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Making Video Connections

4 Programming the

KDE-37XS955
KDE-42XS955
KDE-50XS955

Quick Setup Guide

Please follow the steps to setup your TV:

Your TV includes several types of video inputs. Use the inputs that are available on your components that provide the best video performance, as described in right.

Best Video Performance
Connector typeHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)Component videoSVIDEO Composite video RF/Coaxial

Remote Control

The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment.
Sony EquipmentProgrammable Code Number
DVD/VCR

601

(Sony Dream System)
SAT/Cable

801

(Sony Satellite Receiver)

If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedures to

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Additional Connections

For best audio performance, connect your digital audio components using either digital optical or digital coaxial audio connections. Depending on which components are in your system, you may need to complete additional connections. For example, if you have a satellite receiver, you’ll need to connect the satellite antenna. If you have an AV receiver, you’ll need to connect speakers.

program the remote control.Note

The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used with this remote control.

Using the code list below, find the three-digit code number for the manufacturer of your equipment. (If more than one code number is listed, use the number listed first.)

Checking theConnecting Your TVRunning InitialProgramming
Supplied Accessories(See reverse side)Setupthe Remote Control
If your product is not working properlyDO NOT RETURN TO THE STORE.For service and technical assistance

Call our Customer Information Service Center (Toll Free): 1-800-222-SONY (7669) for US residents.

1-877-899-SONY (7669) for Canadian residents.Sony Corporation © 2004 Printed in Japan

1 Checking the

2 Connecting Your TV

Supplied Accessories

 

Note

The connection diagrams shown in the reverse side are recommendations only; other possible solutions may exist. Connections that include an AV receiver can often be very complex, so check your AV receiver’s instruction manual for additional details.

Activating CableCARD™ Service
Before you can use

 

R-AUDIO(MONO-

) VIDEO

S VIDEO

 

 

L

 

 

CableCARD™ service,

(1080i/720p/48

 

4

 

R-AUDIO -L

Y

 

 

 

HD/DV

 

 

you need to insert the

 

 

 

5

CableCARD

R-AUDIO -L

Y

PBPR

CableCARD™ (supplied

 

 

HD/DVD IN

 

 

(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

by your cable provider)

 

CableCARD

 

 

and activate the service,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

as described in right.

 

 

 

 

 

KDE-37/42XS955

KDE-50XS955

Note

Inserting the CableCARD™ incorrectly may result in permanent damage to the card and the TV.

3 Running Initial Setup

5

DVD/ SAT/ POWERMUTING VCR CABLEMODETV/PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY VIDEO

3

4

GUIDE FAVORITES MENUTOP MENU

1, 2

POWER

SOUND

/TV/SAT

ANT

SAVING

MODE

 

 

 

GUIDE

RESET

 

MTS/SAP

JUMP

1

1Press the DVD/VCR (FUNCTION) and RESET buttons simultaneously, or press the SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION) and RESET buttons simultaneously. DVD/VCR and SAT/CABLE buttons flash.

2Press the function button you want to program.

To program a cable box or a satellite receiver Press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION).

To program video equipment Press DVD/VCR (FUNCTION).

3Enter the three-digit manufacturer’s code number using the 0-9 buttons.

4Press ENT (enter).

5To check if the code number works, aim the TV’s remote control at the equipment and press DVD/ VCR and/or SAT/CABLE (POWER) that corre- sponds with that equipment. If it responds, the programming is completed. If not, try using the other codes listed for that manufacturer.

Tips

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment.

If you enter a new code number, the code number you previously entered at that setting is erased.

Manufacturer’s CodesDVD Players
ManufacturerCode
Aiwa*

338, 344

Audio Dynamic

314, 337

Manufacturer

Code

Scott

312, 313, 321, 335,

 

323, 324, 325, 326

Remote control (RM-Y1004) (1) and size AA batteries (2)

AC power cord (1)
• AC plug holder (1)• Cleaning cloth (1)
• Cable band (1)• Operating Instructions (1)
• Cable band screw (1)• Quick Setup Guide (1)
• AC cord clamp (1)• Warranty Card (1)
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control

Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the remote control’s battery compartment.

•Review the following chart to determine which diagram to use to connect the components in your system:

For these components

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See reverse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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•See the “Cables Required” chart that appears with the diagram to determine which cables you’ll need. You may need to purchase extra accessories, such as cables and splitters, depending on the components you plan to connect.

•Turn off and unplug all components before making connections. •If you are connecting a digital cable box, you’ll need a special bidirectional splitter that’s compatible with your cable box. Contact

your cable provider for details.

1

Press POWER to turn on the TV.

 

 

 

The Initial Setup screen appears.

 

 

2

Press Vor vto select the on-screen display language. Then press

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The message “Start auto program now?” appears.

 

3

Press Vor v to select “Yes”, then press

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Auto Program automatically creates a list of receivable channels. When finished, the lowest numbered channel is displayed.

To run Auto Program again at a later timesUse the Auto Program feature in the operating instructions.To add individual digital channelssUse the Digital Channels feature in the operating instructions.NoteAuto Program may take up to 50 minutes or more to complete.A progress bar is displayed while the channel list is being created.

Manufacturer

Code

Sony

751

General Electric

755

Hitachi

758

JVC

756

Magnavox

757

Mitsubishi

761

Panasonic

753

Philips

757

Pioneer

752

RCA/PROSCAN

755

Samsung

758

Toshiba

754

Zenith

760

DVD ChangersManufacturer CodeSony765Panasonic766DVD/VCR Combo Units

Manufacturer

Code

Sony

767

Zenith

768

Toshiba

773

Samsung

774

JVC

775

Broksonic

776

Panasonic

777

HDD/DVD Combo Units

Manufacturer

Code

Sony

770, 771, 772

5.1ch DVD AV System

Manufacturer

Code

Sony (DAV)

601, 602, 603, 604

AV Receivers

Manufacturer Code

Sony764VCRs

Manufacturer

Code

Sony

301, 302, 303

Admiral (M. Ward)

327

Broksonic

319, 317

Canon

309, 308

Citizen

332

Craig

302, 332

Curtis Mathes

304, 338, 309

Daewoo

341, 312, 309

DBX

314, 336, 337

Dimensia

304

Emerson

319, 320, 316, 317,

 

318, 341

Fisher

330, 335

Funai

338

General Electric

329, 304, 309

Go Video

322, 339, 340

Goldstar

332

Hitachi

306, 304, 305, 338

Instant Replay

309, 308

JC Penney

309, 305, 304, 330,

 

314, 336, 337

JVC

314, 336, 337, 345,

 

346, 347

Kenwood

314, 336, 332, 337

LG

332

LXI (SEARS)

332, 305, 330, 335,

 

338

Magnavox

308, 309, 310

Marantz

314, 336, 337

Marta

332

Memorex

309, 335

Minolta

305, 304

Mitsubishi/MGA

323, 324, 325, 326

Multitech

325, 338, 321

NEC

314, 336, 337

Olympic

309, 308

Optimus

327

Orion

317

Panasonic

308, 309, 306, 307

Pentax

305, 304

Philco

308, 309

Philips

308, 309, 310

Pioneer

308

Quasar

308, 309, 306

RCA/PROSCAN

304, 305, 308, 309,

 

311, 312, 313, 310,

 

329

Realistic

309, 330, 328, 335,

 

324, 338

Sansui

314

Samsung

322, 313, 321

Sanyo

330, 335

Sharp

327,

328

Signature 2000 (M.Ward) 338,

327

SV 2000

338

 

Sylvania

308, 309, 338, 310

Symphonic

338

 

Tashiro

332

 

Tatung

314, 336, 337

Teac

314, 336, 338, 337

Technics

309,

308

Toshiba

312,

311

Wards

327, 328, 335, 331,

 

332

 

Yamaha

314, 330, 336, 337

Zenith

331

 

Cable Boxes

Manufacturer

Code

Sony

230

Hamlin/Regal

222, 223, 224, 225,

 

226

Jerrold, G.I.

201, 202, 203, 204,

 

205, 206, 207, 208,

 

218, 222

Oak

227, 228, 229

Panasonic

219, 220, 221

Pioneer

214, 215

Scientific Atlanta

209, 210, 211

Tocom

216, 217

Zenith

212, 213

Satellite Receivers

Manufacturer

Code

Sony

801

Dish Network

810

Echostar

810

General Electric

802

Hitachi

805

Hughes

804

Mitsubishi

809

Panasonic

803

RCA/PROSCAN

802, 808

Toshiba

806, 807

*If an Aiwa VCR does not work even though you enter the code for Aiwa, enter the code for Sony instead.