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LCD Color TV KLV30XBR900
4-093-894-11 (1)
LCD Color TV
Operating Instructions
KLV30XBR900
Printed on 100% recycled paper.
Printed in Japan
2003 Sony Corporation
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WARNING Note on Caption Vision To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in moisture. accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules. Note to CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to CAUTION Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) that provides RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specif
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Installing s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the ventilation openings. s Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration. s Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 5°C (41°F). s If the TV is transported directly from a cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may be blurred or show poor color due to moisture condensation. In this case, please wait a few hours to let th
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Cleaning Clean the AC power plug regularly. Important If the plug is covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its insulation may deteriorate and result in fire. Unplug the AC power plug and clean it Safeguards regularly. Before using your TV, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. For the set with a three-wire grounding type AC Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions plug placed on the set or described i
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Ventilation holes Medical institution Do not insert anything in the ventilation holes. If Do not place this unit in a place where medical metal or something flammable enters, it may result in equipment is in use. fire or electric shock. It may cause malfunction of medical instruments. Water and Moisture Notes on cleaning of the display Do not use power-line operated sets near s Be sure to unplug the TV unit before cleaning. water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or la
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Recommended place for the Media receiver unit Never install the unit as follows: Place the Media receiver unit on a stable, level surface. Air circulation is blocked. Otherwise, the Media receiver unit may fall and cause Air circulation is injury. Use an optional Sony stand, which has adequate blocked. strength. Weight Do not stand on the Media receiver unit. The unit may fall or break, causing injury. Pay special attention to little children. Ventilation The slots and openings in the media
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Ship and vessel Antenna Grounding According to the National Do not install this unit in a ship or vessel. If the unit is Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 exposed to seawater, it may cause fire or damage the unit. Fall Antenna lead-in wire Do not hang anything on the unit. The unit may fall from the stand or wall mount unit, causing Ground clamps damage or serious injury. Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Power-Cord Protection Electric service Do not allow anything to rest on or roll
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Servicing Broken pieces Do not attempt to service the set yourself since opening Do not throw anything at the unit. the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or The screen glass may explode by the impact and cause serious injury. other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Cable wiring Take care not to catch your feet on the cables. It may damage the unit. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service Heat technician certifies in writi
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LCD screen Important Safety Instruction s Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology 1) Read these instructions. and has effective pixels of 99.99% or more, black dots may appear 2) Keep these instructions. or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly 3) Heed all warnings. on the LCD screen. This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction. 4) Follow all instructions. s Do not expose the LCD screen surface to the sun. Doing
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Contents Contents Introducing the TV Welcome...............................................................................................13 Package Contents..........................................................................13 Features .........................................................................................13 Setting Up the TV Overview ..............................................................................................15 TV Controls and Connectors..............
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Using the Remote Control Overview ..............................................................................................51 Inserting Batteries...............................................................................51 Button Descriptions ............................................................................52 Programming the Remote Control.....................................................54 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control ...................56 All Equipme
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Using the Menus Overview ..............................................................................................77 Navigating Through Menus ................................................................77 Using the Video Menu.........................................................................78 Selecting Video Options.................................................................78 Using the Audio Menu ........................................................................80 Sel
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Introducing the TV Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Sony LCD Color TV. This manual is to be used with the following models: s KLV30XBR900 Package Contents The package contains the following: s Display unit (LDM-3000) s Media receiver unit (MBT-XBR900L) s Remote control (RM-927Y) and two size AAA (LR03) batteries s Two AC power cords s Display interface cable s Antenna cable s Operating Instructions These items are all you need to set up and operate the TV in its basic configuration. Most c
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® DRC (Digital Reality Creation) Multifunction V1: Unlike conventional line doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal’s NTSC waveform with the near-HD equivalent by digital mapping processing. The DRC Palette option lets you customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity) to create up to three custom palettes. ™ ™ Multi-Image Driver (MID -XU): (Twin View ) Allows you to watch two programs side by side. You can watch pictures from two different source
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Setting Up the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV. Topic Page(s) TV Controls and Connectors 16-18 Installing the TV 20 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna 22-27 Connecting Optional Equipment VCR and Cable 30 VCR and Cable Box 32 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 34 Satellite Receiver 36 Satellite Receiver and VCR 38 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 40 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 42 Digital TV Set-Top Box with Compone
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TV Controls and Connectors Display unit 2 4 1 3 PICTURE OFF TIMER POWER/STANDBY Item Description 1 Infrared Receives IR signals from the TV’s remote control. Receiver (IR) 2 PICTURE When lit, indicates that the Picture Off feature is activated. OFF LED For details, see page 67. 3 TIMER LED When lit, indicates one of the timers is set. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV set is turned off. For details, see page 89. 4 1 POWER Lights up in green when the TV set is turn
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Setup Media receiver unit Front Panel INPUT SELECT CHANNEL + POWER VOL – VOL + POWER ON/OFF TIMER TV VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 VIDEO5 VIDEO6 MEMORY STICK CHANNEL – MTS/SAP S VIDEO VIDEOLR –AUDIO– VIDEO 2 INPUT Item Description 1 Main POWER Press to turn on and off the main power of the TV Set. 2 POWER LED Lights up in green when the TV set is turned on. The LED lights up in red when in standby mode. The LED does not light up when the main power is turned off. If the LED blinks conti
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Media receiver unit Rear Panel TO VHF/UHF AUX CONTROL S R–AUDIO–L CONVERTER R–AUDIO–L VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO SUBWOOFER OUT OUT (VAR/FIX) (VAR) OUT AUDIO IN AV MOUSE MONITOR OUT 4 1 6 DVI–HDTV R–AUDIO–L 5 3 DVI–HDTV IN ~ AC IN WHITE BLACK R–AUDIO–L Y PB PR R–AUDIO–L VIDEO S VIDEO HD/DVD IN ( 1080i / 720p / 480p / 480i ) VIDEO IN DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT Jack Description 1 CONTROL S OUT Allows the TV to send remote control signals to other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment
