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Sony Grand Wega KF-60DX100 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 2 WARNING Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC thal expose the LCD Projection TV to rain or provides guidelines for proper grounding and.
  • Page 3 ]o prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the LCD Projectmn TXZ below the Sony logo. on the sticker. ventilation opemngs. and also on the TV box _white label,. Record these Do not install the LCD Projectlon...
  • Page 4 Important Safety Instruction Important Safeguards Read these instructions. For your prorecnon, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. 21 Keep these instructions. Carefull) observe and comply with all warnings, cautions Heed all warnings. and mstructmns placed on the set or described in the...
  • Page 5 Installation Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension Water and Moisture cords or convenience receptacles Do not use power-line operated sets ..__. beyond their capacity, since this can near water--- for example, near a result in fire or electric shock. bathtub, washbowl, kitchen...
  • Page 6 Power-Cord Protection Service Do not allow anything to rest on or roll Damage Requiring Service over the power cord. and do not place the Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to set where the power cord is sul_ect to qualified service personnel under the following wear abuse,...
  • Page 7 Safety Check About Projection Upon completion of any service or repairs Although the LCD projection TV is made with high- to the set. ask the service technician precision technology, black dots may appear or bright perform routine safet) checks (as specified points of light (red.
  • Page 8 Contents Introducing the Sony LCD Projection Using the Remote Control ........Watching the TV ............ Presenting the Sony LCD Projection TV ....Watching the Digital TV ........Using This Manual ..........Using Favorite Channels ........Enjoying Your LCD Projectlon TV .......
  • Page 9 Presenting the Sony LCD Projection Thank you for purchasing the Sony LCD Projection This manual is for model KF-60DX 100. Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new LCD projection include: ¢D HD-Monitor: Enables you to receive the 1080i, 720p*, 480p and 480i digital TV format signals.
  • Page 10 Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV Wide Screen Mode: Allows you to watch 4:3 nomlal broadcasts in wide screen mode (16:9 aspect ratio). LI Auto Wide: Allows you to select the wide screen mode automatically, Using This Manual We recommend...
  • Page 11 ! 1 minute or less ,. When the projection lamp wears our. the screen linage becomes dark. Replace the lamp with a new Sony XL-2000U replacement lamp/not supplied). Be sure to attach the lamp cover securely otherwise, your LCD projection TV will not turn on. For details on lamp replacement, see "Replacing the Lamp"...
  • Page 12 Introducing the Sony LCD Projection Notes on the LCD To enjoy clear pictures Projection "IV Bc sure not to allow sunlight or light from a lamp to shine directly onto the screen. The screen surface is easily scratched. Do not rub. touch, or tap it with a sharp or abrasive object (see "'Use of the Cleaning...
  • Page 13 Sony collects the used lamps. Please put the used lamp in the lamp box and give it to your Sony dealer where you bought the lain F. Do not touch the front g_assof a new lamp or the glass of the lamp receptacle.This may reduce picture quality or lamp life.
  • Page 14 Introducing the Sony LCD Projection Turn off the power switch on the LCD projection TV and after several minutes, unplug the power cord. The cooling fan will continue to blow for about two minutes after turning the power off:) Do not touch the front glass of a new lamp or the glass of the lamp receptacle.
  • Page 15 Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV Loosen the two screws that secure the lamp, then pull out the lamp. Fhe lamp is very hot immediately after use. Never touch the front glass _fthe lamp or the surrounding parts. Loosen the two screws with the...
  • Page 16 Mount the front panel in the order of@ to @, as shown in the illustration. Consult your Sony dealer for a Son}/XL-2OOOU replacementlamp lake great care when replacing the lamp or plugging in/unplugging the connecting cords If you handle them roughly, the LCD...
  • Page 17 Contents The box contains your new LCD projection TV, a remote control and two AA batteries. No peripheral cables are included. If you intend to add additional equipment to your LCD projection TV, please check the hookup instructions for your desired setup before you begin.
  • Page 18 Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Carrying Your LCD Projection Carrying the LCD projection TV requires at least two people. Do not grasp the pedestal or the front panel of the LCD projection TV. otherwise these parts nflght break o_ When moving the LCD projection TV.
  • Page 19 Installing and Connecting the L CD Projection TV To Prevent the LCD Projection TV from Falling Down Pay special attention to children around the LCD projection TV. If children should climb onto or push the LCD projection TV or its stand, it may fall down.
  • Page 20 Installing and Connecting the L CD Projection TV Recommended Viewing Area The picture quality may be affected by your viewing position. For the best picture quality, install your LCD projection TV within the areas shown below. Sit at least 2.2 m (approx. 7 ft.) away from your LCD projection TV.
  • Page 21 Y - Green PI_ iCm Cb or B Y_ - Blue P_ _CR. C, orR Y_ - Red CONTROL S cable CONTROL S connections are exclusive to Sony products and allow greater control of all Sony eqmpmem. Push into connection.
  • Page 22 Installing and Connecting the L CD Projection TV LCD Projection TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Menu The fronl panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus without Controls the use of a remote control. Pressing MENU brings up the on-screen menus.
  • Page 23 Installing and Connecting the L CD Projection TV LCD Projection Rear and Side Panel Connectors Rear of LCD projection TV CONVEWflER ¢3 LeR side of LCD projection TV VIDEO 2 IN (Continued)
  • Page 24 AUDIO OUT Connects to the left and right audio inputs of your audio or fVAR/FIX_ video component. L (MONO) R CONTROL S To control other Sony eqmpment with the LCD projection N/OUT TV's remote control, connect the CONTROL S IN jack of...
  • Page 25 Installing and Connecting the L CD Projection TV Basic Connections (Connecting Cable TV or Antenna) Connecting Directly The connection you choose depends on the cable found in your home. Newer to Cable or an homes are equipped with standard coaxial cable see m): older homes...
  • Page 26 Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Cable and Antenna If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find this set up convenient. CATV cable {No connection TO CONVERTER) Rear of LCD projection TV CONVERTER Antenna cable VHF/UHF Select CABLE or antenna...
  • Page 27 Installing and Connecting the L CD Projection TV Using a coaxial cable, connect the cable box's OUT jack to the LCD projection TV's AUX iack. Cable box =D_ el_ ®,';o_:c::'_'_ " 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) CONVERTER Signal CATV cable (unscrambled channels) VHF/UHF '-_ Pressing ANT on the remote control switches between the channels...
  • Page 28 Cable box Also. set Cable to ON in the Channel menu (see page 62). '._ Your Sony remote control can be programmed to operate your cable box (see"Programming the Remote Control" on 3age771. To change channels using the cable box. set your LCD projection TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on the cable box channel output.
  • Page 29 Installing and Connecting the L CD Projection TV Connecting a VCR and Cable Use this hookup You have cable TV that does nor require a cable box. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections• Connect the cable TV cable to the VCR's IN [ack.
  • Page 30 Use the LCD projection TV remote control to change channels on your cable box when the signal is scrambled. To program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box, see "'Programming the Remote Control" on page 77. Use the LCD projection...
  • Page 31 Installing and Connecting the L CD Projection TV VMC-810S/820S [nOt supplied) VIDEO (yellow) (not supplied) ALtDIO_L (white) YC-15V/30V S VIDEO AUDIO_R {red) Coaxial cable ¢3 VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO_L (white) AUDIO*R (red) VIDEO Cable box SVID_ Rear of LCD p_ojection TV If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO use a VIDEOcable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEOcable Youwill not be able to changechannels on the VCR.Set your LCD...
  • Page 32 Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing If you connect two VCRs, you can record from one VCR to the other while using your LCD projection TV to monitor what is being recorded. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections, Using AUDIO and VIDEO cables, connect the playback...
  • Page 33 Installing and Connecting the L CD Projection TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections• Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver's SATELLITE IN jack. Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite receiver's AUDIO and S VIDEO 0UT jacks to the LCD projection TV's AUDIO...
  • Page 34 Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Disconnect all power sources before making any connections, Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver's SATELLITE IN jack. Connect the CATV cable to the VCR's VHF/UHF 1N jack.
  • Page 35 Installing and Connecting the L CD Projection TV Connecting an Audio Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections• Using audio cables, connect the LCD projection TV's AUDIO OUT (VAR/ FIX) jacks to the audio receiver's audio LINE IN jacks. Rear of LCD projection TV ¢D ¢3...
  • Page 36 Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors This is the preferred hookup to use ifi Your DVD player has component (Y. B-Y. R-Y _iacks. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using three separate component video cables, connect the DVD player's Y.
  • Page 37 Installing and Connecting the L CD Projection TV Connecting a DVD Player with AIV Connectors Use this hookup if: Your DVD player does not have component (Y, PB, PR) jacks. 5" If your DVD player hasvideo component output connectors: for best oicture quality use the connection described on page 36 Disconnect all power sources before making any connections•...
  • Page 38 Installing and Connecting the L CD Projection TV Connecting a Digital TV Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections, Be sure to read the Using three separate component video cables, connect the Digital Set-top box manual, Set-top box's Y.
  • Page 39 Installing and Connecting the L CD Projection TV Connecting a Camcorder For easy connection of the camcorder, the LCD projection TV has side Audio and Video inputs [shown below _. However. if you prefer, you can also connect the camcorder to the LCD projection TV's rear Audio and Video IN 5"...
  • Page 40 Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Connecting an AV Receiver For greater control of all audio and video eqmpmenr, connect an AV receiver• '-_ Change "Video Label" for the VIDEO1 input to "Receiver" [see page 681 Disconnect all power sources before making any connections, Connect the coaxial cable from the incoming...
  • Page 41 Installing and Connecting the L CD Projection TV Using the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL S allows you to control your LCD projection TV system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. In addition to allowing to conrrol multiple devices with one remote...
  • Page 42: Control

    Installing and Connecting the LCD Projection TV Setting Up the LCD projection TV Automatically After '..ou finish connecting your LCD projection TV, you can ran Auto Setup to set up your channels. The Auto Setup screen appears when you turn your LCD projection TV on for the first time after installing it.
  • Page 43 ¸¸ ¸ The following table describes the buttons on the remote control that are for more advanced functions. Button Descriptions MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore the sound. time in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the LCD projection TV to remain on before shutting off automatically.
  • Page 44 FAVORITES Displays the Favorite Channels list. For details, see "Using Fa VOl:tte Channels" on page 49. RESET Press when in a menu to reset the settings to the factor 3 defaults. POWER Turn on and off the LCD projection TV and other attdio/ buttons video equipment you lrave progran_'ned...
  • Page 45 TV Sound _MTSI options: Stereo. Auto SAP. and Mono. CODE Used for programming the remote control to operate non- Sony video eqmpment, For details, see "Programming Remote Control" on page 77, POWER Press to turn on the DVD/VCR player you have...
  • Page 46 Many TV features can be accessed directly through the remote control. following will explain the function of some of the buttons found on your remote control. Buttons for LCD Projection Activates the remote control for use with the LCD projection Operations Press to change between the VHF/UHF...
  • Page 47 Press to display the channel number, current time and channel label (if setL To turn the display off. press DISPLAY again [] Press repeatedly to scroll through available video inputs: TV. VIDEO VIDEO 2. VIDEO 3. VIDEO 4. VIDEO 5 and VtDEO If you select Skip as a Video Label in the Setup menu, your LCD projection TV will skip the video input you selected see "Video...
  • Page 48: Channels

    When you have connected the DTV receiver_ you can enjoy digital T_ programs. This LCD projection TV is capable of receiving the 1080i. 720p"_ 4t_op and 480i digital TV formats. this LCD projectmn TV is not capable of displaying a n_t_ve 720p formal signal.
  • Page 49 The Favorite Channel feature lets you select programs from a list of favorite channels that you preset. ,_2 Your FavoriteChanneloptions can be set automatically/or manually The factory setting for FavoriteChannel is Auto. When FavoriteChannel is set to Auto the last eight channels selected with 0-9 buttons will be set as FavoriteChannel options.
  • Page 50 Twin View enables you to watch two programs at the same time. You can also change the size of both the left and right pictures. Activating Twin Pictures Make sure your LCD projection TV is tuned to a working channel. Press Press (_1 agam (or press @'},.
  • Page 51 Hookupsthat affect your ability to use Twin View: - If you are viewing all channels through the cable box the Twin View feature will not work. The cable box only unscrambles one signal at a time so the right picture will be the same as the left picture - You can watch a scrambled cable channel and another video source.
  • Page 52 Changing The zoom feature lets you change the size of the left and right pictures. Picture Size Move the Move the joystick joystick left to right to aci1vate activate the left the right picture picture (if not _if not already activated.
  • Page 53: Channel Index

    The FREEZE button allows you to temporarily capture a program's picture. You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers. reclpcs, ClC. When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press FREEZE. The LCD projection TV switches to Twin View mode and displays "'frozen"...
  • Page 54 Scrolling Channel Index allows you to view and select from all receivable channels scrolling on the screen without leaving the current channel. '_ Scrolling ChannelIndex will not function when Parental Lock is activated. Prcss 0. rhc currcnt channel will be reduced in size and displayed on the left in nnrmal motion picture format.
  • Page 55 To enlarge the selected channel into the left frame, press again. l_hc selected channel will be displayed in normal motion picture, the sound also switches to this channel. Press The selected channel will be enlarged for normal viewing. Press again to resume normal viewing.
  • Page 56 Wide Screen Mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several Wide Screen Modes (16:9 aspect ratio). Press WIDE MODE repeatedly to toggle through the following Screen Mode settings. You can also access the Screen Mode settings in the Wide menu. For details, see page 64.
  • Page 57 Openin 9 a_'_dchoosing a mer_u Press MENU to display the menu screen. Move the joystick to the desired menu icon and press @ to select it. Use the joystick to scroll through the features. See the specific menu page for instructions on moving through the menu.
  • Page 58 Ue_'ng €he Menus Using the Wdeo Menu _e selectt__e V_deo f_en_ PressMENU. Move thejoystick totheVideo _oon_ andpress _. Use the joystick to scroll through the features. Press _ to select a feature. that feature's adjustmcm appears. Use the joystick to make the desired adjustments.
  • Page 59: Menu

    Us#_g _he Menus Color Temp Choose from three color temperatures: Whit_ Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint. ln[gnSl[I Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint, cldil_[men[ Warm Select to give the white colors a red tint. CineMotion Obtains a smooth picture...
  • Page 60 Using the Audio Menu To selec_ t_m Audio Nen_ Prcss MENU. Move the joystick to the Audio icon _ and press @. Usc thc joystick to scroll through the options Press _ to select an option, l_hat option's semngs appear. Use the joystick to scroll through the settings.
  • Page 61: Menu

    Us#_g _.heMenus Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo. ENo ) stereo bilingualand Auto-SAP Select to automatically switch the LCD projection t/_OnO TV to second audio programs when a signal is program,s received, df no SAP signal is present, the LCD projection TV remains...
  • Page 62 Usin# the Men#s Usm# the Channel Menu To select the Charmel Ne_u Press MENU. Move the joystick to the Channel icon _ and press Use the joystick to scroll through the features. Press _,_ to select a feature. rhat feature's options appear.
  • Page 63 Using the Menus _p£_on Descrip#o_ Channel 'Fix" your LCD projection TV's channel Usefid when you semng to 3 or 4 and use the cable box. VCR or _ave a cable box satellite receiver to change channels. Select one ur satellite of these settings if you have connected...
  • Page 64 Usin# the Menus Usin the Wide Menu ro sel_ct tt_o W_de rc_er_u Press MENU. Use the joystick to mevc to the Wide icon _ and press @, Move the joystick to scroll through the features. Press _ to select a feature. "...
  • Page 65 Us#_g _.heMenus 4:3 Default Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture, to fill the 16:9 Select the derauu screen, keeping the original _mage as much as Screen Mode to possible. us_ _or 4:3 Normal Select to return the 4:3 picture to normal NOIIFCCN mode.
  • Page 66: The Remote Control

    UM_g the Me_us Using l mer l enu ro select t__e 1 _mer mnm_ Press MENU. Move the joystick to the rimer icon _ and press 9" To settheCurren_ T_me Use the joystick to selecl "'Current Time", then press If it is currently Daylight Saving Time.
  • Page 67 UsMg the Menus Using #;e Setup lvlen To select the Setup _r_u Prcss MENU. Move the joystick to the Setup and press Use the !oystick to scroll through the features. Prcss _ to select a feature. • That feature's options appear.
  • Page 68 Video Labe Allows you to label the audio/video components you cormected to the LCD projectlon TV so you can identify them when using TV/VIDEO. When in the Setup menu's Video Labe! feature. use the joystick to highlight an input to label, then press select it.
  • Page 69 Usin# the Menus Using the Parent The Parent menu allows you to set up the LCD projection TV to block Menu progranls according to their content and rating levels. These ratings arc assigned by a federal rating board. Not all programs rated.
  • Page 70 Move the joystick up or down to select U.S.A. or Canada according the country you reside in. and press Move the joystick down to select "Parental Lock". and press @. Move the joystick up or down to select a desired rating, and press @. If you select Child.
  • Page 71 UMr_g the Menus The Parent menu includes the following options. If you are not familiar Opf#OR Des_;r_pt#ot_ with the Parental Guideline Parental Lock Parental lock is off, No programs are blocked rating system, you should Turn rotings on from viewing, select Child.
  • Page 72 Ush'_# _he &lie#us Using Custom If you want to select the ratings to be blocked from Custom. follow the Rating Options procedure below. Perform the steps 1 to 8 in "To select the rating" on page 69 to display the Parental Lock options.
  • Page 73 Us#_g _he Men#s" Move the joystick left. then down_ to select "TV Rating" or "Prograrn.- and press l'he "TV Rating" setting menu appears. Move the joystick up or down to select the rating to be blocked, press l_he t_ indicator automatically appears beside the selected rating and all "higher"...
  • Page 74 Move the joystick left or right to select the extender to be viewed, and press _..appears beside the selected extender, indicating that the programs that match the extender can be viewed. lfyou press _ again, if] is displayed to show that the programs that match the extender...
  • Page 75 Using the Menus C_SfZO[r_ _atley vpl_og_a If you selected U.S.A. as the country of residence on page 70. the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (lfyou selected Canada. page 76.) To ensure maximum blocking capability, the age-based ratings should be blocked.
  • Page 76 Car_ad_ar_ cus_tom sat_r_g options If you selccted Canada as thc country of rcsidence on page 70. the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (lfyou selected U.S.A.. see page 75.) Opt_or_ /3 _ssn_c uos English Rating All children. Children 8 years and older General progralr_ung_ Parental...
  • Page 77 Code Number Beta, ED Beta VCRs 8 mm VCR VHS VCR DVD Player If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the LCD projection TV's remote control, use the following procedures to program the remote control.
  • Page 78 L..I In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your component with the Sony remote control. In this case. use the component's own remote control unit.
  • Page 79 Manufacturer Code Minolta 305. 304 Wards 327.328.335. VCRs 331.332 Mitsubishi 323. 324. 325. Manufacturer Code Yamaha 314.330.336. Sony Multitech 325. 338. 321 Admiral Zenith 314. 336. 337 M. WardI Alwa 338. 3aa Olymplc 309. 308 DVD Players Manufacturer Code Aud!o Dynamic 314.
  • Page 80 Other information Operating Other Components with Your LCD Projection Remote Control Operating a VCR Open the panel and move the slide switch to the AV input you coded for this device. Yo Do This Press Turn on/off POWER green button (inside the panell CH +t- Change...
  • Page 81 Other tnfermation Operating a Cable To De This Press Turn on/off SAT/CABLE (POWERI Select Cable SAT/CABLE [FUNCTION_ 0-9 buttons. ENTER Select a channel CH +t- Change channels JUMP Back to previous channel Operating a Satellite To Do This .o. Press Receiver Turn on/off SAT/CABLE (POWER...
  • Page 82 (see page 13), if your LCD projection TV does not turn or,. and a red light keeps flashing, your LCD projection TV may need service. Call your local Sony Service Center. Remote control Batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.
  • Page 83 Other Information Problem Possible Remedies Only snow and noise +_1 Check the Cable setting in the Channel menu see "Cable" on page 62). appear on the screen Check the anterma/cable connections Make sure the channel is broadcasting programs. Press ANT to change the input mode €see page 46L Dotted lines Adjust the antenna.
  • Page 84 Other information Problem Possible Remedies Fhere is no twin picture or it is C.l Be sure your twin picture is set to a video source/channel that has a program amng. just stahc You may be tuned to a video input with nothing connected to it.
  • Page 85 (see page 13 ). The LANP indicator flashes. The lamp for the light source burns out. Replace it with new one (see page 13 ,. If the LCD projection TV is not recovered after correcting the problems. contact with qualified Sony personnel.
  • Page 86 Other information Specifications Projection System 3 LCD Panels. i lens projection system LCD Panel 1,35 inch TFT LCD panel Approx, 3.15 million dots (1.049.088 pixelst Projection Lens High Performance. large diameter hybrid lens F2.4 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Antenna Lamp UHP lamp.
  • Page 87 Other Information Supplied Accessories Remote Control RM-Y910 AA Batteries 2 supplied for remote control Cleaning Cloth Hex key wrench Brackets with screws Optional Accessories Stand SU-60DX XL-2000U Lamp AV Cable VMC-810/820/830 Audio Cable RKC-515HG Control S Cable RK-G69HG VMC-10/30 Component Video Cable AV Receiver STR-V555ES...
  • Page 88 index Connecting Audio receiver 35 Activating a Twin View screen AV receiver 40 Adding channels to the channel list 63 Cable box 26=28. 30--31 Adjusting audio, Steady Sound 60 Cable or antenna 25 ANT button Camcorder 39 Antenna. connectmg Digital TV Receiver 38 Audio menu 57.
  • Page 89 Front Panel Controls Presctung channels FUNCTION buttons IWHITE } 44 Problems. troubleshooting 82-85 Hookups Ratings setting 69--71 Hue. adjusting vmwmg blocked programs 71 Rear panel controls and connections 23.24 Remote control Image Revision buttons reside panel 45 [npms, labeling Function ofbuttor_s 46 Installation of the projection TV 25-41...
  • Page 90 Treble. adjusting 82-85 Troubleshooting TV function button FV power button TV/VIDEO button 44 Fwin View activating a picture 50 descnbed 9 using 50 using with TV remote control 80 with cable box. connecting 30 wlth cable, connecting 29 with satellite receiver, connecting 34 Video inputs, labeling Video menu 57.