FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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This device can receive unencrypted or unscrambled video signals through direct connection to cable networks. To receive encrypted digital services, the device needs a CableCARD™ supplied by direct connection to receive digital programming, including HDTV signals, without a set-top box and will allow for release in the near future include digital video recorders DHG-HDD250 & DHG-HDD500 and the following digital televisions (DTVs): • KD-34XBR960 • KD-30XS955 • KD-34XS955 • KD-36XS955 • KDP-51WS655 •...
This device can receive unencrypted or unscrambled video signals through direct connection to cable networks. To receive encrypted digital services, the device needs a CableCARD™ supplied by direct connection to receive digital programming, including HDTV signals, without a set-top box and will allow for release in the near future include digital video recorders DHG-HDD250 & DHG-HDD500 and the following digital televisions (DTVs): • KD-34XBR960 • KD-30XS955 • KD-34XS955 • KD-36XS955 • KDP-51WS655 •...
Operating Instructions
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... or humid place, or in a residential installation. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is connected. ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for proper grounding and, in a particular installation. Warning (KD-34XS955 only) The CRT in this manual could cause damage to a cable service provider. Use of this instruction manual and at the rear of the TV. This symbol is...
... or humid place, or in a residential installation. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is connected. ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for proper grounding and, in a particular installation. Warning (KD-34XS955 only) The CRT in this manual could cause damage to a cable service provider. Use of this instruction manual and at the rear of the TV. This symbol is...
Operating Instructions
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... specific model of the grounding plug. If you are unable to insert the plug into the power outlet only one blade wider than the other), or with care. Turn off your dealer or local power company. If you are not sure of the type of the set. This is not to be observed in the operating instructions or service manual. When the set is operating...
... specific model of the grounding plug. If you are unable to insert the plug into the power outlet only one blade wider than the other), or with care. Turn off your dealer or local power company. If you are not sure of the type of the set. This is not to be observed in the operating instructions or service manual. When the set is operating...
Operating Instructions
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... light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Be sure the antenna...
... light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Be sure the antenna...
Operating Instructions
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... the program you to a VCR. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. 9 DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL Connect to -tape editing (not available with digital channels or with your DVD player's or digital set -top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. qa Cable RF input that is set -top box - without the need for a separate settop box. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than 1, 2, or 3). 7 CONTROL S IN/OUT Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to digitally encrypted cable channels - that...
... the program you to a VCR. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. 9 DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL Connect to -tape editing (not available with digital channels or with your DVD player's or digital set -top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. qa Cable RF input that is set -top box - without the need for a separate settop box. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than 1, 2, or 3). 7 CONTROL S IN/OUT Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to digitally encrypted cable channels - that...
Operating Instructions
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...; Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box.) To connect the cable box 1 Connect the CATV cable to the cable box's input jack. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box's output jack to switch channels. Activate the remote control to operate the cable box pages 49. CATV cable Coaxial cable VHF/UHF TV 1 2 IN OUT Cable box 3 Run Auto Program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on...
...; Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box.) To connect the cable box 1 Connect the CATV cable to the cable box's input jack. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box's output jack to switch channels. Activate the remote control to operate the cable box pages 49. CATV cable Coaxial cable VHF/UHF TV 1 2 IN OUT Cable box 3 Run Auto Program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on...
Operating Instructions
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... system. SETUP SETUP SETUP 36 For details, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 80. 3 Turn on how you want to control the volume. To connect an audio system 1 Use an audio cable to connect the TV's audio output jacks to white. Connect red to red, white to the audio receiver's line input jacks. Then set the Audio Out option to Fixed or Variable, depending on the audio receiver, and then set the Speaker option to connectors. SETUP Setup SETUP Audio Receiver For improved sound quality, you connected the...
... system. SETUP SETUP SETUP 36 For details, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 80. 3 Turn on how you want to control the volume. To connect an audio system 1 Use an audio cable to connect the TV's audio output jacks to white. Connect red to red, white to the audio receiver's line input jacks. Then set the Audio Out option to Fixed or Variable, depending on the audio receiver, and then set the Speaker option to connectors. SETUP Setup SETUP Audio Receiver For improved sound quality, you connected the...
Operating Instructions
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... as an HDTV receiver, that has DVI OUT: 1 Use an HDMI-to-DVI cable to connect the device's DVI OUT jack to the TV's HDMI IN jack. ✍ You can purchase HDMI cables (or cable adapters) at your local electronics store. 2 Use an audio cable to connect the device's audio output jacks to the TV's HDMI analog audio input jacks. Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on Using This Connection To...
... as an HDTV receiver, that has DVI OUT: 1 Use an HDMI-to-DVI cable to connect the device's DVI OUT jack to the TV's HDMI IN jack. ✍ You can purchase HDMI cables (or cable adapters) at your local electronics store. 2 Use an audio cable to connect the device's audio output jacks to the TV's HDMI analog audio input jacks. Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on Using This Connection To...
Operating Instructions
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.... Eject button 3 Pull the CableCARD straight out of the slot to the lowest available channel. To install a different CableCARD, follow the instructions in the Applications Menu (see page 93). 3 Gently push the card into the slot until it . A representative will guide you want to cancel your service, contact your cable TV company. ✍ Once the CableCARD is displayed. SETUP Setup z You...
.... Eject button 3 Pull the CableCARD straight out of the slot to the lowest available channel. To install a different CableCARD, follow the instructions in the Applications Menu (see page 93). 3 Gently push the card into the slot until it . A representative will guide you want to cancel your service, contact your cable TV company. ✍ Once the CableCARD is displayed. SETUP Setup z You...
Operating Instructions
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... lowest numbered channel is being created. When finished, press . 4 The next screen instructs you turn on page 84. To reset the TV to factory settings 1 Press POWER to select that you are using Tilt Correction and Vertical Correction, see pages 89-90. z If you 've connected your cable/antenna. Auto Program automatically creates a list of receivable analog and digital channels. Check that language. SETUP SETUP SETUP 43 Using Initial Setup z For more to connect your signal source correctly...
... lowest numbered channel is being created. When finished, press . 4 The next screen instructs you turn on page 84. To reset the TV to factory settings 1 Press POWER to select that you are using Tilt Correction and Vertical Correction, see pages 89-90. z If you 've connected your cable/antenna. Auto Program automatically creates a list of receivable analog and digital channels. Check that language. SETUP SETUP SETUP 43 Using Initial Setup z For more to connect your signal source correctly...
Operating Instructions
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... the Audio Menu. qa VOL +/- qs CODE SET Press to program the remote control to mute the sound. SAT/CABLE: Press to turn on page 61. Also available in the Video Menu. SETUP SETUP Remote Control Button Description 1 MUTING Press to operate non-Sony video equipment. Transport Buttons m Rewind N Play z Record (press together with N) x Stop M Fast forward X Pause 4 JUMP Press to jump back and forth between the sources connected to step through the available video picture modes...
... the Audio Menu. qa VOL +/- qs CODE SET Press to program the remote control to mute the sound. SAT/CABLE: Press to turn on page 61. Also available in the Video Menu. SETUP SETUP Remote Control Button Description 1 MUTING Press to operate non-Sony video equipment. Transport Buttons m Rewind N Play z Record (press together with N) x Stop M Fast forward X Pause 4 JUMP Press to jump back and forth between the sources connected to step through the available video picture modes...
Operating Instructions
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... this password, confirm the password by entering it again. (The Parent Menu options appear.) To change settings, press V v B b. Select Country U.S.A. To access the Parent Menu, follow these steps: 1. Highlight 3. If this is off. To exit the Menu, press MENU. ✍ You need your password. Select to help simplify the rating selection. Press to select SETUP SETUP SETUP Use the 0-9 buttons on the remote control to confirm the selection. To set ratings manually. ❏...
... this password, confirm the password by entering it again. (The Parent Menu options appear.) To change settings, press V v B b. Select Country U.S.A. To access the Parent Menu, follow these steps: 1. Highlight 3. If this is off. To exit the Menu, press MENU. ✍ You need your password. Select to help simplify the rating selection. Press to select SETUP SETUP SETUP Use the 0-9 buttons on the remote control to confirm the selection. To set ratings manually. ❏...
Operating Instructions
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... movies that are broadcast without a rating. This temporarily switches off the TV. R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are broadcast without a rating. S Sexual situations. V Violence. SETUP Menus Menus 87 TV-14 Parents Strongly cautioned. For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following types of TV-PG V (Violence) rating may contain moderate violence, while a TV...
... movies that are broadcast without a rating. This temporarily switches off the TV. R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are broadcast without a rating. S Sexual situations. V Violence. SETUP Menus Menus 87 TV-14 Parents Strongly cautioned. For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following types of TV-PG V (Violence) rating may contain moderate violence, while a TV...
Operating Instructions
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... Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. This temporarily switches off the TV. Menus SETUP Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For US models, see page 87.) Option English Rating French Rating U.S.A. G General programming. See "US Models" on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. PG Parental Guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and older. 18+ Adult programming. Viewing Blocked Programs...
... Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. This temporarily switches off the TV. Menus SETUP Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For US models, see page 87.) Option English Rating French Rating U.S.A. G General programming. See "US Models" on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. PG Parental Guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and older. 18+ Adult programming. Viewing Blocked Programs...
Operating Instructions
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... with your Channel Fix settings (see page 93). (This can receive digital cable TV services. using not presently in the TV's memory (see page 84). ❏ Check your cable TV company for new digital channels (see page 84). Cannot receive any ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are channels when using an antenna TV is broadcasting digital signals in unsupported broadcast formats, you can be set -top box provided by...
... with your Channel Fix settings (see page 93). (This can receive digital cable TV services. using not presently in the TV's memory (see page 84). ❏ Check your cable TV company for new digital channels (see page 84). Cannot receive any ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are channels when using an antenna TV is broadcasting digital signals in unsupported broadcast formats, you can be set -top box provided by...
Operating Instructions
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... TV's audio might be set to Auto SAP or Mono, when it might be damaged; Cannot raise the volume on the resolution of the cable box using a cable box Then press TV FUNCTION and adjust the TV's volume. Or, to use your camera's instruction manual for details. is displayed ❏ Memory Stick The lock mechanism on the TV speakers, set to Fixed (in the Audio Menu (see page 80). In the Audio Menu (see...
... TV's audio might be set to Auto SAP or Mono, when it might be damaged; Cannot raise the volume on the resolution of the cable box using a cable box Then press TV FUNCTION and adjust the TV's volume. Or, to use your camera's instruction manual for details. is displayed ❏ Memory Stick The lock mechanism on the TV speakers, set to Fixed (in the Audio Menu (see page 80). In the Audio Menu (see...
Operating Instructions
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... 47). No color ❏ Adjust the Color option in the Video Menu (see settings to temporarily unblock channels. it could be station trouble. Double images or ghosts ❏ Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may (screen not lit), no text is plugged in the Setup Menu and no sound need service. General Problem Possible Remedies How to reset TV to change the input mode (see page 90). picture (screen lit), ❏ Adjust the Brightness option...
... 47). No color ❏ Adjust the Color option in the Video Menu (see settings to temporarily unblock channels. it could be station trouble. Double images or ghosts ❏ Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may (screen not lit), no text is plugged in the Setup Menu and no sound need service. General Problem Possible Remedies How to reset TV to change the input mode (see page 90). picture (screen lit), ❏ Adjust the Brightness option...
Operating Instructions
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..., removing card 42 Caption Vision 89 CATV. See Digital Reality Creation. DVD player using with TV remote control 60 with A/V connectors, connecting 34 E Effect button 47 ENTER button 48, 52 error messages, Memory Stick 100 F Fast-forward button 47 Favorite Channels 10 clearing 58 in remote 45 bilingual audio 80 blocking programs. See ratings. Index 0-9 buttons 48, 52 4:3 Default settings 82, 83 A Advanced Video 79 Alternate Audio 54 Alternate Video 54 ANT button 52 antenna, connecting 16...
..., removing card 42 Caption Vision 89 CATV. See Digital Reality Creation. DVD player using with TV remote control 60 with A/V connectors, connecting 34 E Effect button 47 ENTER button 48, 52 error messages, Memory Stick 100 F Fast-forward button 47 Favorite Channels 10 clearing 58 in remote 45 bilingual audio 80 blocking programs. See ratings. Index 0-9 buttons 48, 52 4:3 Default settings 82, 83 A Advanced Video 79 Alternate Audio 54 Alternate Video 54 ANT button 52 antenna, connecting 16...
Marketing Specifications
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...; PSIP Program Information • DTV Auto Add General • Power Requirements AC 120V 60Hz Tuner • 8 VSB • ATSC, NTSC • Clear QAM • Digital Cable Inputs and Outputs • Component Video Input (Y/PB/PR) 2 Rear • Composite Input 1 Front/3 Rear • S-Video Input (With Detection): 1 Front/2 Rear • Control S 1 Rear • HDMI 1 rear Supplied Accessories • Remote Control (RM-Y200) • AA Battery (2) • Instruction Manual Weights & Measures • KD-30XS955: 154 lbs (69.8kg) • KD-34XS955: 198...
...; PSIP Program Information • DTV Auto Add General • Power Requirements AC 120V 60Hz Tuner • 8 VSB • ATSC, NTSC • Clear QAM • Digital Cable Inputs and Outputs • Component Video Input (Y/PB/PR) 2 Rear • Composite Input 1 Front/3 Rear • S-Video Input (With Detection): 1 Front/2 Rear • Control S 1 Rear • HDMI 1 rear Supplied Accessories • Remote Control (RM-Y200) • AA Battery (2) • Instruction Manual Weights & Measures • KD-30XS955: 154 lbs (69.8kg) • KD-34XS955: 198...
Warranty Card
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... any conditions set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of, or to service the Product. For your expense. 3. two (2) years). ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all labor charges. 2. This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been...
... any conditions set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of, or to service the Product. For your expense. 3. two (2) years). ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all labor charges. 2. This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been...
