Sony xel-1 Operating Guide
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2. Connecting the TV
You can enjoy high-definition and standard-
definition digital programming (if available in
your area) along with standard-definition analog
programming.
definition digital programming (if available in
your area) along with standard-definition analog
programming.
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• This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital
programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and
external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC).
external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC).
• It is strongly recommended that you connect the
antenna/cable input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to
receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead
cable can be easily affected by radio frequency
interference, resulting in signal degradation.
receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead
cable can be easily affected by radio frequency
interference, resulting in signal degradation.
Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)
Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to
switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna
programming, as indicated below.
switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna
programming, as indicated below.
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• Be sure to set the Cable setting to On or Off in the
Channel settings for the type of input signal you
choose (see page 37).
choose (see page 37).
You can also enjoy high-definition programming
by subscribing to a high-definition cable service or
a high-definition satellite service. Make sure you
connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI
input on the back of your TV.
by subscribing to a high-definition cable service or
a high-definition satellite service. Make sure you
connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI
input on the back of your TV.
Shown with HDMI Connection
Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna
System
System
Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna
System
System
75-ohm coaxial
cable
cable
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF/CABLE input
B
A
Cable
Antenna
A-B RF switch
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF/CABLE input
HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box
DC IN 16V
DMex/SERVICE
STD/DUO
1 IN
2 IN
VHF/
UHF/
CABLE
UHF/
CABLE
HDMI cable
Rear of TV
HD cable box/
HD satellite box
HD satellite box
CATV/
Satellite
antenna
cable
Satellite
antenna
cable