Sony KDP-57XBR2 Operating Instructions Manual

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KDP-57XBR2
KDP-65XBR2

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  • Page 1 KDP-57XBR2 KDP-65XBR2 0 2001 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 WARNING Note on Caption Vision To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the This television receiver provides display of television closed projection TV to rain or moisture. captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules. Note on Convergence Adjustment Before you use your projection TV, make sure to adjust...
  • Page 3 Installing projection TV, below the Sony logo, on the sticker, and also on the To prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the ventilation TV box (white label). Record these numbers...
  • Page 4 Use only a cart or stand recommended ____,_- your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. by Sony for the specific model of TV. No part of Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.
  • Page 5 Ventilation Lightning The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods the set, and to protect...
  • Page 6 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) determine that the set is in safe operating condition, and to so certify. When the set reaches the end of its useful life, improper disposal...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using the Projection TV Features Introducing the Projection Overview ............. Overview ............Features ............Using the Program Guide ......Package Contents ......... Using the Scrolling Channel Index ..39 Using the Remote Control ......Using Favorite Channels ......Frequently Asked Questions ......
  • Page 8 Overview This chapter gives an overview of the projection TV features, defines the package contents, describes the remote control, and provides answers to frequently asked questions, Topic Page Features Package Contents Using the Remote Control Frequently Asked Questions...
  • Page 9: Introducing The Projection

    Introducing the Projection l eatures Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new projection include: Built-in Digital Television (DTV) Receiver: You can watch digital television programs and enjoy the improved audio/video quality that these programs offer. Wide Screen Mode: Watch conventional 4:3 aspect ratio broadcasts...
  • Page 10 Introducing the Projection Package Contents Along with your new projection TV, the package contains a remote control and two AA batteries. No additional cables are included. These items are all you need to set up and operate the projection in its basic configuration. Most components (VCRs, DVD players, etc.) come with the necessary...
  • Page 11 Control Panel, see page 48. iNDEX Press to clispiay _e _r0i_g ch_ei _aex: For deta_s, see page 39. SONY [_] MENU Press to _spiay 6e pro]ec_on 0nZscreen menu: Press again to exit from the menus. For details, see page 51.
  • Page 12 Introducing the Projection "IV Button Description RESET Press w_e a menu is displayed (page 51 to 66) to reset the settings to the factory defaults. Also used to clear Favorite Channels (see page 42). MTS/SAP Press repeatedly t0 step _ough _e Mulfi2_ei Sound (MTS) options:...
  • Page 13 [] • .+_ Press. *+} to move 6e on-screen c_s6rl MENU Press to dispiay se6p mend; [] €0DE S_ET ....Osed1orpr0gra_g 6e f6mote€on_oito 6perate non-Sony video equipment. For details, "Programming the Remote Control" on page POWE-R ..... Press ;cO-_-on _doff...
  • Page 14: Frequently Asked Questions

    -- probably even more so. Your Sony projection TV is capable of receiving all 18 formats digital TV formats, including high-definition. What are the For the television...
  • Page 15 Introducing the Projection Can this TV receive Yes. This TV is designed to receive conventional analog broadcasts, conventional analog cable TV, as well as all formats of digital broadcasts. Of course, broadcasts that can also connect VCRs, DVD players, digital broadcast (satellite) receivers,...
  • Page 16: Overview

    Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your projection Topic Page Carry_g Your Projection Installing the Projection Moun6ng _eRear Speakers inot supplied) Basic Connections Connecting a VCR and Cable Connecting a VCR and Cable Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing Connecting a Satellite Receiver...
  • Page 17 Setting Up the Projection Carrying Your Projection Carrying the projection TV requires three or more people. The projection TV is equipped with casters for easy movement on a hard surface. Be sure to move your projection TV using the casters. Installing the Projection Recommended...
  • Page 18 Setting Up the Projection Mounting the Rear Speakers (not supplied) For surround sound, connect rear speakers to your projection Connecting the Rear Be sure the TV is turned off. Speakers Using the speaker cords, connect REAR SPEAKER OUT L on your projection TV to the speaker...
  • Page 19 Setting Up the Projection Installation For optimum surround sound effect, mount the rear speakers in the following places (as shown in the illustration): On a wall or table, as high as the listener's ears. Projection TV Rear speaker (Rear of projection TV) Left rear I-IRightrear speaker...
  • Page 20 Setting Up the Projection Projection TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel To access the front buttons and input jacks on the projection TV, push in to release the door on the front of the projection POWI_R sTza_ _1 LUI_ _ANO If Push to open Control Description...
  • Page 21 Setting Up the Projection Side of Front Panel S VIDEO 2iNPUT Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your camcorder or o_er S VIDEO equipped video component. Provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF jacks or the Video IN jack. Vi6E62 i6PUT Co_ect to the audio...
  • Page 22 VIDEO IN 5/6 CONTROLS (iN) and Send (OF) Allows the projection to r_eive remote control IN/OUT signals to other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video components. DIGITALAUDIO (OPTICAL) Connect to the optical audio input of an audio component that is Dolby...
  • Page 23 Setting Up the Projection Connection Description i.LINK$200 Used for connecting i.LINK equipped devices. sewice 0niy For Sony service o_y. REAR SPEAKER OUT Used for connecting optional rear speakers. sUBWOOFER used for C0nnecfing_ opti0nal powered subw00fer..AUDIO 007 ivA_Fix) connect...
  • Page 24: Basic Connections

    Setting Up the Projection Basic Connections This section describes how to connect a VHF/UHF antenna, CATV cable, and CATV cable box. Connecting The connection you choose depends on the type of VHF/UHF VHF/UHF Antenna antenna you have in your home. Newer homes are usually...
  • Page 25 Setting Up the Projection Connecting a CATV CATV Cable Cable or a CABLE 75-ohm coaxial CATV Cable Box cable RearofTV CATV Cable Box Cable CABLE Rear of TV lOUT Cable Box...
  • Page 26: Box

    Setting Up the Projection Connecting a VCR and Cable Use this hookup if you have cable TV that does not require a cable box. Connect the cable TV cable to the VCR's IN jack. Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR's OUT jack to the projection TV's CABLE jack.
  • Page 27: Connecting A Vcr And Cable Box

    Setting Up the Projection Connecting a VCR and Cable Box Usethis hookupif Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of them (pay channels vs. regular cable channels), so you need to use a cable box You want to use the Twin View or Scrolling Channel Index...
  • Page 28 Setting Up the Projection AUDIOR AUOIO L 910E0 Coaxial cable AN cable Cable box _-1 oaxia, _ble VHF/UHF © Coaxial cable SpliCer, _not Incluoed) AUDIO-R (red)- AUDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) _:_ IMPORTANT - To usethe Twin View or Scrolling Channel Index feature or to watch premium (scrambled) channelsthe VCR MUST BE TURNED ON;...
  • Page 29: Two Vcrs For Tape Editing

    Setting Up the Projection Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing The SELECT OUT jacks allow you use a second VCR to record program being played by the primary VCR to edit and dub tapes. Using an A/V cable, connect the playback VCR's Audio Video...
  • Page 30: Receiver

    Setting Up the Projection Connecting a Satellite Receiver Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver's SATELLITE IN jack. Using an A/V cable, connect the satellite receiver's Audio Video OUT jacks to the projection TV's Audio and Video jacks. Connect a coaxial cable from your...
  • Page 31: Connecting A Satellite Receiver With A Vcr

    Setting Up the Projection Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver's SATELLITE IN jack. Connect the CATV cable to the VCR's VHF/UHF IN jack. Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR's OUT jack to the projection TV's CABLE jack.
  • Page 32: Receiver

    Setting Up the Projection Connecting an Audio Receiver For better sound quality, you may want to connect your projection to your stereo system's audio receiver. To connect to an audio receiver Use audio cables to connect the projection TV's Audio OUT jacks to the audio receiver's...
  • Page 33: Connectors

    Setting Up the Projection Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors This is the preferred hookup to use if your DVD player component video out jacks. Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD player's Y, PB and PR jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks on the projection TV.
  • Page 34: Connecting A Dvd Player With A/V Connectors

    Setting Up the Projection Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors Use this hookup if your DVD player does not have component video out jacks (as shown on page 26). An SVIDEOconnection will give a good-quality video signal, but if your DVD player has component video, that connection (describedon page 26) will give an even better signal.
  • Page 35: Connecting A Camcorder

    Setting Up the Projection Connecting a Camcorder For easy connection of the camcorder, the projection TV has front Audio and Video inputs (shown below). If you prefer, you can connect the camcorder to the projection TV's rear Audio and Video IN jacks.
  • Page 36: Connecting A Device With An Optical In Connector

    Setting Up the Projection Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector You can use the projection TV's DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUTPUT jack to connect an audio device that is Dolby Digital PCM compatible, such as an audio amplifier. Using an optical cable, connect the device's...
  • Page 37: Connecting I.link Compatible Devices

    At the time this TV went to market, the Sony digital cable set-top box (DHG- M55CV) is the only i.LINK device that is verified to be compatible with this W. Someearly versions of the Sony digital cable set-top box (DHG-M55CV) may not support an i.LINK digital connection to your W.
  • Page 38 Setting Up the Projection Connecting Cables _:_ Beforeconnecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible equipment, seethe instruction manual of the i.LINK device to be connected. Using an A/V cable, connect the i.LINK device's Audio Video OUT jacks to the projection TV's Audio and Video jacks.
  • Page 39 Setting Up the Projection Notes on Connecting As additional compatible i.LINK devices are introduced in the future, i.LINK Devices observe the following when connecting devices to the projection To connect two or more i.LINK-capable devices, use i.LINK cables to connect them as shown below.
  • Page 40 Setting Up the Projection Completing i.LINK Before you can use an i.LINK device with the projection TV, you need Setup to register the device as follows. After you've connected the cables (as described on page 31), first turn on the projection TV, and then turn on the i.LINK device(s).
  • Page 41: S Feature

    Setting Up the Projection Using the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL S allows you to control your system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. In addition to allowing you to control multiple devices with one remote control, the CONTROL...
  • Page 42: Setting Up The Projection Tv Automatically

    Setting Up the Projection Setting Up the Projection TV Automatically The first time you turn on the projection TV, a series of screens guide you through the initial setup of the projection TV. During this setup, you are prompted to set the clock and start Auto Program, which The initial setup screensappear searches...
  • Page 43: (Flash Focus)

    Setting Up the Projection Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (Flash Focus) The projection tube image appears on the screen in three colors (red, green and blue). If they do not converge, the color is poor and the picture blurs. Before you use your projection TV, be sure to adjust the convergence.
  • Page 44: Guide

    Overview This chapter describes how to use features of your projection Topic Page Using the Program Guide Using the Scrolling Channel Index Using Favorite Channels Using Wide Screen Mode Using Twin View Using the Freeze Function Using the i.LINK Control Panel Using the Timer...
  • Page 45: Using The Projection Tv Features

    Using the Projection TV Features Using the Program Guide The Program Guide lets you select digital channels and subchannels and review program information from an on-screen list. Subchannels are additional channels of programming broadcast simultaneously. For example, channel 4 might include five subchannels (4.1, 4.2, 4.3,...
  • Page 46: Using The Scrolling Channel Index

    Using the Projection TV Features Using the Scrolling Channel Index The Scrolling Channel Index lets you select programs from a scrolling index of video pictures. Press INDEX. The Scrolling Channel Index appears, with the currently selected program in the main (left) window, and four scrolling video...
  • Page 47: Using Favorite Channels

    Using the Projection TV Features Using Favorite Channels You can store up to 16 of your favorite channels in the Favorite Channels list. You can use the Surf Favorites feature to preview select channels directly from the list. You can also edit the Favorite Channels list to change the channels...
  • Page 48 Using the Projection TV Features Press SURF. Surfing the Favorite Channels List The Surf Favorites screen appears, with the currently selected program in the main (left) window. []The letter "C" indicates that the FavoriteChannel is a cable channel. Main Window Window Favorite Channels...
  • Page 49 Using the Projection TV Features Press MENU. Editing the Favorite Channels List Move the joystick to highlight the Channel Setup icon press Move the joystick to highlight Favorite Channels and press Favorite Channels list appears. []The letter "C" indicates that the Favorite Channel is a cable channel, If more than nine Favorite Channels...
  • Page 50: Using Wide Screen Mode

    Using the Projection TV Features Using Wide Screen Mode Wide Screen mode lets watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several Wide Screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio). Press WIDEMODErepeatedly to toggle through the following Wide ]You can also accessthe Mode settings. Wide Mode settings in the ScreenMode menu.
  • Page 51: Using Twin View

    Using the Projection TV Features Using Twin View Twin View lets you see two pictures from two sources -- from an antenna, VCR, DVD, etc., -- on the screen at the same time. (You hear the sound from only one of the sources at a time.
  • Page 52 Using the Projection TV Features Activating With Twin View, the picture highlighted in blue is active. In the active Picture picture, you can: Change channels. Adjust the volume. Switch the input sources (to go from UHF/VHF to cable, for example, press ANTor WNIDE0 on the remote control).
  • Page 53 Using the Projection TV Features Changing The zoom feature lets you vary the relative size of the left and right Picture Size pictures. Activate the picture whose size you want to change. Move the joystick tt to enlarge the picture. Move the joystick •...
  • Page 54: Using The Freeze Function

    Using the Projection TV Features Using the Freeze Function The FREEZE b utton allows you to temporarily capture a program's picture. You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. The Freezefeature is not available while using Twin View. When the program information...
  • Page 55: Using The I.link Control Panel

    At the time this W went to market, the Sony digital cable set-top box (DHG- M55CV) is the only i.UNK device that is verified to be compatible with this W. Someearly versionsof the Sonydigital cable set-top box (DHG-M55CV) may not support an i.LINK digital connection to your W.
  • Page 56: Using The Timer

    Using the Projection TV Features Using the Timer You can use the Timer to program the projection TV to turn on and off and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled viewing times. The first time you turned on the projection TV, a setup screen prompted...
  • Page 57 Using the Projection IV Features Move the joystick t and • to set the day(s), time (hour, minute, AM/PM), duration, and channel number. Press _) or ,_ to confirm each setting and move to the next setting. Press _, to go back to the previous setting.
  • Page 58 Overview TO open and choose a menu Press MENU to display the menu screen. Move the joystick tt or • to highlight the icon of the menu want to select and press Move the joystick It or • to scroll through the options.
  • Page 59: Using The Projection Tv Menus

    Using the Projection TV Menus Using the Video Menu To select the Video menu Press MENU. irlli,] P_ture Mode Vk_d Move the joystick • or $ to highlight Picture Brightness the Video icon !! and press L/mlj CoLor Sh_l_mss Move the joystick + or •...
  • Page 60 Using the Projection TV Menus Option Description Color Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity. Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones. Sharpness Adjust to Sharpen Or Soften _e picture. Color Choose from three color temperatures: Temperature €001 Select to give the white colors a blue tint.
  • Page 61: Using The Audio Menu

    Using the Projection TV Menus Using the Audio Menu To select the Audio menu MENU. Press Ib_,ltltt Treble Bass m===l===== Move the joystick t or € to highlight Eaiame ====ll==== the Audio icon [] and press _ect Dol_ Surround Stereo Speake_ Seep Move the joystick...
  • Page 62: Menu

    Using the Projection TV Menus Option Description Speaker Setup Speaker Select to control which of the projection TV's speakers are active. Select from Front/Center/Rear, Front/Center, and Off. Subwoofer Select Whether you are Using a powered subwoofer (Yes) or not (No). Test Tone "l'ou can use the test tone to compare speaker...
  • Page 63: Using The Screen Mode Menu

    Using the Projection TV Menus Using the Screen Mode Menu To select the Screen Mode menu Press MENU. WideMode WideZoorn 4,3 Default VVide Zoom Move the joystick t or _, to highlight VerticalCenter the Screen Mode icon and press Move the joystick t or •...
  • Page 64 Using the Projection TV Menus Opiion Description ..4:3 Default Wide Zoom Seiect to enlarge the 4:3 size picture, Select the default the upper and lower parts of the picture Screen Mode to condensed to fit the wide screen. If4:3 Default is set to use for 4:3 sources.
  • Page 65: Setup Menu

    Using the Projection TV Menus Using the Channel Setup Menu To select the Channel Setup menu Press MENU. .alml,i FavoriteChannels Move the lY'Ostick t or • to highlight Channel F ix Auto Program the Channel Setup icon press Channel Skip/Add ®.
  • Page 66 Using the Projection TV Menus Description Option channel Allows you to customize the channel list that appears Skip/Add when using the CH+/- buttons on the remote control. projection TV maintains separate channel lists for digital and analog channels. Digital Select to add or skip digital channels.
  • Page 67: Control Menu

    Using the Projection TV Menus Using the Parental Control Menu The Parental Control menu allows you to set up the projection TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. These ratings are assigned by a federal rating board.
  • Page 68 Using the Projection "IV Menus Using the Parent Parent menu includes the following options. Menu Option Description i_aientai Lock (_f_ ....Parental lock is off-i No programs are ..[]If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating Turn ratings blocked from viewing.
  • Page 69 Using the Projection 73/Menus United States: For the United States, the Custom Rating Menu includes Selecting Custom following options. (For Canada, see page 63.) Rating Options Option Description Movie Rating All Children and General AUdience. Parental Guidance Suggested. To ensure maximum blocking capability, the age- PG-13 Parental...
  • Page 70 Using the Projection TV Menus Canada: For Canada, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. Selecting Custom (For the US, see page 62.) Rating Options Option Description EnglishRating All children. Children 8 years and older. General pr0gra_ingl Parental Guidance..
  • Page 71: Using The Setup Menu

    Using the Projection TV Menus Using the Setup Menu To select the Setup menu Press MENU. Monitor Move the joystick 4t or • to highlight the Setup icon _ and press Engtish Move the joystick • or _, to scroll through the features.
  • Page 72 Using the Projection TV Menus De"ription Option Select Out Allows you to select which input to pass through to the equipment connected to the SELECT OUT jacks on the DTV. Monitor Outputs the picture displayed on the screen. Outputs the signal that the TV is _ed (regardless of the picture...
  • Page 73 Using the Projection TV Menus Option Description i.LINK Standby Allows the i.LINK signal to pass through to connected i.LINK devices even when Fordetails about power Allows you to projection TV is turned off. Front panel consumption in standby manage standby is orange.
  • Page 74: Overview

    Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Page Programming the Rem0te Control 68 ..Operating Other Components with Your Projection TV Remote Control About i.LINK Troubleshooting Specifications Index...
  • Page 75 Equipment on Remote Control Code Number Beta, ED Beta VCRs 8 mm VCR DVD Player If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want 0oo® control with the projection TV's remote control, use the following procedures to program the remote control.
  • Page 76 If you enter a new code number, the code number you previously entered at that setting is erased. In some cases, you may not be able to operate your equipment with the Sony remote control. In such cases, use the equipment's own remote control unit.
  • Page 77 Information Manufacturer's Codes Manufacturer Code DVD Players Mahufa_uker Code Orion 75i ......VCRs Panas6nic .._(J8, 309, 306, Sony Manufacturer Code Hita_ Pentax 305, 304 Sony 301, 302, 303 Philco ..308; 309 ....756 Admiral Magnavox Philips 308, 309, 310 (M.
  • Page 78: Operating Other Components

    Other Information Operating Other Components with Your Projection TV Remote Control Operating a VCR Open the panel on the remote control and move the slide switch the position you programmed for the VCR. ToDO This L Press Turn on/off POWER Select VCR W/VIDEO ..
  • Page 79 Other Information Operating a Cable To Do This ... Press _sA:i:/CABLE ( green POWERbutton) Turn on/off seiect Cable Box SAT/CABLE(FUNCTIONbutton) Seleci a channel 0-9 buttons, ENTER Change _annels CH +/- Back to previous JuMP ..Channel Operating a Satellite Receiver To Do This ...
  • Page 80: About I.link

    Before connecting this unit to i.LINK compatible equipment, refer to the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected. About the Name i.LINK is Sony's term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus, and is a i.LINK trademark approved by many corporations.
  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (U.S. residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only). Problem Possible Remedies NO picture Make sure the projection TV's power cord is connected...
  • Page 82 Other Information Possible Remedies Problem Dotted lines Adjust the ante_al or stripes Move the projection TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair-dryers. Projection TV is fiXed to Use Auto Program inthe channel setup menu to receivable one channel channels...
  • Page 83 Twin View picture i.LINK device is not Upon initial release of this projection TV to the market, the Sony recognized digital cable set-top box (DHG-M55CV) is the only i.LINK device that is verified to be compatible with this projection...
  • Page 84: Specifications

    Other Information Specifications h6r_bntai _2itne Projection System 3 picture tubes, 3 ienses, system Picture Tube 7-inch high-brightness mon_hr6me Goes (6.3 raster Size), with optical coupling and liquid cooling system Lenses Projection High performance, large diameter hybrid lens F1.05 ohmextemai Antenna ......
  • Page 85 Other Information Tweeter 100 mm (4") x 2 speakers woofer 160 mm i6 3/8") Center 100 mm (4") x 2 Front 20 W x 2 Speaker Output Center 20 W x 1 Rear 20 W x 2 i380 x ]4_ x 680 ram (54 3/8 X 55 1/8 x 26 728 in) (KDP-57XBR2) Dimensions(Wx H x D)
  • Page 86: Index

    Index Channel Skip/Add, setting 0 - 9 buttons Channels, changing 16:9 aspect ratio 43 Clock, setting 35, 66 4:3 aspect ratio Closed caption modes 4:3 Default settings CODE SET button Color temperature, adjusting ADD FAVORITE button 4, 40 Color, adjusting CONTROL S 34 Altemate...
  • Page 87 Index Favorite Channel clearing MDP, using with TV remote control editing MENU button 4, 6, 13 exiting Menus using 40--42 Audio 51, 54 Features Channel Setup 51, 58 FREEZE button Parental Control 51, 60 Freeze, using Screen Mode 51, 56 Frequently asked questions...
  • Page 88 Index S-VIDEO Remote control described inserting batteries programming 68-70 RESET button Test tone 55 Resetting TIMER button Audio options TIMER LED 13 Video options Resetting settings Transport buttons Rewind button Treble, adjusting Troubleshooting 74-76 Turning on/off the DTV 5 S VIDEO TV/VCR button connecting 19, 20, 23, 24, 27, 28...
  • Page 89 (English only). Customers in the continental United States contact the Sony Customer Information Service Center at: 1-800-222-SONY (7669) SonyOline http://_Nw.wodd.sony.com/ Customers in Canada contact the Sony Customer Relations Center at:...

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