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KF-50SX200K

KF-42SX200K

©2003 by Sony Corporation

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing this Sony “Grand Wega” model.

Before operating the TV set, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

• Symbols used in the manual:

• Important information.

• Buttons shaded white on the remote control show the

• Information on a feature.

buttons you have to press to follow the sequence

of instructions.

•

1,2...

Sequence of instructions.

• Informs you of the result of the instructions.

Table of Contents

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................3

Safety Information ............................................................................................................................................................................................................4

Overview

Checking the Accessories Supplied ..................................................................................................................................................................5

Overview of TV Buttons.....................................................................................................................................................................................5

Overview of Remote Control Buttons ..............................................................................................................................................................6

Installation

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control ....................................................................................................................................................7

Connecting the Aerial and VCR........................................................................................................................................................................8

Stabilizing the TV set ..........................................................................................................................................................................................8

First Time Operation

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Switching on the TV set and Automatically Tuning......................................................................................................................................9

Menu System

Changing the Screen Format............................................................................................................................................................................11

Introducing and Using the Menu System......................................................................................................................................................11

On Screen display Menus Guide.....................................................................................................................................................................12

Using the Menu System:

Adjusting the Picture......................................................................................................................................................................................13

Adjusting the Sound.......................................................................................................................................................................................14

Using the Features menu ...............................................................................................................................................................................16

Manually Tuning the TV ...............................................................................................................................................................................17

Labelling a channel.........................................................................................................................................................................................18

Skipping programme positions ....................................................................................................................................................................19

Using the “Further Programme Preset” function ......................................................................................................................................20

Inputting your personal ID ...........................................................................................................................................................................21

Using the Demo Mode ...................................................................................................................................................................................22

Adjusting the H Centre picture for an RGB source ...................................................................................................................................23

Labelling and Selecting the screen format of Input Sources ....................................................................................................................24

Using Multi PIP (Picture In Picture) ............................................................................................................................................................25

Using PAP (Picture And Picture) .................................................................................................................................................................25

Teletext

.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................26

NexTView

.................................................................................................................................................................................................................28

Optional Connections

Connecting Optional Equipment ....................................................................................................................................................................30

Using Optional Equipment ..............................................................................................................................................................................31

Smartlink.............................................................................................................................................................................................................32

Remote Control of other Sony Equipment.....................................................................................................................................................32

Additional Information

Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD.............................................................................................................................................33

Replacing the Lamp ..........................................................................................................................................................................................34

Optimum Viewing Area...................................................................................................................................................................................35

Specifications......................................................................................................................................................................................................36

Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................................................................................37

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Safety Information

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 supply

recommended that the TV set is not left in

Never spill liquid of any kind on the set. If

only. Take care not to connect too many

standby mode when not in use. Disconnect

any liquid or solid object does fall into the

appliances to the same power socket as this

from the mains.

cabinet, do not operate the TV. Have it

could result in fire or electric shock.

checked immediately by qualified personnel.

Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover of

For your own safety, do not touch any part

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose

the TV. Refer to qualified service personnel

of the TV, power lead or aerial lead during

the TV to rain or moisture.

only.

lightning storms.

Do not cover the ventilation openings of the

Never place the TV in hot, humid or

To prevent fire, keep inflammable objects or

TV For ventilation, leave a space of at least

excessively dusty places. Do not install the

naked lights (eg candles) away from the TV.

10cm all around the set.

TV where it may be exposed to mechanical

vibrations.

Clean the screen and cabinet with a soft,

lightly dampened cloth. Do not use any type

Pull out the power lead by the plug. Do not

Take care not to place heavy objects on the

of abrasive pad, alkaline cleaner, scouring

pull on the power lead itself.

power lead as this could result in damage.

powder or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine,

We recommend you wind any excess lead

or antistatic spray. As a safety precaution,

around the holders provided on the rear of the

unplug the TV before cleaning it.

TV.

Place the TV on a secure stable stand. Do not

Unplug the power lead before moving the TV.

Do not cover the ventilation openings of the

allow children to climb on to it. Do not place

Avoid uneven surfaces, quick steps or

TV with items such as curtains or newspapers

the TV on its side or face up.

excessive force. If the set has been dropped or

etc.

damaged, have it checked immediately by

qualified service personnel.

Additional Safety Information

•When moving the TV set two persons are needed. To prevent

• This TV set incorporates the latest high-precision LCD technology.

damage DO NOT push on the speaker grills on each side of the

Even though the highest standards are applied in manufacture it is

screen. Do not grasp the front panels to prevent these parts from

still possible that a few black dots or bright points (red, green or

breaking off. Support the bottom of the screen with one hand

blue) may be visible on the screen under certain picture conditions.

while grasping the top part with the other hand.

It is not possible to remove them and this is not a fault condition.

•Do not block or cover the ventilation opening situated on the

• The screen of this TV set has an anti-reflection screen coating. To

bottom rear of the left hand side of the TV set. For ventilation,

avoid screen degradation, follow the advice given below:

leave a space of at least 10 cm from the wall.

• To remove dust from the surface of the screen, wipe with the

•If after transporting the TV set, directly from a cold to a warm

supplied cleaning cloth or a soft cloth.

location, or if the room temperature has changed suddenly,

• Clean the screen and cabinet with a soft, lightly dampened cloth.

pictures may be blurred or show poor colour over portions of the

Do not use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline cleaner, scouring

picture. This is because condensation has formed on the mirrors

powder or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine, or antistatic spray.

or lenses inside the TV set. Let the moisture evaporate before

As a safety precaution, unplug the TV before cleaning it.

using the TV set.

• Avoid touching the screen, and take care not to scratch the

•To obtain a clear picture, do not expose the screen to direct

surface with hard objects.

illumination or direct sunlight. If possible, use spot lighting

directed down from the ceiling.

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Safety Information

Overview

Checking the Accessories Supplied

s

1 Hexagon key2 Brackets

Two batteries

(AAA size)

2 Screws

1 Cleaning cloth

One Remote Control

(RM-905)

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Overview of TV Buttons

Lamp

indicator (see

page 34)

On/Off

Switch

Standby indicator:

• By pressing the On/

Off button on the

Remote Control to

turn the TV off, the

standby indicator

light up in red.

• By pressing the On/

Off on the TV set to

Headphone

turn the TV off, the

jack

standby indicator

lights up in amber.

S Video

Input jack

Video Input

jack

Volume control

Programme up

Audio Input

Input source

buttons

or down buttons

jacks

selection

(selects TV channels)

button

Overview

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Overview

Overview of Remote Control Buttons

To Temporarily Switch Off:

Press to temporarily switch off TV (the standby indicator

on the TV set lights

Muting the Sound:

Press to mute TV sound.

up in red). Press again to switch on TV from standby mode.

Press again to restore the sound.

After 15-30 minutes without a signal and without any button being pressed,

the TV set switches automatically into standby mode.

Selecting TV mode:

Press to switch off PAP,

Multi PIP, Teletext or video input.

VCR DVD on/off:

Press this button to switch

your VCR or DVD on or off.

Displaying the time:

Press to switch the time

Selecting Input source:

Press this button

display on or off (available only when teletext is

repeatedly until the input of the desired source

broadcast).

appears on the TV screen.

Displaying On Screen Information:

Press

to display all on-screen indications. Press again to

Selecting channels:

cancel.

If Media Selector is switched to TV or VCR, press

this button to select channels.

Media Selector:

For double-digit programme numbers, enter the

With this remote control you can operate not

second digit within 2.5 seconds.

only this TV but also the main functions of

your VCR or DVD.

a) If Media Selector is switched to TV:

Switch on the device you want to operate and next

Press this button to watch the last channel

press this button repeatedly to select the VCR, TV

selected (the last channel watched for at least 5

or DVD. A green light will be momentarily lit to

seconds).

indicate the chosen function.

Before the first time you want to control

b) If Media Selector is switched to VCR:

a DVD or VCR by using this remote

To select a double-digit programme on a Sony

control, you have to set it up depending on the

VCR, e.g. 23, press -/- - first and then the

brand of the device to be used. For more details,

buttons 2 and 3.

refer to chapter “Remote Control Configuration

for VCR or DVD” on page 33.

a) Recording button:

If Media Selector is switched to VCR, press this

a) PAP (Picture And Picture):

button to record programmes.

For more details, please refer to the section

b) Resetting to factory set levels:

“Using PAP (Picture And Picture)”.

Press, for a minimum of 3 seconds, to return the

b) Teletext:

picture and sound settings to the factory default

Buttons with green symbols are also used for

levels. This will also return the set to the install

teletext operation. For more details, please

condition and the “Auto Tuning” menu will

refer to the section “Teletext” of this manual.

appear on the screen. If this is the case refer to the

section “Switching on the TV set and

NexTView:

For more details, please refer to the section

automatically Tuning” (step 4) of this manual.

“NexTView” of this manual.

Freezing the picture:

Press this button to

Joystick:

freeze the picture. Press again to return to the

a) If Media Selector is switched to TV:

normal picture.

•When MENU is switched on, use these

buttons to operate the menu system. For

Selecting Screen format:

Press this button

details refer to “Introducing and Using

repeteadly to change the format of the screen (for

the Menu System” on page 11.

more details, please refer to the section “Changing

• When MENU is switched off, press OK to

the Screen format”) of this manual.

show an overview of all TV channels. Then

press or to select the channel and

Displaying Multi PIP (Picture In Picture):

then press button to watch the selected

Press to display Multi PIP mode. Press again to

channel.

cancel. For more details, please refer to the section

“UsingMulti PIP (Picture In Picture)”.

b) If Media Selector is switched

to VCR or DVD:

Using these buttons you can control

a) Selecting channels:

Press this button to

the main functions of your VCR or DVD.

select the number of the next or previous

broadcast channel.

Fastext:

These buttons are also used for

b) Teletext:

These buttons are also used for

Fastext operation. For more details please refer

teletext operation. For more detail please refer to

to the “Fastext” chapter in the “Teletext”

the section “Teletext” of this manual.

section of this manual.

Displaying the menu system:

Press this

Selecting Sound effect:

Press this button

button to display the menu on the screen. Press

repeatedly to change the sound effect.

again to remove the menu display from the screen.

Selecting Picture mode:

Press this button

repeatedly to change the picture mode.

Adjusting TV Volume:

Press

this button to adjust the volume

of the TV.

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Installation

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control

Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an environmental friendly way.

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Make sure you insert the batteries using

the correct polarities.

Installation

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Installation

Connecting the Aerial and VCR

Connecting cables are not supplied.

or

VCR

Stabilizing the TV set the set

After setting up, secure the TV set to a wall, etc., using the supplied brackets and screws, for safety purposes.

1

Mount the two supplied brackets with the screws provided to the upper rear side of the TV set.

2

Pass a strong cord or a chain through each bracket, and then secure to a wall or a pillar, etc.

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Installation

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OUT IN

Do not block or cover this ventilation opening. For

ventilation, leave a space of at least 10 cm from the wall.

First Time Operation

Switching on the TV set 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) choose the country in which you wish to operate the TV set, 3) search and store all available broadcast

channels and 4) change the order in which the broadcast channels appear on the screen.

However, if you need to change any of these settings at a later date, you can do that by selecting the appropriate option in the

(Set Up) menu

.

1

Connect the TV plug to the mains socket (220-240V AC, 50 Hz).

The first time that the TV set is connected, it is usually turned on. If the

TV is off, press the

On

/

Off

button on your TV set to switch it on.

The first time you switch on the TV, the

Language

/

Country

menu is

automatically displayed on the screen.

2

Push the joystick on the remote control

or to select the

language, then press to confirm your selection. From now on all

the menus will appear in the selected language.

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3

Push the joystick

or to select the country in which you will

operate the TV set, then press to confirm your selection.

Select "Off" instead of a country if you do not want the

broadcast channels stored in the normal channel sequence

starting from programme position 1 (i.e. BBC1= programme 1,

BBC2= programme 2...).

4

The Auto Tuning menu appears on the screen in the selected

language, then press the button on the remote control to select

Yes

.

5

A new menu appears automatically on the screen asking you to

check that the aerial is connected. Confirm that the aerial is connected

and then press the button to start the automatic tuning.

• The TV starts to automatically search and store all available

broadcast channels for you.

• If you have selected the “Off” option in the Country menu and

you activate autotuning, the broadcast channels will be stored

in the order in which they are received and no sorting will

take place.

This procedure could take some minutes. Please, be patient and

do not press any buttons while the automatic tuning is in

progress, otherwise the automatic tuning will

not be completed.

continued...

First

Time

Operation

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First Time Operation

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After all available broadcast channels are captured and stored,

the Programme Sorting menu appears automatically 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 7.

Programme Sorting

PROG CH LABEL

1

C03

TV 5

2

C05

PRO 7

b)

If you wish to store the broadcast channels in a different order:

3

C07

EU-SP

4

C08

SWF

5

C09

RTL

6

C11

SAT

7

C12

MDR

8

C13

DDI

9

C14

DSF

10

C15

RTL 2

1

Push the joystick on the remote control

or to select the

11

C16

KAB 1

Select Prog: Confirm:

programme number with the broadcast channel you wish to

rearrange, then push to enter.

2 Push the joystick or to select the new programme number

Programme Sorting

PROG CH LABEL

for your selected broadcast channel, then press .

1

C03

TV 5

C03 TV 5

2

C05

PRO 7

3

C07

EU-SP

4

C08

SWF

5

C09

RTL

6

C11

SAT

7

C12

MDR

8

C13

DDI

The selected broadcast channel now moves to its new

9

C14

DSF

10

C15

RTL 2

11

C16

KAB 1

programme position and the other broadcast channels move

Select Position: Move: OK

accordingly.

3 Repeat steps b1) and b2) if you wish to change the order of the

other channels.

7 Press the button to exit and return to the normal TV screen.

The TV set is now ready for use.

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Menu System

Manually Tuning the TV

Use this function to preset channels (TV Broadcast) or a video input source one by one to the programme order of your choice.

Picture Adjustment

1 Press the button on the remote control to display the

Picture Mode

Personal

menu on the screen.

Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Sharpness

2 Push the joystick to select the symbol, then push to

Reset

AI

On

enter the Set Up menu.

Noise Reduction

Off

Colour Tone

Normal

Select: Enter Menu:

Set Up

3 Push the joystick or to select Manual Set Up, then push

Auto Tuning

Start

Programme Sorting

to enter.

Select NexTView

- - - - - - -

AV Preset

Manual Set Up

4 Push the joystick to or to select Manual Programme Preset,

Select:

Start Auto Tuning

then push to enter.

Set Up

Auto Tuning



5 Push the joystick or to select which programme number

Programme Sorting



Select NexTView

- - - - - - -

you want to preset a channel on (for VCR select programme

AV Preset

Manual Set Up

number "0"), then push twice . The column SYS is highlighted.

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Select:

Enter:

Manual Set Up

6 Push the joystick or to select the system for TV Broadcast

Language/Country

Manual Programme Preset

and VCR channel (B/G for western european countries, L for

Further Programme Preset

RGB Set Up



Personal ID

- - - - - - -



France, I for Great Britain or D/K for eastern european countries)

Demo

or a external input source (EXT), then push . The column CH

Select: Enter:

is highlighted.

Manual Programme Preset

PROG CHSYSSKIP LABEL

7 Push the joystick or to select the channel tuning, "C" for

1

Off

B/G

C09

ARD

2

Off

B/G

C10

BBC

3

Off

terrestrial channels (for TV Broadcast or VCR channel), "S" for

4

Off

5

Off

6

Off

7

Off

cable channels or "F" for direct frequency input then push .

8

Off

9

Off

10

Off

11

Off

Select: Enter:

PROG CHSYS

SKIP LABEL

8 a) If you know the channel number of the TV Broadcast, the VCR

1

Off

B/G



L

test signal channel or the frequency, press the number buttons

I

D/K

to enter the channel number directly. Then press the button

EXT

to store.

PROG SYS

SKIP LABEL

CH

b) If you do not know the channel number, push the joystick

1 B/G

Off



C



- -

S

to select SEARCH and the TV set starts to search automatically

F

for the next available TV Broadcast channel or the channel of the

PROG SYS

SKIP LABEL

CH

VCR signal. Then press the button to store or push to

1 B/G

Off

C

03



continue searching for the desired channel.

SEARCH

c) For external input sources (EXT), push to select the input

PROG CHSYS

SKIP LABEL

source to which you have connected your equipment (AV1,

3 EXT

Off

AV1



AV2

AV2, AV3 or AV4). Then press the button to store.

AV3

AV4



9 Repeat steps 4 to 8 a), b) or c) if you wish to store more channels.

10 Press the button to exit and return to the normal TV screen.

The TV set is now ready for use.

Menu System

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Menu System

Labelling a channel

Names for channels (TV Broadcasts) are usually taken automatically from Teletext if available. You can however name a channel or

an input video source using up to five characters (letters or numbers). Using this function, you can easily identify which channel

(TV Broadcasts) or video source you are watching.

1 Press the button on the remote control to display the

Picture Adjustment

Picture Mode

Personal

menu on the screen.

Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Sharpness

Reset

AI

On

Noise Reduction

Off

Colour Tone

Normal

Select: Enter Menu:

Set Up

2 Push the joystick to select the symbol, then push to

Auto Tuning

Start

enter the Set Up menu.

Programme Sorting

Select NexTView

- - - - - - -

AV Preset

Manual Set Up

Select:

Start Auto Tuning

Set Up

3 Push the joystick or to select Manual Set Up, then push

Auto Tuning



Programme Sorting



to enter.

Select NexTView

- - - - - - -

AV Preset

Manual Set Up

Select:

Enter:

4 Push the joystick or to select Manual Programme Preset,

Manual Set Up

Language/Country

then push to enter.

Manual Programme Preset

Further Programme Preset

RGB Set Up



Personal ID

- - - - - - -



Demo

Select: Enter:

Manual Programme Preset

5 Push the joystick or to select the programme number with

PROG CHSYSSKIP LABEL

1

Off

B/G

C09

ARD

the channel you wish to name.

2

Off

B/G