Sony KDL 52W5100 Operating Instructions - Page 10

Connecting the TV, Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System, Cable/Antenna, Cable, Antenna - settings

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Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System 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). Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • It is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can easily be affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in signal degradation. Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not A-B RF Switch supplied) to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, Cable A as shown here. Antenna B Set the Cable/Antenna setting found Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA under the Settings on the XMB™ to Cable or Antenna for the type of input signal you choose. HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-definition service or a highdefinition 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 located on the back of your TV. Shown with HDMI Connection Rear of TV CATV/Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box HDMI cable 10

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Connecting the TV
Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System
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).
Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)
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 shown here.
Set the
Cable/Antenna
setting found
under the Settings on the
XMB
to
Cable
or
Antenna
for the type of input signal you choose.
HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box
You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-definition 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 located on the back of your TV.
Shown with HDMI Connection
75-ohm coaxial cable
Rear of TV
CABLE/ANTENNA
• It is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm
coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can easily be affected
by radio frequency interference, resulting in signal degradation.
B
A
Cable
Antenna
A-B RF Switch
Rear of TV
CABLE/ANTENNA
Rear of TV
HDMI cable
HD cable box/
HD satellite box
CATV/Satellite antenna cable