Sony KE-42MR1E User manual

4-101-833-11 (1)
Plasma TV
KE-42MR1E
KE-50MR1E
2003 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions

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NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or
BSI to BS 1362 (i.e. marked with or ) must be used.
When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted with a 5 AMP FUSE, otherwise the
circuit should be protected by a 5 AMP FUSE at the distribution board.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose
the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
How to replace the fuse
Open the fuse compartment with a blade screwdriver, and replace the fuse.
IMPORTANT
If the plug supplied is not suitable for the socket outlets in your home, it should be cut off and
an appropriate plug fitted in accordance with the following instructions:
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue Neutral
Brown Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter N or colouredblack. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to theterminal
which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. Do not connect either wire to the earth
terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol Ior coloured
green or green and yellow.
WARNING
• To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not insert the plug cut off from the mains lead into a socket
outlet. This plug cannot be used and should be destroyed.
• To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
• Dangerously high voltages are present inside the set. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.

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Table of Contents
Introduction
Thank you for choosing this Sony Plasma TV.
Before operating the Plasma TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
Symbols used in the manual
Table of Contents
Safety Information ..................................................................................................................................5
Precautions ............................................................................................................................................12
Checking the Accessories Supplied ...................................................................................................14
Overview
Overview of the Display Unit .............................................................................................................15
Overview of the Media Receiver Unit Buttons and Indicators ......................................................16
Overview of the Remote Control Buttons .........................................................................................17
Installation
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control .....................................................................................19
Connecting the Display Unit to the Media Receiver Unit ..............................................................20
Connecting the Antenna and VCR .....................................................................................................22
First Time Operation
Switching On the Plasma TV and Tuning the Plasma TV Automatically ....................................23
Menu System
Introducing and Using the Menu System .........................................................................................25
Picture Adjustment ...............................................................................................................................25
Sound Adjustment ................................................................................................................................27
Screen Control .......................................................................................................................................29
Features ..................................................................................................................................................31
Set Up .....................................................................................................................................................34
Timer .......................................................................................................................................................38
Unit Status ..............................................................................................................................................42
“Memory Stick”
On a “Memory Stick” ...........................................................................................................................43
Inserting and Removing a “Memory Stick” ......................................................................................46
Using the “Memory Stick” (Memory Stick Home) ..........................................................................47
.........Important information.
.........Information on a feature.
1,2 ...........Sequence of instructions.
....Shaded buttons on the remote
control show you the buttons you
have to press to follow the sequence
of instructions.
..........Informs you of the result of
instructions followed.
OK

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Additional Information
Connecting Optional Equipment .......................................................................................................55
Using Optional Equipment .................................................................................................................58
Remote Control Configuration for VCR/DVD ................................................................................59
Specifications .........................................................................................................................................61
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................65

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Safety Information
Safety Information
For Safety
AC power cord and display cable
Unplug the AC power cord
and the display cable when
moving the Plasma TV. Do
not move the Plasma TV
with the AC power cord
and the display cable
plugged in. It may damage the AC power cord and
the display cable and result in fire or electric shock.
If the Plasma TV has been dropped or damaged,
have it checked immediately by qualified service
personal.
Medical
institution
Do not place this
PlasmaTVinaplace
where medical
equipment is in use.
It may cause
malfunction of medical instruments.
For the display unit
Installation
Installation of the display
unit on the wall should be
carried out by qualified
servicemen. Improper
installation may render
the display unit unsafe in
the event of an earthquake, etc.
Carrying
Carrying the display unit
requires two or more
people. If you carry the
display unit in a manner
other than that specified,
it may drop and a serious injury may be caused.
Be sure two or more people carry the display
unit. When transporting, do not subject the
display unit to shocks or excessive vibration.
The display unit may fall and be damaged or
cause serious injury.

6Safety Information
Installation and moving
Ventilation
Never cover the ventilation holes in
the cabinet. It may cause
overheating and result in fire.
Unless proper ventilation is
provided, the Plasma TV may
gather dust and get dirty. For
proper ventilation, observe the following:
• Do not install the Plasma TV turned backward or
sideways.
• Do not install the Plasma TV turned over or
upside down.
• Do not install the Plasma TV on a shelf or in a
closet.
• Do not place the Plasma TV on a rug or bed.
• Do not cover the Plasma TV with cloth, such as
curtains, or items such as news papers, etc.
Outdoor use
Do not install this
Plasma TV outdoors.
If the Plasma TV is
exposed to rain, it
may result in fire or
electric shock. If the
Plasma TV is exposed
to direct sunlight, the Plasma TV may heat up
and it may damage the Plasma TV.
Vehicle and ceiling
Do not install this Plasma
TV in a vehicle or hang it
fromthe ceiling.Bumping
of the vehicle may cause
the Plasma TV to fall
down and cause injury.
Ship and vessel
Do not install this
Plasma TV in a ship
or vessel. If the
Plasma TV is
exposedto seawater,
it may cause fire or
damage the Plasma TV.
Water and moisture
Do not use this Plasma TV near water - for example,
near a bathtub or shower room. Also do not expose
to rain. It may result in fire or electric shock.
Cord arrangement
Arrange the power cords or connecting
cords in a safe place to avoid tripping on
them.
For the display unit
Optional accessories
Observe the following when
installing the display unit using a
stand or wall-mount bracket. If not,
the display unit may fall and cause
serious injury.
• Be sure to follow the operating instructions
supplied with your stand when installing the
display unit.
• Be sure to attach thebrackets supplied with your
stand.
Fall
Place the display unit on a
secure, stable stand. Do not
hang anything on the display
unit. The display unit may fall
fromthestandorwall-hanging
rack unit, causing damage or serious injury.

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Safety Information
Ventilation
Leave space around the Plasma TV. Otherwise, adequate air-circulation may be blocked causing
overheating and cause fire or damage the Plasma TV.
For the display unit
When installing the display unit on the wall
When installing the display unit using a stand
Never install the display unit as follows:
For the media receiver unit
Media receiver box: Front view
Place the media receiver unit on the
stable level surface so as not to block
the inlets at the bottom of the media receiver
unit.
Media receiver box: Top view
Never place the media receiver unit in a
confined space. It may cause overheating and
result in fire or damage the media receiver
unit.
Ensure reliable operation of the media
receiver unit for proper ventilation of an
exhaust fan.
30cm
10cm10cm
10cm
Leave
this
space
atleast.
30cm
10cm10cm
Leave
this
space
atleast.
Air circulation is
blocked.
Air circulation is
blocked.
Wall
Wall
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PC MEMORYSTICK
PROG
PROG
4cm
0.5cm
5cm 5cm
Leave
this
space
atleast.
10cm
5cm 5cm
Front

8Safety Information
Power Sources
Overloading
This Plasma TV is
designed to operate on a
220-240V AC supply for
the Media Receiver and
100-240V AC supply for
the Display Unit. Take
care not to connect too
many appliances to the
same AC power socket
as this could result in fire or electric shock.
AC power cord
protection
Pull out the AC
power cord by the
plug.Donotpullon
the AC power cord
itself.
AC power outlet
Do not use a poor fitting AC power
socket. Insert the plug fully into the
AC power outlet. If it is loose, it may
cause arcing and result in fire. Contact
your electrician to have the AC power
socket changed.
Wiring
Unplug the AC power cord when wiring
cables. Besure tounplug the ACpower cord for
your safety, when hooking up.
Moisture
Do not touch the AC power cord
withawethand.If youplug/unplug
the AC power cord with a wet hand,
it may cause electric shock.
Cleaning
Clean the AC power plug
regularly. If the plug is
covered with dust and it picks
up moisture, its insulation
may deteriorate and result in
fire. Unplug the AC power
plug and clean it regularly.
Lightning storms
For your own safety, do not
touch any part of the Plasma
TV, AC power cord or
antenna lead during
lightning storms.
Grounding wires
To avoid electric shock, be sure to connect the
supplied AC power cord to a grounded power
outlet.

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Safety Information
Use
Damage requiring service
If the surface of the display unit cracks, do not touch
it until you unplug the AC power cord. Otherwise
electric shock may result.
Ventilation holes
Do not insert anything in the
ventilation holes. If metal or
something flammable enters,
it may result in fire or electric
shock.
Servicing
Do not open the cabinet
and the rear cover of the
Plasma TV. Refer to
qualified service
personnel only.
Moisture and
flammable
• Do not let this Plasma
TV get wet. Never spill
liquid of any kind on
the set. If any liquid or
solid object does fall through, do not operate
thePlasma TV. Itmay result in electricshock
or damage to the Plasma TV. Have it
checked immediately by qualified
personnel.
• To prevent fire, keep inflammable objects or
naked lights (e.g. candles) away from the
Plasma TV.
For the media receiver unit
Object placement
Donot placesomething heavy
on the media receiver unit. It
may damage the media
receiver unit.
Liquid placement
Do not place objects
containing liquid on the
media receiver unit. It may
result in electric shock or
damage the media receiver
unit.

10 Safety Information
Additional Safety Information
Electric shock
Do not touch the Plasma TV with a wet hand. Doing
so may cause electric shock or damage the Plasma
TV.
Broken pieces
Do not throw anything at
the display unit. The
screen glass may explode
by the impact and cause
serious injury.
Protruding location
Do not install the display unit in protruding
locations. If you install the unit in the following
locations, injury may result.
• Do not install the display unit in a location where
the display unit protrudes, such as pillars.
• Do not install the display unit in a location where
your face may bump.
Oils
Donot installthisPlasma TV inrestaurantsthat
use oil. Dust absorbing oil may enter into the
Plasma TV and damage the Plasma TV.
Placement
Neverplace the PlasmaTV in
hot, humid or excessively
dusty places. Do not install
the Plasma TV where it may
be exposed to mechanical
vibrations.
Corrosion
If you use this Plasma TV near the seashore, salt
may corrode metal parts of the Plasma TV and
cause internal damage or fire. It may also
shorten the life of the Plasma TV. If the Plasma
TV will be subjected to none of these
conditions, steps should be taken to reduce the
humidity and temperature of the area where
the Plasma TV is located.
Accessories
Secure the display unit from falling down.
If the display unit is not secured properly, it may fall
and cause injury. Take measures against it using a
stand or other apparatus on the floor or wall in the
specified manner, referring to the operating
instructions supplied with your stand.
Recommended place for
the media receiver unit
Place the media receiver
unit on a stable, level
surface. Otherwise, the
mediareceiverunitmayfall
and cause injury. Use an optional Sony stand,
which has adequate strength.
Weight
Do not stand on the media receiver
unit. The media receiver unit may
fallor bebroken, causinginjury.Pay
special attention to little children.
Cleaning
Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this
Plasma TV.If not, itmay resultin electric shock.
Keep the connector cap for display interface
cable away from children
A child is likely to choke on it, if swallowed.
In the event of choking, seek immediate medical
attention.