Sony KP 61V80 manual

© 1999 by Sony Corporation Color Rear V ideo Pr ojector 3-866-564- 12 (1) Operating Instructions KP-48V80 KP-53V80 KP-61V80[...]

W ARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the [...]

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. Getting to know the buttons on the remote control Names of the buttons on the remote control are presented in different colors to represent the available functions. Button color Black ................ Press [...]

T able of Contents Connecting a camcorder ..................... 10 Connecting two VCRs for tape editing ............................................... 1 1 Connecting a DVD Player .................. 12 Connecting a DVD Player with component video output connectors ........................................ 12 Connecting an A V r eceiver .............[...]

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. Model No. Serial No. What the Ratings Mean ...........[...]

2 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Using This Manual Safety • Operate the projection TV only on 120 V AC. • 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 or solid object should fall ins[...]

3 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° C (41° F). • If the projection TV is transported directly from a c[...]

4 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Connector Types You may find it necessary to use some of the following connector types during set up. Coaxial cable Standard TV cable and antenna cable S Video cable High quality video cable for enhanced picture quality Audio/Video cable Video - Yellow Audio (Left) - White Audio (Right) - Re[...]

5 Antenna cable VHF/UHF (Rear of projection TV) VHF/UHF Coaxial cable (Rear of projection TV) AUX Coaxial cable (No connection “TO CONVERTER” in this case) TO CONVERTER *Cable box Coaxial cable OUT IN (Rear of projection TV) VHF/UHF *Cable box VHF/UHF (Rear of projection TV) AUX CATV cable (unscrambled channels) Scrambled channels TO CONVERTER [...]

6 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) S VIDEO S-LINK S-LINK VIDEO AUDIO L R R VIDEO L AUDIO VHF/UHF AUX (MONO) IN IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 OUT MONITOR AUDIO (VAR/FIX) TV VIDEO 5 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 TO CONVERTER Y P B P R R L (MONO) AUDIO OUT MONITOR AUDIO (VAR/FIX) TV LINE OUT OUT IN AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO V[...]

7 Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. S VIDEO AUDIO-L AUDIO-R (Rear of projection TV) 1 2 RK-74A (not supplied) 3 Satellite antenna cable YC-15V/30V (not supplied) Note: • T o view scrambled channels thr ough the cable box, select the video input which the cable box is connected to by pressing TV/ VIDEO. * If your VCR is n[...]

8 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Connecting a satellite receiver (SAT) and a VCR 1 Connect the cable from the satellite antenna to the satellite receiver. 2 Attach the coaxial cable from the incoming cable connection or antenna to VHF/UHF IN on the VCR. 3 Using a coaxial cable, connect VHF/UHF OUT on the VCR to VHF/UHF on t[...]

9 Connecting a DTV (digital television) receiver Before connecting, be sure to read the Operating Instructions of the DTV receiver. 1 Attach the coaxial cable from the roof antenna to VHF/UHF on the DTV receiver. 2 Using three yellow VIDEO cables, connect Y, P B and P R of VIDEO OUT on the DTV receiver to Y, P B and P R of VIDEO 4 or 5 IN on the pr[...]

10 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Connecting a camcorder Use this connection to view a picture directly from your camcorder. 1 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 Righ[...]

11 Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. (Rear of projectionTV) Indicates direction of signal 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. 1 Connect the VCR intended for playback us[...]

12 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 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 a DVD Pla[...]

13 S VIDEO S-LINK S-LINK VIDEO AUDIO L R R VIDEO L AUDIO VHF/UHF AUX (MONO) IN IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 OUT MONITOR AUDIO (VAR/FIX) TV VIDEO 5 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 TO CONVERTER Y P B P R R L (MONO) AUDIO OUT MONITOR AUDIO (VAR/FIX) TV LINE OUT OUT IN LINE IN VHF/UHF Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting[...]

14 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Connecting an audio system For more dynamic sound, connect an audio system to the projection TV. 1 Using an AUDIO cable, connect AUDIO (VAR/FIX) OUT on the projection TV to one of the unused Line inputs (e.g. Tape-2, AUX1, etc.) on the stereo. 2 Set the stereo to the chosen Line input and u[...]

15 S VIDEO S-LINK CONTROL S OUT 40W(NOM) 80W(MAX)16 CENTER SPEAKER IN S-LINK VIDEO AUDIO L R R VIDEO L AUDIO (MONO) IN IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 OUT MONITOR AUDIO (VAR/FIX) TV VIDEO 5 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 5 Y P B P R R L (MONO) AUDIO OUT MONITOR AUDIO (VAR/FIX) TV Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. (Rear of projec[...]

16 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using the S-Link Function 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-[...]

17 Using the S-Link function with a Sony AV receiver 1 Using a VIDEO cable, connect VIDEO 1 IN on the projection TV to MONITOR OUT on the Sony AV receiver. 2 Using an AUDIO/VIDEO cable, connect TV OUT on the projection TV to TV AUDIO and VIDEO IN on the AV receiver. 3 Using an S-LINK cable, connect S-LINK on the VIDEO 1 IN panel on the projection T[...]

18 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 f[...]

19 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. You can also set up the projection TV manually. (see “Using the Channel Set Up menu” on pages[...]

20 Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (FLASH FOCUS) The projection tube image appears on the screen in three layers (red, green and blue). If they do not converge, the color is poor and the picture blurs. Before you use your projection TV, be sure to adjust the convergence. The FLASH FOCUS feature allows you to adjust the convergence automatic[...]

21 TV (FUNCTION) TV POWER CH +/– VOL +/– MUTING Activates the remote control for use with the projection TV. Turns the projection TV on and off. If a video input indication (e.g., VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2) appears on the screen, press TV/VIDEO until a channel number appears. Use for direct channel selection. Press 0-9 to select a channel (for example, [...]

22 Using Y our New Projection TV (continued) TV/VIDEO JUMP FREEZE (yellow labeled button) DISPLAY Press repeatedly to scroll through available video inputs: 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. (see “Video [...]

23 CC (under the cover) SLEEP (under the cover) ANT (AUX input) MTS/SAP (under the cover) TV/VTR (under the cover) SYSTEM OFF (under the cover) Press repeatedly to scroll through available displays: XDS (Extended Data Service) Displays a network name, program name, program type, program length, program description, call letters and time of the show[...]

24 Using Y our New Projection TV (continued) (under the cover) (white labeled button) (white labeled button) Press to display a window picture. Each time you press this button, the picture size will change (1/4 n 1/9 n 1/16 n no display). To close the window picture, press repeatedly until it disappears. Press to change the location of the window p[...]

25 (white labeled button) (white labeled button) (under the cover) Press to select the TV channel on which the symbol “ b ” is displayed. (for details, see “Watching the TV” on page 21) Speed Surf 1 Press and hold CH + or – to change the channel number rapidly. 2 Release to display the desired channel. Press to change between the VHF/UHF [...]

26 Using Y our New Projection TV (continued) (white labeled button) (white labeled button) (white labeled button) Press to display right (main) and left (sub) pictures. Press again to close the sub picture. Press to select either the right or left picture in order to change the TV channel or video source using the white labeled buttons below. The s[...]

27 Notes: • The sound of the left (sub) picture is monaural. • Caption Vision is displayed for the right (main) picture only. • If one of the pictures received through P&P is snowy, the entire screen may become unstable. In this case, erase the snowy channel. (see “Channel Skip/ Add” on page 35) REFER TO THE ILLUSTRATION OF THE REMOTE[...]

28 Using Y our 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). 1 Press . The current channel [...]

29 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. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears. 2 Move the joystick up or down to highlight the desired menu and press (press down on the center of the joystick) to activate it. You m[...]

30 Adjusting Y our SET UP (menus) (continued) Mode Customized picture viewing Picture Adjustment Picture adjustment Trinitone White intensity adjustment Noise Reduction Noise reduction You can choose one of five different video modes that best suits the program you are watching. You can also perform the “Picture Adjustment” (such as “Brightne[...]

31 Treble Sound adjustment Bass Sound adjustment Balance Sound adjustment MTS/SAP Enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programs. Auto Volume Adjust the sound level. Effect Customizes surround sound effects based on the program’s audio type. Adjust slider right (up) to increase high pitched sounds. Adjust slider left (down) to decrease high pitched so[...]

32 Adjusting Y our SET UP (menus) (continued) Speaker Custom selection of audio output source Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustment SAVA SP Control Controls Sony SAVA speaker’s mode. On: Select to listen to the sound from the projection TV speakers alone. Off: Select to turn off the projection TV speakers and listen to the projection TV’s[...]

33 Daylight Savings Automatically adjusts the time. Current Time Necessary for the Timer. On/Off Timer Wake up or scheduled viewing. Using the Timer Menu After setting the clock you can use the timer to turn the projection TV on and off. For detailed information on using the remote control to modify menu settings, refer to “Learning Menu Selectio[...]

34 Adjusting Y our SET UP (menus) (continued) ch Using the Channel Set Up Menu For detailed information on using the remote control to modify menu settings, refer to “Learning Menu Selection” on page 29. To select the Channel Set Up ch menu: Display / Highlight ch / Select MENU Channel Caption Easy recognition of the channel you are watching Fa[...]

35 Channel Skip/Add Skips unnecessary channels. Auto Program Automatic channel presetting Cable Cable system setting After AUTO SET UP, you can erase unnecessary channels from the channel preset memory. With the Channel Skip/Add window open: 1 Move the joystick up or down to select the desired channel. You can view the channel that is selected with[...]

36 Adjusting Y our SET UP (menus) (continued) 2 Move the joystick up or down to select “Manual” and press . The Favorite Channel menu will appear. If you set Channel Caption names (e.g. CNN, HBO), they will also be displayed. (see “Channel Caption” on page 34) 3 Move the joystick up or down to select a position (1–8), and press . 4 Move t[...]

37 3 Press to select the channel. The selected channel will be displayed for normal viewing. To cancel the favorite channel menu before selecting a channel, move the joystick up or down to select “Exit” at the bottom of the menu and press . Changing Favorite Channel choices You have the option of returning to the Favorite Channel screen to adju[...]

38 Adjusting Y our SET UP (menus) (continued) Parental Control Blocks programs unsuitable for children . Caption Vision Television closed caption display Language Preferred language Allows you to block TV programs that you feel are unsuitable for your children. (see “Using the Parental Control Feature” on page 40 for details) Some programs are [...]

39 Video Label Easy recognition of connected equipment (e.g. SAT, VHS, etc.) Direct Play Easy operation of a connected VCR Flash Focus Automatic convergence adjustment This feature allows you to label each input mode so that you can easily identify the connected equipment (e.g. you can label VIDEO 1 IN as VHS). With the Video Label window open: 1 M[...]

40 Adjusting Y our SET UP (menus) (continued) 4 Make sure that “Country” is highlighted, and press . 5 Move the joystick up or down to select your country (U.S.A. or Canada), and press . 6 Move the joystick up or down to select “Parental Lock,” and press . 1 Select “Parental Control” from the Set Up menu. (see page 38) 2 Enter a four di[...]

41 7 Move the joystick up or down to select “On,” and press . 8 Move the joystick up or down to select “Rating,” and press . 9 Move the joystick up or down to select a desired rating (“Child,” “Youth” and “Young Adult”), and press . If you want to select the ratings from “Custom,” go to step 4 of “Selecting a Custom Rating[...]

42 Adjusting Y our SET UP (menus) (continued) 3 Move the joystick up or down to select “Rating,” and press . 4 Move the joystick up or down to select “Custom,” and press . Selecting a Custom Rating in U.S.A. If you want to select the ratings to be blocked from “Custom” once you have activated the Parental Control feature (page 41), foll[...]

43 First, select a TV rating. 5 Move the joystick up or down to select “TV Rating,” and press . 6 Move the joystick up or down to select the TV rating to be blocked, and press . 7 Move the joystick up or down to select “ ,” and press . The indicator automatically appears beside the selected rating and all “higher” ratings, indicating th[...]

44 Adjusting Y our SET UP (menus) (continued) 10 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. 11 After setting of the TV rating is complete, move the joystick up or down to select “ ,” and press . Second, select a movie rating. [...]

45 3 Move the joystick up or down to select the type of programs to be blocked, and press . To block ... No program (to view any unrated TV program and movie) Unrated TV programs Unrated movies Unrated TV programs and movies 4 Press MENU to exit the menu. Selecting a Custom Rating in Canada If you want to select the ratings to be blocked from “Cu[...]

46 Adjusting Y our SET UP (menus) (continued) 7 Move the joystick up or down to select “ ,” and press . The indicator automatically appears beside the selected rating and all “higher” ratings, indicating that the programs that match the ratings will be blocked. Some U.S. TV ratings have additional content ratings called “extenders,” suc[...]

47 4 Enter a new four digit password using the 0–9 buttons. 5 Enter the password set in step 4 again to confirm. If you entered it incorrectly, “Password incorrect” appears. Re-enter the correct password. 6 Press MENU to exit the menu. What the Ratings Mean Ratings in U.S.A. Sony’s predetermined ratings These are original ratings that Sony [...]

48 Adjusting Y our 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[...]

49 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. See the right column to page 50 for a description of each rating. Child: Suitable for children under the age of 7. Viewable Canadian English Language[...]

50 Adjusting Y our 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. Parents may consider s[...]

51 Setting the Manufacturer's Code You can use the supplied remote control to operate Sony or non-Sony video equipment that has an infrared sensor. 1 Set the VTR 1/2/3/DVD/MDP switch to the input through which you would like to access your video equipment. The following Sony equipment is preset to each input as shown below: VTR1 (303) Beta, ED[...]

52 DVD Player manufacturer code numbers Manufacturer Code Sony 751 Panasonic 753 Pioneer 752 RCA 755 Toshiba 754 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 n[...]

53 Manufacturer code numbers (satellite receiver) Manufacturer Code number Sony 801 (preset code for remote control) Geneal Electric 802, 808 Hitachi 805 Hughes 804 Panasonic 803 RCA/PROSCAN 802 Toshiba 806, 807 To operate the cable box or satellite receiver (SAT) 1 Press SAT/CABLE (POWER) [Green Button] to turn on/off the cable box or satellite re[...]

54 The picture turns off and the TIMER/STAND BY indicator on the front panel flashes (self-diagnosis function) No picture (screen not lit), no sound Remote control does not operate Dark, poor or no picture (screen lit), good sound Good picture, no sound T roubleshooting • The projection TV is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a[...]

55 Cannot receive upper channels (UHF) when using an antenna No color Only snow and noise appear on the screen Dotted lines or stripes TV is fixed to one channel Double images or ghosts Cannot operate the menu Cannot receive any channels when using cable TV Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box Projection TV malfunctions when using the S[...]

56 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:[...]

57 A Adjusting sliders ............................... 18 ANT button ....................................... 23 Antenna cable ...................................... 5 Antenna connector ............................. 4 Audio button ............................... 23 AUDIO/INDEX button ....... 25, 27, 53 Audio menu operations ........ 31, 32 Audio Out[...]

58 S S-Link cable ......................................... 4 S-Link connector ......................... 16, 17 S-Link function .................................. 16 S Video cable ....................................... 4 Safety .................................................... 2 SAP ..................................................... 31 SAT/C[...]