Sony KDP-57WS655 - 57" High Definition Crt Projection Television Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Using the Features

Overview

This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV.

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Watching TV

Using the Program Guide

Using Wide Mode

Using Twin View

Using Favorite Channels

Using the Freeze Function

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Summary of Contents for KDP-57WS655 - 57" High Definition Crt Projection Television

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Page 2: ...udes a QAM demodulator which should allow you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to a cable service provider Availability of digital cable television programming in your area depends on the type of programming and signal provided by your cable service provider Model No Serial No CAUTION If a fixed non moving pattern such as a station logo is left o...

Page 3: ...ection TV in a hot or humid place or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration Avoid operating the projection TV at temperatures below 5 C 41 F If the projection 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 le...

Page 4: ...ified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or p...

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Page 6: ...DEO 23 VCR and Cable 24 VCR and Cable Box 26 Satellite Receiver 28 Satellite Receiver and VCR 30 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 32 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 34 Camcorder 35 Audio Receiver 36 DVI Equipped Device 37 HDMI Equipped Device 38 Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector 39 Using the CONTROL S Feature 40 Using CableCARD 41 About Using CableCARD 41 Acti...

Page 7: ...ctors Affecting Twin View 61 Activating the Picture 62 Changing the Picture Size 63 Using Favorite Channels 64 Using the Channel Menu 64 Using the Favorite Channels Guide 65 Using the Freeze Function 66 Using the Memory Stick Viewer About Memory Stick 67 Features 67 Memory Stick Compatibility 68 Memory Stick Functionality 68 File Compatibility 69 Trademark Information 69 Inserting and Removing a M...

Page 8: ...g Through Menus 83 Using the Video Menu 84 Using the Audio Menu 86 Using the Screen Menu 88 Using the Channel Menu 89 Using the Parent Menu 91 Using the Setup Menu 94 Using the Applications Menu 97 Other Information Overview 99 Glossary 100 Contacting Sony 101 Troubleshooting 101 Remote Control 101 Channels 102 CableCARD 102 Memory Stick 103 Audio 104 Video 105 General 105 Specifications 107 Optio...

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Page 10: ...n Receiver You can watch digital television programs and enjoy the improved audio video quality offered by these programs With high definition signal reception you can watch TV signals broadcast in HDTV for the clearest possible broadcast picture 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 re...

Page 11: ... Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output between programs and commercials Memory Stick Viewer Lets you watch digital photo JPEG and movie MPEG1 files that are stored on Memory Stick media Component Video Inputs Offers the best video quality for DVD 480p 480i and digital set top box HD1080i 720p connections HD Detailer Wideband video amplifier has a high bandwidth frequency rating whi...

Page 12: ...lite Receiver and VCR DVD Player with Component Video Connectors DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Camcorder Audio Receiver DVI Equipped Device HDMI Equipped Device 24 26 28 30 32 34 35 36 37 38 Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector 39 Using the CONTROL S Feature 40 Using CableCARD 41 Setting Up the Channel List 43 Adjusting the Convergence Automatically Flash Focus 44 Adjust...

Page 13: ...ters Positioning the TV PRO STD DUO FLASH FOCUS TV VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL TIMER STAND BY POWER 20 20 min 2 4m approx 8 ft 57 51 min 2 1m approx 7 ft PRO STD DUO FLASH FOCUS TV VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL TIMER STAND BY POWER 60 60 60 51 57 min 2 1m approx 7 ft min 2 4m approx 8 ft Recommended Horizontal Viewing Angle Recommended Vertical Viewing Angle AX1X_Digital book Page 12 Wednesday March 2 2005 1 13 P...

Page 14: ...L TIMER STAND BY POWER 1 S VIDEO VIDEO 2 INPUT Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your camcorder or other video equipment that has S VIDEO Provides better picture quality than composite video 2 2 VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R VIDEO 2 INPUT Connects to the composite A V output jacks on your camcorder or other video equipment VIDEO 2 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R 1 2 AX1X_Digital book Page 13 Wednesday Ma...

Page 15: ...me 6 CHANNEL Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold down either CHANNEL button 7 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 is turned off For details see page 97 8 STAND BY LED Blinks when the TV is turned on then shuts off when the picture is displayed If the LED blinks continuously th...

Page 16: ...15 SETUP Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP Rear Panel 3 4 8 1 7 2 5 9 q 6 AX1X_Digital book Page 15 Wednesday March 2 2005 1 13 PM ...

Page 17: ...of your audio or video equipment You can use these outputs to listen to your TV s audio through your stereo system 8 DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUTPUT DOLBY DIGITAL PCM Connect to the optical audio input of an audio component that is Dolby Digital and PCM compatible 9 CableCARD Slot Provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted cable channels without the need for a set top box that will...

Page 18: ...ox for digital cable TV services you may be able to receive programming using this TV with the CableCARD instead except in the following circumstances Your cable TV company does not provide CableCARD service in your viewing area You want to access your cable company s interactive or advanced features such as video on demand or in some cases pay per view At this time these services require a bidire...

Page 19: ...d below 75 ohm coaxial cable usually found in newer homes Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF Only or combined VHF UHF Cable 300 ohm twin lead cable usually found in older homes Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF Only or UHF Only or combined VHF UHF 75 ohm coaxial and 300 ohm twin lead cable found in some homes Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF and UHF 75 ohm VHF UHF coaxial cable TV 75 ohm CABLE coaxial c...

Page 20: ... not provided by your cable company Do not have a cable box or VCR If you have a cable box see pages 20 to 21 If you have a VCR see pages 24 and 26 Notes on Using This Connection Cable Type Connect As Shown Cable TV CATV and Antenna To Do This Do This Switch the TV s input between the cable and antenna Press ANT to switch back and forth between the TV s VHF UHF and CABLE inputs AX1X_Digital book P...

Page 21: ...channels coming directly into the TV s CABLE input The TV s tuner provides a better signal than the cable box Notes on Using This Connection Before connecting a cable box see About Using CableCARD on page 17 To Do This Do This Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to usually channel 3 or 4 and then use the cable box to switch channels Set up the TV remote control to ope...

Page 22: ...axial cable to connect the cable box s output jack to the TV s VHF UHF jack 3 Run Auto Program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 43 Notes on Using This Connection Before connecting a cable box see About Using CableCARD on page 17 1 2 OUT IN VHF UHF cable CATV Coaxial cable TV Cable box To Do This Do This Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to usually...

Page 23: ...If You Are Connecting See Page VCR and Cable 24 VCR and Cable Box 26 Satellite Receiver 28 Satellite Receiver and VCR 30 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 32 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 34 Camcorder 35 Audio Receiver 36 DVI Equipped Device 37 HDMI Equipped Device 38 AX1X_Digital book Page 22 Wednesday March 2 2005 1 13 PM ...

Page 24: ... can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality compared to an A V cable Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal you also need to connect audio cables for sound as shown below Example of an S VIDEO Connection Best Video Performance HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Component video S VIDEO Composite video RF Coaxial Good Video Performance Audio cable S VIDEO cable TV Cables are...

Page 25: ...coaxial cable to connect the VCR s VHF UHF output jack to the TV s CABLE jack 3 Use an A V cable to connect the VCR s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks 4 Run Auto Program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 43 Using S VIDEO jacks See page 23 CATV cable Coaxial cable A V cable TV VCR Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc AX1X_Dig...

Page 26: ...he TV remote control to operate the VCR If you have a non Sony VCR you must program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on pages 50 51 Activate the TV remote control to operate the VCR Press DVD VCR FUNCTION Control VCR functions with the TV remote control See Operating a VCR on page 52 Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV See the instructions for s...

Page 27: ...can purchase at your local electronics store Four coaxial cables Two A V cables or two S VIDEO cable with audio cables To connect the VCR and cable box 1 Connect the CATV cable to the single input jack of the splitter 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the splitter s two output jacks to the TV s CABLE jack 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter s other output jack to the cable box s in...

Page 28: ...u must program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on pages 50 51 Activate the remote control to operate the cable box or VCR For the cable box press SAT CABLE FUNCTION For the VCR press DVD VCR FUNCTION Control specific cable box and VCR functions with the TV remote control See Operating a Cable Box on page 53 and Operating a VCR on page 52 Label video inputs to easily identify ...

Page 29: ... s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks 3 Connect a CATV cable from your cable or antenna to the TV s CABLE jack 4 Run Auto Program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 43 Using S VIDEO jacks See page 23 Satellite antenna cable A V cable CATV cable TV Satellite receiver Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc AX1X_Digital book Page 28...

Page 30: ...Sony satellite receiver you must program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on pages 50 51 Activate the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver Press SAT CABLE FUNCTION Control satellite receiver functions with the TV remote control See Operating a Satellite Receiver on page 52 Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV See the instructions f...

Page 31: ...coaxial cable to connect the satellite receiver s VHF UHF output jack to the VCR s VHF UHF input jack 6 Use an A V cable to connect the satellite receiver s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks 7 Use an A V cable to connect the VCR s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks 8 Run Auto Program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 43 Using S VIDEO jacks See page 23 7 A V c...

Page 32: ...y VCR or satellite receiver you must program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on pages 50 51 Activate the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver or VCR For the satellite receiver press SAT CABLE FUNCTION For the VCR press DVD VCR FUNCTION Control satellite receiver and VCR functions with the TV remote control See Operating a Satellite Receiver on page 52 and Opera...

Page 33: ...layer s Y PB and PR jacks to the Y PB and PR jacks VIDEO 5 on the TV 2 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player s audio output jacks to the TV s VIDEO 5 audio input jacks The Y PB and PR jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y CB and CR or Y B Y and R Y If so connect the cables to like colors Component video cables Audio cable TV DVD player Cables are often color coded to connectors C...

Page 34: ... remote control See Programming the Remote Control on pages 50 51 Activate the TV remote control to operate the DVD player Press DVD VCR FUNCTION Control DVD functions with the TV remote control See Operating a DVD Player on page 53 Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 95 You cannot record the signal from any e...

Page 35: ...o select the DVD input VIDEO 1 in the illustration Set up the TV remote control to operate the DVD player If you have a non Sony DVD player you must program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on pages 50 51 Activate the TV remote control to operate the DVD player Press DVD VCR FUNCTION Control DVD functions with the TV remote control See Operating a DVD Player on page 53 Label v...

Page 36: ...ut jack to the TV s L MONO audio jack Notes on Using This Connection Using S VIDEO jacks See page 23 AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO L MONO R VIDEO 2 IN To A V output TV Camcorder A V cable Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc To Do This Do This Watch the camcorder Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the camcorder input VIDEO 2 in the illustration Label video inputs...

Page 37: ... the TV s Audio Menu set the Speaker option to Off Then set the Audio Out option to Fixed or Variable depending on how you want to control the volume For details see Using the Audio Menu on page 86 3 Turn on the audio receiver and then set the receiver s line input to the jack into which you connected the TV To line input Audio cable TV Receiver Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect r...

Page 38: ...ble to connect the device s audio output jacks to the TV s HDMI analog audio input jacks Note on Using This Connection You can purchase HDMI cables or cable adapters at your local electronics store To Do This Do This Watch the DVI device Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VIDEO 7 input Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV See the instructions for setting up Vide...

Page 39: ...to the TV s HDMI IN jack Note on Using This Connection HDMI cables transmit both audio and video signals Separate audio cables are not necessary You can purchase HDMI cables at your local electronics store To Do This Do This Watch the HDMI device Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VIDEO 7 input Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV See the instructions for settin...

Page 40: ...ch as an audio amplifier Using an optical cable connect the TV s DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL output jack to the device s audio optical input jack Audio Amplifier TV Optical audio cable Because all equipment does not output digital audio you should also connect the TV s analog audio output jacks to the amplifier s analog audio input jacks as described on page 36 AX1X_Digital book Page 39 Wednesday March ...

Page 41: ... control multiple devices with one remote control the CONTROL S feature allows you to always point your remote control at your TV instead of having to point it at the other equipment which might be hidden or out of direct line of sight Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to the TV Use CONTROL S OUT to send signals to connected equipment AX1X_Digital book Page 40 Wednesday March 2 2005 1 13 PM ...

Page 42: ...correctly may result in permanent damage to the card and the TV About Using CableCARD If you are planning to use a separate cable box for digital cable TV services you may be able to receive programming using this TV with the CableCARD instead except in the following circumstances Your cable TV company does not provide CableCARD service in your viewing area You want to access your cable company s ...

Page 43: ...om your cable TV company the TV tunes to the lowest available channel Removing the CableCARD In the event you want to cancel your service contact your cable TV company 1 Turn off the TV 2 Push the eject button on the TV s CableCARD slot to release the card 3 Pull the CableCARD straight out of the slot to remove it To set up your normal cable channels run Auto Program from the TV s Channel Menu see...

Page 44: ...gnal source correctly To start Auto Program highlight Yes and then press Auto Program automatically creates a list of receivable analog and digital channels Auto Program may take 50 minutes or more to complete A progress bar is displayed while the channel list is being created The lowest numbered channel is displayed To run Auto Program again at a later time Use the Auto Program feature as describ...

Page 45: ...f the TV see page 14 The cross pattern appears and Flash Focus begins to work The adjustment is completed when the TV picture returns To Perform Additional Fine Manual Adjustments Use the manual Convergence feature described on page 45 Allow the TV to warm up for about 30 minutes before you adjust the convergence with Flash Focus You can also access Flash Focus in the Setup Menu For details see pa...

Page 46: ... portions of the screen 4 Move the to surround a cross that you want to adjust Press The changes to red 5 If the cross that you selected has red edges move until the red image is replaced with a white cross Once you have finished this or the cross does not have red edges press The changes to blue 6 If the cross you selected has blue edges move until the blue image is replaced with a white cross On...

Page 47: ... standard definition 480i 480p sources Wide Zoom Normal Full and Zoom modes see page 59 For high definition 720p 1080i sources Full Wide Zoom and Zoom modes see page 60 in Twin View see page 61 In each of these viewing modes the cross pattern looks different but the adjustment procedure is the same To optimize the conditions for convergence adjustment in the Video Menu set Mode to Pro or Movie and...

Page 48: ...Replace the battery cover Topic Page Inserting Batteries 47 Button Descriptions 48 Programming the Remote Control 50 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 52 Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an extended period Handle the remote control with care Avoid dropping it getting it wet placin...

Page 49: ...ntrol is set to operate the satellite receiver press to display the program guide for the satellite receiver TOP MENU Press to display the DVD Menu 8 Press Vv B b to move the on screen cursor To select an item press 9 SAT CABLE FUNCTION Press to have the remote control operate the satellite receiver or cable box 0 DVD VCR FUNCTION Press to have the remote control operate the DVD player or VCR qa T...

Page 50: ...ontrol is in DVD VCR FUNCTION mode the F1 and F2 buttons control specific DVD and VCR functions For details see Using the F1 and F2 Buttons on page 53 When the remote control is in TV mode press to display the Memory Stick Index For details see Using the Memory Stick Viewer on page 67 wg ANT Press to switch between the sources connected to the TV s VHF UHF and CABLE inputs GUIDE When the remote co...

Page 51: ...nufacturer s code number 5 Press ENT 6 To check if the code number works aim the TV s remote control at the equipment and press the POWER button that corresponds with that equipment If it responds you are done If not try using another code listed for that manufacturer Notes If more than one code number is listed try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment If ...

Page 52: ... Samsung 322 313 321 Sanyo 330 335 Scott 312 313 321 335 323 324 325 326 Sharp 327 328 Shintom 315 Signature 2000 M Ward 338 327 SV 2000 338 Sylvania 308 309 338 310 Symphonic 338 Tashiro 332 Tatung 314 336 337 Teac 314 336 338 337 Technics 309 308 Toshiba 312 311 Wards 327 328 335 331 332 Yamaha 314 330 336 337 Zenith 331 Manufacturer Code Sony 765 Panasonic 766 Manufacturer Code Sony 767 Brokson...

Page 53: ... Remote Control on pages 50 to 51 To Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate the VCR DVD VCR FUNCTION Change channels CH Record N and z simultaneously Play N Stop x Fast forward M Rewind the tape m Pause X Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback release to resume normal playback To Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver SAT CA...

Page 54: ...use X Step through different tracks of the disc M to step forward or m to step backward Step through different chapters of a video disc CH to step forward or CH to step backward Display the DVD player Menu Setup MENU Display the DVD Menu TOP MENU Move highlight cursor V v B b Using this Sony Device F1 Selects F2 Selects DVD VCR Combination DVD source VCR source DVD HDD Combination HDD source DVD s...

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Page 56: ...escribes how to use the features of your TV Topic Page Watching TV 56 Using the Program Guide 57 Using Wide Mode 59 Using Twin View 61 Using Favorite Channels 64 Using the Freeze Function 66 AX1X_Digital book Page 55 Wednesday March 2 2005 1 13 PM ...

Page 57: ...rrent channel and the last channel tuned Display the current channel number current time current Wide Mode and program information banner if set Press DISPLAY Press DISPLAY again to turn the display off Switch the TV s input to the VCR DVD player or other connected equipment Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV s video inputs Change video and audio opt...

Page 58: ... Program title and description time remaining rating information closed caption availability format resolution if digital aspect ratio Channel number call letters Auto SAP if available Selectable channel list Program information in the guide is provided by the broadcasters As a result it may sometimes include only the channel number without a program title or description To Do This Do This Scroll ...

Page 59: ...hen available Each program has a main video stream the video that you see when the channel is first tuned and may have alternate video streams This option allows you to switch among these alternate video streams Alternate Audio when available Each program has a main audio stream the audio that you hear when the channel is first tuned This option allows you to switch among these alternate audio str...

Page 60: ...ed set 4 3 Default to Off For details see page 88 You can also access the Wide Mode settings in the Screen Menu For details see page 88 z Example Description Wide Zoom enlarges the center portion of the picture proportionately The left and right edges of the picture are stretched to fill the 16 9 screen m Normal displays the 4 3 picture in its original size Bars are shown to fill the 16 9 screen m...

Page 61: ... 4 3 standard definition signal that has been upconverted bars are shown to fill the 16 9 screen m Wide Zoom enlarges the center portion of the picture proportionately The left and right edges of the picture are stretched to fill the 16 9 screen m Zoom enlarges the picture proportionately both vertically and horizontally Some clipping may occur WIDE Full native 16 9 Full upconverted 4 3 WIDE Wide ...

Page 62: ... all channels the same channel appears in both windows of Twin View because the cable box unscrambles only one channel at a time If you use a cable box you can view the cable box output in one Twin View window and view a different source such as a VCR or DVD player in the second window by using the TV VIDEO button For details see Connecting Optional Equipment on page 22 Digital sources as well as ...

Page 63: ...o analog channels press 0 9 and then ENT For digital subchannels press 0 9 press 0 9 again and then ENT For example to select subchannel 21 13 press 2 1 1 3 and then press ENT Adjust the volume Press VOL Mute the sound Press MUTING press again to unmute Switch the TV s input between sources connected to the TV s VHF UHF and CABLE inputs Press ANT Switch the TV s input between sources connected to ...

Page 64: ...e of the left and right pictures To Do This Do This Enlarge the active picture Press V Make the active picture smaller Press v When you adjust the picture sizes the TV memorizes the change The next time you use the Twin View function the memorized sizes appear AX1X_Digital book Page 63 Wednesday March 2 2005 1 13 PM ...

Page 65: ...o select Favorite Channels 4 Use the 0 9 and ENT buttons to enter the channel number that you want to assign to the Favorite Channel number A preview of the highlighted channel appears in the upper right of the screen 5 To add more channels to your favorites list repeat step 4 To clear a Favorite Channel press V or v to highlight the channel you want to clear and then press RESET 6 Press MENU to e...

Page 66: ...vorite Channel appears To add the current channel to the list of Favorite Channels highlight Add to Favorites and press To change your Favorite Channels list highlight Edit Favorites and press 3 Press to select the channel you want to watch Digital channels do not display in the preview window Preview of highlighted Favorite Favorite Channels Channel FAVORITES AX1X_Digital book Page 65 Wednesday M...

Page 67: ...ormation you want to capture is displayed press FREEZE 2 The TV switches to Twin View mode and displays the frozen picture on the right while the current program continues on the left 3 To cancel and return to normal viewing press FREEZE or just tune to another channel The Freeze feature is not available while using Twin View FREEZE Current program in progress Frozen picture Call 555 1234 AX1X_Dig...

Page 68: ...tored on Memory Stick media You can view Digital photos JPEG files Movies MPEG1 files You can also play slide show background music using MP3 files or m3u playlists stored on your Memory Stick For more information about handling Memory Stick media see Notes on Using Memory Stick Media on page 81 Features With the Memory Stick Viewer you can View photo JPEG and movie MPEG1 files in a thumbnail inde...

Page 69: ... from the Internet or from a printed film processing center The Memory Stick has been formatted on a personal computer Sony recommends that you back up all data stored on Memory Stick media to avoid potential data loss In the above two cases in order to avoid potential data corruption that may occur be sure to back up data prior to use with the TV s Memory Stick Viewer Sony cannot accept responsib...

Page 70: ... order to be viewable in the Memory Stick Viewer the files must have the following file name extensions Trademark Information Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo and MagicGate are trademarks of Sony Corporation Some variations of MPEG1 movies may not play back correctly File Type Supported File Name Extensions JPEG jpg jpeg MPEG1 mpg mpeg AX1X_Digital book Page 69 W...

Page 71: ... been designed to accommodate standard and compact versions of Memory Stick It is not necessary to use an adapter for Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo If you use an adapter it may damage the adapter and Memory Stick slot PRO STD DUO FLASH FOCUS TV VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL TIMER STAND BY POWER PRO STD DUO Be sure to insert the Memory Stick in the correct direction If the Memory Stick is forced...

Page 72: ...ory Stick completely out of the slot Removing the Memory Stick while a file is being accessed when the Memory Stick LED on the TV s front panel is lit may damage the Memory Stick or its contents Do not pull out the Memory Stick without first pushing it in otherwise the TV s locking mechanism may become damaged To protect small children from injury from Memory Stick Media remove all Memory Stick me...

Page 73: ...Memory Stick Index does not appear press the F1 button on the remote control F1 Thumbnails of photos and movies Memory Stick Menu bar Information about the highlighted photo or movie Highlighted thumbnail Indicates the thumbnail is a movie MPEG1 file instead of a photo JPEG file Indicates the thumbnail is locked Locked files cannot be changed or deleted For details see Protect on page 75 Indicates...

Page 74: ...mbnails 1 Press v to select V 2 Press B to select 3 To go to the previous page press V To go to the next page press v Use the Memory Stick Menu bar to access additional options 1 Press v to select V 2 Press B or b to select Slide Show Contents or Memory Stick 3 Press V or v to select the option you want to change For details on these options see Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options on page 79 Move ...

Page 75: ...ht the Previous Next button Then press B to go to the previous file or b to go to the next file Hide the Photo Menu bar displaying only the photo With the highlight in the Photo Menu bar press v Display the hidden Photo Menu bar Press V Play the JPEG voice memo files only Highlight B Play and then press To pause the voice memo highlight X Pause and then press Display the Memory Stick Index again H...

Page 76: ...se or counterclockwise For details see Using Rotate on page 76 Zoom Pan Allows you to magnify and pan across the photo For details see Using Zoom and Pan on page 76 File Protect Allows you to the protect the JPEG file from any changes When a JPEG file is protected it cannot be rotated or deleted Select On or Off Print Quantity Allows you to indicate the number of prints to make of the specific pho...

Page 77: ...wise highlight Counterclockwise and press The photo is rotated 90 degrees each time you press To Do This Do This Zoom in increase magnification or out decrease magnification Highlight Zoom and press V to zoom in or v to zoom out For help on using the Zoom function press Pan move the photo left right up down You can use the Pan function only when the photo is magnified using Zoom Highlight Pan and ...

Page 78: ...ols are displayed again Play the movie with the movie controls displayed Highlight B Play and then press Pause the movie Highlight X Pause and then press Display the previous or next file on the Memory Stick Highlight the Previous Next button Then press B to go to the previous file or b to go to the next file Hide the Movie Menu bar displaying only the movie With the highlight in the Movie Menu ba...

Page 79: ...l of the currently displayed movie Slide Show Displays the Slide Show Menu For details see Slide Show Menu Options on page 79 File Protect Allows you to the protect the MPEG1 file from any changes When an MPEG1 file is protected it cannot be deleted Select On or Off Delete Deletes the MPEG1 file from the Memory Stick You cannot delete an MPEG1 file that has been protected or if the Memory Stick is...

Page 80: ... MP3 files Transition Effect Allows you to select an effect to be used when advancing to the next file in the Slide Show Slide Advance Allows you to specify when to advance to the next slide Fast Slide advances after about 3 seconds Medium Slide advances after about 6 seconds Slow Slide advances after about 12 seconds Manual Slide advances only after you press B or b File Information Determines wh...

Page 81: ...Allows you to access individual folders on the Memory Stick File Order Allows you to change the order in which the Memory Stick files are displayed Date Order Displays files in chronological order by modification date Date Order Reverse Displays files in reverse chronological order by modification date Alphabetical Displays files in alphabetical order by filename Filter Allows you to selectively d...

Page 82: ... you selected the Digital Camera Folders option as described on page 80 you might want to have your digital camera s instruction manual handy in order to check how files and directories are organized for your specific model of digital camera DCF stands for Design Rules for Camera File Systems which are specifications established by the Japan Electronic Industry Development Association JEIDA AX1X_D...

Page 83: ...y Stick media to external shock Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media Avoid getting liquid on Memory Stick media Apply labels only within the designated label area To avoid permanent damage to still image data do not use or store Memory Stick media in a location subject to High temperature such as near a heater or inside a hot car High humidity Direct sunlight Corrosive substances Magnet...

Page 84: ...83 SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP Memory Stick Features AX1X_Digital book Page 83 Wednesday March 2 2005 1 13 PM ...

Page 85: ...84 SETUP Memory Stick SETUP Features SETUP SETUP AX1X_Digital book Page 84 Wednesday March 2 2005 1 13 PM ...

Page 86: ...d size 88 The Channel Menu allows you to set up a Favorite Channel list run the Auto Program function label channels and more 89 The Parental Lock Menu lets you control the viewing of programs based on their ratings 91 The Setup Menu provides options for setting up your system including selecting closed caption modes labeling video inputs selecting the language and color of the on screen Menus and...

Page 87: ...ture Pro Select to display a picture with minimum enhancements To control how the Mode settings Vivid Standard Movie Pro are applied to each video input see Mode Memory on page 85 Picture Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color or decrease picture contrast and soften the color Brightness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture Color Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity ...

Page 88: ... a reverse 3 2 pulldown process Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural looking Color Axis Allows you to control the emphasis of red tones Default Emphasizes red tones Monitor De emphasizes red tones Noise Reduction On Reduces repetitive random noise Off Turns off Noise Reduction Mode Memory Allows you to control how the Mode settings Vivid Standard Movie Pro are applied to TV viewing...

Page 89: ...is not available it is grayed out if the Effect option is set to TruSurround or Simulated To use Steady Sound set Effect to Off Effect TruSurround Select for surround sound for stereo programs only Simulated Adds a surround like effect to mono programs Off Normal stereo or mono reception MTS Enjoy stereo bilingual and mono programs Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcas...

Page 90: ...rned off but the volume output from your audio system can still be controlled by the TV s remote control Fixed The TV s speakers are turned off and the volume output of the TV is fixed Use your audio receiver s remote control to adjust the volume through your audio system Speaker On Select to turn on the TV speakers Off Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV s sound only through y...

Page 91: ...n some cases wide screen programs will be shown in aspect ratios that require the display of bars at the top and bottom of your 16 9 screen For more details see page 105 4 3 Default Select the default Wide Mode to use for 4 3 sources To select a Wide Mode to use when channels or inputs are changed select from Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom For details see page 59 To continue using the current Wide Mod...

Page 92: ...nd use the cable box or satellite receiver to change channels C2 C6 Fix your TV s channel setting to C2 C6 CABLE input and use the cable box or satellite receiver to change channels Video 1 Use this setting if you have connected the equipment to the A V input jacks Digital Channels Add Select to add digital channels Auto Program Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable c...

Page 93: ...how or hide more channels repeat steps 1 and 2 Label Channels Allows you to assign labels such as station call letters to channel numbers 1 Press V v to scroll through the channel numbers Then press to select the channel number that you want to assign a label 2 Press V v to scroll through the label characters A Z 0 9 etc Then press to select the highlighted character Repeat to add characters to th...

Page 94: ...page 105 MENU If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system you should select Child Youth or Y Adult to help simplify the rating selection To set more specific ratings select Custom z Option Description Parental Lock Turn ratings on off and select a rating system Off Parental lock is off No programs are blocked from viewing Child Maximum ratings permitted are US TV Y TV G G Can...

Page 95: ...ldren TV Y7 Directed to children age 7 and older TV G General Audience TV PG Parental Guidance suggested TV 14 Parents Strongly cautioned TV MA Mature Audience only Content Based Ratings FV Fantasy Violence D Suggestive Dialogue L Strong Language S Sexual situations V Violence Unrated Block programs or movies that are broadcast without a rating Allow Allows programs and movies that are broadcast w...

Page 96: ...activate the Parental Lock settings turn off the TV When the TV is turned on again your Parental Lock settings are reactivated Option Description English Rating C All children C8 Children 8 years and older G General programming PG Parental Guidance 14 Viewers 14 and older 18 Adult programming French Rating G General programming 8 ans Not recommended for young children 13 ans Not recommended for ag...

Page 97: ...on Allows you to select from several closed caption modes for programs that are broadcast with closed caption On Caption Vision is turned on Off Caption Vision is turned off Program Allows you to set basic and advanced Caption Vision options See Programming Caption Vision on page 96 Info Banner Set to On or Off When On displays the program name time remaining and other information if the broadcast...

Page 98: ...can select from the following labels for each input Video 1 7 VHS DVD Receiver Satellite Cable Box 8mm DTV Game LD Web Beta HD PVR Skip If you select Skip your TV skips this input when you press the TV VIDEO button Language Select to display all on screen Menus in your language of choice Flash Focus Allows you to adjust the convergence automatically For details see page 44 Convergence Allows you t...

Page 99: ...s you to select advanced digital EIA 708 closed caption options Select from the available options Digital CC Allows you to set digital closed captioning to Basic digital EIA 608 or Advanced digital EIA 708 Advanced Settings Allows you to make additional settings for digital EIA 708 closed caption options As Broadcast Small Text Large Text Custom Allows you to customize the following settings Chara...

Page 100: ...67 Clock Timers Select to set the clock set the Sleep timer and to program your TV to turn on and off at two scheduled viewing times Sleep Set the time in minutes 15min 30min 45min 60min 90min or Off that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically Timer 1 Timer 2 You can use the Timers to program the TV to turn on and off and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled viewing ...

Page 101: ...he timer has been set Current Time 1 Press to select Current Time 2 Press V and v to set the current time day hour and minute Press or b to confirm each setting and move to the next setting Press B to go back to the previous setting 3 Press MENU to exit the Menu Diagnostics Displays the strength of the terrestrial digital broadcast signal to help you adjust your antenna to optimize signal receptio...

Page 102: ...erview This chapter includes the following topics Topic Page Glossary 100 Contacting Sony 101 Troubleshooting 101 Specifications 107 Optional Accessories 108 Index 109 AX1X_Digital book Page 99 Wednesday March 2 2005 1 13 PM ...

Page 103: ...o National Television System Committee NTSC A unit of the Federal Communications Commission Washington DC that establishes television standards in the United States such as NTSC Color the standard used in this TV RF Radio Frequency That part of the frequency spectrum that is used to transmit TV and radio signals S VIDEO S VIDEO requires a single cable which carries the brightness luminance and col...

Page 104: ...e the TV at least 3 4 feet away from fluorescent lights Cannot change channels with the remote control If you are using the TV to change channels first press the TV FUNCTION button If you are using another device to change channels be sure you have not inadvertently switched your TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting Use the Channel Fix option to fix the channel based on the hookup you used see page ...

Page 105: ...cable TV company for more information Check with your cable TV company if the channels are scrambled or encrypted You will need a CableCARD or a separate set top box to view those channels Some optional digital cable broadcast formats may not be supported If your cable TV company is broadcasting digital signals in unsupported broadcast formats you will need a separate set top box provided by your ...

Page 106: ...e image again Cannot Rotate Zoom Pan or Print Mark MPEG files These functions are available only for JPEG files Cannot show or hide file information in full screen or Slide Show Set the File Information option to On or Off see page 79 Cannot set print quantity The Memory Stick might be locked Unlock the Memory Stick and try setting the print quantity again Cannot see Menu Press V to display the Me...

Page 107: ...s not a valid MPEG1 or JPEG format or it is a progressive JPEG which is not supported The thumbnail is not DCF compatible The file is a JPEG or an MPEG1 but the thumbnail is unreadable The file is unreadable Problem Possible Remedies Problem Possible Remedies Good picture no sound Press MUTING so that the word Muting disappears from the screen see page 48 Make sure the Speaker option is set to On ...

Page 108: ...tion to Off If you were trying to select closed captioning select CC1 instead of TEXT 1 4 Bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16 9 such as 2 35 1 This is especially common with theatrical releases Your TV will show these programs with bars at the top and bottom of the screen For more details check the documenta...

Page 109: ... the TV needs service When lit indicates that the timer is set page 97 When the timer is set this LED will remain lit even when the TV is turned off Digital cable box does not work If you are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a splitter as described on page 26 you must use a special bi directional splitter that is designed to work with your digital cable box Contact your cable TV compan...

Page 110: ...3 total 1 on front panel Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative C 0 286 Vp p Burst signal 75 ohms Audio IN 7 total 1 on front panel 500 mVrms 100 modulation Impedance 47 kilohm Component Video Input 2 Y PB PR Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative PB 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms PR 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms CONTROL S IN OUT 1 Variable Fixed Audio OUT 1 More than 408 mVrms at the maximum volume setting Variable...

Page 111: ...ther Info SETUP Other SETUP Optional Accessories Accessory Description Model Number Cables Audio Video VMC 810 820 830 HG Audio RKC 515HG Component Video VMC 10 30 HG AX1X_Digital book Page 108 Wednesday March 2 2005 1 13 PM ...

Page 112: ...sting 84 Component Video Inputs 10 CONTROL S 40 CONTROL S IN OUT jacks described 16 Convergence 14 95 adjusting automatically 44 adjusting manually 45 convergence 95 Cool Color Temperature 84 D degauss 106 DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL jack 16 digital channels adding 89 Digital Reality Creation 10 DISPLAY button 49 56 DRC Mode 85 DRC See Digital Reality Creation DVD Dream System 53 DVD Five and Mega Disc ...

Page 113: ...removing Favorite Channels 64 RESET button 49 64 resetting Audio options 87 Video options 85 Rewind button 48 S S VIDEO jack described 13 16 SAT CABLEFUNCTION button 48 SAT CABLE POWER button 49 satellite receiver using with TV remote control 52 Setup Menu 94 sharpness adjusting 84 Simulated Effect 86 sizing picture in Twin View 63 SLEEP button 49 speakers turning on off 87 using external speakers...

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