Sony KDL-46S3000 Operating Instructions - Page 16

Connecting the TV, Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System, HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box, System - picture settings

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3. Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in your area) along with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna/cable input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in signal degradation. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV VHF/UHF/CABLE input HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can also enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your TV. Shown with HDMI Connection Rear of TV 1 RGB S VIDEO Y PB 2 VIDEO PR DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) R AUDIO L AUDIO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 3 IN PC IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO R 1 2 (VAR/FIX) COMPONENT IN AUDIO (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) OUT HDMI cable Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to On or Off in the Channel settings for the type of input signal you choose (see page 35). HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 16

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3. Connecting the TV
You can enjoy high-definition and standard-
definition digital programming (if available in
your area) along with standard-definition analog
programming.
~
• This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital
programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and
external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC).
• It is strongly recommended that you connect the
antenna/cable input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to
receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead
cable can be easily affected by radio frequency
interference, resulting in signal degradation.
Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)
Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to
switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna
programming, as indicated below.
~
• Be sure to set the
Cable
setting to
On
or
Off
in the
Channel
settings for the type of input signal you
choose (see page 35).
You can also enjoy high-definition programming
by subscribing to a high-definition cable service or
a high-definition satellite service. For the best
possible picture, make sure you connect this
equipment to your TV via the HDMI or
component video (with audio) input on the back of
your TV.
Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna
System
Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna
System
75-ohm coaxial
cable
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF/CABLE input
B
A
Cable
Antenna
A-B RF switch
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF/CABLE input
HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box
IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO
OUT
(VAR/FIX)
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
S
VIDEO
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
COMPONENT IN
(10
8
0p/10
8
0i/720p/4
8
0p/4
8
0i)
PC
IN
L
AUDIO
R
L
(MONO)
AUDIO
R
Y
P
B
P
R
1
2
1
3
1
2
AUDIO
RGB
HD cable box/
HD satellite box
Rear of TV
HDMI cable
Shown with HDMI Connection
CATV/Satellite
antenna cable