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2-699-721-12(1)
For Your Convenience
Please contact Sony directly if you:
· Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual
· Experience diffi culty operating your television
Contact Sony Customer Support at:
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masterpage:3 columns Right F:\Worker\SONY SXRD-R EN 12(1)\2699721121(080806)\010BCO.fm Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you: z Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual z Experience difficulty operating your tel
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masterpage:3 columns Right F:\Worker\SONY SXRD-R EN 12(1)\2699721121(080806)\010REG.fm s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. WARNING s Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to s Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that rain or moisture. to which the receiver is connected. s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Pursuant to FCC regula
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masterpage:3 columns Right F:\Worker\SONY SXRD-R EN 12(1)\2699721121(080806)\010REG.fm Note This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic and digital basic television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming. Certain premium, advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video-on-demand, a cable operator’s enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require the use of a set-top box. For more information call
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masterpage:3 columns Right F:\Worker\SONY SXRD-R EN 12(1)\2699721121(080806)\010REG.fm Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with 2) Keep these instructions. the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution 3) Heed all warnings. when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 13)
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P ER S T/D O O D U W masterpage:3 columns Right F:\Worker\SONY SXRD-R EN 12(1)\2699721121(080806)\010REG.fm Antenna Grounding According to the NEC For Safety Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna Be Careful When Moving the Grounding. TV When you place the TV in position, be careful not to drop it on your foot or fingers. Antenna lead-in wire Watch your footing while installing the TV. Ground clamp Carry the TV in the Specified Manner Antenna discharge unit If you ca
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masterpage:3 columns Right F:\Worker\SONY SXRD-R EN 12(1)\2699721121(080806)\010COVTOC.fm Contents Getting Started Using the TV Guide On Screen System Welcome.............................................................8 Overview of the Features........................................................8 TV Guide On Screen System ......................... 38 Notes on the TV............................................9 Navigating the Screen.........................................................
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masterpage:3 columns Right F:\Worker\SONY SXRD-R EN 12(1)\2699721121(080806)\020GET.fm Getting Started Welcome TM Thank you for purchasing this Sony SXRD projection TV. This manual is for models KDS-R60XBR2 and KDS-R70XBR2. Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include: TM ❑ SXRD : SXRD is a Silicon X-tal Reflective Display technology that delivers high-level resolution, greater contrast ratio, faster response speed and film-like reproduction compared to other con
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Getting Started masterpage:3 columns Right F:\Worker\SONY SXRD-R EN 12(1)\2699721121(080806)\020GET.fm Getting Started ❑ CableCARD™ slot: Provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted cable channels — without the need for a set-top box — that will enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. The CableCARD device, which is provided by your cable TV company, is inserted into the TV’s rear panel CableCARD slot. After the service is act
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masterpage:3 columns Right F:\Worker\SONY SXRD-R EN 12(1)\2699721121(080806)\020GET.fm Getting Started On moisture condensation ❑ If your TV is moved directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a humid room, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may blur or show poor color. This is caused by moisture condensation on the lenses inside. Wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate before turning on the TV. When the condensation has evaporated, the picture will
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Getting Started masterpage:3 columns Right F:\Worker\SONY SXRD-R EN 12(1)\2699721121(080806)\020GET.fm Getting Started Installing the TV Carrying Your TV Carrying the TV requires at least three people. Do not hold by the pedestal or the speakers of the TV. Doing so may cause these parts to break off. When moving the TV, one person should lift the back, and the other two people should lift the front and sides. Support the TV by placing your hands in the holes on the lower part of the TV set,
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masterpage:3 columns Right F:\Worker\SONY SXRD-R EN 12(1)\2699721121(080806)\020GET.fm Getting Started When Installing Your 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 TV against a Wall the TV. 12 inches (approx. 30cm) 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches (10cm) (10cm) (10cm) Never install the TV as follows Air circulation is blocked Air blown into the cooling fan ✍ Do not install the TV near a
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Getting Started masterpage:3 columns Right F:\Worker\SONY SXRD-R EN 12(1)\2699721121(080806)\020GET.fm Getting Started Detaching the The speakers on the KDS-R70XBR2 can be detached if required. If you use a multi-channel surround speaker system and there is insufficient space to Speakers install the display unit, we recommend using the speakers detached. (KDS-R70XBR2 only) 1 Remove the three screws that are located on the rear of the speaker, and pull the speaker straight out to detach it fr
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masterpage:3 columns Right F:\Worker\SONY SXRD-R EN 12(1)\2699721121(080806)\020GET.fm Getting Started 3 Tighten the side cover with the three screws that you removed in step 1. When attaching the screws, use a coin to turn them clockwise. 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 with the speaker on the other side. ✍ After you remove the speakers, place them in the box that originally contained the side cover. 14 KDS-R60XBR2/KDS-R70XBR2 2-699-721-12(1)
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Getting Started 70 inches min. 8.0 ft. (approx. 2.4-2.5 m) 60 inches min. 7.0 ft. (approx. 2.2 m) 70 inches min. 8.0 ft. (approx. 2.4-2.5 m) 60 inches min. 7.0 ft. (approx. 2.2 m) masterpage:3 columns Right F:\Worker\SONY SXRD-R EN 12(1)\2699721121(080806)\020GET.fm Getting Started Recommended Your viewing position may affect the picture quality. Viewing Area For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below. Model Viewing distance KDS-R60XBR2 min. 7.0 ft. (approx. 2
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masterpage:3 columns Right F:\Worker\SONY SXRD-R EN 12(1)\2699721121(080806)\020GET.fm Getting Started Connecting the TV To display clear crisp pictures, you must connect your TV correctly and select the correct Wide Mode to display the picture in the correct aspect ratio (see “Changing the Wide Screen Mode” on page 31). It is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna/cable input using 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality signal. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be e
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Getting Started masterpage:3 columns Right F:\Worker\SONY SXRD-R EN 12(1)\2699721121(080806)\020GET.fm Getting Started Cable Box/ Use this hookup if Digital Cable Box ❑ You subscribe to a cable TV system that uses scrambled or encoded signals requiring a cable box to view all channels, and ❑ You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment to z To change channels your TV. using the cable box, set your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on the Coaxial cable CABLE CATV cable cabl
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masterpage:3 columns Right F:\Worker\SONY SXRD-R EN 12(1)\2699721121(080806)\020GET.fm Getting Started VCR and Cable Rear of TV CONTROL S IN OUT HD/DVD IN VIDEO IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) S VIDEO Y DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) PB VIDEO PR HDMI IN AUDIO VHF/UHF SERVICE L L ONLY (MONO) L PC IN L AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO R R CABLE R R AUDIO OUT 9 8 1 4 5 6 (VAR/FIX) VIDEO (yellow) S VIDEO AUDIO-L (white) VCR Coaxial AUDIO-R cable (red) CATV cable A/V cable Splitter S VIDEO cable Coaxial cable ✍ If your VCR i
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Getting Started masterpage:3 columns Right F:\Worker\SONY SXRD-R EN 12(1)\2699721121(080806)\020GET.fm Getting Started VCR and Cable Box/ Digital Cable Box Rear of TV CONTROL S IN OUT HD/DVD IN VIDEO IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) S VIDEO Y S VIDEO DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) PB VIDEO PR HDMI IN AUDIO VHF/UHF SERVICE L L ONLY (MONO) L PC IN L AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO R R S VIDEO CABLE R R cable AUDIO OUT 9 8 1 4 5 6 (VAR/FIX) VIDEO (yellow) VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) VCR AUDIO-L (white) Coaxial AUDIO-
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masterpage:3 columns Right F:\Worker\SONY SXRD-R EN 12(1)\2699721121(080806)\020GET.fm Getting Started Using the CableCARD Device The CableCARD device provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted cable channels — without the need for a set-top box — that will enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. The CableCARD device, which is provided by your cable TV company, is inserted into the TV’s rear panel CableCARD slot. After the s
