KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title Page Section Title Page 1. SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION 3-11. Service List ..............15 3-12. Registration Adjustment ..........67 1-1. Diagnostic Test Indicators ........... 4 1-2. Display of Standby/Timer Light Flash Count ..... 5 3-12-1.
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CARBON PAINTED ON THE CRT, AFTER REMOVING THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE ANODE. THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY. – 3 –...
KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 SECTION 1 SELF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION The unit in this manual contain a self-diagnostic function. If an error occurs, the STANDBY/TIMER LED will automatically begin to flash. The number of times the LED flashes translates to a probable source of the problem. A defination of the STANDBY/TIMER LED flash indicators is listed in the intruction manual for the user’s knowledge and reference.
KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 2-9. AD, BH, DS, MG AND T BOARDS REMOVAL 2-10. A, D AND G1 BOARDS REMOVAL 1 Two screws (BVTP 3x12 Type2 IT-3) 3 Two screws (BVTP 3x12 Type2 IT-3) 2 G1 board 5 AD Board 3 Three screws...
KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 SECTION 3 SET-UP ADJUSTMENTS 3-1. SCREEN VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT 3-3. BLUE OFFSET ADJUSTMENT (ROUGH ALIGNMENT) This adjustment item must be ending the G2 adjustment. 1. Receive the Monoscope signal. 1. Input the HD (1080i/60Hz Black) signal into component 2. Set 50% BRIGHTNESS and minimum PICTURE.
KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 3-6-3. Blue left side dot adjustment of 2-pole Magnets 3-5. DEFLECTION YOKE TILT ADJUSTMENT 1. Turn blue focus volume of fucus pack counter-clockwise, 1. Receive the Monoscope signal. so that diameter of the dot becomes large, and can see 2.
KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 3-8. GREEN, RED AND BLUE FOCUS ADJUSTMENT 3-8-1. Green, Red, Blue Lens focus adjustment 1. Input a cross hatch signal into VIDEO 1. (composite video input) 2. Place a lens cover over red and blue lenses and project only green.
KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 3-10-2. Method of Cancellation from Service Mode 3-10-4. How to Write the Data 1. Set the standby mode (Press “!/1 (TV STANDBY)” 1. Set in the service mode. button on the commander), then press “!/1 2. Press “1” or “4” button on the commander, select the (TV STANDBY)”...
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 OPTION NOTE Comb Operation Selection 00 = automatic operation (depends on color system status), 01 = no comb operation, 02 = forced 2D-comb operation, 03 = forced 3D-comb operation TV System Selection for Auto TV system 00 = B/G,...
KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 3-12-2. Setup for Adjustment 3-12. REGISTRATION ADJUSTMENT 1. Marking 3-12-1. Adjustment Flow 1. At the 4 insides of the screen, locate the middle. Use a tape measure to identify the middle. START Turn on the power and wait for 10 minutes...
KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 6. Write “VPS, VSZ and HSZ” adjusted data to other mode • 6 : Displays or changes internal test signals. service data. : monoscope c crosshatch + monoscope c crosshatch + borderline c crosshatch c dot c <Write “VPS”, “VSZ”, “HSZ”>...
KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 3. Operation Method for Fine Adjustment 3-12-5. Method of Projector Engine Adjustment (in GRN, RED, or BLU Mode) (Sub Deflection Adjustment) 1. Set in the Service mode, and select the category “PJE”. Adjustment a : Yes – : No 2.
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 6. Select “GRN SKEW”, and correct the tilt of horizontal 10. Select “GRN MLIN”, and correct the sizes of the horizontal lines and vertical lines. line at the center of the screen are symmetrical left and right. • GRN SKEW (horizontally/vertically) •...
KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 4. Press “9” button on the commander to enter the fine 3-13. AUTO CONVERGENCE SETTING adjustment mode. This adjustment must be performed after the registration 5. Make fine adjustment so that horizontal lines and adjustment was made or after readjustment was made by vertical lines overlap with green lines.
KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 3-15. AUTO CONVERGENCE ERROR CODE LIST If an error code is displayed after the set has been fully adjusted, correctly, plese check the following items : position, tilt and sizing. If either of these adjustments are off, even slightli, the auto registration pattern will not hit the four sensors properly.
KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENT 4-1. HV REGULATION ADJUSTMENT (D Board) 4-2. +B MAX VOLTAGE CONFIRMATION When replacing the following components marked with The following adjustments should always be performed when replacing IC6801, R6809 the schematic diagram, always check hold-down voltage and if necessary re-adjust.
KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 5-1-2. NTSC Video Input (Main Picture) 5-1-3. NTSC RF Input (Main Picture) 1. Enter the NTSC video color bar (White & color 75%) 1. Enter the NTSC RF color bar (White & color 75%) signal. signal. 2. Enter the service mode, and set respective items as follows.
KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 2 If still “Sub HUE” cannot adjust, 5-1-5. PAL RF Input (Main Picture) Change HUOF data from “2” to “1”. 1. Enter the PAL RF color bar (White & color 75%) signal. Repeat (ii). If “Sub HUE” can adjust, write “1” as HUOF data (i) SUB CONTRAST for each picture modes.
KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 SECTION 6 RM-GA001 RM-GA001 DIAGRAMS 6-1. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 6-1-1. A (1/2), D (1/2) and HC Boards Block Diagrams EXCEPT OCEANIA MODEL CN6010 RECT + AUS MODEL SUR 2 SUR 1 TO G1 BOARD CN6301 CN6008 D6113 AC IN2...
KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 RM-GA001 6-1-2. A (2/2) Board Block Diagram TO D BOARD TO D BOARD TO MG BOARD TO BH BOARD TO MG BOARD CN5004 CN5005 CN0001 CN3001 CN0002 CN2015 VIDEO MT_CV MT_VIDEO M_SDAT M_SDAT M_SCLK M_SCLK ST_CV ST_VIDEO...
KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 6-1-7. HA1 and HB1 Boards Block Diagrams (SIRCS,KEY) CN1000 STBY5V S1000-1005 KEY1 D1006 KEY2 D1007 LED G LED R TO MG(1/2)BOARD KEY WAKE CN0004 S1006,1007 Q1000 LED DRIVE Q1001 LED DRIVE D1005 POWER/OFF TIMER J1101 CN1100 S-VIDEO - SSW...
KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 RM-GA001 6-1-8. MG (1/2) Board Block Diagram CN0002 MAIN R CN0004 MAIN L KEY1 L MUTE KEY2 SUB BYPASS SW SIRCS IC0001 M SCLK M SCLK POWER-LED M SDAT M SDAT STBY-LED TO HA1 BOARD MT AGC...
KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 RM-GA001 6-1-9. MG (2/2), CR, CG, CB and VM Boards Block Diagrams MG(2/2) (R OUTPUT) (Y/C/J) CN9107 Q0411-0412 IC9101 CLAMP TO FOCUS IC0401 VIDEO OUT BLOCK J9101 CN9103 Q9105 CN0001(2/2) CN0401 V IN V OUT Q0419 BUFF...
KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 RM-GA001 6-2. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION 6-3. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM INFORMATION Terminal name of semiconductors in silk screen Note: printed circuit (*) • All capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. (pF: µµF) Device Printed symbol Terminal name Circuit Capacitors without voltage indication are all 50 V.
KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 6-3-13. D Board (Block 003) Mount Mecha A5001 408847001 Q5001,D5001 Mount Mecha A5002 408186421 Q5001,D5001 Mount Mecha 408658121 IC5101 A5101 Mount Mecha A5401 406907211 IC5402 A5402 403343761 IC5402 Mount Mecha Mount Mecha A5403 403343711 Q5404 Mount Mecha 406907211...
KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 SECTION 7 EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: Items with no part number and no Items marked " ∗ " are not stocked since • • The components identified by description are not stocked because they are seldom required for routine they are seldom required for routine ser vice.
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1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP R2006 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R2007 1-216-821-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W JR6211 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP JR6213 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP R2008 1-216-839-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W JR6507 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP 0 (KP-FR43M31) R2009 1-216-815-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W – 160 –...
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1-216-809-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W <RELAY> R2098 1-216-821-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R2103 1-216-809-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W RY6000! 1-755-395-11 RELAY (AC POWER) (KP-FR43M31) R2104 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP RY6000! 1-755-388-11 RELAY (AC POWER) (KP-FR43M91) R2109 1-216-815-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R2110 1-216-815-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W <TRANSFORMER>...
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK <VARISTOR> C9656 1-162-915-11 CERAMIC CHIP 10PF 0.50PF 50V...
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK FB9612 1-414-445-11 FERRITE R9607 1-218-875-11 METAL CHIP 0.50%...
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. AD BH REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK * A-1122-711-A COMPLETE PWB, BH R9684...
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK C3155 1-107-826-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1UF 10.00% 16V C3353...
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK <FILTER> R3104 1-216-805-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R3105 1-218-830-11 METAL CHIP 0.50%...
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. BH CB REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R3357 1-218-854-11 METAL CHIP 0.50% 1/10W <CRYSTAL>...
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. CB CG REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK <COIL> R9351 1-218-855-11 METAL CHIP 2.2K 0.50%...
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. CG CR REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK <JACK> * A-1122-830-A MOUNTED PWB, CR...
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. CR D REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK <TRANSISTOR> C5019 1-162-966-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.0022UF 10.00% 50V...
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK C6415 1-126-968-11 ELECT 100UF 20.00% 50V C8070 1-126-967-11...
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK D6604 8-719-075-66 DIODE D5LC20U-4012 IC8002 6-705-810-01 IC MCZ3001DB...
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK <PHOTO COUPLER> R5028 1-216-821-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R5029...
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R5580 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R6702 1-216-821-11 METAL CHIP...
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. D DS REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R8061 1-249-393-11 CARBON 1/4W * A-1122-790-A MOUNTED PWB (VAR), DS...
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. DS G1 REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK <IC LINK> R9460 1-214-808-11 METAL 1/2W...
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. HA1 HB1 REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK <RESISTOR> R1002 1-216-819-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W...
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. HB1 HC1 HX MG REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R1103 1-216-793-11 METAL CHIP...
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK C0305 1-165-908-11 CERAMIC CHIP C0424 1-125-891-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.47UF...
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK D0009 8-719-081-97 DIODE MMDL914T1 JR1007 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP...
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK Q0057 8-729-010-05 TRANSISTOR MSB709-RT1 R0021 1-216-809-11 METAL CHIP...
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R0098 1-216-809-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R0207 1-216-809-11 METAL CHIP...
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R0360 1-216-864-11 SHORT CHIP R0480 1-216-809-11 METAL CHIP...
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK * A-1122-851-A MOUNTED PWB, SR <IC> ****************** IC5801...
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK * A-1122-823-A COMPLETE PWB, UG C1579 1-107-826-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1UF...
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK <CONNECTOR> <JACK> * CN1501 1-564-526-11 PLUG, CONNECTOR 11P...
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK Q1713 8-729-010-25 TRANSISTOR MSD601-RT1 R1569 1-216-809-11 METAL CHIP...
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KP-FR43M31/FR43M91 RM-GA001 The components identified by shading and mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. UG VM REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK R1652 1-216-811-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W VD1536...
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the projection TV to rain or moisture. Dangerously high voltages are present inside the projection TV. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. For general safety: •...
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Using Your New Projection TV x Install the projection TV For the best picture quality, install the projection TV within the areas below. Optimum viewing area (Horizontal) KP-FR43 KP-FR53 60° 60° 60° 60° Optimum viewing area (Vertical) KP-FR43 KP-FR53 20° 20°...
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Table of Contents Using Your New Projection Menu Adjustment Introducing the WEGA GATE navigator ..........19 “Settings” Adjustment ...... 20 Installation Changing the “Picture” setting ..22 Getting Started ........6 Changing the “Sound” setting ..23 Setting up your projection TV Changing the “Wide Screen”...
Installation x Getting Started Step 1 Insert the batteries (supplied) into the remote. Note • Do not use old or different types of batteries together. Step 2 Connect the antenna cable (not supplied) to 8 (antenna input) at the rear of the projection TV. •...
x Setting up your projection TV (“Initial Setup”) When you turn on your projection TV for the first time, the “Initial Setup” menu will appear. You may change the menu language, preset the TV channels automatically, sort or edit the channels and adjust the convergence using the buttons on the remote control or projection TV front panel.
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continued d) If you wish to edit the channels, press Program Sorting/Edit PROG Label Skip to change to edit mode. Press b until the mode that you wish to edit is highlighted: Label, Skip, (block symbol). Then press Edit mode Select: Confirm: Exit:...
Overview of Controls Projection TV front, inside the drop- down and rear panels Projection TV rear panel 120W MAX 8 WEGA GATE PROG (MONO) Inside the drop-down panel Projection TV front panel WEGA GATE L(MONO) PROG Button/Terminal Function Page Remote control sensor. –...
Using the remote control and basic functions Button Description Page VIDEO 1 ?/1 Turn off temporarily or – turn on the projection TV. WEGA THEATRE Display the TV program. – Select TV or video input. Stereo/bilingual operations Select stereo/bilingual mode. PROG INDEX PROG INDEX Display all preset TV programs.
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Button Description Page Select sound mode options. Select picture mode options. Select surround mode options. 0 – 9 Input numbers. – 2 +/– Adjust volume. – TWIN picture operations (KP-FR53M96 only) , V, v, B, b All buttons are used for Twin picture operations. Teletext operations (green label) All buttons are used for Teletext operations.
Advanced Operations Selecting the picture and sound modes You can select picture and sound modes and adjust the setting to your preference in the “Custom” option. Selecting the picture mode VIDEO Press to select the desired picture mode. WEGA THEATRE Select To view “Vivid”...
Notes • Be sure to place your projection TV and connected Sony equipment adjacent to each other so that you can control both the projection TV and the connected equipment by using the projection TV’s remote control at the same time (see page 18).
Viewing two programs at the same time KP-FR53M96 only With the Twin pictures feature, you can display two different TV program or video input at the same time. Press VIDEO display Twin pictures WEGA To cancel, press the button THEATRE again.
Displaying multiple programs KP-FR53M96 only The Program Index feature displays all tuned TV programs scrolling on the screen for direct selection. Press PROG INDEX. VIDEO The current program is displayed on the left. WEGA THEATRE The first tuned program is displayed on the bottom right of the screen, then frozen.
Enjoying stereo or bilingual programs You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual programs of NICAM and A2 stereo systems by using the A/B button. When receiving a NICAM program VIDEO Broadcasting On-screen display (Selected sound) WEGA THEATRE NICAM Mono NICAM (Regular sound) (Stereo sound) stereo...
x Viewing Teletext Some TV stations broadcast an information service called Teletext which allows you to receive various information, such as stock market reports and news. You can use the buttons on the remote to view Teletext. Do this VIDEO display a Teletext Press .
Operating optional components You can use the supplied remote to operate Sony audio/video equipment. Setting up the remote to work with other connected equipment While keeping VIDEO ?/1 For example, to operate a pressed, press the corresponding Sony 8 mm VCR:...
Menu Adjustment Introducing the WEGA GATE navigator WEGA GATE is a gateway that allows you access to preset TV channels, connected external inputs and “Settings” menu. WEGA GATE “TV” External Inputs watch the preset TV Settings channels (see page 7) Select: Confirm: Select:...
x “Settings” Adjustment You are able to change the settings of your projection TV from “Settings” in WEGA GATE menu. Press WEGA GATE button to display WEGA GATE menu. Press V or v to select “Settings” and press The following is an overview of the items that can be adjusted. ”Picture”...
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”Channel Setup” (see page 26) Channel Setup “Auto Program” Auto Program Manual Program “Manual Program” TV System: B/G Program Sorting/Edit “Program”: “00” - “99” “TV System”: “B/G” “I” “D/K” “M” Select: Confirm: End: WEGA GATE “VHF Low”/“VHF High”/“UHF” “Fine”: “Auto” “Manual”...
“Game Mode” or “Twin” mode is turned “On”. The mode is not available for HD (high- denifition) and progressive input signals. • “Hue” can be adjusted for the NTSC color system only. • Reducing “Sharpness” can also reduce picture noise. The DRC-MF logo ( ) and “DRC-MF” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Menu Adjustment...
x Changing the “Sound” setting The “Sound” menu allows you to adjust the sound settings. Press WEGA GATE and select “Settings”. Sound Press V or v to select the “Sound” icon ( ), then press DRC-MF: Sound Mode: Dynamic Sound Adjustment Balance Intelligent Volume: Surround:...
x Changing the “Wide Screen” setting The “Wide Screen” menu allows you to view the picture with optimal effect when receiving wide-mode (16:9) picture signal. Press WEGA GATE and select “Settings”. Press V or v to select the “Wide Screen” Wide Screen icon ( ), then press...
Changing the “Multi Picture” setting KP-FR53M96 only The “Multi Picture” menu allows you to view two pictures on the screen at the same time, swap the picture of twin screen and display Program Index. Press WEGA GATE and select “Settings”. Press V or v to select the “Multi Picture”...
x Changing the “Channel Setup” setting The “Channel Setup” menu allows you to preset channels automatically, manually preset channels, select the TV system and sort or edit the channels. Press WEGA GATE and select “Settings”. Press V or v to select the “Channel Setup” Channel Setup icon ( ), then press...
Presetting channels manually After selecting “Manual Program”, select the program number to which you want to preset a channel. Manual Program Program: (1) Make sure “Program” is selected, then press TV System: VHF Low Fine: Auto (2) Press V or v until the program number you want Signal Booster: Auto Sensitivity:...
x Changing the “Setup” setting The “Setup” menu allows you to change the menu language, adjust the convergence, setup WEGA Theatre Mode, adjust suitable picture setting for video games, label the connected equipment, select the color system, reduce your projection TV power consumption, select the S video input mode and reset your projection TV to factory settings.
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“Video Label” label the connected equipment. (1) Press V or v to select the input you want to label, then press (2) Press V or v to select the label options: “Video 1”/“Video 2”/“Video 3”/“Video 4”/“HD/DVD 1”/“HD/DVD 2”, “VCR”, “SAT”, “Game” or “Edit”*, then press * You may edit the video label to your favorite name.
Additional Information x Connecting optional components Connecting to the video input terminal ( t ) Projection TV drop-down panel S Video cable (not supplied) L(MONO) Camcorder Audio/Video cable (not supplied) Projection TV rear panel 120W MAX 8 Antenna cable (not supplied) S Video cable (MONO) (not supplied)
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Connecting to the component video input terminal ( Projection TV rear panel 120W MAX 8 Component video cable (not supplied) DVD player (MONO) Audio cable (not supplied) Notes • The component video terminals on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y/C or Y/B-Y/R-Y.
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continued Connecting an amplifier to the center speaker input terminal ( If you use an amplifier with a Dolby* surround decoder instead of the projection TV’s audio system, you can use the projection TV’s speakers as the center speaker for your audio system.
• Check the antenna cable and connection on the projection TV, VCR and at noisy sound the wall (see page 30). • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice. • Display the “Channel Setup” menu and select “Manual Program” to preset the channel again (see page 27).
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• Check the antenna cable and connection on the projection TV, VCR and at TV cannot receive the wall (see page 30). stereo broadcast • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice. sound. Stereo broadcast sound switches on and off or is distorted.
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WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the projection TV to rain or moisture. Dangerously high voltages are present inside the projection TV. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. For general safety: •...
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Using Your New Projection TV x Install the projection TV For the best picture quality, install the projection TV within the areas below. Optimum viewing area (Horizontal) KP-FR43 KP-FR53 60° 60° 60° 60° Optimum viewing area (Vertical) KP-FR43 KP-FR53 20° 20°...
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Table of Contents Using Your New Projection Menu Adjustment Introducing the WEGA GATE navigator ..........17 “Settings” Adjustment ...... 18 Installation Changing the “Picture” setting ..20 Getting Started ........6 Changing the “Sound” setting ..21 Setting up your projection TV Changing the “Wide Screen”...
Installation x Getting Started Step 1 Insert the batteries (supplied) into the remote. Note • Do not use old or different types of batteries together. Step 2 Connect the antenna cable (not supplied) to 8 (antenna input) at the rear of the projection TV. •...
x Setting up your projection TV (“Initial Setup”) When you turn on your projection TV for the first time, the “Initial Setup” menu will appear. You may change the menu language, preset the TV channels automatically, sort or edit the channels and adjust the convergence using the buttons on the remote control or projection TV front panel.
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continued d) If you wish to edit the channels, press Program Sorting/Edit to change to edit mode. PROG Label Skip Press b until the mode that you wish to edit is highlighted: Label, Skip, (block symbol). Then press Edit mode Select: Confirm: Exit:...
Overview of Controls Projection TV front, inside the drop- down and rear panels Projection TV rear panel 120W MAX 8 WEGA GATE PROG (MONO) Inside the drop-down panel Projection TV front panel WEGA GATE L(MONO) PROG Button/Terminal Function Page Remote control sensor. –...
Using the remote control and basic functions Button Description Page VIDEO 1 ?/1 Turn off temporarily or – turn on the projection TV. WEGA THEATRE Display the TV program. – Select TV or video input. Stereo/bilingual operations Select stereo/bilingual mode. PROG INDEX PROG INDEX Not function for your TV.
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Button Description Page Select sound mode options. Select picture mode options. Select surround mode options. 0 – 9 Input numbers. For program numbers 10 and – above, enter the second digit within two seconds. 2 +/– Adjust volume. – TWIN picture operations , V, v, B, b Not function for your TV.
Advanced Operations Selecting the picture and sound modes You can select picture and sound modes and adjust the setting to your preference in the “Custom” option. Selecting the picture mode VIDEO Press to select the desired picture mode. WEGA THEATRE Select To view “Vivid”...
Notes • Be sure to place your projection TV and connected Sony equipment adjacent to each other so that you can control both the projection TV and the connected equipment by using the projection TV’s remote control at the same time (see page 16).
Enjoying stereo or bilingual programs You can enjoy stereo sound or bilingual programs of NICAM and A2 stereo systems by using the A/B button. When receiving a NICAM program VIDEO Broadcasting On-screen display (Selected sound) WEGA THEATRE NICAM Mono NICAM (Regular sound) (Stereo sound) stereo...
x Viewing Teletext Some TV stations broadcast an information service called Teletext which allows you to receive various information, such as stock market reports and news. You can use the buttons on the remote to view Teletext. Do this VIDEO display a Teletext Press .
Operating optional components You can use the supplied remote to operate Sony audio/video equipment. Setting up the remote to work with other connected equipment While keeping VIDEO ?/1 For example, to operate a pressed, press the corresponding Sony 8 mm VCR:...
Menu Adjustment Introducing the WEGA GATE navigator WEGA GATE is a gateway that allows you access to preset TV channels, connected external inputs and “Settings” menu. WEGA GATE “TV” External Inputs watch the preset TV Settings channels (see page 7) Select: Confirm: Select:...
x “Settings” Adjustment You are able to change the settings of your projection TV from “Settings” in WEGA GATE menu. Press WEGA GATE button to display WEGA GATE menu. Press V or v to select “Settings” and press The following is an overview of the items that can be adjusted. ”Picture”...
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”Setup” (see page 25) Setup “Language”: “English” “ ” (Chinese) “ ” (Arabic) Language: English Convergence “ ” (Thai) WEGA Theatre Setup Game Mode: “Convergence”: “Digital Quick Focus”, “Manual Adjust” Video Label Color System: Auto “WEGA Theatre Setup”: “Direct Input”, “Speaker” Eco Mode: Confirm: End:...
“Game Mode” or “Twin” mode is turned “On”. The mode is not available for HD (high- denifition) and progressive input signals. • “Hue” can be adjusted for the NTSC color system only. • Reducing “Sharpness” can also reduce picture noise. The DRC-MF logo ( ) and “DRC-MF” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Menu Adjustment...
x Changing the “Sound” setting The “Sound” menu allows you to adjust the sound settings. Press WEGA GATE and select “Settings”. Press V or v to select the “Sound” Sound icon ( ), then press DRC-MF: Sound Mode: Dynamic Sound Adjustment Balance Intelligent Volume: Surround:...
x Changing the “Wide Screen” setting The “Wide Screen” menu allows you to view the picture with optimal effect when receiving wide-mode (16:9) picture signal. Press WEGA GATE and select “Settings”. Press V or v to select the “Wide Screen” Wide Screen icon ( ), then press...
x Changing the “Channel Setup” setting The “Channel Setup” menu allows you to preset channels automatically, manually preset channels, select the TV system and sort or edit the channels. Press WEGA GATE and select “Settings”. Press V or v to select the “Channel Setup” Channel Setup icon ( ), then press...
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Presetting channels manually After selecting “Manual Program”, select the program number to which you want to preset a channel. Manual Program Program: (1) Make sure “Program” is selected, then press TV System: VHF Low Fine: Auto (2) Press V or v until the program number you want Signal Booster: Auto Sensitivity:...
x Changing the “Setup” setting The “Setup” menu allows you to change the menu language, adjust the convergence, setup WEGA Theatre Mode, adjust suitable picture setting for video games, label the connected equipment, select the color system, reduce your projection TV power consumption, select the S video input mode and reset your projection TV to factory settings.
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“Video Label” label the connected equipment. (1) Press V or v to select the input you want to label, then press (2) Press V or v to select the label options: “Video 1”/“Video 2”/“Video 3”/“Video 4”/“HD/DVD 1”/“HD/DVD 2”, “VCR”, “SAT”, “Game” or “Edit”*, then press * You may edit the video label to your favorite name.
Additional Information x Connecting optional components Connecting to the video input terminal ( t ) Projection TV drop-down panel S Video cable (not supplied) L(MONO) Camcorder Audio/Video cable (not supplied) Projection TV rear panel 120W MAX 8 Antenna cable (not supplied) S Video cable (MONO) (not supplied)
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continued Connecting to the component video input terminal ( Projection TV rear panel 120W MAX 8 Component video cable (not supplied) DVD player (MONO) Audio cable (not supplied) Notes • The component video terminals on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y/C or Y/B-Y/R-Y.
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Connecting an amplifier to the center speaker input terminal ( If you use an amplifier with a Dolby* surround decoder instead of the projection TV’s audio system, you can use the projection TV’s speakers as the center speaker for your audio system.
• Check the antenna cable and connection on the projection TV, VCR and at noisy sound the wall (see page 27). • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice. • Display the “Channel Setup” menu and select “Manual Program” to preset the channel again (see page 24).
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• Check the antenna cable and connection on the projection TV, VCR and at TV cannot receive the wall (see page 27). stereo broadcast sound. • Check the antenna setup. Contact a Sony dealer for advice. Stereo broadcast sound switches on and off or is distorted.