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 record or view cable or satellite service and watch DVD and
VHS movies on your TV. Your TV must have a composite A/V input to watch DVD and VHS
movies from the VCR/DVD combo unit.
(2) Coaxial cable
(2) Coaxial cable
(1) Composite A/V cable
(1) S-Video cable
(1) Composite audio cable
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 a coaxial cable to:
a. RF OUT jack on the set-top box
b. RF IN jack on the VCR/DVD combo unit
3. Connect a coaxial cable to:
a. RF OUT jack on the VCR/DVD combo unit
b. RF IN jack on the TV
4. Connect a composite A/V cable to:
a. LINE OUT jack on the VCR/DVD combo unit
b. VIDEO input jack on the TV
Notes:
Be sure to match the colors of the cable connectors with the colors of the jacks.
If your TV and VCR/DVD combo unit both have S-Video jacks, use this connection
instead of the yellow composite cable. The S-Video connection provides a higher quality
video image. Connect the red and white audio cables for the sound.
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1. Turn on the TV.
2. Turn on the set-top box.
3. Tune the TV to the correct channel for receiving the signal from the set-top box (usually
channel 3 or 4).
Note: It may be necessary to select either channel 3 or 4as the RF out on the set-top box and
the VCR/DVD combo unit. Check the equipment for a switch or menu setting to select the
appropriate setting. The RF out setting should be set to the same channel on the combo unit
and the set-top box.
If there is picture and sound from the set-top box, then the coaxial cables have been
connected correctly.
4. Tune the TV to the video input to which the VCR/DVD combo is connected, for example,
VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2.
5. Turn on the VCR/DVD combo unit.
6. Tune the VCR/DVD combo unit to the correct channel for receiving the signal from the
set-top box (usually channel 3 or 4).
If there is picture and sound from the set-top box, then the composite A/V cables have been
connected correctly.
Watch satellite or cable TV
1. Turn on the TV.
2. Turn on the set-top box.
3. Tune the TV to the correct channel for receiving the signal from the set-top box (usually
channel 3 or 4).
Note: It may be necessary to select either channel 3 or 4 as the RF out on the set-top box and
the VCR/DVD combo unit. Check the equipment for a switch or menu setting to select the
appropriate setting. The RF out setting should be set to the same channel on the combo unit
and the set-top box.
4. Tune the set-top box to the desired channel.
Watch a VHS tape or DVD movie
1. Turn on the TV.
2. Turn on the VCR/DVD combo unit.
3. Tune the TV to the video input to which the VCR/DVD combo unit is connected, for
example, VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2.
4. Insert the VHS tape or DVD movie into the VCR/DVD combo unit.
5. 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 or 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.
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Record a cable or satellite program
1. Turn on the TV.
2. Turn on the VCR/DVD combo unit.
3. Turn on the set-top box.
4. Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4.
5. Set the VCR/DVD combo unit to channel 3 or 4.
6. Tune the set-top box to the desired channel for recording.
7. Insert a recordable VHS tape into the VCR/DVD combo.
8. Press the RECORD 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. Your remote
control should have a button to switch between sources. Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the VCR/DVD combo unit for more information.
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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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