User manual SONY KDF-42WE655

[. . . ] 2-059-370-12(1) LCD Projection TV KDF-42WE655/KDF-50WE655/KDF-55WF655/KDF-60WF655 LCD Projection TV HD-TV Operating Instructions KDF-42WE655 KDF-50WE655 KDF-55WF655 KDF-60WF655 2004 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the LCD projection TV, below the Sony logo, on the sticker, and also on the TV box (white label). Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial No. Contacting Sony If, after reading the following instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony TV, Please call one of the following numbers. [. . . ] Side bars are shown to fill the 16:9 screen. Normal m WIDE Full stretches the 4:3 picture horizontally, to fill the 16:9 screen. Full m WIDE Zoom enlarges the 4:3 picture proportionately to fill the 16:9 screen. Zoom is useful for watching Letterbox movies. Zoom When you change channels or inputs, the Wide Mode settings revert to the 4:3 Default setting in the Screen Menu. To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default to Off. For details, see page 105. 70 Using the Features Changing the Wide Screen Mode for 16:9 Source (High definition source) original source (Upconverted 4:3) (Native 16:9) Example WIDE Description Using the Features Wide Zoom enlarges the center portion of the picture. The left and right edges of the picture are stretched to fill the 16:9 screen. Wide Zoom m Normal (This mode is not available. ) m WIDE Full displays the picture at its original size. Full m WIDE Zoom enlarges the picture proportionately, both vertically and horizontally. Zoom When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal, Normal cannot be selected. When TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal that is 4:3 aspect ratio picture (upconverted to 16:9) with a black bar at each side, Full returns the picture to its original size. 71 Using the Features Using Twin View Twin View lets you see two pictures from two sources -- from an antenna, VCR, DVD, etc. You hear the sound from only one of the sources at a time, but you can choose which source's sound is selected. You can also change the relative size of each of the pictures. Displaying Twin Pictures To display Twin View 1 2 Make sure your LCD projection TV is tuned to a working channel. The active picture is highlighted. , C8. 1 FOX Video 1 DVD To cancel Twin View and watch the active picture Press again (or press ). Activating the Picture You can use B or b buttons to activate the left and right pictures while using Twin View. To activate the right picture Press b. C8. 1 FOX Video 1 DVD , 72 , To activate the left picture Press B. C8. 1 FOX Video 1 DVD , Using the Features Functions Available in the Active (Highlighted) Window To Do This . . . To tune to analog channels, press 0-9 and then ENT. For digital subchannels, press 0-9, , press 0-9 again, and then ENT. For example, to select subchannel 21. 13, press 2+1+ +1+3, and then press ENT. Adjust the volume Mute the sound Switch the TV's input between sources connected to the TV's VHF/UHF and CABLE inputs Press VOL +/­ Using the Features Press MUTING (press again or press VOL + to unmute. ) Press ANT Switch the TV's input between Press TV/VIDEO sources connected to the TV's A/V inputs Change the picture size Press V or v. (For details, see "Changing the Picture Size" on page 74. ) Factors Affecting Twin View If you use a cable box to view all channels, the same channel appears in both windows because the cable box unscrambles and sends only one channel at a time. (To view the picture in dual picture features such as Twin View, Freeze, etc. see "Cable Box and Cable" on page 34. ) If you use a cable box and other video equipment, you can view the cable box output in one window and view a different source (such as a VCR or DVD player) in the second window by using the TV/VIDEO button. Digital TV channels, as well as any sources connected to the HD/DVD IN 5-6, and HDMI IN 7 inputs display in the left window, but not the right. If you are viewing a 4:3 source and a 16:9 enhanced source (such as a DVD) side by side, the 4:3 source appears larger. Twin View does not display channels that are blocked by parental settings (see page 108). 73 Using the Features Changing the Picture Size The zoom feature lets you change the size of the left and right pictures. To enlarge the left picture (reduce the right) To enlarge the right picture (reduce the left) 1 Press B to activate the left picture (if not already activated). Press V to enlarge the picture and v to reduce the picture. 1 Press b to activate the right picture (if not already activated). Press V to enlarge the picture and v to reduce the picture. 2 2 When you adjust the picture sizes in Twin View, the LCD projection TV memorizes the change. The next time you use the Twin View function, the memorized sizes appear. 74 Using the Features Using Favorite Channels The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify. [. . . ] Press RESET on the remote control while in the Audio menu (see page 102). Be sure the Label Video Inputs option is not set to Skip (see page 113). Cannot cycle through the other video equipment connected to the LCD projection TV Cannot operate Menu Lost password If a menu option appears in gray, this indicates that the menu option is not available. In the password screen (see page 108), enter the following master password: 4357. The master password clears your previous password; it cannot be used to temporarily unblock channels. [. . . ]