Sony KDF-E60A20 User Manual

KDF-E55/60A20 2-593-962-11(3)LCD Projection TVHD-TVOperating Instructionshttp://www.sony.net/Printed in U.S.A.2-593-962-11(3)KDF-E55A20 KDF-E60A20© 20

8KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Introducing the Sony TVPresenting the Sony TVThank you for purchasing this Sony’s HD LCD Projection TV. This manual is fo

Introducing the Sony TV9Introducing the Sony TVKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)❑ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, al

Introducing the Sony TV10KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Enjoying Your TVTo enjoy your TV for years to come and maintain its original picture quality, you

Introducing the Sony TV11Introducing the Sony TVKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Indicators The indicators show the current status of your TV. If there is

Introducing the Sony TV12KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Installing the TVCarrying Your TV Carrying the TV requires at least two people. Do not hold by th

Introducing the Sony TV13Introducing the Sony TVKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Take Precaution during InstallationTo ensure the safety of children and th

Introducing the Sony TV14KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)TV Front Panel and ConnectorsFront PanelItem Description1 POWER Press to turn on/off the TV.2 POW

Introducing the Sony TV15Introducing the Sony TVKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Front and Rear Panel ConnectorsLAMP TIMER POWERVIDEO 2 INPUTS VIDEO VIDEO

Introducing the Sony TV16KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3) *Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademar

17Connecting the TVKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Connecting the TVOverviewYour new LCD Projection TV can receive both analog and digital broadcasting si

KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV, below the Sony logo, on the sticker, and als

Connecting the TV18KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)About Using S VIDEOIf the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (shown at left), yo

Connecting the TV19Connecting the TVKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Basic ConnectionsThe way in which you connect your TV will vary, depending on how your

Connecting the TV20KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Cable System or VHF/UHFFor best results, use this connection if you:❑Have a cable and/or an antenna.(Th

Connecting the TV21Connecting the TVKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Cable Box and AntennaFor best results, use this connection if:❑Your cable company scra

Connecting the TV22KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Cable Box For best results, use this connection if:❑Your cable company scrambles all channels, which re

Connecting the TV23Connecting the TVKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.1 Connec

Connecting the TV24KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Digital Cable BoxOrDigital Satellite ReceiverDisconnect all power sources before making any connections

Connecting the TV25Connecting the TVKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Using CableCARD DeviceThe CableCARD device provides cable subscribers with access to d

Connecting the TV26KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)2 Gently push the card into the slot until it locks into place. 3 After 1-2 minutes, the CableCARD devi

Connecting the TV27Connecting the TVKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Equipment with HDMI ConnectionUse this hookup if:❑ Your equipment has a High-Definitio

1KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)WARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appratus to rain or moisture.This symbol is inten

Connecting the TV28KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Equipment with DVI ConnectionIf you are connecting with DVI-HDTV output, you can connect to the TV’s HD

Connecting the TV29Connecting the TVKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Equipment with Digital Audio (Optical)You can use the TV's DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL

Connecting the TV30KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Setting Up the TV Channel ListAfter you finish connecting the TV, you can run the Initial Setup to crea

Connecting the TV31Connecting the TVKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Connecting Optional EquipmentYou can connect variety of optinal equipment to your TV.

Connecting the TV32KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)VCR and Cable Use this hookup if:❑ You have cable TV that does not require a cable box.Disconnect all p

Connecting the TV33Connecting the TVKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)VCR and Cable Box Use this hookup if:❑ Your cable TV company scrambles some channels,

Connecting the TV34KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)VHF/UHF CABLEVIDEO INS VIDEOVIDEOAUDIOL(MONO)R1 3Cable boxVCRRear of TVA/V cable(not supplied)Coaxial c

Connecting the TV35Connecting the TVKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Two VCRs for Tape EditingIf you connect two VCRs, you can record from one VCR to the o

Connecting the TV36KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)DVD Player with Component Video ConnectorsUse this hookup if:❑ Your DVD player has component (Y, B-Y, R

Connecting the TV37Connecting the TVKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio ConnectorsUse this hookup if:❑ Your DVD player does

KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)2❑ Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.❑ Avoid

Connecting the TV38KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Camcorder or PlayStationDisconnect all power sources before making any connections.For easy connection

Connecting the TV39Connecting the TVKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Audio Receiver For improved sound quality, you may want to play the TV’s audio throug

41KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Watching the TVOverviewThe table on the next page describes the buttons on the remote control.Inserting Batteries into t

Watching the TV42KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Button DescriptionsButton Description1MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to unmut

Watching the TV43KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Watching the TVqg DVD/VCR Record Buttonsz REC: Press to record. By pressing this button alone will start

Watching the TV44KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Programming the Remote ControlThe remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment.Follow t

Watching the TV45Watching the TVKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Manufacturer’s CodesDVD PlayersDVD ChangersDVD/VCR Combo UnitsHDD/DVD Combo Units5.1ch DVD

Watching the TV46KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Using Other Equipment with Your Remote ControlTo operate other connected equipment with your TV, first tu

Watching the TV47KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Watching the TVOperating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV)Operating a DVD/VCR Combo UnitOperating an AV Re

3KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Important Safety Instructions1) Read these instructions.2) Keep these instructions.3) Heed all warnings.4) Follow all in

Watching the TV48KDF-W55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Watching the TVSpecial Buttons on the Remote ControlThis TV comes with convenient features that can be ac

Watching the TV49Watching the TVKDF-W55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Using the Program GuideThe Program Guide allows you to select the channels from a drop dow

Watching the TV50KDF-W55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Using the WIDE ButtonWide screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several wide screen modes (

Watching the TV51Watching the TVKDF-W55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Using the FREEZE ButtonThe FREEZE button allows you to temporarily capture a program’s pic

52KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Introducing WEGA GATEOverview of WEGA GATEA push of a button on your remote control provides a whole new experience of T

Introducing WEGA GATE53Introducing WEGA GATEKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)The WEGA GATE screen gives you access to the following items:Icon DescriptionF

Introducing WEGA GATE54KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Using Favorites in WEGA GATEThe Favorites feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16

Introducing WEGA GATE55Introducing WEGA GATEKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Using Antenna in WEGA GATEThe Antenna feature takes you to the most recently v

56KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Using the SettingsOverviewThe Settings gives you access to the following features:(Depending on the signal tuned, you ma

Using the Settings57Using the SettingsKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Channel Favorite Channels (page 64)Auto Program (page 64)Digital Channels (page 64)S

KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)4AntennasOutdoor Antenna GroundingIf an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An outdoor antenna sys

Using the Settings58KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Accessing the Video SettingsSelecting Video OptionsThe Video settings include the following options:1.

Using the Settings59Using the SettingsKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture.Noise ReductionOn Select to reduce

Using the Settings60KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Accessing the Audio SettingsSelecting Audio OptionsThe Audio settings include the following options:1.

Using the Settings61Using the SettingsKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)BBE On Select to give sound more impact by compensating for phase effects in speaker

Using the Settings62KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Accessing the Screen SettingsSelecting Screen OptionsThe Screen settings include the following options

Using the Settings63Using the SettingsKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)4:3 DefaultSelect the default screen mode to use for 4:3 sources.Wide Zoom Select to

Using the Settings64KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Accessing the Channel SettingsSelecting Channel OptionsThe Channel settings include the following opti

Using the Settings65Using the SettingsKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)✍ If you select to hide or show a major digital channel, all the sub-channels are au

Using the Settings66KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Accessing the Parental Lock SettingsSelecting Parental Lock OptionsThe Parental Lock settings include

Using the Settings67Using the SettingsKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)To deactivate the parental control feature❑Set Parental Lock to OFF when in the Pare

5KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)For SafetyBe Careful when Moving the TVWhen you place the TV in position, be careful not to drop it on your foot or finge

Using the Settings68KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Selecting Custom Rating OptionsUS custom rating optionsIf you selected U.S.A. as the country of reside

Using the Settings69Using the SettingsKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Canadian custom rating optionsIf you selected Canada as the country of residence on

Using the Settings70KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Accessing the Setup SettingsSelecting Setup OptionsThe Setup settings include the following options:1.

Using the Settings71Using the SettingsKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Video 1-6 VHS, DVD, Receiver, Satellite, Cable Box, 8mm, DTV, Game, LD, Beta, HD, DV

Using the Settings72KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Programming Caption VisionIf you selected the Program option under Caption Vision (see page 70), you c

Using the Settings73Using the SettingsKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Accessing the Applications SettingsSelecting Applications OptionsThe Applications se

Using the Settings74KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)2 Press V or v to highlight one of the following options, then press .Program Select to set the Timer

75KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Other InformationOverviewThis chapter includes the following topics:Contacting SonyIf, after reading these operating ins

Other Information76KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Replacing the LampThe projection lamp, which illuminates the picture, has a limited life.If the screen

Other Information77Other InformationKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)4 Loosen the screws on the rear side panel. 5 Remove the front panel.6 Pull out the la

KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)6ContentsIntroducing the Sony TVPresenting the Sony TV ...8Package Contents...

Other Information78KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)7 Place the new lamp into its place, then tighten the screw.Mount the new lamp securely. Failure to mou

Other Information79Other InformationKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)9 Tightly screw the side panel in its place. The used lampFor customers in the United

Other Information80KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Troubleshooting Remote ControlCableCARD DeviceProblem Possible RemediesRemote control does not operate❏

Other Information81Other InformationKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)VideoProblem Possible RemediesNo picture (screen not lit), no sound❏ If your TV does n

Other Information82KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)AudioChannelsProblem Possible RemediesGood picture, no sound ❏ Press MUTING so that Muting disappears f

Other Information83Other InformationKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)GeneralProblem Possible RemediesHow to restore the TV to factory settings❏ Turn on the

Other Information84KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)SpecificationsProjection System 3 LCD Panels, 1 lens projection systemLCD Panel 0.87 inch TFT LCD panel

Other Information85Other InformationKDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Power ConsumptionIn Use 265 WIn Standby Less than 15 WDimensions (W × H × D) KDF-E55A2

87KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)IndexNumerics0-9 buttons 42AAdding channels to the channel list 64Adjusting audio, Steady Sound 60Advanced Video 59Alter

7KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Accessing the Setup Settings ...70Selecting Setup Options...7

88KDF-E55/60A202-593-962-11(3)Rear panel controls and connections 16Remote controlinserting batteries 41programming 44–45Removing channels from the ch

KDF-E55/60A20 2-593-962-11(3)LCD Projection TVHD-TVOperating Instructionshttp://www.sony.net/Printed in U.S.A.2-593-962-11(3)KDF-E55A20 KDF-E60A20© 20