2-686-616-11(1) Considering the Signal Types KDS-50A2000 KDS-55A2000 KDS-60A2000 The signal types make a difference in the picture quality. To get the best picture quality, consider the signal types and the connection best suited for that signal type. The chart below shows the different signal types. Best Signal Performance 1 Connecting Your TV Review the following chart to determine which diagram to use to connect the components in your system: Turn off and unplug all components before making connections. Making Audio/Video Connections Your new TV includes various types of audio/video inputs and jacks. Use the outputs/inputs that are available on your connecting equipment to provide the best audio/video performance. Best Audio/Video Performance Quick Setup Guide For further information, see the Operating Instructions supplied with the TV. Please retain this guide for your future reference. Comments High Definition Content Digital Content Best Picture Quality 16:9 Aspect Ratio Good Picture Quality Aspect Ratio based on Program Original TV format 4:3 Aspect Ratio Sources Over-The-Air Antenna Digital Cable Subscription Digital Satellite Subscription Over-The-Air Antenna Digital Cable Subscription Digital Satellite Subscription Over-The-Air Antenna Cable Subscription Please follow the steps to set up your TV: Video connector type Audio connector type VCR DVD Player PC 1 zzz Connecting Your TV (See reverse side) HD HDMI connection* Digital audio optical HD Cable Box VCR DVD Player PC Analog audio Satellite Receiver AV Receiver 2 zzz Running Initial Setup Analog Content HD Component connection Cable Box VCR SAT DVD Player 3 Using the Remote Control Even with High Definition or Digital Content Subscriptions, not all content may be available in those formats. Each individual program will list if it is available in HD format. Contact your local service provider for details on your service and available programming. In order to receive High Definition, you should use HDMI or component YPbPr video connection to your video equipment or coaxial to your over-the-air broadcast antenna. Connection using the yellow composite or S VIDEO will not provide HD quality signal to your TV. S VIDEO connection Satellite Receiver Composite video connection HD Cable Box DVD Player * See the Operating Instructions for connection between HDMI to DVI. HD Sat Receiver AV Receiver Getting HD Programming Contact your local cable or satellite TV provider for details on how to upgrade to High-Definition (HD) programming. Additional equipment and subscription fees may apply. ·For information on availability of HD programming using an antenna (HDTV with integrated HD tuner required), visit www.antennaweb.org ·For an interactive guide on cable requirements and how to connect audio and video devices, visit www.ceaconnectionsguide.com HD Cable Box HD Sat Receiver Digital Recorder For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you have questions on the use of your television after reading your Quick Setup Guide and manual. Contact Sony Customer Support at: VCR Blu-ray Disc Player http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Or to speak with a support representative: United States Canada 1-800-222-SONY (7669) 1-877-899-SONY (7669) 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (EST) Mon - Fri 10:30 AM - 7:15 PM (EST) Sat - Sun 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Eastern) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Western) To learn more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV HD DVR Cable Box VCR Sony Dream System Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store Sony Corporation © 2006 Printed in U.S.A. Satellite Receiver 2 1 2 Running Initial Setup 3 Using the Remote Control 4 1 2 TOOLS: This button provides an alternate way to access some of the features. It also provides direct access to some of the "Settings" menu options. The menus you can select may vary depending on the input signal. Notes on Your New TV Special Buttons to Remember WIDE: Depending on the broadcast signal or the way the DVD disc is formatted, you may see bars on the screen or stretched images. Press the WIDE button repeatedly to cycle through different screen modes and select the mode that best meets your TV viewing. Use the remote control when following the steps below. Press to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears. Press V/v to highlight the on-screen display language. Then press . The message "Start auto program now?" appears. Press V/v to highlight "Yes" then press . Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate most Sony brand video equipment. Follow the steps below to program your TV's remote control to operate non-Sony video equipment. Find the three-digit code for your equipment from the "Manufacturer's Codes". Refer to the Operating Instructions for codes. Projection Lamp: Periodic replacement of the projection lamp will maintain the picture quality. Refer to the "Replacing the Lamp" section of the Operating Instructions. Picture Quality: The illustrations below highlight the differences between highdefinition and standard-definition signals. 3 1 Press and hold the , or FUNCTION button you want to program on the remote control button simultaneously. and press the The selected FUNCTION button ( will flash. BD/DVD BD/DVD DVR/VCR SAT/CABLE 1 3 , DVR/VCR or SAT/CABLE ) Close Picture Mode Sound Mode Wide Mode Add to Favorites Caption Vision (CC) Auto Program performed through Initial Setup will automatically create a list of receivable channels from both VHF/UHF antenna and cable TV channels if both sources are connected. To run Auto Program again at a later time 2 Enter the three-digit manufacturer's code number using the 0-9 buttons while the FUNCTION button is lit. If the code is not entered within 10 seconds, you must start again from step 1. MENU: This button allows you to easily navigate to the most convenient TV functions shown below: External Inputs, Favorites, last viewed TV channel from Antenna or Cable, and Settings. The Settings option enables you to make adjustments and customize settings for Picture, Sound, Screen, Channel, Parental Lock and more. Shown above is a high-definition signal with wide mode (16:9 aspect ratio). A highdefinition signal fills the screen with a crisp, clear picture with no ghosting and less noise. Shown below is a standard-definition signal with 4:3 aspect ratio. The picture is fine with the Normal mode, but not as good as the high-definition signal. When a standard-definition signal is viewed in the Zoom or Wide Zoom mode, you can enjoy an enlarged picture on your TV screen, but picture quality may vary. This TV performs best with high-definition signals. Be sure to read the "Considering the Signal Types" section on this page. Screen Mode: Normal Screen Mode: Wide Zoom 3 Press the lit. button while the FUNCTION button is Refer to the "Initial Setup" and "Auto Program" sections of the Operating Instructions. When the programming is correct, the selected FUNCTION button blinks twice, and when not, blinks five times. MENU External Inputs Favorites 4 Aim your TV's remote control at the equipment, button. If you can turn the and press the green equipment on and off by using the remote control, then the programming is complete. If not, try the next code listed. For tips on programming the remote control, refer to the "Programming the Remote Control" section of the Operating Instructions. C Cable Antenna Settings Select from connected equipment Exit: A Use this diagram if you have; Cable Antenna Cables Required Splitter Coaxial Composite Component Audio HD15-HD15 1 4 1 1 3 1 B Use this diagram if you have; Cable Box Cable or SAT Antenna Cables Required Splitter Coaxial Composite Component Audio HD15-HD15 Digital Optical Audio 1 6 2 1 5 1 2 C Use this diagram if you have; Cable Box Cable SAT Antenna Cables Required Splitter Coaxial Composite Component Audio HDMI* 1 6 3 1 4 1 VCR DVD Player PC VCR DVD Player PC AV Receiver VCR DVD Satellite Receiver Player or Satellite Receiver * See the Operating Instructions for connection between HDMI to DVI. If you are connecting to the TV's VIDEO 1 input with equipment that has an S VIDEO output, use the S VIDEO connection instead of the video connection shown here. If your DVD player has an HDMI output, use that instead of the video and audio connections shown here. If you are connecting to the TV's VIDEO 1 input with equipment that has an S VIDEO output, use the S VIDEO connection instead of the video connection shown here. If you are not using a cable box or satellite receiver, connect your cable to the VCR's RF IN jack. Antenna IN 6 Cable IN 6 Antenna Cable SAT (dish) If you are connecting to the TV's VIDEO 1 input with equipment that has an S VIDEO output, use the S VIDEO connection instead of the video connection shown here. If you are not using a cable box, connect your cable to the VCR's RF IN jack. Antenna IN 6 Cable 7 Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY L Splitter If your DVD player or satellite receiver has an HDMI output, use that instead of the video and audio connections shown here. L 7 Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY Splitter HD/DVD IN VIDEO IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) S VIDEO HD/DVD IN VIDEO IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) S VIDEO AUDIO PC IN RGB If your DVD player has an HDMI output, use that instead of the video and audio connections shown here. 7 Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY L Splitter HD/DVD IN VIDEO IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) S VIDEO AUDIO R PC IN RGB Y Y R DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) PB AUDIO PC IN RGB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) PB PC VHF/UHF AUDIO PC L VIDEO L PR VIDEO L (MONO) PR VHF/UHF AUDIO R (MONO) L Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Y R DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) PB DVD Player VHF/UHF AUDIO VIDEO L (MONO) PR Cable Box L R L L L AUDIO R AUDIO R R AUDIO R AUDIO R AUDIO R AUDIO R CABLE CABLE 8 1 3 4 5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) 8 1 3 4 5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) CABLE 8 1 3 4 5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) A/V Receiver VCR VCR DVD Player DVD Player SAT (dish) Satellite Receiver VCR D Use this diagram if you have; HD Cable Box DVD AV Receiver Player Cable or SAT Antenna Cables Required Splitter Coaxial Component Audio HDMI* Digital Optical Audio 1 6 2 3 1 3 E For Best HD Picture Quality Cables Required Splitter Coaxial Antenna Composite Blu-ray Disc Audio Player HDMI* 1 5 2 2 2 F Use this diagram if you have; Cable or SAT Cables Required Splitter Coaxial Composite Component Audio Digital Optical Audio 1 6 3 1 2 1 Digital Recorder Use this diagram if you have; HD Cable Box Cable or SAT Antenna Cable Box or HD Sat Receiver or HD Sat Receiver or HD DVR VCR or VCR Sony Dream System Satellite Receiver * See the Operating Instructions for connection between HDMI to DVI. * See the Operating Instructions for connection between HDMI to DVI. If your DVD player or digital recorder has an HDMI output, use that instead of the video and audio connections shown here. If you are connecting to the TV's VIDEO 1 input with equipment that has an S VIDEO output, use the S VIDEO connection instead of the video connection shown here. For best results, check the cable box's manual for proper setup of the HD output. If you are not using a cable box or satellite receiver, connect the cable to the VCR's RF IN jack. Antenna IN 6 Cable SAT (dish) IN 6 Antenna Cable Antenna Cable SAT (dish) SAT (dish) IN 6 7 7 Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY L Splitter 7 Rear of TV Splitter HD/DVD IN VIDEO IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) S VIDEO SERVICE ONLY Rear of TV DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Splitter SERVICE ONLY L HD/DVD IN VIDEO IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) S VIDEO AUDIO PC IN RGB AUDIO R PC IN RGB Y L HD/DVD IN VIDEO IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) S VIDEO Y R DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) PB PB AUDIO R PC IN RGB Y DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) PB VIDEO L PR VHF/UHF AUDIO (MONO) L L HD Cable Box or HD Satellite Receiver VHF/UHF AUDIO VIDEO L PR VIDEO L (MONO) PR AUDIO R AUDIO R R L L DVD Player CABLE 8 1 3 4 5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) AUDIO R AUDIO R R HD Cable Box or HD Satellite Receiver or HD DVR VHF/UHF AUDIO (MONO) L L Cable Box or Satellite Receiver AUDIO R AUDIO R R Sony Dream System MONITOR OUT R CABLE 8 1 3 4 5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) CABLE 8 1 3 4 5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN R VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT L VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL IN) R Y PB/CB PR/CR L AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Digital Recorder A/V Receiver Blu-ray Disc Player VCR Or VCR ...