Sony KDS-R70XBR2 User Manual

Quick setup guide, Considering the signal types, Connecting your tv

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Quick Setup Guide

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Connecting Your TV
(See reverse side)

Using the Remote Control

TV Guide On Screen™ System

Sony Corporation © 2006 Printed in U.S.A.

For further information, see the Operating Instructions supplied with the TV.
Please retain this guide for your future reference.

Please follow the steps to set up your TV:

Considering the Signal Types

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 Signal

Performance

High Definition

Content

Best Picture Quality
16:9 Aspect Ratio

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

Analog Content

Original TV format
4:3 Aspect Ratio

Over-The-Air Antenna
Cable Subscription

Comments

Sources

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

Digital Content

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 YP

B

P

R

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.

To learn more about HDTV, visit:

http://www.sony.com/HDTV

Connecting Your TV

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Making Audio/Video Connections

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.

Getting HD Programming

Contact your local cable or satellite TV provider for details on
how to upgrade to High-Definition (HD) programming.
Additional equipment and subscription fees may apply.
•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

HD

HD

HD

Best Audio/Video

Performance

Video connector type

Audio connector type

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.

HD DVR

PC

PC

Player

DVD

Player

DVD

Player

DVD

Player

DVD

Player

Blu-ray Disc

VCR

VCR

VCR

VCR

VCR

Cable Box

Cable Box

Cable Box

Satellite Receiver

Satellite Receiver

Satellite Receiver

AV Receiver

AV Receiver

HD Cable Box

HD Cable Box

HD Sat Receiver

HD Sat Receiver

Digital Recorder

Sony

Dream System

SAT

TV Guide On Screen™ System

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Programming the Remote Control

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”.

Refer to the Operating Instructions for codes.

1

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.

2

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

3

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.

4

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.

For tips on programming the remote control, refer to the
“Programming the Remote Control” section of the Operating Instructions.

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Special Buttons to Remember

WIDE:

TOOLS:

MENU:

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, TV Guide On Screen,
last viewed TV channel from Cable or Antenna, and Settings.
The Settings option enables you to make adjustments and customize
settings for Picture, Sound, Screen, Channel, Parental Lock and more.

Using the Remote Control

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In the United States, TV Guide and other related marks are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide
International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates. In Canada, TV Guide is a registered mark of
Transcontinental Inc., and is used under license by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.

Initial Setup

Use the remote control when following the steps below.

1

Press POWER on the TV front panel to turn on the TV.

The Initial Setup screen appears.

2

Press

V/v to highlight the on-screen

display language, then press

.

The Date and Time screen appears.

3

Press

V/v/B/b to set the current date and time.

4

When you finish setting the date and time, highlight “OK” and press

.

The message “Start auto program now?” appears.

5

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 chan-
nels if both sources are connected.

6

After Auto Program is complete, press

to pro-

ceed to the TV Guide On Screen system setup.

7

When the Welcome screen appears, press

again

to begin the setup.

Make sure you finish Auto Program before starting
the TV Guide On Screen system setup.

To run Auto Program afterwards, refer to the “Initial Setup”
and “Auto Program” sections of the Operating Instructions.

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After all the setup is complete, verify the setup
information, and if it is correct, select “Yes” to end
setup.

TV Guide On Screen System Component

The LISTINGS screen below will appear only after the Initial Setup has
been completed. You will not see this screen unless you first run Initial
Setup.

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Video Window - Displays the current TV video while the TV Guide On Screen system is
displayed.

2

Clock - Displays the current time.

3

Title - Displays the show’s title. Highlighted title indicates the active title.

4

Current Service Label - Indicates the current TV Guide On Screen system service that
the TV is using.

5

Service Bar - Provides access to the 4 main TV Guide On Screen system services.

6

Info Icon - Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control to cycle through the various
Info Box sizes.

7

Info Box - Provides information on the highlighted program.

8

Time Slot - Provides program airing time.

9

Tile - Displays the specific TV station and program of the current listing.

10 Remind Icon - Indicates that a reminder option is set for the program.
11 HDTV Show Icon - Indicates the program is being broadcast in High Definition.
12 Channel Logo/Number - Displays the channel logo and/or number for easy network

identification.

13 Panel Menu / Panel Ad - Press the MENU button on the remote control to view the

Panel Menu, which displays menu items for different services. Panel Ad displays
product or show information (advertisement).

The TV Guide On Screen system service requires access to selected broadcasts which may
not be available in all cases.

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Close

Twin View

Picture Mode

Sound Mode

Wide Mode

Add to Favorites

Caption Vision (CC)

Exit:

MENU

External Inputs

Favorites

TV Guide On Screen

Cable

Antenna

Settings

MENU

C

C

Select from connected equipment

For Your Convenience

Please contact Sony directly if you have questions on the use of
your television after reading your Quick Setup Guide and manual.
Contact Sony Customer Support at:

http://www.sony.com/tvsupport

Or to speak with a support representative:

United States

Canada

1-800-222-SONY (7669)

1-877-899-SONY (7669)

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (EST) Mon - Fri

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Eastern)

10:30 AM - 7:15 PM (EST) Sat - Sun

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Western)

Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store

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