Sony KDS-55AL120 User Manual
2-686-616-11(1)
KDS-50A2000
KDS-55A2000
KDS-60A2000
Quick Setup Guide
For further information, see the Operating Instructions supplied with the TV.
Please retain this guide for your future reference.
Please follow the steps to set up your TV:
Connecting Your TV
1
2
3
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:
http://www.sony.com/tvsupport
Or to speak with a support representative:
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Running Initial Setup
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Using the Remote Control
For Your Convenience
Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store
Considering the Signal Types
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
High Definition
Content
Digital Content
Analog Content
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.
To learn more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV
Comments Sources
Best Picture Quality
16:9 Aspect Ratio
Good Picture Quality
Aspect Ratio based on Program
Original TV format
4:3 Aspect Ratio
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
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Connecting Your TV
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
Video connector type
HD
HD
* See the Operating Instructions for connection between HDMI to DVI.
HDMI connection*
Component
connection
S VIDEO connection
Composite video
connection
Audio connector type
Digital audio optical
Analog audio
HD
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
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.
VCR
Cable Box
Satellite Receiver
Cable Box
Satellite Receiver
HD Cable Box
HD Sat Receiver
HD Cable Box
HD Sat Receiver
HD DVR
Cable Box
Satellite Receiver
DVD
Player
VCR
AV Receiver
VCR
SAT
AV Receiver
Digital Recorder
VCR
VCR
Dream System
Sony
PC
DVD
Player
DVD
Player
DVD
Player
Blu-ray Disc
Player
PC
2
Running Initial Setup
Use the remote control when following the steps below.
1 Press to turn on the TV.
The Initial Setup screen appears.
2 Press V/v to highlight the on-screen
display language.
Then press .
The message “Start auto program
now?” appears.
3 Press V/v to highlight “Yes” then
press .
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
Refer to the “Initial Setup” and “Auto Program” sections of the Operating
Instructions.
3
Using the Remote Control
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.
1 Press and hold the
BD/DVD
DVR/VCR
,
or
SAT/CABLE
FUNCTION
button you want to program on the remote control
and press the
The selected FUNCTION button (
button simultaneously.
BD/DVD
,
DVR/VCR
or
SAT/CABLE
will flash.
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.
3 Press the button while the FUNCTION button is
lit.
When the programming is correct, the selected
FUNCTION button blinks twice, and when not,
blinks five times.
Notes on Your New TV
4
1
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.
Projection Lamp:
Picture Quality:
2
TOOLS:
3
1
)
MENU:
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.
Close
Picture Mode
Sound Mode
Wide Mode
Add to Favorites
Caption Vision (CC)
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.
MENU
External Inputs
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.
Periodic replacement of the projection lamp will maintain the picture
quality.
Refer to the “Replacing the Lamp” section of the Operating Instructions.
The illustrations below highlight the differences between highdefinition and standard-definition signals.
4 Aim your TV’s remote control at the equipment,
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.
button. If you can turn the
Favorites
C
Cable
C
Antenna
Settings
Select from connected equipment
Exit:
Screen Mode: Normal Screen Mode: Wide Zoom
A
5
4
3
1
8
AUDIO
AUDIO
RGB
SERVICE ONLY
PC IN
VIDEO IN
HD/DVD IN
VIDEO
S VIDEO
(
MONO
)
R
L
AUDIO
R
L
R
L
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)
P
R
AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
(VAR/FIX)
P
B
Y
VHF/UHF
CABLE
IN
6
7
AUDIO
R
L
Cable Box
Rear of TV
Antenna
DVD Player
Cable
Splitter
Satellite Receiver
SAT
(dish)
VCR
Use this diagram if you have;
Cable
Antenna
VCR
Cables Required
Splitter 1
Coaxial 4
DVD
Player
PC
Composite 1
Component 1
Audio 3
HD15-HD15 1
B
Use this diagram if you have;
Cable Box
or
Satellite Receiver
VCR
DVD
Player
AV Receiver
PC
Cable or SAT
Antenna
Cables Required
Splitter 1
Coaxial 6
Composite 2
Component 1
Audio 5
HD15-HD15 1
Digital Optical Audio 2
C
Use this diagram if you have;
Cable Box
VCR
DVD
Satellite Receiver
Player
Cable
Antenna
SAT
* See the Operating Instructions for connection between HDMI to DVI.
Cables Required
Splitter 1
Coaxial 6
Composite 3
Component 1
Audio 4
HDMI* 1
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.
AUDIO
PC
DVD Player
IN
6
7
L
R
Antenna
VHF/UHF
CABLE
If your DVD player has an HDMI output, use that instead
of the video and audio connections shown here.
Cable
SERVICE ONLY
PC IN
RGB
AUDIO
8
VIDEO
(
MONO
AUDIO
1
Rear of TV
HD/DVD IN
VIDEO IN
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)
S VIDEO
Y
P
B
R
P
L
)
R
L
AUDIO
R
4
3
5
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
L
R
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
Splitter
VCR
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 or satellite
receiver has an HDMI output, use
that instead of the video and
audio connections shown here.
PC
A/V Receiver
L
AUDIO
R
IN
6
7
Antenna
VHF/UHF
CABLE
SERVICE ONLY
PC IN
RGB
AUDIO
8
If you are not using a cable box or satellite receiver,
connect your cable to the VCR’s RF IN jack.
Cable
VIDEO
(
AUDIO
1
Rear of TV
HD/DVD IN
VIDEO IN
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)
S VIDEO
Y
P
B
R
P
L
MONO
)
R
L
AUDIO
R
4
3
5
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
L
R
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
Splitter
Cable Box
or Satellite
Receiver
SAT
(dish)
VCR
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 not using a cable box, connect
your cable to the VCR’s RF IN jack.
D
Use this diagram if you have;
HD Cable Box
Player
AV Receiver
DVD
or
HD Sat Receiver
If your DVD player or digital recorder has an HDMI output, use
that instead of the video and audio connections shown here.
DVD Player
L
AUDIO
R
IN
6
7
Antenna
VHF/UHF
CABLE
Digital Recorder
Rear of TV
SERVICE ONLY
PC IN
RGB
AUDIO
8
VIDEO
(
MONO
AUDIO
1
VIDEO IN
S VIDEO
L
)
R
DVD Player
Cables Required
Splitter 1
Coaxial 5
Composite 2
Audio 2
HDMI* 2
SAT
Cable or SAT
Cables Required
Antenna
Splitter 1
Coaxial 6
Component 2
Audio 3
HDMI* 1
E
For Best HD Picture Quality
Use this diagram if you have;
HD Cable Box
or
HD Sat Receiver
or
HD DVR
Cable or SAT
VCR
Antenna
Blu-ray Disc
Player
Digital Optical Audio 3
* See the Operating Instructions for connection between HDMI to DVI. * 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
For best results, check the cable box’s
manual for proper setup of the HD output.
connection instead of the video connection shown here.
Cable
SAT
(dish)
Antenna
Cable
(dish)
IN
L
AUDIO
R
6
7
VHF/UHF
CABLE
SERVICE ONLY
PC IN
RGB
AUDIO
8
VIDEO
(
AUDIO
1
VIDEO IN
S VIDEO
L
MONO
)
R
3
Rear of TV
HD/DVD IN
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)
Y
P
B
P
R
L
AUDIO
R
4
5
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
L
R
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
Splitter
HD Cable Box or
HD Satellite Receiver
or HD DVR
3
HD/DVD IN
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)
Y
P
B
P
R
L
AUDIO
R
4
5
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
L
R
Splitter
HD Cable Box or
HD Satellite Receiver
F
Use this diagram if you have;
Cable or SAT
VCR
Dream System
Sony
If you are not using a cable box or
satellite receiver, connect the
cable to the VCR’s RF IN jack.
Sony Dream
System
MONITOR OUT
S VIDEO
VIDEO 2
VIDEO INAUDIO IN
LR
Y PB/CBPR/C
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
R
AUDIO OUT
LR
LR
AUDIO IN
VIDEO 1
Antenna
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL
AUDIO
(OPTICAL
IN)
VIDEO IN
Satellite Receiver
Cable Box
or
Antenna
IN
6
7
L
AUDIO
R
VHF/UHF
CABLE
SERVICE ONLY
PC IN
RGB
AUDIO
8
VIDEO
(
MONO
AUDIO
1
Cables Required
Splitter 1
Coaxial 6
Composite 3
Component 1
Audio 2
Digital Optical Audio 1
Cable
SAT
(dish)
Rear of TV
HD/DVD IN
VIDEO IN
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)
S VIDEO
L
)
R
Y
P
B
R
P
L
AUDIO
R
4
3
5
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
L
R
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
Splitter
Cable Box
or Satellite
Receiver
A/V Receiver
Digital Recorder
Blu-ray Disc Player
VCR
Or
VCR
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