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 as well as watch DVD and BD movies on
your TV. With this hookup you will also be able to listen to the audio from your cable or satellite
box through the speakers of your home theater system.
(1) HDMI cables
(1) HDMI cables
(1) Composite A/V cables
(1) Composite A/V cables
(1) Composite video cable
(1) Composite video cable
(1) HDMI-to-DVI adapter
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 composite A/V cable to:
a. LINE OUT jacks on the set-top box
b. VIDEO/SAT IN jacks on the home theater system
Note: Be sure to match the colors of the cable connectors with the colors of the jacks.
3. Connect a composite video cable to:
a. MONITOR OUT jack on the home theater system
b. VIDEO input jack on the TV
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4. Connect an HDMI cable to:
a. HDMI MONITOR OUT jack on home theater system
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
i. DVI IN jack on the TV
Notes:
The HDMI video connection is for DVD / BD playback only. You will not see your cable
or satellite picture through this connection.
Follow the instructions supplied with your home theater system to connect and test your
speakers.
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1. Turn on the following equipment:
a. TV
b. Set-top box
c. Home theater system
2. Tune the TV to the composite video input to which the home theater system is
connected, for example, VIDEO 1.
3. Press the FUNCTION button on the home theater system remote to select the
VIDEO/SAT input.
If there is a picture on the TV and sound from your speakers you have connected your set-
top box and home theater system correctly.
4. Press the FUNCTION button on the home theater system remote to select the DVD or
BD mode.
5. Tune the TV to the HDMI video input to which the home theater system is connected, for
example, VIDEO 6.
6. Insert a DVD or BD movie into the home theater system.
Note: DVD home theater systems can only play standard DVDs. BD home theater systems can
play both BDs and standard DVDs.
7. Press the PLAY button on the home theater system remote control.
If there is a picture on the TV and sound from your speakers you have connected the
component cable correctly from the home theater system.
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Watch satellite or cable TV
1. Turn on the following equipment
a. TV
b. Set-top box.
c. Home theater system
2. Tune the TV to the composite video input to which the home theater system is
connected, for example, VIDEO 1.
3. Press the FUNCTION button on the home theater system remote to select the
VIDEO/SAT input.
4. Tune the set-top box to the desired channel.
To watch DVD or BD movies through VIDEO 1 input, follow these steps:
5. Press the FUNCTION button on the home theater system remote to select the DVD or
BD function.
6. Insert a DVD or BD movie into the home theater system.
Note:
DVD home theater systems can only play standard DVDs. BD home theater systems can
play both BDs and standard DVDs.
The BD playback will be in standard definition through the composite video connection.
7. Press the PLAY button on the home theater system remote control.
Watch a DVD or BD movie
1. Turn on the TV and home theater system.
2. Tune the TV to the HDMI video input to which the home theater system is connected, for
example, VIDEO 6.
3. Press the FUNCTION button on the home theater system remote to select the DVD or
BD function.
4. Insert a DVD or BD movie into the home theater system.
Note: DVD home theater systems can only play standard DVDs. BD home theater systems can
play both BDs and standard DVDs.
5. Press the PLAY button on the home theater system remote control.
Note:
To watch your BD movies in high definition use the component video connection.
The component video connection provides higher-quality video output to the TV.
Additionally you can take advantage of progressive scan through the component
connection for better DVD movie clarity.
Listen to the radio
1. Turn on the home theater system.
2. Press the FUNCTION button on the home theater system remote to select either FM or
AM.
3. Tune to the desired station by pressing the PRESET + or –buttons.
4. Adjust the volume as necessary.
Important: The supplied FM and AM antennas must be connected to receive radio broadcast
signals on each respective frequency.
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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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