Sony KDS-50A2000 Manual

Please contact Sony directly if you have questions on the use of
your television after reading your Quick Setup Guide and manual.
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For further information, see the Operating Instructions supplied with the TV.
Please retain this guide for your future reference.

The signal types make a difference in the picture quality. To get the
best picture quality, consider the signal types and the connection
best suited for that signal type. The chart below shows the different
signal types.

Best Picture Quality
16:9 Aspect Ratio

Over-The-Air Antenna
Digital Cable Subscription
Digital Satellite Subscription

Original TV format
4:3 Aspect Ratio

Over-The-Air Antenna
Cable Subscription

Over-The-Air Antenna
Digital Cable Subscription
Digital Satellite Subscription

Good Picture Quality
Aspect Ratio based on Program

Even with High Definition or Digital Content Subscriptions, not
all content may be available in those formats. Each individual
program will list if it is available in HD format. Contact your local
service provider for details on your service and available
programming.

In order to receive High Definition, you should use HDMI or
component YPbPr video connection to your video equipment or
coaxial to your over-the-air broadcast antenna. Connection using
the yellow composite or S VIDEO will not provide HD quality
signal to your TV.

Your new TV includes various types of audio/video inputs and
jacks. Use the outputs/inputs that are available on your connecting
equipment to provide the best audio/video performance.

•For information on availability of HD programming using an

antenna (HDTV with integrated HD tuner required), visit
www.antennaweb.org

•For an interactive guide on cable requirements and how to connect

audio and video devices, visit www.ceaconnectionsguide.com

Digital audio optical

Analog audio

HDMI connection*

Component
connection

S VIDEO connection

Composite video
connection

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.

* See the Operating Instructions for connection between HDMI to DVI.

 

  

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Use the remote control when following the steps below.

Press 

 to turn on the TV.

The Initial Setup screen appears.

Press 

V/v to highlight the on-screen

display language.
Then press  

.

The message “Start auto program
now?” appears.

Press 

V/v to highlight “Yes” then

press 

 .

Auto Program performed through Initial
Setup will automatically create a list of
receivable channels from both VHF/UHF
antenna and cable TV channels if both
sources are connected.

The remote control is preset to operate most
Sony brand video equipment. Follow the steps
below to program your TV's remote control to
operate non-Sony video equipment.
Find the three-digit code for your equipment
from the “Manufacturer's Codes”.

Press and hold the 

BD/DVD

 , 

DVR/VCR

 or 

SAT/CABLE

 FUNCTION

button you want to program on the remote control
and press the 

 button simultaneously.

The selected FUNCTION button ( 

BD/DVD

 , 

DVR/VCR

 or 

SAT/CABLE

)

will flash.

Enter the three-digit manufacturer’s code number
using the 0-9 buttons while the FUNCTION button
is lit. If the code is not entered within 10 seconds,
you must start again from step 1.

Press the   button while the FUNCTION button is
lit.

When the programming is correct, the selected
FUNCTION button blinks twice, and when not,
blinks five times.

Aim your TV’s remote control at the equipment,
and press the green 

 button. If you can turn the

equipment on and off by using the remote control,
then the programming is complete. If not, try the
next code listed.

Depending on the broadcast signal or the way the DVD disc is formatted,
you may see bars on the screen or stretched images.
Press the WIDE button repeatedly to cycle through different screen
modes and select the mode that best meets your TV viewing.

This button provides an alternate way to access some of the features.
It also provides direct access to some of the “Settings” menu options.
The menus you can select may vary depending on the input signal.

This button allows you to easily navigate to the most convenient TV
functions shown below: External Inputs, Favorites, last viewed TV
channel from Antenna or Cable, and Settings.
The Settings option enables you to make adjustments and customize
settings for Picture, Sound, Screen, Channel, Parental Lock and more.

Shown above is a high-definition signal with wide mode (16:9 aspect ratio). A high-
definition signal fills the screen with a crisp, clear picture with no ghosting and less noise.

Shown below is a standard-definition signal with 4:3 aspect ratio. The picture is fine with
the Normal mode, but not as good as the high-definition signal. When a standard-definition
signal is viewed in the Zoom or Wide Zoom mode, you can enjoy an enlarged picture on
your TV screen, but picture quality may vary.

This TV performs best with high-definition signals. Be sure to read the “Considering the
Signal Types” section on this page.

Periodic replacement of the projection lamp will maintain the picture
quality.
Refer to the “Replacing the Lamp” section of the Operating Instructions.

The illustrations below highlight the differences between high-
definition and standard-definition signals.