Sony KDL32XBR950, KDL42XBR950 - LCD TV Quick Start Guide

Also See for KDL32XBR950:

Service manual (172 pages)

Operating instructions manual (136 pages)

Specifications (2 pages)

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Checking the Supplied Accessories
2 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control
3 Connecting the Display Unit to the Media Receiver Unit
4 Connecting a Cable or Antenna
5 Tuning Your TV Automatically
6 Programming Your Remote Control
7 Manufacturer's Codes
8 Documents / Resources
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Sony KDL32XBR950, KDL42XBR950 - LCD TV Quick Start Guide

Checking the Supplied Accessories

Remote Control(RM-Y1000)

Two size AA batteries (R06 Type):

Display Interface Cable:

Antenna Cable:

Two AC power cords:

Speaker jack covers (KDL42XBR950 only)
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card
Operating Instructions

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control

Open the battery compartment as illustrated below.
Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E terminals on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.
Close 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.
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.

Connecting the Display Unit to the Media Receiver Unit

Connect the display interface cable (supplied) to the DISPLAY SIGNAL IN jacks, and the AC power cord (supplied) to the AC IN jack of the unit.
When you install KDL42XBR950, use the optional accessories as follows:
- SONY TABLE TOP STAND: SU-P42T2
- SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET: SU-PW2
- SONY FLOATING STAND: SU-PF1

Connect the other end of display interface cable to the media receiver unit's DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT jacks, and connect the media receiver unit's AC power cord (supplied) to the AC IN jack.
Display to the Media Receiver Unit Connection - Step 2

Be sure to use the supplied AC power cords.
When connecting optional components, do not connect the AC power cords to wall outlets until you have completed making all connections.
Do not tighten the screws too much. It may damage the screws.
Do not use damaged cables, such as cables whose connectors are deformed.
Handle the display interface cable with care. This unit may fall and cause injury if accidentally knocked or pulled by the connected cable.
To store the AC power cord and the display interface cable in the stand;
(KDL32XBR950)
See "Storing the AC power cord and the display interface cable into the stand"
(KDL42XBR950)
See the operating instructions for the optional tabletop stand.

Connecting a Cable or Antenna

The way in which you will connect your TV varies, depending on how your home receives a signal (cable, cable box, antenna) and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR or other optional AV equipment. See examples A, B or C to connect your TV. For details on other connection examples, see operating instructions.

Cable or Antenna
For best results, use this connection if you are connecting a cable or an antenna and you;

Do not need a cable box to unscramble channels.
Do not intend to connect a VCR.

For antenna connection, use the supplied antenna cable.

Rear of Media Receiver Unit

When using an indoor antenna, such as rabbit-ear or dipole-antenna, keep the antenna away from the display unit. If not, noise may appear on the screen.

Cable Box and Cable
For best results, use this connection if;

Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels.
You do not have a VCR.

Cable Box, VCR and DVD Player
For best results, use this connection if;

Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels.

Connecting Cable Box, VCR and DVD Player

Tuning Your TV Automatically

Connect the display unit and media receiver unit to wall outlets.
Press POWER to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears.
Press or of the remote control to select the on-screen display language. Then press ENTER of the remote control. The message "Start auto program now?" appears.
Press or of the remote control to select "Yes", then press ENTER of the remote control
Auto Program automatically creates a list of receivable channels. When finished, the lowest numbered channel is displayed.

To run the Auto Program feature at a later time.
To add individual digital channels, use the Digital Channel feature.
The Auto Program feature does not apply for installations that use a cable box for all channel selection.
Auto Program may take up to 30 minutes to complete. A progress bar is displayed while the channel list is being created.

Programming Your Remote Control

The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment.
Beta/ED Beta VCRs: 303, 8mm VCR: 302, VHS VCR: 301, DVD player: 751, i.LINK: 901.

If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to control with the TV's remote control, use the following procedure to program the remote control. The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used with the remote control.

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

Refer to the following list of "Manufacturer's Codes" below and right, and 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.)
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the DVD/VCR, SAT/CABLE or i. LINK indicator lights up.
Press SAT/CABLE for five seconds until the indicator of the selected input flashes.
While the desired indicator is flashing, enter the three-digit manufacturer's code number.
Press ENTER.
You must do step 5 within 10 seconds of step 4, or you must redo steps 4 through 5.
To check if the code number works, aim the remote control at the equipment and press POWER that corresponds with that equipment. If it responds, you are done. If not, try using another code listed for that manufacturer.