This is a general recommendation based on the information you provided. You can customize the connections to suit your individual preferences and viewing habits. Some hookup recommendations have two cable options listed in the cable section. You will only need the cables listed under the cable option you choose. You can also use a combination of cables rather than one type throughout. This hookup guide uses generic names for connection jacks and input labels. The table on the right lists some of the label variations you may find on your equipment. RF IN, RF OUT LINE IN, LINE OUT AUDIO IN, AUDIO OUT MONITOR UHF/VHF, CABLE, LINE, TV VIDEO FIXED, VARIABLE TO TV, VIDEO IN, VIDEO OUT If you don t have a cable box or satellite receiver (AKA set-top box), skip the steps for the settop box. Connect the coaxial cable from the wall into the RF in connection on the next device. If you re not connecting a broadcast signal source, disregard the steps involving the set-top box and begin with the steps for the equipment you are connecting. This guide provides basic instructions for operating your equipment. The steps can vary by brand and model. Refer to the manual supplied with your equipment for details specific to your model. Sony product manuals and documentation can found on the Sony esupport web site. If you have questions about a non-sony device, please contact the manufacturer for information. You can now surf the web with Sony Internet TV products. If you need help connecting to your wired or wireless network, check out our Network Connection tutorial. 1
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We recommend this hookup to view cable or satellite service, browse the Internet and watch DVD and Blu-ray Disc (BD) movies on your TV with optimum video quality. The A/V receiver allows you to listen to the audio through your A/V receiver speakers. (3) HDMI cables (2) HDMI cables (1) IR Blaster - supplied (1) IR Blaster - supplied (1) Optical audio cable Note: Instructions and a list of additional cables required to connect audio components to the A/V receiver can be found in a separate section at the end of this document. Refer to this section to make sure you have all of the cables you will need before starting to connect your equipment. Important: If your A/V receiver does not have an HDMI input or does not support HDMI passthrough for video, use the HDMI & optical audio connection instructions on page 6. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your A/V receiver for more information. Some set-top boxes may only support HDMI pass-through for one device. If you have a Motorola or a Logitech set-top box, it may be necessary to get a firmware update for your set-top box or use the HDMI & optical audio connection instructions on page 6. Please check with your service provider for more information. 4
1. Connect the coaxial cable from the wall to the RF IN jack on the set-top box. Note: If your satellite service does not include local channels, you may want to connect an antenna to the TV IN jack on your satellite receiver. Refer to the operating instructions for specific information on switching between satellite and local broadcasts. 2. Connect an HDMI cable to: a. HDMI OUT jack on the set-top box b. HDMI IN jack on the Internet TV box 3. Connect an HDMI cable to: a. HDMI OUT jack on Internet TV box b. HDMI IN jack on the A/V receiver 4. Connect the IR Blaster cable to: a. OUT mini-jack on Internet TV box 5. Position the IR Blaster in front of: a. IR Receiver at the front of the set-top box b. IR Receiver at the front of the A/V receiver Notes: Steps 4 and 5 are not necessary if you have a DishNetwork set-top box with two-way communication. Contact DishNetwork for more information. Refer to the operating instructions for your equipment to verify the location of the IR Receiver. After you have verified the correct placement of the IR Receivers, you may want to use the double-sided tape on the IR Blaster to adhere it to the correct location. 6. Connect an HDMI cable to: a. HDMI MONITOR OUT jack on A/V receiver b. HDMI IN jack on the TV Note: Refer to the instructions supplied with the A/V receiver to connect and test the speakers. 5
1. Connect the coaxial cable from the wall to the RF IN jack on the set-top box. Note: If your satellite service does not include local channels, you may want to connect an antenna to the TV IN jack on your satellite receiver. Refer to the operating instructions for specific information on switching between satellite and local broadcasts. 2. Connect an HDMI cable to: a. HDMI OUT jack on the set-top box b. HDMI IN jack on the Internet TV box 3. Connect an HDMI cable to: a. HDMI OUT jack on the Internet TV box b. HDMI IN jack on the TV 4. Connect the IR Blaster cable to: a. OUT mini-jack on Internet TV box 5. Position the IR Blasters in front of: a. IR Receiver at the front of the set-top box b. IR Receiver at the front of the A/V receiver Notes: Refer to the operating instructions for your equipment to verify the location of the IR Receiver. After you have verified the correct placement of the IR Receivers, you may want to use the double-sided tape on the IR Blaster to adhere it to the correct location. 6. Connect an optical audio cable to: a. AUDIO OUT jack on the Internet TV box b. AUDIO IN jack on the A/V receiver Note: Refer to the instructions supplied with the A/V receiver to connect and test the speakers. 1. Turn on the TV. 2. Tune the TV to the HDMI video input to which the A/V receiver or Internet TV Box is connected, for example, VIDEO 6. 3. Turn on the set-top box. 4. Turn on the A/V receiver. 5. Turn on the Internet TV Box. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the network and equipment set-up of the Internet TV Box. 7. If using the HDMI connection, select the line input on the A/V receiver to which the Internet TV Box is connected, for example, TV/SAT. 8. If using the HDMI & optical audio connection, select the line input on the A/V receiver to which the Internet TV Box is connected, for example, AUDIO 1. If there is a picture on the TV and sound from your speakers, you have connected your equipment correctly. 6
Watch TV 1. Turn on the Internet TV Box. Note: Provided you have set up the correctly, the Internet TV Box should turn on the TV, set-top box and A/V receiver. 2. If using the HDMI connection, select the line input on the A/V receiver to which the settop box is connected, for example, TV/SAT. 3. If using the HDMI & optical audio connection, select the line input on the A/V receiver to which the Internet TV Box is connected, for example, AUDIO 1. 4. Tune the TV to the HDMI video input to which the A/V receiver or Internet TV Box is connected, for example, VIDEO 6. 5. Using the remote for the Internet TV Box, tune the set-top box to the desired channel. Watch a DVD or BD movie 1. Turn on the Internet TV Box. Note: Provided you have set up the correctly, the Internet TV Box should turn on the TV, set-top box and A/V receiver. 2. If using the HDMI connection, select the line input on the A/V receiver to which the settop box is connected, for example, TV/SAT. 3. If using the HDMI & optical audio connection, select the line input on the A/V receiver to which the Internet TV Box is connected, for example, AUDIO 1. 4. Tune the TV to the HDMI video input to which the A/V receiver or Internet TV Box is connected, for example, VIDEO 6. 5. Insert a disc into the Internet TV Box 6. Using the remote for the Internet TV Box, press Play to start the movie. Watch a streaming movie or browse the Internet 1. Turn on the Internet TV Box. Note: Provided you have set up the correctly, the Internet TV Box should turn on the TV, set-top box and A/V receiver. 2. If using the HDMI connection, select the line input on the A/V receiver to which the settop box is connected, for example, TV/SAT. 3. If using the HDMI & optical audio connection, select the line input on the A/V receiver to which the Internet TV Box is connected, for example, AUDIO 1. 4. Tune the TV to the HDMI video input to which the A/V receiver or Internet TV Box is connected, for example, VIDEO 6. 5. Use the remote for the Internet TV Box to browse the Internet or start streaming the movie. 7
The input jacks on an A/V receiver, with the exception of the PHONO IN jack, are interchangeable, for example, you may connect a CD player into an input marked MiniDisc. If you are connecting a turntable and the volume is low, the turntable may not have a built in pre-amplifier. Use the PHONO IN jack on the A/V receiver if one is available. Do not connect other devices to this jack. The connection instructions are the same for all audio devices. Repeat the connection instructions for each of your audio devices. CD Player (1) Composite audio cable (1) Digital coaxial or optical cable MiniDisc player (1) Composite audio cable (1) Digital coaxial or optical cable Tape Deck (1) Composite audio cable Turntable (1) Composite audio cable 1. Connect the composite audio cable to: a. LINE OUT jacks of the audio component. b. LINE IN jacks on the back of the A/V receiver. Note: If your audio device and A/V receiver both have an optical audio or digital coaxial jack, use this connector instead of the red and white audio cables. With this connection, you can receive digital audio to the A/V receiver. 8
Dub To make a copy. HDMI Repeater A device, such as an A/V receiver, that receives an audio/video signal from one HDMI device and passes it through to another connected HDMI device. High Definition (HD) Video signal up to six times the picture and detail resolution of conventional standard definition. As of January 2007 1080p is the highest line resolution available for HD content. Interlaced scanning Half a frame of video is drawn on the screen at one time using the odd scan lines, then the second half of the frame is drawn on the screen using the even scan lines. Because this process happens so quickly the human eye sees a full image. Line In/Out Transfers an audio and/or video signal in or out of one unit for connection into another. (Example Line 1) Monitor Out An output jack usually found on an A/V receiver that passes video information from a connected video device to a television. Progressive scanning An entire frame of video is drawn on the screen at one time line by line. This results in crisper images and up to twice as many frames per second of video compared to interlaced scanning Set-top Box Cable box or satellite receiver. Standard Definition (SD) Conventional TV broadcasting with the standard 480 active scanning lines and interlaced scanning (480i). Stereo Audio Right and left (2) channel audio. Tuner An electronic circuit or device used to select signals at a specific radio frequency for amplification and conversion to video and sound. Video Input/Output Transfers an audio and/or video signal in or out of one unit for connection into another. (Example Video 5) 9