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Watching the TV

Button

Description

qd VISUAL

To be used only with your connected external equipment with

SEARCH

visual search function. (Non-operable button for TV)

 

 

qf VOL +/–

Press to adjust the volume.

 

 

qg DVD/VCR

z REC: Press to record. By pressing this button alone will start

Record

the recording.

Buttons

X REC PAUSE: Press to pause the recording.

 

x REC STOP: Press to stop the recording.

qh TOP MENU

Press to display the disc menu from your connected DVD player.

 

 

qj MENU

Press to display the disc menu from your connected DVD player.

 

 

qk POWER

Press to turn on/off the external equipment selected from the

 

FUNCTION buttons 3.

 

 

ql TV POWER

Press to turn on/off the TV.

 

 

w; MTS/SAP

Press repeatedly to cycle through the Multi-channel TV Sound

 

(MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second Audio Program),

 

and Mono. The MTS setting can be also accessed in the Audio

 

setting. For more details, see “Selecting Audio Options” on

 

page 66.

 

 

 

wa FREEZE

Press to freeze the current picture. Press again to restore the

 

picture. For details, see “Using the FREEZE Button” on page 54.

 

 

ws TV/SAT/SUR

TV/SAT: While in SAT/CABLE FUNCTION, press to switch

 

between the satellite receiver and antenna.

 

SUR: Press SUR (Surround Sound) repeatedly to step through

 

the available audio effect models: TruSurround XT, Simulated,

 

Off.

 

 

 

wd WIDE

Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Screen Mode setting:

 

Wide Zoom, Normal, Full and Zoom. The Wide Screen Mode

 

setting can be also accessed in the Screen setting. For details, see

 

“Using the WIDE Button” on page 53.

 

 

wf DISPLAY

Press once to display channel number, label, current time and

 

other information. Press again to turn Display off. See page 83

 

for details on setting the time.

 

 

wg V/v/B/b

Press V/v/B/b to move the on-screen cursor. To select an item,

 

press

.

 

 

wh TOOLS

To be used only with your connected external equipment that

 

supports this TOOLS function.

 

(Non-operable button for TV)

 

 

wj WEGA GATE

Press to access the following through the WEGA GATE:

 

• Watch TV (see page 58)

 

• Select channels from the Favorites Channels you stored

 

(see page 57)

 

• View signals from external equipment such as DVD, VCR and

 

others (see page 59).

 

• Adjust or customize TV settings (see Using the Settings on

 

page 59).

 

 

wk CH +/–

Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through

 

channels, press and hold down either +/– button.

 

 

 

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Contents KDF-E42A10 KDF-E50A10 Contacting Sony Owner’s RecordSafety InstallingFor Customers in Canada To Customers For Customers in the United StatesTrademark Information Outdoor Antenna Grounding Important Safety InstructionsDamage Requiring Service Be Careful When MovingInstallation Antenna Grounding According to the NECContents Accessing the Channel Settings Accessing the Screen SettingsAccessing the Parental Lock Settings Accessing the Setup SettingsPackage Contents FeaturesWelcome Introducing the TV Screen Enjoying Your TVIndicators PowerProjection Lamp Installing the TV Take Precaution during InstallationCarrying Your TV Recommended Viewing Area Using the TV stand with support beltsFront Panel TV Controls and Connectors1080i/720p Side Panel480p/480i VideoRear Panel HdmiAUDIO-R Digital Optical OUT compatible. PCM/DOLBYMaking Video and Audio Connections OverviewBest Video PerformanceAbout Using About Using Hdmi to DVI AdapterExample of an S Video Connection Basic Connections If you are connecting a VCRNo cable box or VCR Cable box unscrambles all channels No VCRCable System or Have a cable and/or an antennaFor best results, use this connection if you For best results, use this connection if Cable Box and AntennaWith this connection you can Press SAT/CABLE Function once, and the SAT/CABLETo connect the cable box Cable BoxSatellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connectionsSatellite in jack S Video OUT jacks to the TV’s Audio and S Video in jacksPB/CB PR/CR Digital Cable Box or Digital Satellite ReceiverEquipment with Hdmi Connection Audio Equipment with DVI ConnectionRear of TV Equipment with Digital Audio OpticalUsing CableCARD Device About Using CableCARD DeviceActivating CableCARD Service Removing the CableCARD Device Press Setting Up the Channel ListConnecting Optional Equipment VCR and Cable VCR and Cable Box VCR Two VCRs for Tape Editing ConnectingDVD Player with Video ConnectorsComponent Your DVD player has component Ypbpr jacksDVD Player with Video and Audio Connectors To connect a PC personal computer Personal ComputerTo connect a camcorder or PlayStation to Video Camcorder or PlayStationYour stereo system see Audio ReceiverAudio receiver’s audio Line in jacks OffWatching the TV Inserting Batteries into the Remote ControlJump Button DescriptionsANT SoundSearch Wl F1 Flash twice, and when not, flashes five times Press ButtonTo check if the code works DVD Changers Manufacturer’s Codes DVD PlayersDVD/VCR Combo Units HDD/DVD Combo UnitsOperating a Satellite Receiver Using Other Equipment with Your Remote ControlOperating a VCR Operating a DVD Player or DVD ChangerOperating a DVD/VCR Combo Unit Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System Sony DAVOperating a HDD/DVD Combo Unit Operating an AV ReceiverSpecial Buttons on the Remote Control Using the Guide ButtonTo display the Program Guide Alternate Using the Program GuideOriginal source Using the Wide ButtonUsing the Freeze Button Using the Jump ButtonButton, you can select from basic TV Overview of Wega GateSettings Wega Gate screen gives you access to the following itemsFavorites Cable AntennaUsing Favorites in Wega Gate Navigating and Selecting ItemsPress Wega Gate Using Antenna in Wega Gate Using Cable in Wega GateUsing External Inputs in Wega Gate Using Settings in Wega GatePress M/m to highlight the desired external input and press Page Settings give you access to the following features Clock/Timers Diagnostics CableCARD Parental Lock Change Password Select CountryVideo settings include the following options Accessing the Video SettingsSelecting Video Options Highlight Press to selectAvailable When Atsc or Component is in use, Auto is notPC Input Video setting includes the following options Selecting PC Video OptionsTo display the PC screen Audio settings include the following options Accessing the Audio SettingsSelecting Audio Options Simulated uses SRS 3D MonoMTS is available only for analog programs MTSPC Input Audio setting includes the following options Sound Mode DynamicSelecting PC Audio Options Accessing the Screen Settings Screen settings include the following optionsSelecting Screen Options Default Wide Zoom Options Selecting PC ScreenAccessing the Channel Settings Channel settings include the following optionsSelecting Channel Options Option Description Accessing the Parental Lock Settings Parental Lock settings include the following optionsSelecting Parental Lock Options You can view a blocked program by entering the password Set Parental Lock to Off when in the Parental Lock settingEnter your password using the 0-9buttons Viewing Blocked ProgramsUS custom rating options Selecting Custom Rating OptionsCanadian custom rating options Selecting Setup Options Accessing the Setup SettingsSetup settings include the following options Caption VisionComponent Choice English, Español, Français Video AutoProgramming Caption Vision PC Input Setup setting includes the following options Selecting PC SetupPC Input Signal Compatibility Chart Accessing the Applications Settings Applications settings include the following optionsSelecting Applications Options Duration, and channel This chapter includes the following topics Contacting SonyReplacing the Lamp How to Replace the LampLamp door Other Information Used lamp Troubleshooting Remote ControlCableCARD Device Video Channels AudioGeneral When the TV’s Speaker is set to Off SpecificationsAvailability of optional accessories depends on stock Jump button IndexLamp LED Label Channels Label Video InputsPage

KDF-E42A10, KDF-E50A10 specifications

The Sony KDF-E50A10 and KDF-E42A10 are notable models in Sony’s line of rear-projection televisions, combining innovative technology with impressive design. Both models are part of the KDF series, well-regarded for their ability to deliver high-quality images and an immersive viewing experience.

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