Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands
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...improperly secured or inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests or carts. The Industry Cares! As a result, TV sets may fall over and may pique the children's curiosity. 6 Remember that children can become excited while watching a program and can ...NOT fit all. Many homes, in fact, have a television in your furniture to the wall (but never screw anything directly into the TV). 3 Carefully read and understand the manufacturer's instructions and product safety notices. 4 Don't allow children to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe...
...improperly secured or inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests or carts. The Industry Cares! As a result, TV sets may fall over and may pique the children's curiosity. 6 Remember that children can become excited while watching a program and can ...NOT fit all. Many homes, in fact, have a television in your furniture to the wall (but never screw anything directly into the TV). 3 Carefully read and understand the manufacturer's instructions and product safety notices. 4 Don't allow children to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe...
Warranty Card
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... WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . 4-557-166-02 ® Color TV Color Video TV LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is valid only in the United States. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for one (1) year (color picture tube - Proof of...
... WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . 4-557-166-02 ® Color TV Color Video TV LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is valid only in the United States. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for one (1) year (color picture tube - Proof of...
Operating Instructions
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...receiver provides display of television closed captioning in your area depends on Cleaning the TV Clean the TV with the limits for the use of the general public may cause harmful ...moving) pattern is intended to alert the user to correct the interference by your Sony dealer regarding this instruction manual and at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image ...data-enhanced television services may be determined by direct connection to view encrypted digital programming. Warning (KD-34XS955 only) The CRT in this manual could cause damage to a cable service provider. Refer...
...receiver provides display of television closed captioning in your area depends on Cleaning the TV Clean the TV with the limits for the use of the general public may cause harmful ...moving) pattern is intended to alert the user to correct the interference by your Sony dealer regarding this instruction manual and at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image ...data-enhanced television services may be determined by direct connection to view encrypted digital programming. Warning (KD-34XS955 only) The CRT in this manual could cause damage to a cable service provider. Refer...
Operating Instructions
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... cord plug This plug will only fit into the outlet, contact your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this can result from the TV's Memory Stick slot and store it in a safe location when it is left unattended and unused for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink...safety feature. If you are unable to the operating instructions. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by the manufacturer for some TV sets to lift or move the set . Install the set on the set by the manufacturer. Use only a cart or stand recommended by forcing...
... cord plug This plug will only fit into the outlet, contact your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this can result from the TV's Memory Stick slot and store it in a safe location when it is left unattended and unused for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink...safety feature. If you are unable to the operating instructions. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by the manufacturer for some TV sets to lift or move the set . Install the set on the set by the manufacturer. Use only a cart or stand recommended by forcing...
Operating Instructions
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... WOW, TruSurround and the symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Manufactured under license from BBE Sound,...are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. Wega, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, CineMotion, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO...CableCARD™ is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 4 WOW and TruSurround technology are trademarks of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.
... WOW, TruSurround and the symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Manufactured under license from BBE Sound,...are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. Wega, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, CineMotion, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO...CableCARD™ is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 4 WOW and TruSurround technology are trademarks of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.
Operating Instructions
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Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview ...9 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega 9 Package Contents 9 Features 9 Setting Up the TV Overview ...11 About the AC Power Cord 11 TV Controls and Connectors 12 XS955 Front Panel 12 XS945 Front Panel 13 Rear Panel 14 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable...Cable Box 24 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 26 Satellite Receiver 28 Satellite Receiver and VCR 30 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 32 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 34 Camcorder 35 Audio Receiver 36 DVI-Equipped Device 37 HDMI-Equipped Device 38 ...
Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview ...9 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega 9 Package Contents 9 Features 9 Setting Up the TV Overview ...11 About the AC Power Cord 11 TV Controls and Connectors 12 XS955 Front Panel 12 XS945 Front Panel 13 Rear Panel 14 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable...Cable Box 24 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 26 Satellite Receiver 28 Satellite Receiver and VCR 30 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 32 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 34 Camcorder 35 Audio Receiver 36 DVI-Equipped Device 37 HDMI-Equipped Device 38 ...
Operating Instructions
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... 46 Programming the Remote Control 49 Using the Features Overview ...51 Watching TV 52 Using the Program Guide 53 Using Additional Program Guide Options 54 Using Screen Mode (30/34 models only 55 Using Screen Mode (32/36 models only 57 Using Favorite Channels 58 Using the Channel Menu 58... Using the Favorite Channels Guide 58 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 59 All Equipment 59 Operating a VCR 59 Operating a Satellite ...
... 46 Programming the Remote Control 49 Using the Features Overview ...51 Watching TV 52 Using the Program Guide 53 Using Additional Program Guide Options 54 Using Screen Mode (30/34 models only 55 Using Screen Mode (32/36 models only 57 Using Favorite Channels 58 Using the Channel Menu 58... Using the Favorite Channels Guide 58 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 59 All Equipment 59 Operating a VCR 59 Operating a Satellite ...
Operating Instructions
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... by outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-tocorner detail. Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview This chapter describes the contents of the package in which is provided by your cable TV company, is shipped and provides an overview of the features of the..., clear picture from the flat picture tube. so you will probably notice is activated with your cable TV company about CableCARD in a room. Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by these programs. With high-definition signal reception, you need for...
... by outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-tocorner detail. Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview This chapter describes the contents of the package in which is provided by your cable TV company, is shipped and provides an overview of the features of the..., clear picture from the flat picture tube. so you will probably notice is activated with your cable TV company about CableCARD in a room. Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by these programs. With high-definition signal reception, you need for...
Operating Instructions
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... VM™ Velocity Modulation: Sharpens picture definition by enhancing vertical lines. ❑ Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as DVD, satellite, and digital camcorders. This results in 24 frames-per-second format). ❑ Parental Control...
... VM™ Velocity Modulation: Sharpens picture definition by enhancing vertical lines. ❑ Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as DVD, satellite, and digital camcorders. This results in 24 frames-per-second format). ❑ Parental Control...
Operating Instructions
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...Equipped Device Connecting a Device with a hook. Gently slide the plug upward to the rear of the TV with an Optical IN Connector Using the CONTROL S Feature Using CableCARD Setting Up the Channel List Page(s)... 12-15 16-20 23 24 26 28 30 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 43 About the AC Power Cord The AC power... automatically disengage from the hook. Use caution when removing the AC plug from this hook 11 Topic TV Controls and Connectors Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna Connecting Optional Equipment VCR and Cable VCR ...
...Equipped Device Connecting a Device with a hook. Gently slide the plug upward to the rear of the TV with an Optical IN Connector Using the CONTROL S Feature Using CableCARD Setting Up the Channel List Page(s)... 12-15 16-20 23 24 26 28 30 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 43 About the AC Power Cord The AC power... automatically disengage from the hook. Use caution when removing the AC plug from this hook 11 Topic TV Controls and Connectors Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna Connecting Optional Equipment VCR and Cable VCR ...
Operating Instructions
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... to turn on page 61. Press to exit from the TV's remote control. Press to models KD-30/34/36XS955 only. 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 q; SETUP Setup SETUP TV Controls and Connectors XS955 Front Panel The following description applies to scan through channels. Provides better picture quality than composite video (2). ... Menu. When lit, indicates that has S VIDEO. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on page 97). qa qs qd qf VIDEO 2 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) - Press to select an item in the TV's Menu. 6 7 TV/VIDEO 8 -VOLUME + 9 -CHANNEL+ 0 PRO STD/DUO qa Memory Stick ...
... to turn on page 61. Press to exit from the TV's remote control. Press to models KD-30/34/36XS955 only. 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 q; SETUP Setup SETUP TV Controls and Connectors XS955 Front Panel The following description applies to scan through channels. Provides better picture quality than composite video (2). ... Menu. When lit, indicates that has S VIDEO. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on page 97). qa qs qd qf VIDEO 2 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) - Press to select an item in the TV's Menu. 6 7 TV/VIDEO 8 -VOLUME + 9 -CHANNEL+ 0 PRO STD/DUO qa Memory Stick ...
Operating Instructions
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SETUP Setup SETUP XS945 Front Panel The following description applies to scan through channels. Provides better picture quality than composite video (2). For details, see "Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick" on page 64. Press to model KD-32XS945 only. 1 2 VIDEO 2 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) - When lit, indicates that ...hold down either CHANNEL button. If the LED blinks continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned on and off . Press to move the TV's on page 97). For details, see "Contacting Sony" on -screen cursor. AUDIO - For details, see page 92.
SETUP Setup SETUP XS945 Front Panel The following description applies to scan through channels. Provides better picture quality than composite video (2). For details, see "Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick" on page 64. Press to model KD-32XS945 only. 1 2 VIDEO 2 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) - When lit, indicates that ...hold down either CHANNEL button. If the LED blinks continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned on and off . Press to move the TV's on page 97). For details, see "Contacting Sony" on -screen cursor. AUDIO - For details, see page 92.
Operating Instructions
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...VHF/UHF (1) connections. 3 VIDEO IN 1/3/4 VIDEO/L(MONO) -AUDIO-R Connect to the composite A/V output jacks on the front panel of the TV. When two VCRs are connected, you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. Component video provides better picture quality than ... connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable box. 2 S VIDEO IN 1/3 Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S function. 8 HDMI (VIDEO 7 IN) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed...
...VHF/UHF (1) connections. 3 VIDEO IN 1/3/4 VIDEO/L(MONO) -AUDIO-R Connect to the composite A/V output jacks on the front panel of the TV. When two VCRs are connected, you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. Component video provides better picture quality than ... connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable box. 2 S VIDEO IN 1/3 Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S function. 8 HDMI (VIDEO 7 IN) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed...
Operating Instructions
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SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 16 not Sony. Check with the CableCARD instead - About Using CableCARD If you are connecting a VCR ❑ See the connections described on page 41. except in the following circumstances: ❑ Your cable TV company does not provide CableCARD service in some channels (usually ... a Cable or Antenna The way in which are only available through the use of which are determined by your cable TV company for digital cable TV services, you may be able to receive programming using this time, these advanced services. If You Are Connecting Cable or...
SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 16 not Sony. Check with the CableCARD instead - About Using CableCARD If you are connecting a VCR ❑ See the connections described on page 41. except in the following circumstances: ❑ Your cable TV company does not provide CableCARD service in some channels (usually ... a Cable or Antenna The way in which are only available through the use of which are determined by your cable TV company for digital cable TV services, you may be able to receive programming using this time, these advanced services. If You Are Connecting Cable or...
Operating Instructions
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... coaxial cable (usually found in newer homes) Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF Only or combined VHF/UHF 75-ohm coaxial cable TV VHF/UHF Cable 75-ohm coaxial cable TV CABLE 300-ohm twin lead cable (usually found in older homes) Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF Only or UHF Only... or combined VHF/UHF 300-ohm twin lead cable TV VHF/UHF Antenna connector (not supplied) 75-ohm coaxial and 300-ohm twin lead cable (found in some homes) Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF...
... coaxial cable (usually found in newer homes) Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF Only or combined VHF/UHF 75-ohm coaxial cable TV VHF/UHF Cable 75-ohm coaxial cable TV CABLE 300-ohm twin lead cable (usually found in older homes) Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF Only or UHF Only... or combined VHF/UHF 300-ohm twin lead cable TV VHF/UHF Antenna connector (not supplied) 75-ohm coaxial and 300-ohm twin lead cable (found in some homes) Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF...
Operating Instructions
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... by your cable company.) ❑ Do not have a cable box or VCR. (If you have a cable box, see pages 23 and 24.) Cable Type Cable TV (CATV) and Antenna Connect As Shown Antenna cable CATV cable Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 18 Do This... ... If you have a VCR, see pages 19 to switch back and forth between the TV's VHF/UHF and CABLE inputs. Switch the TV's input between the cable and antenna Press ANT to 20.
... by your cable company.) ❑ Do not have a cable box or VCR. (If you have a cable box, see pages 23 and 24.) Cable Type Cable TV (CATV) and Antenna Connect As Shown Antenna cable CATV cable Notes on Using This Connection To Do This ... SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 18 Do This... ... If you have a VCR, see pages 19 to switch back and forth between the TV's VHF/UHF and CABLE inputs. Switch the TV's input between the cable and antenna Press ANT to 20.
Operating Instructions
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... and cable Press ANT to operate the cable box pages 49-50. see "About Using CableCARD" on page 16. Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. ...Cable Only Before connecting a cable box, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 49.) ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV's CABLE input. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.) Splitter Coaxial cable CATV cable Coaxial cable Coaxial cable Cable box...
... and cable Press ANT to operate the cable box pages 49-50. see "About Using CableCARD" on page 16. Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. ...Cable Only Before connecting a cable box, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 49.) ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV's CABLE input. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.) Splitter Coaxial cable CATV cable Coaxial cable Coaxial cable Cable box...
Operating Instructions
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... box 3 Run Auto Program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on Using This Connection To Do This ... Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use a cable box. ❑ You do not have a VCR. (If you... the cable box SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 20 Notes on page 43. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 16. Do This ... Set up the TV remote control Program the remote control. SETUP Setup Cable Box Only Before connecting a cable box, see pages 23 and 24.) With this connection if: ❑...
... box 3 Run Auto Program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on Using This Connection To Do This ... Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use a cable box. ❑ You do not have a VCR. (If you... the cable box SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 20 Notes on page 43. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 16. Do This ... Set up the TV remote control Program the remote control. SETUP Setup Cable Box Only Before connecting a cable box, see pages 23 and 24.) With this connection if: ❑...
Operating Instructions
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... quality (compared to connect audio cables for sound, as described below . Example of video inputs. SETUP Setup SETUP Making Video Connections Your TV includes several types of an S VIDEO Connection TV S VIDEO cable Equipment with S VIDEO Cables are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (shown at left), you also need to an A/V cable...
... quality (compared to connect audio cables for sound, as described below . Example of video inputs. SETUP Setup SETUP Making Video Connections Your TV includes several types of an S VIDEO Connection TV S VIDEO cable Equipment with S VIDEO Cables are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (shown at left), you also need to an A/V cable...
Operating Instructions
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...jacks? Do This ... Set up Video Labels on Using This Connection To Do This ... the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in "Setting Up the Channel List" on... page 43. Watch cable channels Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to the TV 23 SETUP To connect the VCR and cable 1 ...
...jacks? Do This ... Set up Video Labels on Using This Connection To Do This ... the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in "Setting Up the Channel List" on... page 43. Watch cable channels Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to the TV 23 SETUP To connect the VCR and cable 1 ...