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Flat Panel Color TV KE-42XBR900/KE-50XBR900
4-092-940-14 (1)
Flat Panel Color TV
Operating Instructions
KE-42XBR900
KE-50XBR900
Printed on 100% recycled paper.
Printed in Japan
2002 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 CAUTION s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the ventilation The following SONY appliance(s) for use only with the following TV openings. STAND or WALL-HANGING RACK UNIT. Use with other TV STAND or WALL-HANGING RACK UNIT is capable of resulting in instability s Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place subject to causing possible injury. excessive dust or mechanical vibration. s Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 5°C (41°F). s If the TV is
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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 Water and Moisture Do not insert anything in the ventilation holes. If Do not use power-line operated sets near metal or something flammable enters, it may result in water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, fire or electric shock. kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. It may result in fire or electric shock. Cleaning Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry soft cloth. To Accessories remove dust from the screen, wipe it gently w
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Ventilation Never install the unit as follows: The slots and openings in the media receiver unit and display unit are Air circulation is blocked. provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the set, Air circulation is and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked. blocked or covered. Unless proper ventilation is provided, the unit may gather dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation, Observe the following: s Do not install the u
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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. Carrying Antenna lead-in wire Carrying the set requires two or more people. If you carry the set in a manner other than that specified, it may drop and a Ground clamps serious injury may be caused. Be sure two or more people carry the set. When transporting, do not subject the set to s
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Servicing Broken pieces Do not attempt to service the set yourself since opening the Do not throw anything at the unit. cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other The screen glass may explode by the impact and cause serious injury. hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Cable wiring Replacement Parts Take care not to catch your feet on the cables. It may damage the unit. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician certifies in writing tha
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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 Flat Panel Color TV. This manual is to be used with the following models: s KE-42XBR900 s KE-50XBR900 Package Contents The package contains the following: s Flat panel display unit (PDM-5000 or PDM-4200) s Media receiver unit (MBT-XBR900) s Remote control (RM-927Y) and two size AAA (LR03) batteries s Two AC power cords s AC plug holder s Display interface cable s Antenna cable s Cleaning cloth s Operating Instructions These items are
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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 POWER ON/ 1 STAND BY TIMER 2 PICTURE OFF 3 4 Item Description 1 1 POWER Lights up in green when the TV set is turned on. When in ON/STAND BY standby mode, the LED lights up in red. The LED does not LED light up when the main power is turned off. If the LED blinks continuously, this may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see “Contacting Sony” on page 96). 2 TIMER LED When lit, indicates one of the timers is set. When the timer is set, this LED
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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
