Sony KDF-WF655 series manual

 2004 Sony Corporation KDF-42WE655 KDF-50WE655 KDF-55WF655 KDF-60WF655 LCD Projection TV HD-TV Operating Instructions 2-059-370- 14 (2) LCD Projection TV KDF-42WE655/KDF-50WE655/KDF-55WF65 5/KDF-60WF655 KDF-42&50WE655/KDF-55&60WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Printed in U.S .A. 002059370131COVER. fm Page 1 Thur sday, February 17, 2005 7: 19 PM[...]

KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) 2 Owner’ s Recor d The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the LCD projection TV , below the Sony logo, on the sticker , and also on the TV box (white label). Record these numbers in the spaces provided belo w . Refer to them whenev er you call upon your Sony dealer re garding this product. Model No.[...]

3 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) WA R N I N G T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shoc k, do not expose th is apparatus to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to al ert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous v oltage” within the product’ s enclosure that may be of suff icient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric sh[...]

KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) 4 Safety ❑ Operate the LCD projection TV only on 120 V A C. ❑ The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into the wall outlet only one way . If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer . ❑ If any liquid o r solid object should fa ll inside the cabinet, unplug the LCD pr[...]

5 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Impor tant Saf eguar ds Before using your LCD projectio n TV , please read these instructions comple tely , and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observ e and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the set or described in the operating instructions or service manual. WA R N I N [...]

KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) 6 On contamination on the screen surface The screen surface has a special coating to reduce reflections. T o prev ent screen damage, clean the screen as follows: ❑ Clean the screen with a soft cloth. ❑ T o remov e hard contamination, use the cloth moistened with a solution of mild detergent and water . Do not spra[...]

7 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Antenna Gr ounding Accord ing to the NEC Refer to section 54-300 o f Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna Grounding. Lightning For added protection for this tele vision recei ver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the w all outlet and disconnec[...]

KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) 8 About the LCD projection TV Although the LCD projection TV is made with high- precision technology , black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is not a defect. Installa tion ❑ If direct sunlight [...]

9 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Contents Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV Presenting the Sony LCD Projection TV ............... 11 Package Contents .......... ........... ........... ........... 11 Using This Manual .... ........... ........... ........... .... 11 Features ............ ........... ........... ........... ........... .. 12 En[...]

KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) 10 Changing the Picture Siz e ........... ........... ........ 74 Using Favorite Channels .............. ........... ........... .... 75 Using the Channel Menu ................ ............. .. 75 Using the Favorite Channels Guide .... ........... 76 Using the Freeze Function .... ........... ........... ........... 7[...]

11 Introducing the Sony LCD Pr ojection TV KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Intr oducing the Son y LCD Pr ojection TV Presenting the Son y LCD Pr ojection TV Thank you for purchasing the Sony LCD projection TV. This manual is for models KDF-42WE655, KDF-50WE655, KDF- 55WF655 and KDF-60WF65 5. P ac kage Contents Along with your new LCD projection TV, [...]

Intr oducing the Son y LCD Proj ection TV 12 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new LCD projection TV include: ❑ WEGA Engine ™ : Deliv ers superb picture quality from any video source by minimizing the signal deterioration caused b y digital-to- analog con v ersion and stabilizing the sign[...]

Introducing the Son y LCD Projection TV 13 Introducing the Sony LCD Pr ojection TV KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) ❑ CableCARD ™ slot : Provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted cable channels — without the need for a set-top box — that will enable you to recei ve not only standard definition b ut also high definition tel[...]

Intr oducing the Son y LCD Proj ection TV 14 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Enjo ying Y our LCD Pr ojection TV Indicator s The indicators show the current status of your LCD projection TV. Screen To minimize reflection, the screen’s surface has a special coating. Read the instructions “Cleaning the Screen Surface” on page 15 carefully before [...]

Introducing the Son y LCD Projection TV 15 Introducing the Sony LCD Pr ojection TV KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Notes on the LCD Pr ojection TV T o enjoy c lear pictures ❑ Prevent sunlight or other light sources from shining. ❑ The screen surface is easily scratched. Do not rub, touch, or tap it with a sharp or abrasive object (see “Cleanin[...]

Intr oducing the Son y LCD Proj ection TV 16 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Replacing the Lamp The projection lamp, which illuminates the picture, has a limited life. If the screen becomes dark, the color looks unusual, or the LAMP indicator on the front of the LCD projection TV flashes, it is time to replace the lamp with a new one (not supplied).[...]

Introducing the Son y LCD Projection TV 17 Introducing the Sony LCD Pr ojection TV KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) For KDF-WE655 series 1 T urn of f the po wer on the main unit. W ait se veral minutes, then unplug the power cord. (The cooling fan will continue to operate for about two minutes after turning the power of f.) 2 W ait at least 30 minute[...]

Intr oducing the Son y LCD Proj ection TV 18 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) 4 Remov e the front panel. 5 Pull out the lamp. Loosen the screw on the lamp co ver with a coin or similar object. Remov e the cov er . Loosen the two screws that hold the lamp, then pull out the lamp. 6 Place the new lamp with two scre ws. ✍ The front panel cover is secu[...]

Introducing the Son y LCD Projection TV 19 Introducing the Sony LCD Pr ojection TV KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Place back the lamp co ver , then tighten the screw . 7 Reattach the front panel securely . 8 T ightly scre w the side panel in its place. ✍ If the lamp cover screw is inserted incorrectly , the lamp may not operate properly . In such[...]

Intr oducing the Son y LCD Proj ection TV 20 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) For KDF-WF655 series 1 T urn of f the po wer on the main unit. W ait se veral minutes, then unplug the power cord. (The cooling fan will continue to operate for about two minutes after turning the power of f.) 2 W ait at least 30 minutes after unplugging the power cord to a[...]

Introducing the Son y LCD Projection TV 21 Introducing the Sony LCD Pr ojection TV KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) 5 Pull out the lamp. Loosen the right screw on the co ver with a coin or similar object . Remov e the screw from the lamp co ver . Pull do wn the cov er to ward you. Unscre w the lamp and pull out the lamp ho rizontally . 6 Place the ne[...]

Intr oducing the Son y LCD Proj ection TV 22 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Push the cov er back on. Make sure that the hole on the cov er aligns with the hole on the unit. Reattach the lamp cover b y tightening the screw . 7 Reattach the front panel securely . 8 T ightly scre w the side panel in its place. ✍ If the lamp cover screw is inserted i[...]

23 Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your LCD projection TV . To p i c Pag e (s ) LCD Projection TV Front Panel and Connectors 24 Installing the LCD Projection TV 28 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna[...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 24 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) LCD Pr ojection TV Front P anel and Connectors Fr ont P anel POWER PRO STD/DUO LAMP TIMER POWER/STANDBY POWER STANDBY TIMER LAMP PRO STD/DUO POWER POWER/ST ANDBY TIMER LAMP POWER POWER/ST ANDBY TIMER LAMP POWER PRO STD/DUO LAMP TIMER POWER/ST ANDBY 3 3 # # TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL +[...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 25 Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Item Description 1 Memory Stick slot For inserting Memory Stick media to vie w on your LCD projection TV . For details, see “Inserting and Remo ving a Memory Stick” on page 82 2 Memory Stick indicator When the Memory Stick indicator is lit, ind[...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 26 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Fr ont and Rear P anel Connectors POWER STANDBY TIMER LAMP VIDEO 2 INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) -AUDIO-R POWER PRO STD/DUO LAMP TIMER POWER/STANDBY VIDEO 2 INPUT S-VIDEO OPEN VIDEO L(MONO) -A UDIO-R VIDEO 2 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) R AUDIO 1 1 2 2 Front P anel of LCD projection [...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 27 Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) * Manufactured under license from Do lby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Connection Description 6 CableCARD slot CableCARD provid es cable subscribers with access to secure, digitally encrypte[...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 28 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Installing the LCD Pr ojection TV Carrying Y our LCD Pr ojection TV Carrying the LCD projection TV requires at least two people. Do not hold by the pedestal or the front panel of the LCD projection TV . Doin g so may cause these parts to break off. When moving the LCD projection TV[...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 29 Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) T ake Prec aution during the Installation T o ensure the safety of children and the LCD projection TV , keep children away from the TV during installation. Climbing on or pushin g the LCD projection TV or its stand may cause it to fall. T o Pre ven[...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 30 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Recommended Viewing Area Y our viewing position may af fect the picture quality . For the best picture quality , install yo ur LCD projection TV within the areas sho wn below . Model Viewing distance KDF-42WE655 min. 5.9 ft. (approx. 1.8 m) KDF-50WE655 min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m) [...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 31 Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna The way in which you connect your LCD projection TV will v ary , depending on ho w your home recei ves a signal (cable, cable box, antenna) and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR. If you are co[...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 32 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Cable or Antenna For best results, use one of the follo wing connections if you are connecting a cable or an antenna and y ou: ❑ Do not need a cable box to unscramble channels. (If you have a cable box, see pages 34 to 35.) ❑ Do not intend to connect a VCR. (If you have a VCR, [...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 33 Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Cable and Antenna For best results, use this connection if you: ❑ Have a cable and an antenna. (This is con venient if you are using a separate rooftop antenna to receiv e additional channels that are not provided by your cable TV company .) ❑ [...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 34 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Cable Bo x and Antenna For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. ❑ You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 39 and 40.[...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 35 Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Cable Bo x For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles all channels, which requires you to use a cable box. ❑ You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 39 and 40.) With this connection y ou can: ❑ Use t[...]

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Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 37 Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Connecting Optional Equipment Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional equipment: If Y ou Are Connecting Pag e Making V ideo Connections 38 About Using S VIDEO 38 VCR and Cable 39 VCR and Cable Box 40 T wo VCRs for T ape[...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 38 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Making Video Connections Y our TV includes sev eral types of video inputs. When connecting your TV , use the inputs that are a vailable on your components that pro vide the best video performance, as described below . About Using SV I D E O If the optional equipment you are connect[...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 39 Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) VCR and Cable Use this hookup if: ❑ You have cable TV that does not require a cable box. Disconnect all power sour ces before making any connections. 1 Connect the CA TV cab le to the single (input) jack of the sp litter . 2 Using a coaxial cable[...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 40 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) VCR and Cable Bo x Use this hookup if: ❑ Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of them (pay channels vs. regular cable channels) and you need to use a cable box. ❑ You want to enjoy the Twin View feature. W ith this setup you can: ❑ Use the LCD projection[...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 41 Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) VHF /U H F C ABL E RL AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L (MONO) R 1 3 4 7 Cable bo x VCR Rear of LCD projection TV A/V cable (not supplied) Coaxial cable A UDIO-R (red) A UDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yellow) S VIDEO cable (not supplied) CA TV cable C[...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 42 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) T wo VCRs f or T ape Editing If you connect two VCRs, you can record from one VCR to the other while using your LCD projection TV to monitor what is being recorded. Disconnect all power sour ces before making any connections. 1 Using A/V cables, connect the playback VCR’ s A UDIO[...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 43 Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Satellite Receiver Disconnect all po wer sources before making an y connections. 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite recei ver’ s SA TELLITE IN jack. 2 Using A/V and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite receiver’ s A UDIO an[...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 44 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Satellite Receiver with a VCR and Cable Disconnect all power sour ces before making any connections. 1 Connect the CA TV cable to the sin gle (input) jack of the splitter . 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect one of the splitter’ s two outp ut jacks to the LCD projection TV’ s CAB[...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 45 Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) VHF /U H F CABLE RL AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L (MONO) R 1 3 4 7 5 6 Coaxial c able Rear of LCD pr ojection TV S VIDEO A UDIO-R (red) A UDIO-L (white) VIDEO (yello w) Satellite recei ver VCR S VIDEO cable (not supplied) A/V cable (not s[...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 46 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) DV D P l a y e r w i t h Component Video Connector s Use this hookup if: ❑ Your DVD player has component (Y, B-Y, R-Y) jacks. Disconnect all power sour ces before making any connections. 1 Using a component video cable, connect the D VD player’ s Y , B-Y and R-Y jacks to the LC[...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 47 Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) DVD Play er with S VIDEO and A udio Connectors Use this hookup if: ❑ Your DVD player does not have component (Y, B-Y, R-Y) jacks. Disconnect all power sour ces before making any connections. 1 Using an audio cable, connect the D VD player’ s A [...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 48 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Camcor der Disconnect all power sources bef ore making any connections. For easy connection of the camcorder , the LCD projection TV has front audio and video inputs (shown belo w). Ho wev er , if you prefer , you can also connect the camcorder to the LCD projection TV’ s rear A [...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 49 Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) A udio Receiver For improved sound quality , y ou may want t o play the TV’s audio through your stereo system ( see page 103). Disconnect all power sour ces before making any connections. Using A/V cables, connect the LCD projection TV’s AUDIO [...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 50 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Digital Cable Bo x Disconnect all power sour ces before making any connections. 1 Using a component video cable, connect the Digital Cable Box’ s Y , P B and P R jacks to the LCD projection TV’ s Y , P B and P R jacks. Use the HD/D VD IN 5 or 6 connections. 2 Using an audio cab[...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 51 Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Digital Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sour ces before making any connections. 1 Using a component video cable, connect the Digital Satellite Recei v er’ s Y, P B and P R jacks to the LCD projection TV’ s Y , P B and P R jacks. Use the[...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 52 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Digital Satellite Receiver with HDMI Connector Use this hookup if: ❑ Your Digital Satellite Receiver has a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI). Disconnect all power sour ces before making any connections: Using an HDMI cable (not supplied), connect the Digital Satellite R[...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 53 Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) When connecting to the Digital Satellite Receiver’ s D VI-HDTV connector If you are connecting to a digital satellite recei ver with D VI-HDTV output, you can connect to the LCD projection TV’ s HDMI IN jack by using an HDMI-to-D VI cable or an[...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 54 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector Y ou can use the LCD Projection TV's DIGIT AL A UD IO (OPTICAL) OUT jack to connect a digital audio device that is PCM/Dolby digital compatible, such as an audio amplifier . Using an optical audio cable, connect the device'[...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 55 Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Using the CONTR OL S Feature CONTR OL S allo ws you to control your LCD projection TV system and other Sony equipment w ith one remote control. In ad dition to allowing you to control multiple devices with one remote control, the CONTR OL S feature[...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 56 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Using CableCARD CableCARD provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted cable channels — without the need for a set-top box — that will enable you to receiv e not only standard definition b ut also high d efinition tele vision. The CableCARD, which is provided b[...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 57 Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) 2 Gently push the card into the slot until it locks into place. 3 After 1-2 minutes, the CableCARD setup screen is automatically displayed. This screen includes information your cable TV company will request before they ca n acti vate your service.[...]

Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV 58 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Setting Up the LCD Pr ojection TV Channel List After you finish connecting the TV , you need to run the Initial Setup feature, which automatically creates a list of a v ailable analog and digital channels. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on you r TV for the first tim[...]

59 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Using the Remote Control Using the Remote Contr ol Overview The table on the next page describes the buttons on the remote control. Inser ting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. ✍ T [...]

Using the Remote Control 60 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Button Descriptions Button Description 1 D VD/VCR, SA T/CABLE P ow er Buttons Press to turn on and off the equipment you have programm ed into the remote control. For details, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 62. DVD/VCR : Press to turn on and off the video equipment. SAT/CA[...]

Using the Remote Control 61 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Using the Remote Control qg SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (1 5, 30, 45, 60 or 90) that you want the LCD projection TV to remain on before shutting off. T o cancel Sleep Timer , press SLEEP repeatedly until Sleep Off appears. qh POW ER (GREEN) Press to turn[...]

Using the Remote Control 62 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Pr ogramming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment. If you have video equipmen t other than Sony brand that y ou want to contro l with the LCD projection TV’s remote control, use the following procedure to program the remote control. From th[...]

Using the Remote Control 63 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Using the Remote Control Manufacturer’ s Codes DV D P la y e rs D VD Changers D VD/VCR Combo Units HDD/D VD Combo Units 5.1ch D VD A V System A V Receivers VCRs Cable Bo xes Satellite Receivers * If an Aiwa VCR does not work even though you enter the co de for Aiwa, enter the code for Son[...]

Using the Remote Control 64 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Using Other Equipment with Y our LCD Pr ojection TV Remote Contr ol To operate other connected equipment with y our LCD projection TV remote control, first turn to page 63 and program the necessary code. For op erating video equipment, press TV/VIDEO repeatedly till you see the video input [...]

Using the Remote Control 65 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Using the Remote Control Operating a VCR Operating a D VD Play er or D VD Changer Operating a 5.1ch D VD A V System (SONY D A V) T o Do This ... Press Acti vat e the remote control to operate the VCR D VD/VCR (FUNCTION) T urn on/of f D VD/VCR (PO WER) Change channels CH +/– Record z and N[...]

Using the Remote Control 66 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Operating a D VD/ VCR or HDD/D VD Combo Unit Operating an A V Receiver Display the D VD menu TO P ME N U Display the menu (Setup) MENU Mov e highlight (Cursor) V v B b Select item Change the v olume VO L + / – , MUTING T o Do This ... Press Acti vat e the remote control to operate the D V[...]

67 Using the Features KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Using the Features Overview This chapter describes ho w to use the features of your TV . W atching TV To p i c Pag e W atching TV 67 Using the Program Guide 68 Using W ide Screen Mode 70 Using T win V iew 72 Using Fa vorite Channels 75 Using the Freeze Function 77 T o Do This ... Do This ... Acti[...]

Using the Features 68 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Using the Pr ogram Guide Display ing the Pr ogram Guide This LCD projection TV is equipped to show program information if it is available from the station. The Program Guide lets you review program information, and select both analog and digital channels. T o display the Pr ogram Guide: 1 Tune yo[...]

Using the Features 69 Using the Features KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Using the Program Guide The Program Guide allows you to select the channels from a drop down list. The Guide also provides information about the current program being shown on each channel. Using the Program Options Menu The Program Options menu allows yo u to customize the pro[...]

Using the Features 70 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Using Wide Screen Mode Wide screen mod e lets you watch 4:3 normal b roadcasts in several wide screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio). ❑ Press WIDE repeatedly to toggle through the following screen mode settings. Changing the Wide Screen Mode f or 4:3 Source (Standar d definition sour ce) Y ou can al[...]

Using the Features 71 Using the Features KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Changing the Wide Screen Mode f or 16:9 Source (High defin ition source) Example Description Wide Zoom enlarges the center portion of the picture. The left and right edges of the picture are stretched to fill the 16:9 screen. Full displays the picture at its original size. Zoom[...]

Using the Features 72 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Using T win Vie w T win V iew lets you see tw o pictures from two sources — from an antenna, VCR, D VD, etc. — on the screen at the same time. Y ou hear the sound from only one of the sources at a time, but you can choose which source’ s sound is selected. Y ou can also change the relati ve[...]

Using the Features 73 Using the Features KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Functions A vailable in the Acti ve (Highlighted) W indow Factor s Affecting T win View ❑ If you use a cable box to vie w all channels, the same channel appears in both windo ws because the cable box unscrambles and sends only one channel at a time. (T o vie w the picture in [...]

Using the Features 74 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Changing the Picture Size The zoom feature lets you change the size of the left and right pictures. T o enlarge the left picture (reduce the right) 1 Press B to activate the left picture (if not already activated). 2 Press V to enlarge the picture and v to reduce the picture. T o enlarge the righ[...]

Using the Features 75 Using the Features KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Using F av orite Channels The Favorite Channels feature let s you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify. You can create a list using the Favorite Channels option in the C hannel Menu, or by usin g the Add to Favorites feature in the Favorite[...]

Using the Features 76 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Using the Fa v orite Channels Guide 1 Press FAV O R I T E S . The Favorite Channels list appears. 2 Press V or v to highlight the channel you want to watch. A preview of the highlighted Favorite Channel appears. To add the current channel to the list of Favorite Channels, highlight Add to Favorit[...]

Using the Features 77 Using the Features KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Using the Freeze Function The FREEZE button allows you to temporarily capture a program’s picture. You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. T o use the Freeze function 1 When the program information you want to capture is display[...]

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79 Using the Memory Stick Viewer KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Using the Memory Stick Vie wer About Memory Stick Memory Stick (sold separately) is a new, compact, portable, and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data c apacity that exceeds that of a floppy disk. Memory St ick is specially designed fo r sharing digital data among [...]

Using the Memory Stick Vie wer 80 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Memory Stick Compatibility This television is compatible with the following Sony bran d Memory Stick media types: ❑ Memory Stick Media ❑ Memory Stick Duo and PR O Duo Media (can be used without the Memory Stick adaptor) ❑ Memory Stick Media with M emory Select Functio n ❑ Memo[...]

Using the Memory Stick Vie wer 81 Using the Memory Stick Viewer KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) File Compatibility The Memory Stick Viewer is compatible with JPEG images taken with Sony digital still cameras and MPEG1 * mo vies taken with Sony digital cameras and camcorders. To be viewable in the Memory Stick Viewer, files must have the following fi[...]

Using the Memory Stick Vie wer 82 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Inser ting and Removing a Memory Stic k If you are using a Memory Stick Duo and PRO Duo, see “ Inserting the Memory Stick Duo ” on page 83 . Inserting a Memor y Stick Locate the Memory Stick slot and insert th e Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot as illustrated below. When in[...]

Using the Memory Stick Vie wer 83 Using the Memory Stick Viewer KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Inserting the Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Duo is a new, compact version of the standard-sized Memory Stick recording medium . Insert the Memory Stick Duo as shown below. To remove the Memory Stick Duo, see “Removing a Memory Stick” on page 84. ✍ C[...]

Using the Memory Stick Vie wer 84 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Removin g a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator is off. (When the light is on, this indicates that the LCD projection TV is reading data from the Memory Stick.) 2 Push the Memory Stick gently into the Memory Stick slot, and then release it. The Memory Stick media is e[...]

Using the Memory Stick Vie wer 85 Using the Memory Stick Viewer KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Using the Memory Stick Inde x Turn on the LCD projection TV and insert a Memory Stick that contains the photo or movie files you want to view. To insert a Memory Stick, see “Inserting a Memory Stick” on page 82. The Memory Stick Index appears, which d[...]

Using the Memory Stick Vie wer 86 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Using the Memory Stick In dex The following describes how to use the Memory Stick Index. T o Do This ... Do This ... Mov e the highlight to a photo, voice memo ( ), or movie ( ) thumbnail Press VvBb . Display the highlighted photo, voice memo, or movie file full screen Press . For det[...]

Using the Memory Stick Vie wer 87 Using the Memory Stick Viewer KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Viewing Photos When you select a photo from the Memory Stick Index (described on page 85), it displays as shown below, with the following controls. Photo Contr ols Summer 2004 / DSC00012 Jul 30, 2004 12:59PM 640x480 12 of 25 Slide Show Index View File x2 [...]

Using the Memory Stick Vie wer 88 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Photo Menu Bar Options The Photo menu bar lets you access additional photo viewing options. T o access the Photo menu bar 1 Press B or b to select Slide Show , Vie w , or File . 2 Use Vv Bb to select the desired op tion. Option Description Inde x Displays the Memory Stick Index, with [...]

Using the Memory Stick Vie wer 89 Using the Memory Stick Viewer KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Using Zoom and P an T o Zoom and Pan a photo 1 In the Photo menu bar, press B or b to highlight Vie w . 2 Press V or v to highlight Zoom/Pan and press . 3 Specify the zoom center point by using VvBb ; then press to set the center. The Zoom and Pan control[...]

Using the Memory Stick Vie wer 90 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Pla ying Mo vies When you select a movie from the Memory Stick Index (described on page 85), it displays as shown below, with the following controls. Movie Contr ols Information about selected movie Selected movie Enlarge button Movie menu bar Previous/next buttons Play/pause button ?[...]

Using the Memory Stick Vie wer 91 Using the Memory Stick Viewer KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Movie Men u Bar Options T o access the Movie menu bar 1 Use V or v to highlight Inde x in the Movie menu bar . 2 Press B or b to select Inde x , Slide Sho w , or File . 3 Press V or v to select the desired option. Option Description Inde x Displays the Me[...]

Using the Memory Stick Vie wer 92 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Memory Stick Inde x Menu Bar Options Slide Show Men u Options The Slide Show menu includes the following options: Option Description Star t Starts the Slide Show . Music Allows you to select background audio to play during the Slide Show . Off No additional background audio is played [...]

Using the Memory Stick Vie wer 93 Using the Memory Stick Viewer KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Folder Menu Options The Folder menu includes the fo llowing options: Memory Stick Men u The Memory Stick menu displays the current status of the Memory Stick, including total capacity, used capacity, and free capacity. Option Description Select Fo ld er A[...]

Using the Memory Stick Vie wer 94 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Notes on Using Memory Stick Media About DCF File Names Most Sony brand digital still and video cameras autom atically record still photo and movie files using DCF compliant directory and file names. If you selected the Digital Camer a Fo lders option, as described on page 93, you migh[...]

Using the Memory Stick Vie wer 95 Using the Memory Stick Viewer KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Memory Stick Precautions When using Memory Stick media, follow these precautions: ❑ T o av oid permanent damage to still image data, do not turn off the LCD projection TV or remov e Memory Stick media from the insertion slot while data is being read (as[...]

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97 Using the Menus KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Using the Menus Overview Opening and choosing a menu 1 Press MENU to display the menu screen. 2 Press V or v to highlight the desired menu icon and press to select it. 3 Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the features. 4 See the specific menu page for instructions on moving through the menu. T [...]

Using the Menus 98 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Using the Video Menu T o select the Video menu 1 Press MENU . 2 Press V or v to highlight the Video icon and press . 3 Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the features. 4 Press to select a feature. 5 Use the arrow buttons to make the desired adjustments. 6 Press to select/set. 7 Press MENU to ex[...]

Using the Menus 99 Using the Menus KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Color T emp. White intensity adjustment Choose from three color temperatures: Cool Select to giv e the white colors a blue tint. Neutral Select to gi ve the white colors a neutral tint. Wa r m Select t o gi ve the white colors a red tint. Noise Reduction Select to reduce the noise le[...]

Using the Menus 100 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Advanced Video Select Progr am to choose among the options described below . DRC Mode Creates a high-resolution picture with 4 x density , for high quality sources (i.e., D VD player , satellite recei ver). High Density Recommended for mo ving pictures. Progressiv e Recommended for still images and[...]

Using the Menus 101 Using the Menus KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) T o return the Custom options to the default factory settings, press the RESET b utton. ✍ DRC Palette is not available when watching 480p, 720p, and 1080i sources. Also not available when Mild Mode is On, or when using multi-picture functions (Twin View, Freeze or Memory Stick). B[...]

Using the Menus 102 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Using the A udio Men u T o select the A udio menu 1 Press MENU . 2 Press V or v to highlight the Audio icon and press . 3 Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the options. 4 Press to select an option. 5 Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the settings. 6 Press to select the desired setting. [...]

Using the Menus 103 Using the Menus KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) MTS Enjoy ster eo, bilingual and mono pr ogr ams Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo. A uto SAP Select to automatically switch to second audio programs when a signal is receiv ed. (If no SAP signal is present, the LCD projection TV remains i[...]

Using the Menus 104 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Using the Screen Menu T o select the Screen menu 1 Press MENU . 2 Press V or v to highlight the Screen icon and press . 3 Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the features. 4 Press to select a feature. 5 Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the optio ns. 6 Press to select the desired option. [...]

Using the Menus 105 Using the Menus KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) 4:3 Def ault Select the default scr een mode to use for 4:3 sour ces. Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture, to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as much as possible. Normal Select to return the 4:3 picture to normal mode. Full Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture [...]

Using the Menus 106 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Using the Channel Menu T o select the Channel menu 1 Press MENU . 2 Press V or v to highlight the Channel icon and press . 3 Use the arrow buttons to scro ll through the features. 4 Press to select a feature. 5 Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the optio ns. 6 Press to select the desired opti[...]

Using the Menus 107 Using the Menus KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Show/Hide Channels Allows you to show or hide channels that appear in the Program Guide (page 68) and when you use the CH+/- buttons to c hannel surf. Channels that are set to Hidden do not appear in the Program Guide or when you use the CH+/- b uttons. 1 Press V or v to highlight t[...]

Using the Menus 108 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Using the P arent Men u The Parent menu allows you to set up the LCD projection TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. T o select the P arent menu 1 Press MENU . 2 Press V or v to highlight the Parent icon and press . 3 Use the 0-9 buttons on the remote control to enter [...]

Using the Menus 109 Using the Menus KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) T o deactivate the parental contr ol feature ❑ Set P arental Lock to OFF when in the Parent menu. T o change the passw ord 1 In the Parent menu, use the arrow buttons to hig hlight Cha nge Pa s sw o r d , and press to select it. 2 Enter a ne w four-digit password using the 0-9 bu [...]

Using the Menus 110 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Selecting Custom Rating Options US custom rating options If you selected U.S.A. as the country of residence on page 109, the Custom Rating menu includes the following optio ns. (If you selected Canada, see page 111.) Option Description Movie Rating G All children and general audiences. PG Parental [...]

Using the Menus 111 Using the Menus KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Canadian custom rating options If you selected Canada as the country of residence on page 109, the Custom Rating menu includes the following optio ns. (If you selected U.S.A., see page 110.) Option Description English Rati ng C All children. C8+ Children 8 years and older. G General[...]

Using the Menus 112 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Using the Setup Menu T o select the Setup menu 1 Press MENU . 2 Press V or v to highlight the Setup icon and press . 3 Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the features. 4 Press to select a feature. 5 Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the optio ns. 6 Press to select the desired option. 7 P[...]

Using the Menus 113 Using the Menus KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Label Video Inputs Allows you to label the audio/video eq uipment you have connected to the LCD projection TV so you can identify them when using TV/VIDEO . When in this menu: 1 Press V or v to highlight an input to label, then press to select it. 2 Use the arrow buttons to scroll t[...]

Using the Menus 114 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Pr ogramming Caption Vision If you selected the Program option under Caption Vision (see page 1 12), you can change the following settings: Option Description Basic Allows you to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options. CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 Displays a printed version of the dialog or sou[...]

Using the Menus 115 Using the Menus KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Using the Application Menu Selecting Application Options T o select the Application menu 1 Press MENU . 2 Press V or v to highlight the Application icon and press . 3 Use the arrow butto ns to scroll through the features. 4 Press to select a feature. 5 Use the arrow buttons to scrol[...]

Using the Menus 116 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Timer 1 Timer 2 Y ou can use the Timers to program th e LCD projection TV to turn on and off and tune to a specif ic chan nel at two scheduled viewing times. Timer 1 and Timer 2 cannot be set until you set the Current Time . 1 Press V or v to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2 . To set the timer, press b[...]

117 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Other Info rmation Other Inf ormation Overview This chapter includes the following topics: To p i c Pag e Glossary 118 Contacting Sony 119 T roubleshooting 119 Flashing Indicators on the Front of th e TV 126 Specifi cations 127 Optional Accessories 129 Index 130 01COV.book Page 117 Thursday, February 17, 2 005 8:0[...]

Other Information 118 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Glossary analog s ignal A signaling method that uses continuous changes in the amplitude or frequency of an electronic tr ansmission to con vey informat ion. aspect ratio Refers to the ratio between the width and height of the screen. This LCD projection TV has a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio, a[...]

Other Inf ormation 119 Other Info rmation KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Contacting Son y If, after reading these operating in structions, you have addit ional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800 -222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or 1-877-899-SONY (7669) (Canadian re[...]

Other Information 120 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Remote Control CableCARD Prob lem Po ssible Remedies Remote control does not operate ❏ The batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries. ❏ Check the orientation of the batteries. ❏ Press TV FUNCTION once, and the TV indicator lights up. Y ou may have inadv ertently pressed SA T/CABLE FUNC[...]

Other Inf ormation 121 Other Info rmation KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Memory Stick Problem P ossible Remedies Image does not display/Cannot see all files ❏ Some variatio ns of MPEG1 movies may not play back correctly . ❏ Make sure the image fi le is a JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) f ile or an MPEG1 (.mpg, .mpeg) fil e . ❏ Make sure the Memory Stick i[...]

Other Information 122 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) MPEG1 quality is poor when enlarg ed (page 90) ❏ The quality of the movie when enlarged depends on the resolution of the MPEG1 file. See your camera’ s instruction manual for details. Error message is displayed ❏ No Memory Stick There is no Memory Stick in the slot. ❏ Memory Stick is Lock[...]

Other Inf ormation 123 Other Info rmation KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Video Prob lem Po ssible Remedies No picture (screen not lit), no sound ❏ If your LCD projection TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your LCD projection TV may need service. Call your local Sony Service Center . ❏ Make sure the po wer cord is plugged in. ?[...]

Other Information 124 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) A udio Channels Prob lem Po ssible Remedies Good picture, no sound ❏ Press MUTING so that Muting disappears from the screen (see page 60). ❏ Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Audio menu (see page 103). ❏ Make sure the MTS option is set to Stereo or Mono (see page 103). Audio [...]

Other Inf ormation 125 Other Info rmation KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) General Prob lem Po ssible Remedies How to reset TV to factory settings ❏ T urn on the TV . While holding down the RESET button on the remote control, press the POWER b utton on the TV . (The TV will turn itself off, then back on again.) Release the RESET button. How to rest[...]

Other Information 126 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Flashing Indicators on the Fr ont of the TV The POWER/STANDBY (green or red) and/or LAMP (red) indicators light or flash if there is a problem with or change in the condition of the LCD projection TV. The PO WER/ST ANDBY (gr een) indicator flashes. ❑ The lamp for the light source is ready to tu[...]

Other Inf ormation 127 Other Info rmation KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Specifications Projection System 3 LCD Panels, 1 len s projection system LCD Panel 0.87 inch TFT LCD panel Approx. 3.28 million dots (1,042,168 pixels) Projection Lens High Performance, lar ge diameter h ybrid lens F2.4 Antenna 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Lamp KDF-42/[...]

Other Information 128 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Digital Audio Optic al Output (PCM/Dolby Digital) 1 Optical Rectangular (1) CableCARD Slot PCMCIA T ype I/II Speaker Output 5 W (L), 5 W (R), 20 W (W oofer) Dimensions (W × H × D) KDF-42WE655: (47 3 / 8 × 32 1 / 4 × 14 5 / 8 inches) (1,201 × 819 × 371 mm) KDF-50WE655: (54 1 / 4 × 36 5 / 8 [...]

Other Inf ormation 129 Other Info rmation KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Optional Accessories ❑ HDMI cable ❑ Component video cable ❑ S VIDEO cable ❑ A/V cable ❑ Audio cable ❑ Optical cable ❑ Control S cable: RK-G69 ❑ TV Stand: SU-GW11 for KDF-42WE655 SU-GW1 and SU-GW 11 for KDF-50WE655 SU-GW12 for KDF-5 5WF655/KDF-60WF65 5 ❑ Lamp:[...]

130 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Inde x Numerics 0-9 button 60 A Activating a Twin View screen 72 Adding channels to the channel list 107 Adjusting audio, Steady Sound 102 Advanced Video 10 0 Alternate Audio 69 Alternate Video 69 ANT button 61 Antenna, connecting 31 , 32 Audio Menu 97 , 102 Audio receiver, connecting 49 Auto Program (channel setu[...]

131 KDF-WE/WF655 2-059-370- 14 (2) Screen 97 , 104 Setup 97 , 112 Video 97 , 98 Mode Pro 98 Standard 98 Vivid 98 MTS/SAP 103 MUTING button 60 N Noise Reduction 99 , 108 P Parent Menu 97 Parental control, described 12 Password, changing 109 PICTURE button 60 Picture contrast, adjusting 98 Picture size, adjusting in Twin View 74 POWER ON/STAND BY ind[...]

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