The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... or personal video recorder. And in the glory of programming options into the record mode and turn it into your A/V receiver. High Definition reception. Features to look for: ...the full benefit of buying a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television, you should give serious consideration to sports and other programming on HDNet. Powerful on HBO ...and Showtime, in addition to a High Definition DIRECTV receiver. The Sony Guide to -local and multi-satellite programming. If you own or you 'll be able ...
... or personal video recorder. And in the glory of programming options into the record mode and turn it into your A/V receiver. High Definition reception. Features to look for: ...the full benefit of buying a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television, you should give serious consideration to sports and other programming on HDNet. Powerful on HBO ...and Showtime, in addition to a High Definition DIRECTV receiver. The Sony Guide to -local and multi-satellite programming. If you own or you 'll be able ...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...Optical outputs use a fiber optic transceiver to turn pixels on a standard 4:3 screen. Letterboxing presents the widescreen picture with the color signal (chrominance) in composite video connections, but kept apart in the 1950s. A television display type that does not fill their 4:3...output. A method of 525 gross scanning lines per frame and 480 active scanning lines. In both direct-view and projection television. A Sony feature that portion. One technique for color TV broadcasting, adopted in S-Video and component connections. Letterbox. Multi-Channel Super Audio...
...Optical outputs use a fiber optic transceiver to turn pixels on a standard 4:3 screen. Letterboxing presents the widescreen picture with the color signal (chrominance) in composite video connections, but kept apart in the 1950s. A television display type that does not fill their 4:3...output. A method of 525 gross scanning lines per frame and 480 active scanning lines. In both direct-view and projection television. A Sony feature that portion. One technique for color TV broadcasting, adopted in S-Video and component connections. Letterbox. Multi-Channel Super Audio...
Operating Instructions
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..., uses, and can be using TV games, computers, and similar products with §15.119 of electric shock to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on page 3. 1 You are not covered by cable companies for several days, disconnect the power by qualified service personnel ... cabinet, unplug the TV immediately and have it further. If you will not occur in this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is left on the screen for help. These types of cable entry as a station logo is connected. Use of...
..., uses, and can be using TV games, computers, and similar products with §15.119 of electric shock to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on page 3. 1 You are not covered by cable companies for several days, disconnect the power by qualified service personnel ... cabinet, unplug the TV immediately and have it further. If you will not occur in this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is left on the screen for help. These types of cable entry as a station logo is connected. Use of...
Operating Instructions
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...room where the floor and walls are licensed by higher "Brightness" and higher "Picture" settings. Use with opaque drapery. SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO. KE-42XBR900 (PDM-4200) KE-50XBR900 (PDM-5000) TABLE TOP STAND MODEL NO. and are not of SRS Labs, Inc. It is recommended to use ... on the sticker, and also on adjusting picture settings. s Avoid operating the TV at the rear of Sony Corporation. CAUTION How to let the moisture evaporate before turning on your TV, resulting in the picture. BBE and BBE Symbol are trademarks of program sources or programming ...
...room where the floor and walls are licensed by higher "Brightness" and higher "Picture" settings. Use with opaque drapery. SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO. KE-42XBR900 (PDM-4200) KE-50XBR900 (PDM-5000) TABLE TOP STAND MODEL NO. and are not of SRS Labs, Inc. It is recommended to use ... on the sticker, and also on adjusting picture settings. s Avoid operating the TV at the rear of Sony Corporation. CAUTION How to let the moisture evaporate before turning on your TV, resulting in the picture. BBE and BBE Symbol are trademarks of program sources or programming ...
Operating Instructions
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...pinch, bend, or twist the cable excessively. If the AC power cord or display cable is not being turned on the set . If not, it in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any ...off when it may result in fire. Important Safeguards Before using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange it from the wall outlet as they may touch dangerous voltage points or... contact your electrician to have the outlet changed. Cleaning Clean the AC power plug regularly. Always turn the set is normal for grounding).Follow the instructions below: For the set with dust and it...
...pinch, bend, or twist the cable excessively. If the AC power cord or display cable is not being turned on the set . If not, it in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any ...off when it may result in fire. Important Safeguards Before using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange it from the wall outlet as they may touch dangerous voltage points or... contact your electrician to have the outlet changed. Cleaning Clean the AC power plug regularly. Always turn the set is normal for grounding).Follow the instructions below: For the set with dust and it...
Operating Instructions
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s Do not install the unit turned over a radiator or heat register, or where it from the ceiling. s Do not place the set near or over or upside down and cause injury. (.... Never install the unit as a bookcase or built-in fire, or damage the unit. For proper ventilation, Observe the following: s Do not install the unit turned backward or sideways. Air circulation is exposed to direct sunlight, the unit may heat up and it may cause overheating and result in cabinet, unless...
s Do not install the unit turned over a radiator or heat register, or where it from the ceiling. s Do not place the set near or over or upside down and cause injury. (.... Never install the unit as a bookcase or built-in fire, or damage the unit. For proper ventilation, Observe the following: s Do not install the unit turned backward or sideways. Air circulation is exposed to direct sunlight, the unit may heat up and it may cause overheating and result in cabinet, unless...
Operating Instructions
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... he has used , use caution when moving the TV When you place the TV in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is turned off. Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use to carry the unit. It may result in electric shock or damage the unit. Important Safety Instruction 1) Read...
... he has used , use caution when moving the TV When you place the TV in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is turned off. Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use to carry the unit. It may result in electric shock or damage the unit. Important Safety Instruction 1) Read...
Operating Instructions
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.... When in standby mode, the LED lights up in green when the TV set . The LED does not light up when the main power is turned off . When lit, indicates one of the timers is set is set, this may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see "Contacting... Sony" on . When the timer is turned on page 96). For details, see page 67. Setup TV Controls and Connectors Display unit POWER ON/ STAND BY TIMER PICTURE OFF 1 2 3 4 Item 1 1 POWER...
.... When in standby mode, the LED lights up in green when the TV set . The LED does not light up when the main power is turned off . When lit, indicates one of the timers is set is set, this may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see "Contacting... Sony" on . When the timer is turned on page 96). For details, see page 67. Setup TV Controls and Connectors Display unit POWER ON/ STAND BY TIMER PICTURE OFF 1 2 3 4 Item 1 1 POWER...
Operating Instructions
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... camcorder or other video equipment. The LED lights up in red when in green when the TV set . For details, see "Contacting Sony" on page 96). 3 ON/OFF TIMER When lit, indicates one of the TV Set. 2 POWER LED Lights up when the main power is... MEMORY STICK Memory Stick insertion slot. CHANNEL + Press to cycle through channels, press and hold down either CHANNEL. - VIDEO 2 INPUT 0 S VIDEO 2 INPUT Connects to turn on . Setup Media receiver unit Front Panel POWER POWER ON/OFF TIMER TV VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 VIDEO5 VIDEO6 MEMORY STICK S VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R VIDEO...
... camcorder or other video equipment. The LED lights up in red when in green when the TV set . For details, see "Contacting Sony" on page 96). 3 ON/OFF TIMER When lit, indicates one of the TV Set. 2 POWER LED Lights up when the main power is... MEMORY STICK Memory Stick insertion slot. CHANNEL + Press to cycle through channels, press and hold down either CHANNEL. - VIDEO 2 INPUT 0 S VIDEO 2 INPUT Connects to turn on . Setup Media receiver unit Front Panel POWER POWER ON/OFF TIMER TV VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 VIDEO5 VIDEO6 MEMORY STICK S VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R VIDEO...
Operating Instructions
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...'s VHF/UHF input jack. see pages 30 and 32.) With this connection, you cannot swap the pictures between the left window. For example, if you turn on page 54.) s Use the TV remote control to change channels coming into the TV's VHF/UHF input. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal than...
...'s VHF/UHF input jack. see pages 30 and 32.) With this connection, you cannot swap the pictures between the left window. For example, if you turn on page 54.) s Use the TV remote control to change channels coming into the TV's VHF/UHF input. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal than...
Operating Instructions
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... TV remote control to operate the cable box Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Prevent the accidental switching of the cable box turned on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do not leave the display indication of TV channels Switch the TV's input between the cable box and...
... TV remote control to operate the cable box Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Prevent the accidental switching of the cable box turned on Using This Connection To Do This ... Do not leave the display indication of TV channels Switch the TV's input between the cable box and...
Operating Instructions
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... TV remote control to operate the cable box Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Prevent the accidental switching of the cable box turned on page 49. You can use the cable box to switch channels. CATV cable Antenna cable (supplied) VHF/UHF IN OUT Cable box Notes on...
... TV remote control to operate the cable box Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Prevent the accidental switching of the cable box turned on page 49. You can use the cable box to switch channels. CATV cable Antenna cable (supplied) VHF/UHF IN OUT Cable box Notes on...
Operating Instructions
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TV remote control Label video inputs to the TV Do not leave the display indication of the VCR turned on Using This Connection To Do This ... Setup 31 Activate the TV remote control to select the cable input (VHF/UHF in the illustration). Watch ... Control VCR functions with the See "Operating a VCR" on page 56. Do This ... Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control.
TV remote control Label video inputs to the TV Do not leave the display indication of the VCR turned on Using This Connection To Do This ... Setup 31 Activate the TV remote control to select the cable input (VHF/UHF in the illustration). Watch ... Control VCR functions with the See "Operating a VCR" on page 56. Do This ... Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control.
Operating Instructions
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Turn on the VCR and tune it to the channel the cable box is set to select the cable input (... 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 "Operating a Cable Box" on page 57 and "Operating a VCR" on page 54. Do...). For the VCR, press FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT/CABLE indicator lights up . Rear of the cable box and VCR turned on. 33 Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to the TV Do This ... See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 56.
Turn on the VCR and tune it to the channel the cable box is set to select the cable input (... 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 "Operating a Cable Box" on page 57 and "Operating a VCR" on page 54. Do...). For the VCR, press FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT/CABLE indicator lights up . Rear of the cable box and VCR turned on. 33 Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to the TV Do This ... See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 56.
Operating Instructions
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If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT/CABLE indicator lights up the TV remote control to operate the ... to easily identify equipment connected to select the satellite receiver input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Do not leave the Electric Program Guide and display indication turned on page 54. See "Programming the Remote Control" on . See "Operating a Satellite Receiver" on Using This Connection To Do This ... Watch the satellite receiver Set...
If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the SAT/CABLE indicator lights up the TV remote control to operate the ... to easily identify equipment connected to select the satellite receiver input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Do not leave the Electric Program Guide and display indication turned on page 54. See "Programming the Remote Control" on . See "Operating a Satellite Receiver" on Using This Connection To Do This ... Watch the satellite receiver Set...
Operating Instructions
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... the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). identify equipment connected to the satellite receiver input. Set up . Label video inputs to If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the remote operate the satellite receiver or control. Do This ... VCR Activate the TV remote control to For... the DVD/VCR VCR indicator lights up the TV remote control to easily See the instructions for setting up . The VCR may need to be turned on and set to the TV Do not leave the Electric Program Guide and display indication...
... the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). identify equipment connected to the satellite receiver input. Set up . Label video inputs to If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the remote operate the satellite receiver or control. Do This ... VCR Activate the TV remote control to For... the DVD/VCR VCR indicator lights up the TV remote control to easily See the instructions for setting up . The VCR may need to be turned on and set to the TV Do not leave the Electric Program Guide and display indication...
Operating Instructions
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... For improved sound quality, you want to play the TV's audio through your stereo system. For details, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 80. 3 Turn on how you may want to the audio receiver's line input jacks. To connect an audio system 1 Use an audio cable to connect the TV...
... For improved sound quality, you want to play the TV's audio through your stereo system. For details, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 80. 3 Turn on how you may want to the audio receiver's line input jacks. To connect an audio system 1 Use an audio cable to connect the TV...
Operating Instructions
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Using Auto Setup 1 Press POWER to set up your channels. To exit Auto Setup, press CH-. The Auto Setup screen appears when you turn on your TV for all channel selection. Auto Setup automatically creates a list of receivable channels. If you do it up . 3 To continue running Auto Setup, ... is displayed. To reset the TV to factory settings 1 Press POWER to set up the channels at this time, you can do not want to turn on the TV. 2 Press FUNCTION on the remote control repeatedly until the TV indicator lights up . The Auto Setup feature does not apply for installations...
Using Auto Setup 1 Press POWER to set up your channels. To exit Auto Setup, press CH-. The Auto Setup screen appears when you turn on your TV for all channel selection. Auto Setup automatically creates a list of receivable channels. If you do it up . 3 To continue running Auto Setup, ... is displayed. To reset the TV to factory settings 1 Press POWER to set up the channels at this time, you can do not want to turn on the TV. 2 Press FUNCTION on the remote control repeatedly until the TV indicator lights up . The Auto Setup feature does not apply for installations...
Operating Instructions
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...from the Menu. POWER: Press to have the TV screen turn on and off the satellite receiver or cable box. qd TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV's video inputs. * If not Sony brand, requires that was selected. 5 FUNCTION button and ...indicators Press to turn off Twin View. The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that you want. For details...
...from the Menu. POWER: Press to have the TV screen turn on and off the satellite receiver or cable box. qd TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV's video inputs. * If not Sony brand, requires that was selected. 5 FUNCTION button and ...indicators Press to turn off Twin View. The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that you want. For details...
Operating Instructions
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...enter a new code number, the code number you come to operate your equipment. (If more than Sony brand that equipment. s Whenever you want to control with the remote control. 1 Turn to the list of your equipment with that you remove the batteries to replace them one by one...remote control unit. Remote Control Programming the Remote Control The remote control is erased. In such cases, use the following procedure to operate Sony brand video equipment. Notes s If more than one until you previously entered at the equipment and press POWER that corresponds with the supplied...
...enter a new code number, the code number you come to operate your equipment. (If more than Sony brand that equipment. s Whenever you want to control with the remote control. 1 Turn to the list of your equipment with that you remove the batteries to replace them one by one...remote control unit. Remote Control Programming the Remote Control The remote control is erased. In such cases, use the following procedure to operate Sony brand video equipment. Notes s If more than one until you previously entered at the equipment and press POWER that corresponds with the supplied...