Sony TV & Home A/V Instruction Manual

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This is a general recommendation based on the information you provided. You can customize
the connections to suit your individual preferences and viewing habits.
Some hookup recommendations have two cable options listed in the cable section. You will only
need the cables listed under the cable option you choose. You can also use a combination of
cables rather than one type throughout.
This hookup guide uses generic
names for connection jacks and input
labels. The table on the right lists
some of the label variations you may
find on your equipment.
If you don’t have a cable box or satellite receiver (AKA set-top box), skip the steps for the set-
top box. Connect the coaxial cable from the wall into the RF in connection on the next device. If
you’re not connecting a broadcast signal source, disregard the steps involving the set-top box
and begin with the steps for the equipment you are connecting.
This guide provides basic instructions for operating your equipment. The steps can vary by
brand and model. Refer to the manual supplied with your equipment for details specific to your
model. Sony product manuals and documentation can found on the Sony eSupport web site. If
you have questions about a non-Sony device, please contact the manufacturer for information.
You can now surf the web with Sony Internet TV products. If you need help connecting to your
wired or wireless network, check out our Network Connection tutorial.
RF IN, RF OUT
UHF/VHF, CABLE, LINE, TV
LINE IN, LINE OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO IN, AUDIO
OUT
FIXED, VARIABLE
MONITOR
TO TV, VIDEO IN, VIDEO OUT
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We recommend this hookup to view cable or satellite service and DVD movies on your TV with
optimum video quality. This connection will also allow you to record from your cable or satellite
service and watch VCR tapes on your TV. This connection should be used if your TV, set-top
box, and VCR/DVD player have HDMI jacks. If your TV has a DVI jack instead of an HDMI jack,
you can use a HDMI to DVI adapter and composite audio cables.
(2) HDMI cables
(2) HDMI cables
(2) Composite A/V cables
(2) Composite A/V cables
(2) Composite audio cables
(2) HDMI-to-DVI adapters
1. Connect the coaxial cable from the wall to the RF IN jack on the set-top box.
Note: If your satellite service does not include local channels, you may want to connect an
antenna to the TV IN jack on your satellite receiver. Refer to the operating instructions for specific
information on switching between satellite and local broadcasts.
2. Connect an HDMI cable to:
a. HDMI OUT jack on the set-top box
b. HDMI IN jack on the TV
Important: If the TV has a DVI jack instead of an HDMI jack, skip step b above and follow the
steps below.
c. HDMI IN jack on the HDMI-to-DVI adapter
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d. Connect a DVI cable to:
i. DVI OUT jack on the HDMI-to-DVI adapter
ii. DVI IN jack on the TV
e. Connect a composite audio cable to:
i. AUDIO OUT jacks on the set-top box
ii. AUDIO IN jacks located next to or near the DVI jack on the TV
3. Connect an HDMI cable to:
a. HDMI OUT jack on the VCR/DVD combo unit
b. HDMI IN jack on the TV
Important: If the TV has a DVI jack instead of an HDMI jack, skip step b above and follow the
steps below.
b. HDMI IN jack on the HDMI-to-DVI adapter.
c. Connect a DVI cable to:
i. DVI OUT jack on the HDMI-to-DVI adapter
ii. DVI IN jack on the TV
d. Connect a composite audio cable to:
i. AUDIO OUT jacks on the set-top box
ii. AUDIO IN jacks located next to or near the DVI jack on the TV
Notes:
The VCR signal will not transmit through the HDMI or Component (Y/Pb/Pr) jacks. It is
necessary to connect a composite A/V cable from the VCR/DVD combo unit to the TV to
view the signal from the VCR.
If your TV has only one HDMI or DVI jack, connect one of your devices to the TV using
a component (Y/Pb/Pr) video cable and a composite audio cable.
4. Connect a composite A/V cable to:
a. LINE OUT jacks on the set-top box
b. LINE IN jacks on the VCR/DVD combo unit
Note: Be sure to match the colors of the cable connectors with the colors of the jacks.
5. Connect a composite A/V cable to:
a. LINE OUT jacks on the VCR/DVD combo unit
b. VIDEO input jacks on the TV
1. Turn on the TV and set-top box.
2. Tune the TV to the HDMI video input in which the set-top box is connected, for example,
VIDEO 6.
If there is picture and sound on the TV, you have connected your equipment correctly.
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3. Turn on the VCR/DVD combo unit.
4. Tune the TV to the HDMI video input in which the VCR/DVD combo unit is connected,
for example, VIDEO 5.
5. Insert a DVD movie.
6. Press the Play button on the VCR/DVD combo unit remote control.
If there is picture and sound on the TV, you have connected your equipment correctly.
7. Select the composite video input on the TV in which the VCR/DVD combo unit is
connected, for example, VIDEO 1.
8. Insert a VHS tape.
9. Press the Play button on the VCR/DVD combo unit remote control.
If there is picture and sound on the TV, you have connected your equipment correctly.
Watch TV
1. Turn on the TV and set-top box.
2. Use TV remote control to tune the TV to the video input in which the set-top box is
connected, for example, VIDEO 6.
3. Use the set-top box remote control to tune to the desired channel.
Watch a DVD movie
1. Turn on the TV and VCR/DVD combo unit.
2. Tune the TV to the HDMI video input in which the VCR/DVD combo unit is connected,
for example, VIDEO 5.
3. Insert the DVD you want to watch into the VCR/DVD combo unit.
4. Press the Play button on the VCR/DVD combo unit remote control.
Note: It may be necessary to set the source on the VCR/DVD combo unit to DVD. Your
remote control should have a button to switch between the sources. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the VCR/DVD combo unit for more information.
Watch a VHS tape
1. Turn on the TV and VCR/DVD combo unit.
2. Tune the TV to the composite video input in which the VCR/DVD combo unit is
connected, for example, VIDEO 1.
3. Insert the VHS tape you want to watch into the VCR/DVD combo unit.
4. Press the Play button on the VCR/DVD combo unit remote control.
Note: It may be necessary to set the source on the VCR/DVD combo unit to VCR.
Record a cable or satellite program
1. Turn on the TV, VCR/DVD combo unit and set-top box.
2. Tune the TV to the composite video input in which the VCR/DVD combo unit is
connected, for example, VIDEO 1.
3. Select the line input on the VCR/DVD combo unit to which the set-top box is connected,
for example, LINE 1 (L1).
4. Tune the set-top box to the desired channel.
5. Insert a recordable VHS tape into the VCR/DVD combo unit.
6. Press the Record button on the VCR/DVD combo unit remote control to begin recording.
Note: It may be necessary to set the source on the VCR/DVD combo unit to VCR.
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Dub
To make a copy.
HDMI Repeater
A device, such as an A/V receiver, that receives an audio/video signal from one HDMI device and passes it
through to another connected HDMI device.
High Definition (HD)
Video signal up to six times the picture and detail resolution of conventional standard definition. As of January
2007 1080p is the highest line resolution available for HD content.
Interlaced scanning
Half a frame of video is drawn on the screen at one time using the odd scan lines, then the second half of the
frame is drawn on the screen using the even scan lines. Because this process happens so quickly the human
eye sees a full image.
Line In/Out
Transfers an audio and/or video signal in or out of one unit for connection into another. (Example Line 1)
Monitor Out
An output jack usually found on an A/V receiver that passes video information from a connected video device
to a television.
Progressive scanning
An entire frame of video is drawn on the screen at one time line by line. This results in crisper images and up
to twice as many frames per second of video compared to interlaced scanning
Set-top Box
Cable box or satellite receiver.
Standard Definition (SD)
Conventional TV broadcasting with the standard 480 active scanning lines and interlaced scanning (480i).
Stereo Audio
Right and left (2) channel audio.
Tuner
An electronic circuit or device used to select signals at a specific radio frequency for amplification and
conversion to video and sound.
Video Input/Output
Transfers an audio and/or video signal in or out of one unit for connection into another. (Example Video 5)
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