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4-088-416-42 (1)
R
100 Hz
Projection TV
GB
Instruction Manual
KP-44PX2U
©2002 by Sony Corporation
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02pag2KP44PX2U.fm Page 2 Tuesday, January 14, 2003 4:27 PM NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e. marked with 2 or @) must be used. When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted with a 5 AMP FUSE, otherwise the circuit should be protected by a 5 AMP F
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03GBKP44PX2U.fm Page 3 Tuesday, January 14, 2003 4:29 PM Introduction Thank you for choosing this Sony 100 Hz Projection TV. Before operating the projection 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 have to press to follow the sequence of the instructions. • Information on a feature. • 1,2... Sequence of instruc
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03GBKP44PX2U.fm Page 4 Tuesday, January 14, 2003 4:29 PM Safety Information Never push objects of any kind into the set as For environmental and safety reasons, it is this could result in a fire or electric shock. This set is to operate on a 220-240V AC recommended that the TV set is not left in Never spill liquid of any kind on the set. If supply only. Take care not to connect too standby mode when not in use. Disconnect any liquid or solid object does fall into the many a
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03GBKP44PX2U.fm Page 5 Tuesday, January 14, 2003 4:29 PM Overview of Remote Control Buttons 1 To Temporarily Switch Off TV: @£ Checking the Accessories Supplied Press this button to temporarily switch off TV (the standby indicator on the TV lights up). Press again to switch on TV from standby mode. To save energy we recommend switching off completely when TV is not in use. 1 @™ After 15 minutes without a sign
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03GBKP44PX2U.fm Page 6 Tuesday, January 14, 2003 4:29 PM Overview of Projection TV Buttons Programme Up or Down Buttons (Select TV channels) Volume control buttons Press on the Selecting On/Off mark . Input source switch Standby 1Auto Convergence indicator Button: S video Input jack Press this button to adjust the colour registration. For more details, please Video Input refer to the chapter “Adjusting Colour Registration (Convergence)” on page Audio 10. Inpu
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03GBKP44PX2U.fm Page 7 Tuesday, January 14, 2003 4:29 PM Connecting the Aerial and VCR Connecting cables are not supplied. or VCR OUT IN Scart lead is optional. GB For more details of VCR connection, please refer to the section “Additional information when connecting equipment” on page 21. Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Make sure you insert the supplied batteries using the correct polarities. Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an environmental friendly way.
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03GBKP44PX2U.fm Page 8 Tuesday, January 14, 2003 4:29 PM Switching On the Projection TV and Automatically Tuning The first time you switch on your TV, a sequence of menu screens appear on the TV enabling you to: 1) choose the language of the menu screen, 2) search and store all available channels (TV Broadcast) and 3) change the order in which the channels (TV Broadcast) appear on the screen. However, if you need to change any of these settings at a later date, you can
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03GBKP44PX2U.fm Page 9 Tuesday, January 14, 2003 4:29 PM 5 After all available channels are captured and stored, the Programme Sorting menu automatically appears on the screen enabling you to change the order in which the channels appear on the screen. a) If you wish to keep the broadcast channels in the tuned order, go to step 6. b) If you wish to store the channels in a different order: Programme Sorting Programme: 01 TVE2 1 Press the or button to select the programme number wit
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03GBKP44PX2U.fm Page 10 Tuesday, January 14, 2003 4:29 PM Adjusting Colour Registration (Convergence) Due to the earth’s magnetism, the picture might become undefined and you could see different colours on the outlines of the images. In that case, proceed as follows. Auto converge the Red, Green, and Blue Lines 1 Press on the mark , on the right side of the projection TV. 2 Press / button. The Auto Convergence function works for about 10 seconds. When the white cross disappears from the s
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03GBKP44PX2U.fm Page 11 Tuesday, January 14, 2003 4:29 PM On Screen display Menus Guide Picture Adjustment Picture Adjustment Picture Mode Personal Picture Mode Personal Contrast Contrast Brightness Brightness Colour Refer to the section "Picture Adjustment”, on page 12. Colour Sharpness Sharpness Reset Reset Noise Reduction AUTO AUTO Noise Reduction Select: Enter: Select: Enter Menu: Sound Adjustment Sound Adjustment Effect Natural Effect Natural Treble Treble Bass
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03GBKP44PX2U.fm Page 12 Tuesday, January 14, 2003 4:29 PM Menu Guide Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function PICTURE ADJUSTMENT Picture Adjustment Picture Adjustment Picture Mode Personal The “Picture Adjustment” menu allows you to alter the picture Picture Mode Personal Contrast Contrast Brightness Brightness adjustments. Colour Colour Sharpness Sharpness Reset Reset Noise Reduction AUTO Noise Reduction AUTO To do this: after selecting the item you want to alter pre
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03GBKP44PX2U.fm Page 13 Tuesday, January 14, 2003 4:29 PM Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function Picture Adjustment SLEEP TIMER Picture Mode Personal Contrast The “Sleep Timer” option in the “Features” menu allows you to Brightness Colour select a time period for the TV to switch itself automatically into the Sharpness Reset AUTO standby mode. Noise Reduction Select: Enter Menu: To do this: after selecting the option press , then press or to set the time period delay (max. of
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03GBKP44PX2U.fm Page 14 Tuesday, January 14, 2003 4:29 PM Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function Picture Adjustment PIP INPUT Picture Mode Personal Contrast The “PIP Input” option in the “Features” menu allows you to select Brightness Colour the source you want to watch in the “PIP” screen. Sharpness Reset Noise Reduction AUTO To do this: after selecting the option, press . Then press Select: Enter Menu: repeatedly or to select the desired source AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or TV. Fina
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03GBKP44PX2U.fm Page 15 Tuesday, January 14, 2003 4:29 PM Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function PROGRAMME SORTING Picture Adjustment Picture Mode Personal The “Programme Sorting” option in the “Set Up” menu allows you Contrast Brightness Colour to change the order in which the channels (TV Broadcast) appear on Sharpness Reset the screen. Noise Reduction AUTO Select: Enter Menu: To do this: after selecting the option, press and then proceed in the same way as in step 5 b) of
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03GBKP44PX2U.fm Page 16 Tuesday, January 14, 2003 4:29 PM Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function Picture Adjustment MANUAL PROGRAMME PRESET Picture Mode Personal The “Manual Programme Preset” option in the “Set Up” menu Contrast Brightness Colour allows you to: Sharpness Reset Noise Reduction AUTO Select: Enter Menu: Set Up Set Up Set Up Set Up Language Auto Auto T Tuning uning Language Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Programme Sorting Programme Sorting Programme Sortin
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03GBKP44PX2U.fm Page 17 Tuesday, January 14, 2003 4:29 PM Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function Picture Adjustment RGB CENTRING Picture Mode Personal Contrast When connecting an RGB source, such as a “PlayStation”, you may Brightness Colour need to readjust the horizontal position of the picture. If this is the Sharpness Reset Noise Reduction AUTO case, you can adjust it through the “RGB Centring” option in the “Detail Set Up”. Select: Enter Menu: To do this: while watching an
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03GBKP44PX2U.fm Page 18 Tuesday, January 14, 2003 4:29 PM Teletext Teletext is an information service transmitted by most TV stations. The index page of the teletext service (usually page 100) gives you information on how to use the service. To operate teletext, use the remote control buttons as indicated below. • Teletext errors may occur if you use a channel (TV Broadcast) with a weak signal. • After 5 minutes viewing the same teletext page and without any button being pressed, the brightn
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03GBKP44PX2U.fm Page 19 Tuesday, January 14, 2003 4:29 PM NexTView* *(depending on availability of service). NexTView is an on-screen electronic programme guide, providing you with programme information for different broadcasters. When looking for information you can search by theme (sports, art, etc...) or date. If wrong characters appear when viewing NexTView, use the menu system to enter the “Language/Country” menu (see page 14) and select the same language as the NexTView is broadcasted
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03GBKP44PX2U.fm Page 20 Tuesday, January 14, 2003 4:29 PM Connecting Optional Equipment Using the following instructions, you can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your projection TV. S VHS/Hi8 DVC camcorder D VCR VCR 8mm/Hi8/ DVC C camcorder E B A F To avoid DVD G picture distortion: Hi-fi Do not connect VCR equipment to E and F connectors at the same time. H Acceptable input signal Available output signal A No inputs Audio signal. B Audio/video and RGB signal Video/audi
