Troubleshooting

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please visit our website or call one of the following numbers:

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Remote Control

Remote

control

does

not

[_

The

batteries

could

 

be

weak.

Replace

 

tile

 

batteries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

operate

 

 

 

[_

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[_

Florescent

 

 

lamps

can interfere

with

your

remote

control

 

operation;

try

turning

off

 

 

 

 

 

the

florescent

lamps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[_

Keep

 

the

remote

 

control

 

sensor

area

clear

 

t_oln obstacles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[_

If the

"High

Temperature

 

Warning"

 

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

aronnd

the

TV.

Cannot

change

channels with

[_

If you

tire

using

 

the

 

TV

 

to

change

channels,

 

first

press

TV

(FUNCTION)

 

once,

the remote control

 

 

and

the TV

indicator

 

lights

 

up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[_

If

you

tire

using

 

another

 

device

to

change

 

channels,

be

sure

you have not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

inadvertently

 

 

switched

your

TV from

the

 

channel

3

or

4

setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[_

If you

tire

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

[_

If you

replaced

 

the

batteries

 

to

the

remote

 

recently,

the

code

numbers

for

the

video

operate non-Sony video

 

equipment

 

 

may

 

need

to

be

reset.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

equipment

 

 

[_

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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Sony KDF-50E2000, KDF-55E2000 manual Troubleshooting, Remote Control, FUNCTION, which, SAT/CABLE Function, Sat/Cable

KDF-55E2000, KDF-50E2000 specifications

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One of the standout features of both models is their use of Sony's Advanced Crystal Clear Technology. This technology enhances picture quality by improving color accuracy, contrast, and sharpness. The KDF-50E2000 and KDF-55E2000 utilize a combination of Digital Light Processing (DLP) and Sony's proprietary SXRD (Silicon X-tal Reflective Display) technology, ensuring viewers receive vibrant and lifelike images on-screen. DLP technology is known for its high brightness and smooth motion, making these models suitable for various viewing environments, including well-lit rooms.

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Overall, the Sony KDF-50E2000 and KDF-55E2000 televisions are examples of Sony's dedication to high-quality video technology combined with user-friendly features. Their advanced display technologies, ample connectivity options, and sleek design make them worthy contenders in the rear-projection TV market of their time. For anyone seeking a large screen with impressive image quality, these models continue to be notable examples even years after their initial release.