Sony Kds 70r2000 Operating Instructions

© 2006 Sony Corporation
SXRD Projection TV
2-698-270-13(1)
KDS-70R2000
KDS-55A2000
Operating Instructions 
Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety 
information” section of this manual.
Retain this manual for future reference.
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NOTICE FOR 
CUSTOMERS IN THE 
UNITED KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this 
equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced with 
the same rating of fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 
(i.e., marked with   or  ) must be used.
When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted 
with the same rating of fuse, otherwise the circuit should be 
protected by a 13 AMP FUSE at the distribution board.
If the plug...

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Table of Contents
Safety information ................................................................................................................... 10
Precautions ............................................................................................................................. 12
Overview of the remote ........................................................................................................ 13
Overview of the TV buttons and indicators...

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Start-up Guide
1: Checking the 
accessories
Remote RM-ED006 (1)
Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)
Mains lead (Type BF) (1)
Coaxial cable (1)
Side cover (2) (only for KDS-70R2000)
Spare projection lamp (1) (only for KDS-70R2000)
To insert batteries into the remote
Notes
 Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.
 Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old 
and new batteries.
 Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way. 
Certain regions may regulate disposal of...

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Start-up Guide2: Installing the TV
Recommended viewing area
Your viewing position may affect the picture quality.
For the best picture quality, install your TV within the
areas shown below.
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Carrying your TV
KDS-55A2000
Carrying the TV requires at least two people.
When moving the TV, place one hand in the hole on 
the lower portion of the TV while supporting the top 
with the other hand, as shown in the illustration below.
KDS-70R2000
Carrying the TV requires at least three people. Do not 
hold by...

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Preventing the TV from toppling over
Note
When using the TV stand SU-RS11X (for KDS-55A2000, 
not supplied) or SU-RS51U (for KDS-70R2000, not 
supplied) for your TV, you must use the support belt.
Installing the TV against a wall
Keep the TV at least 10 cm away from the wall to 
provide proper ventilation.
Blocking the ventilation opening of the cooling fan 
may damage the TV.
Allow this much space
Never install the TV as follows
Note
Do not install the TV near any ventilation, as it may affect the...

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Start-up Guide3: Connecting an aerial/
VCR4: Selecting the 
language and country/
region
1Connect the TV to your mains socket 
(220-240 V AC, 50 Hz).
Coaxial cable (supplied)
VCRMains
lead
(supplied)
Coaxial cable
(not supplied) Coaxial cable
(supplied)
Scart lead (not supplied)Mains lead (supplied)
Connecting an aerial and VCR
2
1
3,4
3,4 2
Continued
Connecting an aerial only
 

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2Press 1 on the TV (front).
When you switch on the TV for the first time, the 
Language menu appears on the screen.
When the TV is in standby mode (the 
1 (on/
standby) indicator on the TV (front) is red), press 
TV "/1 on the remote to switch on the TV.
3Press F/f/G/g to select the language 
displayed on the menu screens, then press 
.
4Press F/f to select the country/region in 
which you will operate the TV, then press 
.
If the country/region in which you want to use the 
TV does not appear...

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Start-up Guide3When the Programme Sorting menu 
appears on the screen, follow the steps of 
“Programme Sorting” (page 36).
If you do not change the order in which the analogue 
channels are stored on the TV, go to step 4.
4Press MENU to exit.
The TV has now tuned in all the available channels.
Note
When a digital broadcast channel cannot be received, or 
when selecting a region in which there are no digital 
broadcasts in step 4 (page 8) under “4: Selecting the 
language and country/region”, the...

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Safety information
Mains lead
 Observe the followings to prevent the mains lead being 
damaged. If the mains lead is damaged, it may result in a 
fire or an electric shock.
– Unplug the mains 
lead when moving 
the TV set.
– When you disconnect 
the mains lead, 
disconnect it from the 
mains socket first.
– Be sure to grasp the plug when 
disconnecting the mains lead. Do 
not pull on the mains lead itself.
– Do not pinch, bend, or twist the 
mains lead excessively. The core 
conductors may be...