Changing the Password . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

What the Ratings Mean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Ratings in U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Ratings in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Additional Operations

Operating Video Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Setting the Manufacturer’s Code . . . . 53 Operating video equipment . . . . . . . . . 54 Operating a Cable Box or DBS Receiver. . . . 55 Setting the Manufacturer’s Code . . . . 55

Operating a cable box or DBS

receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Additional Information

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Before You Begin

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Color Rear Video Projection TV. This manual is for models KP-53HS10 and KP-61HS10.

Model KP-53HS10 is used for illustration purposes.

The features you will enjoy include:

•“1080i Capable,” enabling you to receive the 1080i, 480p and 480i digital TV formats (except for 720p format). By using the VIDEO 5 (DTV) IN jacks, you can connect a DTV (digital television) receiver to view DTV programs.

The VIDEO 5 (DTV) IN jacks also function as R/ G/B connectors with SYNC signal (HD/VD), but are not compatible with a computer’s 5BNC video output connectors.

•PARENTAL CONTROL, enabling you to block programs that are unsuitable for your children.

•DRC (Digital Reality Creation), a technology unique to Sony, allowing you to obtain a finer, more detailed picture with four-times higher density than the conventional NTSC picture. (not available for input from the VIDEO 5 (DTV) IN jacks)

•MID (Multi Image Driver), a newly developed device, allowing you to enjoy the following features and, at the same time, to use your projection TV easily. (not available for input from the VIDEO 5 (DTV) IN jacks)

—Picture & Picture (P&P) with zoom-in function (Twin View™)

—Picture-in-Picture (PIP)

—CHANNEL INDEX, allowing you to view and choose from twelve programs

—FAVORITE CHANNEL, allowing you to view and choose from eight of your favorite channels

•FLASH FOCUS, allowing you to adjust convergence automatically.

•Two Y/PB/PR inputs for DVD Player connection (480p format capability is on the VIDEO 5 (DTV) IN jacks).

•Four AUDIO/VIDEO/S VIDEO inputs.

TruSurround, SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. in the United States and selected foreign countries.

TruSurround and SRS technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby,” and the double-D symbol ;are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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