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Quick Setup Guide
For further information, see the operating instruction supplied with the TV.
Please retain this guide for your future reference.
Please follow the steps to setup your TV:
1
Connecting Your TV
(See reverse side)
2
Running Initial Setup
3
Programming
the Remote Control
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2
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.
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.
When Initial Setup is complete, the TV
will display the total number of analog channels and the total
number of digital channels found.
4
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.
1
Connecting Your TV
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:
Best Audio/Video
Performance
Connector type
Connector type
PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL
HDMI
Digital Optical
DIGITAL
AUDIO
(OPTICAL
OUT)
(High-Definition Multimedia
Digital Coaxial
Interface)
Will require an adapter
DVI
(Digital Video Interface)
to connect to this TV's
digital audio input.
Will require an adapter to connect to this TV.
Analog Audio
Component video
S VIDEO
Composite video
RF/Coaxial
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.
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.
3
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.
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.
MUTING
TV/VIDEO
POWER TV POWER
1
Press and hold the
,
or
FUNCTION
1
DVD/
SAT/
DVR
VCR
CABLE
TV
button you want to program on the remote control and
press the
button simultaneously.
2
3
ENT
The selected FUNCTION button (
,
JUMP
ANT
MTS/SAP
FREEZE
will flash.
SOUND
PICTURE
TV/SAT
WIDE
SUR
1
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
PREV
REPLAY
ADVANCE
NEXT
step 1 again.
PLAY
3
VISUAL SEARCH
PAUSE
STOP
Press
button.
VOL
CH
When programmed correctly, the selected FUNCTION
button will flash twice, and when not, it flashes five
REC
REC PAUSE
REC STOP
times.
TOP MENU MENU
F1
F2
To check if the code works
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.
TV
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.
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.
PC
PC
HD DVR
Manufacturer's codes
Manufacturer
Code
Broksonic
319, 317
DVD Players
Canon
309, 308
Manufacturer
Code
Citizen
332
Craig
302, 332
Sony
751
Curtis Mathes
304, 338, 309
General Electric
755
Daewoo
341, 312, 309
Hitachi
758
DBX
314, 336, 337
JVC
756
Dimensia
304
Magnavox
757
Emerson
319, 320, 316, 317,
Mitsubishi
761
318, 341
Panasonic
753
Fisher
330, 335
Philips
757
Funai
338
Pioneer
752, 778
General Electric
329, 304, 309
RCA/PROSCAN
755
Go Video
322, 339, 340
Samsung
758
Goldstar
332
Toshiba
754
Hitachi
306, 304, 305, 338
Zenith
760
Instant Replay
309, 308
JC Penney
309, 305, 304, 330,
DVD Changers
314, 336, 337
Manufacturer
Code
JVC
314, 336, 337, 345,
346, 347
Sony
765
Kenwood
314, 336, 332, 337
Panasonic
766
LG
332
LXI (SEARS)
332, 305, 330, 335,
DVD/VCR Combo Units
338
or
)
Manufacturer
Code
Magnavox
308, 309, 310
Sony
767
Marantz
314, 336, 337
Marta
332
Broksonic
776
Memorex
309, 335
JVC
775
Panasonic
777
Minolta
305, 304
Mitsubishi/MGA
323, 324, 325, 326
Samsung
774
Multitech
325, 338, 321
Toshiba
773
Zenith
768
NEC
314, 336, 337
Olympic
309, 308
HDD/DVD Combo Units
Optimus
327
Orion
317
Manufacturer
Code
Panasonic
308, 309, 306, 307
Sony
772, 771, 770
Pentax
305, 304
Philco
308, 309
5.1ch DVD AV System
Philips
308, 309, 310
Manufacturer
Code
Pioneer
308
Sony (DAV)
601, 602, 603, 604
Quasar
308, 309, 306
RCA/PROSCAN
304, 305, 308, 309,
311, 312, 313, 310,
AV Receivers
329
Manufacturer
Code
Realistic
309, 330, 328, 335,
324, 338
Sony
764
Sansui
314
VCRs
Samsung
322, 313, 321
Sanyo
330, 335
Manufacturer
Code
Scott
312, 313, 321, 335,
Sony
301, 302, 303
323, 324, 325, 326
Admiral (M. Ward)
327
Sharp
327, 328
Aiwa*
338, 344
Signature 2000 (M.Ward) 338, 327
Audio Dynamic
314, 337
SV 2000
338
Notes on your new TV
Manufacturer
Code
Projection Lamp: Periodic replacement of the projection lamp
Sylvania
308, 309, 338, 310
will maintain the picture quality.
Symphonic
338
See Replacement Lamp section of the manual.
Tashiro
332
Tatung
314, 336, 337
Teac
314, 336, 338, 337
Wide Mode: Selecting appropriate screen mode will increase
Technics
309, 308
Toshiba
312, 311
enjoyment of your TV viewing.
Wards
327, 328, 335, 331,
332
Yamaha
314, 330, 336, 337
When watching a Standard Definition source (4:3 aspect
Zenith
331
ratio) on this TV, you will see bars on both the left and right
Cable Boxes
sides of the screen. Press the WIDE button on your remote to
Manufacturer
Code
cycle through different screen modes to fill the screen in
Sony
230
various ways. (Wide Zoom enlarges the center, Normal is
Hamlin/Regal
222, 223, 224, 225,
226
how your TV receives the signal, Full stretches horizontally
Jerrold/
201, 202, 203, 204,
General Inst./
205, 206, 207, 208,
and Zoom enlarges the image proportionately to fill the
Motorola
218, 222
Oak
227, 228, 229
screen.)
Panasonic
219, 220, 221
Pioneer
211, 214, 215
Scientific Atlanta
209, 210, 211
When watching a High Definition source (16:9 aspect ratio)
Tocom
216, 217
on this TV, you will see screen filled with a image. Press the
Zenith
212, 213
WIDE button on your remote to toggle through different
Satellite Receivers
screen modes, especially zooming in to the center of the
Manufacturer
Code
screen. (Wide Zoom enlarges the center, Full displays the
Sony
801
Dish Network
810
image at its original size, Zoom enlarges the image
Echostar
810
proportionately to fill the screen.)
General Electric
802
Hitachi
805
Hughes
804
When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i formatted signal, the
Mitsubishi
809
Panasonic
803
Normal mode is not available. See Using WIDE Button section
Philips
811
of the manual.
RCA/PROSCAN
802, 808
Toshiba
806, 807
Samsung
812
* If an Aiwa VCR does not
work even though you enter
If you feel the images on the screen is stretched, press the WIDE button to select a
the code for Aiwa, enter the
different screen mode.
code for Sony instead.
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