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Sony KDS-R50XBR1 Quick Setup Manual
Sony KDS-R50XBR1 Quick Setup Manual

Sony KDS-R50XBR1 Quick Setup Manual

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Quick Setup Guide

For further information, see the operating instruction supplied with the TV.
Please retain this guide for your future reference.
Please follow these steps to setup your TV:
1
Connecting Your TV
(See reverse side)
2
Running Initial Setup
3
Programming
the Remote Control
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2
Running Initial Setup
1
Press
to turn on the TV.
The Initial Setup screen appears.
2
Press V or v to highlight the on-screen
display language. Then press
.
The message "First please connect
cable/antenna" appears. This may require 50+ minutes for
completion and "Start auto program now?" appears.
3
Press
(Yes) to start Initial Setup.
Initial Setup automatically creates a list of
receivable channels from both VHF/UHF
antenna and cable TV channels if both
sources are connected.
When Initial Setup is complete, the TV
will display the total number of analog channels and the total
number of digital channels found.
4
Press
to exit this screen.
To run Auto Program again at a later time
Refer to the manual on "Initial Setup" and "Auto Program" sections.
1
Connecting Your TV
Making Audio/Video Connections
Your new TV includes various types of video inputs and two types
of audio jacks; composite-RCA type and digital audio (optical).
Use the outputs/inputs that are available on your components that
provide the best video/audio performances:
Best Audio/Video
Performance
Connector type
Connector type
PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL
HDMI
Digital Optical
DIGITAL
AUDIO
(OPTICAL
OUT)
(High-Definition Multimedia
Digital Coaxial
Interface)
Will require an adapter
DVI
(Digital Visual Interface)
to connect to this TV's
digital audio input.
Will require an adapter to connect to this TV.
Analog Audio
Component video
S VIDEO
Composite video
RF/Coaxial
Activating CableCARD™ Service
Before you can use CableCARD service, you need to insert the
CableCARD device (supplied by your cable provider) and activate
the service.
Inserting the CableCARD incorrectly may result in permanent damage to the card and
the TV.
The connection diagrams shown on the reverse side are
recommendations only; other possible solutions may
exist. Connections that include an AV receiver can often
be complex, so check your AV receiver's instruction
manual for additional details.
See the "Cables Required" chart that appears with the
diagram to determine which cables you'll need.
Depending on the components you plan to connect, you
may need to purchase extra cables.
3

Programming the Remote Control

The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment.
Sony Equipment
Programmable Code Number
DVD/VCR
751 (Sony Dream System)
SAT/CABLE
801 (Sony Satellite Receiver)
i.LINK
901 (Sony DVD Player (i.LINK))
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
program the remote control.
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.)
2
1
Press
repeatedly until the DVD/VCR, SAT/
1
CABLE or i.LINK indicator lights up.
2
Press
for five seconds until the
3
indicator of the selected input flashes.
4
3
While the desired indicator is flashing, enter the
three-digit manufacturer's code number.
4
Press
.
To check if the code works
Aim your TV's remote control at the equipment, and press
the
button. If the equipment responds, the
programming is completed. If not, try the next code listed.
If no code is input within the above specified time, or an invalid or incorrect code
number is input, the remote control automatically goes back to the previous setting.
In some cases, you may not be able to program your remote control to operate other
equipment. In such cases, use the equipment's own remote control.
Removing the batteries or dead batteries may cause the programmed codes to be lost
and revert back to the factory setting. Reprogramming the codes may be necessary.
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.
DVD
PC
VCR
Player
CableCARD
(optional)
DVD
PC
Cable Box
VCR
Player
Satellite Receiver
AV Receiver
DVD
Cable Box
VCR
Player
Satellite Receiver
DVD
HD Cable Box
Player
AV Receiver
HD Sat Receiver
Digital Recorder
HD Cable Box
DVD
HD Sat Receiver
VCR
Player
HD DVR
Cable Box
VCR
Sony
Satellite Receiver
Dream System
Manufacturer's codes
Cable Boxes
Manufacturer
Code
Instant Replay
308, 309
Manufacturer
DVD Players
JC Penney
304, 305, 309, 314,
Sony
330, 336, 337
Manufacturer
Code
Hamlin/Regal
JVC
314, 336, 337, 345,
Sony
751
346, 347
Jerrold/
Sony (i.LINK)
901
Kenwood
314, 332, 336, 337
General Inst./
General Electric
755
LG
332
Motorola
Hitachi
758
LXI (SEARS)
305, 330, 332, 335,
Oak
JVC
756
338
Panasonic
Magnavox
757
Magnavox
308, 309, 310
Pioneer
Mitsubishi
761
Marantz
314, 336, 337
Scientific Atlanta
Oritron
759
Marta
332
Tocom
Panasonic
753
Memorex
309, 335
Zenith
Philips
757
Minolta
304, 305
Pioneer
752, 778
Mitsubishi/MGA
323, 324, 325, 326
Satellite Receivers
RCA/PROSCAN
755
Multitech
321, 325, 338
Manufacturer
Samsung
758
NEC
314, 336, 337
Sony
Toshiba
754
Olympic
308, 309
Dish Network
Zenith
760
Optimus
327
Echostar
Orion
317
Laserdisc Players
General Electric
Panasonic
306, 307, 308, 309
Hitachi
Pentax
304, 305
Manufacturer
Code
Hughes
Philco
308, 309
Sony
701
Mitsubishi
Philips
308, 309, 310
Panasonic
704, 710
Panasonic
Pioneer
308
Pioneer
702
RCA/PROSCAN
Quasar
306, 308, 309
Toshiba
RCA/PROSCAN
304, 305, 308, 309,
VCRs
310, 311, 312, 313,
Manufacturer
Code
329
Realistic
309, 324, 328, 330,
Sony
301, 302, 303
335, 338
* If an Aiwa VCR does not
Admiral (M. Ward)
327
Sansui
314
work even though you enter
Aiwa*
338, 344
Samsung
313, 321, 322
Audio Dynamic
314, 337
the code for Aiwa, enter the
Sanyo
330, 335
Broksonic
317, 319
code for Sony instead.
Scott
312, 313, 321, 323,
Canon
308, 309
324, 325, 326, 335
Citizen
332
Sharp
327, 328
Craig
302, 332
Signature 2000 (M.Ward) 327, 338
Criterion
315
SV 2000
338
Curtis Mathes
304, 309, 338
Sylvania
308, 309, 310, 338
Daewoo
309, 312, 341
Symphonic
338
DBX
314, 336, 337
Tashiro
332
Dimensia
304
Tatung
314, 336, 337
Emerson
316, 317, 318, 319,
Teac
314, 336, 337, 338
320, 341
Technics
308, 309
Fisher
330, 335
Toshiba
311, 312
Funai
338
Wards
327, 328, 331, 332,
General Electric
304, 309, 329
335
Go Video
322, 339, 340
Yamaha
314, 330, 336, 337
Goldstar
332
Zenith
331
Hitachi
304, 305, 306, 338
Notes on your new TV
Projection Lamp: Periodic replacement of the projection lamp
Code
will maintain the picture quality.
230
See the "Replacing the Lamp" section of the manual.
222, 223, 224, 225,
226
201, 202, 203, 204,
205, 206, 207, 208,
Wide Mode: Selecting the appropriate screen mode will increase
218
enjoyment of your TV viewing.
227, 228, 229
219, 220, 221
211, 214, 215
When watching a Standard Definition source (4:3 aspect
209, 210, 211
216, 217
ratio) on this TV, you will see bars on both the left and right
212, 213
sides of the screen. Press the WIDE button on your remote to
cycle through different screen modes to fill the screen in
Code
various ways. (Wide Zoom enlarges the center, Normal is
801
how your TV receives the signal, Full stretches horizontally
810
810
and Zoom enlarges the image proportionately to fill the
802
screen.)
805
804
809
When watching a High Definition source (16:9 aspect ratio)
803
802, 808
on this TV, you will see the screen filled with an image. Press
806, 807
the WIDE button on your remote to toggle through different
screen modes, especially zooming in to the center of the
screen. (Wide Zoom enlarges the center, Full displays the
image at its original size, Zoom enlarges the image
proportionately to fill the screen.)
When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i formatted signal, the
Normal mode is not available. See the "Using the WIDE
Button" section of the manual.
If you feel the images on the screen are stretched, press the WIDE button to select a
different screen mode.

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