If you continue to display the same image on the screen for a long period of time, part of that image may burn into the screen and leave a ghosting image behind. To avoid this, please use the screen saver function provided to equalize use over the entire screen. If ghosting occurs, use the screen saver function, or use some kind of video or imaging software to provide constant movement on the screen. If light ghosting (image burn-in) occurs,it may become less conspicuous, but once burn-in occurs, it will never completely disappear. To protect the plasma display, this unit will not accept commands from the Remote Commander or from the function buttons on the unit for a certain period of time after the unit has been switched ON/ STANDBY. After one of these operations, wait about 5 seconds before entering a command. On cleaning Be sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the display. Gently wipe off stains using a dry, soft cloth. Wipe off grimy stains using a cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent, then wipe the area again using a dry, soft cloth. Never use rubbing alcohol, benzine or thinner for cleaning. They may damage the finish of the cabinet or can remove the markings on it. Notes on handling and cleaning the display panel The display panels special surface finish should be treated with care when cleaning or handling the TV. When cleaning it, use a soft cleaning cloth to avoid touching the panel directly. On repacking Do not throw away the carton and packing materials. They make an ideal container in which to transport the unit. When shipping the unit, repack it as illustrated on the carton. If you have any questions on this unit, contact your authorized Sony dealers.

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Warning on power connection Use the proper power cord for your local power supply.
United States, Canada Plug type Female end Cord type Minimum cord set rating Safety approval VM0233 VM0089 SVT 10A/125V UL/CSA Continental Europe COX-H05VV-F 10A/250V VDE United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand a) CEE (13) 53rd (O.C) 10A/250V VDE Japan VM1296 VM1313 HVCTF 10A/125V DENAN-HO

COX-02 VM0310B VM0303B

a) Note: Use an appropriate rating plug which complies with local regulations.

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Location and Function of Parts and Controls
Front / Rear / Left side / Right side / Bottom

Right side

AC OUT SPEAKER R

Bottom

1Indicator section
For details on the Indicator section, see Indicator Section on page 8 (GB).

2Control button section

For details on the control button section, see Control Button Section (Top) on page 8 (GB).
3Stand installation hooks Use these hooks to install the stand (not supplied). 4 AC OUT socket (three brade type) You can connect a device consuming small power to this socket and supply power when setting up an audio/visual system (the power rating: maximum 0.5 A). For more details, consult your Sony dealer.

RGB/COMPONENT THROUGH

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Remote Commander RM-980

7PICTURE button Selects Picture mode. Each press toggles between Vivid, Standard, and User 1 to 3. 8ASPECT button Press to change the aspect ratio (Wide Mode).

MUTING DISPLAY STBY

qf qg qh qj
9M/m/</,/ENTER buttons The M/m/</, buttons move the menu cursor (yellow) and set values, etc. Pressing the ENTER button sets the selected menu or setting items. q; Number buttons Press to enter index numbers. qa BRIGHTNESS button Adjusts the brightness when Picture Mode is set to any of User1 to User3. Press this button, then adjust the brightness with M/m or </, buttons 9. qs ID MODE (ON/SET/OFF) buttons Press ON to show an index number on the screen. Enter the index number of the display you want to operate with Number buttons 0then press SET. , Press OFF to return to the normal mode.
For details on the index numbers, see Operating a Specific Display With the Remote Commander on page 44 (GB).

MONITOR

RM-980
qd VOLUME +/ button Press to adjust the volume. 1POWER ON switch Press to power on the display. 2STANDBY button Press to change the display to the standby mode. 3MUTING button Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore sound. 4DISPLAY button Press to display the input signal information and the picture mode on the screen. Press again to hide them. If this displayed information is left undisturbed for five minutes, it will disappear automatically. 5INPUT1 button Press to select the signal input to the INPUT1 connectors. 6INPUT2 button Press to select the signal input to the INPUT2 connectors. Each press toggles between RGB and COMPONENT. qf OPTION2 button This button is invalid for this display unit. qg OPTION1 button When an option board is installed, selects a signal to be input from the device connected to the option board. Each time you press this button, the signal input to the OPTION1 switches. qh MENU button Press to show menus. Press again to hide them. qj button Selects the PICTURE AND PICTURE (PAP) mode. Each press toggles between PAP off, P&P, and PinP.

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qk CHROMA button Adjusts the chroma when the picture mode is set to any of User1 to User3. Press this button and adjust the chroma with the M/m or </, buttons 9. ql CONTRAST +/ button Adjusts the contrast when Picture Mode is set to any of User1 to User3.

Installing batteries

Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries in correct polarity.
Be sure to install the negative < end first.
In normal operation, batteries will last up to half a year. If the Remote Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be exhausted sooner. Replace them with new ones. To avoid damage from possible battery leakage, remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the Remote Commander for a fairly long time. When the Remote Commander does not work Check that the POWER/STANDBY indicator lights up and the Control Mode in the Remote menu is not set to Display Unit Only. The Remote Commander operates the display only when both of the two conditions below are met. The display is turned on, or it is in the standby mode. The Control Mode in the Remote menu is set to Display + Remote or Remote Only.

When operating this item, the modes you can select differ depending on the key you are using. When using ENTER on the Remote Commander for setting, you can select only Display + Remote or Remote Only. When using ENTER on the display unit for setting, you can select only Display + Remote or Display Unit Only.
Color System Selects the Color System of video signals. Auto: to set the Color System automatically. NTSC: to display NTSC signals NTSC4.43: to display NTSC4.43 signals PAL: to display PAL signals SECAM: to display SECAM signals PAL-M: to display PAL-M signals PAL-N: to display PAL-N signals PAL60: to display PAL60 signals Auto Shut Off When you set this item to On, the display unit automatically enters the standby mode when a signal is not input to the COMPONENT or DVI input connectors for more than about five minutes. The display unit automatically enters the power saving mode when a signal is not input to the DVI or RGB input connectors for more than about thirty seconds. While in the standby mode, press the 1POWER switch on the display unit or the POWER ON button on the Remote Commander to switch the display unit on. While in the power saving mode, the display unit is automatically turned on when a signal is input.

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Auto Screen Adjust When Auto Screen Adjust is set to On, it saves the screen-settings for size and positioning for each input signal on the unit and automatically detects the last setting in memory each time input signals are switched. When Auto Screen Adjust is set to Off, this auto adjustment is set disabled. Even when input signals are switched, the original factory settings operate.

Speed Setup

Sets a communication speed between the display unit and BKM-FW32 (Network Management Adaptor).
For details, see Setting an IP Address and communication speed on page 42 (GB).
These setting items appear on the menu only when the BKM-FW32 (Network Management Adaptor) is installed in the COMMUNICATION slot.

Information

This menu is used for displaying various information, including information on the internal status of the display unit.
INITIAL SETUP/INFORMATION Information

TIMER/CLOCK menu

You can set the timer, adjust time, display the built-in clock, or make the unit power on/off at a predetermined time.
TIMER/CLOCK Clock Set Clock Display: On/Off Timer

Sharpness

Select Sharpness with M/m and press ENTER. Adjust the sharpness with M/m/</, within the range of MIN (0) to MAX (20), then press ENTER. M/,: Increases the sharpness of the image. m/<: Decreases the sharpness of the image.

Noise Reduct.

Reduces image graininess and color noise.
Select the Dynamic Picture mode with M/m. Off: Disables the Dynamic Picture function. On: Enables the Dynamic Picture function. Press ENTER to return to the Adjust Picture menu.
Select Noise Reduct. with M/m and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.
PICTURE/SOUND CONTROL Adjust Picture Contrast: Brightness: Chroma: Phase: Sharpness: Noise Reduct.: Dynamic Picture: Color Temp.: 25 Off 0 Low 5 Mid Off High Off Neutral

Color Temp.

You can set color temperature. Either select one from Cool, Neutral, or Warm, or set values for each gain separately.
Select Color Temp. with M/m and press ENTER. Select the color temperature with M/m and press ENTER. Cool: Sets the color temperature to high. Neutral: Sets the color temperature to neutral. Warm: Sets the color temperature to low. Color1 3: Sets values for each gain separately. When you select Warm, Neutral, or Cool, the menu returns to the Adjust Picture menu. When you select Color1 to Color3 (1) Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to the gain that you want to adjust and press ENTER. (2) Adjust the gain (15 to +15) with M/m/</, and press ENTER. Press < to return to the Color Temp. menu.
Select the Noise Reduct. mode with M/m. Off: The image signal is displayed directly. Low: Sets the Noise Reduct. processing to low. Mid: Sets the Noise Reduct. processing to medium. High: Sets the Noise Reduct. processing to high. Press ENTER to return to the Adjust Picture menu.

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Gamma Correct.
Balances the light and dark portions of pictures automatically.
Restoring the Adjust Picture Menu Items to Their Original Settings
Select Gamma Correct. with M/m and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.
PICTURE/SOUND CONTROL Adjust Picture Gamma Correct.: Reset High Mid Low
In the Adjust Picture menu, press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to Reset and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.
PICTURE/SOUND CONTROL Adjust Picture Gamma Correct.: Reset Mid Cancel OK

Select the Gamma Correct. mode with M/m. High: Sets the Gamma Correct. to high. Mid: Sets the Gamma Correct. to medium. Low: Sets the Gamma Correct. to low. Press ENTER to return to the Adjust Picture menu.
Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to OK and press ENTER. The Adjust Picture menu items are restored to their factory presettings.
The values set for Colorof Color Temp. will not be cleared. To cancel the reset function Press MENU before pressing ENTER. Alternatively, select Cancel with M/m and press ENTER.
You cannot adjust Chroma and Phase when an RGB signal is input. You cannot adjust Phase when a component signal is input. You cannot adjust Phase with a PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60, or SECAM color system. You cannot adjust Phase when a black-and-white signal is input.

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Picture Enlargement
You can enlarge pictures to suite your taste. For Wide Mode, the following choices are available. Original Picture (Picture Type)
Ordinary pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio (screen aspect ratio: 4:3). Images are enlarged naturally to full screen size.

Setting Auto Wide

The Auto Wide function faithfully reproduces images based on the identification control signal to identify the video signal format or enlarges various types of pictures to the optimum. You can also enlarge picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio to 16:9. Identification Control Signal This is a control signal for faithfully reproducing the aspect ratio of the original image. Images that contain this signal consist of the following: Images recorded with a television camera with aspect ratio information (ID-1 format). Television broadcasts containing a signal for setting the aspect ratio to 4:3.

Enlarged Picture

Hey! How ya doing?
Images from a video camera or DVD software with aspect ratio information (ID-1 type)
Images are enlarged to full screen size aligned with the right and left sides of the screen. (Black bars may remain at the top and bottom of the screen, depending on the type of picture.)

Sub title

Movies filmed in CinemaVision and so forth that appear long in the horizontal direction of the screen and contain captions outside the picture (aspect ratio: 2.35:1)
The picture is displayed on the screen with the area where captions are displayed while enlarging to full screen size and aligning with the left and right sides of the screen.

Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to SCREEN CONTROL and press ENTER. The SCREEN CONTROL menu appears on the screen.
The left and right edges of the picture are enlarged to full screen size without changing the top and bottom.
Images from a video camera or DVD software containing aspect ratio information (ID1 type)

Normal

Ordinary pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio (screen aspect ratio: 4:3). Pictures are displayed in the original 4:3 aspect ratio without being enlarged.
Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to Wide Setup and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.
SCREEN CONTROL Wide Setup Auto Wide: 4:3 Mode: On Wide Zoom

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Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to Auto Wide and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.
SCREEN CONTROL Wide Setup Auto Wide: 4:3 Mode: On Off Wide On Zoom

Setting the Aspect

Pictures can also be enlarged to the desired wide mode regardless of the type of picture.
In the SCREEN CONTROL menu, press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to Aspect and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.
Select the Auto Wide setting with M/m. Off: Images are reproduced as-is. On: The image is enlarged and displayed in the most appropriate aspect ratio. Press ENTER. The screen returns to the screen shown in step 3. Select 4:3 Mode with M/m and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.
SCREEN CONTROL Wide Setup Auto Wide: 4:3 Mode: On Wide Zoom Normal Wide Zoom
Wide Zoom Zoom Subtitle Full Normal
Select the 4:3 Mode with M/m. Normal: Pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio are displayed as-is. Wide Zoom: Pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio are displayed after being enlarged to an aspect ratio of 16:9. Press ENTER. The menu returns to the Wide Setup menu.
Select the Aspect with M/m. Wide Zoom: Enlarges 4:3 pictures full-screen to 16:9 pictures. Zoom: Enlarges the picture all the way to the left and right edges of the screen. (Black bars may remain on the top and bottom of the screen, depending on the type of picture.) Subtitle: Enlarges the picture all the way to the left and right edges of the screen and compresses only the area where captions are displayed. Full: Extends the left and right sides of the picture to cover the entire screen without changing the top and bottom. Normal: Displays the picture without enlarging it. Press ENTER. The menu returns to the SCREEN CONTROL menu.
While inputting DVI or RGB signals, you cannot set the Auto Wide because the Auto Wide function does not work.
You cannot set the Aspect while using the PICTURE AND PICTURE function or the Multi Display. If you set Aspect, the Auto Wide function is disabled. If you want to use the Auto Wide function, reset it to On. The top or bottom of the picture may be cut off or the captions may not completely be displayed on the screen depending on the type and size of picture. Please note that showing enlarged/compressed pictures for commercial purposes or public viewing at hotels or coffee shops can be copyright infringement as defined under the copyright laws.

Select the Surround mode according to the type of picture.
Select Surround with M/m and press ENTER. Select the Surround mode with M/m and press ENTER. Off: No surround output Hall: When desiring to give the stereo sound of movies or music programs a greater sense of presence. Simul.: When desiring to give ordinary monaural programs or news telecasts an enhanced sense of presence using simulated stereo sound.
Adjusting the Treble, Bass, and Balance, etc.
Press MENU to show the main menu and adjust Treble, Bass, Balance, or Surround from the Adjust Sound menu.

Treble

Select Treble with M/m and press ENTER. Adjust the treble with M/m/</, within the range of MIN (50) to MAX (50), then press ENTER. M/,: Increases sound treble. m/<: Decreases sound treble.
Restoring the Adjust Sound Menu Items to Their Original Settings
In the Adjust Sound menu, press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to Reset and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.
PICTURE/SOUND CONTROL Adjust Sound Treble: Bass: Balance: Surround: Reset 0 Off Cancel OK
Select Bass with M/m and press ENTER. Adjust the bass with M/m/</, within the range of MIN (50) to MAX (50), then press ENTER. M/,: Increases sound bass. m/<: Decreases sound bass.

Balance

Select Balance with M/m and press ENTER. Adjust the balance with M/m/</, within the range of LEFT (50) to RIGHT (50), then press ENTER. M/,: Increases the volume on the right side. m/<: Increases the volume on the left side.
Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to OK and press ENTER. The Adjust Sound menu items restore their factory presettings.
To cancel the reset function Press MENU before pressing ENTER. Alternatively, select Cancel with M/m and press ENTER.

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Selecting the On-screen Language / Adjusting Color Matrix
Selecting the On-screen Language
You can select the on-screen language from Japanese, English, German, French, Spanish or Italian.

Adjusting Color Matrix

You can set Color Matrix to show pictures in natural colors when a signal with a signal format (480I(525I), 480P(525P), 1080I(1125I), or 720P(750P)) is input to the component input adapter.
Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to INITIAL SETUP/INFORMATION and press ENTER. The INITIAL SETUP/INFORMATION menu appears on the screen.
INITIAL SETUP/INFORMATION Language: Color System: Auto Shut Off: Auto Screen Adjust: Information English Auto Off On
Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to CUSTOM SETUP and press ENTER. The CUSTOM SETUP menu appears on the screen.

Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to Language and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.
INITIAL SETUP/INFORMATION Language: Color System: Auto Shut Off: Auto Screen Adjust: Information English Auto English Off Deutsch On Franais Espaol DHCP Italiano
Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to Color Matrix and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.
CUSTOM SETUP Power Saving: Speaker Out: Closed Caption: Display: Color Matrix: HD Mode: RGB Mode: Sync Mode: Remote Standard Off Off Off Y/PB/PR Y/CB/CR 1080i Y/PB/PR DTV H/Comp

Select Select Set

Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to the language of your choice and press ENTER. The on-screen language is switched to the one you have selected. : Japanese English: English Deutsch: German Franais: French Espaol: Spanish Italiano: Italian
Select the color matrix with M/m. Y/CB/CR: When the signal format is 480I or 480P. Y/PB/PR: When signal format is 1080I or 720P.
Refer to the operating instructions of each device for details on the settings.
Press ENTER to return to the previous screen.

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Controlling Power On/Off Automatically (Timer Function)
You can set the time to display the current time and set the time when the power automatically turns on/off (On/Off Timer function).

Displaying the time

In the TIMER/CLOCK menu, press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to Clock Display and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.

Off On

Adjusting the time and the day
Press MENU. The main menu appears on the screen. Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to TIMER/CLOCK and press ENTER. The TIMER/CLOCK menu appears on the screen. Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to Clock Set and press ENTER. The following menu appears, and the background color of the time turns to yellow.
TIMER/CLOCK Clock Set Clock Set: 00 : 00 Mon 0
Select On with M/m, then press ENTER. When you hide the menu, the clock appears on the lower right corner of the screen.
When you press the DISPLAY button on the Remote Commander, the signal currently input and the Picture Mode appear. If the information is displayed undisturbed for about 5 seconds while the clock appears, it will disappear automatically.
Adjust the hour with M/m and press ENTER. The setting for the hour is entered and the background of the minute is displayed in yellow. Adjust the minute with M/m and press ENTER. The setting for the minute is entered and the background of the day display turns to yellow. Set the day with M/m and press ENTER. The day is set and the screen returns to the previous screen. Press MENU. The display returns to the normal screen. If you must make further adjustments, or the setting must be made again, repeat the process from step 1.

If the built-in clock tends to lose time, the internal battery may be exhausted. Please contact your authorized Sony dealer to have the battery replaced.

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On/Off Timer Function
To set the On Time, change and press ENTER.
TIMER/CLOCK On/Off Timer [On Time] :: Every Day [Off Time] :: 00 00

with M/m

In the TIMER/CLOCK menu, press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to On/Off Timer and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.

Repeat

Off Every day Day of Week
Press M/m to set the On Time and press ENTER. The hour is set and the background of the minute display turns to yellow. Press M/m to set the minute and press ENTER. Press < to return to the screen shown in step 2. Set the Off Time as you set the On Time. Press ENTER. The screen returns to the screen shown in step 2.
Select either Every dayor Day of Week with M/m and press ENTER. When Day of Week is selected, you can set a specific time for each day of a week. When Every day is selected, the following screen appears on the screen.
TIMER/CLOCK On/Off Timer [On Time] 0 : 00 Every Day [Off Time] 0 : 00
The time is not preset in the factory setting, so -- : -- is displayed for the clock.
Press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.
When you want to apply the setting to every day of week, change to and press ENTER. If you press ENTER with the radio button set to , the setting will be only applied once.

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SCREEN SAVER Function
If an image that does not change in brightness or a still image, such as the kind of image displayed on a computer, is displayed for a long time, an after-image (ghosting) may be burned into the display panel. To correct or lessen the severity of this problem, this unit is equipped with a screen saver function. There are four types of screen saver. Pic. Inversion reverses the color tone of the image, while Pic. Orbit changes the position of picture automatically. All White turns the screen all white for a certain period of time, while Background changes the brightness of background of the picture. If a picture showing less brightness fluctuations is displayed for more than 3 minutes, the unit gradually turns down the brightness level of the screen. Once the brightness of the image changes, the brightness level is gradually turned up.

Select the Pic. Inversion mode with M/m. Off : to set the Pic. Inversion to Off Auto : Carries out the Pic. Inversion process once a day. On : Reverses the color tones of the image When you select Auto, and then press ENTER, the following menu appears.
SCREEN SAVER Pic. Inversion Start Time: End Time: Auto 00 : : 00
(1) Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to Start Time and press ENTER. The following menu appears and the background of the hour is displayed in relief.
Reversing the Color Tones of the Image
Press MENU. The main menu appears on the display panel.
(2) Set the hour when the image is to be reversed with M/m and press ENTER. The setting for the hour is entered and the background of the minute is displayed in relief. (3) Set the minute with M/m and press ENTER. The setting for the minute is entered. Press < to return to the screen shown in step 5. (4) Similarly, set the time when the Pic. Inversion function is to be cancelled. The display image will be reversed at the Start Time and will return to the original display image at the End Time. This cycle is carried out automatically once a day.
Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to SCREEN SAVER and press ENTER. The SCREEN SAVER menu appears on the display panel.
Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to Pic. Inversion and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the display panel.
SCREEN SAVER Pic. Inversion: Pic. Orbit All White: Background: Auto Dimmer: Off Auto Off On Gray On
If you set Start Time and End Time to the same time, the setting of Start Time takes priority over that of End Time. The display image does not return to the original image at the End Time. If the Pic. Inversion program is activated when the color tone of the image has already been reversed, the reversing is terminated.

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Changing the Image Position Automatically
Turning the screen all white
You can reduce after image and burn-in by turning the screen all white for about 30 minutes.
In the SCREEN SAVER menu, press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to Pic. Orbit and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the display panel.
SCREEN SAVER Pic. Orbit Orbit: Orbit Range: Orbit Cycle: Off Small 30sec
In the SCREEN SAVER menu, press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to All White and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the display panel.
SCREEN SAVER Pic. Inversion: Pic. Orbit All White: Background: Auto Dimmer: Off Off Gray On On
Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to Orbit and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the display panel.
SCREEN SAVER Pic. Orbit Orbit: Orbit Range: Orbit Cycle: Off Small On 30sec
Select On with M/m and press ENTER.
To cancel All White Select Off in step 2.

Adjusting the brightness of background of picture
Select the Orbit mode with M/m. Off: Cancel the Pic. Orbit function. On: Set the Pic. Orbit function. Press ENTER. The menu returns to the Pic. Orbit menu. Select Orbit Range (moving distance) or Orbit Cycle (time) with M/m and press ENTER. The following values can be selected. Orbit Range : Small, Mid, Large Orbit Cycle : 10sec, 30sec, 1min, 5min The following menu appears on the display panel. (The illustration below is for selecting Orbit Range.)
SCREEN SAVER Pic. Orbit Orbit: Orbit Range: Orbit Cycle: Off Small 30sec Mid Large
When Wide Mode set to Normal, you may find an after image or burn-in occuring in the area where the picture (aspect ratio 4:3) separates from its background (dark bands showing on both sides of the picture). You can reduce an after image or burn-in by adjusting the brightness of background.
In the SCREEN SAVER menu, press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to Background and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the display panel.
SCREEN SAVER Pic. Inversion: Pic. Orbit All White: Background: Auto Dimmer: Off Off Gray On Dark Gray Black
Select the brightness of background with M/m and press ENTER. Gray : Sets it much brighter. Dark Gray : Sets it brighter. Black : Sets it dark. The lower the brightness contrast between the picture and its background, the more reduction in after image and burn-in may result.
Adjust the Orbit Range or Orbit Cycle with M/m and press ENTER.
When both Pic Inversion and Pic. Orbit are set to ON If the Pic. Orbit function is actuated while the picture is reversed, the reversed picture is displayed changing position.

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SCREEN SAVER Function / Setting an IP address and communication speed
Lowers the brightness level gradually
When a still image is displayed for more than five minutes, gradually lowers brightness and helps to prevent image retention.
Select INITIAL SETUP/INFORMATION with M/m and press ENTER. The INITIAL SETUP/INFORMATION menu appears on the screen.
In the SCREEN SAVER menu, press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to Auto Dimmer and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.
SCREEN SAVER Pic. Inversion: Pic. Orbit All White: Background: Auto Dimmer: Off Off Gray On Off On
Select IP Address Setup with M/m and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.
INITIAL SETUP/INFORMATION IP Address Setup
Select On with M/m and press ENTER. To cancel Auto Dimmer Select Off in step 2.

When an IP address is not set properly, the following error codes will be displayed in accordance with the error cause. Error 1 Communication error between the display unit and BKM-FW32 Error 2 A specified IP address is already used for other device. Error 3 IP address error Error 4 Gateway address error Error 5 Primary DNS address error Error 6 Secondary DNS address error Error 7 Subnet mask error
Check the flashing pattern of the POWER/ STANDBY indicator. The indicator flashes (with an image showing on the display) or flashes at intervals of three seconds (with no image showing on the display). Count the number of flashes if the indicator flashes at intervals of three seconds. For example, the indicator flashes twice, followed by a three second pause, two more flashes and this pattern repeats. In this case, the count for the number of flashes is two. Unplug the unit. Inform your authorized Sony dealer of the number of flashes.
Setting a communication speed
In the INITIAL SETUP/INFORMATION menu, select Speed Setup with M/m and press ENTER.
INITIAL SETUP/INFORMATION Speed Setup Speed: Execute Auto Detect

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Operating a Specific Display With the Remote Commander
Using the supplied Remote Commander, you can operate a specific display without affecting other displays installed at the same time.
When all of the setting changes have been completed, press the ID MODE OFF button. The display returns to the normal screen.

ON SET OFF

Press ID MODE ON on the Remote Commander. Monitor index numbers appear in black characters on the lower left menu on the screen. (Every display is allocated an individual preset index number from 1 to 255.)
For details, see To change the index number on page 44 (GB).

Index number

To change the index number You can change the index number if necessary. When you change the number, use the buttons on the control button section of the display unit. You cannot change the index number using the Remote Commander.

Index Number

Input the index number of the display you want to operate using the buttons on the Remote Commander. The input number appears right next to the index number of each display.

Input Number

Select CUSTOM SETUP and press ENTER. The following appears on the screen.
Select Remote with M /m and press ENTER. The Remote menu appears on the screen.
CUSTOM SETUP Remote Index Number: Control Mode: 1 Display + Remote

117 117

Press ID MODE SET. The characters on the selected display change to green while the others change to red.
You can operate the specified display indicated with green characters only. (Power ON/STANDBY apply to the other displays, as well.)
Select the index number with M /m and press ENTER. The menu returns to the Remote menu.

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Specifications

Video processing

Preset signal Sampling rate Panel system Display resolution Seae5 B. epg2( ) G 13.5 MHz to 140 MHz AC-type Plasma Display Panel 1366 dots (horizontal) 768 lines (vertical) FWD-42PV1/42PV1A: Pixel pitch 1.08 (horizontal) 1.08 (vertical) mm (inches) Picture size 920 (horizontal) 518 (vertical) mm (inches) Panel size 42-inch (diagonal 1056 mm) FWD-42PV1P: Pixel pitch Picture size Panel size 1.08 (horizontal) 1.08 (vertical) mm (inches) 518 (horizontal) 920 (vertical) mm (inches) 42-inch (diagonal 1056 mm)
VIDEO/S VIDEO input/output adaptor BKM-FW10 (only for the FWD-42LX1/ 32LX1)
VIDEO (NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL60, PAL-M, PAL-N)1) VIDEO IN BNC (1) Composite video, 1 Vp-p 2 dB sync negative, 75 ohms (automatic termination) VIDEO OUT BNC (1) Loop-through S VIDEO IN Mini DIN 4-pin (1) Y (luminance): 1 Vp-p 2 dB sync negative, 75 ohms terminated C (chrominance): Burst 0.286 Vp-p 2 dB (NTSC), 75 ohms terminated Burst 0.3 Vp-p 2 dB (PAL), 75 ohms terminated S VIDEO OUT Mini DIN 4-pin (x1) Loop-through AUDIO IN Pinjack (2) 500 mVrms, high impedance SPEAKER 7 W + 7 W (6 ohms), direct unbalanced impedance: 6-16 ohms

Inputs and Outputs

INPUT1 DVI AUDIO DVI (DVI Specification Rev. 1.0 compliant) Stereo minijack (1) 500 mVrms, high impedance

General

Power requirements 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, FWD-42PV1/42PV1P/42PV1A: 3.5 A (Maximum) Power consumption FWD-42PV1/42PV1P/42PV1A: 260 W Operating conditions Temperature: 0 C to +35 C (32 F to 95 F) Humidity: 20% to 90% (no condensation) Atomospheric pressure: FWD-42PV1/42PV1P: 800 to 1100 hPa Storing/transporting conditions Temperature: 10 C to +40 C (14 F to 104 F) Humidity: 20% to 90% (no condensation) Atomospheric pressure: FWD-42PV1/42PV1P: 700 to 1100 hPa

CONFIDENTIAL

Sony Electronics Inc. 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656-8003
No. E37845543 (42PV1) No. E37845679 (50PX2) Models: FWD42PV1/BK, FWD42PV1/SK, FWD42PV1P, FWD50PX2/BK FWD50PX2/SK, PSS50HB1 (package which contains, among other things, the FWD50PX2) PMB50HX1 (package which contains, among other things, the FWD50PX2) Subject: FWD50PX2 and FWD42PV1 (No power or no picture)
Serial Numbers: Please refer to appendix A and B for a listing of affected serial numbers. Symptom: Sony has learned that specific units of the FWD50PX2 and FWD42PV1 series of display product may exhibit no power/no picture problem due to the failure of the Z-SUS and Y-SUS boards on the FWD50PX2 and the Z-SUS, Y-SUS and Control boards on the FWD42PV1. Not all units are affected. Sony will cover the cost of the repair for this issue at standard warranty rates through September 30, 2010 for the specific failures of Y-SUS, Z-SUS and Control board (42PV1 only) described in the bulletins. All other Sony limited warranty continue to apply. Action to Be Taken: By ASC (Authorized Service Center): Customers calling for service support for a FWD50PX2 or FWD42PV1 display should be presented with the following questions: Questions to Ask: 1. What are the symptoms of the non-working unit? Affected units will exhibit no picture, or the unit cannot turn on. 2. What is the serial number? Refer to Appendix A or B for applicable serial numbers.
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Once the problem is confirmed, an ASC field service representative should be dispatched to repair the problem as if the affected unit is within warranty. For assistance in properly diagnosing this issue the ASC (field service technician) may contact Sony Technical Support Center at 239-768-7687 for in shop assistance or 888-989-7669 for in home assistance For units outside the affected serial number range or additional problems found, proceed with service as normal. Repair/Claim Policy: In order to be paid for this repair you must follow the below instructions. Failure to do so may result in delays or non-reimbursement of expenses. 1. Verify that the customers set has the above symptom (No power/No picture) and within the serial number range of the affected units. 2. Sony suggests that you order the parts specified by the Technical Bulletins from the Sony Parts Center (WRPC). Sony will only reimburse the specified parts at normal warranty rates. 3. If an out of warranty unit needs additional repair, it should be processed as a normal Time and Material service. 4. When you submit your warranty claim you MUST enter the service bulletin number as the FIRST entry of the Service Performed Field. The bulletin number is E37845543 for FWD-42PV1 and E37845679 for FWD-50PX2 5. Submit your warranty claim to Sony. The claim will be processed as normal warranty repair. If you encounter any problems with your claim please contact Sony Warranty Dept: Warranty.admin@am.sony.com Phone number: 4981 Fax number 4991 6. If parts are not available to complete the repair in a timely manner please submit a Delay of Service Request via the service Website http://www.sony.com/asp Technical Bulletins: For the FWD42PV1, Technical Bulletin 30-2007-159 describes the repair procedures and adjustments after board kit replacement. THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN DOES NOT PROVIDE THE AFFECTED SERIAL NUMBER RANGES AS THE TECHNICAL INFORMATION IN IT APPLIES TO ALL UNITS. REFER TO APPENDIX B FOR APPLICABLE SERIAL NUMBERS. For the FWD50PX2, Technical Bulletin 30-2008-080 describes the repair procedures as well as the applicable serial numbers.
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APPENDIX A

The following pages list serial numbers for the FWD-50PX2 applicable to this memo: FWD-50PX2/SK (Silver): 6300001 ~ 6305286 FWD-50PX2/BK (Black): 6700001 ~ 6702426 In addition to the above serial number ranges, the following individual serial numbers apply and should be handled according to the instructions outlined in this memo: 6306036 6306037
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6306173 6306174

6306193 6306194

6306360 6306361

6306382 6306383

6306457 6306459

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6702472 6702473

6702516 6702517

6702588 6702589

6702771

6306461 6306463

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APPENDIX B

The serial number ranges for the FWD42PV1's are as follows: FWD42PV1/BK (Black) FWD42PV1/SK (Silver) FWD42PV1P 6701761 ~ ~ ~ 6700075
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