Sony KDF-50E2000, KDF-55E2000 Welcome

Welcome

Package Contents

Thank you for purchasing this Sony's biD LCD projection TV. This manual

is for models KDF-42E2000 (US model only), KDF-46E2000, KDF-

50E2000 and KDF-55E2000.

Along with your new TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two

AA (R6) batteries. See page 87 forthe complete list of packaging contents.

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Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include:

[] WEGA Engine: Delivers superb picture quality from any video source

by minimizing the signal deterioration caused by digital-to-analog

conversion and stabilizing the signal processing. This engine features

unique Sony technology, including:

•DRC ® (Digital Reality Creation)-MF Vl: Unlike conventional

line doublers, the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal's

NTSC waveform with the near-HD equivalent by digital mapping

processing. The DRC Palette option lets you customize the level of

detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity).

[] Integrated HDTV: You can watch digital televised programs and enjoy

the improved audio/video quality offered by these programs.

[] Advanced Iris: Automatically detects the brightness of the screen. By

adjusting the iris shutter, this feature can provide you with the best

contrast and brightness from one scene to the next for your TV viewing.

[] MENU: Sony's unique user interface provides easy access to useful TV

functions such as external inputs (switch among connected

equipments), favorite channels (create a listof your favorite channels),

cable channels (view cable channels), antenna channels (view antenna

channels) orto customize your TV settings.

[] Wide Screen Mode: Allows you to watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in

wide screen mode (16:9 aspect ratio).

[] CineMotion®: Using the reverse 3-2 pull down technology, the

CineMotion feature provides smoother picture movement when phtying

back movies orother video sources on film.

[] Parental Control: Downloadable digital rating and V-Chip technology

allows parents to block unsuitable programming from younger viewers.

[] HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Inputs: Provide an

uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and

any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box,

Blu-ray Disc TM player, DVD player, and A/V receiver. Your personal

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