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LCD Color TV KDL32XBR950/KDL42XBR950
LCD Color TV Operating Instructions

KDL32XBR950 KDL42XBR950

Printed on 100% recycled paper.

Printed in Japan

2003 Sony Corporation

Owners Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the display unit, the side of the media receiver unit and on the cartons (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. Display Unit ______________________________ Media Receiver Unit ________________________ Serial No. Display Unit ______________________________ Media Receiver Unit ________________________

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture.

NOTIFICATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 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 television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: s s s s Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Safety

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products 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 presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. s s Operate the 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, unplug the TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before operating it further. If you will not be using the TV for several days, disconnect the power by pulling the plug itself. Never pull on the cord. For details concerning safety precautions, see Important Safeguards on page 2.

Moisture

Do not touch the AC power cord with a wet hand. If you plug/unplug the AC power cord with a wet hand, it may cause electric shock.

Cleaning

Clean the AC power plug regularly. If the plug is covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its insulation may deteriorate and result in fire. Unplug the AC power plug and clean it regularly.

Ventilation holes

Do not insert anything in the ventilation holes. If metal or something flammable enters, it may result in fire or electric shock.
For the set with a three-wire grounding type AC plug
This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.
Notes on cleaning of the display
s s Be sure to unplug the TV unit before cleaning. Minimize contact with the LCD screen surface since the special coating applied may be affected. Use a dry soft cloth when removing dust from the screen. Do not use alcohol, benzine, thinner, etc., as it may damage the coating or cause LCD screen deterioration. Always use commercially available chemical fibre cleaning cloths in accordance with their supplied instructions. Do not allow the LCD screen to come in contact with volatile compounds, such as insecticide. Also, never let the LCD screen come in contact with rubber or plastic products for an extended period of time. This type of contact may damage the coating, or cause the LCD screen to deteriorate.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock. Always turn the set off when it is not being used. When the set is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet as a precaution against the possibility of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard. If a snapping or popping sound from a TV set is continuous or frequent while the TV is operating, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician. It is normal for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off.
Notes on cleaning of the chassis
s Wipe the chassis gently with a dry soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly dampened with a solution of mild soap, and then wiped dry. Never subject the chassis to volatile compounds such as alcohol, benzine, thinner or insecticide. Also, never let the chassis come in contact with rubber or plastic products for an extended period of time. This type of contact may damage the coating, and cause the chassis to deteriorate, or efface the printing on the chassis.
AC power cord and display interface cable
If you damage the AC power cord or display interface cable, it may result in fire or electric shock. s Do not pinch, bend, or twist the cable excessively. The core lines may be bared and cut, and cause short-circuit, resulting in fire or electric shock. s Do not convert or damage the AC power cord or display interface cable. s Do not put anything heavy on the AC power cord or display interface cable. Do not pull the AC power cord or display cable. s Keep the AC power cord or display interface cable away from heat sources. s Be sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting the AC power cord. s Refer to the operating 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 center to exchange it.

qh VIDEO/ L-AUDIO-R VIDEO 2 IN qj S VIDEO 2 IN
Media Receiver Unit Rear Panel

S VIDEO

HD/DVD IN

SUB WOOFER OUT(VAR)

AUDIO PB L

AUDIO L

VIDEO PB L AUDIO R

OPTICAL OUT CONTROL S

VHF/UHF

(TS/DV/MICROMV)

DVIHDTV R - AUDIO - L

i.LINK WHITE 6 BLACK

DVIHDTV IN

~ AC IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

(VAR/FIX)

DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT

Jack Description

1 S VIDEO IN 1/3

2 HD/DVD IN 4/5 (1080i/720p/480p/ 480i) 3 SUB WOOFER OUT (VAR) 4 CONTROL S IN/OUT 5 DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT (PCM/DOLBY* DIGITAL) 6 i.LINK 1/VHF/UHF 8 CABLE 9 DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT q; DVI-HDTV IN DVI-HDTV/ L-AUDIO-R (VIDEO IN 6)
Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than either composite video (qs) or VHF/UHF (7) connections. Connect to your DVD players or digital set-top boxs component video (Y, PB, PR) and audio (L/R) jacks. Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (1), the VHF/UHF (7) or the composite video (qs) connections. Connects to the input jack of your sub woofer. Allows the 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. Connect to the optical audio input of a digital audio component that is PCM/Dolby Digital compatible.
Used for connecting i.LINK-equipped devices. These terminals are not intended for connection with personal computers. RF input that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable box. RF input that connects to your cable signal. Connect to the DISPLAY SIGNAL IN jacks of the display unit by using the supplied display interface cable. Can accommodate a copy-protected 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 computers. See the instruction manual that came with your equipment for details about connecting and using it with the TV. Use a DVI-D single link cable. Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment. You can use these outputs to listen to your TVs audio through your stereo system. Connect to the composite A/V output jacks on your VCR or other video component. A third composite A/V input jack (VIDEO 2) is located on the front panel of the media receiver unit. These video connections provide better picture quality than the VHF/UHF (7) connections.
qa AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) L/R qs VIDEO IN 1/3 VIDEO/ L-AUDIO-R

To connect a VCR and cable box, you need:
s A splitter, which is a small, inexpensive device that you can purchase at your local electronics store. s Three coaxial cables. s One A/V cable or one S VIDEO cable with audio cables.
To connect the VCR and cable box
1 Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter. 2 Use the supplied antenna cable to connect one of the splitters two
output jacks to the TVs CABLE input jack.
3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitters other output jack to the

cable boxs input jack.

4 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable boxs output jack to the VCRs

RF input jack.

5 Use an A/V cable to connect the VCRs A/V output jacks to the TVs
6 Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCRs RF output jack to the TVs

VHF/UHF input jack.

7 Run the Auto Setup program, as described in Setting Up the Channel

Antenna cable (supplied)

Coaxial cable (not supplied) Cable Box A/V cable Splitter (not supplied) Coaxial cable (not supplied)
Watch cable (unscrambled) channels Watch cable box (scrambled) channels Watch the VCR Set up the remote control to operate the cable box or VCR Activate the remote control to operate the cable box or VCR Control specific cable box and VCR functions with the remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input (CABLE in the illustration). Turn on the VCR and tune it to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4). Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Use the cable box to change channels. Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to 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 page 60. For the cable box, press FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT/CABLE indicator lights up. For the VCR, press FUNCTION repeatedly until the DVD/VCR indicator lights up. See Operating a Cable Box on page 64 and Operating a VCR or D-VHS on page 63. See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 116.
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 VCRs A/V output jacks to
the recording VCRs A/V input jacks.
2 Use an A/V cable to connect the recording VCRs A/V output jacks to Setup
the TVs A/V input jacks (VIDEO 1 or 3).
Rear of Media Receiver Unit Playback VCR Recording VCR

SUB WOO OUT(VAR

(VAR/F

A/V cable

1 Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD players S VIDEO jack to
the TVs S VIDEO input jack (VIDEO 1 or 3).
2 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD players audio output jacks to
the TVs VIDEO 1 or 3 audio input jacks.
Rear of Media Receiver Unit S VIDEO cable

DVD Player

(1080i/720p/

HD/DV 4

Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. See Programming the Remote Control on page 60. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the DVD/VCR indicator lights up. See Operating a DVD Player on page 64. See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 116.
Digital Satellite Receiver with DVI-HDTV connector
To connect a digital Satellite Receiver with DVI-HDTV connector
1 Use a DVI-D single link cable to connect the Digital Satellite Receivers
DVI-HDTV output connector to the TVs DVI-HDTV input connector (VIDEO 6).
The DVI-HDTV connector carries only the video signal, you also need to connect the audio cables for sound.
2 Use an audio cable to connect the Digital Satellite Receivers audio
output jacks to the TVs VIDEO 6 audio input jacks.
Digital Satellite Receiver

(1080i/720p/480p)

DVI-D single link cable
Watch the digital satellite receiver Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the digital satellite receiver input (VIDEO 6 in the illustration). Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 116.

Camcorder

For easy connection of a camcorder, the TV has front A/V input jacks. If you prefer, however, you can connect the camcorder to the TVs rear A/V input jacks.

To connect a camcorder

Use an A/V cable to connect the camcorders A/V output jacks to the TVs A/V input jacks (VIDEO 2).
Front of the Media Receiver Unit

LAUDIOR

VIDEO 2 INPUT

To A/V output

Watch the camcorder Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the camcorder input (VIDEO 2 in the illustration). See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 116.

Audio Receiver

For improved sound quality, you may want to play the TVs audio through your stereo system.
To connect an audio system
1 Use an audio cable to connect the TVs AUDIO OUT jacks to the audio
receivers line input jacks.

480p/480i)

To line input

1 Press FAVORITES. The Favorite Channels list appears.
Preview of highlighted Favorite Channel
Favo r i t e s Exit ABC HBO MTV FOX CBS COMED

Favorite Channels

2 Press V or v to highlight the channel you want to watch.
A preview of the highlighted Favorite Channel appears.

3 Press

to select the channel you want to watch.
The Favorite Channels list disappears after 90 seconds if you do not operate the TV.
Using the Freeze Function
The Freeze functions allows you to temporarily capture a programs picture. You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc.
The TV switches to Freeze mode, and displays the frozen picture on the right, while the current program continues on the left.
1 When the program information you want to capture is displayed, press

FREEZE.

2 The TV switches to Twin View mode and displays the frozen picture
on the right, while the current program continues on the left.
Current program in progress

Call 555-1234

Frozen picture
3 To cancel and return to normal viewing, press FREEZE (or just tune to

another channel).

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 normal viewing, press any button except for VOL +/, POWER and MUTING.
Displaying the Digital Program Guide
You can display the digital program guide, if a digital broadcast signal is present. The digital program guide and menus let you review program information, select digital channels and subchannels, set up your TVs digital programming, and enable digital closed captioning.
Analog channels are not available in this guide. To display the digital program guide:
1 Tune your TV to a digital channel by using the 0-9,

buttons.

, and ENTER
2 Press GUIDE on the remote control. The digital program guide appears,
with the currently selected program showing in the background.
z The digital program guide and menus are not available while using multipicture functions (Twin View, Freeze, i.LINK, Memory Stick, or Favorite Channels).

Select Program to choose among the options described below. Clear White, Detail Enhancer, Color Corrector, Black Corrector, Gamma Corrector and White Balance options are available only when Pro mode is selected. DRC Mode Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x density, for high quality sources (i.e., DVD player, satellite receiver). High Dens. Progressive CineMotion Recommended for moving pictures. Recommended for still images and text. Provides an optimized display by automatically detecting film content and applying a reverse 3-2 pulldown process. Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural-looking.
z DRC Mode and DRC Palette are not available when watching 480p, 720p, and 1080i sources.
z DRC Palette is not available when Mild Mode is set to On.
Advanced Video (continued)

DRC Palette

Allows you to customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity) for up to three input sources. For example, you can create one Custom setting to optimize your cable inputs picture, and create another to optimize your DVD players picture. You can switch among the three Custom settings in the menu. 1 Press V v B b to highlight Custom 1, Custom 2, or Custom 3 and then press. The DRC palette appears.

Custom

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.

[25] Reality

Clarity
Press V v B b to adjust the position of the marker ( ). As you move the higher along the Reality axis, the picture becomes more detailed. As you move the to the right, along the Clarity axis, the picture becomes smoother. To save the setting, press.
To return the Custom options to the default factory settings, press RESET. BN Smoother Select to reduce the block noise caused by digital video encoding and decoding process. It is especially effective for watching a DVD or digital TV picture. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off. Clear White Detail Enhancer Color Corrector Black Corrector Gamma Corrector Select to emphasize the white colors. Select On or Off. Select to sharpen picture definition. Select from High, Med., Low and Off. Select to emphasize the red and blue colors. Select On or Off. Select to enhance the black colors to give the picture strong contrast. Select from High, Med., Low and Off.
Select to adjust the balance between bright and dark areas of the picture. Select from High, Med., Low and Off. White Balance Select to fine-adjust the white color intensity by changing the red, green and blue levels. Select Adjust to choose among the R-Gain, G-Gain, BGain, R-Bias, G-Bias and B-Bias options. To restore the factory default setting of White Balance, select Initial Set.

Back Light Contrast Enhancer
Adjust to decrease or increase backlight luminance. Select to adjust backlight and contrast to an appropriate level to improve picture level to improve picture reproduction in dark scenes. Select On or Off.

Using the Audio Menu

To select the Audio menu
Audio icon and press option. Press option. Press setting.
Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound: Off Effect: Simulated MTS: Stereo Speaker: On Audio Out: Fixed
To restore the factory default settings for Treble, Bass, and Balance
s Press RESET on the remote control when in the Audio menu.

Selecting Audio Options

The Audio menu includes the following options:
Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound Effect
Adjust to decrease or increase higher-pitched sounds. Adjust to decrease or increase lower-pitched sounds. Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance. Auto Off Select to stabilize the volume. Select to turn off Steady Sound.
z Virtual Dolby and TruSurround attempt to create the same surround effect produced by a multichannel system using the left and right speakers. Virtual Dolby is most effective for programs encoded in Dolby Surround.
Virtual Dolby Select for Dolby Pro Logic surround sound (for stereo programs only). TruSurround Select for surround sound (for stereo programs only). Simulated Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs. Off Stereo Auto SAP Select for normal stereo or mono reception. Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo. Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs when a signal is received. If no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in Stereo mode. Select for mono reception. Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts.
MTS Enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programs

Speaker

On Off
Select to turn on the TV speakers.
Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustments
Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TVs sound only through your external audio receiver and speakers. This option can be set only when the Speaker option is set to Off. Variable The TVs speakers are turned off, but the audio output from your audio system can still be controlled by the TVs remote control. The TVs speakers are turned off and the audio output of the TV is fixed. Use your audio receivers remote control to adjust the volume (and other audio settings) through your audio system.

The Parent menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels.
To select the Parent menu

Parent icon and press.

3 Use 0-9 on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. 4 If this is the first time you are creating this password, confirm the
password by entering it again. The Parent menu options appear.
5 Press V v B b to change settings. Press

setting.

6 Press MENU to exit the Menu.
You need your password for any future access into the Parent menu. If you lose your password, see Lost password on page 126.

Selecting Parent Options

z If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you should select Child, Youth, or Y. Adult to help simplify the rating selection. To set more specific ratings, select Custom. z For descriptions of Child, Youth, and Y. Adult ratings, see page 113.
The Parent menu includes the following options:
Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on/off and select a rating Child system Youth

Y. Adult

Parental lock is off. No programs are blocked from viewing. Maximum ratings permitted are: s US: TV-Y, TV-G, G s Canada: C, G, TV-Y Maximum ratings permitted are: s US: TV-PG, PG s Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG Maximum ratings permitted are: s US: TV-14, PG-13 s Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14 Select to set ratings manually. s US: See page 113 for details. s Canada: See page 114 for details.
Change Password Select Country
For changing your password. U.S.A. Canada Select to use USA ratings (see page 113). Select to use Canadian ratings (see page 114).
US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options
z The Content-Based Ratings are linked to the level of the AgeBased Rating. For example, a program with an Age-Based Rating of TV-PG V (Violence) rating may contain moderate violence, while a TV-14 V (Violence) rating may contain more intense violence. z To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings. z If you block unrated TV programs, be aware that the 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 page 114.

Movie Rating

G PG PG-13 R NC-17 and X
All children and General Audience. Parental Guidance suggested. Parental Guidance for children under 13. Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children under 17. No one 17 or under allowed.
TV Rating Age-Based Ratings Block programs by TV-Y All children. their rating, TV-Y7 Directed to children age 7 and older. content or both TV-G General Audience. TV-PG TV-14 Parental Guidance suggested. Parents Strongly cautioned.

Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 4 jack, you can select the label DVD for the VIDEO 4 input. Then when you press TV/VIDEO to change inputs, the Video Label you assigned to that input appears on screen. 1 Press V or v to highlight the video input (VIDEO 1-6) to which you want to assign a label. Then press to select the input. 2 Press V or v to highlight one of the displayed labels. Then press to select the label. You can select from the following labels for each input: Video 1-3 VHS, DVD, Receiver, Satellite, Cable Box, 8mm, DTV, Game, LD, Web, Beta, Skip DVD, Satellite, Cable Box, DTV, HD, Game, Skip

Video 4-6

If you select Skip, your TV skips this input when you press the TV/VIDEO button. Game Picture Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right in the window. The function is available for the picture of connected equipment. Select while watching the picture to be adjusted. The TV stores the position in memory for each input. Select to display all on-screen Menus in your language of choice.

Language

Clock/Timers
z To go directly to programming Timer 1 or 2, press instead of pressing b.
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) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. Timer 1 Timer 2 You can use the Timers to program the TV to turn on and off and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled viewing times. Timer 1 and Timer 2 are not available to 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. 2 Press V or v to highlight one of the following options, then press. Program: Select to set the Timer by day, time, duration, and channel. Off: Select to turn off the Timer. (Your previous settings are saved.)
If you selected Program in step 2, press V and v to set the day(s), hour, minute, duration, and channel number. Press or press b to confirm each setting and move to the next setting. Press B to go back to the previous setting. Press MENU to exit the Menu. An LED on the front panel will light, indicating the timer has been set. Press V and v to highlight Current Time and then press. Press V and v to set the current time (day, hour, and minute). Press (or press b) to confirm each setting and move to the next setting. Press B to go back to the previous setting. Press MENU to exit the Menu.

Current Time

Illuminated

i.LINK Standby

Allows you to illuminate the Sony logo on 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 when you switch the power to on or off. On Allows the i.LINK signal to pass through to connected i.LINK devices even when the TV is turned off. The front panel i.LINK STANDBY LED lights in red. The TV requires more standby power than when this option is set to Off. Off Does not allow the i.LINK signal to pass through to connected i.LINK devices when the TV is turned off. The front panel i.LINK STANDBY LED turns off. The TV requires less standby power than when this option is set to On.

Troubleshooting

Twin View
Problem Possible Remedies
I cannot get Twin View to work s
s There is no Twin View window, s or it is just static s Twin View cannot display anything but TV channels Twin View displays the same program in both windows s s
If you are using a cable box to unscramble all channels (as shown on page 32), you cannot use the Twin View feature. This is because the cable box can unscramble only one channel at a time. You can use Twin View to view a signal from a different source that is connected to the TVs A/V jacks (such as a VCR or DVD player) in the second window by pressing TV/VIDEO while in Twin View. Sources connected to the CABLE, VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5, and VIDEO 6 inputs, as well as digital sources, display in the left Twin View window, but not the right. Be sure the Twin View window is set to a video input or channel that has a signal airing. You might be tuned to a video input with nothing connected to it. Try cycling through the video inputs by pressing TV/VIDEO. Try cycling through the video inputs by pressing TV/VIDEO. Check that the Video Label option is not set to Skip. (See the Setup menu on page 116.) Both Twin View windows might be set to the same channel. Try changing channels in either window.

Other Info Other Info

Remote control does not operate
Cannot change channels with the remote control

s s s s

Remote control does not operate non-Sony video equipment
The batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries. Check the orientation of the batteries. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the TV indicator lights up. You may have inadvertently pressed FUNCTION, which changes the remote control to SAT or CABLE mode. Make sure the TVs AC power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet. Locate the TV at least 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights. If you are using the TV to change channels, first press FUNCTION repeatedly until the TV indicator lights up. If you are using another device to change channels, be sure you have not inadvertently switched your TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting. Use the Channel Fix option to fix the channel based on the hookup you used (see page 110). If you are using another device to change channels, be sure to press FUNCTION for that device. For example, if you are using your cable box to change channels, be sure to press FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT/CABLE indicator lights up. If you replaced the batteries to the remote control recently, the code numbers for the video equipment may need to be reset. There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are attempting to operate. There is a possibility that some non-Sony equipment cannot be operated by your Sony TV remote control. You may need to use the equipments original remote control. There is a possibility that some Sony equipment cannot be operated by your Sony TV remote control. You may need to use the equipments original remote control.

MP3 files on the Memory Stick s are not listed Music files are playing in wrong order Cannot see MP3 list to play music Error message is displayed s

s s s s s

Error icon is displayed
The file is a JPEG or an MPEG1, but the thumbnail is unreadable. The file is unreadable.
No picture (screen not lit), no sound

s s s s s s s

If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may need service. Call your local Sony Service Center. Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in. Press POWER on the front of the media receiver unit. Press TV/VIDEO to cycle through the connected video sources. Try another channel; it could be station trouble. Press PIC OFF so that the PICTURE OFF LED on the display unit goes off. Make sure the display interface cable is connected to the display unit and the media receiver unit. Adjust the Picture option in the Video menu (see page 102). Adjust the Brightness option in the Video menu (see page 102). Check the antenna/cable connections. Adjust the Color option in the Video menu (see page 102). Check the antenna/cable connections. Try another channel; it could be station trouble. Press ANT to change the input mode (see page 58). Adjust the antenna. Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair-dryers. Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the problem. Video head interference. Keep your VCR away from the TV. Leave a space of 30 cm (11 7/8 inches) between your VCR and the TV to avoid noise. Avoid installing your VCR in front of the TV or at the side of the TV. You have selected a text option in the Setup menu and no text is available. To turn off this feature, set the Caption Vision option to Off. If you were trying to select closed captioning, select CC1 instead of Text 1-4. Some wide-screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16:9 (this is especially common with theatrical releases). Your TV will show these programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. For more details, check the documentation that came with your DVD (or contact your program provider). The compression used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs may cause your TVs screen to display less detail than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or dots, pixelations) to appear on your screen. This is due to your TVs large screen and ability to show very fine detail, and is normal for certain digitally recorded programs. Adjust the reality/clarity in the DRC Palette menu (see page 104) to optimize the picture while viewing these sources.

Variable audio setting 107 VCR using with remote control 63 with cable box, connecting 36 with cable, connecting 34 with satellite receiver, connecting 42 Vertical Center, adjusting 109 Vertical Size 109 VHF/UHF jack, described 22 VIDEO (L/R)/AUDIO jacks, described 22 Video menu 101, 102 Video modes, selecting 102 Virtual Dolby, Effect 106 Vivid mode 102 VOL buttons 20, 58, 66
S VIDEO jack, described 21, 22 SAT/CABLE indicator 58 SAT/CABLE power button 59 satellite receiver, using with remote control 63 setting up channels 55 Setup menu 115 sharpness, adjusting 102 Simulated, Effect 106 sizing, picture in Twin View 70 SLEEP button 58 speakers turning on/off 107 using external speakers 107 specifications 127 Standard mode 102 Steady Sound described 14 setting 106 Stereo, MTS setting 106 Stop button 58 SUBWOOFER OUT jack, described 22 surround sound 106

W, X, Y

Warm, Color Temperature 102 White Balance 104 WIDE button 58 Wide Mode 108 Wide Screen, described 14 Wide Zoom mode, setting 108
zoom feature, with Twin View 70 Zoom mode, setting 108

KDL-32/42XBR950

Sony's WEGA Engine System Direct Digital Circuitry Digital Reality Creation circuitry MIDX circuitry Sonys LCD Panel Driver LSI Movies will always look their best with CineMotion technology Built-in ATSC/QAM Elegant, floating glass panel design enhances any living space Get deeper black's with Sony's Contrast Enhancer View your images with Advanced Memory Stick media
The WEGA Engine System Sonys proprietary WEGA Engine system maintains the picture in the digital domain from the first stage to the last - end-to-end digital accuracy to deliver superb picture quality from any video source. Direct Digital Circuitry (DDC) increases the signal to noise ratio before it passes through to the DRC circuit. DRC Digital Reality Creation MultiFunction V1 Circuitry raises standard definition signals to HD quality to display clear, stable images from any video source. MID-X Multi Image Driver Circuitry scales all incoming standard and high definition signals to the configuration of the panel without degrading signal quality, and provides Twin-View picture-and-picture features. DCP Digital Component Processor fine-tunes the signal to improve overall contrast and sharpness before the image is displayed. LCD Panel Driver LSI minimizes motion blur caused the response time lag of LCD panels by improving the response time in the middle luminance range resulting in smoother images on the screen.

Features

Video High Resolution Plasma TV Built-in NTSC TV Tuners (2) Built-in ATSC TV Tuner (1) Built-in Stereo Speakers Panel System: LCD Display Screen Size (Diagonally): KDL-42XBR950 = 42 inches KDL-32XBR950 = 32 inches Display Resolution: KDL-42XBR950 =1366 x 768 KDL-32XBR950 =1280 x 768 Antenna: 75 Ohm External TV System: (Media Box) NTSC America TV Tuner Channel Coverage: VHF 2 - 13 UHF 14 - 69 CATV 1 - 999 ATSC 1 - 99 Advanced WEGA Engine System DRC MultiFunction Circuitry CineMotion Reverse 3-2 Pulldown Technology Multi-Image Driver (MID X) DVI-HDTV Interface Steady Sound Auto Volume Control Input Signals: 480i, 480p,1080i, 720p Color Temperature Adjustment Auto Wide/Wide Screen Modes Monitor Output Closed Caption (CC) Multiple Language (3) On-Screen Display (English, French and Spanish) Auto Channel Program Channel Skip/Add Clock/Timer (Two Event) Favorite Channel Program Palette Presets Sleep Timer V Chip Parental Control Audio 2 Way Passive Radiator Speaker System TruSurround Sound Effect Audio Power: 15Wx2 (30W) Tentative) KDL-42XBR950: 240W; KDL-32XBR950: 150W Media Receiver: 53W
DVI-HDTV interface. Not compatible with all digital connections.

Supplied Accessories

Instruction Manual Preprogrammable Remote Control RM-Y1000 Batteries (2) 75 ohm Coaxial Cable Display Interface Cable Table Stand (32" Only)

Optional Accessories

10M Display Interface Cable VMC-P10 Wall Mount Bracket: SU-LW1 (32" only); SU-PW2 (42" only)

Weights & Measures

KDL-32XBR950: With Stand: 63.71 lbs. (28.9kg) Without Stand: 48.72 lbs. (22.1kg) Media Receiver Unit: 14.33 lbs. (6.5kg) KDL-42XBR950: TBD Without Stand: 66.14 lbs. (30kg) Media Receiver Unit: 14.33 lbs. (6.5kg) KDL-32XBR950: with stand:41.42" x 25" x 9.02" (1052 x 635 x 229mm) without stand: 41.42" x 22.4" x 3.82" (1052 x 569 x 97mm) media receiver unit: 21.65" x 20.7" x 9.13" KDL-42XBR950: with stand: TBD without stand: 53.11" x 27.32" x 4.02" (1349 x 694 x 102mm) media receiver unit: 21.65" x 20.7" x 9.13"

UPC Codes

2004 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All trademarks referenced herein are trademarks of Sony or their respective owners. *All Sony digital still cameras and camcorders except models DSCD-700, DSCD-770, DCR-TRV900 and DSR-PD100A store images on a Memory Stick in the DCF file format, which is required for playback on these projectors. If the image file is renamed or manipulated, the DCF file format must be restored before playback is possible. Images captured on all other digital still cameras and camcorders will need to be formatted on a PC to the DCF file format (with third party software not supplied with the projector) before they can be viewed. **HDTV reception requires outboard receiver, not included. Works through analog component video (Y/Pb/Pr) connections and

Specifications

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General Power Requirements AC120V, 60Hz Power Consumption (Standby Tentative) System Total: 1.5 Watts i.LINK interface Standby 22W (Energy Star Compliant) Power Consumption (In Operation