Sony KDP-65WS550 User Manual

4-094-487-11Operating Instructions© 2003 Sony CorporationKDP-51WS550 KDP-57WS550 KDP-65WS550 Sony Corporation     

9Introducing the Digital Projection TVWelcomeThis chapter describes the contents of the package in which the TV is shipped and provides an overview of

99SETUP SETUP SETUPMenus MenusSETUPChannel Label Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers. You can label up to 40

100SETUP Menus SETUPSETUP SETUPMenus Using the Parent MenuThe Parent Menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and

101SETUP SETUP SETUPMenus MenusSETUPUS Models:Selecting Custom Rating OptionsFor US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (Fo

102SETUP Menus SETUPSETUP SETUPMenusCanadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating OptionsFor Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following

103SETUP SETUP SETUPMenus MenusSETUP Using the Setup MenuTo select the Setup Menu1 Press MENU.2 Move the joystick B or b to highlight the Setup icon a

104SETUP Menus SETUPSETUP SETUPMenusVideo Label Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. For example, if

105SETUP SETUP SETUPMenus MenusSETUPClock/Timers(continued)Current Time1 Press to select Current Time.2 Move the joystick V and v to set the current

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107Other InformationOverviewThis chapter includes the following topics:Topic PageGlossary 108Contacting Sony 109Troubleshooting 109Specifications 115O

108Other Info Other Info WelcomeOther Info SETUPSETUPGlossaryanalog signal A signaling method that uses continuous changes in the amplitude or frequen

10SETUP SETUP WelcomeSETUP SETUPSETUP❑ Twin View™: Using the Multi-Image Driver (MIDX), Twin View allows you to watch two programs side by side, with

109Welcome SETUP Other InfoSETUP SETUPOther InfoContacting SonyIf, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related t

110Other Info Other Info WelcomeOther Info SETUPSETUPRemote ControlChannelsProblem Possible RemediesRemote controldoes not operate❏ The batteries coul

111Welcome SETUP Other InfoSETUP SETUPOther InfoMemory Stick Problem Possible RemediesImage does not display/Cannot see all files❏ Make sure the image

112Other Info Other Info WelcomeOther Info SETUPSETUPAudioError message is displayed❏ No Memory Stick There is no Memory Stick in the slot.❏ Memory St

113Welcome SETUP Other InfoSETUP SETUPOther InfoVideoProblem Possible RemediesNo picture (screen not lit), no sound❏ If your TV does not turn on, and

114Other Info Other Info WelcomeOther Info SETUPSETUPGeneralProblem Possible RemediesHow to reset TV to factory settings❏ Turn on the TV. While holdin

115Welcome SETUP Other InfoSETUP SETUPOther InfoSpecifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.Projection System 3 pict

116Other Info Other Info WelcomeOther Info SETUPSETUPOptional Accessories❑ A/V Cable (VMC-810/820/830 HG)❑ Audio Cable (RKC-515HG)❑ Component Video Ca

1170-9 buttons 47, 54, 5816:9 aspect ratio 564:3 aspect ratio 564:3 Default settings 97AAdd Digital Channels 65Advanced Video 93Alternate Audio 64Alte

118Other Info Index SETUPSETUP SETUPSETUP17hue, adjusting 92Ii.LINK 10, 13, 83–89i.LINK button 46I.LINK jack, described 17i.LINK Standby 15, 105i.LINK

11Setting Up the Digital Projection TV OverviewThis chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV.Topic Page(s)Carrying Your Projec

119SETUP SETUP Other InfoSETUP IndexSETUPTV/VIDEO button 15, 46, 54Twin Viewbutton 47described 10using 57–59VVariable audio setting 95VCRusing with TV

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LIMITED WARRANTYThis warranty is applicable to U.S. residents only. If you are a Canadian resident, see the separately enclosed warranty foryour produ

12SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SetupSETUPCarrying Your Projection TVCarrying the TV requires four or more people. The TV is equipped with casters for easy m

13SETUP Setup SETUPSETUP SETUPSETUPTV Controls and ConnectorsTo access the front video panel, push up and then release. The panel drops down automatic

14SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SetupSETUPFront Panel ACCESSACCESSMEMORYMEMORYPOWERPOWERTIMER/TIMER/STAND BYSTAND BYSTANDBYSTANDBYi.LINKi.LINKCHANNELCHANNELV

15SETUP Setup SETUPSETUP SETUPSETUPItem Description1 MEMORY STICK ACCESS LEDWhen lit, indicates that the Memory Stick is being read. (Do not remove th

16SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SetupSETUPRear Panel VIDEO INHD/DVD INMONITOROUTAUDIOOUT(VAR/FIX)(1080i/720p/480p/480i)134567DVI - HDTV INDIGITALAUDIO(OPT

17SETUP Setup SETUPSETUP SETUPSETUPJack Description1 VIDEO IN 1/3/4 VIDEO/L(MONO)-AUDIO-RConnect to the composite A/V output jacks on your VCR or oth

18SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SetupSETUPBasic Connections: Connecting a Cable or AntennaThe way in which you will connect your TV varies, depending on how

1Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the projection TV, below the Sony logo, on the sticker, and also on the TV box

19SETUP Setup SETUPSETUP SETUPSETUPCable or Antenna OnlyFor best results, use one of the following connections if you are connecting a cable or an ant

20SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SetupSETUPCable and Antenna OnlyFor best results, use this connection if you:❑Have a cable and an antenna.(This is convenient

21SETUP Setup SETUPSETUP SETUPSETUPCable Box and Cable OnlyFor best results, use this connection if:❑Your cable company scrambles some channels, such

22SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SetupSETUPCable Box Only For best results, use this connection if:❑Your cable company scrambles all channels, which requires

23SETUP Setup SETUPSETUP SETUPSETUPConnecting Optional EquipmentUse the directions in this section to connect the following optional equipment: About

24SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SetupSETUPVCR and Cable For best results, use this connection if:❑Your cable company does not require you to use a cable box.

25SETUP Setup SETUPSETUP SETUPSETUPNotes on Using This ConnectionTo Do This ... Do This ...Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR i

26SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SetupSETUPVCR and Cable Box For best results, use this connection if:❑Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as pre

27SETUP Setup SETUPSETUP SETUPSETUPNotes on Using This ConnectionTo Do This ... Do This ...Watch cable (unscrambled) channelsPress TV/VIDEO repeatedly

28SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SetupSETUPTwo VCRs for Tape EditingConnecting two VCRs lets you record from one VCR to the other. By connecting them as shown

2Note on Caption VisionThis television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules.Note on C

29SETUP Setup SETUPSETUP SETUPSETUPNotes on Using This ConnectionTo Do This ... Do This ...View (monitor) what is being recordedPress TV/VIDEO repeate

30SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SetupSETUPSatellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s

31SETUP Setup SETUPSETUP SETUPSETUPNotes on Using This ConnectionTo Do This ... Do This ...Watch the satellite receiver Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to s

32SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SetupSETUPSatellite Receiver and VCRTo connect a satellite receiver and VCR1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satel

33SETUP Setup SETUPSETUP SETUPSETUPVIDEO INHD/DVD INMONITOROUTAUDIOOUT(VAR/FIX)(1080i/720p/480p/480i)134567DVI - HDTV INLRAUDIOVIDEOTS/DV/MICROMVCONT

34SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SetupSETUPDVD Player with Component Video ConnectorsFor best results, use this connection if your DVD player has component vi

35SETUP Setup SETUPSETUP SETUPSETUPNotes on Using This ConnectionTo Do This ... Do This ...Watch the DVD player Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select th

36SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SetupSETUPDVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio ConnectorsUse this connection if your DVD player does not have component video (Y

37SETUP Setup SETUPSETUP SETUPSETUPCamcorder For easy connection of a camcorder, the TV has front A/V input jacks. If you prefer, however, you can con

38SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SetupSETUPAudio Receiver For improved sound quality, you may want to play the TV’s audio through your stereo system.To conne

3Important Safety Instructions1 Read these instructions.2 Keep these instructions.3 Heed all warnings.4 Follow all instructions.5 Do not use this appa

39SETUP Setup SETUPSETUP SETUPSETUPConnecting a Device with an Optical IN ConnectorYou can use the TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL output jack to connect a

40SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SetupSETUPUsing the CONTROL S FeatureCONTROL S allows you to control your system and other Sony equipment with one remote con

41SETUP Setup SETUPSETUP SETUPSETUPSetting Up the Channel ListAfter you finish connecting the TV, you need to run the Auto Program feature, which auto

42SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SetupSETUPAdjusting the Convergence Automatically (Flash Focus)The projection tube image appears on the screen in three color

43SETUP Setup SETUPSETUP SETUPSETUPAdjusting the Convergence ManuallyThe Convergence feature gives you more control over the picture’s convergence tha

44SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SetupSETUPNotes on Adjusting the Convergence Manually ❑ Allow the TV to warm up for about 30 minutes before you adjust the co

45Using the Remote ControlOverviewThis chapter describes how to set up, program, and use the TV’s remote control.Inserting Batteries1 Remove the batte

46SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SETUPRemote ControlButton DescriptionsOutside PanelMODEPALETTEMEMORYSTICKDISPLAYRESETFAVORITES GUIDEJUMPFREEZE EXITCODE SETME

47SETUP SETUP SETUPRemote Control SETUPSETUPqh POWER ButtonsSAT/CABLE: Press to turn on and off the satellite receiver or cable box.TV: Press to turn

48SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SETUPRemote ControlInside Panel To access the inside panel, open the outside cover as shown.✍ Opening the outside cover autom

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49SETUP SETUP SETUPRemote Control SETUPSETUPProgramming the Remote ControlThe remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment.If you ha

50SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SETUPRemote ControlManufacturer’s CodesVCRsManufacturer CodeSony 301, 302, 303Admiral (M. Ward)327Aiwa 338, 344Audio Dynamic3

51SETUP SETUP SETUPRemote Control SETUPSETUPUsing Other Equipment with Your TV Remote ControlAll EquipmentOperating a VCROperating a Satellite Receive

52SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SETUPRemote ControlOperating a Cable BoxOperating a DVD Player Operating an MDP (Laserdisc Player)To Do This ... PressActivat

53Using the FeaturesOverviewThis chapter describes how to use the features of your TV.Topic PageWatching TV 54Using the Scrolling Index 55Using Wide

54SETUP SETUP SETUPFeatures SETUPSETUPWatching TV To Do This ... Do This ...Activate the remote control to operate the TV Press TV FUNCTIONTurn on/off

55SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SETUPFeaturesUsing the Scrolling IndexThe Scrolling Index lets you select programs from a series of preview windows that scro

56SETUP SETUP SETUPFeatures SETUPSETUPUsing Wide ModeWide Screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several Wide Screen modes (16:9 aspect r

57SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SETUPFeaturesUsing Twin View Twin View lets you see two pictures from two sources — from an antenna, VCR, DVD, etc. — on the

58SETUP SETUP SETUPFeatures SETUPSETUPActivating the PictureFunctions Available in the Active (Highlighted) WindowTo activate the picture in the right

5ContentsIntroducing the Digital Projection TVWelcome ...

59SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SETUPFeaturesChanging the Picture SizeThe zoom feature lets you vary the relative size of the left and right pictures. When y

60SETUP SETUP SETUPFeatures SETUPSETUPUsing Favorite ChannelsThe Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite c

61SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SETUPFeaturesUsing the Freeze FunctionThe FREEZE button allows you to temporarily capture a program’s picture. You can use th

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63Using the Digital Program GuideDisplaying the Digital Program GuideThis TV is equipped to show digital programming, if a digital signal is present.

64SETUP Program Guide SETUPProgram Guide SETUPSETUPNavigating the Digital Program MenusFour digital menus are available on the digital program guide.T

65SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP Program GuideProgram GuideUsing the Caption Vision MenuThe Caption Vision menu allows you to turn on/off digital closed capti

66SETUP Program Guide SETUPProgram Guide SETUPSETUPCustomizing Caption VisionYou can use the Digital Caption Setup menu to customize your TV’s Caption

67Using the Memory Stick ViewerAbout Memory StickMemory Stick (sold separately) is a new, compact, portable, and versatile Integrated Circuit recordin

68SETUP Memory Stick Features Memory StickSETUP Memory StickMemory Stick CompatibilityThis television is compatible with the following Memory Stick me

6Other Info SETUP WelcomeSETUP SETUPSETUPUsing the Remote ControlOverview ...

69Memory Stick Memory Stick SETUPSETUP Memory StickFeaturesInserting and Removing a Memory StickIf you are using a Memory Stick Duo, see “Inserting th

70SETUP Memory Stick Features Memory StickSETUP Memory StickInserting the Memory Stick DuoMemory Stick Duo is a new, compact version of the standard-s

71Memory Stick Memory Stick SETUPSETUP Memory StickFeaturesRemoving a Memory StickTo remove a Memory Stick1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator is o

72SETUP Memory Stick Features Memory StickSETUP Memory StickUsing the Memory Stick IndexTurn on the TV and insert a Memory Stick that contains the pho

73Memory Stick Memory Stick SETUPSETUP Memory StickFeaturesUsing the Memory Stick IndexThe following describes how to use the Memory Stick Index.To Do

74SETUP Memory Stick Features Memory StickSETUP Memory StickViewing Photos When you select a photo from the Memory Stick Index (described on page 72),

75Memory Stick Memory Stick SETUPSETUP Memory StickFeaturesPhoto Menu Bar OptionsThe Photo menu bar lets you access additional photo viewing options.T

76SETUP Memory Stick Features Memory StickSETUP Memory StickUsing Zoom and Pan To Zoom and Pan a photo1 In the Photo menu bar, move the joystick to hi

77Memory Stick Memory Stick SETUPSETUP Memory StickFeaturesPlaying MoviesWhen you select a movie from the Memory Stick Index (described on page 72), i

78SETUP Memory Stick Features Memory StickSETUP Memory StickMovie Menu Bar OptionsTo access the Movie menu bar1 Move the joystick to highlight Index i

7Welcome SETUP Other InfoSETUP SETUPSETUPUsing the Memory Stick ViewerAbout Memory Stick ...

79Memory Stick Memory Stick SETUPSETUP Memory StickFeaturesMemory Stick Index Menu Bar OptionsSlide Show Menu OptionsThe Slide Show menu includes the

80SETUP Memory Stick Features Memory StickSETUP Memory StickFolder Menu OptionsThe Folder menu includes the following options:Memory Stick Menu The Me

81Memory Stick Memory Stick SETUPSETUP Memory StickFeaturesNotes on Using Memory Stick MediaAbout DCF File Names Most Sony brand digital still and vid

82SETUP Memory Stick Features Memory StickSETUP Memory StickMemory Stick PrecautionsWhen using Memory Stick media, follow these precautions:❑ To avoid

83Using i.LINKAbout i.LINKThis TV is equipped with i.LINK, which provides a secure digital interface to other digital home entertainment devices, such

84SETUP SETUP SETUPi.LINK i.LINKSETUPConnecting i.LINK DevicesTo connect a digital i.LINK device (using only a digital signal)1 Using an i.LINK cable

85SETUP i.LINK SETUPSETUP SETUPi.LINKNotes on Using This ConnectionNotes on Connecting i.LINK DevicesTo connect two or more i.LINK devices, use i.LINK

86SETUP SETUP SETUPi.LINK i.LINKSETUPSelecting an i.LINK DeviceBefore an i.LINK device can be viewed, it must first be selected via the i.LINK Device

87SETUP i.LINK SETUPSETUP SETUPi.LINKUsing the i.LINK Control PanelAfter you select an i.LINK device using the Device List, the TV displays the i.LINK

88SETUP SETUP SETUPi.LINK i.LINKSETUPTo Do This ... Do This ...Go to the Device List Move the joystick to highlight Back to Device List and press .Ch

8Other Info SETUP WelcomeSETUP SETUPSETUPUsing the MenusOverview ...

89SETUP i.LINK SETUPSETUP SETUPi.LINKi.LINK SetupYou can use the i.LINK Control Panel to access digital setup options, some of which are also availabl

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91Using the MenusOverviewThe Menu gives you access to the following features:Navigating Through MenusMenu Icon Description PageAllows you to make adju

92SETUP Menus SETUPSETUP SETUPMenus Using the Video MenuTo select the Video Menu1 Press MENU.2 Move the joystick B or b to highlight the Video icon an

93SETUP SETUP SETUPMenus MenusSETUPAdvanced VideoSelect Program to choose among the DRC Mode and DRC Palette options while viewing NTSC sources.DRC Mo

94SETUP Menus SETUPSETUP SETUPMenus Using the Audio MenuTo select the Audio Menu1 Press MENU.2 Move the joystick B or b to highlight the Audio icon an

95SETUP SETUP SETUPMenus MenusSETUPSpeaker On Select to turn on the TV speakers.Off Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sou

96SETUP Menus SETUPSETUP SETUPMenus Using the Screen MenuTo select the Screen Menu1 Press MENU.2 Move the joystick B or b to move to the Screen icon a

97SETUP SETUP SETUPMenus MenusSETUP4:3 DefaultSelect the default Screen Mode to use for 4:3 sourcesWide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 size picture, w

98SETUP Menus SETUPSETUP SETUPMenus Using the Channel MenuTo select the Channel Menu1 Press MENU.2 Move the joystick B or b to highlight the Channel i