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- Page 1 100 Hz Digital Projection TV Operating Instructions Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety Information” section of this manual. Retain this manual for future reference. KP-44DX2 ©2003 by Sony Corporation 4-095-661-11 (1)
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Page 2: Notice For Customers In The United Kingdom
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction Thank you for choosing this Sony 100 Hz Digital 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. • Information on a feature. -
Page 4: Safety Information
Repeated extended daily usage of the same image, or programme can also result in this occurrence which is not covered by the Sony warranty. -
Page 5: Overview
Checking the Accessories supplied 2 Batteries (AA size) 1 RF Loopthrough 1 Remote control (RM-948) Overview... -
Page 6: Overview Of Remote Control Buttons
For double-digit programme numbers, enter the second digit within 2.5 seconds. selected (the last channel watched for at least 5 seconds). b) If Media Selector is switched to VCR: For Sony’s VCR double-digit programme numbers, e.g. 23, press -/- - first and then the buttons 2 and 3. -
Page 7: Overview Of Projection Tv Buttons
Overview of Projection TV Buttons On/Off switch Standby indicator Press on the mark Selecting Input source S video Input jack Video Input Audio Input jacks Headphones jack Programme Up or Down Buttons (Select TV channels) Volume control buttons 1Auto Convergence Button: Press this button to adjust the colour registration. -
Page 8: Installation
Connecting the Aerial and VCR One RF Loopthrough cable is supplied. The rest of connecting cables are not supplied. The Scart lead is optional. If you use this optional connection it can improve picture and sound quality when using a VCR. •... -
Page 9: First Time Operation
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 choose the language of the menu screen and search and store all available channels (TV Broadcast). However, if you need to change any of these settings at a later date, you can do that by selecting the appropriate option in (Set Up menu) or by pressing the Auto Start Up Button Connect the Projection TV plug to the mains socket (220-240V AC, 50Hz) -
Page 10: Adjusting Colour Registration (Convergence)
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 Press on the mark Press The Auto Convergence function works for about 10 seconds. -
Page 11: Basic Operation
Selecting Digital or Analogue mode Press the DIGITAL/ button on the remote control to switch between Digital and Analogue mode. To check if you are watching a Digital or Analogue mode press the momentarily at the top of the screen. The Programme Index table The “Programme Index table”... - Page 12 b) The Category pop-up list The “Category” pop-up list allows you to quickly search for a programme by choosing from different categories of programmes. With the “Channel Index menu” on screen, press the YELLOW button to display the “Category” pop-up list. The following categories are available: Favourite Choice...
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Page 13: Menu Systems
Introducing and Using the different Menu systems Your projection TV uses an On-Screen Display menu system to guide you through the operations. This projection TV has 2 different Menu Systems as follows: a) "General TV Menus" This menu system is available when watching both, Digital and Analogue channels. The displays of this menu system will help you to alter the picture settings, sound settings etc. -
Page 14: The General Tv Menus
The General TV Menus (for Digital and Analogue channels) This menu system will help you to get the most from your TV, helping you to change the picture settings, sound settings, etc. On Screen Display Guide for the “General TV Menus” MENU Picture Adjustment Picture Adjustment... -
Page 15: The Picture Adjustment Menu
The Picture Adjustment Menu MENU Picture Adjustment Picture Adjustment Picture Mode Picture Mode Personal Contrast Contrast Brightness Brightness Colour Colour Sharpness Sharpness Reset Reset Noise Reduction Noise Reduction AUTO Select: Select: Enter Menu: Picture Mode This option allows you to customise the picture mode based on the programme you are watching. -
Page 16: The Sound Adjustment Menu
• If you select “Dolby Virtual” on the “Effect” option, the “Auto Volume” option will automatically be switched to “Off” and vice versa. * The “BBE High Definition Sound system” is manufactured by Sony Corporation under license from BBE Sound, Inc. It is covered by U.S. Patent No. 4,638,258 and No. 4,482,866. The word “BBE” and BBE Symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. -
Page 17: The Features Menu
The Features Menu MENU Picture Adjustment Picture Mode Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Reset Noise Reduction AUTO Select: Enter Menu: Features Features Sleep Timer Sleep Timer Auto Format Auto Format AV2 Output AUTO AV2 Output PIP Input PIP Input PIP Position PIP Position Select: Enter Menu:... - Page 18 AV2 OUTPUT This option allows you to select the source to be output from the Scart connector record from this Scart any signal coming from the projection TV or from an external equipment connected to the Scart connector If your VCR supports SmartLink, this procedure is not necessary. To do this: Once you have entered into the “Features”...
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Page 19: The Set Up Menu
The Set Up Menu MENU Picture Adjustment Picture Mode Personal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Reset Noise Reduction AUTO Select: Enter Menu: Set Up Set Up Set Up Set Up Language Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Language Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Programme Sorting Programme Sorting Programme Sorting Programme Sorting... - Page 20 AV PRESET This option allows you to designate a name to the external equipment you have connected to the input sockets of this projection TV. To do this: Once you have entered into the “Set Up”menu as it is explained in the previous page and after selecting the option, press the rear Scarts and AV3 for side connectors).
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Page 21: The Digital Menus
The Digital Menus This menu system gives you information on the programmes currently being shown as well as the those programmes which are on next. It also allows you to customise the Digital side of you TV. • The “Digital Menus” are only available when watching Digital Channels. •... -
Page 22: The Digital Info Menu
The Digital INFO Menu Tue 18 Mar Channel 5 15:27 The Wright Stuff Pickid Lake 09:05-09:25 09:05-09:25 American talk show. Today's guests are sporting a variety of "faice" books. Subtitles Audio REC/Timer Set-up DIGITAL INFO DISPLAY This display gives you a brief description of the next programme in the schedule. To do this: Press the button. -
Page 23: The Digital Set-Up Menu
The Digital Set-up Menu Digital Set-up Tue 18 Mar Channel 5 15:27 Main Menu Favourite Programme The Wright Stuff Pickid Lake Wallpaper 09:05-09:25 09:05-09:25 Parental Control Auto Tuning Detail Set-up American talk show. Today's guests are sporting a variety of BLUE CAM Set-up "faice"... - Page 24 PARENTAL CONTROL In order to use the “Parental Control” feature you must first set your PIN code. This option allows you to set an age limit for programmes on the TV. If any films or programmes classed above the age limit you have set are broadcast, you will be requested to enter your PIN code before viewing is allowed.
- Page 25 DETAIL SET-UP This option access to a new menu window which contains the following features: “Manual Tuning”, “PIN Code”, “Software Download” and “System Information”. All these features are explained from next page on. CAM SET UP Always switch the TV off before inserting or removing the CAM. This option allows you to access a Pay Per View service once you have obtained a Conditional Access Module (CAM) and a viewing card.
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Page 26: The Digital Detail Set-Up Menu
The Digital Detail Set-up Menu Tue 18 Mar Channel 5 15:27 The Wright Stuff Pickid Lake 09:05-09:25 09:05-09:25 American talk show. Today's guests are sporting a variety of "faice" books. Subtitles Audio REC/Timer Set-up BLUE Main Menu Favorite Programme Wallpaper Parental Control Auto Tuning Detail Set-up... - Page 27 Press the BLUE button to return to the “Digital Set-up” menu or press the MENU button to exit from this menu. SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD Periodically Sony issues updates for the software that controls your TV. This option allows you to automatically receive updates free through your existing aerial. To do this: Once you have entered into the “Detail Set-up”...
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Page 28: Analogue Teletext
Analogue Teletext Teletext is an information service transmitted by most Analogue 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. -
Page 29: Digital Teletext
Digital Teletext • The “Digital Teletext” is only available when watching Digital channels. • If the TV is not already in Digital mode, press the DIGITAL/ • Many Digital broadcasters now provide a Digital Teletext service in the form of a dedicated Teletext channel. This Digital service includes high quality text and graphics along with advanced navigation options. -
Page 30: Epg (Electronic Programme Guide)
Tue 18 Mar All category 15:27 03 ITV channel 3 Pokemon 15:35 – 16:00 Tue 28 Nov The adventures of 10-year-old Ash in his quest to collect, tame and train the wild Pokemon and earn the title Pokemon Master Press i+ key to continue, OK key to preview. - Page 31 RECORDING PROGRAMMES To select a programme for recording or timed display: With the EPG menu on screen by pressing in the EPG menu that you wish to record, then press the OK button. The Timer screen appears. Press the RED button and your VCR will automatically record the selected programme when it starts (only if your VCR has SmartLink facility), or press the GREEN button if you wish the programme to appear on your TV screen when transmission begins.
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Page 32: Additional Information
Connecting Optional Equipment • Using the following instructions, you can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your projection TV. • Conecting cables are not supplied. CAM slot (unscrew and remove the cover. After inserting the CAM and the veiewing card, screw the cover again) Hi-fi Acceptable input signal... -
Page 33: Using Optional Equipment
Additional Information when connecting equipment Connecting a VCR We recommend you connect your VCR to the C socket using a scart lead. If you do not have a scart lead, use the “Manual Programme Preset” section on page 20 to tune in the channel of the VCR test signal to TV programme number “0”. Also refer to your VCR instruction manual to get the VCR test signal. -
Page 34: Remote Control Configuration For Vcr/Dvd
Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD In it’s default condition this remote control will operate the basic functions of this Sony TV, Sony DVDs and most Sony VCRs. To control VCRs and DVDs of other manufacturers (and some Sony VCR models), please complete the following steps: •... -
Page 35: Optimum Viewing Area
Optimum Viewing Area For the best picture quality, try to position the projection TV so that you can view the screen from within the areas shown below. Horizontal viewing area Vertical viewing area (Optimum viewing position) (Optimum viewing position) Additional Information... -
Page 36: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications TV system: I/DVB-T Colour system: SECAM, NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In) MPEG 2 MP@NL Channel Coverage: UHF B21-B69 Projected picture size: 44” (approx. 112 cm. measured diagonally) Rear Terminals • 1 21-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input, TV audio/video output. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
TV flashes even though the EPG is not programmed to record. • If you continue to experience problems, have your projection TV serviced by qualified personnel or you can contact the Sony UK Digital Helpline on 0870 600 1717. • Never open the casing yourself. Solution •... -
Page 38: Television Analogue Channel Guide For United Kingdom
Television Channel Number Guide for Analogue channels Only the main transmitters are listed. Information regarding the regional sub-relay channel numbers can be obtained by contacting The BBC Engineering Information Dept., Telephone Number 020 7852 5040. MAIN TRANSMITTERS BBC1 BBC2 London & South East Bluebell Hill Crystal Palace Dover... -
Page 40: Index
Fastext 28 Favourite programme 12, 23 Fine tuning for analogue channels 20 Fuse, replacing 2 http://www.sony.net Sony España, S.A. Printed in Spain G, H, I, J, K Guide, On Screen Display Guide for Digital menus 21 Guide, On Screen Display Guide for...