Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
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LCD Projection TV KDF-42WE655/KDF-50WE655/KDF-55WF655/KDF-60WF655
LCD Projection TV HD-TV Operating Instructions
KDF-42WE655 KDF-50WE655 KDF-55WF655 KDF-60WF655
2004 Sony Corporation
Owner's Record
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). Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial No.
Contacting Sony
If, after reading the following instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony TV, Please call one of the following numbers. Customers in the continental United States contact the Direct Response Center at: 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Customers in Canada contact the Customer Relations Center at: 1-877-899-SONY (7669)
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the LCD projection TV to rain or moisture.
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS OUVRIR
PRECAUCION
RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIR CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). [. . . ] Activate the remote control to operate the TV Turn on/off the TV Tune directly to a channel
Do This . . . For example, to select subchannel 21. 13, press 2+1+ +1+3, and then press ENT. two channels The LCD projection TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that was selected. Display the current channel Press DISPLAY once to display the channel number, current time, and channel label (if number (and other information) set). Switch the TV's input to the VCR, Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV's DVD player, or other connected video inputs. equipment Change video and audio options, customize the TV's setup, set parental controls, and more Switch the TV's input between sources connected to the TV's VHF/UHF and CABLE inputs Press MENU to display the Menu. Press ANT to alternate between sources connected to the TV's VHF/UHF and CABLE inputs.
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Using the Features
Using the Program Guide
Displaying the Program Guide
This LCD projection TV is equipped to show program information if it is available from the station. The program guide let you review program information, and select both analog and digital channels.
To display the program guide:
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Tune your LCD projection TV to a channel by using the 0-9, ENT buttons.
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Press GUIDE (TOP MENU) on the LCD projection TV's remote control. The program guide will appear with the currently selected program showing in the background.
Channel number, call letters, etc. Program title and description, program duration, time remaining, rating information, closed-caption availability, etc. Selectable channel list.
Make Way for Ducks!
Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley, two wayward ducks on a unique mission. Time remaining: 1:26
1 10 23. 1 36 65 68 ABC DISC FAM TLC HIST SHOW TV-G
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C23. 1 FAM
Program information in the guide is provided by the broadcasters. As a
result, it may sometimes include only the channel number, without a program title or description.
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Using the Features
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.
Make Way for Ducks!
Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley, two wayward ducks on a unique mission. Time remaining: 1:26
1 10 23. 1 36 65 68 ABC DISC FAM TLC HIST SHOW Alternate Video Alternate Audio Main Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 TV-G
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C23. 1 FAM
Using the Features
Subchannels are additional channels of programming broadcast
simultaneously. For example, channel 4 might include three subchannels (4. 1, 4. 2, 4. 3) that are showing programs at the same time.
Using the Program Options Menu
The Program Options menu allows you to customize the program settings on the currently tuned channel.
Option Description Alternate Each program has a main video stream (the video that you see when Video the channel is first tuned), and may have alternate video streams. (When available) Alternate Each program has a main audio stream (the audio you hear when the Audio channel is first tuned). This option allows you to switch among these alternate audio streams (e. g. , for different languages). (When available)
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Using the Features
Using Wide Screen Mode
z You can also access the screen mode settings in the Screen menu. For details, see page 104.
Wide screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts 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 for 4:3 Source (Standard definition source)
original source
Example
WIDE
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.
Wide Zoom m
WIDE
Normal displays the 4:3 picture in its original size. Side bars are shown to fill the 16:9 screen.
Normal m
WIDE
Full stretches the 4:3 picture horizontally, to fill the 16:9 screen.
Full m
WIDE
Zoom enlarges the 4:3 picture proportionately to fill the 16:9 screen. [. . . ] Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable channels that are not presently in the LCD projection TV's memory (see page 106). Use Auto Program in the Channel menu to add receivable TV channels that are not presently in LCD projection TV memory (see page 106). Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable channels. The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Digital Setup menu (see page 107).
Some digital cable channels are not being displayed
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Other Information
General
Problem Possible Remedies
How to reset TV to factory settings How to restore Video settings to factory settings How to restore Audio settings to factory settings
Turn on the TV. [. . . ]