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Sony WEGA KE-42MR1E Operating Instructions Manual

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4-101-833-11 (1)
Plasma TV
Operating Instructions
KE-42MR1E
KE-50MR1E
 2003 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-101-833-11 (1) Plasma TV Operating Instructions KE-42MR1E KE-50MR1E  2003 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. How to replace the fuse Open the fuse compartment with a blade screwdriver, and replace the fuse.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Thank you for choosing this Sony Plasma TV. Before operating the Plasma TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Symbols used in the manual ..Important information..Shaded buttons on the remote control show you the buttons you ..Information on a feature.
  • Page 4 Additional Information Connecting Optional Equipment ....................... 55 Using Optional Equipment ......................... 58 Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD ................59 Specifications ............................61 Troubleshooting ............................ 65 Table of Contents...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety Information For Safety AC power cord and display cable Medical Unplug the AC power cord institution and the display cable when Do not place this moving the Plasma TV. Do Plasma TV in a place not move the Plasma TV where medical with the AC power cord equipment is in use.
  • Page 6 Installation and moving Ventilation Outdoor use Never cover the ventilation holes in Do not install this the cabinet. It may cause Plasma TV outdoors. overheating and result in fire. If the Plasma TV is Unless proper ventilation is exposed to rain, it provided, the Plasma TV may may result in fire or gather dust and get dirty.
  • Page 7 Ventilation Leave space around the Plasma TV. Otherwise, adequate air-circulation may be blocked causing overheating and cause fire or damage the Plasma TV. For the display unit When installing the display unit on the wall Never install the display unit as follows: Air circulation is 30cm blocked.
  • Page 8 Power Sources Overloading AC power cord This Plasma TV is protection designed to operate on a Pull out the AC 220-240V AC supply for power cord by the the Media Receiver and plug. Do not pull on 100-240V AC supply for the AC power cord the Display Unit.
  • Page 9 Damage requiring service Ventilation holes If the surface of the display unit cracks, do not touch Do not insert anything in the it until you unplug the AC power cord. Otherwise ventilation holes. If metal or electric shock may result. something flammable enters, it may result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 10 Otherwise, the specified manner, referring to the operating media receiver unit may fall instructions supplied with your stand. and cause injury. Use an optional Sony stand, which has adequate strength. Weight Cleaning Do not stand on the media receiver Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this unit.
  • Page 11 If the AC power display unit is turned off. cord or display cable is damaged, stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange Safety Information...

  • Page 12: Precautions

    Repeated extended daily usage of the same image, or program can also result in this occurrence. IMAGE RETENTION IS NOT COVERED BY THE SONY WARRANTY. • To reduce image retention, this Plasma TV has the “Screen Saver” function. The default setting of the “Orbit”...

  • Page 13: Important Notice

    On the PDP (Plasma Display Panel) Please note that the PDP screen is made with high-precision technology. However, black points or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the PDP screen, and irregular colored stripes or brightness may appear on the PDP screen. This is not a malfunction. On handling the remote control •...

  • Page 14: Checking The Accessories Supplied

    Checking the Accessories Supplied Remote Control Size AAA Display Interface batteries (RM-972) (1): Cable (1): (R03 Type) (2): Coaxial Cable (1): Cleaning Cloth (1): AV Mouse (1): Do not remove ferrite cores. AC power Plug holder (1): Following AC power cords may not be supplied depending on the country. AC power cords AC power cords AC power cords...

  • Page 15: Overview

    Overview of the Display Unit Speakers POWER ON/STANDBY indicator POWER ON/ STANDYBY TIMER indicator TIMER PICTURE OFF indicator PICTURE Remote control sensor About the indicators The following indicators are on the display unit and the media receiver unit. POWER ON/STANDBY indicator Lights up in green when the Plasma TV is switched on.

  • Page 16: Overview Of The Media Receiver Unit Buttons And Indicators

    Overview of the Media Receiver Unit Buttons and Indicators PROG (channel) +/- buttons (Power on/standby) indicator “Memory Stick” slot “Memory Stick” 2(Volume) access lamp (Power) switch (Timer) indicator +/- buttons (Input PROG select) button (TV mode) button PROG PROG MEMORY STICK PROG MENU Front connectors*...

  • Page 17: Overview Of The Remote Control Buttons

    5 seconds). switched to Plasma TV: b) If the Media Selector is For Sony’s VCR double-digit program numbers, e.g. 23, press -/- - first and then the buttons 2 and 3. switched to VCR: a) If the Media Selector is Press this button to record programs.
  • Page 18 With this remote control you can operate not only this Plasma TV but also the main functions of VCR or DVD. Sony’s Switch on the equipment you want to operate and then press this button repeatedly to select VCR, TV or DVD. A green light will light up momentarily.

  • Page 19: Installation

    Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Make sure you insert the supplied batteries with the correct polarity. Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an environmentally friendly way. < Installation...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Display Unit To The Media Receiver Unit

    • Use the supplied display interface cable. • Use the supplied AC power cord. Connect the supplied display interface cable and the supplied AC power cord to the display unit. SONY EXCLUSIVE CABLE ONLY AC IN BLACK WHITE DISPLAY SIGNAL IN Do not connect to the AC power outlet before all connections are completed.
  • Page 21 Secure the AC power plug to the display unit’s AC IN jack. AC IN (Power supply input) jack of the display unit AC power plug holder (supplied) AC power cord (supplied) a Attach the AC power plug holder b Clip on the AC IN jack (supplied) to the AC power cord.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Antenna And Vcr

    Connecting the Antenna and VCR • Use the supplied AC power cord. • Use the supplied coaxial cable for antenna connection. Connecting an antenna L(MONO) WOOFER AUDIO OUT AC IN L(MONO) CENTER SPEAKER IN CTRL S BLACK WHITE 180W (6 ) MAX MOUSE DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT Connect the supplied...

  • Page 23: First Time Operation

    Switching On the Plasma TV and Tuning the Plasma TV Automatically The first time you switch on your Plasma TV, a sequence of menu screens appear on the Plasma TV enabling you to: 1) choose the language of the menu screen, 2) set the clock and 3) search and store all available channels (TV Broadcast).
  • Page 24 The Clock Set menu appears on the TV screen. a)Press to set the hour, then press Clock Set b)Press to set the minutes, then press 0 0 : 0 0 : c) Press to set the day of a week, then press OK at the time signal.

  • Page 25: Menu System

    Introducing and Using the Menu System Your Plasma TV uses an on-screen menu system to guide you through the operations. Use the following buttons on the Remote Control to operate the menu system: Press MENU to switch the first level menu on. MENU Do the following to operate the menu.
  • Page 26 Picture Press to reduce picture contrast. Press to enhance picture contrast. Press to darken the picture. Bright Press to brighten the picture. Color Press to decrease color intensity. Press to increase color intensity. Press to decrease the green tones. Press to increase the green tones.

  • Page 27: Sound Adjustment

    TruSurround is selected for Sound Effect. If you select TruSurround when “Intelligent Vol” is set to “On,” “Intelligent Vol” turns to “Off.” The “BBE High Definition Sound system” is manufactured by Sony Corporation under licence from BBE Sound, Inc. It is covered by U.S. Patent No.
  • Page 28 Dual Sound Mono/Stereo For a stereo broadcast, select Stereo or Mono. Mono/A/B For a bilingual broadcast, select A for sound channel 1, B for sound channel 2 or Mono for a mono channel if available. Mono/Auto If sound is distorted or noisy through the 8 (antenna) terminal, select Mono.

  • Page 29: Screen Control

    Screen Contro l The “Screen Control” menu allows Picture Adjustment you to alter the screen adjustments. Picture Mode : Dynamic Picture : Bright : Color : Hue : Sharp : 3D–NR : Auto Dynamic Picture : Color Tone : Cool Color Correction : Gamma Correction : High...
  • Page 30 Screen Size/Shift The “Screen Size/Shift” option allows you to adjust the size and position of the picture for each screen format. To do this: 1 After selecting the option, press 2 Press to select the option and press . Then Press to adjust the size and position of the picture.

  • Page 31: Features

    Features The “Features” menu allows you to Picture Adjustment alter various adjustments of the Picture Mode : Dynamic Picture : Plasma TV. Bright : Color : Hue : Sharp : 3D–NR : Auto Dynamic Picture : Color Tone : Cool Color Correction : Gamma Correction : High...
  • Page 32 Phase The “Phase” option adjusts the phase of sound when using the TV’s speakers as the center speaker. If sound from the TV’s speaker (as center speaker) sound unnatural, adjust “Phase” option. To do this: 1 After selecting the option, press 2 Press to select Reverse.
  • Page 33 1 After selecting the option, press 2 Press to select White or Black. Logo Illumination The “Logo Illumination” option allows you to illuminate the SONY logo on the front panel of display unit. To do this: 1 After selecting the option, press 2 Press to select On.

  • Page 34: Set Up

    Set Up The “Set Up” menu allows you to Picture Adjustment alter various options on this Plasma Picture Mode : Dynamic Picture : Bright : Color : Hue : Sharp : 3D–NR : Auto Dynamic Picture : Color Tone : Cool Color Correction : Gamma Correction :...
  • Page 35 AV Preset The “AV Preset” option allows you to designate a name to the external equipment you have connected to this Plasma TV. To do this: 1 After selecting the option, press 2 Press to select the input source you wish to name. Then press 3 A label automatically appears in the label column: a) If you want to use one of the predefined labels (VIDEO,...
  • Page 36 Manual Program The “Manual Program Preset” option (A-C) allows you to: Preset Preset Channels, one by one, in the program order of your choice. To do this: 1 After selecting the “Manual Program Preset” option, press 2 Highlighting the Program option, press 3 Press to select a program number on which you want to preset the channel.
  • Page 37 Skip any unwanted program numbers when they are selected with the PROG +/-. To do this: 1 Highlighting the Program option, press PROG +/- to select the program number you want to skip. 2 When the program you want to skip appears on the screen, select the Skip option and press 3 Press to select Yes and press OK.

  • Page 38: Timer

    Timer The “Timer” menu allows you to alter Picture Adjustment the timer adjustments. Picture Mode : Dynamic Picture : Bright : Color : Hue : Sharp : 3D–NR : Auto Dynamic Picture : Color Tone : Cool Color Correction : Gamma Correction : High Reset...
  • Page 39 Clock Display The “Clock Display” option allows you to display the clock on the screen. To do this: 1 After selecting the option, press 2 Press to select On and then press OK. • The clock display turns off automatically 5 minutes after it is turned on. •...
  • Page 40 On/Off Timer The “On/Off Timer” option allows you to turn the Plasma TV on and off at a specified time automatically. To use this function, set the clock in advance (page 38). • If you change the following settings, Off is selected automatically in the Timer option.
  • Page 41 Auto Shutoff The “Auto Shutoff” option allows you to set the Plasma TV to change to the standby mode automatically if there is no input signal through the connected equipment. To do this: 1 After selecting the option, press 2 Press to select On.

  • Page 42: Unit Status

    Unit Status The “Unit Status” menu allows you Picture Adjustment to check the Model Name and Picture Mode : Dynamic Picture : Serial Number of this Plasma TV. Bright : Color : Hue : Sharp : 3D–NR : Auto Dynamic Picture : Color Tone : Cool Color Correction :...

  • Page 43: Memory Stick

    Recorded images must meet the following specifications: • Still images: JPEG* compression format and DCF** compliant folder and file names. • Moving images must be recorded on a Sony digital camera and use one of the following MPEG1*** compression formats:...
  • Page 44 What is a “Memory Stick”? “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among “Memory Stick” compatible products. Because it is removable, the “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 45 “Memory Stick.” Otherwise, image data breakdown may occur. • “MagicGate Memory Stick,” “Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “MagicGate” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick-ROM” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick Duo” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

  • Page 46: Inserting And Removing A "Memory Stick

    Inserting and Removing a “Memory Stick” Inserting a “Memory Stick” Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the b mark facing up as illustrated. The “Memory Stick” access lamp flashes. “Memory Stick” access lamp “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 47: Using The "Memory Stick" (Memory Stick Home)

    Using the “Memory Stick” (Memory Stick Home) The “Memory Stick” feature allows you to display an index of thumbnail images that are on the “Memory Stick.” You can select an image from those to display on the full screen and playback a moving image, and also run a slideshow of those images.
  • Page 48 Selecting the index menu of the Memory Stick Home Press to highlight the menu item, and then press OK. The selected option is highlighted in yellow. Option Description Displays a slideshow of images that are on the “Memory Stick.” For more Slide Show details, refer to “Using the “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 49 • You cannot select Digi. Camera Mode if the image flies recorded on the “Memory Stick” using a digital still camera or digital video camera are more than 2000 files. • For an image file recorded with the Voice Memo function of the Sony digital camera, the still image file is displayed only.
  • Page 50 Using the Memory Stick Home Memory Stick Home allows you to display selected images on the full screen and playback a moving image using the index screen. You can also protect, rotate and delete the images using the index menu. Insert a “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 51 Displaying a still image on the full screen Select Full Screen in the index menu of thumbnail images. • According to the image size, the time that the still image is displayed on the full screen is different. • According to the image size, the Plasma TV displays automatically the appropriate image size for each image on the full screen.
  • Page 52 Playing back the moving image (Movie Player) Select Movie Player in the index menu of thumbnail images, the “Movie Player” appears on the screen. You can operate the “Movie Player” as follows. Press to select the button or the option, and press OK. Prev.
  • Page 53 Using the “Memory Stick” Slide Show “Slide Show” allows you to watch a slideshow of the images on the “Memory Stick.” Insert a “Memory Stick” that contains the images you want to view. Press “Memory Stick.” The Memory Stick Home appears on the screen. Press to highlight Select Folder, then press OK.
  • Page 54 Caution displays while you are using the “Memory Stick” If a picture file has some problem, the following indicator may appear on the screen. Check the following to cope with the corresponding situation. The picture file is in the JPEG or MPEG1 format that is not-compatible. There is the thumbnail but it is not DCF-compatible.

  • Page 55: Additional Information

    Connecting Optional Equipment Using the following instructions, you can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your Plasma TV. (Connecting cables are not supplied.) Connecting to the front of the Media Receiver Unit PROG MEMORY STICK PROG MENU S VHS/Hi8/DVC Personal computer camcorder i Headphones...
  • Page 56 Compact AV System/ Amplifier * To control other Sony equipment with the TV’s remote control, connect the CONTROL S IN jack of the equipment to the CONTROL S OUT jack of the Plasma TV with the CONTROL S cable. Additional Information...

  • Page 57: Connecting A Vcr

    L(MONO) WOOFER AUDIO OUT AC IN L(MONO) CENTER SPEAKER IN CTRL S BLACK WHITE 180W (6 ) MAX MOUSE DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT Connecting a VCR: To connect a VCR, refer to “Connecting the Antenna and VCR” on page 22. Tune in the VCR test signal to the TV program number “0”...

  • Page 58: Using Optional Equipment

    Using Optional Equipment Connect your equipment to the designated TV socket, as indicated on page 57. Switch on the connected equipment. To watch the picture of the connected equipment, press repeatedly until the correct input symbol appears on the screen. Also as you press repeatedly, the corresponding input select indicator on the media receiver unit lights up.

  • Page 59: Remote Control Configuration For Vcr/Dvd

    Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD This remote control is set by default to operate the basic functions of this Sony TV, Sony DVD and most Sony VCRs when batteries are initially installed. To control VCRs and DVDs of other major brands and certain Sony VCR models, please complete the following steps: •...
  • Page 60 VCR Brand List DVD Brand List Brand Code Brand Code SONY (VHS) 301, 302, 303, 308, 309 SONY SONY (BETA) 303, 307, 310 AIWA SONY (DV) 304, 305, 306 DENON 018, 027, 020, 002 AIWA 325, 331, 351 GRUNDIG 009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003...

  • Page 61: Specifications

    Specifications KE-50MR1E/KE-42MR1E VHF: 0-12, 5A, 9A UHF: 28-69 (Common Items) CATV: S01-S03, S1-S41 Media Receiver Unit (MBT-MR1C) VHF: C1-C12, R1-R12 Power Requirement: 220-240V AC; 50 Hz/ UHF: C13-C57,R21-R60 60 Hz CATV: S01-S03, S1-S41, Z1-Z39 Power Consumption: 27W Panel System: Standby Power Consumption: 0.6W Plasma Display Panel Dimensions (w x h x d): Approx.
  • Page 62 Front Terminals: S video input (4-pin mini DIN): Y: 1 Vp-p, 75-ohms unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms video input (phono jack): 1 Vp-p, 75-ohms unbalanced, sync negative/audio input (phono jacks): 500 m Vrms (100% modulation), Impedance: 47 kilo ohms headphones jack PC Input (15-Dsub)
  • Page 63 Preset mode timing table for PC No. Resolution Graphic mode Horizontal Vertical (dots x lines) frequency frequency (kHz) (Hz) 640x350 VGA-1 (VGA350) 31.469 70.086 640x350 VESA 85 (VGA350) 37.861 85.080 640x400 NEC PC98 24.82 56.42 640x400 VGA-2(TEXT) / VESA70 31.469 70.086 640x400 VESA 85 (VGA400)
  • Page 64 No. Resolution Graphic mode Horizontal Vertical (dots x lines) frequency frequency (kHz) (Hz) 39 1360x768 VESA (W-XGA) 47.712 60.015 576p 31.250 50.000 480p 31.470 60.000 1080/50i 28.130 50.000 1080/60i 33.750 60.000 720/50p 37.500 50.000 720/60p 45.000 60.000 Additional Information...

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Here are some simple solutions to problems which may affect the picture and sound. Problem Possible remedies No picture No picture (screen is dark) and no • Check the antenna connection. sound. • Connect the display unit and media receiver unit to the AC power outlet, and press the power switch on the front of media receiver unit.
  • Page 66 Problem Possible remedies Stripe noise during playback/ • Video head interference. Keep your VCR away from the TV. recording of a VCR. • Leave a space of 30 cm between your VCR and the display unit to avoid noise. • Avoid installing your VCR in front of the display unit or at the side of the display unit.
  • Page 67 Media Selector has been set correctly, enter the necessary code set as explained in “Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD” on page 59. • Replace the batteries. (power on/standby) indicator • Contact your nearest Sony service center. on the TV flashes. Personal Computer Problem Possible remedies...
  • Page 68 Problem Possible remedies If using a Macintosh** system, • When connecting a Macintosh computer, use an adapter (not supplied) if necessary. Connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the video signal cable. • Using the menu system, select “Adjust Pixel” option in Picture flickers, bounces, oscillates, or the “Screen Control”...
  • Page 69 Problem Possible remedies The Plasma TV turns off after a while. Problems caused by the connected computer • Set the computer’s power saving setting to off. ® * Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft corporation in the United States and other countries.
  • Page 70 “Memory Stick” Problem Possible remedies Cannot insert the “Memory Stick” • The “Memory Stick” is not facing in the correct direction. Insert the “Memory Stick” with the mark into the “Memory Stick” slot. facing up into the “Memory Stick” slot (page 46). Cannot save a file.
  • Page 72 Printed on 100% recycled paper Printed in Japan...

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