Sony Kdf 50e2010 Operating Instructions

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Introducing the TV
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Enjoying Your TV
To enjoy your TV for years to come and maintain its original picture quality, 
you should perform periodic maintenance.
Notes on the TVTo enjoy clear picture
❑
Prevent sunlight or other light sources from shining directly onto the 
screen.
❑The screen surface is easily scratched. Do not rub, touch, or tap it with 
sharp or abrasive objects (see “On Contamination on the Screen 
Surface” on page 6).
When not using the TV for a long period of time
❑
Unplug the AC power cord from the outlet if you anticipate not using 
the TV for more than a week.
When turning off the power
❑
The cooling fan will continue to operate for about two minutes. Allow 
several minutes before unplugging from the outlet or switching the 
breaker off.
On moisture condensation
❑
If your TV is moved directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed 
in a humid room, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the 
picture may blur or show poor color. This is caused by moisture 
condensation on the lenses inside. Wait a few hours to let the moisture 
evaporate before turning on the TV. When the condensation has 
evaporated, the picture will return to normal.
ScreenTo minimize reflection, the screen surface has a special coating.  
Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage the screen surface. Special 
care is required.
Cleaning the Screen Surface
Dust and dirt on the screen can affect the picture quality. To dust off the 
screen use a soft cloth. Be sure to follow the cleaning instruction on page 6 
for stubborn stains and dirt.
Temporary Image Retention
When high contrast non-moving images such as station logos and channel 
numbers are displayed for a long period of time, there may be some image 
retention on the screen. This is only a temporary condition. Turning off the 
power for a while or letting the TV run on another channel will eliminate the 
image retention.
 
						

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Indicators
The indicators show the current status of your TV.  If there is a change in the 
condition or a problem with the TV, the indicators will flash or light up in 
the manner described below to let you know that it requires your attention.
Projection LampYour TV uses a projection lamp as its light source. As with any lamp, it has a 
lifespan and needs to be replaced when the Lamp indicator flashes or the 
screen becomes darker. Your TV also has a function to display a message, 
“Projection lamp is nearing end of life. Please replace the lamp.” to let you 
know that the lamp has reached its expected lifespan. Note the following:
❑After turning on your TV, it may take a while (1 minute or less) before 
the picture appears.
❑When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. Replace the 
lamp with a new Sony XL-2400 replacement lamp (not supplied).
❑After lamp is replaced, please set the “Lamp Replacement” option in the 
Setup Settings (see page 76 and 73).
IndicatorFlashing because...
POWER flashing green : The lamp for the light source is preparing to turn 
on. When it is ready, the green indicator stays on.
red : The lamp door or the lamp is not securely attached. 
The red indicator will continue to flash in intervals of three 
blinks at a time until the lamp door or the lamp is placed 
correctly. When the lamp door or the lamp is securely 
attached, the TV will turn on with green indicator.
LAMP indicator 
flashesThe projection lamp has burned out. Replace it with new 
one (see page 76).
TIMER indicator is 
litWhen one of the timers is set, the orange indicator will 
remain lit (will not flash) even when the TV is turned off.
PUSH OPENPOWER/STANDBYPOWERTIMERLAMP
IndicatorsScreen
How to replace the lamp, 
see page 76. 
✍The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when your TV is in 
use. To avoid eye discomfort or injury, do not look into the light 
housing when the power is on.
 
						

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Introducing the TV
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Installing the TV
Carrying Your TVCarrying the TV requires at least two people. Do not hold by the pedestal or 
the front panel of the TV. Doing so may cause these parts to break off. 
When moving the TV, place one hand in the hole on the lower portion of the 
TV while grasping the top with the other hand, as shown in the illustration 
below.
If you have connected cables and cords, be sure to unplug them before 
moving the TV.
Take Precaution 
during InstallationTo ensure the safety of children and the TV, keep children away from the TV 
during installation. Climbing on or pushing the TV or its stand may cause it 
to fall and damage the TV.
Do not grasp the pedestal 
or the front panel of the TV.
KDF-42/46E2000KDF-50/55E2000
 
						

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Preventing the TV 
from Toppling OverAs a protective measure, secure the TV as follows.
Using the TV stand with support belts
❑
Sony strongly recommends using the TV stand SU-RG11S (for KDF-
42E2000)/SU-RG12S (for KDF-46E2000)/SU-RG12L (for KDF-
50/55E2000) with a support belt designed for your TV.
When Installing Your 
TV against a WallKeep your TV at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall to provide proper 
ventilation. Blocking the ventilation opening of the cooling fan may damage 
the TV.
✍When using the SU-RG11S (for KDF-42E2000)/SU-RG12S (for KDF-
46E2000)/SU-RG12L (for KDF-50/55E2000) stand for your TV, you 
must use the support belt.
12 inches 
(approx. 30cm)
4 inches
(10cm)4 inches 
(10cm)
4 inches 
(10cm)
 
						

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Introducing the TV
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Recommended 
Viewing AreaYour viewing position may affect the picture quality.
For the best picture quality, install your TV within the areas shown below.
Never install the TV as follows
Air blown into cooling fan. Air circulation is blocked
✍Do not install the TV near any ventilation, as it may affect the 
normal TV operating temperature.
Model Viewing distance
KDF-42E2000 min. 5.9 ft. (approx. 1.8 m)
KDF-46E2000 min. 6.2 ft. (approx. 1.9 m)
KDF-50E2000 min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m)
KDF-55E2000 min. 6.8 ft. (approx. 2.1 m)
30
30
50 inches min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m)46 inches min. 
6.2 ft. (approx. 
1.9 m)
55 inches min. 6.8 ft. (approx. 2.1 m)
42 inches min. 
5.9 ft. (approx. 
1.8 m)
65.65.
6565
6565
50 inches min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m)
46 inches min. 6.2 ft. (approx. 1.9 m)55 inches min. 6.8 ft. (approx. 2.1 m)
42 inches min. 5.9 ft. (approx. 1.8 m)
Horizontal Viewing Area
Vertical Viewing Area
 
						

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TV Controls and Connectors
Front Panel
PUSH OPENMENUTV/VIDEOCANNELVOLUMEPOWERTIMERLAMPPOWER/STANDBY
PUSH OPENPOWERPOWER
MENU
TV/VIDEOCHANNELVOLUME
TIMERLAMP
2 15934678
00
To open the panel
To open the front panel of your TV, push up the 
panel door just under the “PUSH OPEN” mark.
 
						

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ItemDescription
1MENUPress to display MENU to activate the  , B, b, v, and V buttons. Press again to exit MENU to 
activate the 
TV/VIDEO, – VOLUME + and – CHANNEL+ buttons.
2 
TV/VIDEOPress to confirm the selection or setting.
Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV’s video inputs.
3
– VOLUME +Press to adjust the volume.
4
– CHANNEL +Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold either – or +.
5TIMER LEDWhen lit in orange, indicates one of the timers is set. When it is set, this LED will remain lit even if 
the TV is turned off. For details, see page 72.
6LAMP LEDFlashes in red when the lamp for the light source has burned out. For details, see “Replacing the 
Lamp” on page 76.
7POWERLights up in green when the TV is turned on. If the LED blinks in red continuously, this may 
indicate the display unit needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on page 2). When the red 
LED blinks only three times, the lamp door of the lamp unit or the lamp itself is not securely 
attached (see page 78).
8 Infrared 
ReceiverReceives IR signals from the remote control.
Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected.
9POWERPress to turn on and off the TV.
q;SpeakerOutputs the audio signal.
✍The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference 
when operating the TV.
 
						

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Side and Rear Panel
PUSH OPENMENUTV/VIDEOCANNELVO L U M EPOWERTIMERLAMPPOWER/STANDBY
 VIDEO/HD/DVD IN
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)
R-AUDIO-L(MONO)
VIDEO
PR
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S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUD IOL 
(MONO)
R
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AUD IOY
AUDIO
OUT(VAR/FIX)
PB
PR
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VIDEO INHD/DVD IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i)
SERVICE
ONLYDIGITAL  AUDIO
(OPTICAL)  OUT
PCM/DOLBY  DIGITAL
VHF/UHF
CABLE5
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Jack Description
1HD/DVD IN 2 
(1080i/720p/
480p/480i)Connects to your equipment’s component video (YPBPR) output jacks. Component video 
provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (4 of rear panel) or the composite video 
(6 of rear panel) connections (see page 19).When Auto is selected for the Video 2 
(Component) option in the Setup settings, the component video function will be the default 
stream when present (see page 73).
2VIDEO IN 2 Connects to the composite video output jack on your camcorder or other video equipment. 
✍When connecting composite video to VIDEO IN 2, be sure to select Video 2 
(Component) to Off in the Setup settings to activate both audio and video 
function for composite connection (see page 73).
3AUDIO IN 2
L (MONO)/RConnects to the audio (L/R) output jacks of your equipment such as camcorder or other video 
equipment which you want an easy access.
4VIDEO IN 1
S VIDEOConnects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has 
S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the composite video (6).
5VHF/UHF 
CABLERF input that connects to your cable and VHF/UHF antenna signal.
6VIDEO IN 1/3 
VIDEO/
L (MONO)-
AUDIO-RConnects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your VCR or other video 
equipment. A third composite video and audio (VIDEO 2) is located on the left side panel of 
the TV.
7DIGITAL AUDIO 
(OPTICAL) OUT 
PCM/DOLBY* 
DIGITALConnects to the optical audio input of a digital audio component that is PCM/Dolby Digital 
compatible.
8HDMI IN 6
HDMI/
R-AUDIO-LHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital 
audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such 
as a set-top box, Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, A/V receiver as well as PC. HDMI supports 
enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. You can also connect a 
DVI-equipped device to your TV by using an HDMI-to-DVI cable. 
9HDMI IN 7When HDMI to DVI cable is used to connect your equipment for video, be sure to use audio 
cable for the sound. See page 35 for connecting to your personal computer.
0Service PortFor service use only. 
qaAUDIO OUT 
(VAR/FIX) L/RConnects to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment. You can use 
these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system. 
qsHD/DVD IN 4/5 
(1080i/720p/
480p/480i)/
L-AUDIO-RConnects to your equipment’s component video (YP
BPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. Component 
video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (4) or the composite video (6) 
connections.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
 
						

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Connecting the TV
Overview
For optimum picture performance, your new LCD Projection TV is capable 
of receiving high definition programming through its integrated tuner. It is 
also capable of receiving HDTV content from a cable or satellite box via the 
video inputs (HDMI and YP
BPR component video; see page 24).
To display clear, crisp pictures, your TV must be connected properly. To 
properly connect your TV, follow the basic connections provided in this 
section. Advanced connection examples are provided in the separate Quick 
Setup Guide accompanied with your TV. The Quick Setup Guide provides a 
variety of optional equipment connection diagrams.
It is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna/cable input using 
the 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm 
twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio frequency, resulting in signal 
deterioration.
When the antenna/cable connection is done, you must perform an Initial 
Setup so your TV will create a list of channels you can view (see page 28). 
After you can receive and view programming you should select the proper 
Wide Mode setting to display the picture in your preferred aspect ratio. See 
“Changing the Wide Screen Mode” on pages 49-51.
Making Video and 
Audio ConnectionsBelow are different types of video connectors available these days. Your TV 
comes with all types of connectors with the exception of the DVI connector 
but your cable box or satellite receiver may be equipped with this type. 
When connecting your TV, use the inputs that are available on your devices 
that provide the best video performance, as described below.
Best Video 
PerformanceConnector typeSeparate audio 
connection required
HDMI 
(High-Definition Multimedia Interface)No
DVI (Digital Visual Interface) 
*
Ye s
Component video
(480i/480p/720p/1080i)
S VIDEO
Composite video
RF/Coaxial No
* An adapter is necessary when you are connecting a DVI-equipped device to this TV 
(see page 21).
L-AUDIO-RYPBPR