FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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... digital basic and premium services, although the DCR product must include within it (or be connected to) a high definition display in order to display the picture in high definition. * DCR products may look like any DCR product) must provide this device, please contact your cable provider: CableCARDTM ID: XXX-XXX-XXX...
... digital basic and premium services, although the DCR product must include within it (or be connected to) a high definition display in order to display the picture in high definition. * DCR products may look like any DCR product) must provide this device, please contact your cable provider: CableCARDTM ID: XXX-XXX-XXX...
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... refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. To ensure reliable operation of its useful life, improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the set is subject to direct sunlight. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in...
... refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. To ensure reliable operation of its useful life, improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the set is subject to direct sunlight. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in...
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.... The first thing you can enjoy a bright, clear picture from the flat picture tube. Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by your Wega TV. The FD Trinitron delivers outstanding image detail not only... at the screen center, but also high definition television. Features Some of the features that will enjoy with your new TV include: ❑ Built-in Digital Television Receiver: You can watch TV signals broadcast in HDTV for the clearest possible broadcast picture...
.... The first thing you can enjoy a bright, clear picture from the flat picture tube. Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by your Wega TV. The FD Trinitron delivers outstanding image detail not only... at the screen center, but also high definition television. Features Some of the features that will enjoy with your new TV include: ❑ Built-in Digital Television Receiver: You can watch TV signals broadcast in HDTV for the clearest possible broadcast picture...
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...replaces the signal's NTSC waveform with a new electron gun and high intensity luminescent phosphor - improves image resolution, providing the highest picture quality reproduction from younger viewers. ❑ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface ...the near-HD equivalent, while doubling the number of your favorite channels. ❑ ClearEdge VM™ Velocity Modulation: Sharpens picture definition by enhancing vertical lines. ❑ Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output between this ...
...replaces the signal's NTSC waveform with a new electron gun and high intensity luminescent phosphor - improves image resolution, providing the highest picture quality reproduction from younger viewers. ❑ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface ...the near-HD equivalent, while doubling the number of your favorite channels. ❑ ClearEdge VM™ Velocity Modulation: Sharpens picture definition by enhancing vertical lines. ❑ Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output between this ...
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... details, see page 92. Press to turn on page 61. For details, see "Using the Memory Stick Viewer" on and off . Provides better picture quality than composite video (2). If the LED blinks continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is set , this may indicate the TV... turned on page 64. SETUP SETUP SETUP 12 Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to display the Menu. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on page 77. For details, see "Using the Menus" on page 97). When lit, indicates that has S VIDEO. SETUP Setup SETUP TV ...
... details, see page 92. Press to turn on page 61. For details, see "Using the Memory Stick Viewer" on and off . Provides better picture quality than composite video (2). If the LED blinks continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is set , this may indicate the TV... turned on page 64. SETUP SETUP SETUP 12 Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to display the Menu. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on page 77. For details, see "Using the Menus" on page 97). When lit, indicates that has S VIDEO. SETUP Setup SETUP TV ...
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...need for a separate settop box. When two VCRs are connected, you are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. This video connection provides better picture quality than either composite video (3) or VHF/UHF (1) connections. 3 VIDEO IN 1/3/4 VIDEO/L(MONO) -AUDIO-R Connect to the composite A/V output... 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 ...
...need for a separate settop box. When two VCRs are connected, you are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. This video connection provides better picture quality than either composite video (3) or VHF/UHF (1) connections. 3 VIDEO IN 1/3/4 VIDEO/L(MONO) -AUDIO-R Connect to the composite A/V output... 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 ...
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... jack (shown at left), you also need to white, etc. Example of video inputs. Connect red to red, white to connect audio cables for improved picture quality (compared to connectors. Audio cable SETUP SETUP SETUP 21 When connecting your TV, use an S VIDEO cable for sound, as described below . SETUP Setup...
... jack (shown at left), you also need to white, etc. Example of video inputs. Connect red to red, white to connect audio cables for improved picture quality (compared to connectors. Audio cable SETUP SETUP SETUP 21 When connecting your TV, use an S VIDEO cable for sound, as described below . SETUP Setup...
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... Channel feature as described on page 84. When finished, press . 3 KD-30/34XS955 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. To start Auto Program, highlight Yes and then press . Auto Program automatically creates a list of the picture. Press V v to make a vertical correction to complete. To run ...TV POWER on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on.) 4 Release RESET. Using Initial Setup z For more to the picture. You can choose a correction between +5 and -5. To reset the TV to factory settings 1 Press POWER to run Auto Program again at a later ...
... Channel feature as described on page 84. When finished, press . 3 KD-30/34XS955 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. To start Auto Program, highlight Yes and then press . Auto Program automatically creates a list of the picture. Press V v to make a vertical correction to complete. To run ...TV POWER on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on.) 4 Release RESET. Using Initial Setup z For more to the picture. You can choose a correction between +5 and -5. To reset the TV to factory settings 1 Press POWER to run Auto Program again at a later ...
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... When the remote control is set , press once to display the remaining time. 7 PICTURE MODE Press repeatedly to turn off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with older Sony equipment. Also available in the Applications Menu (page 92). 0 RESET Press to reset the.... Transport Buttons m Rewind N Play z Record (press together with DVD/VCR combination unit.) 3 TV/VCR/DVD Press to step through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro. SETUP SETUP SETUP 47 To cancel press until the TV displays the time in minutes (15, 30, 45, ...
... When the remote control is set , press once to display the remaining time. 7 PICTURE MODE Press repeatedly to turn off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with older Sony equipment. Also available in the Applications Menu (page 92). 0 RESET Press to reset the.... Transport Buttons m Rewind N Play z Record (press together with DVD/VCR combination unit.) 3 TV/VCR/DVD Press to step through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro. SETUP SETUP SETUP 47 To cancel press until the TV displays the time in minutes (15, 30, 45, ...
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... see page 82. Using Screen Mode with Standard Definition (480i/480p) Sources Example Description ' SCREEN Wide Zoom enlarges the center portion of the picture are changed, set 4:3 Default to Off. Some clipping may occur. Zoom is useful for both standard-definition (480i/480p) and high-definition (...inputs, the Screen Mode settings revert to fill the 16:9 screen. The left and right edges of the picture proportionately. SETUP SETUP SETUP Using Screen Mode (models KD-30/34XS955 Only) z You can also access the Screen Mode settings in the Screen Menu. Bars are shown to...
... see page 82. Using Screen Mode with Standard Definition (480i/480p) Sources Example Description ' SCREEN Wide Zoom enlarges the center portion of the picture are changed, set 4:3 Default to Off. Some clipping may occur. Zoom is useful for both standard-definition (480i/480p) and high-definition (...inputs, the Screen Mode settings revert to fill the 16:9 screen. The left and right edges of the picture proportionately. SETUP SETUP SETUP Using Screen Mode (models KD-30/34XS955 Only) z You can also access the Screen Mode settings in the Screen Menu. Bars are shown to...
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... SETUP 56 Horizontal Expand m SCREEN Vertical Expand stretches the picture vertically. Some clipping may occur. SETUP SETUP Using Screen Mode with High-Definition (720p/1080i) Sources Example Description SCREEN Full displays the picture at its original size. Full (native 16:9) If the... source is a 16:9 high-definition (720p/1080i) signal, the picture fills the screen. Some clipping may occur. Zoom m SCREEN Horizontal Expand stretches the picture horizontally. If the source is a 4:3 standard-definition signal that has been upconverted, bars are...
... SETUP 56 Horizontal Expand m SCREEN Vertical Expand stretches the picture vertically. Some clipping may occur. SETUP SETUP Using Screen Mode with High-Definition (720p/1080i) Sources Example Description SCREEN Full displays the picture at its original size. Full (native 16:9) If the... source is a 16:9 high-definition (720p/1080i) signal, the picture fills the screen. Some clipping may occur. Zoom m SCREEN Horizontal Expand stretches the picture horizontally. If the source is a 4:3 standard-definition signal that has been upconverted, bars are...
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SETUP SETUP SETUP Using Screen Mode (models KD-36XS955 Only) The Screen Mode feature is useful when a 480i signal has been upconverted to 720p or 1080i with black bars visible at left, right, ... a 720p or 1080i signal, which results in undesirable "black bars" appearing on all four sides of the black bars. Zoom m SCREEN Horizontal Expand stretches the picture horizontally. Horizontal Expand m SCREEN Vertical Expand stretches the picture vertically. Some clipping may occur. Vertical Expand Features SETUP SETUP 57 Full m SCREEN Zoom enlarges the...
SETUP SETUP SETUP Using Screen Mode (models KD-36XS955 Only) The Screen Mode feature is useful when a 480i signal has been upconverted to 720p or 1080i with black bars visible at left, right, ... a 720p or 1080i signal, which results in undesirable "black bars" appearing on all four sides of the black bars. Zoom m SCREEN Horizontal Expand stretches the picture horizontally. Horizontal Expand m SCREEN Vertical Expand stretches the picture vertically. Some clipping may occur. Vertical Expand Features SETUP SETUP 57 Full m SCREEN Zoom enlarges the...
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...channels Back to resume normal playback) To Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to operate non-Sony equipment (and Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) Do This ... To Do This ... You must program the remote control the first time you use it. ...Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver Turn on/off Change channels Adjust tracking Record Play Stop Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause Search the picture...
...channels Back to resume normal playback) To Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to operate non-Sony equipment (and Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) Do This ... To Do This ... You must program the remote control the first time you use it. ...Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver Turn on/off Change channels Adjust tracking Record Play Stop Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause Search the picture...
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... z When the VCR is not playing, TV/VCR/DVD switches between the DVD player and VCR Display the DVD menu Play Stop Pause Search the picture forward or backward Move highlight (cursor) and select (DVD) Record (VCR) Change channels (VCR) Adjust tracking (VCR) VCR/DVD POWER TV/VCR/DVD MENU N x X M or...
... z When the VCR is not playing, TV/VCR/DVD switches between the DVD player and VCR Display the DVD menu Play Stop Pause Search the picture forward or backward Move highlight (cursor) and select (DVD) Record (VCR) Change channels (VCR) Adjust tracking (VCR) VCR/DVD POWER TV/VCR/DVD MENU N x X M or...
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KD-30/34XS955 Only The Screen Menu allows you to the screen's vertical center and size. The Setup Menu provides options for setting ...the Menus Overview z Press MENU to change Select (confirm) changed setting Exit the Menu Press MENU Vv B b or B MENU 77 KD-36XS955 Only The Screen Menu allows you display the Memory 92 Stick Viewer, set up your 89 system, including selecting closed caption modes, labeling...more . The Channel Menu allows you to set on -screen Menus, and more . It also allows you to customize the Picture Mode based on the type of 86 programs based on your...
KD-30/34XS955 Only The Screen Menu allows you to the screen's vertical center and size. The Setup Menu provides options for setting ...the Menus Overview z Press MENU to change Select (confirm) changed setting Exit the Menu Press MENU Vv B b or B MENU 77 KD-36XS955 Only The Screen Menu allows you display the Memory 92 Stick Viewer, set up your 89 system, including selecting closed caption modes, labeling...more . The Channel Menu allows you to set on -screen Menus, and more . It also allows you to customize the Picture Mode based on the type of 86 programs based on your...
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... these steps: 1. Display Menu 2. z You can also change settings, press V v B b. Adjust to give the white colors a blue tint. Cool Select to brighten or darken the picture. SETUP Menus Menus 78 To exit the Menu, press MENU. Selecting Video Options You can alter the Video Menu settings... (Picture, Brightness, Color, etc.) for each video input, see Mode Memory on the remote control. To control how the Mode settings (Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro) are ...
... these steps: 1. Display Menu 2. z You can also change settings, press V v B b. Adjust to give the white colors a blue tint. Cool Select to brighten or darken the picture. SETUP Menus Menus 78 To exit the Menu, press MENU. Selecting Video Options You can alter the Video Menu settings... (Picture, Brightness, Color, etc.) for each video input, see Mode Memory on the remote control. To control how the Mode settings (Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro) are ...
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..., clean Velocity edge. CineMotion Provides an optimized display by automatically detecting film content and applying a reverse 3/2 pulldown process. Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural-looking. Default Emphasizes red tones. To restore the factory default settings for Video settings: ❑...Interlaced Recommended for still images and text. Changing inputs might change the Mode setting. DRC Mode Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x density, for each video input. Menus SETUP SETUP You can also change the DRC Mode using the DRC ...
..., clean Velocity edge. CineMotion Provides an optimized display by automatically detecting film content and applying a reverse 3/2 pulldown process. Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural-looking. Default Emphasizes red tones. To restore the factory default settings for Video settings: ❑...Interlaced Recommended for still images and text. Changing inputs might change the Mode setting. DRC Mode Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x density, for each video input. Menus SETUP SETUP You can also change the DRC Mode using the DRC ...
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... correction between +15 and -15 (Zoom mode), and +5 and -5 (Wide Zoom mode). Selecting Screen Mode Options You can also change the picture size for 4:3 sources. The Screen Menu includes the following options: Option Screen Mode 4:3 Default Vertical Center Vertical Size Description Enables you to change ...the display of bars at the top and bottom of the picture. (Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes.) Press V or v and press +7 and -7. For details, see page 101. Menus SETUP SETUP Using the Screen Menu (models KD-30/34XS955 Only) To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps:...
... correction between +15 and -15 (Zoom mode), and +5 and -5 (Wide Zoom mode). Selecting Screen Mode Options You can also change the picture size for 4:3 sources. The Screen Menu includes the following options: Option Screen Mode 4:3 Default Vertical Center Vertical Size Description Enables you to change ...the display of bars at the top and bottom of the picture. (Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes.) Press V or v and press +7 and -7. For details, see page 101. Menus SETUP SETUP Using the Screen Menu (models KD-30/34XS955 Only) To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps:...
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... channels. Selecting Screen Mode Options You can also change settings, press V v B b. Select from your 16:9 screen. Provides enhanced picture resolution for digital 16:9 pictures. Pan-n-Scan The left and right edges fit the 4:3 screen. Returns to Auto when you to determine the formatting for widescreen (anamorphic...TV is made smaller so that require the display of bars at the top and bottom of the picture are clipped to confirm the selection. Using the Screen Menu (model KD-36XS955 Only) To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: 1. To exit the Menu, press...
... channels. Selecting Screen Mode Options You can also change settings, press V v B b. Select from your 16:9 screen. Provides enhanced picture resolution for digital 16:9 pictures. Pan-n-Scan The left and right edges fit the 4:3 screen. Returns to Auto when you to determine the formatting for widescreen (anamorphic...TV is made smaller so that require the display of bars at the top and bottom of the picture are clipped to confirm the selection. Using the Screen Menu (model KD-36XS955 Only) To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: 1. To exit the Menu, press...
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...to highlight one of choice. For example, if you can select from the following labels for the VIDEO 5 input. Allows you to the picture. Enables you to make a vertical correction to select a specific color for inputs that input appears on -screen menus. z Normally, Tilt ... or v to highlight the video input (VIDEO 1-7) to which you connected to assign a label. Option Label Video Inputs Tilt Correction Vertical Correction KD-30/34XS955 Only Language Menu Color Description Allows you to identify A/V equipment you want to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. Then when you...
...to highlight one of choice. For example, if you can select from the following labels for the VIDEO 5 input. Allows you to the picture. Enables you to make a vertical correction to select a specific color for inputs that input appears on -screen menus. z Normally, Tilt ... or v to highlight the video input (VIDEO 1-7) to which you connected to assign a label. Option Label Video Inputs Tilt Correction Vertical Correction KD-30/34XS955 Only Language Menu Color Description Allows you to identify A/V equipment you want to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. Then when you...
