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Flat Panel Color TV KDE42XBR950/KDE50XBR950/KDE61XBR950 4-098-430-11 (1) Flat Panel Color TV Operating Instructions KDE42XBR950 KDE50XBR950 KDE61XBR950 2003 Sony Corporation - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
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of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the at the rear of the TV, below the Sony logo, on the sticker, and also on the any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
Brightness" and higher "Picture" settings. Please see page 96 for instructions on adjusting picture settings. This will help you reduce the risk retention. IMAGE RETENTION IS NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY CAUTION The following SONY appliance(s) for use only with the following TV STAND or WALL-HANGING - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
, cautions and instructions placed on the set or described in the operating instructions or service manual. WARNING To guard instructions when disconnecting the display interface cable. If the AC power cord or display interface cable is damaged, stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
the inside of the TV. Consult qualified service personnel. Attachments Do not use attachments not . Use only a cart or stand recommended by Sony for the specific model of TV. No part of serious injury. s Be sure to follow the operating instructions supplied with your stand when installing the unit. s - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
Media receiver unit Place the Media receiver unit on a stable, level surface. Otherwise, the Media receiver unit may fall and cause injury. Use an optional Sony stand, which has adequate strength. Weight Do not stand on the Media receiver unit. The unit may fall or break, causing injury. Pay special - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
mast and supporting structure, instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation. s When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance, it indicates a need for service - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
may drop and a serious injury may result. Be sure to follow the instructions given below. s Carry the TV with the specified number of persons. s unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
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Contents Introducing the TV Welcome 13 Package Contents 13 Features 13 Setting Up the TV Overview 17 TV Controls and Connectors 18 Display unit 18 Media receiver unit Front Panel 20 Media receiver unit Rear Panel 22 Installing the TV 23 Detaching the speakers (KDE61XBR950 only 25 Basic - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
Favorite Channels 63 Using the Freeze Function 64 Using Picture Off 65 Using the Digital Program Guide Displaying the Digital Program Guide 67 Navigating the Digital Program Menus 68 Using the Guide Menu 68 Using the Program Options Menu 69 Using the Caption Vision Menu 69 Using the Digital - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
Rating Options 107 Viewing Blocked Programs 107 Using the Setup Menu 108 Selecting Setup Options 108 Overview 113 Glossary 114 Contacting Sony 115 Troubleshooting 115 Twin View 115 Remote Control 116 Memory Stick 116 Video 118 Audio 119 Channels 119 General 120 Specifications 121 - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
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the TV Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Sony Flat Panel Color TV. This manual is to be used with the following models: Cleaning cloth s Frame bars (KDE61XBR950 only) s Screws (KDE61XBR950 only) s Operating Instructions These items are all you need to set up and operate the TV in its - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
process. Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural-looking. • Newly developed PDP driver IC: Achieves high-precision gamma characteristics, using Sony's unique digital technology. Fine gradation of dark scenes, which is not possible with conventional PDP, is realized by greatly enhancing - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
Welcome s Digital Visual Interface (DVI-HDTV): Can accommodate a copyprotected digital connection (HDCP*) to other devices (such as digital set-top boxes) that have compatible interfaces. The DVI-HDTV input terminal is compliant with the EIA-861 standard and is not intended for use with personal - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
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Setting Up the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV. Topic TV Controls and Connectors Installing the TV Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna Connecting Optional Equipment About Using S VIDEO - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
Setup POWER ON/ STAND BY TIMER PICTURE OFF 2 3 4 5 67 SONY EXCLUSIVE CABLE ONLY BLACK WHITE DISPLAY SIGNAL IN 8 AC IN 9 Item If the LED blinks continuously, this may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see "Contacting Sony" on page 115). 3 TIMER LED When lit, indicates one of the - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
Item 8 DISPLAY SIGNAL IN 9 AC IN Description Connect to the DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT jacks of the rear of the media receiver unit by using the supplied display interface cable. Connects the supplied AC power cord. Setup 19 - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
light up when the main power is turned off. If the LED blinks in red continuously, this may indicate the Media receiver unit needs servicing (see "Contacting Sony" on page 115). 3 TIMER LED When lit, indicates one of the timers is set. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
Item qg i.LINK 2 qh VIDEO/ L-AUDIO-R VIDEO 2 IN qj S VIDEO 2 IN Description Connects to the i.LINK jack on your i.LINK-compatible portable device. Provides a secure digital connection between your TV and your i.LINK-compatible portable device. Connects to the composite A/V output jacks on your - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S function. 5 and is not intended for use with personal computers. See the instruction manual that came with your equipment for details about connecting and using - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
and connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the display unit's AC IN jack. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Setup SONY EXCLUSIVE CABLE ONLY BLACK WHITE DISPLAY SIGNAL IN AC IN Display interface cable (supplied) Tighten the screw slowly until the screw is stabilized - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
Setup 3 Install the display unit using an optional stand or rack unit. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your stand or rack unit. 4 Connect the other end of display interface cable to the Media receiver unit's DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT jacks, and - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
detached. Be sure to remove the speakers before installing the TV on a wall, etc. Detaching the speakers from the TV should be performed by qualified Sony personnel. 1 Place a protective sheet or cloth beneath the TV on a flat floor. Turn the TV over so that you can see its rear panel. 2 Remove - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
Setup Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna The way in which you will connect your TV varies, depending on how your home receives a signal (cable, cable box, antenna) and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR. If You Are Connecting See Page Cable or Antenna Only 26 s No cable - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
Setup Cable Box and Cable Only For best results, use this connection if: s Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. s You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 31 and 33.) With this - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
Setup Cable Box Only For best results, use this connection if: s Your cable company scrambles all channels, which requires you to use a cable box. s You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 31 and 33.) With this connection you can: s Use the TV remote control to change channels coming - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Use the cable box Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable box Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Prevent the accidental switching of TV channels Do This ... Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
Setup Connecting Optional Equipment Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional equipment: If You Are Connecting VCR and Cable VCR and Cable Box Two VCRs for Tape Editing Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver and VCR DVD Player with Component Video Connectors DVD Player - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
Setup VCR and Cable For best results, use this connection if: s Your cable company does not require you to use a cable box. About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, you can use all the dual picture features. To connect the VCR and cable 1 - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
). Set up the TV remote control to If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See operate the VCR "Programming page 55. TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 109. identify equipment connected to - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
Setup VCR and Cable Box For best results, use this connection if: s Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See "Programming the Remote Control" on 56 and "Operating a VCR or D-VHS" on page 55. See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 109. Do not leave the display indication of - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
Setup Two VCRs for Tape Editing Connecting two VCRs lets you record from one VCR to the other. By connecting them as shown below, you can view (monitor) what is being recorded. To connect two VCRs for tape editing 1 Use an A/V cable to connect the playback VCR's A/V output jacks to the recording - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
Do This ... Set up the TV remote control to If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See operate the VCR(s) "Programming the Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 109. identify equipment connected to the TV Setup 36 - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
Setup Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver's satellite input jack. 2 Use an A/V cable to connect the satellite receiver's A/V output jacks to the TV's A/V input jacks. 3 Connect the supplied antenna cable from your cable - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
the satellite receiver input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. See "Programming the Remote Control" on Receiver" on page 55. See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 109. Do not leave the Electric Program - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
Setup Satellite Receiver and VCR To connect a satellite receiver and VCR 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver's satellite input jack. 2 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR's VHF/UHF input jack. 3 Use the supplied antenna cable to connect the VCR's VHF/UHF output jack to - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
illustration). Set up the TV remote control to If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the remote operate the satellite receiver page 55. Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 109. identify equipment connected to - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
Setup DVD Player with Component Video Connectors For best results, use this connection if your DVD player has component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks. To connect a DVD player with component video connectors 1 Use three separate component video cables to connect the DVD player's Y, PB and PR jacks to the - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
the illustration). Set up the TV remote control to If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. See operate the DVD player 56. TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 109. identify equipment connected - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
illustration). Set up the TV remote control to If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. See operate the DVD page 56. TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 109. identify equipment connected to the - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
Watch the camcorder Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the camcorder input (VIDEO 2 in the illustration). Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 109. identify equipment connected to the TV Do not leave a still image of the camcorder or digital - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
Setup Audio Receiver For improved sound quality, you may want to play the TV's audio through your stereo system. To connect an audio system 1 Use an audio cable to connect the TV's audio output jacks to the audio receiver's line input jacks. Rear of Media receiver unit D IN 480p/480i) R R SUB - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
Setup Sub Woofer Use a monaural audio cable to connect the TV's SUB WOOFER OUT jack to the sub woofer's input jack. Monaural audio cable (not supplied) L R PR R (VAR) CONTROL S OPTICAL OUT L IN R OUT AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) HDTV R - AUDIO - L DVI-HDTV IN 6 Rear of Media receiver unit - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
Setup Using the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL S allows you to control your system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. In addition to allowing you to control multiple devices with one remote control, the CONTROL S feature allows you to always - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
Setup Setting Up the Channel List After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Auto Setup, which automatically set up available analog and digital channels. The Auto Program screen appears when you turn on your TV for the first time after hooking it up. If you do not want to set up the - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
Using the Remote Control Overview This chapter describes how to set up, program, and use the TV's remote control. Topic Inserting Batteries Button Descriptions Programming the Remote Control Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control Page 49 50 52 55 Inserting Batteries 1 2 3 Open the - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
off. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears. 5 GUIDE Press to display the digital program guide. If FUNCTION is switched on SAT/CABLE GUIDE* Press to display the program guide of your satellite program provider. 6 Use with 0-9 and ENTER buttons to select - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
, cable box, and other audio/video equipment you have programmed into the remote control. For instructions, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 52. POWER: Press to turn on and and hold down either CH. * If not Sony brand, requires that you first program the remote control (page 52). 51 - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
, ED Beta VCRs 8 mm VCR VHS VCR DVD player i.LINK Programmable Code Number 303 302 301 751 901 If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the TV's remote control, use the following procedure to program the remote control. The equipment must have infrared - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
762 755 758 756 757 761 759 753 757 752 755 758 754 760 AV Receiver*1 Manufacturer Code Sony 651 5.1 DVD AV System (DAV)*2 Manufacturer Code Sony 601 Cable Boxes Manufacturer Code Sony 230 Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225, 226 Jerrold/G. I. 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 218 - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
Satellite Receivers Manufacturer Code Sony 801 Dish Network 810 Echostar 810 General Electric 802 Hitachi 805 Hughes 804 Mitsubishi 809 Panasonic 803 RCA/ 802, 808 PROSCAN Toshiba 806, 807 *1 This - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
, or other connected equipment Set up the TV remote control to operate non-Sony equipment Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment channels Back to previous channel Display channel number Display SAT Guide Display SAT Index Display SAT Menu Move highlight (cursor) - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 58
Remote Control Operating a Cable Box To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Turn on/off Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT/CABLE indicator lights up. SAT/CABLE 0-9, ENTER CH +/- JUMP Operating a DVD - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 59
Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV. Topic Watching TV Using Wide Mode Using Twin View Using Favorite Channels Using the Freeze Function Using Picture Off Page 58 59 60 63 64 65 57 - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 60
then ENTER. For example, to select subchannel 2.1, press 2, , 1, and then press ENTER. You can also select digital channels using the digital program guide. See page 67 for details. Adjust the volume Press VOL +/- Mute the volume Press MUTING (press again to unmute) Alternate back and forth - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 61
Using Wide Mode z Wide Zoom is recommended for 4:3 picture to prevent image retention. Wide Screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several Wide Screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio). When viewing high-definition programs broadcast in 720p/1080i, it is not possible to change between Wide - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 62
Using Twin View Twin View lets you see two pictures from two sources - from an antenna, VCR, DVD, etc. - on the screen at the same time. You hear the sound from only one of the sources at a time, but you can choose which source's sound is selected. You can also change the relative size of each of - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 63
Activating the Picture To activate the picture in the right window s Press b. To activate the picture in the left window s Press B. , < Functions Available in the Active Window To Do This ... Tune to a channel Adjust the volume Mute the volume Switch the TV's input between sources connected to - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 64
Changing the Picture Size The zoom feature lets you vary the relative size of the left and right pictures. 1 Press B or b to activate the picture that you want to resize. 2 Press V to enlarge the picture. 3 Press v to make the picture smaller. Features When you adjust the picture sizes, the TV - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 65
Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify. Creating a List of Favorite Channels z For details on using the Channel Menu, see page 103. 1 Press MENU to display the Menu. 2 Press B or b to highlight the - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 66
Using the Freeze Function FREEZE allows you to temporarily capture a program's picture. You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. The Freeze feature is not available while you are using the Twin View feature. 1 When the program information you want to - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 67
Using Picture Off The Picture Off feature lets you enjoy music from radio programs of digital broadcasts or DVDs with the TV screen turned off. This feature turns off the display unit only. 1 Press PIC OFF. The PICTURE OFF LED lights up in blue and the screen turns off. To cancel and return to - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 68
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subchannels, set up your TV's digital programming, and enable digital closed captioning. Analog channels are not available in this guide. z The digital program guide and menus are not available while using multipicture functions (Twin View, Freeze, i.LINK, Memory Stick, or Favorite Channels). To - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 70
to these menus and through the available options: 1 Press V v B b to navigate through the options. 2 Press to select the desired option. The Guide menu allows you to select digital channels and subchannels from a dropdown list. This list also provides information about the current program being - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 71
aspect ratios, and reading levels. 1 Press V or v to select from the following six services. The service description, if available, applies to the currently tuned channel. Option Off Description Turns off closed on analog channels, see "Using the Setup Menu" on page 108. Program Guide 69 - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 72
want your TV to perform a full Auto Setup. Channel Show/Hide This option allows you to remove (hide) digital channels from the Digital Program Guide's list of channels and subchannels, as well as from channel surfing using CHANNEL +/-. Hidden channels can still be directly tuned using 0-9 and - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 73
Using the Memory Stick Viewer About Memory Stick Memory Stick (sold separately) is a new, compact, portable, and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds that of a floppy disk. Memory Stick is specially designed for sharing digital data among Memory Stick - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 74
Stick Viewer, the files must have the following file name extensions: File Type Supported File Name Extensions JPEG .jpg .jpeg MPEG1 .mpg .mpeg Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and MagicGate are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick * Some variations of MPEG1 movies may not play back - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 75
Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick If you are using a Memory Stick Duo, see "Inserting the Memory Stick Duo" on page 74. Inserting a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot and insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot as illustrated below. When inserted properly, it should slide - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 76
Inserting the Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Duo is a new, compact version of the standard-sized Memory Stick recording medium. CAUTION: Inserting the Memory Stick Duo incorrectly may result in permanent damage to the Memory Stick Duo and the TV. 1 Before inserting a Memory Stick Duo into the TV's - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 77
Removing a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator is off. (When the light is on, this indicates that the TV is reading data from the Memory Stick.) Removing the Memory Stick while a file is being accessed (when the Memory Stick indicator on the TV's front panel is lit) may damage the - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 78
Using the Memory Stick Index Turn on the TV and insert a Memory Stick that contains the photo or movie files you want to view. For how to insert a Memory Stick, see page 73. If the Memory Stick Index does not appear, press MEMORY STICK on the remote control. The Memory Stick Index appears, - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 79
Using the Memory Stick Index The following describes how to use the Memory Stick Index. To Do This ... Move the highlight to a photo or movie ( ) thumbnail Display the highlighted photo or movie file full screen Display the next page of thumbnails Display the previous or next page of thumbnails - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 80
Viewing Photos Information about selected photo When you select a photo from the Memory Stick Index (described on page 76), it displays as shown below, with the following controls. Selected photo Previous/next buttons Photo menu bar JPEGs captured using a digital video camera may appear to - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 81
Photo Menu Bar Options z JPEG files that are protected are indicated by the Lock icon. The Photo menu bar lets you access additional photo viewing options. To access the Photo menu bar 1 Press B or b to select Slide Show, View, or File. 2 Use V v B b to select the desired option. Option - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 82
Using Zoom and Pan To Zoom and Pan a photo 1 In the Photo menu bar, press B or b to highlight View. 2 Press V or v to highlight Zoom/Pan and press . 3 Specify the zoom center point by using V v B b; then press the center. The Zoom and Pan controls are displayed. to set Indicates Zoom increment - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 83
Movie menu bar Movie Controls z The quality of the movie when enlarged depends on the resolution of the MPEG1 file. See your camera's instruction manuals for details. To Do This ... Do This ... Enlarge the movie window Press V or v to highlight Enlarge, and then press . To display the movie - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 84
Movie Menu Bar Options z MPEG1 files that are protected are indicated by the Lock icon. To access the Movie menu bar 1 Use V or v to highlight Index in the Movie menu bar. 2 Press B or b to select Index, Slide Show, or File. 3 Press V or v to select the desired option. Option Index Slide Show - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 85
Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options Slide Show Menu Options z The Slide Show menu is the same whether you select it from the Memory Stick Index (page 76), Photo (page 78), or Movie (page 81) menus. z When you select Complete List..., it may take a moment to display the list of all MP3 files. z Some - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 86
different folders to view in the Memory Stick Viewer. Digital Camera Folders Selects all folders within the directories defined by the DCF rules used by Sony digital cameras (see page 85). JPEG and MPEG1 files in those directories are recognized even if they do not conform to the DCF file naming - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 87
Names Most Sony brand digital still and video cameras automatically record still photo and movie files using DCF compliant directory and file names. If you selected the Digital Camera Folders option, as described on page 84, you might want to have your digital camera's instruction manual handy in - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 88
Memory Stick Precautions When using Memory Stick media, follow these precautions: s To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not turn off the TV or remove Memory Stick media from the insertion slot while data is being read (as indicated by the Memory Stick indicator light being on). s - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 89
LINK allows for the secure transfer of copyright-protected digital content between these devices and your digital television. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation and used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 90
, read the instruction manual of the i. LINK device to be connected. To connect a digital i.LINK device (using only a digital signal) 1 Using an i.LINK cable (see page 87), connect the device's i.LINK jack to either of the TV's i.LINK jacks. To connect an i.LINK device that supports - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 91
i.LINK Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do This ... Set up a digital i.LINK device Set up an i.LINK device that supports an EIA-775A analog connection For digital i.LINK devices (devices that require only the i.LINK connection), no setup is necessary. The TV automatically - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 92
Device List. 1 Connect the i.LINK device that you wish to operate. For instructions on connecting i.LINK devices, see page 88. 2 Press i.LINK on the remote i.LINK to the TV, appear on the Device List. Devices that are not supported by the TV appear on the Device List as "Other Device," but cannot - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 93
i.LINK Using the i.LINK Control Panel After you select an i.LINK device using the Device List, the TV displays the i.LINK Control Panel, which allows you to use the TV's remote to control the selected i.LINK device. 1 If the i.LINK Control Panel is not already displayed, press i.LINK on the remote - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 94
controlled. s Only i.LINK-equipped digital camcorders and digital VCRs can be controlled directly through the i.LINK Control Panel. s Not all functions are supported for all i.LINK devices. s When operating the i.LINK device by using the i.LINK Control Panel, set remote control's function LED to TV - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 95
i.LINK i.LINK Setup You can use the i.LINK Control Panel to access digital setup options, some of which are also available through the Digital Program Guide (described on page 67). To Do This ... Set up the selected device Set up Caption Vision Set up i.LINK Analog Video (Set-Top Box) Do - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 96
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Using the Menus Overview The Menu gives you access to the following features: Menu Icon Description Page Allows you to make adjustments to your picture settings. It 96 also allows you to customize the Picture Mode based on the type of program you are viewing, select Advanced Video options, and - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 98
Menus Using the Video Menu To select the Video Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Press B or b to highlight the Video icon and press . 3 Press V v B b to highlight an option. Press to select an option. 4 Press V v B b to change settings. Press to select the changed setting. 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu. To - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 99
Menus z DRC Mode and DRC Palette are not available when watching 480p, 720p, and 1080i sources. Option NR Noise Reduction Mild Mode Advanced Video Description Select to reduce the noise level of connected equipment. It is also effective on the signal from the VHF/UHF jack. Select from High, - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 100
Menus Reality z DRC Palette is not available when Mild Mode is set to On. Option z For best results, adjust the Reality by pressing V v until you are satisfied with the level of detail. Then adjust the Clarity by pressing B b until you have a smooth image. Description DRC Palette Allows you to - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 101
Menus Using the Audio Menu To select the Audio Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Press B or b to highlight the Audio icon and press . 3 Press V v B b to highlight an option. Press to select an option. 4 Press V v B b to change settings. Press to select the changed setting. 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu. - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 102
Option Speaker Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustments Description On Select to turn on the TV speakers. Off Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through your external audio system speakers. This option can be set only when the Speaker option is set to - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 103
Menus Using the Screen Menu To select the Screen Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Press B or b to move to the Screen icon and press . 3 Press V or v to move to an option. Press to select an option. 4 Press B b V v to change settings. Press to select the changed setting. 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu. - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 104
Menus z If 4:3 Default is set to anything but Off, the Wide Mode setting changes only for the current channel. When you change channels (or inputs), Wide Mode is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting. To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed, set 4:3 - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 105
Menus Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel Menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Press B or b to highlight the Channel icon and press . 3 Press V v B b to highlight an option. Press to select an option. 4 Press V v B b to change settings. Press to select the changed setting. 5 Press MENU to exit the Menu. - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 106
Option Channel Label Description Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers. You can label up to 40 channels. 1 Press V v B b to highlight Channel and press . 2 Press V v to scroll through the channel numbers (1-125). Then press to select the channel number that - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 107
ans+, TV-PG Y. Adult Maximum ratings permitted are: s US: TV-14, PG-13 s Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14 Custom Select to set ratings manually. s US: See page 106 for details. s Canada: See page 107 for details. Change Password For changing your password. Select Country U.S.A. Select to use USA - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 108
following types of programs may be blocked: programs broadcast from another country, emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather. For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For Canadian models, see - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 109
Menus Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For US models, see page 106.) Option English Rating French Rating U.S.A. Rating Description C All children. C8+ Children 8 years and older. G General - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 110
(if available). For closed captioning, set to CC1. Info Displays the program name and the time remaining in the program (if the broadcaster offers this service). Displays when the channel is changed or DISPLAY is pressed. 108 - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 111
Menus z When selecting Game, or Web, the TV decreases brightness to prevent image retention. z The Skip label is useful for inputs that do not have equipment connected to them. Option Video Label Description Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 112
Menus z To go directly to programming Timer 1 or 2, press instead of pressing b. Option Clock/Timers Description Lets you set the clock on your TV and allows you to program your TV for scheduled viewing using the Timers. Sleep Allows you to select the time in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 113
the front panel of the display unit and the input indicator on the media receiver unit. Yes Illuminates the Sony logo and input indicator while the power is turned on. No Illuminates the Sony logo and input indicator only when the power is switched to on or off. On Allows the i.LINK - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 114
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Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Glossary Contacting Sony Troubleshooting Specifications Optional Accessories Index Page 114 115 115 121 123 124 113 - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 116
Glossary analog signal aspect ratio A signaling method that uses continuous changes in the amplitude or frequency of an electronic transmission to convey information. Refers to the ratio between the width and height of the screen. This TV has a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio, as opposed to a 4:3 - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 117
these operating instructions, you have additional 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 (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only). Troubleshooting Twin View Problem Possible - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 118
SAT/CABLE indicator lights up. Remote control does not operate non-Sony video equipment s If you replaced the batteries to the remote recently your Sony operate Sony video equipment TV remote.You may need to use the equipment's original remote control. Other Info Memory Stick Problem Possible - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 119
Other Info Problem Cannot show (or hide) file information in full screen or The quality of the movie when enlarged depends on the resolution of the MPEG1 file. See your camera's instruction manual for details. MP3 files on the Memory Stick s are not listed Music files are playing in s wrong - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 120
service. Call your local Sony Service Center. s Make sure the power cord is plugged in. s Press POWER on the front of the media receiver unit. s Press TV/VIDEO to cycle through the connected video sources. s Try another channel; it could be station trouble may solve the problem. Striped noise - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 121
remote control, set the Audio Out option to Variable. s To turn on the TV speakers, set the Speaker option to On (see page 100). Channels Problem Possible Remedies Cannot receive upper channels s Press ANT to select the VHF/UHF input. (see page 50) (UHF) when using an antenna s Use Auto Program - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 122
Problem on. If the LED blinks continuously, this may indicate the TV needs a service. s The TIMER LED (see page 18) indicates that the timer is set it stops blinking. If the LED does not stop blinking, contact qualified Sony personnel. The signal from a selected i.LINK device is not being displayed - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 123
Specifications Panel System Display resolution Antenna Television System Channel Coverage Power Requirements Inputs/Outputs DVI-HDTV Video (IN) S Video (IN) Audio (IN) Component Video Input CONTROL S (IN) CONTROL S (OUT) Digital Audio Optical Output (PCM/Dolby Digital) i.LINK Variable/Fixed Audio ( - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 124
Mass Power Consumption Supplied Accessories Display unit PDM-4210: 39kg (86 lbs) PDM-5010: 53kg (114 lbs) PDM-6110: 71 kg (156 lbs 8 oz) Media receiver unit MBD-XBR950: 6.5kg (14 lbs 5 oz) In Use Display unit PDM-4210: 430 W PDM-5010: 516 W PDM-6110: 770 W Media receiver unit MBD-XBR950: 53 W - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 125
Other Info Optional Accessories s A/V Cable (VC-810S/820S/830S) s Component Video Cable (VMC-10/30) s Control S Cable (RK-G69) s 10M display interface cable (VMC-P10) s i.LINK cables: VMC-IL4415 (4-pin to 4-pin, 1.5 meters); VMC-IL4435 (4-pin to 4-pin, 3.5 meters) s Table top stand: SU-P42T2 (for - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 126
Index 0-9 buttons 51 16:9 aspect ratio 59 4:3 aspect ratio 59 4:3 Default settings 102 A Add Digital Channels 70 Alternate Audio 69 Alternate Video 69 ANT button 50, 58 Audio Menu 95, 99 Audio Out 100 audio receiver, connecting 45 Auto Program (channel setup) 48 Auto SAP, MTS setting 99 B balance, - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 127
Full mode, setting 101 FUNCTION button and indicators 50 G Game Picture 109 Gamma Corrector 98 GUIDE button 50, 67 Guide menu 68 H HD/DVD IN jack (1080i/720p/480p/ 480i) jacks, described 22 hue , the TV 20 Pro (Video) mode 96 problems, troubleshooting 115-120 (Continued) 125 Other Info Other Info - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 128
Other Info Program Guide 67 Program Options menu 69 progressive 114 R ratings, setting 22 surround sound 99 T, U TIMER indicator 18, 20, 120 transport buttons 50 treble, adjusting 99 troubleshooting 115-120 TruSurround, Effect 99 turning on/off the TV 20 TV indicator 58 TV/VIDEO button 51, - Sony KDE-50XBR950 | Operating Instructions - Page 129
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KDE42XBR950
KDE50XBR950
KDE61XBR950
Flat Panel Color TV
Operating Instructions
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Flat Panel Color TV
KDE42XBR950/KDE50XBR950/KDE61XBR950