Sony KDL-26M4000 User Guide
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3. Connecting the TV
Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)
• It is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna/cable input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to
receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio frequency interference,
resulting in signal degradation.
resulting in signal degradation.
Cable and VHF/UHF (or VHF only)
If you want to watch both cable and antenna (over-the-air) programming, you will need to use an optional A-
B RF Switch (not supplied) to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as shown.
B RF Switch (not supplied) to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as shown.
You can also enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to high-definition cable service or high-
definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, connect these components to your TV via the
HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your TV.
definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, connect these components to your TV via the
HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your TV.
Cable System and/or VHF/UHF
• Be sure to set Cable setting to On or Off in Channel menu for the type of input signal you choose (see page 33 for
more details).
HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box
75-ohm coaxial cable
(not supplied)
Rear of TV
CABLE/ANTENNA input
B
A
A-B RF
Switch
Rear of TV
CABLE/ANTENNA input
Cable
Antenna
IN
1
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
(MONO)
L
R
S VIDEO
SE RV IC E
ON LY
PC IN
COMPONENT IN
(1080i/720p/480p/480i)
Y
P
B
P
R
L
R
L
R
A UDIO OUT
(FIX )
RGB
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
(COAXIAL)
2
1
1
2
L
R
A UDI O
HD cable box/HD satellite box
Rear of TV
HDMI cable
Shown with HDMI Connection
CATV/
Satellite
antenna cable
Satellite
antenna cable