Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands
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...® and is committed to climb on or play with furniture and television sets. 5 Avoid placing any items on top of TVs such as VCRs and remotes that may pique the children's curiosity. 6 Remember that children can become excited while watching a program and can potentially push or ...pull a TV over and may fall over . 7 Share our safety message on this hidden hazard of television and consumer electronics furniture manufacturers to ...
...® and is committed to climb on or play with furniture and television sets. 5 Avoid placing any items on top of TVs such as VCRs and remotes that may pique the children's curiosity. 6 Remember that children can become excited while watching a program and can potentially push or ...pull a TV over and may fall over . 7 Share our safety message on this hidden hazard of television and consumer electronics furniture manufacturers to ...
Operating Instructions
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... Descriptions 56 Programming the Remote Control 58 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 60 Operating a Cable Box 60 Operating a Satellite Receiver 60 Operating a VCR 61 Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer 61 Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV 62 Operating a ...DVD/VCR Combo Unit 62 Using the Features Operating an AV Receiver 62 Overview 63 Watching TV...
... Descriptions 56 Programming the Remote Control 58 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 60 Operating a Cable Box 60 Operating a Satellite Receiver 60 Operating a VCR 61 Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer 61 Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV 62 Operating a ...DVD/VCR Combo Unit 62 Using the Features Operating an AV Receiver 62 Overview 63 Watching TV...
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Other Information Overview 109 Glossary 110 Contacting Sony 111 Troubleshooting 111 Twin View 111 Remote Control 112 CableCARD 112 Channels 113 Memory Stick 114 Audio 115 Video 116 General 117 Specifications 118 Optional Accessories 120 Index 121 10
Other Information Overview 109 Glossary 110 Contacting Sony 111 Troubleshooting 111 Twin View 111 Remote Control 112 CableCARD 112 Channels 113 Memory Stick 114 Audio 115 Video 116 General 117 Specifications 118 Optional Accessories 120 Index 121 10
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...before you need to buy extra cables, connectors, etc. Most components (VCRs, DVD players, etc.) come with the following models: s KDE-37XS955 s KDE-42XS955 s KDE-50XS955 Package Contents The package contains the following: s Flat panel color TV s Remote control (RM-Y1004) and two size AA batteries s AC power cord s AC plug holder s Cable band (1) s Cable band screw...all you start to connect your system. (Continued) 11 If you want to set up a complex system, you for purchasing the Sony Flat Panel Color TV. Introducing the TV Welcome Thank you may need to set up and operate the...
...before you need to buy extra cables, connectors, etc. Most components (VCRs, DVD players, etc.) come with the following models: s KDE-37XS955 s KDE-42XS955 s KDE-50XS955 Package Contents The package contains the following: s Flat panel color TV s Remote control (RM-Y1004) and two size AA batteries s AC power cord s AC plug holder s Cable band (1) s Cable band screw...all you start to connect your system. (Continued) 11 If you want to set up a complex system, you for purchasing the Sony Flat Panel Color TV. Introducing the TV Welcome Thank you may need to set up and operate the...
Operating Instructions
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...timer is set, this may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see "Contacting Sony" on . Lights up in standby mode, the LED lights up when the main power is turned off . When in green when the TV set . The LED does not light up in red continuously, this LED ... is turned off . When lit, indicates one of the timers is activated. Receives IR signals from the remote control. 16 TV Controls and Connectors Front panel Setup PICTURE OFF TIMER STANDBY POWER Item 1 Speakers (Left/Right) 2 PICTURE OFF LED 3 TIMER LED 4 STANDBY LED 5 POWER LED 6 (IR) Infrared Receiver ...
...timer is set, this may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see "Contacting Sony" on . Lights up in standby mode, the LED lights up when the main power is turned off . When in green when the TV set . The LED does not light up in red continuously, this LED ... is turned off . When lit, indicates one of the timers is activated. Receives IR signals from the remote control. 16 TV Controls and Connectors Front panel Setup PICTURE OFF TIMER STANDBY POWER Item 1 Speakers (Left/Right) 2 PICTURE OFF LED 3 TIMER LED 4 STANDBY LED 5 POWER LED 6 (IR) Infrared Receiver ...
Operating Instructions
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..., or high- qa CONTROL S IN/OUT Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to your TV's audio through your cable signal. 8 VHF/UHF RF input...HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital HDMI IN/R-AUDIO-L audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a center speaker. definition video, plus two-channel digital... composite A/V output jacks on the left side panel of your VCR or other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that connects to your audio or video equipment.
..., or high- qa CONTROL S IN/OUT Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to your TV's audio through your cable signal. 8 VHF/UHF RF input...HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital HDMI IN/R-AUDIO-L audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a center speaker. definition video, plus two-channel digital... composite A/V output jacks on the left side panel of your VCR or other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that connects to your audio or video equipment.
Operating Instructions
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...Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection you can : s Use the remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to change channels coming directly into the TV's VHF/UHF input jack. Program the remote control. For details, see "Using the Channel Menu" on page 58. see...for your specific cable box; Notes on page 58.) s Use the remote control to the TV's CABLE input. (You must first program the remote control for unscrambled channels coming directly into the TV's CABLE input jack. Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or...
...Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection you can : s Use the remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to change channels coming directly into the TV's VHF/UHF input jack. Program the remote control. For details, see "Using the Channel Menu" on page 58. see...for your specific cable box; Notes on page 58.) s Use the remote control to the TV's CABLE input. (You must first program the remote control for unscrambled channels coming directly into the TV's CABLE input jack. Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or...
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... 26 CATV cable 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of your cable box and only one unscrambled signal is sent to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box, see pages 30 and 32.) With this connection if: s Your cable company scrambles all channels... come into the TV through the cable box to the TV, so you to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. 3 Run the Auto Setup program, as...
... 26 CATV cable 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of your cable box and only one unscrambled signal is sent to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box, see pages 30 and 32.) With this connection if: s Your cable company scrambles all channels... come into the TV through the cable box to the TV, so you to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. 3 Run the Auto Setup program, as...
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... page 99. Setup 27 For details, see "Using the Channel Menu" on page 58. Notes on . Program the remote control. Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use the TV's Channel Fix feature to switch channels. Do not leave the display indication of... Do This ... You can use the cable box to lock in a specific channel. Press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION). When using the cable box, you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable box is set to operate the cable box Prevent the accidental switching of the cable box turned on...
... page 99. Setup 27 For details, see "Using the Channel Menu" on page 58. Notes on . Program the remote control. Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use the TV's Channel Fix feature to switch channels. Do not leave the display indication of... Do This ... You can use the cable box to lock in a specific channel. Press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION). When using the cable box, you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable box is set to operate the cable box Prevent the accidental switching of the cable box turned on...
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If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See the instructions for setting up the remote control to operate the VCR Activate the remote control to operate the VCR Control VCR functions with the remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected...TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input (CABLE in the illustration). See "Operating a VCR" on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do not leave the display indication of the VCR turned on page 58. Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to the TV Do This ... Setup 31 See "Programming the Remote...
If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See the instructions for setting up the remote control to operate the VCR Activate the remote control to operate the VCR Control VCR functions with the remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected...TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input (CABLE in the illustration). See "Operating a VCR" on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do not leave the display indication of the VCR turned on page 58. Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to the TV Do This ... Setup 31 See "Programming the Remote...
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...VCR's A/V output jacks to change channels coming directly into the TV's CABLE input jack. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.) s Record channels coming directly into the TV. You must first program the remote control for your local electronics store. See page 29. 32 ...53. s Two A/V cable or two S VIDEO cable with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection you can : s Use the remote control to the TV's A/V input jacks (VIDEO 1 or 3). 7 Run the Auto Setup program, as premium channels (which is a small, inexpensive device that you to...
...VCR's A/V output jacks to change channels coming directly into the TV's CABLE input jack. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.) s Record channels coming directly into the TV. You must first program the remote control for your local electronics store. See page 29. 32 ...53. s Two A/V cable or two S VIDEO cable with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection you can : s Use the remote control to the TV's A/V input jacks (VIDEO 1 or 3). 7 Run the Auto Setup program, as premium channels (which is a small, inexpensive device that you to...
Operating Instructions
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...up Video Labels on Using This Connection To Do This ... If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. For the cable box, press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION). Do not leave the display indication of TV CABLE Setup VIDEO IN 1 3 R-AUDIO -L (MONO) VIDEO S VIDEO VCR Coaxial ... input (CABLE in the illustration). See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 61. Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to change channels. See the instructions for setting up the remote control to operate the cable box or VCR Activate the remote control to operate the cable box or VCR Control specific...
...up Video Labels on Using This Connection To Do This ... If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. For the cable box, press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION). Do not leave the display indication of TV CABLE Setup VIDEO IN 1 3 R-AUDIO -L (MONO) VIDEO S VIDEO VCR Coaxial ... input (CABLE in the illustration). See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 61. Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to change channels. See the instructions for setting up the remote control to operate the cable box or VCR Activate the remote control to operate the cable box or VCR Control specific...
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... This ... If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See the instructions for setting up the remote control to operate the VCR(s) Activate the remote control to operate the VCR(s) Control VCR functions with the remote control Label video inputs to easily identify ...equipment connected to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to the TV Do This ...
... This ... If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See the instructions for setting up the remote control to operate the VCR(s) Activate the remote control to operate the VCR(s) Control VCR functions with the remote control Label video inputs to easily identify ...equipment connected to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to the TV Do This ...
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... 1 in the illustration). Setup 37 Notes on page 58. See "Programming the Remote Control" on Using This Connection To Do This ... Activate the remote control to the TV Do not leave the Electronic Program Guide and display indication turned on. Control satellite ... remote control See "Operating a Satellite Receiver" on page 105. connected to operate the satellite receiver Press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION). Watch the satellite receiver Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to operate the satellite If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the receiver remote control...
... 1 in the illustration). Setup 37 Notes on page 58. See "Programming the Remote Control" on Using This Connection To Do This ... Activate the remote control to the TV Do not leave the Electronic Program Guide and display indication turned on. Control satellite ... remote control See "Operating a Satellite Receiver" on page 105. connected to operate the satellite receiver Press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION). Watch the satellite receiver Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to operate the satellite If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the receiver remote control...
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... repeatedly to which the VCR is connected (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the input to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). The VCR may need to be ...turned on page 58. See "Programming the Remote Control" on and set to the TV Do This ... For the VCR, press DVD/VCR (FUNCTION). See the instructions for setting up the remote control to operate the satellite receiver or VCR Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver or VCR...
... repeatedly to which the VCR is connected (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the input to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). The VCR may need to be ...turned on page 58. See "Programming the Remote Control" on and set to the TV Do This ... For the VCR, press DVD/VCR (FUNCTION). See the instructions for setting up the remote control to operate the satellite receiver or VCR Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver or VCR...
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...operate the DVD player Control DVD functions with the remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to select the DVD input (VIDEO 4 in the illustration). If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. Watch the DVD player Set up Video Labels... on the screen. Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to the TV Do This ... Setup 42 You cannot record the signal from any ...
...operate the DVD player Control DVD functions with the remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to select the DVD input (VIDEO 4 in the illustration). If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. Watch the DVD player Set up Video Labels... on the screen. Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to the TV Do This ... Setup 42 You cannot record the signal from any ...
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Do not leave a still image, such as the DVD menu, displayed on page 58. See "Programming the Remote Control" on the screen. 43 Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to the TV Do This ... Press DVD/VCR (FUNCTION). Setup DVD Player with A/V connectors 1 Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player's... not have a non-Sony DVD player, you have component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks. Watch the DVD player Set up Video Labels on page 105. See "Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer" on Using This Connection To Do This ... If you must program the remote control. Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3...
Do not leave a still image, such as the DVD menu, displayed on page 58. See "Programming the Remote Control" on the screen. 43 Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to the TV Do This ... Press DVD/VCR (FUNCTION). Setup DVD Player with A/V connectors 1 Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player's... not have a non-Sony DVD player, you have component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks. Watch the DVD player Set up Video Labels on page 105. See "Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer" on Using This Connection To Do This ... If you must program the remote control. Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3...
Operating Instructions
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Setup Device with a single remote control. In addition, the CONTROL S feature allows you to control your TV, instead of having to point it at the other Sony equipment with an Optical (Digital Audio) Connector You can use the TV's digital audio output jack (OPTICAL OUT) to connected equipment. 50 CONTROL S ...OUT LINE IN L AUDIO R OPTICAL IN Using the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL S allows you to always point your remote control at your system and other equipment, which might be hidden or out of direct line of TV s Using an optical cable, connect the device's OPTICAL IN jack to the...
Setup Device with a single remote control. In addition, the CONTROL S feature allows you to control your TV, instead of having to point it at the other Sony equipment with an Optical (Digital Audio) Connector You can use the TV's digital audio output jack (OPTICAL OUT) to connected equipment. 50 CONTROL S ...OUT LINE IN L AUDIO R OPTICAL IN Using the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL S allows you to always point your remote control at your system and other equipment, which might be hidden or out of direct line of TV s Using an optical cable, connect the device's OPTICAL IN jack to the...
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... humidity is high. Topic Inserting Batteries Button Descriptions Programming the Remote Control Using Other Equipment with care. Remove the batteries to set up, program, and use the remote control. Handle the remote control with Your Remote Control Page 55 56 58 60 Inserting Batteries Insert two size... (supplied) by matching the e and E on the batteries to operate most video equipment (see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 58). 55 Using the Remote Control Overview This chapter describes how to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you anticipate that the...
... humidity is high. Topic Inserting Batteries Button Descriptions Programming the Remote Control Using Other Equipment with care. Remove the batteries to set up, program, and use the remote control. Handle the remote control with Your Remote Control Page 55 56 58 60 Inserting Batteries Insert two size... (supplied) by matching the e and E on the batteries to operate most video equipment (see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 58). 55 Using the Remote Control Overview This chapter describes how to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you anticipate that the...
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...on page 105. For more details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 58. 9 DVD/VCR Operating Buttons When FUNCTION is switched on page 58. Remote Control Button Descriptions DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING VCR CABLE MODE TV/ PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY VIDEO GUIDE FAVORITES MENU TOP MENU ...POWER SOUND SAVING MODE /TV/SAT ANT GUIDE RESET MTS/SAP JUMP Button Description 1 DVD/...
...on page 105. For more details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 58. 9 DVD/VCR Operating Buttons When FUNCTION is switched on page 58. Remote Control Button Descriptions DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING VCR CABLE MODE TV/ PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY VIDEO GUIDE FAVORITES MENU TOP MENU ...POWER SOUND SAVING MODE /TV/SAT ANT GUIDE RESET MTS/SAP JUMP Button Description 1 DVD/...