Sony KDF-50E3000 Operating Instructions - Page 13

Getting Started 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 the supplied 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 deterioration. 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 VIDEO IN 13 COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 13 Y S VIDEO PB VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT PR L AUDIO OUT R (VAR/FIX) AUDIO VHF/UHF DMex 1 RL 2 CABLE SERVICE 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 A-B RF switch A Rear of TV Antenna 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 37). HDMI cable CATV/Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box (Continued) 13