SONY KP-57WS520 (01) PDF Document

To reduce the risk of image retention on the SONY KP-57WS520, please take the following steps:

Keep the Brightness and Picture functions at low settings when using video games, computers, and similar products, or when viewing a TV station whose logo always stays on the screen.

View a variety of programming material. Changing the program material viewed reduces the possibility that a single image will become permanently imprinted on the screen.

When viewing conventional 4:3 aspect ratio TV programs, select Wide Mode settings that fill the image on your screen. This will reduce the possibility of the gray sidebars becoming permanently imprinted.

On the SONY KP-57WS520, image retention occurs if a fixed, non-moving pattern, such as a station logo, is left on the screen for long periods of time, especially at a high brightness or picture setting. Under these conditions, the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen.

Carrying the SONY KP-57WS520 requires four or more people. The SONY KP-57WS520 provides casters on the bottom, so be sure to move the television using these casters to avoid injury or damage.

When you place the SONY KP-57WS520 in position, be careful not to drop it on your feet or fingers. Watch your footing carefully while installing the television, and carry it strictly with the specified number of persons. Do not carry the television by holding the speaker grill, and hold the cabinet tightly when carrying it.

Avoid operating the SONY KP-57WS520 at temperatures below 5 degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit). Do not install the television in a hot or humid place, or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.

If the SONY KP-57WS520 is transported directly from a cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, moisture condensation may occur. This can cause the picture to appear blurred or show poor color. In this situation, please wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate before turning on the SONY KP-57WS520.

To obtain the best picture, do not expose the screen of the SONY KP-57WS520 to direct illumination or direct sunlight. It is recommended to use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling or to cover the windows that face the screen with opaque drapery. It is also desirable to install the SONY KP-57WS520 in a room where the floor and walls are not made of reflective materials.

Clean the cabinet of the SONY KP-57WS520 using a dry, soft cloth.

To clean the screen of your SONY KP-57WS520, use only a clean, soft cloth lightly dampened with water. Stubborn stains, such as fingerprints, can be removed with a clean, soft cloth lightly dampened with a solution of mild soap and warm water.

Never use alcohol or strong solvents (such as thinner, benzene, ammonia, or alcohol-based formulas), or abrasive cleaning solutions to clean the screen of the SONY KP-57WS520.

For the SONY KP-57WS520 (which is a 57-inch model), the recommended minimum viewing distance is 2.4 meters (approximately 8 feet). The recommended vertical viewing angle is within 20 degrees up or down, and the recommended horizontal viewing angle is within 60 degrees to the left or right of the screen center.

The front video inputs (Video 2) on the SONY KP-57WS520 are located behind a protective cover. To access them, push up and release the panel cover.

On the SONY KP-57WS520, the S VIDEO input provides better picture quality than composite video. To use it, connect to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your camcorder or other video equipment. Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal, you must also connect left and right audio cables to obtain sound.

The Flash Focus button on the front panel of the SONY KP-57WS520 automatically adjusts the convergence of the projection tubes. This aligns the red, green, and blue images on the screen to prevent a blurred picture or poor color.

The front panel of the SONY KP-57WS520 contains the following status LEDs:

TIMER LED: Lights up when one of the viewing timers is set. It remains lit even if the television is turned off.

STAND BY LED: Blinks when the television is first turned on, then shuts off once the picture is displayed. If this LED blinks continuously, it indicates that the television may require service.

The AUX jack on the SONY KP-57WS520 is an auxiliary RF input. It is designed to connect to an antenna, CATV cable, or cable box output. This jack is particularly useful if you have two separate VHF/UHF signal sources.

The TO CONVERTER jack on the SONY KP-57WS520 is a VHF/UHF output that connects to a cable box input. This feature allows the television to switch between scrambled channels (from the cable box) and unscrambled channels directly, maintaining optimal picture quality without requiring an external splitter.

When connecting external devices to the SONY KP-57WS520, the input types provide the following performance levels, ranked from best to basic:

To connect a cable or antenna without a cable box or VCR to the SONY KP-57WS520, determine your cable type and match the connection:

For a 75-ohm coaxial cable, connect the coaxial cable directly to the primary VHF/UHF input terminal on the rear of the television.

For a 300-ohm twin-lead cable, attach the twin-lead wires to an antenna connector adapter (not supplied), then screw the adapter onto the primary VHF/UHF input terminal.

For a combination of 75-ohm coaxial and 300-ohm twin-lead cables, connect both to a U/V mixer adapter (not supplied) and connect the mixer to the primary VHF/UHF terminal.

To connect both cable TV and a rooftop antenna to the SONY KP-57WS520 without a cable box:

Step 1: Connect the incoming CATV cable directly to the AUX RF input jack on the back of the television.

Step 2: Connect your antenna cable directly to the primary VHF/UHF input jack on the back of the television.

Step 3: Leave the TO CONVERTER jack unconnected.

Step 4: Use the ANT button on your remote control to switch back and forth between the cable channels (AUX input) and the antenna channels (VHF/UHF input).

No, the SONY KP-57WS520 TO CONVERTER jack is not compatible with digital cable boxes. If you are using a digital cable box, do not attempt to use the TO CONVERTER connection path.

To connect a cable box that unscrambles only specific premium channels to the SONY KP-57WS520:

Step 1: Connect the primary incoming line from your cable company to the SONY KP-57WS520 VHF/UHF input jack.

Step 2: Connect a coaxial cable from the SONY KP-57WS520 TO CONVERTER jack to the input jack on your cable box.

Step 3: Connect a third coaxial cable from the cable box output jack to the SONY KP-57WS520 AUX input jack.

Step 4: Run the Auto Program feature to configure the channel list.

To connect a cable box when all channels require unscrambling on the SONY KP-57WS520:

Step 1: Connect the incoming CATV cable directly to the input jack of the cable box.

Step 2: Connect a coaxial cable from the cable box output jack to the primary VHF/UHF input jack on the SONY KP-57WS520.

Step 3: Run the Auto Program utility on the television to set up the channels.

To hook up a VCR and cable line without a cable box to the SONY KP-57WS520:

Step 1: Connect your incoming CATV cable directly to the VHF/UHF input jack on the VCR.

Step 2: Connect a coaxial cable from the VCR’s VHF/UHF output jack to the primary VHF/UHF input jack on the SONY KP-57WS520.

Step 3: Connect standard A/V cables from the VCR’s Line Out A/V jacks (Video, Audio L, Audio R) to one set of the SONY KP-57WS520 rear A/V input jacks (for example, Video In 1).

Step 4: Run the Auto Program channel setup on the television.

To connect a VCR and a cable box together to the SONY KP-57WS520, you need an external splitter (not supplied), three coaxial cables, and two sets of A/V cables:

Step 1: Connect the incoming CATV line to the single input jack on the splitter.

Step 2: Connect a coaxial cable from one splitter output to the SONY KP-57WS520 primary VHF/UHF input jack.

Step 3: Connect a second coaxial cable from the other splitter output to the cable box input jack.

Step 4: Connect a third coaxial cable from the cable box output to the RF input jack on the VCR.

Step 5: Connect an A/V cable from the cable box output A/V jacks to a Video In input (such as Video In 3) on the SONY KP-57WS520.

Step 6: Connect a second A/V cable from the VCR’s Line Out jacks to another Video In input (such as Video In 1) on the SONY KP-57WS520.

Step 7: Run the Auto Program sequence on the television.

To connect a satellite receiver to the SONY KP-57WS520:

Step 1: Connect your satellite dish antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s “Satellite In” jack.

Step 2: Connect a standard A/V cable from the satellite receiver’s output A/V jacks to the Video In 1 (or other A/V input) jacks on the SONY KP-57WS520.

Step 3: Connect your local antenna or CATV cable to the satellite receiver’s RF “VHF/UHF In” jack.

Step 4: Connect a coaxial cable from the satellite receiver’s RF output jack to the SONY KP-57WS520 primary VHF/UHF input jack.

Step 5: Run the Auto Program feature on the television.

To achieve high-quality video, connect your DVD player to the SONY KP-57WS520 component video inputs:

Step 1: Connect a component video cable (green, blue, red) from the DVD player’s Y, PB, and PR jacks to the corresponding HD/DVD IN 5 or HD/DVD IN 6 component jacks on the rear of the SONY KP-57WS520.

Step 2: Connect a standard audio cable from the DVD player’s analog Audio Out jacks to the corresponding audio input jacks located within the component input section of the SONY KP-57WS520.

No. You cannot record the signal from any external equipment connected to the component (Y, PB, PR) jacks on the SONY KP-57WS520.

If your DVD player does not have component video jacks, connect it to the SONY KP-57WS520 via S VIDEO:

Step 1: Connect an S VIDEO cable from the DVD player’s S VIDEO output jack to the S VIDEO input jack (such as VIDEO In 1) on the SONY KP-57WS520.

Step 2: Connect a standard stereo audio cable from the DVD player’s Line Out audio jacks to the corresponding Video In audio input jacks on the SONY KP-57WS520.

To connect a camcorder to the front input panel of the SONY KP-57WS520:

Step 1: Open the front cover panel of the SONY KP-57WS520.

Step 2: Use standard A/V cables to connect the camcorder’s A/V outputs to the Video In 2 front inputs on the SONY KP-57WS520.

Step 3: If your camcorder is monaural (mono), connect its single audio output jack to the TV’s left channel input jack labeled “L (MONO)”.

To direct the audio of the SONY KP-57WS520 through your home stereo system receiver:

Step 1: Connect a standard analog audio cable from the rear “AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX)” jacks on the SONY KP-57WS520 to a line input (such as AUX or TV) on your audio receiver.

Step 2: Enter the Audio Menu of the SONY KP-57WS520, navigate to the “Speaker” setting, and set it to “Off”.

Step 3: Within the same menu, set the “Audio Out” option to “Fixed” (if you want to control volume solely with the receiver) or “Variable” (if you want to adjust volume with the TV remote control).

Step 4: Set your audio receiver’s input source to the appropriate input channel.

To connect an HDTV receiver or other device with a DVI output to the SONY KP-57WS520:

Step 1: Connect an HDMI-to-DVI cable from the external device’s DVI output jack to the HDMI IN 7 jack on the SONY KP-57WS520.

Step 2: Connect a standard stereo audio cable from the external device’s analog audio output jacks to the analog “AUDIO IN” jacks located directly below the HDMI IN 7 port on the SONY KP-57WS520.

To connect a device with an HDMI output (such as an HDTV receiver or DVD player) to the SONY KP-57WS520:

Step 1: Connect an HDMI cable from the external device’s HDMI output to the HDMI IN 7 jack on the back of the SONY KP-57WS520.

Step 2: Turn on the device and press the TV/VIDEO button on the SONY KP-57WS520 remote control repeatedly until the “VIDEO 7” input is active. Note that HDMI cables transmit both high-definition video and digital audio, so separate audio connections are not required.

The CONTROL S feature on the SONY KP-57WS520 allows you to control the television and other compatible Sony equipment using a single remote control. By connecting a CONTROL S cable between the TV and other components, you can point your remote at the TV to send remote commands to devices that might be hidden out of direct line of sight.

To run the initial channel scan on the SONY KP-57WS520:

Step 1: Press the POWER button to turn on the television. The “Initial Setup” wizard screen will automatically appear.

Step 2: When prompted to start scanning, press the CH+ button on the front panel or the remote control to initiate the “Auto Program” search, which automatically detects and saves available channels.

To perform a full factory reset on the SONY KP-57WS520, which clears custom settings, channel lists, and convergence calibrations:

Step 1: Turn on the SONY KP-57WS520.

Step 2: Point the remote control at the television and press and hold down the green “RESET” button.

Step 3: While holding down the “RESET” button, press the “POWER” button on the front control panel of the television. The SONY KP-57WS520 will turn itself off, then automatically turn back on.

Step 4: Release the “RESET” button on the remote control.

To run the “Flash Focus” automatic convergence feature on the SONY KP-57WS520:

Step 1: Turn on the television and tune to an active TV or cable program.

Step 2: Press the “FLASH FOCUS” button located on the front control panel of the SONY KP-57WS520. A cross pattern will briefly appear on the screen, and the auto-alignment process will begin. The adjustment is complete when the pattern disappears and the regular TV picture returns.

Yes. It is recommended that you perform the automatic “Flash Focus” alignment on the SONY KP-57WS520 approximately 30 minutes after the television has been turned on. This allows the internal projection tube systems to warm up completely and reach stable operating temperatures.

To manually calibrate the convergence on the SONY KP-57WS520:

Step 1: Press the “MENU” button to show the main menu screen.

Step 2: Use the arrow keys to navigate and highlight the “Setup” menu icon, then press the center select button.

Step 3: Highlight the “Convergence” option and press select. A grid pattern of white crosses will display with a yellow alignment frame surrounding one of the crosses.

Step 4: Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the 9 x 7 grid of crosses. Place the frame over a cross that shows red or blue outlines and press select. The box will turn red.

Step 5: If the chosen cross has red outlines, use the arrow buttons to adjust the red position until the cross becomes solid white. Press select. The alignment box changes to blue.

Step 6: If the cross has blue outlines, use the arrow buttons to adjust the blue position until the cross becomes solid white. Press select to confirm. The box will revert back to yellow.

Step 7: Repeat the procedure for any other misaligned crosses, then press the “MENU” button to exit and save.

Before adjusting the convergence manually for the first time on the SONY KP-57WS520, you must first run the automatic “Flash Focus” convergence routine.

To optimize the SONY KP-57WS520 environment for manual convergence calibration:

Allow the TV to warm up for about 30 minutes before adjusting.

Stand back approximately 3 to 5 feet from the screen while calibrating.

Begin adjusting crosses in the center area of the screen first, and then move outward to the edges.

Navigate to the “Video Menu”, set the picture “Mode” to “Pro” or “Movie”, and temporarily decrease the “Picture” brightness level setting.

Yes. The SONY KP-57WS520 allows you to calibrate and save separate convergence settings for the following modes:

For standard-definition (480i/480p) input signals: Wide Zoom, Normal/Full, and Zoom modes.

For high-definition (720p/1080i) input signals: Full, Wide Zoom, and Zoom modes, as well as while using the Twin View dual-screen mode.

To insert batteries into the SONY KP-57WS520 remote control (model RM-Y916):

Step 1: Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote control.

Step 2: Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the positive (+) and negative (-) polarity terminals on the batteries to the diagrams inside the battery compartment.

Step 3: Slide the battery cover back into place until it clicks.

The JUMP button on the SONY KP-57WS520 remote control allows you to quickly switch back and forth between two channels. The television will alternate between the currently viewed channel and the last channel that was selected.

To program the SONY KP-57WS520 remote control to operate non-Sony equipment (such as a VCR, DVD player, cable box, or satellite receiver):

Step 1: Locate the three-digit manufacturer’s code for your equipment brand in the “Manufacturer’s Codes” list in the manual.

Step 2: Press and hold down either the “DVD/VCR FUNCTION” or “SAT/CABLE FUNCTION” button on the remote, and simultaneously press the “RESET” button. Release both buttons. The function buttons will flash.

Step 3: Press the “DVD/VCR FUNCTION” or “SAT/CABLE FUNCTION” button again depending on which component you want to configure.

Step 4: Enter the three-digit manufacturer’s code using the number pad on the remote.

Step 5: Press the “ENT” button on the remote. This step must be done within 10 seconds of entering the code.

Step 6: Aim the remote at the device and press the corresponding “POWER” button to test if the code works.

For standard-definition sources, pressing the “WIDE MODE” button on the SONY KP-57WS520 alternates between the following options:

Wide Zoom: Enlarges the center portion of the 4:3 picture proportionately, while stretching the left and right edges to fill the widescreen 16:9 screen.

Normal: Displays the 4:3 aspect ratio picture in its original, undistorted size. Gray bars are shown on the left and right sides of the 16:9 screen to fill the space.

Full: Stretches the standard 4:3 picture horizontally across the entire width of the 16:9 screen.

Zoom: Enlarges the 4:3 picture proportionately to fill the 16:9 screen. Some vertical clipping of the top and bottom of the image will occur.

For high-definition sources, the SONY KP-57WS520 offers three Wide Mode configurations:

Full: Displays the high-definition picture in its original native 16:9 aspect ratio, filling the entire screen. If the HD feed is an upconverted 4:3 source, side bars will be visible.

Wide Zoom: Enlarges the center area of the picture proportionately, stretching the far left and right edges to fill the screen.

Zoom: Enlarges the picture area uniformly, which is useful for watching widescreen cinematic films with a letterbox format.

The Twin View feature on the SONY KP-57WS520 allows you to watch two separate picture sources side by side:

Step 1: Tune the television to an active channel or input.

Step 2: Press the Twin View button on the remote control. A second picture window will appear on the right side of the screen. The active screen will be highlighted with a blue border.

Step 3: To swap audio between the left and right screens, press the left or right arrow buttons to switch the active blue highlighting. Sound is played only from the active window.

Step 4: To exit Twin View and return to a single full screen, press the Twin View button again or press the center select button.

While using Twin View on the SONY KP-57WS520, you can change the screen sizes by pressing the up arrow button to enlarge the highlighted active screen window, or pressing the down arrow button to shrink it. The SONY KP-57WS520 will memorize this size preference for the next time you use Twin View.

When using Twin View on the SONY KP-57WS520, the following source limitations apply:

Sources connected to the AUX RF input, component Video 5, component Video 6, and HDMI Video 7 inputs can be displayed only in the left Twin View window, not the right window.

Twin View cannot display channels that are blocked by the Parental Lock rating settings.

To program your favorite channels on the SONY KP-57WS520:

Step 1: Press the “MENU” button to display the main menu.

Step 2: Select the “Channel” menu icon using the arrow keys, then press select.

Step 3: Select “Favorite Channels” from the list.

Step 4: Use the up or down arrows to select a slot index number (from 1 to 16) and press select.

Step 5: Use the up or down arrows to select the specific channel you want to assign to this favorite index, then press select. A small preview window will show the channel.

Step 6: To exit the menu, press the “MENU” button.

To clear an entry: Navigate to the desired favorite slot in the menu, highlight it, press select, and then press the “RESET” button on the remote control.

To quickly view and tune to one of your saved favorite channels on the SONY KP-57WS520:

Step 1: Press the “FAVORITES” button on your remote control. This will display your customized list on the right side of the screen.

Step 2: Use the up or down arrow buttons to highlight the channel you want to watch. A live preview of the channel will appear.

Step 3: Press the center select button to confirm and switch the SONY KP-57WS520 to the highlighted channel.

To temporarily capture a static frame of a live television broadcast on the SONY KP-57WS520:

Step 1: While watching a program, press the “FREEZE” button on the remote control. The SONY KP-57WS520 will automatically split the screen into Twin View mode, showing the frozen still image on the right while the live broadcast continues playing in the left window.

Step 2: To cancel the frozen frame and return to regular full-screen viewing, press the “FREEZE” button again, or simply tune the TV to a different channel.

Note: The Freeze feature cannot be activated if the television is already operating in Twin View mode.

The Video Menu on the SONY KP-57WS520 provides the following adjustment parameters:

Mode: Selects customized preset display environments: “Vivid” (high contrast and sharpness), “Standard”, “Movie” (warm, cinematic tone), or “Pro” (accurate picture with minimal internal processing).

Picture: Adjusts the picture contrast, deepens or softens the color tone.

Brightness: Adjusts screen brightness to brighten or darken the overall picture.

Color: Adjusts color intensity.

Hue: Adjusts the red-to-green balance levels.

Sharpness: Adjusts the sharpness or softness of picture detail.

Color Temp: Adjusts white balance tones between “Cool” (blue tint), “Neutral”, or “Warm” (red tint).

ClearEdge VM: Sharpens picture edges by enhancing vertical lines (options are High, Medium, Low, or Off).

The Digital Reality Creation (DRC) Mode on the SONY KP-57WS520 creates high-resolution images with four times the pixel density for standard-definition NTSC sources. The modes include:

Interlaced: Recommended for moving pictures.

Progressive: Recommended for displaying still images and text.

CineMotion: Applies reverse 3-2 pulldown processing to film-based sources, making motion appear clearer and more natural.

To restore default picture values for your current selected video mode (Vivid, Standard, etc.) on the SONY KP-57WS520, navigate to the “Video Menu” and press the green “RESET” button on your remote control. This resets settings for the active mode except for the DRC Mode selections.

The SONY KP-57WS520 Audio Menu offers the following configurations:

Treble: Adjusts high-frequency tones.

Bass: Adjusts low-frequency tones.

Balance: Adjusts volume balance between the left and right speakers.

Steady Sound: When set to “On”, it stabilizes volume variations between shows and loud commercials.

Effect: Selects surround sound settings (“TruSurround” for stereo feeds, “Simulated” to add a surround effect to mono programs, or “Off”).

MTS: Configures multi-channel TV sound between “Stereo”, “Auto SAP” (Second Audio Program), and “Mono” (to reduce static on weak channels).

BBE: Boosts clarity and sound presence when set to “On”.

Speaker: Turns TV speakers “On” or “Off”.

To move the physical position of the displayed picture up or down on the SONY KP-57WS520 screen (available only when operating in Wide Zoom or Zoom modes):

Step 1: Press the “MENU” button, select the “Screen” menu icon, and press select.

Step 2: Scroll down to “Vertical Center” and press select.

Step 3: Press the up or down arrows to shift the picture position (range is +15 to -15 in Zoom mode, and +10 to -10 in Wide Zoom mode).

Step 4: Press select to confirm and save.

The Channel Fix feature on the SONY KP-57WS520 is useful if you use an external cable box or satellite receiver to change channels. It locks the TV’s tuner to a fixed channel (such as channel 3 or 4, or a designated Video input) so that accidental button presses on the TV remote do not change the TV input and disrupt the feed.

To customize which channels appear when using the CH+/- buttons on the SONY KP-57WS520:

Step 1: Open the “Channel” menu via the “MENU” button and choose “Channel Skip/Add”.

Step 2: Use the up or down arrow buttons to scroll to the specific channel number you want to change.

Step 3: Press select to toggle between “Add” or “Skip” status for that channel.

Note: Skipped channels can still be accessed directly by entering their channel numbers on the remote control numeric keypad.

To assign text call letters (up to 5 characters) to your TV channels on the SONY KP-57WS520:

Step 1: Open the “Channel” menu and select “Channel Label”.

Step 2: Scroll to the channel number you wish to label and press select.

Step 3: Use the up or down arrows to scroll through letters and numbers. Press select to lock in each character.

Step 4: Repeat for up to 5 characters, then press the left arrow button to return and save.

If you lose or forget the Parental Lock password on the SONY KP-57WS520, go to the password input screen and enter the master override code: 4357. This master password will clear your previous custom password and let you enter a new one.

To configure Closed Captioning (Caption Vision) on the SONY KP-57WS520:

Step 1: Press the “MENU” button, select the “Setup” menu, and choose “Caption Vision”.

Step 2: Select “CC1”, “CC2”, “CC3”, or “CC4” to display dialogue text. CC1 is recommended for most programs. You can also select “Text1” through “Text4” to view station-provided full-screen information boxes, or choose “Off” to turn off captions completely.

To assign descriptive names to your connected inputs (such as labelling Video 5 as “DVD” or “Satellite”) on the SONY KP-57WS520:

Step 1: Go to the “Setup” menu and select “Video Label”.

Step 2: Select the specific Video In port (Video 1 to 7) you want to label.

Step 3: Scroll through the label presets (options include VHS, DVD, Receiver, Satellite, Cable Box, DTV, HD, and Skip) and select the desired name. If you select “Skip”, the SONY KP-57WS520 will bypass this unused input when you press the TV/VIDEO button on your remote control.

If the remote control does not operate the SONY KP-57WS520, try these troubleshooting steps:

Check that the batteries are installed in the correct orientation, or replace them with new ones.

Press the “TV FUNCTION” button on the remote. You may have accidentally pressed another function button (like SAT/CABLE or DVD/VCR), which changes the remote operating mode.

Ensure the SONY KP-57WS520 power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet.

Move the television at least 3 to 4 feet away from any large fluorescent light fixtures, which can interfere with the infrared receiver window.