Sony Bravia KDS-55A3000, KDS-50A3000, KDS-60A3000, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...vision after reading your Operating Instruction manual and Quick Setup Guide Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at http www sony com tvsupport or to speak with a support representative United States 1 800 222 SONY 7669 Canada 1 877 899 SONY 7669 Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase Please Do Not Ret...

Page 2: ...cold to a warm location or if the room temperature changes suddenly the picture may be blurred or show poor color due to moisture condensation In this case please wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate before turning on the TV s To obtain the best picture do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight It is recommended to use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling...

Page 3: ... Box 13 PC 15 Other Equipment 16 Using HDMI Control for BRAVIA Theatre Sync 17 4 Setting Up the Channel List Initial Setup 18 Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls Indicators 19 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control 19 Remote Control and TV Controls 19 Indicators 24 Programming the Remote Control 25 Operating Sony Brand Video Equipment 25 Programming Non Sony Video Equipment 2...

Page 4: ...amaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped s Be sure to observe the TV s For Safety section on page 5 Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna is installed follow the precautions below An outdoor anten...

Page 5: ...p and a serious injury may be caused Be sure to follow the instructions mentioned below s Carry the TV with the specified number of persons see page 8 s Hold the TV tightly when carrying it s Before carrying the TV disconnect any accessories or cables For Safe Operations Always switch off by pressing POWER button on the remote or the TV first to ensure proper lamp cooling process Caution Do not us...

Page 6: ... upgrading to HD programming To learn more about HDTV visit http www sony com HDTV Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can enjoy crisp clear images smooth movement and high impact visuals from 1080 HD signals When you compare a high definition signal to a standard analog signal you will notice a big difference The 1080 HD signals provide more than twice the vertical resolution of the standard TV ...

Page 7: ...the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control Settings timer picture sound screen and other options see page 32 for customization options TV Channels available channels are displayed on the vertical Category Object Bar External Inputs cable satellite VCR DVD players or other inputs can also be selected from the Category Object Bar for the External Inputs Product Support Clock Timers Sound Scre...

Page 8: ...asping the top with the other hand If you have connected cables and cords be sure to unplug them before moving the TV To ensure the safety of children and the TV keep children away from the TV during installation Climbing on or pushing the TV or its stand may cause it to fall and may damage the TV As a protective measure secure the TV as follows Using the TV stand with support belts Sony strongly ...

Page 9: ...ainst a Wall 12 inches approx 30 cm 4 inches 10 cm 4 inches 10 cm Never install the TV as follows Air circulation is blocked Air blown into cooling fan Recommended Viewing Area Model Viewing distance KDS 50A3000 KDS 55A3000 KDS 60A3000 min 6 6 ft approx 2 0 m min 6 8 ft approx 2 1 m min 7 0 ft approx 2 2 m 65 65 65 65 65 65 min min 6 6 ft 6 6 ft app approx 2 0 m 2 0 m 50 50 55 inches min 6 8 ft ap...

Page 10: ...eplaced when the Lamp Indicator flashes or the screen becomes darker Your TV also has a function to display a message Projection lamp is nearing end of life Please replace the lamp to let you know that the lamp has reached its expected lifespan Note the following s After turning on your TV it may take a while one minute or less before the picture appears s When the projection lamp wears out the sc...

Page 11: ... than composite video 3 connection If both composite video and S VIDEO are connected S VIDEO signal has priority 3 VIDEO IN 1 2 3 VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your A V equipment such as a VCR or other video equipment VHF UHF CABLE 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 PC IN DMex SERVICE S VIDEO VIDEO MONO AUDIO AUDIO R L R L L R Y PB PR L R DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL AUDIO OUT...

Page 12: ...this is the case connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15 HD15 cable with ferrite core If the picture is noisy flickering or not clear adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 36 8 HDMI IN 1 HDMI R AUDIO L HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface provides an uncompressed all digital audio video interface between this TV and any HDMI equipped audio video equipment su...

Page 13: ...n the cable and over the air antenna programming as indicated below Be sure to set the Cable setting to On or Off in the Channel settings for the type of input signal you choose see page 39 You can also enjoy high definition programming by subscribing to a high definition cable service or a high definition satellite service For the best possible picture make sure you connect this equipment to your...

Page 14: ...L R AUDIO AUDIO RGB Side of TV AUDIO R red AUDIO L white Audio cable DVI to HDMI cable HD cable box HD satellite box CATV Satellite antenna cable 1 1 2 2 3 DMex SERVICE S VIDEO VIDEO MONO AUDIO AUDIO R L R L Y PB PR VHF UHF CABLE VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN 1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i Component video cable Side of TV CATV Satellite antenna cable PB blue AUDIO L white AUDIO R red HD cable box HD satellite...

Page 15: ... the screen For the best picture quality it is recommended to use the signals boldfaced in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency from a personal computer In plug and play signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be detected automatically PC reboot may be necessary PC 1 2 3 PC IN L R AUDIO AUDIO RGB HD15 HD15 cable analog RGB Audio cable stereo mini plugs Side of TV Connect to an HDMI...

Page 16: ...720p 480p 480i VIDEO MONO AUDIO AUDIO R L R L L R Y PB PR L R DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO AUDIO RGB VAR FIX DVD player Personal computer Digital satellite receiver VHF UHF CABLE Digital audio equipment Analog audio equipment A V Receiver Home Theater Digital recorder VCR Camcorder Blu ray Disc Player PS3 Game system Digital cable box Side of TV Audio system Personal computer Camcorder ...

Page 17: ...uctions for that equipment HDMI Control Available with Your TV Once the supported equipment is connected the following operations are available Turn off the equipment automatically when you turn off the TV When the connected equipment is turned on by One Touch Play the TV will automatically turn on and select the respective HDMI input Automatically turn on equipment listed under the External Input...

Page 18: ... back on The Auto Program may be canceled while the channels are being scanned Press RETURN first then press either B b on the remote control highlight Yes to cancel or No to resume Auto Program To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the XMB or refer to the Initial Setup described on page 43 To run Auto Program see page 39 To Add Digital Ch...

Page 19: ... displays the time in minutes Off 15min 30min 45min 60min 90min or 120min that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off To cancel Sleep Timer press SLEEP repeatedly until Off appears 3 FUNCTION Buttons The FUNCTION button indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which external equipment the remote control is operating When the remote control is set to operate the external equip...

Page 20: ...ilable in your region 9 SOUND Press to cycle through different sound settings Dynamic for enhanced treble and bass Standard for spoken dialog and Custom to customize the sound settings including the Sound Booster setting 0 FAVORITES Press once to display the stored favorite channel list You can store up to 30 channels in your Favorites list How to Add to Favorites While tuned to the channel you wa...

Page 21: ... and off the Theater Mode The picture settings will be set for a cinema like experience and the audio will be switched to the audio output of the attached speakers of your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be connected by an HDMI connection to your TV see page 16 for details qf VOL Press to adjust the volume qg MUTING Press to mute the sound Press again or...

Page 22: ...k frame surrounding the picture with all input formats Button Description ws 4 3 Original source Standard definition source 16 9 Original source High definition source m m Wide Zoom Wide Zoom Normal Normal Full Full Zoom Zoom Incoming PC signal Less than 16 9 PC format Incoming PC signal 16 9 PC format m m Normal May not be available in some formats Normal May not be available in some formats Full...

Page 23: ...based on input and content Motion Enhancer can only be set for the current input When Digital Rating is selected an icon appears to inform you of the current program s digital rating wj HOME Press to display the TV Home Menu XMB to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings TV channels and External Inputs list see pages 7 and 30 Press HOME again to exit the XMB wk CH Press to scan throu...

Page 24: ...even if the TV is turned off For details see page 32 3 LAMP LED The projection lamp has burned out Replace it with a new one see page 44 4 POWER LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned on Also lights up in red during the diagnostics 5 IR Infrared Receiver Receives IR signals from the remote control Do not place anything near the sensor as its function may be affected ...

Page 25: ...s programmed correctly and five times if it is not To Confirm the Programming If you can turn on and off the equipment by pressing the green button then the programming is complete If not try the next code listed In some cases you may not be able to program your remote control If this is the case use your equipment s own remote control Any one of the FUNCTION buttons can be programmed to operate o...

Page 26: ...achi 304 305 306 338 Instant Replay 308 309 JC Penney 304 305 309 314 330 336 337 JVC 314 336 337 345 346 347 Kenwood 314 332 336 337 LG 332 LXI SEARS 305 330 332 335 338 Magnavox 308 309 310 Marantz 314 336 337 Marta 332 Memorex 309 335 Minolta 304 305 Mitsubishi MGA 323 324 325 326 Multitech 321 325 338 NEC 314 336 337 Olympic 308 309 Optimus 327 Orion 317 Panasonic 306 307 308 309 Pentax 304 30...

Page 27: ...the remote control to operate the VCR STB FUNCTION Turn on off POWER INPUT SELECT INPUT Select a channel 0 9 ENT Change channels CH Record z Play H Stop x Fast forward M Rewind the tape m Pause X press again to resume normal playback To Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate the DVD DVD FUNCTION Turn on off POWER If you have a DVD changer to skip disc F1 Play H Stop x Pause X press a...

Page 28: ...select DVD V v B b Record VCR z Change channels VCR CH or 0 9 ENT using tuner Adjust tracking VCR CH during tape playback Index search To Do This Press INPUT SELECT INPUT MENU ON OFF HOME To Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate the DVD HDD DVD FUNCTION Turn on off POWER Select the HDD Select the DVD F1 F2 Play H Stop x Pause X Search the picture forward or backward M or m during pl...

Page 29: ...pecify the next chapter mark Stop x Pause X Record z Open the Favorites List FAVORITES Open the Guide OPTIONS Open Main Menu HOME Move highlight cursor V v B b Select item Close on screen display RETURN Page CH Open the RECORDINGS List TOP MENU To Do This Press ...

Page 30: ...vary depending on the situations and conditions applied Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed Watching TV Select a channel You can also select a TV channel using the number 0 9 or CH buttons see remote control section pages 20 and 23 Accessing the Equipment Connected to Your TV Watch a movie play a game record a program or work on your PC Assign a label using the Label Inputs feature...

Page 31: ... Press RETURN or HOME to exit Settings Available channels are listed under the TV icon Select inputs from Video1 2 3 Component 1 2 HDMI 1 2 3 PC under the External Inputs icon Available TV settings and features are listed under the Settings icon CC Product Support page 32 Clock Timers page 32 Picture page 32 Sound page 34 Screen page 35 Video Options page 37 Audio Options page 38 Channel page 39 C...

Page 32: ... well as a specified volume at the specified time you set After this is executed the TV will turn off at the specified time you set 1 Use the V v B b button to highlight the Timer icon and press 2 Press to select On to set the timer 3 Use the V v B b button to set the following Day of the Week Time Duration Channel and TV On Volume 4 Press RETURN to display the confirmation screen 5 Select Yes or ...

Page 33: ... in a brightly lit room Medium With this option the brightness is about the standard level Low With this option the screen is dimmed but contrast is at a maximum It is suitable for TV viewing in a room with low lighting Min With this option the brightness is at the minimum level Picture Increases or decreases picture contrast Brightness Brightens or darkens the picture Color Increases or decreases...

Page 34: ... Wide or Standard Live Color Makes colors more vivid and reproduces clear skin tones White Balance Adjusts the color temperature color by color Detail Enhancer Enhances the details of the picture Edge Enhancer Enhances the outline of the picture Picture settings for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control then selecting Picture from the OPTIONS menu Picture settin...

Page 35: ...trol Sound settings for PC Timings HDMI or PC input are the same as all other input modes see above for details Screen Settings This television s picture is slightly overscanned on the screen to prevent artifacts or lack of picture at screen edge caused by television signal or other video sources Wide Mode Wide Zoom Fills the screen with minimum distortion Normal Displays the 4 3 picture in its or...

Page 36: ...to hide the edge of the picture Screen Position Adjust the Vertical positioning by pressing V v Press B b to adjust the Horizontal positioning The Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment Screen Position is available only when Wide Mode is set to Zoom Vertical Size Adjusts the vertical size of the picture Press B b and press to adjust Vertical Size is available on...

Page 37: ...even if you have changed the setting Motion Enhancer is not available when Game Text Mode is set to On Motion Naturalizer The picture movement will become more fluid and natural by setting the appropriate mode Mode 1 Suitable for movie content If the picture flickers switch to Off Mode 2 Suitable for content with fast action scenes such as sports etc Off Turns off Motion Naturalizer CineMotion Aut...

Page 38: ...ption to match the output color space within the output signal from the equipment connected to the HDMI or component input jacks Select sYCC when using the equipment that supports x v Color Setting is fixed to sRGB when the input signal is HDMI RGB even if sYCC is selected Color Matrix Allows you to reproduce the color difference signals It is recommended that you leave this at the factory default...

Page 39: ...Channel Settings Cable On For receiving cable channels via cable TV provider Off For using an antenna You should run Auto Program after changing the Cable setting Auto Program Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels Channel scanning will be based on On Off of Cable setting 1 Select Auto Program 2 Select OK to start Auto Program When Auto Program is completed th...

Page 40: ...ext2 Text3 Text4 Displays network station information presented using either half or the whole screen if available Digital CC For both analog EIA 608 and digital EIA 708 closed caption options Select from Service 1 6 and CC1 4 advanced digital closed caption options Display Options Customizes the Closed Captions CC displays with Text Character Size Character Style Character Color Character Opacity...

Page 41: ...loaded ratings Custom Customizes Parental Lock with downloadable digital ratings Unrated Available only when Country is set to U S A Allow Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating Block Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating If you block unrated TV programs be aware that the following types of programs may be blocked programs broadcast from another...

Page 42: ...mming French Rating G General programming 8 ans Not recommended for young children 13 ans Not recommended for ages under 13 16 ans Not recommended for ages under 16 18 ans Programming restricted to adults U S A Rating See TV Rating under U S A for details External Inputs Settings Label Inputs You can label your inputs with the name of equipment you have connected To assign your own label or Skip t...

Page 43: ...r displaying all the on screen settings Info Banner Displays the program name and the program information such as program title and program rating if available from the broadcaster when option is set to On Select Off for minimal display information Selecting Off will not completely disable the banner display Info Banner also appears on the screen each time the channel is changed or DISPLAY on the ...

Page 44: ...op inside the lamp unit but the lamp unit is designed to contain all of the broken glass pieces inside the lamp unit s This TV s lamp contains mercury and should be disposed of properly Consult your local authorities regarding safe disposal The material contained in this lamp is similar to those of a fluorescent lamp so you should dispose of it in the same way 1 Turn off the power on the main unit...

Page 45: ...tabs in the slot from the left side Slide the lever to the right and then turn the screw clockwise to secure the door If the lamp is not securely reattached the self diagnostic function may be triggered and the POWER LED blinks six times see page 24 9 Put the outside lamp cover back in its place Replace the cover inserting it from the right side Press the clamp on the left side to secure the cover...

Page 46: ...lease contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance http www eiae org s Do not leave the used lamp near flammable materials or within the reach of children s Do not pour water onto the used lamp or put any object inside the lamp Doing so may cause the lamp to burst For replacement lamp information visit U S residents http www sonystyle com tv Canadian residents http www sony...

Page 47: ...from the External Inputs list The banner display will disappear when there is no video input for a certain period of time Press DISPLAY on the remote control to redisplay the banner Poor picture The quality of the images is not as good as what I saw at the store Picture quality depends on the signal content See Quick Setup Guide supplied to display the best possible picture for that signal Double ...

Page 48: ... will be deactivated if you run the Auto Program see page 39 Suddenly the picture gets smaller The picture gets smaller during the commercials this is due to the method the provider broadcasts their contents When HD content channels switch to SD definition content commercials the picture may be small with a black border Black box on screen You have selected a text option and no text is available s...

Page 49: ...on How to Replace the Lamp and follow the directions on replacing the lamp Use only the lamp designated for your TV model After the lamp is replaced select the Lamp Replacement option in the General settings The replacement lamp does not light up The lamp door or lamp might not be securely attached Repeat the steps on page 44 to ensure that they are both installed securely The cooling fan is loud ...

Page 50: ... Signal format 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p AUDIO 500 mVrms 100 modulation Impedance 47 kilohms HDMI IN 1 2 3 HDMI Video 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p 1080 24p Audio Two channel linear PCM 32 44 1 and 48 kHz 16 20 and 24bits Dolby Digital AUDIO HDMI IN 1 only 500 mVrms 100 modulation Impedance 47 kilohms AUDIO OUT 500 mVrms 100 modulation Fixed 1 Vrms at the maximum volume setting Variable PC IN D sub ...

Page 51: ...37 Motion Naturalizer 37 Movie Rating 41 MPEG Noise Reduction 33 MTS 38 MUTING button 21 N Noise Reduction 33 O OPTIONS button 23 P Password 40 PC IN jack 12 Phase 36 Photo Color Space 38 Picture 33 PICTURE button 23 Picture Mode 32 Pitch 36 POWER button 21 POWER LED 24 Power Saving 43 R Rating 41 Remote control programming 25 26 Reset 33 34 36 49 RETURN button 20 RGB Dynamic Range 38 S S VIDEO ja...