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This document is for the remote control RM-Y905 MODELS: KP-48V80, KP-53V80, KP-61V80 Please keep this notice with the instruction manual. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Remote Control In the instructions that follow, we will refer to the buttons on your remote control. Keep this flap unfolded and use this page for reference. SYSTEM OFF (for SAT, page 53) (page 23) MUTING DVD/ SAT/ POWER CABLE VCR/DVD/MDP operation FUNCTION...
Using the S-Link Function ... 16 Using the S-Link function without a Sony AV receiver ... 16 Using the S-Link function with a Sony AV receiver ... 17 Basic Set Up ... 18 Using the Remote Control ... 18 Setting Up the Projection TV Automatically ...
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the projection TV, below the Sony logo, on the sticker, and also on the TV box (white label). Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Using This Manual Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) We recommend that you carefully review the contents of the following four sections in the order provided to ensure that you fully understand the operation of your new projection TV. Installing and Connecting the Projection This section guides you through your initial set up.
Installing • To prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the ventilation openings. • Do not install the projection TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration. • Avoid operating the projection TV at temperatures below 5°...
Y - Green or B–Y) - Blue or R–Y) - Red S-Link/CONTROL S cable Sony cable for S-Link and CONTROL S connections. These features are exclusive to Sony products and allow greater control of all Sony equipment. Push into connection.
(CATV) channels by pressing ANT on your remote control. Notes: • You may be able to program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box. (see “Operating a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (SAT)” on page 53) •...
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Connecting a cable TV system/ antenna to a VCR Attach the coaxial cable from the incoming cable connection or antenna to VHF/UHF IN on the VCR. Using a coaxial cable, connect VHF/UHF OUT on the VCR to VHF/UHF on the projection TV.
Note: • To view scrambled channels through the cable box, select the video input which the cable box is connected to by pressing TV/ VIDEO. * If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Connecting a satellite receiver (SAT) and a VCR Connect the cable from the satellite antenna to the satellite receiver. Attach the coaxial cable from the incoming cable connection or antenna to VHF/UHF IN on the VCR. Using a coaxial cable, connect VHF/UHF OUT on the VCR to VHF/UHF on the projection TV.
Connecting a DTV (digital television) receiver Before connecting, be sure to read the Operating Instructions of the DTV receiver. Attach the coaxial cable from the roof antenna to VHF/UHF on the DTV receiver. Using three yellow VIDEO cables, connect Y, P and P of VIDEO OUT on the DTV receiver to Y, P...
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Connecting a camcorder Use this connection to view a picture directly from your camcorder. Using AUDIO and S VIDEO* cables, connect AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT on the camcorder to AUDIO and S VIDEO IN inside the drop-down panel on the front of the projection TV (White-AUDIO Left, Red-AUDIO Right**).
Connecting two VCRs for tape editing By connecting a second VCR to MONITOR OUT, you can record a program being played by the primary VCR to the second VCR or perform tape editing and dubbing. Connect the VCR intended for playback using the connection instructions on page 6 of this manual.
Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Connecting a DVD Player (Upper illustration) Using an AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect AUDIO and S VIDEO IN on the projection TV to AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT on the DVD Player (White-AUDIO Left, Red- AUDIO Right).
Connecting an AV receiver For greater control of all audio and video equipment, connect an AV receiver. Perform as described in “Connecting a cable TV system/antenna to a VCR” on page 6. Using a VIDEO cable, connect VIDEO 1 IN on the projection TV to MONITOR OUT on the AV receiver.
“Audio Out” is set to “Variable” in the Audio menu. (see “Audio Out” on page 32) Connecting a Sony SAVA series speaker system Use this connection to control the speaker’s Dolby Pro Logic surround system and super woofer mode with the remote control.
Using the AUDIO cable supplied with the speaker to AUDIO (VAR/FIX) OUT on the projection TV. Using the CONTROL S cable, connect CONTROL S IN on the speaker to CONTROL S OUT on the projection TV. Connecting an amplifier that supports Dolby Pro Logic decoder If you use an amplifier with a Dolby Pro Logic decoder instead of the projection TV’s...
S-Link is a Sony innovation designed to make the Sony components work together. It allows you to automatically switch the projection TV’s input mode to video when you press the play button on the Sony S-Link VCR. Using the S-Link function without a Sony AV receiver Connect the Sony VCR (DVD).
Sony AV receiver Using a VIDEO cable, connect VIDEO 1 IN on the projection TV to MONITOR OUT on the Sony AV receiver. Using an AUDIO/VIDEO cable, connect TV OUT on the projection TV to TV AUDIO and VIDEO IN on the AV receiver.
Basic Set Up Using the Remote Control Inserting the batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the remote control’s battery compartment. Notes: • Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an extended period.
Setting Up the Projection TV Automatically The AUTO SET UP feature will allow you to set the on-screen language and set all receivable channels. The AUTO SET UP feature does not apply for installations that use a cable box for all channel selection.
Basic Set Up (continued) Press CHANNEL + to preset channels automatically. – CHANNEL A u t o P r o g r a m “Auto Program” appears and the projection TV starts scanning and presetting channels automatically. While scanning, the received channel will be displayed on the sub screen.
Using Your New Projection TV Watching the TV Many TV features can be accessed directly through the remote control. The following chart will explain the function of some buttons found on your remote control. Using the White Labeled Buttons for Projection TV Operations TV (FUNCTION) Activates the remote control for use with the projection TV.
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Using Your New Projection TV (continued) Using the White Labeled Buttons for Projection TV Operations Press repeatedly to scroll through available video inputs: TV/VIDEO TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4 and VIDEO 5. If you select “Skip” as a “Video Label” in the Set Up menu, your projection TV will skip the video input you selected.
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Using the White Labeled Buttons for Projection TV Operations Press repeatedly to scroll through available displays: XDS (Extended Data Service) (under the cover) Displays a network name, program name, program type, program length, program description, call letters and time of the show if the broadcaster offers this service.
Using Your New Projection TV (continued) Watching Two Programs at One Time — PIP The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature allows you to view two channels simultaneously, one in the full size “main” picture and one in a smaller “window” picture. You can move the window picture to any location on the screen.
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Using the Yellow Labeled Buttons for PIP Operations Press to select the TV channel on which the symbol “b” is displayed. (for details, see “Watching the TV” on page 21) JUMP Speed Surf 1 Press and hold CH + or – to change the channel number rapidly. and ENTER 2 Release to display the desired channel.
Using Your New Projection TV (continued) Watching Two Programs at One Time — P&P (Twin View The Picture-and-Picture (P&P) feature allows you to view two channels simultaneously, both in a reduced size screen. The main picture will appear on the right. The symbol “b”...
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Using the Yellow Labeled Buttons for P&P Operations Press to alternate sound between the right and left pictures. The symbol “ AUDIO appear for a few seconds to indicate which picture’s sound is being received. INDEX This is useful when you need to copy down information that appears on the TV’s FREEZE screen.
Using Your New Projection TV (continued) Using CHANNEL INDEX You can use the CHANNEL INDEX feature to display multiple channels and select one directly. Channels used for CHANNEL INDEX will come directly from the TV’s list of receivable channels (those set during Auto Program or through the Channel Set Up menu).
Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) Learning Menu Selection Use the MENU button to access a menu and use the joystick to alter the settings. Use the following example to learn how to modify settings. Press the MENU button. The main menu appears. V i d e o M o d e : V i v i d...
Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) Using the Video Menu V i d e o M o d e : V i v i d P i c t u r e A d j u s t m e n t T r i n i t o n e : H i g h N o i s e R e d u c t i o n : O f f...
Using the Audio Menu A u d i o T r e b l e B a s s Sliders B a l a n c e M T S / S A P : S t e r e o A u t o V o l u m e : E f f e c t : T r u s u r r o u n d...
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Useful when you want to use your remote control to control the output of a separate audio system. ”SAVA SP Control” can only be set when Sony SAVA speaker system is SAVA SP Control connected to the AUDIO (VAR/FIX) OUT connectors and “Speaker” is set to Controls Sony “SAVA SP.”...
Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) Using the Channel Set Up Menu C h a n n e l S e t U p C h a n n e l C a p t i o n F a v o r i t e C h a n n e l : A u t o C h a n n e l S k i p / A d d A u t o P r o g r a m C a b l e :...
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Channel After AUTO SET UP, you can erase unnecessary Skip/Add channels from the channel preset memory. With the Channel Skip/Add window open: Skips unnecessary 1 Move the joystick up or down to select the desired channels. channel. You can view the channel that is selected with the Channel Skip/Add menu in the sub screen.
Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) Setting and Selecting Favorite Channel The Favorite Channel feature of your projection TV enables easy access to the eight channels that you preset (or the last channel that you were watching). Your Favorite Channel options can be set automatically or manually.
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Changing Favorite Channel choices You have the option of returning to the Favorite Channel screen to adjust any of your favorite channel choices. Simply proceed as described in “Setting Favorite Channel manually” (skip step 2 if “Manual” is already selected). When you reach step 3, select the position you want to change and press .
Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) Using the Set Up Menu S e t U p P a r e n t a l C o n t r o l C a p t i o n V i s i o n : C C 1 L a n g u a g e : E n g l i s h V i d e o L a b e l...
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If you select “Skip,” your projection TV will skip this connection when you scan through video sources using the TV/VIDEO button. This feature allows you to switch the input mode from the TV to a Sony VCR (MDP or DVD) and start Direct Play playing by only pressing the ( (playback) button on the remote control.
French. To block programs you feel are unsuitable for your children, you need to set the TV for the desired rating systems. Sony’s predetermined ratings are also available. See pages 47 to 50 for a description of the ratings.
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Move the joystick up or down to select “On,” and press P a r e n t a l C o n t r o l C o u n t r y : U . S . A . P a r e n t a l L o c k : R a t i n g : C h i l d...
Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) To unlock the Parental Control feature temporarily When you select a Parental Control program, no sound or picture except for a channel number will appear. The indicator is displayed. To view the program, follow the steps below.
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First, select a TV rating. Move the joystick up or down to select “TV Rating,” and press T V R a t i n g TV–Y TV–Y7 :FV _ TV–G :D _ L _ S _ V _ TV–PG TV–14 :D _ L _ S _ V _ TV–MA L _ S _ V _...
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Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) Repeat steps 8 and 9 for other extenders. All programs that match the ratings you select and higher, except for the extenders that were canceled, will be blocked. After setting of the TV rating is complete, move the joystick up or down to select “...
Move the joystick up or down to select the type of programs to be blocked, and press C u s t o m R a t i n g T V R a t i n g M o v i e R a t i n g U n r a t e d : V i e w A l l V i e w A l l...
Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) Move the joystick up or down to select the rating you want to block, and press The selected rating appears. Canadian English Rating E n g l i s h R a t i n g S e l e c t r a t i n g Move Select...
42) What the Ratings Mean Ratings in U.S.A. Sony’s predetermined ratings These are original ratings that Sony predetermined according to the viewer’s age. Each rating allows you to view the certain programs, as follows. See pages 48 and 49 for a description of each rating.
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Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) U.S. movie ratings U.S. movie ratings are for movies (including those shown on TV) rated according to the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) Guidelines. G (General Audiences—All Ages Admitted): In G-rated films no strong words are used, the violence is at a minimum, nudity and sex scenes are not present, nor is there any drug use.
There may be some profanity, violence or brief nudity in these programs. Ratings in Canada Sony’s predetermined ratings These are original ratings that Sony predetermined according to the viewer’s age. Each rating allows you to view the certain programs, as follows.
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Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued) G (General Audience): Will contain very little violence, either physical or verbal or emotional. There may by some inoffensive slang, no profanity and no nudity. PG (Parental Guidance): Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for younger children.
Press CODE SET, DVD/VTR (FUNCTION), and the 0-9 buttons to enter the manufacturer’s code number (see the following chart), then press ENTER. For example, to operate a Sony 8mm VCR: FUNCTION CODE SET DVD/VTR If the remote control doesn’t work •...
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Toshiba Tips z • In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your non-Sony video equipment with the supplied remote control. In this case, please use the equipment's own remote control. • When you remove the batteries, the code number may revert to the factory setting.
Press CODE SET, SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION), and the 0-9 buttons to enter the manufacturer’s code number (see the following chart), then press ENTER. For example, to operate a Sony satellite receiver: FUNCTION CODE SET SAT/CABLE...
Counting the number of flashes helps you inform qualified Sony personnel of the projection TV’s condition. • Press POWER on the projection TV to turn it off, then inform qualified Sony personnel or the above Direct Response Center of the number of flashes.
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Cannot receive upper channels • Make sure “Cable” is “Off” in the Channel Set Up menu. (see “Cable” on page 35) • Use “Auto Program” to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV’s memory. (see “Auto Program” on page 35) (UHF) when using an antenna No color •...
Specifications Projection system 3 picture tubes, 3 lenses, horizontal in-line system Picture tube 7-inch high-brightness monochrome tubes (6.3 raster size), with optical coupling and liquid cooling system Projection lenses High performance, large diameter hybrid lens F1.05 Television system American TV standard Channel coverage VHF: 2–13/UHF: 14 –69/CATV: 1 –...
(SAT) ... 7 H, I satellite receiver (SAT) and Hook Ups ... 4 VCR ... 8 Hue ... 30 Sony SAVA series speaker J, K system ... 14 Joystick ... 18, 29 two VCRs ... 11 JUMP button ... 22 VCR ...
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TV/VIDEO button ... 22 TV/VTR button ... 23 If, after reading this instruction manual, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony projection TV, please call one of the following numbers (English only). V, W connection ... 6, 8, 11 operation ...