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Making Video Connections
Your TV includes
several types of video
inputs. Use the inputs
that are available on
your components that
provide the best
video performance, as
described in right.
Remote control (RM-Y1004) (1)
and size AA batteries (2)
AC power cord (1)
• AC plug holder (1)
• Cable band (1)
• Cable band screw (1)
• AC cord clamp (1)
Additional Connections
For best audio performance, connect your digital audio components
using either digital optical or digital coaxial audio connections.
Depending on which components are in your system, you may need
to complete additional connections. For example, if you have a
satellite receiver, you’ll need to connect the satellite antenna. If you
have an AV receiver, you’ll need to connect speakers.
Note
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 very
complex, so check your AV receiver’s instruction manual for additional details.
Activating CableCARD™ Service
Before you can use
CableCARD™ service,
you need to insert the
CableCARD™ (supplied
by your cable provider)
and activate the service,
as described in right.
Note
Inserting the CableCARD™ incorrectly may result in permanent damage to the card and the
TV.
MUTING
PICTURE WIDE
FAVORITES
POWER
SAVING
SOUND
MODE
/TV/SAT ANT
MENU
DISPLAY
TV/
VIDEO
MODE
SAT/
CABLE
POWER
GUIDE
TOP MENU
RESET JUMPMTS/SAP
DVD/
VCR
GUIDE
•See the “Cables Required” chart that appears with the diagram to
determine which cables you’ll need. You may need to purchase
extra accessories, such as cables and splitters, depending on the
components you plan to connect.
•Turn off and unplug all components before making connections.
•If you are connecting a digital cable box, you’ll need a special bi-
directional splitter that’s compatible with your cable box. Contact
your cable provider for details.
•Review the following chart to determine which diagram to use to
connect the components in your system:
KDE-37XS955
KDE-42XS955
KDE-50XS955
Sony Corporation © 2004 Printed in Japan
2-189-525-12 (1)
Quick Setup Guide
Checking the
Supplied Accessories
Programming
the Remote Control
Connecting Your TV
(See reverse side)
Running Initial
Setup
Please follow the steps to setup your TV:
1 Checking the
Supplied Accessories
3 Running Initial Setup2 Connecting Your TV
4 Programming the
Remote Control
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1 2 3 4
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control
Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E on
the batteries to the diagram inside the remote control’s battery
compartment.
The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment.
Sony Equipment Programmable Code Number
DVD/VCR 601 (Sony Dream System)
SAT/Cable 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver)
If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want to
control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedures to
program the remote control.
Note
The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used with this
remote control.
Using the code list below, find the three-digit code number for the
manufacturer of your equipment. (If more than one code number is
listed, use the number listed first.)
1 Press the DVD/VCR (FUNCTION) and RESET
buttons simultaneously, or press the SAT/CABLE
(FUNCTION) and RESET buttons simultaneously.
DVD/VCR and SAT/CABLE buttons flash.
2 Press the function button you want to program.
To program a cable box or a satellite receiver
Press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION).
To program video equipment
Press DVD/VCR (FUNCTION).
3 Enter the three-digit manufacturer’s code number
using the 0-9 buttons.
4 Press ENT (enter).
5 To check if the code number works, aim the TV’s
remote control at the equipment and press DVD/
VCR and/or SAT/CABLE (POWER) that corre-
sponds with that equipment. If it responds, the
programming is completed. If not, try using the
other codes listed for that manufacturer.
Tips
• If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by
one until you come to the correct code for your equipment.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number you
previously entered at that setting is erased.
5
3
4
1, 2
1
If your product is not working properly
DO NOT RETURN TO THE STORE.
For service and technical assistance
Call our Customer Information Service Center (Toll Free):
1-800-222-SONY (7669) for US residents.
1-877-899-SONY (7669) for Canadian residents.
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For these components See reverse
side
or
or
or
or
• Cleaning cloth (1)
• Operating Instructions (1)
• Quick Setup Guide (1)
•Warranty Card (1)
Best Video
Performance
Connector type
HDMI
(High-Definition
Multimedia Interface)
Component video
S VIDEO
Composite video
RF/Coaxial
R-AUDIO -L
R-AUDIO -L
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
4
(
MONO
)
HD/DVD IN
(
1080i/720p/480p/480i
)
5
YP
B
P
R
CableCARD
R-AUDIO -L
HD/DV
D
(
1080i/720p/4
8
Y
CableCARD
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
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
Zenith 768
Toshiba 773
Samsung 774
JVC 775
Broksonic 776
Panasonic 777
HDD/DVD Combo Units
Manufacturer Code
Sony 770, 771, 772
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
Manufacturer Code
Aiwa* 338, 344
Audio Dynamic 314, 337
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
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
JVC 314, 336, 337, 345,
346, 347
Kenwood 314, 336, 332, 337
LG 332
LXI (SEARS) 332, 305, 330, 335,
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
Realistic 309, 330, 328, 335,
324, 338
Sansui 314
Samsung 322, 313, 321
Sanyo 330, 335
Manufacturer Code
Scott 312, 313, 321, 335,
323, 324, 325, 326
Sharp 327, 328
Signature 2000 (M.Ward)
338, 327
SV 2000 338
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
Yamaha 314, 330, 336, 337
Zenith 331
Cable Boxes
Manufacturer Code
Sony 230
Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225,
226
Jerrold, G.I. 201, 202, 203, 204,
205, 206, 207, 208,
218, 222
Oak 227, 228, 229
Panasonic 219, 220, 221
Pioneer 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
RCA/PROSCAN 802, 808
Toshiba 806, 807
* If an Aiwa VCR does not
work even though you enter
the code for Aiwa, enter the
code for Sony instead.
KDE-37/42XS955 KDE-50XS955
1 Press POWER to turn on the TV.
The Initial Setup screen appears.
2 Press V or v to select the on-screen display language. Then press .
The message “Start auto program now?” appears.
3 Press V or v to select “Yes”, then press .
Auto Program automatically creates a list of receivable channels.
When finished, the lowest numbered channel is displayed.
To run Auto Program again at a later time
s Use the Auto Program feature in the operating instructions.
To add individual digital channels
s Use the Digital Channels feature in the operating instructions.
Note
Auto Program may take up to 50 minutes or more to complete.
A progress bar is displayed while the channel list is being created.