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Replacing the Lamp
The projection lamp, like all lamps, will eventually lose brightness and 
functionality, which affects the overall performance of your TV. How long 
the lamp maintains its brightness will vary depending upon your usage and 
environmental conditions. To maintain the quality of your viewing 
experience, Sony recommends that you replace the lamp (1) after 
approximately 8,000 hours of use; (2) when the screen becomes dark or the 
color looks unusual; (3) when the LAMP LED on the front of the TV blinks; 
or (4) when the lamp replacement message appears on the TV screen.
❑Use a Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp (not supplied) for replacement. 
Use of any other lamp may damage the TV.
❑Do not remove the lamp for any purpose other than replacement. Doing 
so may cause injury or fire.
❑Do not put flammable materials and metal objects inside the lamp 
receptacle of the TV after removing the lamp. Doing so may cause fire 
or electrical shock. Do not touch the lamp receptacle once the lamp has 
been removed.
❑When the lamp eventually burns out, you may hear a noticeable pop 
sound. This is normal and it is inherent to this type of lamp.
❑In rare instances, the bulb may pop inside the lamp unit, but the lamp 
unit is designed to contain all of the broken glass pieces inside the lamp 
unit.
❑This TV’s lamp contains mercury and should be disposed of properly. 
Consult your local authorities regarding safe disposal. The material 
contained in this lamp are similar to those of a fluorescent lamp, so you 
should dispose of it in the same way.
How to Replace the 
Lamp1Turn off the power on the main unit. Wait several minutes, then unplug 
the power cord.
(The cooling fan will continue to operate for about two minutes after 
turning the power off.)
2Wait at least 30 minutes after unplugging the power cord to allow the 
lamp to cool down before replacing it. To avoid being burned, do not 
touch the lamp receptacle once the lamp has been removed.
WARNING 
Electric appliances can cause fire or high temperature, resulting in 
injury or death. Be sure to follow the instructions below.
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3Take the new lamp out of the box.
Do not touch the glass portion of the new lamp.
4Remove the outside lamp cover.
Release the two clamps as shown in the illustration below. 
5Remove the lamp door.
Turn the screw counterclockwise and slide the lever to the left. Remove 
the door.
6Pull out the lamp.
Hold the indented grooves on the top corners of the lamp, as shown in 
the illustration, and pull the lamp straight out. If the lamp is hard to 
remove, pull the right side of the lamp for additional traction.
✍Do not shake the lamp. Vibration can damage the lamp or shorten 
its life.
✍Avoid touching the front glass of a new lamp or the glass of the 
lamp receptacle. This may reduce picture quality or lamp life.
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7Put the new lamp into its place.
Insert the new lamp by pressing the two parts firmly into place as shown 
in the illustration. Make sure the lamp is securely mounted into the 
compartment. Failure to do so may cause a fire or the screen to go dark. 
8Reattach the lamp door.
Replace the door by inserting the two tabs in the slot from the left side. 
Slide the lever to the right and then turn the screw clockwise to secure 
the door.
✍Do not touch the inside of the lamp compartment.
✍The lamp is very hot immediately after use. Never touch the glass 
portion of the lamp or the surrounding parts.
✍After the used lamp has cooled, place it into the empty box of the 
replacement lamp. Never put the used lamp into a plastic bag.
✍The lamp compartment is tilted, as shown in the following 
illustration.
✍If the lamp is not securely reattached, the self-diagnostic function 
may be triggered and the POWER LED blinks three times (see 
page 31).
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9Put the outside lamp cover back in its place.
Replace the cover, inserting it from the left side. Press the two tabs on 
the right side to secure the cover.
10Turn on the TV and set the Lamp Replacement option in the Setup 
settings (see page 47). This setting is necessary to inform you when the 
next lamp replacement is needed.  
The used lamp
For customers in the United States: 
This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated if 
sold in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, please 
contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance 
(http://www.eiae.org).
❑Do not leave the used lamp near flammable materials or within the 
reach of children.
❑Do not pour water onto the used lamp or put any object inside the lamp. 
Doing so may cause the lamp to burst.
✍Until you set the Lamp Replacement option, a message 
announcing that the lamp is at the end of its life will appear every 
time you turn on the TV.
✍Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL-5200 replacement lamp.
✍Take great care when replacing the lamp or plugging in/unplugging 
the connecting cords. Rough handling may cause the TV to fall, 
damaging the TV, the TV stand and the floor. 
For replacement lamp information visit:
U. S. residents: http://www.sonystyle.com/tv/
Canadian residents: http://www.sonystyle.ca/tv/
 
						

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Troubleshooting
If you have additional questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use of your 
Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of the following numbers:
http://www.sony.com/tvsupport
1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US
1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canada
Remote Control
ConditionExplanation/Resolution
Remote control does not 
operate❏The batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.
❏Check the orientation of the batteries.
❏Press TV (FUNCTION) once, and the TV indicator lights up. You may have 
inadvertently pressed SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION), which changes the remote 
control to SAT or CABLE mode.
❏Make sure this unit’s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet.
❏Fluorescent lamps can interfere with remote control operation; try turning off the 
fluorescent lamps.
❏Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles.
❏If the “WARNING: TV temperature is high.” message appears, turn off the TV 
and wait until the TV’s projection lamp cools down (approximately 5 minutes). If 
the remote control still does not work, make sure to dust the ventilation slots on 
the rear of the TV and the cooling fan to provide adequate ventilation around the 
TV.
Cannot change channels with 
the remote control❏If you are using the TV to change channels, first press TV (FUNCTION) once, 
and 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.
❏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 SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION) once, and the SAT/CABLE indicator 
lights up.
Remote control does not 
operate non-Sony video 
equipment❏If you replaced the batteries to the remote 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. You may need to use the equipment’s original remote control.
 
						

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Picture
ConditionExplanation/Resolution
No picture (screen not lit), no 
sound❏If your TV does not turn on and the POWER LED keeps blinking in red, your TV 
may need service. Call your local Sony Service Center.
❏Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
❏Press POWER on the front of the TV.
❏Press TV/VIDEO to cycle through the connected video sources.
❏Try another channel; it could be station trouble.
Dark, poor or no picture 
(screen lit), good sound❏Adjust the Picture Mode option in the Picture setting (see page 34).
❏Adjust the Brightness option in the Picture setting (see page 34).
❏Check the antenna/cable connections.
No color/dark picture/color is 
not correct❏Adjust the Color option in the Picture setting (see page 34).
❏If you set the Pow er  S av in g option to On, it will enhance the black level.
Green tint or uneven color 
uniformity appears on the 
screen when the TV is powered 
on❏After turning on the TV, you may notice a green tint or slight variation in color 
and brightness in certain areas of the picture. This will last only a few minutes 
(possibly longer, in cooler rooms or conditions) while circuits within the TV 
continually fine tune the color during the warm-up period. This is a normal 
temperature characteristic of the components and not a malfunction.
The TV turns off automatically❏Check if the Sleep option is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of Timer 
(page 46).
❏If the temperature is too high, the TV may also turn off after a warning message is 
displayed.
Only snow and noise appear on 
the screen❏Check the antenna/cable connections.
❏Try another channel; it could be station trouble.
❏Press ANT to change the input mode (see page 22). 
Dotted lines or stripes❏Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair dryers.
❏If using 300 ohm twin lead, move the excess lead away from the TV or try using 
75 ohm coaxial cable instead.
Double images❏Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the problem.
“Black box” on screen❏You have selected a text option in the Caption Vision (CC) feature in the Setup 
setting and no text is available (see pages 45 and 48). To turn off this feature, set 
the Caption Vision (CC) option to Off. If you were trying to select closed 
captioning, select CC1 instead of Te x t  1 - 4.
Wide Mode changes 
automatically❏
The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default 
setting when you change the channel or video input, if 
4:3 Default in the Screen 
settings is set to other than 
Off. If you want to lock in the Wide Mode selected 
with the 
WIDE button, set 4:3 Default to Off in the Screen settings (see page 40).
❏Check the Auto Wide option in the Screen settings (see page 39).
Black bands appear at the top 
and bottom of the screen❏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 
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Sound
Channels
Certain programs on DVD or 
other digital sources display a 
loss of detail, especially during 
fast-motion or dark scenes❏The compression used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs may cause your 
TV’s 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 TV’s 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 setting (see page 35) to 
optimize the picture while viewing these sources.
ConditionExplanation/Resolution
ConditionExplanation/Resolution
Good picture, no sound❏Press MUTING so that Muting disappears from the screen (see page 24).
❏Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Sound setting (see page 38).
❏Make sure the MTS option is set to Stereo or Mono (see page 37).
❏When the HDMI IN input is in use, surround sound, such as AC-3 and DTS, 
cannot be input. Change the sound setting for the external input device to Linear 
PCM.
Audio noise❏Make sure that the antenna is connected using the 75-ohm coaxial cable.
❏Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.
❏To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.
Cannot gain enough volume 
when using a cable box❏Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box’s remote control. Then 
press TV (FUNCTION) once (the TV indicator lights up) and adjust the TV’s 
volume.
Sound seems weak or 
insufficient❏The TV’s audio might be set to Auto SAP or Mono, when it might be better set to 
Stereo. In the Sound setting (see page 37), set the MTS setting to Stereo. If 
already set to Stereo, switch to Mono (which may reduce background noise 
during weak stereo broadcasts).
Cannot raise the volume on 
external speakers❏If the Speaker option is set to Off and the Audio Out option is set to Fixed (in 
order to output the sound to your audio system), use your audio receiver to adjust 
the sound (see page 38). Or, to use the TV remote control, set the Audio Out 
option to Va r i a bl e.
❏To turn on the TV speakers, set the Speaker option to On (see page 38).
No audio for HDMI❏Confirm DVD player, set-top-box audio settings. Select 2 channel LPCM audio.
ConditionExplanation/Resolution
Cannot receive upper channels 
(UHF) when using an antenna❏Press ANT to select the VHF/UHF input (see page 22).
❏Use Auto Program in the Channel setting to add receivable channels that are not 
presently in the TV’s memory (see page 41).
Cannot receive any channels 
when using cable TV❏Use Auto Program in the Channel setting to add receivable channels that are not 
presently in the TV’s memory (see page 41).
❏Press ANT to select the CABLE input (see page 22).
Cannot receive or select 
channels❏Use Auto Program in the Channel setting to add receivable channels that are not 
presently in TV memory (see page 41).
 
						

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General
Some digital cable channels are 
not being displayed❏Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable 
channels. Check with your cable company for more information.
❏The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Channel setting (see page 
41).
ConditionExplanation/Resolution
ConditionExplanation/Resolution
How to reset the TV to factory 
settings❏Turn on the TV. While holding down the V button on the remote control, press the 
POWER button on the TV. Release the POWER button then release the V button. 
The TV will turn itself off, then back on again with Initial Setup.
WARNING: This operation will clear all of your customized settings including 
Parental Lock setting.
How to restore Picture settings 
to factory settings❏Select Reset setting option while in the Picture setting (see page 34).
How to restore Sound settings 
to factory settings❏Select Reset setting option while in the Sound setting (see page 37).
Cannot cycle through the other 
video equipment connected to 
the TV❏Be sure the Label Video Inputs option is not set to Skip (see page 45).
Cannot operate the setting❏If a setting option appears in gray, this indicates that the setting option is not 
available.
Lost password❏On the password screen, enter the following master password: 4357. The master 
password clears your previous password; it cannot be used to temporarily unblock 
channels.
TIMER LED on front panel is 
lit ❏When lit, indicates that the timer is set (see page 46). When the timer is set, this 
LED will remain lit even when the TV is turned off.
POWER LED blinks in red❏If the LED blinks three times, the lamp door or the lamp might not be securely 
attached (see page 51). The LED blinks two times if there is an abnormal rise in 
temperature inside the TV when any ventilation openings are blocked.
LAMP LED blinks in red❏Replace the lamp (see page 51).
The replacement lamp does not 
light up❏The lamp door or the lamp might not be securely attached. Repeat the steps on 
page 51 to ensure that they are both installed securely.
Digital cable box does not work ❏If you are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a splitter, as described on 
page 17, you must use a special bi-directional splitter that is designed to work 
with your digital cable box. Contact your cable provider for details.
TV cabinet creaks❏When the TV is in use, there is a natural rise in temperature, causing the cabinet to 
expand or contract and may be accompanied by a slight creaking noise. This is not 
a malfunction.
A slight creaking noise occurs 
from the bottom part of the TV❏Advanced Iris applies a mechanical iris system. When Advanced Iris is set, a 
natural creaking noise occurs due to the basic structure of the optical unit. The 
creaking sound is an inherent nature of this system and is not a defect.
The cooling fan is loud❏If the TV is used at high altitudes and Cooling Mode is set to High, the cooling 
fan runs faster and its sound becomes louder. If the TV is not used at high 
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“High Temperature Warning” 
message appears❏Make sure to remove dust from the ventilation slots on the rear and both sides of 
the TV. In addition, make sure that there are no obstacles in front of the ventilation 
slots. If the message still appears after the dust or obstacles are removed, the TV 
may need servicing. Call your local Sony Service Center.
The TV does not turn on❏The TV cools down its projection lamp when the power is turned off. It takes up to 
two minutes for the picture to come back after the TV is turned on again. Wait for 
a while until the picture comes back.
Small bright or black dot in 
picture❏It may be possible to see one or two pixels, which appear dark or bright when 
viewing up close to the screen caused during the manufacturing of the display 
device. This is not a defect with your TV and will not affect the overall picture 
performance or reliability of your set. Please view the screen at the recommended 
viewing distances.
Image left on the screen (image 
retention)❏Turn off the TV for a while or let the TV run on another channel. Unlike plasma 
TV and CRT TV, image retention on this TV is not permanent.
 It is only a 
temporary condition; see page 10.
White spot on the screen when 
powered off❏If screen is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ambient light, part of the screen 
may appear white even when TV is power off. This is due to the strong light 
reflecting off the TV screen and reflections coming behind the screen. This is a 
structural property of the projection TV and is not a defect. Position your TV 
away from such light sources.
“Projection lamp is nearing end 
of life. Please replace the 
lamp.” message appears❏It is time for you to replace the projection lamp used in your TV.
 Turn to page 51 on “How to Replace the Lamp” and follow the directions for 
replacing the lamp.
 Use only the lamp designated for your TV model.
 Set the Lamp Replacement option in the Setup settings (see page 47).
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PC Input Signal Reference Chart
ResolutionHorizontal frequency 
(kHz)Vertical 
frequency (Hz)StandardSignalsHorizontal 
(Pixel) ×Vertical 
(Line)
VGA
640×48031.560VGA
640×48037.575VESA
720×40031.570VGA-T
SVGA
800×60037.960VESA Guidelines
800×60046.975VESA
XGA
1024×76848.460VESA Guidelines
1024×76856.570VESA
1024×76860.075VESA
WXGA
1280×76847.460VESA
1280×76847.860VESA
1360×76847.760VESA
✍This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.
✍The PC input signal displays on-screen in a smaller size than the actual TV screen size and does not 
support interlaced signals.
✍For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 
60 Hz vertical frequency from a personal computer. In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical 
frequency will be selected automatically.