Sony KDF-E50A10, KDF-E42A10 operating instructions Audio, Channels

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Other Information

Audio

Problem

Possible Remedies

Good picture, no sound

❏ Press MUTING so that Muting disappears from the screen (see page 44).

 

❏ Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Audio setting (see page 67).

 

❏ Make sure the MTS option is set to Stereo or Mono (see page 67).

 

❏ When the HDMI IN input is in use, surround sound, such as AC-3 and DTS,

 

cannot be input. Change the sound setting for the external input device to Linear

 

PCM.

 

 

Audio noise

❏ Communication problems may occur if infrared communication equipment (e.g.,

 

infrared cordless headphones) is used near the TV. Use headphones other than

 

infrared cordless headphones. Also, if you use infrared communication equipment

 

other than infrared cordless headphones, move the infrared transceiver away from

 

the TV until the noise is eliminated, or move the transmitter and receiver of the

 

infrared communication equipment closer together.

 

 

Cannot gain enough volume

❏ Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box’s remote control. Then

when using a cable box

press TV(FUNCTION) once (the TV indicator lights up) and adjust the TV’s

 

volume.

 

 

Sound seems weak or

❏ The TV’s audio might be set to Auto SAP or Mono, when it might be better set to

insufficient

Stereo. In the Audio setting (see page 67), set the MTS setting to Stereo. If

 

already set to Stereo, switch to Mono (which may reduce background noise

 

during weak stereo broadcasts).

Cannot raise the volume on external speakers

❏If the Speaker option is set to Off and the Audio Out option is set to Fixed (in order to output the sound to your audio system), use your audio receiver to adjust the sound (see page 67). Or, to use the TV remote control, set the Audio Out option to Variable.

❏To turn on the TV speakers, set the Speaker option to On (see page 67).

Channels

Problem

Possible Remedies

Cannot receive upper channels

❏

Press ANT to select the VHF/UHF input (see page 44).

(UHF) when using an antenna

❏

Use Auto Program in the Channel setting to add receivable channels that are not

 

 

presently in the TV’s memory (see page 72).

 

 

 

Cannot receive any channels

❏

Use Auto Program in the Channel setting to add receivable channels that are not

when using cable TV

 

presently in the TV’s memory (see page 72).

 

❏

Press ANT to select the CABLE input (see page 44).

 

 

 

Cannot receive or select

❏

Use Auto Program in the Channel setting to add receivable channels that are not

channels

 

presently in TV memory (see page 72).

 

 

 

Some digital cable channels are

❏

Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable

not being displayed

 

channels. Check with your cable company for more information.

 

❏

The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Channel setting (see page

 

 

72).

 

 

 

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Contents KDF-E42A10 KDF-E50A10 Owner’s Record Contacting SonyFor Customers in Canada SafetyInstalling Trademark Information To CustomersFor Customers in the United States Important Safety Instructions Outdoor Antenna GroundingBe Careful When Moving Damage Requiring ServiceInstallation Antenna Grounding According to the NECContents Accessing the Screen Settings Accessing the Channel SettingsAccessing the Parental Lock Settings Accessing the Setup SettingsWelcome Package ContentsFeatures Introducing the TV Enjoying Your TV ScreenProjection Lamp IndicatorsPower Carrying Your TV Installing the TVTake Precaution during Installation Using the TV stand with support belts Recommended Viewing AreaTV Controls and Connectors Front PanelSide Panel 1080i/720p480p/480i VideoAUDIO-R Rear PanelHdmi Optical OUT compatible. PCM/DOLBY DigitalOverview Making Video and Audio ConnectionsBest Video PerformanceExample of an S Video Connection About UsingAbout Using Hdmi to DVI Adapter If you are connecting a VCR Basic ConnectionsNo cable box or VCR Cable box unscrambles all channels No VCRFor best results, use this connection if you Cable System orHave a cable and/or an antenna Cable Box and Antenna For best results, use this connection ifWith this connection you can Press SAT/CABLE Function once, and the SAT/CABLECable Box To connect the cable boxDisconnect all power sources before making any connections Satellite ReceiverSatellite in jack S Video OUT jacks to the TV’s Audio and S Video in jacksDigital Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver PB/CB PR/CREquipment with Hdmi Connection Equipment with DVI Connection AudioEquipment with Digital Audio Optical Rear of TVActivating CableCARD Service Using CableCARD DeviceAbout Using CableCARD Device Removing the CableCARD Device Setting Up the Channel List PressConnecting Optional Equipment VCR and Cable VCR and Cable Box VCR Connecting Two VCRs for Tape EditingVideo Connectors DVD Player withComponent Your DVD player has component Ypbpr jacksDVD Player with Video and Audio Connectors Personal Computer To connect a PC personal computerCamcorder or PlayStation To connect a camcorder or PlayStation to VideoAudio Receiver Your stereo system seeAudio receiver’s audio Line in jacks OffInserting Batteries into the Remote Control Watching the TVButton Descriptions JumpANT SoundSearch Wl F1 To check if the code works Flash twice, and when not, flashes five timesPress Button Manufacturer’s Codes DVD Players DVD ChangersDVD/VCR Combo Units HDD/DVD Combo UnitsUsing Other Equipment with Your Remote Control Operating a Satellite ReceiverOperating a VCR Operating a DVD Player or DVD ChangerOperating a 5.1ch DVD AV System Sony DAV Operating a DVD/VCR Combo UnitOperating a HDD/DVD Combo Unit Operating an AV ReceiverTo display the Program Guide Special Buttons on the Remote ControlUsing the Guide Button Using the Program Guide AlternateUsing the Wide Button Original sourceUsing the Jump Button Using the Freeze ButtonOverview of Wega Gate Button, you can select from basic TVWega Gate screen gives you access to the following items SettingsFavorites Cable AntennaPress Wega Gate Using Favorites in Wega GateNavigating and Selecting Items Using Cable in Wega Gate Using Antenna in Wega GatePress M/m to highlight the desired external input and press Using External Inputs in Wega GateUsing Settings in Wega Gate Page Settings give you access to the following features Parental Lock Change Password Select Country Clock/Timers Diagnostics CableCARDAccessing the Video Settings Video settings include the following optionsSelecting Video Options Highlight Press to selectWhen Atsc or Component is in use, Auto is not AvailableTo display the PC screen PC Input Video setting includes the following optionsSelecting PC Video Options Accessing the Audio Settings Audio settings include the following optionsSelecting Audio Options Simulated uses SRS 3D MonoMTS MTS is available only for analog programsSelecting PC Audio Options PC Input Audio setting includes the following optionsSound Mode Dynamic Selecting Screen Options Accessing the Screen SettingsScreen settings include the following options Default Wide Zoom Selecting PC Screen OptionsSelecting Channel Options Accessing the Channel SettingsChannel settings include the following options Option Description Selecting Parental Lock Options Accessing the Parental Lock SettingsParental Lock settings include the following options Set Parental Lock to Off when in the Parental Lock setting You can view a blocked program by entering the passwordEnter your password using the 0-9buttons Viewing Blocked ProgramsSelecting Custom Rating Options US custom rating optionsCanadian custom rating options Accessing the Setup Settings Selecting Setup OptionsSetup settings include the following options Caption VisionChoice English, Español, Français Video Auto ComponentProgramming Caption Vision Selecting PC Setup PC Input Setup setting includes the following optionsPC Input Signal Compatibility Chart Selecting Applications Options Accessing the Applications SettingsApplications settings include the following options Duration, and channel Contacting Sony This chapter includes the following topicsHow to Replace the Lamp Replacing the LampLamp door Other Information Used lamp CableCARD Device TroubleshootingRemote Control Video Audio ChannelsGeneral Specifications When the TV’s Speaker is set to OffAvailability of optional accessories depends on stock Index Jump buttonLabel Channels Label Video Inputs Lamp LEDPage

KDF-E42A10, KDF-E50A10 specifications

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