check the documentation that came with your DVD (or contact your  
program provider).  
• Programs in 4:3 aspect ratio will have bands on left and right sides of the  
screen.  
Certain programs on DVD or • This is due to the digital compression of the source content used by certain  
other digital sources display a  
loss of detail, especially  
during fast-motion or dark  
scenes  
digital broadcasts and DVDs which may cause your TV’s screen to display less  
detail than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or dots, pixelations) to appear  
on your screen. These signal compressions are more visible and are dependent  
on the clarity and resolution of the television.  
Remote control does not  
operate  
• Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries.  
• Point the remote control at the remote control sensor located at the front of the  
TV.  
• Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation; try turning  
off the fluorescent lamps.  
• Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles.  
Some digital cable channels • Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable  
are not being displayed  
channels. Check with your cable company for more information.  
• The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels  
setting (see page 34).  
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Condition  
Explanation/Solution  
Lost password  
• Select the Password settings on the Parental Lock settings, then enter the  
following master password: 4357. The master password clears your previous  
password and allows you to enter a new password (see page 35).  
How to reset the TV to  
factory settings  
• Turn on the TV. While holding down V on the remote control, press POWER  
on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on again.) Release V.  
WARNING: The Reset will clear all of your customized settings including the  
Parental Lock setting.  
LAMP LED blinks in red  
• Replace the lamp (see page 39).  
“Lamp Replacement  
message” appears  
• It is time for you to replace the projection lamp used in you TV.  
• Turn to page 39 on “How to Replace the Lamp” and follow the directions on  
replacing the lamp.  
• Use only the lamp designated for your TV model.  
• After the lamp is replaced, select the Lamp Replacement option in the  
General settings.  
The replacement lamp does  
not light up  
• The lamp door or lamp might not be securely attached. Repeat the steps on page  
39 to ensure that they are both installed securely.  
The cooling fan is loud  
• If the TV is used at high altitudes and the Cooling Mode is set to High, the  
cooling fan runs faster and its sound becomes louder. If the TV is not used at  
high altitudes, set Cooling Mode to Normal (see page 38).  
“High Temperature  
Warning!” message appears  
• Make sure to remove dust from the ventilation slots on the rear and both sides of  
the TV. In addition, make sure that there are no obstacles in front of the  
ventilation slots. If the message still appears after the dust or obstacles are  
removed, the TV may need servicing. Call your local Sony Service Center.  
Image left on the screen  
(image retention)  
• Turn off the TV for a while or let the TV run on another channel. Unlike plasma  
TV and CRT TV, image retention on this TV is not permanent. It is only a  
temporary condition (see page 10).  
White spot on the screen  
when powered off  
• If screen is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ambient light, part of the screen  
may appear white even when TV is power off. This is due to the strong light  
reflecting off the TV screen and reflections coming from behind the screen.  
This is a structural property of the projection TV and is not a defect.  
• Position your TV away from such light sources.  
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Specifications  
Model  
KDF-37H1000  
System  
LCD Panel  
0.73 inch TFT LCD panel (1,280 × 720 pixels)  
All the video inputs are converted to fit this panel resolution.  
3 LCD Panels, 1 lens projection system  
Projection system  
Projection Lens  
Lamp  
High Performance, large diameter hybrid lens F2.4  
100 W, XL-2500 Ultra High Pressure Lamp  
NTSC: American TV standard  
ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB  
Television system  
QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality)  
Analog terrestrial: 2-69 / Digital terrestrial: 2-69  
Analog Cable: 1-125 / Digital Cable: 1-135  
Channel coverage  
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel  
12 W + 12 W  
Panel system  
Speaker output  
Input/Output jacks  
Antenna  
75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF  
S VIDEO (4-pin mini DIN) (VIDEO 1 only): Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative /  
C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms  
VIDEO IN 1/2/3  
VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative  
AUDIO: 500 mVrms (100% modulation)/ Impedance: 47 kilohms  
YPBPR (Component Video): Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative / PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms /  
PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms / Signal format: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i  
AUDIO: 500 mVrms (typical)/ Impedance: 47 kilohms  
COMPONENT IN 1/2/3  
HDMI IN 1/2  
HDMI: Video: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, PC timing / Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz,  
16, 20 and 24bits  
AUDIO (HDMI IN 2 only): 500 mVrms (100% modulation)/ Impedance: 47 kilohms  
500 mVrms (100% modulation)/ Up to 2 Vrms at the maximum volume setting (varies with input level)  
PCM/Dolby Digital optical signal  
AUDIO OUT  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
OPTICAL OUT  
Power and others  
120 V, 60 Hz  
Power requirement  
Power consumption  
in use  
200 W  
Less than 0.8 W  
37 diag.  
in standby  
Screen size (inches)  
Speaker/Full range (2)  
65 × 130 mm  
9
1
(2  
/
×
5
/
inches)  
16  
8
899 × 663 × 342 mm  
Dimensions (W/H/D)  
Mass  
7
1
1
(35  
20 kg  
(44 lb. 2 oz.)  
/
× 26  
/
× 13  
/
2
inches)  
16  
8
Remote control RM-YD014 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) /  
Warranty Card (1) / Online Registration Card (U.S.A. only) (1)  
Supplied accessories  
Optional accessories  
Connecting cables, Lamp: XL-2500 Ultra High Pressure Lamp  
~
• Optional accessories availability depends on its stock.  
• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Index  
0-9 buttons 23  
4:3 Default 31  
F
S
FAVORITES button 23  
S VIDEO jack, described 13  
FREEZE button 22  
French Rating 36  
Screen Position 32  
Setting up channels 19  
Settings  
A
Add Digital Channels 34  
Advanced Iris 29  
Advanced Settings 30  
Analog CC 34  
G
Audio Options 33  
Channel 33  
Clock/Timers 28  
Closed Captions (CC) 34  
External Inputs 37  
General 38  
Game Mode 32  
H
Audio Out 33  
H Center 32  
HDMI Control 37  
AUDIO OUT jack, described 13  
Auto Program 19, 33  
Auto Wide 31  
HDMI Settings 37  
Initial Setup 38  
Parental Lock 34  
Picture 28  
HDMI IN jack, described 13  
HOME button 21, 23  
Hue 29  
B
Balance 30  
Bass 30  
Product Support 28  
Screen 31  
I
Sound 30  
Info Banner 38  
Brightness 29  
Video Options 32  
Infrared Receiver (IR) 21  
INPUT button 21, 25  
Sharpness 29  
C
Show/Hide Channels 34  
Signal Diagnostics 28  
SLEEP button 22  
Sleep Timer 28  
Sound Booster 31  
Sound Mode 30  
Speaker 21  
Speakers 33  
Steady Sound 31  
Surround 31  
Cable 33  
J
CC button 25  
CC Display 34  
CH+/– button 25  
Channel Block 35  
CHANNEL+/– button 21  
CineMotion 32  
JUMP button 25  
L
Label Inputs 37  
LAMP LED 21  
Lamp Replacement 38  
Lamp, replacing 3941  
Language 38  
Color 29  
Color Temperature 29  
COMPONENT IN jack (1080i/720p/  
480p/480i), described 11, 13  
M
T
Contact Sony 28  
Cooling Mode 38  
Country 35  
Movie Rating 36  
THEATER button 22  
MTS 33  
MUTING button 23  
Timer 28  
TIMER LED 21  
Treble 30  
Troubleshooting 4244  
TV Auto Power On 37  
TV Rating 36  
Current Time 28  
N
D
Noise Reduction 29  
Device Auto Power Off 37  
Device List 37  
DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT,  
O
OPTIONS button 25  
described 13  
U
P
Digital CC 34  
U.S.A. Rating 36  
Password 35  
Digital Rating 35  
Display Area 32  
DISPLAY button 22  
Display Options 34  
Display Position 38  
DMex button 23  
DMex, described 13  
DRC Mode 29  
Unrated 35  
Picture 29  
PICTURE button 23  
Picture Mode 28  
POWER button 21, 23  
POWER LED 21  
V
V Center 32  
Vertical Size 32  
VHF/UHF/CABLE input, described 13  
VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks, described  
R
Rating 35  
Video/Component 2 Priority 37  
VOL+/– button 23  
DRC Palette 30  
Reset 28, 30, 44  
RETURN button 23  
Volume Offset 31  
VOLUME+/– button 21  
E
Edit Channel Labels 34  
English Rating 36  
ENT button 23  
W
WIDE button 24  
Wide Mode 31, 32  
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For Your Convenience  
Please contact Sony directly if you:  
z
Have questions on the use of your television after reading your Operating Instruction manual  
and Quick Setup Guide  
Experience difficulty operating your television  
z
Contact Sony Customer Support at:  
or 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 questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase.  
Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store  
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