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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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...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 (1) s AC cord clamp s Cleaning cloth s Operating Instructions s Quick Setup Guide s Warranty Card These items are all you need to connect them. If you for purchasing the Sony Flat Panel Color TV...
...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 (1) s AC cord clamp s Cleaning cloth s Operating Instructions s Quick Setup Guide s Warranty Card These items are all you need to connect them. If you for purchasing the Sony Flat Panel Color TV...
Operating Instructions
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... . The LED does not light up in standby mode, the LED lights up when the main power is set is turned on page 111). 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 ...in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV set , this may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see "Contacting Sony" on . When lit, indicates one of the timers is activated. Receives IR signals from the remote control. 16 For details, see page 56. When lit, indicates ...
... . The LED does not light up in standby mode, the LED lights up when the main power is set is turned on page 111). 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 ...in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV set , this may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see "Contacting Sony" on . When lit, indicates one of the timers is activated. Receives IR signals from the remote control. 16 For details, see page 56. When lit, indicates ...
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... 0 CENTER SPEAKER Connect the center output terminals of the TV. qa CONTROL S IN/OUT Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to the composite A/V output jacks on the left ...your VHF/UHF antenna or cable box. 9 VIDEO 1/3 IN S VIDEO Connects to your VCR or other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has S VIDEO. R-AUDIO-L (MONO) 6 HD/DVD 4/5 IN (1080i...8486;) MAX use these outputs to listen to the left side panel of Dolby Pro Logic* system decoder amplifier. You can use the TV speakers as a set -top box's component video (Y, PB...
... 0 CENTER SPEAKER Connect the center output terminals of the TV. qa CONTROL S IN/OUT Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to the composite A/V output jacks on the left ...your VHF/UHF antenna or cable box. 9 VIDEO 1/3 IN S VIDEO Connects to your VCR or other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has S VIDEO. R-AUDIO-L (MONO) 6 HD/DVD 4/5 IN (1080i...8486;) MAX use these outputs to listen to the left side panel of Dolby Pro Logic* system decoder amplifier. You can use the TV speakers as a set -top box's component video (Y, PB...
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...premium channels (which requires you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable box is set 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. Program the remote control. Press ANT to use a cable box.... For details, see pages 30 and 32.) With this connection you can use this connection, you can: s Use the remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV's VHF/UHF input jack. Setup Cable Box and Antenna z Before connecting a cable box, See "Using CableCARD™" on...
...premium channels (which requires you need the TV to stay on the channel the cable box is set 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. Program the remote control. Press ANT to use a cable box.... For details, see pages 30 and 32.) With this connection you can use this connection, you can: s Use the remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV's VHF/UHF input jack. Setup Cable Box and Antenna z Before connecting a cable box, See "Using CableCARD™" on...
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... box's output jack to use the dual picture features. If some of TV VHF/UHF IN OUT Cable Box 26 s You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 30 and 32.) With this connection you can: s Use the remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the... TV's VHF/UHF jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box, see page 58.) About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin...
... box's output jack to use the dual picture features. If some of TV VHF/UHF IN OUT Cable Box 26 s You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 30 and 32.) With this connection you can: s Use the remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the... TV's VHF/UHF jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box, see page 58.) About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin...
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... channel. Do not leave the display indication of TV channels Do This ... Program the remote control. Press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION). Notes on . Use the cable box Set up the remote control to operate the cable box Activate the remote control to (usually channel 3 or 4). Setup 27 Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to...
... channel. Do not leave the display indication of TV channels Do This ... Program the remote control. Press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION). Notes on . Use the cable box Set up the remote control to operate the cable box Activate the remote control to (usually channel 3 or 4). Setup 27 Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to...
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...TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input (CABLE in the illustration). If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. Press DVD/VCR (FUNCTION). Notes on page 58. Watch the VCR Watch cable channels Set up Video Labels on page 105. See "Programming the Remote Control... page 61. See "Operating a VCR" on . 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 to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in ...
...TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input (CABLE in the illustration). If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. Press DVD/VCR (FUNCTION). Notes on page 58. Watch the VCR Watch cable channels Set up Video Labels on page 105. See "Programming the Remote Control... page 61. See "Operating a VCR" on . 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 to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in ...
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...which requires you can : s Use the remote control to change channels coming through the cable box and channels coming through the cable box. See page 29. 32 s Use the remote control 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. s Two A/V cable or two S VIDEO cable with...
...which requires you can : s Use the remote control to change channels coming through the cable box and channels coming through the cable box. See page 29. 32 s Use the remote control 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. s Two A/V cable or two S VIDEO cable with...
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... video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to select the cable input (CABLE in the illustration). Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to (usually channel 3 or 4). See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 61. For the cable box, press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION). Use the cable box to select the ...Box" on page 60 and "Operating a VCR" on page 58. If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. Rear of the cable box and VCR turned on. 33 Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to change channels. Watch cable (unscrambled) channels Watch cable box (scrambled) channels Watch ...
... video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to select the cable input (CABLE in the illustration). Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to (usually channel 3 or 4). See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 61. For the cable box, press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION). Use the cable box to select the ...Box" on page 60 and "Operating a VCR" on page 58. If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. Rear of the cable box and VCR turned on. 33 Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to change channels. Watch cable (unscrambled) channels Watch cable box (scrambled) channels Watch ...
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... 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). If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 105.
... 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). If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 105.
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... repeatedly to the TV Do not leave the Electronic Program Guide and display indication turned on. connected to select the satellite receiver input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Do This ... Setup 37 Activate the remote control to operate the satellite If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the receiver remote control. Label video inputs...
... repeatedly to the TV Do not leave the Electronic Program Guide and display indication turned on. connected to select the satellite receiver input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Do This ... Setup 37 Activate the remote control to operate the satellite If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the receiver remote control. Label video inputs...
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... which the VCR is connected (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the input to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 61. See "Operating a Satellite Receiver" on page 60...
... which the VCR is connected (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the input to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 61. See "Operating a Satellite Receiver" on page 60...
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If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. See "Programming the Remote Control" on the screen. Do not leave a still image, such as the DVD menu, displayed on page 58. You cannot record the signal from any ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to the TV Do This ... Press DVD/VCR (FUNCTION). See "Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer" on Using This Connection To Do This ... See the instructions for setting up the remote control to operate the DVD player Activate the remote control to operate the DVD player Control DVD functions with the remote control Label ...
If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. See "Programming the Remote Control" on the screen. Do not leave a still image, such as the DVD menu, displayed on page 58. You cannot record the signal from any ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to the TV Do This ... Press DVD/VCR (FUNCTION). See "Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer" on Using This Connection To Do This ... See the instructions for setting up the remote control to operate the DVD player Activate the remote control to operate the DVD player Control DVD functions with the remote control Label ...
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... the TV's S VIDEO input jack (VIDEO 1 or 3). 2 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player's audio output jacks to the TV's VIDEO 1 or 3 audio input jacks. Setup DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Use this connection if your DVD player does not have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control.
... the TV's S VIDEO input jack (VIDEO 1 or 3). 2 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player's audio output jacks to the TV's VIDEO 1 or 3 audio input jacks. Setup DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Use this connection if your DVD player does not have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control.
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... point your remote control at your system and other equipment, which might be hidden or out of direct line of sight. Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to connected equipment. 50 CONTROL S IN OUT Rear of having to point it at the other Sony equipment with an Optical (Digital Audio) Connector You can use the TV's digital...
... point your remote control at your system and other equipment, which might be hidden or out of direct line of sight. Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to connected equipment. 50 CONTROL S IN OUT Rear of having to point it at the other Sony equipment with an Optical (Digital Audio) Connector You can use the TV's digital...
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... avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you anticipate that the remote control will not be programmed to operate most video equipment (see "Programming the Remote Control" on the batteries to set up, program, and use the remote control. Topic Inserting Batteries Button Descriptions Programming the Remote Control Using Other Equipment with care. Avoid dropping it, getting it...
... avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you anticipate that the remote control will not be programmed to operate most video equipment (see "Programming the Remote Control" on the batteries to set up, program, and use the remote control. Topic Inserting Batteries Button Descriptions Programming the Remote Control Using Other Equipment with care. Avoid dropping it, getting it...
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... cycle through the Wide Screen Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. qs VOL +/- 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/VCR, Press to turn...
... cycle through the Wide Screen Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. qs VOL +/- 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/VCR, Press to turn...
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...and forth between the current channel and the last channel that was selected. For details, see page 69. When FUNCTION is switched on the TV's remote control. wh JUMP Press to turn on -screen cursor. For more details, see "Selecting Audio Options" on page 75. For more details, ...57 ql MENU Press to select the sound effect modes: TruSurround, Simulated, Off. wd ANT Press to the TV's VHF/UHF and CABLE inputs. When FUNCTION is switched on the TV's remote control. ws F2 Press to select the function of your video equipment which is switched on SAT/CABLE...
...and forth between the current channel and the last channel that was selected. For details, see page 69. When FUNCTION is switched on the TV's remote control. wh JUMP Press to turn on -screen cursor. For more details, see "Selecting Audio Options" on page 75. For more details, ...57 ql MENU Press to select the sound effect modes: TruSurround, Simulated, Off. wd ANT Press to the TV's VHF/UHF and CABLE inputs. When FUNCTION is switched on the TV's remote control. ws F2 Press to select the function of your video equipment which is switched on SAT/CABLE...