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Flat Panel Color TV KE-37XS910/KE-42XS910
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4-097-685-11 (1)
Flat Panel Color TV
Operating Instructions
KE-37XS910
KE-42XS910
Printed on 100% recycled paper.
Printed in Japan
2003 Sony Corporation
KE-37XS910/42XS910
4-097-685-11 (1)
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WARNING Note on Caption Vision To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in moisture. accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules. Note to CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to CAUTION Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) that provides RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specif
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Installing CAUTION s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the ventilation The following SONY appliance(s) for use only with the following TV openings. STAND or WALL-HANGING RACK UNIT. Use with other TV STAND or WALL-HANGING RACK UNIT is capable of resulting in instability s Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place subject to causing possible injury. excessive dust or mechanical vibration. s Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 5°C (41°F). s If the TV is
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Cleaning Clean the AC power plug regularly. Important If the plug is covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its insulation may deteriorate and result in fire. Unplug the AC power plug and clean it Safeguards regularly. Before using your TV, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. For the set with a three-wire grounding type AC Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions plug placed on the set or described i
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Ventilation holes Water and Moisture Do not insert anything in the ventilation holes. If Do not use power-line operated sets near metal or something flammable enters, it may result in water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, fire or electric shock. kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. It may result in fire or electric shock. Cleaning Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry soft cloth. To Accessories remove dust from the screen, wipe it gently w
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Ventilation Outdoor use The slots and openings in the TV are provided for necessary ventilation. To Do not install this unit outdoors. If the unit is exposed to ensure reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these rain, it may result in fire or electric shock. If the unit is slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. exposed to direct sunlight, the unit may heat up and it may damage the unit. Unless proper ventilation is provided, the unit may gather dust
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Antenna Grounding According to the National Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself since opening the Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Replacement Parts Antenna lead-in wire When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that Ground clamps have the same characteri
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Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the p
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Contents Introducing the TV Welcome...............................................................................................13 Package Contents..........................................................................13 Features .........................................................................................13 Setting Up the TV Overview ..............................................................................................15 TV Controls and Connectors.......................
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Operating a VCR............................................................................54 Operating a Satellite Receiver .......................................................54 Operating a Cable Box...................................................................55 Operating a DVD Player.................................................................55 Using the Features Overview ..............................................................................................57 Watching TV
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Using the Parent Menu .......................................................................92 Selecting Parent Options ...............................................................92 US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options...............................93 Viewing Blocked Programs ............................................................93 Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options ....................94 Viewing Blocked Programs ....................................................
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Introducing the TV Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Sony Flat Panel Color TV. This manual is to be used with the following models: s KE-37XS910 s KE-42XS910 Package Contents The package contains the following: s Flat panel display unit s Remote control (RM-Y1001) and two size AA batteries s AC power cord s Antenna cable s Cord clamp and four clamp rivets s Two clamp screws s Cleaning cloth s Operating Instructions These items are all you need to set up and operate the TV in its basic confi
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level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity) to create up to three custom palettes. ™ ™ Multi-Image Driver (MID -XU): (Twin View ) Allows you to watch two programs side by side. You can watch pictures from two different sources (1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i) simultaneously. (Only the left Twin View window can display 1080i, 720p, and 480p sources.) ™ CineMotion : Provides an optimized display by automatically detecting film content and applying a reverse 3-2 pulldown process. Mov
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Setting Up the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV. Topic Page(s) TV Controls and Connectors 16-19 Installing the TV 21 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna 23-28 Connecting Optional Equipment VCR and Cable 30 VCR and Cable Box 32 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 34 Satellite Receiver 36 Satellite Receiver and VCR 38 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 40 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 42 Digital TV Set-Top Box with Compone
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TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel PICTURE OFF TIMER STANDBY POWER 1234 5 Item Description 1 PICTURE OFF When lit, indicates that the Picture Off feature is activated. LED For details, see page 65. 2 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 set is turned off. For details, see page 97. 3 STANDBY LED Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode. The LED does not light up when the main power is turned off. If t
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Setup Right Side Panel POWER 1 CHANNEL 2 VOLUME 3 INPUT 4 5 PRO 6 Item Description 1 Main POWER Press to turn on and off the main power of the TV Set. 2 – CHANNEL + Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either CHANNEL. 3 – VOLUME + Press to adjust the volume. 4 INPUT Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV’s video inputs. 5 Memory Stick When lit, indicates that the Memory Stick is being read. access indicator (D
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Left Side Panel To open the slide cover VIDEO IN 2 1 S VIDEO VIDEO L 2 (MONO) R AUDIO Item Description 1 S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your camcorder or VIDEO IN 2 other video equipment that has S VIDEO. Provides better picture quality than composite video (2). 2 VIDEO/ Connects to the composite A/V output jacks on your L (MONO)/R camcorder or other video equipment. AUDIO If you connect a monaural VCR or camcoder, connect the VIDEO IN 2 audio output to the AUDIO L (MONO) jack o
