Sony KV-40XBR700, KV-36XBR450, KV-32XBR450 User Manual
to be supplied by Kwong
4-085-012-21
TM
© 2001 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
KV-32XBR450 KV-36XBR450 KV-40XBR700
WARNING
T o reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to
rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,
NE PAS OUVRIR
PRECAUCION
RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO
NO ABRIR
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BL A D E OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
CAUTION
When using TV games, computers, and similar products with your
TV, keep the brightness and contrast funct ions at low settings. If a
fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for long periods of
time at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be
permanently imprinted onto the screen. Continuously watching
the same program can cause the imprint of station logos onto the
TV screen. These types of imprints are not covered by your
warranty because they are the result of misuse.
Note on Caption Vision
This television receiver provides display of television closed
captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules.
Note on Cleaning the TV
Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth. Never use strong solvents such
as thinner or benzine, which might damage the finish of the
cabinet.
Note to CATV System Installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular , specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close
to the point of cable entry as practical.
Use of this television receiver for other than private viewing of
programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or transmitted by cable
companies for the use of the general public may require
authorization from the broadcaster/cable company and/or
program owner.
NOTIFICATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference with radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas.
❑ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
❑ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
Safety
❑
Operate the TV only on 120 V AC.
❑ The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into the wall
outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, contact your dealer.
❑ If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet,
unplug the TV im mediately and ha ve i t checked by qual ified
service personnel before operating it further.
Installing
❑
T o prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the ventilation
openings.
❑ Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place
subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.
❑ The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with
hooks. Do not attempt to remove the cord from these hooks.
Doing so could cause damage t o the TV.
As an ENERGY STAR Partner,
Sony has determined that this
product or product models meets
NERGY STAR guidelines
the E
for energy efficiency.
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.
States Patent Nos. 4,748,669 and 4, 841, 572 with numerous
additional issued and pending foreign patents. Purchase of this
product does not convey the right to sell recordings made with the
TruSurround technology.
BBE and BBE Symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. and are
licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under U.S. Patent No. 4,638,258 and
4,482,866.
FD Trinitron and the Wega logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
®
TruSurround is a trademark of SR S Labs,
Inc. SRS and the SRS symbol are
registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. in
the United States and selected foreign
countries. SRS and TruSurround are
incorporated under license from SRS
Labs, Inc. and is protected under U n i ted
®
®
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are provided on the front of this
instruction manual and at the rear of the TV. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Important Safeguards
For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and
keep thi s manual for future reference.
Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and
instructions placed on the set or described in the operating
instructions or service manual.
WARNING
T o guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions
should be observed in the installation, use and servicing of the set.
Use
Pow er S our ces
This set should be operated only from the type
of power source indicated on the serial/model
plate. If you are not sure of the type of electrical
power supplied to your home, consult your
dealer or local power company . For those sets
designed to operate from battery power, refer
to the operating instructions.
Grounding or Polarization
This set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug
having one blade wider than the other), or with a three-wire
grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding).
Follow the instructions below:
For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one
way . This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to have
a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug by forcing it in.
Alternate Warning
For the set with a three-wire grounding type AC plug
This plug will only fit into a grounding-type
power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact
your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or
convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,
since this can result in fire or electric shock.
Always turn the set off when it is not being
used. When the set is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet as a precaution against
the possibility of an internal malfunction that
could create a fire hazard.
If a snapping or popping sound from a TV set is
continuous or frequent while the TV is operating,
unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service
technician. It is normal for some TV sets to make
occasional snapping or popping sounds,
particularly when being turned on or off.
Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the set
through the cabinet slots as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the set.
Cleaning
Unplug the set from the wall outlet before
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly
dampened with water for cleaning the exterior
of the set.
Installation
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.
Water and Moisture
Do not use power-line operated sets near
water — for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a
wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
Accessories
Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,
table or shelf. The set may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or an adult and serious damage
to the set. Use only a cart or stand recommended
by Sony for the specific model of TV. No part of
the TV set should overhang any edge of the TV
cart or stand; any overhanging edge is a safety
hazard. An appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause
the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
Ventilation
The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are
provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of
the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings
must never b e blocked or covered.
❑ Never cover the slots and openings with a
cloth or other materials.
❑ Never block the slots and openings by
placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug or other
similar surface.
❑ Never place the set in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless
proper ventilation is provided.
❑ Do not place the set near or over a radiator
or heat register , or where it is exposed to
direct sunlight.
Power-Cord Protection
Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the
power cord, and do not place the set where the
power cord is subject to wear or abuse.
Antennas
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the pr ecautions below. An
outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or
where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits.
WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SY ST EM,
EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM
CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS
CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.
Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA and
Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides
information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
Antenna Grounding According to the NEC
Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for Antenna
Grounding.
Service
Damage Requiring Servic e
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
❑ When the power cord or plug
is damaged or frayed.
❑ If liquid has been spilled into
the set.
❑ If the set has been exposed to
rain or water.
❑ If the set has been subject to
excessive shock by being
dropped, or the cabinet has
been damaged.
❑ If the set does not operate
normally when following the
operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are
specified in the operating
instructions. Improper
adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and
will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician
to restore the set to normal operation.
Antenna lead-in wire
Ground clamp
Antenna discharge unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Electrical wire
equipment
NEC: National Electrical Code
Ground clamps
Antenna lead-in wire
Power service grounding electrode
system (NEC Art 250 Part H)
Lightning
For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused f or lo ng periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna.
This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and
power-l ine surges.
❑ When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance, it
indicates a need for service.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service the set yourself since
opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as
the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or
other hazards.
Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the
set, ask the service technician to perform routine
safety checks (as specif ied b y the manufacturer) to
determine that the set is in safe operating
condition, and to so certify. When the set reaches
the end of its useful life, improper disposal could
result in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified
service technician to dispose of the set.
Contents
Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega
Overview................................................................1
Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega......................2
Package Contents..................................................3
Using the Remote Control...................................3
Installing the TV
Overview................................................................7
TV Controls and Connectors...............................8
Basic Connection
(Connecting Cable TV or Antenna)..........10
Connecting a VCR and Cable....................... .... .14
Connecting a VCR and Cable Box................... .15
Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing.........18
Connecting a Satellite Receiver........................ .19
Connecting a Satellite Receiver wi th a VCR...20
Connecting an Audio Receiver.........................22
Connecting a DVD Player with
Component Video Connectors..................23
Connecting a DVD Player with
A/V Connectors..........................................24
Connecting a Digital TV Receiver ....................25
Connecting a Camcorder........................... ........26
Using the CONTROL S Feature........................27
Setting Up the TV Automatically.....................28
Using the Features
Overview..............................................................29
Using Favorite Channels....................................30
Using Twin View................................................31
Using the Freeze Function.................................34
Using the Menus
Overview..............................................................35
Using the Video Menu.................................... ...36
Using the Audio Menu......................................38
Using the Channel Menu...................................40
Using the Parent Menu ......................................42
Using the Timer Menu.......................................46
Using the Setup Menu........................................47
Other Information
Overview..............................................................49
Programming the Remote Control................... 50
Operating Other Equipment with Your TV
Remote Control...........................................53
Troubleshooting..................................................55
Specifications.......................................................57
Index.....................................................................59
Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega
Overview
This chapter defines the contents of your Wega TV and provides an
overview of how to set up and use basic features.
Topic Page
Presenting the FD Trinitron We ga 2
Package Contents 3
Using the Remote Control 3
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Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega
Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega
The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by
outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-tocorner detail.
You’ll recognize the superiority of Wega technology almost
immediately. The first thing you’ll notice is minimal glare from the
flat picture tube. This flat-screen technology improves picture detail
without distortion, unlike conventional curved screens. The FD
Trinitron delivers outstanding image detail not only at the screen
center, but also at the corners — so you can enjoy a bright , clear
picture from any location in a room.
Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include:
❑ DRC Mode (Digital Reality Creation): Unlike conventional line
doublers, the DRC feature doubles vertical and horizontal lines,
resulting in four times the density for qual ity sources such as
DVD, Satellite and Digital camc order.
❑ Cinemotion: Provides an optimized display by automatically
detecting film content and applying a reverse 3/2 pulldown
process. Moving pictures will appear clearer and more naturallooking.
❑ Twin View
allows you to watch two programs side by sid e , with the ability
to zoom in one picture. You can watch pictures from two different
sources simultaneously.
❑ 16:9 Enhancement: Vertical Compression technology that
maximizes picture resolution on “anamorphic” or “enhanced for
widescreen” sources, including selected DVDs.
❑ Velocity Modulation: Vertical line enhancement that sharpens
picture definition.
❑ Steady Sound: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent
output between programs and commercials.
❑ Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to block
unsuitable programming for younger viewers.
❑ Component Vi deo Inputs: Of fers the best video quality for DVD
(480p, 480i), and Digital Set-top box (HD1080i) connections.
❑ S VIDEO Inputs: Provides a high-quality video signal from
connected equipment.
❑ Favorite Channel Preview: Preview up to eight favorite channels
without leaving the current channel.
™
: Using Multi-Image Driver (MIDX), Twin View
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Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega
Package Contents
Along with your new Trinitron TV, the packaging box contains a
remote control and two AA batteries. These items are all you need to
set it up and operate the TV in its basic configuration.
Most peripherals come with the necessary cables to connect them. If
you want to set up special configurations, you may need to buy extra
cables or connectors. It is best to ensure that you have all needed
materials on hand before beginning a special-connection project.
Using the Remote Control
The remote control is the primary mechanism for controlling your TV .
Handle the remote control with care; avoid dropping it, getting it wet,
placing it in direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the humidity is
high.
Inserting Batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the + and –
on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.
✍ Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever
you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an extended period.
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The following table describes the buttons on the remote control that
are for more advanced functions.
Button Descriptions
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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qa
qs
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qg
qh
qj
qk
ql
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Button Description
1 MUTING Press to mute the soun d. Press again or press VOL + to
restore the sound.
2 SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in
minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the TV to
remain on before shutting off automatically. Cancel
by pressing until SLEEP OFF appears. While Sleep
feature is set, press once to view remaining time.
3 DISPLAY Press once to display the current time and channel
label (if set) and channel number. Press again to turn
Display off. See page 46 for details on setting the time.
4 ANT Changes between the VHF/UHF input to the AUX
input.
5 JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two channels.
The TV alternates between the current channel and
the last channel that was selected.
6 DRC/
CINEMOTION
For high quality sources (i.e., DVD player, Satellite
Receiver), this button cycles through the available
high-resolution picture modes: Interlaced, Progressive,
Cinemotion. Also available in the Video menu. For
details, see “Selecting Video Options” on page 36.
7 PIC MODE Cycles through the available video picture modes:
Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro. Also available in the Video
menu. For details, see “Selecting Video Options” on
page 36.
8 MENU Press to display the TV on-screen menu. Press again
to exit from the menus.
9 VOL +/- Adjusts the volume.
q; Joystick allows for movement of the on-screen cursor.
Pressing down on th e cen ter of t he joy st ick s elects t he
item.
qa GUIDE Displays the satellite program guide.
qs RESET Press when in a menu to reset the settings to the
factory defaults.
qd POWER buttons
(GREEN)
Turn on and off the TV and SAT/CABLE equipment
you have programmed into the remote control. For
instructions, see “Programming the Remote Control”
on page 50.
qf FUNCTION
buttons
Select the equipment (TV or SAT/CABLE) that you
want to operate. The indicator lights up momentarily
when pushed to show which device the remote
control is operating.
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Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega
Button Description
qg TV/VIDEO
qh 0 – 9 and ENTER Press 0 - 9 to select a channel, the channel ch anges
qj Turns on/off Twin View. For details, see “Using Twin
qk CH +/– Scan through channel s.
ql FAVORITES Displays the Favorite Channels list. For details, see
w; FREEZE Freezes the window pi ctur e. Press again t o r estor e the
Cycles through the video equipment connected to you
TV’s video inputs:
VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6
after 2 seconds. Press ENTER to select immediately.
View” on page 31.
“Using Favorite Channels” on page 30.
picture.
TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4
.
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(Continued on the next page)
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HOME THEATER CONTROL
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(Continued from the previous page)
wa SYSTEM OFF Powers off all Sony equipment at once. (This feature
may not work with older Sony equipment.)
ws VCR/DVD CONTROLS
m Rewind
REC Record
M Fast-forward
N Play
x Stop
X Pause
wd DVD MENU Displays the DVD Disc menu
wf
and ENTER
wg MTS/SAP Cycles through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS)
wh CODE SET Used for programming the remote control to operate
wj POWER button
(GREEN)
wk Use to switch control for conn ected video equipment.
wl MENU Used for DVD player setup menu.
e; Switches Steady Sound on/off. For details, see
Used for DVD on-screen menu movement and
selection
options: Stereo, Auto-SAP (Second Audio Program), and
Mono. For details, see “Using the Audio Menu” on
page 38.
non-Sony video equipment. For details, see
“Programming the Remote Control” o n p age 50.
Turn on and off the VCR/DVD equipment you have
programmed into the remote control. For instructions,
see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 50.
Y ou can program one video source for each switch
position. (For details, see “Programming the Remote
Control” on page 50.)
page 38.
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Installing the TV
Overview
This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV.
Topic Page
TV Controls and Connectors 8
Basic Connection (Connecting Cable TV or Antenna) 10
Connecting a VCR and Cable 14
Connecting a VCR and Cable Box 15
Connecting Two VCRs for Tape Editing 18
Connecting a Satellite Receiver 19
Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR 20
Connecting an Audio Receiver 22
Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video
Connectors
Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors 24
Connecting a Digital TV Receiver 25
Connecting a Camcorder 26
Using the CONTROL S Feature 27
Setting Up the TV Autom atically 28
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Note About the AC Power Cord
The AC power cord is attached to the rear of th e TV with a hook. Use
caution when removing the AC plug from its holder . Gently slide the
plug in the upward direction to remove from hook. Once removed,
the AC power plug should automatically disengage from its stored
location.
You can detach
the cord from
this hook
AC Power cord
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Installing the TV
TV Controls and Connectors
Front Panel Menu Controls
TV Rear Panel
The front panel menu controls allow access to the on-screen menus
without the use of a remote control. Pressing the MENU button
brings up the on-screen menus. The arrow buttons move the
on-screen cursor in the menus and the SELECT button selects the
menu item.
(Illustrations i n this manual ar e based upon the KV - 32/36XBR450 ; the
front panel of the KV-40XBR700 is functionally the same, but has
slight cosmetic differences.)
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1
2
3
4
Connection Description
1 AUX Allows you to view local and cable channels if your
cable provider does not feature local channels. You
can switch between local and cable channels by
pressing ANT on the remote contro l. Devices
connected to the AUX input can be viewed only in
the Twin View left picture.
2 TO CONVERTER This is a VHF/UHF OUT jack that lets you set up
your TV to switch between scrambled channels
(through a cable box) and normal cable channels
(CATV). Use this jack instead of a splitter to get
better picture quality when switching between
scrambled and unscrambled cable channels.
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Connection Description
3 VHF/UHF Connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable.
4 CONTROL S
IN/OUT
5 S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or
6 VIDEO/AUDIO
[L(MONO)/R]
7 MONITOR OUT Lets you record the program you are watching to a
8 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX)
L (MONO)/R
9 HD/DVD IN
(1080i/480p/480i)
Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote
control signals to other Sony infrared-controlled
audio or video equipment.
other S VIDEO-equipped video equipment. Provides
better picture quality than the VHF/U HF jacks or the
Video IN jack.
Connect to the audio and video OUT jacks on your
VCR or other video equipment. A video input
(VIDEO 2) is located on the fron t panel of the TV. The
Audio and Video IN jacks provide better picture
quality than the VHF/UHF IN jack.
VCR. When two VCRs are connected, you can use
your TV as a monitor for tape-to-tape editing (not
available with 480p or 1080i when the input is to
VIDEO 5 or 6).
Connect to the left and right audio inputs of your
audio or video equipment.
Connect to your D VD pla ye r’s or Digital Set-top
box’s component video (Y, P
jacks.
B, PR) and audio (L/R)
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Installing the TV
Basic Connection (Connecting Cable TV or Antenna)
Connecting Directly to Cable or to an Antenna
The connection you choose depends on the cable found in your
home.
Newer homes are usually equipped with standard coaxial cable:
VHF Only or VHF/UHF or Cable
75-ohm
coaxial
cable
VHF/UHF
Rear of TV
Older homes may have 300-ohm twin lead cable:
VHF Only or UHF Only or VHF/UHF
300-ohm twin lead cable
Antenna connecto r
VHF/UHF
Rear of TV
Some homes may have both:
VHF and UHF
75-ohm coaxial cable
10
VHF/UHF
Rear of TV
U/V Splitter
(not supplied)
300-ohm twin lead cable
Installing the TV
Cable and Antenna If your cable provider does not feature local channels, you may find
this set-up convenient.
Cable Box Connections
CATV cable
(No connection to
TO CONVERTER)
Antenna cable
AUX
Rear of TV
TO CONVERTER
VHF/UHF
Select CABLE or antenna (ANT) mode by pressing ANT on the r em ote
control.
To receive ch annels using an antenna, instead of the CATV cable:
1 Select antenna mode by pressing ANT on the remote control.
2 Turn the cable to OFF (see page 40).
3 Perform the Auto Program function (see page 40).
Cable Box and Ca b le
This is the preferred basic cable TV hookup to use if your cable TV
company scrambles some ch an nel s, bu t not a ll of them (pay channels
vs. regular cable channels), so you need to use a cable box.
With this setup you can:
❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels using your cable
box when the signal is scrambled.
❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels using your TV
when the signal is not scrambled. (Your TV’s tuner provides a
better signal than the cable box.)
❑ Use the Twin View feature. (When all channels are routed
through your cable box, only one signal is sent to the TV, so you
can not use the Twin View feature.)
❑ Use the Twin View feature normally with the CATV input.
❑ Use the Twin View feature partially with the cable box. (When
you switch the TV input to AUX - to use the cable box - the
unscrambled picture from the cable box will display. You can
display the signal from both AUX and VHF/U HF inputs in the
left Twin View picture, but you can display only the signal from
the VHF/UHF input in the right Twin View picture.
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Installing the TV
To set up your TV to use both a Cable Box and a direct-connect CATV cable:
1 Connect the Cable TV cable to the TV’s VH F/UHF jack.
2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the TV’s TO CONVERTER jack to
the cable box’s IN jack. The TV’s internal converter allows you to
switch between unscrambled signals coming straight into the TV
and scrambled signals coming in through the cable box,
eliminating the need for an external splitter.
3 Using a coaxi al cable, connect the cable box’s OUT jack to the
TV’s AUX jack.
Cable box
IN
OUT
75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)
CATV cable (unscrambled channels)
To switch between channels from Cable Box and channels coming directly into TV
❑
Press the ANT button on the TV remote control.
To use the TV remote control to switch channels on the cable box
❑
Program the remote control as necessary. (See “Programming the
AUX
Rear of TV
TO CONVERTER
Signal
VHF/UHF
Remote Control ” on page 50.)
To use the cable box
❑
Have your TV tuner set to channel 3 or 4 (as appropriate) and
then use the Cable Box to change channels.
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To prevent the accidental switching of TV channels
❑
When using the VCR or Cable Box, you can use the Channel Fix
feature to lock in a channel. The Channel Fix feature is under the
Channel menu. (See “Using the Channel Menu” on page 40.)
Installing the TV
Cable Box Only
Use this hookup if:
❑ You subscribe to a cable TV system that uses scrambled or
encoded signals requiring a cable box to view all cha nnels, and
❑ You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video
equipment to your TV.
When all channels are routed through your cable box, only one
unscrambled signal is sent to the TV, so you cannot use the Twin
View feature. If some channels are scrambled, but others are not,
consider using the hookup on page 12 instead.
1 Connect the coaxial connector from your cable service to the
cable box’s IN jack.
2 Using a coaxi al cable, connect the cable box’s OUT jack to the
TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
CATV cable
VHF/UHF
Rear of TV
1
IN
Cable box
To use the cable box
❑
Have the TV tuner set to channel 3 or 4 (a s a ppr o p riat e) an d the n
2
OUT
use the cable box to change channels.
To use the TV remote control to switch channels on the cable box
Program the remote control as necessary. For d e tails, see
❑
“Programming the Remote Control” on page 50.
To prevent accidental switching of TV channels
❑
Use the Channel Fix feature to lock in a channel. The Channel Fix
feature is under the Channel menu. For details, see “Using the
Channel Menu” on page 40.
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Installing the TV
Connecting a VCR and Cable
Use this hookup if you have cable TV that does not require a cable
box.
1 Connect the cable TV cable to the VCR’s IN jack.
2 Using a coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the TV’s
VHF/UHF jack.
3 Using an A/V cable, connect the VCR’s Audio and Video OUT
jacks to the TV’s Audio and Video IN jacks.
✍ If the VCR you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack, you can use an S VIDEO
cable for improved picture quality (compared to a combination audio/video
cable). Because an S VIDEO cable carries only the video signal, you will need
audio cables for sound.
TV
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
VIDEO (yellow)
Coaxial cable
VCR
Cable
A/V cable
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