Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony HDTV Projection TV.

The features you will enjoy include:

•Built-in Digital Television (DTV) receiver, enabling you to view digital television programs and to enjoy the improved audio/video quality that these programs offer. This DTV receiver is designed for use with terrestrial broadcast DTV system only. (see “Frequently Asked Questions” on page 3)

•WIDE SCREEN MODE, allowing you to watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in wide screen mode (16:9 aspect ratio).

•PARENTAL CONTROL, enabling you to block programs that are unsuitable for your children. (not available for DTV programs)

•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 DTV programs except for 480i)

*When you select WIDE ZOOM or ZOOM, the DRC feature will work but the picture density may not reach its full potential.

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•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 DTV programs or VIDEO 5 (HD) IN jack)

-Picture & Picture (P&P) with zoom-in function (Twin ViewTM)

-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

•AUTO FOCUS, allowing you to adjust convergence automatically.

•S-LinkTM, allowing you to synchronize some operations of your projection TV with those of other Sony components.

•One Y/PB/PR input for DVD Player connection.

•Four AUDIO/VIDEO/S VIDEO inputs.

•VIDEO 5 (HD) IN jacks, switchable between R/G/B/HD/VD and Y/PB/PR inputs, for receiving various HDTV formats (up to 1080i) scheduled to broadcast in the near future (not compatible with a computer’s 5BNC (R/ G/B/HD/VD) video output connectors).

Using This Manual

We recommend that you carefully review the contents of the following four sections in the order provided to ensure that you fully understand the operation of your new projection TV.

1Installing and Connecting the Projection

TV

This section guides you through your initial set up. It shows you how to install your projection TV, to connect your new components and to connect to the antenna and cable.

2Basic Set Up

This section teaches you the basic skills needed to operate your new projection TV, including Easy Set Up. It shows you how to operate the remote control’s special functions.

3Using Digital Television (DTV) Features

This section shows you how to use your remote control’s features to watch the DTV programs. It also shows you how to access on-screen menus and adjust your projection TV’s settings for DTV.

4Using Conventional Television Features

This section shows you how to operate your projection TV and how to access on- screen menus for conventional TV.

Instructions in this manual are written for the remote control. Similar controls may be found on the projection

TV console.