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Flat Panel Color TV KDE-37XS955/KDE-42XS955/KDE-50XS955
2-148-836-12 (1)
Flat Panel Color TV
Operating Instructions
KDE-37XS955
KDE-42XS955
KDE-50XS955
Printed on 100% recycled paper.
Printed in Japan
2004 Sony Corporation
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Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. Contacting Sony If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or 1-877-899-SONY (7669) (Ca
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WARNING NOTIFICATION Installing To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not This equipment has been tested and found to s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. comply with the limits for a Class B digital block the ventilation openings. device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. s Do not install the TV in a hot or humid These limits are designed to provide reasonable place, or in a place subject to excessive protection against harmful interfere
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CAUTION Use the following SONY appliance(s) only with the following Important WALL-MOUNT BRACKET. Use with other WALL-MOUNT BRACKET may cause instability and result in possible injury. SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO. Safeguards KDE-37XS955 Before using your TV, please read these instructions completely, and keep KDE-42XS955 this manual for future reference. KDE-50XS955 Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the unit or described in the operating instruc
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Cleaning Ventilation holes Clean the AC power plug regularly. Do not insert anything in the ventilation holes. If metal or something flammable enters, it may result in fire or If the plug is covered with dust and it picks up electric shock. moisture, its insulation may deteriorate and result in fire. Unplug the AC power plug and clean it regularly. For the unit with a three-wire grounding type AC Cleaning plug Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this unit. This plug will only fit in
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Dispose of used batteries Optional accessories To preserve our environment, dispose the used batteries according to your Observe the following when installing the TV using a local laws or regulations. stand or wall-mount bracket. If the TV is not secured properly, it may fall and cause injury. Damage requiring service s Be sure to follow the operating instructions If the surface of the TV cracks, do not touch it until you unplug the AC supplied with your stand or wall-mount bracket power co
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s Leave some space around the unit. Otherwise, adequate AC power cord air-circulation may be blocked causing overheating and cause fire or Unplug the AC power cord when moving the unit. damage the unit. Do not move the unit with the AC power cord plugged in. It may damage When installing the unit on the wall the AC power cord and result in fire or electric shock. 7 30 cm (11 /8 inches) Preventing from toppling over Take measures to prevent the unit from toppling over and causing injury. To pr
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Antenna Grounding According to the National Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 technician certifies in writing that he/she has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric Antenna lead-in wire shock or other hazards. Ground clamps Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the unit, ask
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Contents Contents Introducing the TV Welcome...............................................................................................11 Package Contents..........................................................................11 Features .........................................................................................12 Setting Up the TV Overview ..............................................................................................15 TV Controls and Connectors..............
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Using the Remote Control Overview ..............................................................................................55 Inserting Batteries...............................................................................55 Button Descriptions ............................................................................56 Programming the Remote Control.....................................................58 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control.........................60 Operating
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Using the Memory Stick Viewer About Memory Stick............................................................................75 Features .........................................................................................75 Memory Stick Compatibility............................................................76 Memory Stick Functionality ............................................................76 File Compatibility...........................................................................
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Other Information Overview ............................................................................................109 Glossary .............................................................................................110 Contacting Sony................................................................................111 Troubleshooting ................................................................................111 Twin View...............................................................
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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 KDE-37XS955 s KDE-42XS955 s KDE-50XS955 Package Contents The package contains the following: s Flat panel color TV s Remote control (RM-Y1004) and two size AA batteries s AC power cord s AC plug holder s Cable band (1) s Cable band screw (1) s AC cord clamp s Cleaning cloth s Operating Instructions s Quick Setup Guide s Warranty Card These items are all you ne
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Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include: s Integrated HDTV: You can watch digital television programs and enjoy the improved audio/video quality offered by these programs. ™ s 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 receive not only standard definition but also high ™ definition television. The CableCARD , which is provided by your ™ cable TV
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Welcome s Wide Screen Mode: Watch conventional 4:3 aspect ratio broadcasts in wide screen (16:9) mode. s Favorite Channels: Allows you to preview and select from 16 of your favorite channels. ® s Steady Sound : Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output between programs and commercials. ® s Memory Stick Viewer: Allows you to view on your TV screen digital images (JPEG) and movies (MPEG1) with background music (MP3) that are stored on Memory Stick media. s Component Video Inputs:
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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 Connecting the Power Cord 20-22 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna 23-27 Connecting Optional Equipment Making Video Connections 28 About Using S VIDEO 29 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 41 DVD Player with S VID
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TV Controls and Connectors Front panel PICTURE OFF TIMER STANDBY POWER Item Description 1 Speakers Outputs audio signal. (Left/Right) 2 PICTURE OFF When lit, indicates that the Picture Off feature is activated. LED For details, see page 56. 3 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 107. 4 STANDBY LED When in standby mode, the LED lights up in red. 5 POWER LED Lights up in g
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Setup Side panel Left side PRO Right side POWER STD/DUO CHANNEL VOLUME TV/VIDEO Item Description 1 Memory Stick When lit, indicates that the Memory Stick is being read. indicator (Do not remove the Memory Stick when the indicator is lit.) 2 Memory Stick Memory Stick insertion slot. For details, see “Inserting and slot Removing a Memory Stick” on page 78. 3 VIDEO 2 IN Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your camcorder or S VIDEO other video equipment that has S VIDEO. Provides better picture
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Rear panel For KDE-50XS955 AC IN OPTICAL OUT CableCARD VHF/UHF CABLE 6 R-AUDIO -L VIDEO IN 1 3 CENTER SPEAKER IN 180W ( 6 ) MAX R-AUDIO -L VIDEO S VIDEO (MONO) 4 CONTROL S IN OUT 5 R-AUDIO -L R-AUDIO -L YPB PR AUDIO OUT SUBWOOFER OUT HD/DVD IN ( ) ( ) VAR/FIX VAR (1080i/720p/480p/480i) Jack Description 1 AC IN Connects the supplied AC power cord. 2 DIGITAL AUDIO Connect to the optical audio input of a digital audio component that is PCM/Dolby Digital (OPTICAL) OUT compatible. (PCM/DOLBY*
