Sony KP-43T75 manual

© 2000 Sony Corporation Color Rear V ideo Pr ojector 4-077-171- 11 (1) Operating Instructions KP-43T75 KP-48S75 KP-53S75 KP-53N77 KP-61S75[...]

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or te[...]

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 Transparent .... Press to sel[...]

T able of Contents Welcome! ........................................ 1 Using This Manual .......................... 1 Precautions ...................................... 2 Important Safeguards .................... 3 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV ....................... 7 Carrying Y our Pr ojection TV ...................... 7 Installing[...]

We recommend that you carefully review the contents of the following four sections in the order provided to ensure that you fully understand the operation of your new projection TV. 1 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV This section guides you through your initial set up. It shows you how to install your projection TV, to connect your new c[...]

2 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) 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 inside the cabinet, u[...]

3 Important Safeguards For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the set, or described in the operating instructions or service manual. WARNING To guard against injury, the following basic safety preca[...]

4 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards. Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior o[...]

5 Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to gr[...]

6 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) - If the set has been exposed to rain or water. - If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. - If the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating[...]

7 20 ° 20 ° min. 1.5m (approx. 5ft.) 43" min. 1.8m (approx. 6ft.) 48" min. 2.1m (approx. 7ft.) 53" min. 2.4m (approx. 8ft.) 61" 60 ° 60 ° 60 ° min. 2.1m (approx. 7 ft.) 53" min. 2.4m (approx. 8 ft.) 61" min. 1.8m (approx. 6 ft.) 48" min. 1.5m (approx. 5 ft.) 43" Installing and Connecting the Projection T[...]

8 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[...]

9 C • VHF and • UHF Cable or antenna This is the simplest connection. Connection is made directly from the cable or antenna to the projection TV. Cable and antenna You may find it convenient to use the following set up if your cable provider does not feature local channels that you are able to receive using an antenna. Antenna cable VHF/UHF Sel[...]

10 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) Connecting a cable TV system/ antenna to a VCR 1 Attach the coaxial cable from the incoming cable connection or antenna to VHF/UHF IN on the VCR. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect VHF/UHF OUT on the VCR to VHF/UHF on the projection TV. 3 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO* cables, connect AUDIO and S V[...]

11 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 through the cable box, select the video input which the cable box is connected to by pressing TV/ VIDEO. * If your VCR is n[...]

12 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 [...]

13 S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R VIDEO VHF/UHF AUX (MONO) IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 OUT MONITOR AUDIO (VAR/FIX) TO CONVERTER Y P B P R R L (MONO) AUDIO COMPONENT S VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 123 L R VHF/SATELLITE OUT VHF/UHF IN MONO AUDIO VCR CONTROL LOW SPEED DATA VGA OUT ACCESS CARD SATELLITE IN VHF/UHF IN (DTV) TEL LINE Y P B P R AUDIO/VIDEO OUT VIDEO[...]

14 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R VIDEO VHF/UHF AUX (MONO) IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 OUT MONITOR AUDIO (VAR/FIX) TO CONVERTER Y P B P R R L (MONO) AUDIO COMPONENT AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO LINE OUT OUT IN AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO LINE IN OUT IN Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. (Rear of p[...]

15 S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R VIDEO VHF/UHF AUX (MONO) IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 OUT MONITOR AUDIO (VAR/FIX) TO CONVERTER Y P B P R R L (MONO) AUDIO COMPONENT LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT S-LINK DIGITAL OUT R–AUDIO 1–L VIDEO OPTICAL COAXIAL S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R VIDEO VHF/UHF AUX (MONO) IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 OUT MONITOR AUDIO (VAR/FIX) TO CONVERTER Y P B P R R L [...]

16 Installing and Connecting the Projection TV (continued) (Rear of projection TV) RK-74A (not supplied) Line inputs AUDIO-L (white) Stereo amplifier AUDIO-R (red) S VIDEO CONTROL S OUT VIDEO AUDIO L R VIDEO (MONO) IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 OUT MONITOR AUDIO (VAR/FIX) Y P B P R R L (MONO) AUDIO COMPONENT HRD Disconnect all power sources before making any [...]

17 Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connecting a Sony SAVA series speaker system Use this connection to control the speaker’s Dolby* Pro Logic surround system and super woofer mode with the remote control. (see “SAVA SP Control” on page 28) 1 Using the AUDIO cable supplied with the speaker to AUDIO (VAR/FIX) OUT on [...]

18 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[...]

19 3 Press VOLUME – to continue. 4 Press CHANNEL + to preset channels automatically. “Auto Program” appears and the projection TV starts scanning and presetting channels automatically. While scanning, the received channel will be displayed on the sub screen. When all the receivable channels are stored, the lowest numbered channel is displayed[...]

20 Using Y our New Projection TV (continued) 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. Pr[...]

21 TV/VIDEO JUMP FREEZE (yellow labeled button) DISPLAY Press repeatedly to scroll through available video inputs: TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 3. 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 Label” on page 35) Press to alternate or jump back and for[...]

22 Using Y our New Projection TV (continued) CC SLEEP ANT (AUX input) MTS/SAP TV/VTR SYSTEM OFF 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 if the broadcaster offers this service. Caption[...]

23 6 10 (white labeled button) Press to display a window picture. Each time you press this button, the picture size will change (1/9 n 1/16 n no display). To close the window picture, press PIP repeatedly until it disappears. Press POSITION repeatedly to change the location of the window picture (counterclockwise) around the main picture. You can a[...]

24 Using Y our New Projection TV (continued) (white labeled button) (white labeled button) Press to select the TV channel on which the symbol “ b ” is displayed. (for details, see “Watching the TV” on page 20) Speed Surf 1 Press and hold CH + or – to change the channel number rapidly. 2 Release to display the desired channel. Press to cha[...]

25 Some adjustment menus may require further operations. For details, see each menu option. To return to the previous screen (except for the slider adjustment menus), choose “ ” at the bottom of the menu and press or B . 6 Once you have completed all menu corrections, press MENU to exit the menu screens. To exit from the menus at any time Press[...]

26 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[...]

27 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[...]

28 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[...]

29 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[...]

30 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 25. To select the Channel Set Up ch menu: Display / Highlight ch / Select Channel Set Up Favorite Channel :Auto Channel Skip/Add Channel Caption A[...]

31 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 Press V or v to select the desired channel. You can view the channel that is selected with the Channel Ski[...]

32 Adjusting Y our SET UP (menus) (continued) 2 Press V or v 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 30) 3 Press V or v to select a position (1–8), and press . 4 Press V or v to select a channel and p[...]

33 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, press V or v 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 adjust any of your f[...]

34 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 36 for details) Some programs are [...]

35 Video Label Easy recognition of connected equipment (e.g. SAT, VHS, etc.) 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 Press V or v to select the input mode you want [...]

36 Adjusting Y our SET UP (menus) (continued) Parental Control Country: U.S.A. Parental Lock: Rating: Child Change Password Move Select Exit MENU Off 4 Make sure that “Country ”is highlighted, and press . 5 Press V or v to select your country (U.S.A. or Canada), and press . 6 Press V or v to select “Parental Lock,” and press . Parental Cont[...]

37 7 Press V or v to select “On,” and press . 8 Press V or v to select “Rating,” and press . 9 Press V or v 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 in U.S.A.” on page 38 or “Selecting a Custo[...]

38 Adjusting Y our SET UP (menus) (continued) 3 Press V or v to select “Rating,” and press . 4 Press V or v 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 37), follow the procedure below. For a de[...]

39 First, select a TV rating. 5 Press V or v to select “TV Rating,” and press . 6 Press V or v to select the TV rating to be blocked, and press . TV Rating Move Select rating Select Exit MENU TV–Y TV–Y7 TV–G TV–PG TV–14 TV–MA _ _ :FV _ _ _ :D _ L _ S _ V _ _ :D _ L _ S _ V _ _ : L _ S _ V _ TV Rating Move Allow rating Select Exit ME[...]

40 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, press V or v to select “ ,” and press . Second, select a movie rating. 12 Press V or v [...]

41 3 Press V or v 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. Custom Rating Move Block all unrated programming Select Exit MENU TV Rating Movie Rating Unrated: View All TV [...]

42 Adjusting Y our SET UP (menus) (continued) 5 Press V or v to select the rating you want to block, and press . The selected rating appears. 6 Press V or v to select the TV rating to be blocked, and press . English Rating Move Select rating Select Exit MENU C G C8+ PG 14+ 18+ _ _ _ _ _ _ English Rating Move Allow rating Select Exit MENU C G C8+ PG[...]

43 Parental Control Country: U.S.A Parental Lock: On Rating: Change Password Move Exit MENU Child Confirm password Confirm ____ 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 t[...]

44 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[...]

45 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 and page 46 for a description of each rating. Child: Suitable for children under the age of 7. Viewable Canadian English Languag[...]

46 Adjusting Y our SET UP (menus) (continued) C8+ (Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own): Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict; or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television. There will be no profanit[...]

47 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. Press CODE SET, DVD/VTR (FUNCTION), and the 0-9 buttons to enter the manufacturer’s code number (see the following chart), then press ENTER. For example, to operate a Sony 8mm VCR: If the remote [...]

48 MDP manufacturer code numbers Manufacturer Code Sony 701 Panasonic 704, 710 Mistubishi 702 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[...]

49 Setting the Manufacturer's Code You can program the supplied remote control to operate a cable box or satellite receiver. Press CODE SET, SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION), and the 0-9 buttons to enter the manufacturer’s code number (see the following chart), then press ENTER. For example, to operate a Sony satellite receiver: Manufacturer code number[...]

50 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[...]

51 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 Favorite Channel does not display your choi[...]

52 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:[...]

53 A Adjusting sliders ......................... 26, 27 ANT button ................................. 22, 24 Antenna cable ...................................... 9 Antenna connector ............................. 8 Audio button ............................... 22 Audio menu operations ........ 27, 28 Audio Out .........................................[...]

54 CH+/– ........................................... 24 FREEZE ......................................... 24 PIP .................................................. 23 POSITION ..................................... 23 SWAP ............................................ 24 TV/VIDEO ................................... 23 R Remote control ..............[...]