Sony KDF-37H1000 - 37" Bravia 3lcd Microdisplay Projection... User manual

Operating Instructions
KDF-37H1000
RAVIA
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© 2007 Sony Corporation

Owner's Record
Tile model and serial nunlbers are
provided under the Product Support in tile
TV nlenu or at the mar of the TV. Record
these nunlbers in the spaces provided
below. Refi:r to flleln whenever you call
upon your Sony dealer regarding Ibis TV.
Model Name
Serial No.
WARNING
To reduce tile risk of lire or electric shock, do
not expose tills TV to rain or moJstllre.
This synlbol is intended lo alert
the user to tile presence (71'
uninsuhlted "dangerous voltage _
within the TV's enclosure tbal
may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric sbock
to persons.
_, ills sylnbol is intended to alerl
tile user to tile presence of
inlpoltanl operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literatul_
acconlpanying the TV.
Tile TV shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no (q_iects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the TV.
CAUTION
To pl'e_enl electric sllock, do not u_ lifts
pohuized AC phlg with an exlensknl cord.
receptacle or other outlet unless tile blades can
be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure,
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model: KDF-37H 1000
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Nunlber: 858-942-2230
This device conlplies wilh part 15 of file
FCC rules. Operation is subject to tile
lollowing two conditions: (1) This device
nlay nol cause hamlflfl interfi:mnce, and (2)
Ibis device must accepl any inlerlerence
received, including intcrfi:rence lhal may
cause undesired operation.
NOTIFICATION
This equiplnent llas been tested and lound to
comply with tile limits lor a Class B digital
device, pur uant to Part 15 ol lhe FCC Rules.
These linlits are designed 1oprovide
reasonable protection againsl haru/lhl
intcHPrence in a msidentizd installalion. This
equipmenl generates, uses and can radiate
radio lrequency energy and. if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, nlay
cause harnlfid inlerlerence to radio
COlnnlunications,
However, lhere is no guarantee lhal
interlcrence will not occur in a particular
inst_fllation. If tllis equipment does cause
harmflfl interlerence to radio or television
reception, which can be detemlined by turning
file equipnlent oil and on, file user is
encouraged lo try to correct tile interlerence by
()lie or lnore oflhe lollowing nleasurcs:
[] Reorient or mlocale lhe receiving antenna.
[] Increa_ the separalion between the
equipnlent and receiver.
[] Connecl the equipnlent inlo an outlet on a
circuit different fi+olnthai to w]licb tile
receiver is connected.
[] Consult file dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician lot help.
Pursuant 1oFCC regulations, you are
cautioned tllat any changes or modificalkms
not expressly approved in this nlanual could
void your authorily to operate Ibis
equipmenl.
For Customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus conlplies with
Canadian ICES-l)03.
Safety
[] Operate the TV only on 120 V AC.
[] Use lhe AC power cord specified by Sony
and sudable k)r tile vollage where you use
il.
[] The plug is designed, lor salPly purposes.
1o fil into lhe wall outlet only ()lie way. If
you are unable to insert tile plug fiflly inlo
file oullet, contzlct your dealer.
[] If any liquid or solid object shouM hdl
inside the cabinet, unplug file TV
inlmedialely and have it checked by
qualified service personnel belore
operaling it hlrther.
[] If you will not be using the TV lor several
days. disconnect the power by pulling lhe
plug itself. Never pull on file cord.
[] When disconnecling AC power cord, the
power cord should be easily accessible lbr
disconneclion,
[] For details concerning salcty precautions,
see 1mporlanl SalPty hlstltlCtions _' on
page 4.
Installing
[] Tile TV should be installed near an e_lsily
accessible power outlet.
[] To prevenl internal heat buildup, do not
block file retaliation openings.
[] Do not inslall the TV in a llot or bumid
place, or in a place sut_iect to excessive
dust or mecllanical vibralion.
[] Avoid operaling tile TV al temperatures
below 41°F (5 °C).
[] Ifthe TV istransported directly from a cold
1o a warm location, or if lhe roonl
lelnperaturc changes suddenly, file picture
nlay be blurred or show poor color due to
nloismre condensation. In this case. please
wait a l?w llours to let the moisture
evaporate belore turning on file TV.
[] To obtain the best picture, do nol expo_
file screen to direct illulninatkm or direct
sunlight. It is recomnlended to use spot
lighling direcled down fionl file ceiling or
to cover file windows that l_lcc the screen
with opaque drapery. It is desirable to
install the TV in a room where the floor and
walls arc not of a reflective material.
To Customers
Sufficient expertise is required lor installing
file specified TV. Be sure to subcontract file
installation to a Sony dealer or licensed
conlractor and pay adequate attention to salPty
during the inslallalk)n,
Note
This television inchldes a QAM demodulator
whicll should allow you to receive
unscralnbled digikd cable tele_ iskm
programnling via subscription _lvice to a
cable sel'_ice prm Mer. Availability of digital
cable tele_ ision progranmling in your area
dependson the type ofprogranuning andsignal
pro_Med by your cable service prmider.
Trademark Information
Macintosh is a m,denlark licensed to Apple
Computer. lnc.. registered in the U.S.A. and
ol]ler counlries,
HDMI, the HDMI logo and Higll-Definilkm
Multinledia Interlace are tradenlarks or
registered lradenlarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC.
Manutacmmd under license hom Dolby
Laboratories. "Dolby" and double-D synlbol
arc tradenlarks of Dolby Laboralories.
Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.
"BRAVIA" and B RAVIA, BRAVIA
ENGINE EX, "XMB" and "XrossMediaBar',
S-Force, BRAVIA Theatre Sync, _. DMe x,
BRAVIA Intemet Video Link Ready and
"PS3" are tradenlarks or registered marks of
Sony Corporation and/or Sony Conlputer
Enlertainnlent Inc.
DIGITAL
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Important Safety Instructions ............................ 4
The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience:
Set, Sound, Source, and Setup .................... 6
Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio ....................... 6
TV Home Menu: XMB TM (XrossMediaBar) ......... 7
1. Installing the TV ............................................... 9
Carrying Your TV ............................................ 9
When Installing Your TV against a Wall ......... 9
Recommended Viewing Area ....................... 10
Screen .......................................................... 10
Projection Lamp ............................................ 10
2. Locating Inputs and Outputs ....................... t 1
Left side ........................................................ 11
Rear .............................................................. 12
3. Connecting the TV ......................................... 14
Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna
System ...................................................... 14
Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna
System ...................................................... 14
HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box .................... 14
PC................................................................. 16
Other Equipment .......................................... 17
Using HDMI Control for BRAVlA Theatre
Sync TM ....................................................... 18
4. Setting Up the Channel List
- Initial Setup ............................................... 19
TV Control and Indicators ................................ 20
Side Panel and Indicators............................. 20
Remote Control ................................................ 22
Inserting Batteries into the Remote
Control ....................................................... 22
Button Descriptions ...................................... 22
Adjust TV Settings ....................................... 26
[_°Watching TV ................................................. 26
•E_Access the equipment connected to
your TV ......................................................... 26
Navigating through TV Home Menu on
XMB TM ........................................................... 27
TV Settings Descriptions .................................. 28
Product Support ..................................... 28
%: Clock/Timers Settings ............................ 28
o_ Picture Settings ...................................... 28
e.b Sound Settings ....................................... 30
o_ Screen Settings ...................................... 31
Video Options Settings ........................... 32
_) Audio Options Settings ........................... 33
_Channel Settings .................................... 33
e_ Closed Captions (CC) Settings .............. 34
Parental Lock Settings ........................... 34
External Inputs Settings ......................... 37
HDMI Settings ........................................ 37
General Settings .................................... 38
_.2'_.3Initial Setup ............................................ 38
Replacing the Lamp .......................................... 39
How to Replace the Lamp ............................ 39
Troubleshooting ................................................ 42
Specifications .................................................... 45
Index ................................................................... 46
Quick Setup Guide (separate volume)
Provides a variety of optional equipment
connection diagrams.
Customer Support
http://www.sony.com/tvsu pport
On-line Registration
United States
http://productregistration.sony.com
Canada
http://www. SonyStyle.ca/registration

Important
Safety
Instructions
1_ Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3 b Heed all warnings•
41 Follow- all instructions,
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
12 } Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, .__ .._..
bracket, or table specified by the _"
manufacturer, or sold with the _v_
apparatus. When a cart is used. use
ca ution when moving the care _I_
apparatus combination to avoid injury _
from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during (7:g_
lightning storms or when unused =7] _/_
for long periods of time.
141 Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing is _ ___
required when the apparatus has been _
damaged in any way, such as --@"_3
power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spillea or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, (-_
the apparatus has been exposed to _==_-
rain or moisture, does not operate _t.__j
normally, or has been dropped.
7_ Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance with
the lmmufacturer's instructions.
[] Be sure to obseiwethe TV's "For Sat?ty" section on page 5.
Antennas
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
4_ If an outcloor antenna is installed. Ibllow the precauUons below, An
outdoor antcnna system should not be located in the vicinity of overheaa
powerlines or otherelectric lightor power circuits, orwhere itcan x_me
. in confac[ with stlcn power lines or circtliis.
8) Do not mstall near any heat sources , ,t,_,t ,,_.
• . 2,_L"r_ WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM.
such as radmtors, heat registers,
' 5 • " '_.' "_ ._ EXTREME CARE SHOULDBE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM
stoves, or other apparatus (including ' CONTACTINGSUCH POWER LINES OR C1RCUITSAS CONTACT
amplifiers) that produce heat, WITH THEM1SALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.
9) Do not defeat the safety- purpose of
the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. _'_ ._,o
A grounding type plug has two H_'Q_ "_,
blades and a third grounding prong. ,_\
The wide bl ade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10_ Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and _
the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer. (s_ _)
Be sum the anfenna sy S[_lil i8 grounaea so as 1oproviae 5olne protection
against voltage surges and built-up static cnarges.
Section 810 of the National Elcctrical Code INEC_ in USA and Section
54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides intbrmation with
l_spect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure.
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna dischm'=e unto size or
grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit. connection to
groundin_ electrodes aim requirements lbr the grounding elccu'oae
Antenna Grounding According to the NEC
RotOr to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code tor Antenna
Grounding.
Antenna lead-inwire
Ground cla
___,f,¢/[ ' _ Antenna discharge unl_
IE:eC[c_iCa'--'---'-_J J_"_ I (NEC Section 810-20_
I eauicrnent_ J_ _ _JGroueding conductor_
__.¢J_ (NECsection 810-21)
I _- Ground clamps
"_-_,_.__ Powerservice grounding
NEC: Nationa electrodesystem (NEC Art
Electrical Code 250 Part H)
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Cleaning
[] Clean the rear co_ :r area of the TV regularly. Dust in the rear cover
area may cause a problem with the cooling sys_e m oi tile TV set.
[] Clean tile cabinet of the TV with a di) sort cloth.
To renlove dust fl'onl the screen, wipe it gently
with a sot} cloth. Stubborn stains may be _ ]l _J
removed with a cloth sliglrtly dampened with
solution of mild soap mid warm water. Never use _/_1
Installation
[] If direct sunlight or other strong ilhmdnation shines on me screen.
part of the screen may appear white due to reflections trolit behind the
screen. This is a structural propm_ 3 of the TV.
Do noi expose the screen ro direct illulrlination or direcr sunllglll
[] The picture quality ma 3 bc att_cted by your viewing position. For the
best picture qtmlity, install your TV according to "Recommended
Viewing Area" on page 10.
sTrong solvents sucll as thinner or oenzxne tbr cleaning, tfthepictare F1 When installing your TV against a wall, keep it at least 4 inches l [C
becomes dark atter using tile TV tbr a long period of tilne, it may De CllI) away tram file walh
necessary to clean the inside of tile TV. Consult qualifie.J ser_ ice
personnel Projection Lamp
[] UnplugtbeACpowercordwhencteanin_thisunit. CJeaningdlisunit [] YourTVu_esaprojeclionlanlpasitsfightsource.Itistimeloreplac_
with a plugged AC power coro may result in electric shock.
On Contamination on the Screen Surface
rile screen surfi, ce has a special coatin_ to reduce reflections. To prevent
screen oanlage_ clean tile screen as IPllows:
[] Clean the screen with a sot_ chlth,
[] To remove hard contaminatiot:, use a cloth moistened wifll a solution
of lnild delerdent and water. Do not spray cleaning solution directl 3
onto the TV. It should only be sprayed to moisten the cleaning ch!th.
[] Do not use any type at abrasive paa. alkaline cleaner, acre cleaner.
scouring powaer, chenlical cloth, or solvent such as alcolloL benzene
or thinner_ as these ln_ly _cratcll the screens coating.
Service
Damage Requiring Service
Do not attempt to service file set by yOllrself since -p_5_-
S
opening tile cabinet may expose you to dangerous _/i_g
voltag ..... ther hazards. _ _/ "_
Unplug the set from tile wall outlet and retkr seiwicing m .a.._* v__.a
qualified service personnel
Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician
:ertifies in writing that he has used replacement part_, _pecified by tile
manufi_cturer that have tile same characteristics as tile original parrs.
tile lamp with a new one (not supplied wnen:
• rile message, "Proiection lamp is nearing end oflit). Please
replace tile lamp?' appeared on tile screen.
° tile lamp replacement indicator on tile fiXgllt panel bli*lks ill reu.
- screen images becolne dark
° no image Lppears on the display atter prolonged use.
[] In rare instancesJhe bulb may pop inside the lanlp unit. but the lamp
unit is designed to contain all of broken glass pieces inside tile lamp
unit. Sec"Repladng tile Lmnp" on page 39.)
[] When tile lamp eventually burns out, you may hear a noticeable pop
_ound. This is normal and is inherent in this type of lamp.
Cooling Fans
This TV uses cooling rims. You may hear the noise of tans running,
depending on the placement of your TV, Tile noise may De more
noticeable during tile night or when the background noise level is low.
Disposal of Used Batteries
To preserve our envlronnlenl, dispose of used batteries according _o your
local laws or regulations.
For Customers in the United States
Lamp in this product contains mercu U. Disposal of
these materials may be regulated due [o
enwronmental considerations. For disposal or
recycling information, please contact your local
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other authorities or tile Electronic Industries Alliance
nazams, l www.eiae.org).
See "Replacing tile Lamp" on page 39.
For Rftv_a_e_.
Be Careful When Moving the
TV _"
When you place the TV in position, be caretul
not to drop it Ol1 your tBot or lingers.
Watch your tk_ofing while installing the TV.
Carry the TV in the Specified
Manner
If you carry tile TV ill a manner other than tile
specified nlanner and withoLit tile specified
number of persons, it lnay drop and a serious
injury may be caused. Be sure m IPllow the
instructions lnenrloneo BelOW.
[] CarrymeTVwifllthespecitiednmnberofpersons see page _)t.
[] Hold the FV tightly when carrying ir
[] BeA_recarryingflleTV. disconnect an} accessories or cables.
About the TV
Althougn rile TV is made with higll-precision technolog) . black dots tllay
appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly
on me screen. This is a structural property of the panel and is not a detect.

Thank you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA TM high-definition television. The quality of the
image you see on your BRAVIA TV is only as good as the quality of the signal it receives. To
experience the stunning detail of your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming.
Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from:
• Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna
• HD cable subscription
• HD satellite subscription
• Blu-ray DiscTM player or other external equipment
Contact your cable or satellite provider for information on upgrading to HD programming.
To learn more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV
i_!iiii
The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup
Along with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a
source of HD programming and proper setup connections. This manual explains basic setup
connections (see page 14). The Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, illustrates how to
connect other optional equipment.
, JI ;;:
Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio
You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement and high-impact visuals from 1080 HD
signals. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you will notice
a big difference. The 1080 HD signals provide more than twice the vertical resolution of the
standard TV signal.
High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with different aspect ratios (the
width-to-height ratio of the image). HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standard-
definition TV.
16:9 (high-definition) source
Most HDTV signals use a widescreen aspect ratio of
16:9. 16:9 fills your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a
crisp, clear, vivid picture.
4:3 (standard-definition) source
Most standard-definition signals use a boxy 4:3
aspect ratio. When a 4:3 image is displayed on an
HDTV, you will see black bars on the sides. The
picture quality may not be as sharp as with HD
sources.
• You can use the Wide Mode flmction of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see pages 24, 31
and 32).
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TV Home Menu: XMB TM (XrossMediaBar)
The XMB TM is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. The
XMB TM is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. Press
the HOME button on your remote control to access the XMB TM.
Media
Category
Bar
Category Object Bar
From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control:
•Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 28 for
customization options).
• TV Channels: available channels are displayed on the vertical Category Object Bar.
• External Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other inputs can also be
selected from the Category Object Bar for the External Inputs.

1. Installing the TV
Canying the TV requires at least two people. Do
not hold by the pedestal or the front panel of the
TV. Doing so may cause these parts to break off.
Do not grasp the
pedestal or the front
panel of the TV.
When moving the TV. place one hand in the hole
on the lower portion of the TV while grasping the
top with the other hand, as shown in the
illustration below.
Keep your TV at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from
the wall to provide proper ventilation. Blocking
the ventilation opening of the cooling fan may
damage the TV.
12 inches
(approx. 30 cm)
4inches 4inches
(lo (locrn)
_b
Never install the TV as follows:
Air circulation is blocked.
If you have connected cables and cords, be sure to
unplug them before moving the TV.
To ensure the safety of children and the TV. keep
children away from the TV during installation.
Climbing on or pushing the TV or its stand may
cause it to fall and may damage the TV. Air blown into cooling fan.
ltl
• Do not install the TV near any ventilation, as it may
affect the normal TV operating temperature.

Yourviewingpositionmayaffectthepicture
quality.
Forthebestpicturequality,installyourTVwithin
theareasshownbelow.
Model
KDF-37H 1000 Viewing distance
rain. 5.9 ft. (approx. 1.8 m)
Horizontal Viewing Area
To minimize reflection, the screen surface has a
special coating.
Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage the
screen surface. Special care is required.
Cleaning the Screen Surface
Dust and dirt on the screen can affect the picture
quality. To dust off the screen use a soil cloth. Be
sure to follow the cleaning instruction on page 5
for stubborn stains and dirt.
Temporary Image Retention
When high contrast non-lnoving images such as
station logos and channel numbers are displayed
for a long period of time, there may be some image
retention on the screen. This is only a temporary
condition. Turning off the power for a while or
letting the TV run on another channel will
eliminate the image retention.
Vertical Viewing Area
'e rq)
Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source.
As with any lamp, it has a lifespan and needs to be
replaced when the Lamp Indicator flashes or the
screen becomes darker. Your TV also has a
function to display a message, "Projection lamp is
nearing end of life. Please replace the lamp." to let
you know that the lamp has reached its expected
lifespan. Note the following:
[] After turning on your TV. it may take a while
(one minute or less) before the picture
appears.
[] When the projection lamp wears out, the
screen goes dark. Replace the lamp with a
new Sony XL-2500 replacement lamp (not
supplied).
[] After lamp is replaced, please set the Lamp
Replacement option in the General
settings (see page 38).
"How to Replace the Lamp", see page 39.
• The light emitted from the lamp is quite bright when
your TV is in use. To avoid eye discomfort or injury,
do not look into the light housing when the power is
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