Sony Kdf 50e2010 Operating Instructions

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About Using HDMI 
to DVI AdapterIf you are connecting equipment with DVI connector with this TV, you will 
need to use an adapter. You can use an HDMI-to-DVI cable or an HDMI 
adapter (not supplied). Both are available from your local electronics store.
When you use the adapter, you will also need to use separate audio cables 
for sound as DVI connector is for video signals only.
About Using 
S VIDEOIf the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack 
(shown at left), you can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture 
quality (compared to an A/V cable). Because S VIDEO carries only 
the video signal, you also need to connect audio cables for sound, as 
shown below.
Example of an S VIDEO Connection
HDMI-to-DVI cable
Audio cableHDMI adapter
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S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIOL 
(MONO)
R
VIDEO IN
Cables are often 
color-coded to connectors. 
Connect red to red, 
white to white, etc.
Rear of TV
S VIDEO cable
Equipment with S VIDEO
Audio cable
 
						

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Basic Connections
The way in which you connect your TV will vary, depending on how your 
home receives a signal (antenna and satellite; cable and cable box) and 
whether or not you plan to connect a VCR.
If you are connecting a VCR
❑
See the connections described on pages 30 and 31.
If You Are ConnectingSee Page
Cable System and/or VHF/UHF Antenna 
System23
HD Cable Box/ HD Satellite Box
Equipment with DVI Connection
Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna
Equipment with Digital Audio (Optical)24
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Cable System 
and/or VHF/UHF 
Antenna SystemConnecting a cable system and/or an external VHF/UHF antenna to the 
VHF/UHF input and or CABLE will allow you to enjoy high definition and 
standard definition digital programming (if available in your area) along 
with the standard definition analog programming
To switch between the VHF/UHF (antenna) input and the CABLE input, 
press the ANT button on the remote control.
✍This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming 
for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna 
(ATSC).
✍Do not use an indoor antenna, which is especially susceptible to 
radio noise.
Rear of TV
75-ohm Coaxial cable
75-ohm Coaxial cable
ENT
RETURNTOOLS
JUMP ANT FREEZE
SOUND
PICTURE
WIDEMODESURROUND
ANT button
 
						

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HD Cable Box/
HD Satellite BoxYou 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.
zThe HDMI jack 
provides both video 
and audio signals, so it 
is not necessary to 
connect an audio cable. 
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S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIOL 
(MONO)
R
L R
AUDIOY
AU DIO
OUT(VAR/FIX)
PB
PR
L
R
VIDEO INHD/DVD IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i)
SERVICE
ONLYDIGITAL  AUDIO
(OPTICAL)  OUT
PCM/DOLBY  DIGITAL
VHF/UHF
CABLE
OUT
IN
Rear of TV
AUDIO-RAUDIO-L 
Y
P
B
PR
Cable/
Satellite
HDMI cable
High Definition Cable Box/High Definition Satellite BoxOr connection
with component
cable
✍Component video (YPBPR) or HDMI connection is necessary to 
view 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i formats. Note that this TV displays 
all format types of picture in TV’s panel resolution of 1,280 × 720.
 
						

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Equipment with DVI 
ConnectionDisconnect all power sources before making any connections.
If you are connecting with DVI-HDTV output, you can connect to the TV’s 
HDMI IN (Video 6) jack by using an HDMI-to-DVI cable or an adapter 
(both not supplied).
✍When using a HDMI-to-DVI cable or an adapter, be sure to connect 
the DVI output connector first; then connect to the HDMI input on 
your TV.
Cables are often 
color-coded to connectors. 
Connect red to red, 
white to white, etc.
zWhen connecting to a 
DVI output, audio cable 
must be used 
simultaneously for the 
audio signal. DVI carries 
video signal only.
DVI-HDTV
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L R
AUDIO
Rear of TV
HDMI-to-DVI cable 
or adapter
Audio cable Equipment with DVI output
AUDIO-R
AUDIO-L
 
						

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Satellite Receiver 
and Cable/Antenna❑SAT signals are selected by the SAT Box connected to the VIDEO 
INPUT. TV signals are selected from the signal connected to the 
CABLE input.
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.
1Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s 
SATELLITE IN jack.
2Use A/V and S VIDEO cables to connect the satellite receiver’s AUDIO 
and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks.
3Use a coaxial cable to connect your cable to the TV’s CABLE jack, or 
your antenna to the TV’s VHF/UHF jacks.
✍If your satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO 
cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 
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S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIOL 
(MONO)
R
VIDEO IN
VHF/UHF
CABLE
Satellite receiver
A/V cableRear of TV
VIDEO
Satellite 
antenna 
cable S VIDEO
S VIDEO cable
Cables are often 
color-coded to connectors. 
Connect red to red, 
white to white, etc.
AUDIO-L
AUDIO-R Coaxial cable
 
						

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Equipment with 
Digital Audio 
(Optical)Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.
You can use the TVs DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT jack to connect a 
digital audio device that is PCM/Dolby Digital compatible, such as an audio 
amplifier.
Using an optical audio cable, connect the devices OPTICAL IN jack to the 
TVs DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT jack.
OPTICAL
IN
LINE
OUT
L AUDIO RLINE
IN
DIGITAL  AUDIO
(OPTICAL)  OUT
PCM/DOLBY  DIGITAL
Optical audio cable Rear of TV
Audio amplifier
 
						

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Setting Up the Channel List
After you finish connecting the TV, you can run the Initial Setup to create a 
list of available analog and digital channels. The Initial Setup screen appears 
when you turn on the TV for the first time after hooking it up. If you choose 
to set up the channels at a later time, select the Auto Program option to scan 
available channels (see page 66).
Using Initial SetupTo run Initial Setup the first time you turn on your TV
1Press   to turn on the TV. 
The Initial Setup screen appears.
2Press 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.
3Press V or 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.
To run Auto Program at a later time
1Select Settings in MENU, and then go to Channel settings.
2Select Auto Program then select Start.
✍The Auto Program setup in the initial setup does not apply for 
installations that use a cable box for all channel selection.
✍Auto Program may take a while (20 to 50 minutes) to complete. A 
progress bar is displayed while available channels are being 
scanned. If you cancel the Auto Program before all receivable 
channels are scanned, you may want to perform the task later (see 
“To run Auto Program at a later time”  below).
✍If you selected “No” during the Initial Setup, the Initial Setup 
message will appear each time you turn on the TV as a reminder 
until you complete the Auto Program.
✍Auto Program will create a list of receivable channels for the 
current input (VHF/UHF antenna or CABLE). You will be required to 
run Auto Program for each RF input to create a list of available 
channels from both inputs.
TV POWER
 
						

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Connecting Optional Equipment
You can connect a variety of optional equipment to your TV. This section 
provides some of the individual connections you can make. For multiple 
connections, please refer to the Quick Setup Guide.
 If You Are ConnectingSee Page
VCR and Cable30
VCR and Cable Box31
DVD Player with Component Video Connectors33
DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors34
Personal Computer35
Camcorder or Video Game Equipment36
Audio Receiver37
 
						

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VCR and CableUse this hookup if:
❑You have cable TV that does not require a cable box.
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.
1Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter.
2Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the output jack of the splitter to 
the TV’s CABLE jack.
3Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitters other output jack to the 
VCR’s input jack.
4Use A/V and S VIDEO cables to connect the VCR’s AUDIO and 
S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks.
✍If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable 
(yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 
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S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIOL 
(MONO)
RY
AUD I O
OUT(VA R / F I X)
PB
PR
L
R
VIDEO INHD/DVD IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i)
VHF/UHF
CABLE
..
Coaxial
cable Rear of TV
VIDEO
VCR
A/V cable S VIDEO
S VIDEO cable Coaxial 
cable
AUDIO-R
AUDIO-L
Cables are often 
color-coded to connectors. 
Connect red to red, 
white to white, etc.