Sony KDF-E50A10 Quick Setup Guide
KDF-E42A10
KDF-E50A10
KDF-E50A10
Sony Corporation © 2005 Printed in U.S.A.
2-597-545-11(1)
Quick Setup Guide
Connecting Your TV
(See reverse side)
(See reverse side)
Programming
the Remote Control
the Remote Control
Running Initial Setup
For further information, see the operating instruction supplied with the TV.
Please retain this guide for your future reference.
Please retain this guide for your future reference.
Please follow the steps to setup your TV:
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Projection Lamp:
Periodic replacement of the projection lamp
will maintain the picture quality.
See Replacement Lamp section of the manual.
See Replacement Lamp section of the manual.
Wide Mode:
Selecting appropriate screen mode will increase
enjoyment of your TV viewing.
When watching a Standard Definition source (4:3 aspect
ratio) on this TV, you will see bars on both the left and right
sides of the screen. Press the WIDE button on your remote to
cycle through different screen modes to fill the screen in
various ways. (Wide Zoom enlarges the center, Normal is
how your TV receives the signal, Full stretches horizontally
and Zoom enlarges the image proportionately to fill the
screen.)
ratio) on this TV, you will see bars on both the left and right
sides of the screen. Press the WIDE button on your remote to
cycle through different screen modes to fill the screen in
various ways. (Wide Zoom enlarges the center, Normal is
how your TV receives the signal, Full stretches horizontally
and Zoom enlarges the image proportionately to fill the
screen.)
When watching a High Definition source (16:9 aspect ratio)
on this TV, you will see screen filled with a image. Press 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.)
on this TV, you will see screen filled with a image. Press 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 Using WIDE Button section
of the manual.
Normal mode is not available. See Using WIDE Button section
of the manual.
If you feel the images on the screen is stretched, press the WIDE button to select a
different screen mode.
different screen mode.
Notes on your new TV
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 and/or antenna” appears. This may require 50+ minutes for
completion and “Start auto program now?” appears.
cable and/or 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.
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.
will display the total number of analog channels and the total
number of digital channels found.
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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.
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Best Audio/Video
Performance
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.
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 in 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.
the TV.
The connection diagrams shown in 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.
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Connecting Your TV
Programming the Remote Control
The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment.
Sony Equipment
Programmable Code Number
DVR
772
DVD/VCR
601 (Sony Dream System)
SAT/CABLE
801 (Sony Satellite Receiver)
Follow the steps below to program your TV’s remote control to
operate the non-Sony video equipment.
operate the non-Sony video equipment.
Find the three-digit code for your equipment from the
“Manufacturer’s Codes” listed on right. If more than one code
number is listed, try entering from the code listed first.
“Manufacturer’s Codes” listed on right. If more than one code
number is listed, try entering from the code listed first.
1
Press and hold the
,
or
FUNCTION
button you want to program on the remote control and
press the
press the
button simultaneously.
The selected FUNCTION button (
,
or
)
will flash.
2
Enter the three-digit manufacturer’s code number
using the 0-9 buttons while the button is lit. If code is
not entered within 10 seconds, you must perform the
step 1 again.
using the 0-9 buttons while the button is lit. If code is
not entered within 10 seconds, you must perform the
step 1 again.
3
Press button.
When programmed correctly, the selected FUNCTION
button will flash twice, and when not, it flashes five
times.
When programmed correctly, the selected FUNCTION
button will flash twice, and when not, it flashes five
times.
To check if the code works
Aim your TV’s remote control at the equipment, and press
the green
Aim your TV’s remote control at the equipment, and press
the green
button. If the equipment responds, the
programming is completed. If not, try the next code listed.
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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.
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.
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Manufacturer’s codes
DVD Players
Manufacturer
Code
Sony
751
General Electric
755
Hitachi
758
JVC
756
Magnavox
757
Mitsubishi
761
Panasonic
753
Philips
757
Pioneer
752, 778
RCA/PROSCAN
755
Samsung
758
Toshiba
754
Zenith
760
DVD Changers
Manufacturer
Code
Sony
765
Panasonic
766
DVD/VCR Combo Units
Manufacturer
Code
Sony
767
Broksonic
776
JVC
775
Panasonic
777
Samsung
774
Toshiba
773
Zenith
768
HDD/DVD Combo Units
Manufacturer
Code
Sony
772, 771, 770
5.1ch DVD AV System
Manufacturer
Code
Sony (DAV)
601, 602, 603, 604
AV Receivers
Manufacturer
Code
Sony
764
VCRs
Manufacturer
Code
Sony
301, 302, 303
Admiral (M. Ward)
327
Aiwa*
338, 344
Audio Dynamic
314, 337
Manufacturer
Code
Broksonic
319, 317
Canon
309, 308
Citizen
332
Craig
302, 332
Curtis Mathes
304, 338, 309
Daewoo
341, 312, 309
DBX
314, 336, 337
Dimensia
304
Emerson
319, 320, 316, 317,
318, 341
318, 341
Fisher
330, 335
Funai
338
General Electric
329, 304, 309
Go Video
322, 339, 340
Goldstar
332
Hitachi
306, 304, 305, 338
Instant Replay
309, 308
JC Penney
309, 305, 304, 330,
314, 336, 337
314, 336, 337
JVC
314, 336, 337, 345,
346, 347
346, 347
Kenwood
314, 336, 332, 337
LG
332
LXI (SEARS)
332, 305, 330, 335,
338
338
Magnavox
308, 309, 310
Marantz
314, 336, 337
Marta
332
Memorex
309, 335
Minolta
305, 304
Mitsubishi/MGA
323, 324, 325, 326
Multitech
325, 338, 321
NEC
314, 336, 337
Olympic
309, 308
Optimus
327
Orion
317
Panasonic
308, 309, 306, 307
Pentax
305, 304
Philco
308, 309
Philips
308, 309, 310
Pioneer
308
Quasar
308, 309, 306
RCA/PROSCAN
304, 305, 308, 309,
311, 312, 313, 310,
329
311, 312, 313, 310,
329
Realistic
309, 330, 328, 335,
324, 338
324, 338
Sansui
314
Samsung
322, 313, 321
Sanyo
330, 335
Scott
312, 313, 321, 335,
323, 324, 325, 326
323, 324, 325, 326
Sharp
327, 328
Signature 2000 (M.Ward) 338, 327
SV 2000
338
Manufacturer
Code
Sylvania
308, 309, 338, 310
Symphonic
338
Tashiro
332
Tatung
314, 336, 337
Teac
314, 336, 338, 337
Technics
309, 308
Toshiba
312, 311
Wards
327, 328, 335, 331,
332
332
Yamaha
314, 330, 336, 337
Zenith
331
Cable Boxes
Manufacturer
Code
Sony
230
Hamlin/Regal
222, 223, 224, 225,
226
226
Jerrold/
201, 202, 203, 204,
General Inst./
205, 206, 207, 208,
Motorola
218, 222
Oak
227, 228, 229
Panasonic
219, 220, 221
Pioneer
211, 214, 215
Scientific Atlanta
209, 210, 211
Tocom
216, 217
Zenith
212, 213
Satellite Receivers
Manufacturer
Code
Sony
801
Dish Network
810
Echostar
810
General Electric
802
Hitachi
805
Hughes
804
Mitsubishi
809
Panasonic
803
Philips
811
RCA/PROSCAN
802, 808
Toshiba
806, 807
Samsung
812
* If an Aiwa VCR does not
work even though you enter
the code for Aiwa, enter the
code for Sony instead.
the code for Aiwa, enter the
code for Sony instead.
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:
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:
Connector type
HDMI
(High-Definition Multimedia
Interface)
DVI
(Digital Video Interface)
Will require an adapter to connect to this TV.
Component video
S VIDEO
Composite video
RF/Coaxial
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.
Turn off and unplug all components before making connections.
Connector type
Digital Optical
Digital Coaxial
Will require an adapter
to connect to this TV’s
digital audio input.
to connect to this TV’s
digital audio input.
Analog Audio
PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL
DIGITAL
AUDIO
(OPTICAL
OUT)
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CABLE
DVR
POWER
TV POWER
JUMP
ANT
MTS/SAP
FREEZE
SOUND
PICTURE
TV/SAT
SUR
WIDE
WEGA
VISUAL SEARCH
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VOL
REC
REC PAUSE
REC STOP
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STOP
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