Sony Kdf E42a11e Operating Instructions

KDF-E50A11E
KDF-E42A11E
© 2005 Sony Corporation
LCD Projection TV
2-657-538-11(1)
LCD Projection TV 
KDF-E50A11E KDF-E42A11E
Printed in Spain2-657-538-11(1)
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KDF-E50A11E
KDF-E42A11E
Operating Instructions 
Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety 
information” section of this manual.
Retain this manual for future reference.
Bedienungsanleitung 
Lesen Sie vor der Inbetriebnahme des Fernsehgeräts bitte 
den Abschnitt „Sicherheitsinformationen“ in dieser 
Anleitung. Bewahren Sie die...

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• To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not insert the plug 
cut off from the mains lead into a socket outlet. This plug 
cannot be used and should be destroyed.
• To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose 
the TV set to rain or moisture.
• Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV set. 
Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified 
personnel only.
• Certaines fonctions liées à la TV numérique ne sont 
disponibles que dans les pays à diffusion DVB. Les...

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Table of Contents
Safety information ....................................... 4
Precautions ................................................. 7
Overview of the remote ............................... 8
Overview of the TV buttons and 
indicators ................................................ 9
1: Checking the accessories ..................... 10
2: Inserting batteries into the remote......... 10
3: Connecting an aerial/VCR..................... 11
4: Preventing the TV from toppling over.... 12
5:...

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Safety information
Mains lead
• Unplug the mains lead 
when moving the TV 
set. Do not move the 
TV set with the mains 
lead plugged in. It may 
damage the mains lead 
and result in fire or electric shock.
• If you damage the mains lead, it may 
result in fire or electric shock.
– Do not pinch, bend, or twist the 
mains lead excessively. The core 
conductors may be exposed or 
broken, causing a short-circuit, 
which may cause fire or electric 
shock.
– Do not modify or damage the mains 
lead. 
– Do...

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• When installing the TV set on the wall, leave at least 10 
cm space from the bottom of the TV set.
• Never install the TV set as follows:
Ventilation holes
Do not insert anything in the ventilation 
holes. If metal or liquid is inserted in these 
holes, it may result in fire or electric shock.
Placement
• Never place the TV set in hot, humid 
or excessively dusty places.
• Do not install the TV set where 
insects may enter.
• Do not install the TV set where it 
may be exposed to mechanical...

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Damage requiring service
If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not touch it until you 
have unplugged the mains lead. Otherwise electric shock 
may result.
Servicing
Do not open the cabinet. Entrust the 
TV set to qualified service personnel 
only.
Small accessories removal and 
fittable
Keep accessories out of children’s reach. If they are 
swallowed, choking or suffocation may occur. Call a doctor 
immediately.
When not in use
For environmental and safety 
reasons, it is recommended that 
the...

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Precautions
LCD Panel
• Although the LCD panel is made with high-precision 
technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective, 
black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, 
or green) may appear constantly on the LCD panel. This is 
a structural property of the LCD panel and is not a 
malfunction.
• Do not expose the LCD panel surface to the sun. Doing so 
may damage the screen surface.
• Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on 
top of this TV set. The...

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Overview of the remote
1TV "/1 – TV standbySwitches off the TV temporarily. The 1 (standby) indicator on the front of the 
TV lights up. Press again to switch on the TV from the standby mode.
2% – Mute (page 14)
3/  – Input select / Text hold
• In TV mode (page 19): Selects the input source from equipment connected to 
the TV sockets.
• In Text mode (page 15): Holds the current page.
4ANALOG – Analogue mode
5DIGITAL – digital mode 
Switches to digital mode. In digital mode, removes any...

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Overview of the TV buttons and indicators
1 (page 19)
2/  – Input select (page 15)
• In TV mode: Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets.
• In TV menu: OK
32 +/-/ 

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1: Checking the 
accessories 
Remote RM-ED002 (1)
Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)
Coaxial cable (1)
2: Inserting batteries 
into the remote
Notes
• Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.
• Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way. 
Certain regions may regulate disposal of the battery. 
Please consult your local authority.
• Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old 
and new batteries.
• Handle the remote with care. Do not drop or step on it, or...