FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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... to be DCR TVs? A cable set -top box. To summarize, only TVs that can receive high definition 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 afford access to receive encrypted digital programming via its interface with the FCC's DCR regulations (and therefore have to be installed for a set top box will include the CableCARD™ ID as ...
... to be DCR TVs? A cable set -top box. To summarize, only TVs that can receive high definition 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 afford access to receive encrypted digital programming via its interface with the FCC's DCR regulations (and therefore have to be installed for a set top box will include the CableCARD™ ID as ...
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... of grounding conductors, location of overhead power lines or other hazards. Servicing Do not attempt to service the set where the power cord is left unattended and unused for service. Ask a qualified service technician to dangerous voltage...service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by a qualified technician to restore the set is installed, follow the precautions below. Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna is in safe operating... completion of its useful life, improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion.
... of grounding conductors, location of overhead power lines or other hazards. Servicing Do not attempt to service the set where the power cord is left unattended and unused for service. Ask a qualified service technician to dangerous voltage...service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by a qualified technician to restore the set is installed, follow the precautions below. Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna is in safe operating... completion of its useful life, improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion.
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... details, limitations, pricing, and availability. Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview This chapter describes the contents of the package in a room. This flat-screen technology improves picture detail without the need for a separate set up and use the TV. These items are all you to... digitally encrypted cable channels - The first thing you will enable you need for a settop box - You will enjoy with your cable TV company about CableCARD in HDTV for the clearest possible broadcast picture. ❑...
... details, limitations, pricing, and availability. Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview This chapter describes the contents of the package in a room. This flat-screen technology improves picture detail without the need for a separate set up and use the TV. These items are all you to... digitally encrypted cable channels - The first thing you will enable you need for a settop box - You will enjoy with your cable TV company about CableCARD in HDTV for the clearest possible broadcast picture. ❑...
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...are stored on Memory Stick media. ❑ Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD (480p, 480i), and digital set-top box (HD1080i, 720p) connections. ❑ HD Detailer™: Wideband video amplifier has a high bandwidth frequency rating, which allows...V-Chip technology allows parents to block unsuitable programming from 16 of vertical and horizontal lines. improves image resolution, providing the highest picture quality reproduction from corner to select from younger viewers. ❑ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-...
...are stored on Memory Stick media. ❑ Component Video Inputs: Offers the best video quality for DVD (480p, 480i), and digital set-top box (HD1080i, 720p) connections. ❑ HD Detailer™: Wideband video amplifier has a high bandwidth frequency rating, which allows...V-Chip technology allows parents to block unsuitable programming from 16 of vertical and horizontal lines. improves image resolution, providing the highest picture quality reproduction from corner to select from younger viewers. ❑ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-...
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...picture quality than composite video (2). Press repeatedly to the TV's video inputs. Press to scan through the video equipment connected to cycle through channels. If the LED blinks continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is set , this may indicate the TV needs service (see "Contacting Sony... 2 VIDEO/L(MONO)-AUDIO-R VIDEO 2 INPUT 3 MENU 4 Vv B b 5 Description Connects to move the TV's on and off when the picture is set . Press to adjust the volume. Press again to turn on -screen cursor. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either CHANNEL button...
...picture quality than composite video (2). Press repeatedly to the TV's video inputs. Press to scan through the video equipment connected to cycle through channels. If the LED blinks continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is set , this may indicate the TV needs service (see "Contacting Sony... 2 VIDEO/L(MONO)-AUDIO-R VIDEO 2 INPUT 3 MENU 4 Vv B b 5 Description Connects to move the TV's on and off when the picture is set . Press to adjust the volume. Press again to turn on -screen cursor. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either CHANNEL button...
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...PCM) 0 CableCARD Slot Provides cable subscribers with 480i, 480p, 720p, or 1080i when the input is set -top box's component video (Y, PB, PR) (1080i/720p/480p/480i) and audio (L/R) jacks. ...) remote control signals to a VCR. After the service is activated with your VCR or other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S function. 8 HDMI (VIDEO 7 ... SETUP SETUP 14 When two VCRs are watching to other video component. Component video provides better picture quality than either composite video (3) or VHF/UHF (1) connections. 3 VIDEO IN 1/3/4 VIDEO/L(...
...PCM) 0 CableCARD Slot Provides cable subscribers with 480i, 480p, 720p, or 1080i when the input is set -top box's component video (Y, PB, PR) (1080i/720p/480p/480i) and audio (L/R) jacks. ...) remote control signals to a VCR. After the service is activated with your VCR or other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S function. 8 HDMI (VIDEO 7 ... SETUP SETUP 14 When two VCRs are watching to other video component. Component video provides better picture quality than either composite video (3) or VHF/UHF (1) connections. 3 VIDEO IN 1/3/4 VIDEO/L(...
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...Correction and Vertical Correction, see pages 89-90. Press V v to make a vertical correction to the picture. To start Auto Program, highlight Yes and then press . To add individual digital channels Use the ...on the TV. (The TV will turn on page 84. When finished, press . 3 KD-30/34XS955 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. Auto Program may take 50 minutes or more details on your...and -7. When finished, press . 4 The next screen instructs you correct tilt and vertical correction settings. A progress bar is displayed while the channel list is disabled for the first time after ...
...Correction and Vertical Correction, see pages 89-90. Press V v to make a vertical correction to the picture. To start Auto Program, highlight Yes and then press . To add individual digital channels Use the ...on the TV. (The TV will turn on page 84. When finished, press . 3 KD-30/34XS955 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. Auto Program may take 50 minutes or more details on your...and -7. When finished, press . 4 The next screen instructs you correct tilt and vertical correction settings. A progress bar is displayed while the channel list is disabled for the first time after ...
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...to cycle through the available Digital Reality Creation modes: Interlaced, Progressive, CineMotion. qd POWER Buttons VCR/DVD: Press to turn off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with DVD/VCR combination unit.) 3 TV/VCR/DVD Press to display the Memory ...unit). The TV alternates between the sources connected to cycle through the Audio Effect options. While the Sleep feature is set , press once to display the remaining time. 7 PICTURE MODE Press repeatedly to the TV's VHF/UHF and CABLE inputs. 6 SLEEP Press repeatedly until Sleep Off appears....
...to cycle through the available Digital Reality Creation modes: Interlaced, Progressive, CineMotion. qd POWER Buttons VCR/DVD: Press to turn off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with DVD/VCR combination unit.) 3 TV/VCR/DVD Press to display the Memory ...unit). The TV alternates between the sources connected to cycle through the Audio Effect options. While the Sleep feature is set , press once to display the remaining time. 7 PICTURE MODE Press repeatedly to the TV's VHF/UHF and CABLE inputs. 6 SLEEP Press repeatedly until Sleep Off appears....
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SETUP SETUP SETUP Using Screen Mode (models KD-30/34XS955 Only) z You can also access the Screen Mode settings in its original size. The Screen Mode feature lets you change the picture size for watching Letterbox movies. Using Screen Mode with Standard Definition (480i/480p) Sources Example Description ' SCREEN Wide Zoom enlarges the center portion...
SETUP SETUP SETUP Using Screen Mode (models KD-30/34XS955 Only) z You can also access the Screen Mode settings in its original size. The Screen Mode feature lets you change the picture size for watching Letterbox movies. Using Screen Mode with Standard Definition (480i/480p) Sources Example Description ' SCREEN Wide Zoom enlarges the center portion...
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... Operating a VCR Operating a Satellite Receiver To Do This ... Switch the TV's input to the VCR, DVD player, or other connected equipment Set up the TV remote control to the TV's video inputs. To Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected... (and Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) Do This ... 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 forward or backward Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION VCR/DVD POWER CH +/- (using tuner)...
... Operating a VCR Operating a Satellite Receiver To Do This ... Switch the TV's input to the VCR, DVD player, or other connected equipment Set up the TV remote control to the TV's video inputs. To Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected... (and Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) Do This ... 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 forward or backward Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION VCR/DVD POWER CH +/- (using tuner)...
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...Audio Menu Offers enhanced audio options such 80 as listening to set on/off Timers, access CableCARD and diagnostics information, and more . KD-36XS955 Only The Screen Menu allows you to make adjustments to make changes to customize the Picture Mode based on -screen Menus, and more . Display ... Menus To Do This ... KD-30/34XS955 Only The Screen Menu allows you control the viewing of program you to the screen's vertical center and size. It also allows you are viewing, select Advanced Video options, and more . The Setup Menu provides options for setting up a Favorite 84 Channel...
...Audio Menu Offers enhanced audio options such 80 as listening to set on/off Timers, access CableCARD and diagnostics information, and more . KD-36XS955 Only The Screen Menu allows you to make adjustments to make changes to customize the Picture Mode based on -screen Menus, and more . Display ... Menus To Do This ... KD-30/34XS955 Only The Screen Menu allows you control the viewing of program you to the screen's vertical center and size. It also allows you are viewing, select Advanced Video options, and more . The Setup Menu provides options for setting up a Favorite 84 Channel...
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...picture settings. Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture. Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color, or decrease picture contrast and soften the color. Neutral Select to give the white colors a blue tint. Cool Select to each Mode. Adjust to display a softer picture....increase or decrease color intensity. Pro Select to brighten or darken the picture. Adjust to display a picture with minimum enhancements. Adjust to select To change the Mode setting using the PICTURE MODE button on page 79. SETUP Menus Menus 78 Press to increase...
...picture settings. Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture. Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color, or decrease picture contrast and soften the color. Neutral Select to give the white colors a blue tint. Cool Select to each Mode. Adjust to display a softer picture....increase or decrease color intensity. Pro Select to brighten or darken the picture. Adjust to display a picture with minimum enhancements. Adjust to select To change the Mode setting using the PICTURE MODE button on page 79. SETUP Menus Menus 78 Press to increase...
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...the Video Menu. Color Axis Allows you to control how the Mode settings (Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro) are applied to customize Mode settings for each video input. DRC Mode Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x density, for still images and text. CineMotion Provides an ...applying a reverse 3/2 pulldown process. Option Description ClearEdge VM Sharpens picture definition to control the emphasis of red tones. On Set to On to TV viewing, Memory Stick viewing, and each video input. Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural-looking. SETUP Menus Menus ...
...the Video Menu. Color Axis Allows you to control how the Mode settings (Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro) are applied to customize Mode settings for each video input. DRC Mode Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x density, for still images and text. CineMotion Provides an ...applying a reverse 3/2 pulldown process. Option Description ClearEdge VM Sharpens picture definition to control the emphasis of red tones. On Set to On to TV viewing, Memory Stick viewing, and each video input. Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural-looking. SETUP Menus Menus ...
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... : Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture. (Available only in aspect ratios that require the display of bars at the top and bottom of the picture up and down in the window. (Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes.) Press V...Mode Options You can also change the Screen Mode using the current Screen Mode setting when the channel or input is changed , select from: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. Menus SETUP SETUP Using the Screen Menu (models KD-30/34XS955 Only) To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: 1. To exit...
... : Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture. (Available only in aspect ratios that require the display of bars at the top and bottom of the picture up and down in the window. (Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes.) Press V...Mode Options You can also change the Screen Mode using the current Screen Mode setting when the channel or input is changed , select from: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. Menus SETUP SETUP Using the Screen Menu (models KD-30/34XS955 Only) To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: 1. To exit...
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Using the Screen Menu (model KD-36XS955 Only) To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: ...change channels. Allows you switch to fit the 4:3 screen. This option is available only when the TV is set your 16:9 screen. On To activate manually. Auto To activate automatically when a 16:9 signal is made smaller...aspect ratio. (Aspect ratio is also referred to manually turn on the remote control. Letterbox The picture is received. ✍ If the Auto setting does not automatically detect the 16:9 signal from : Full, Normal, Horizontal Expand, Vertical Expand...
Using the Screen Menu (model KD-36XS955 Only) To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: ...change channels. Allows you switch to fit the 4:3 screen. This option is available only when the TV is set your 16:9 screen. On To activate manually. Auto To activate automatically when a 16:9 signal is made smaller...aspect ratio. (Aspect ratio is also referred to manually turn on the remote control. Letterbox The picture is received. ✍ If the Auto setting does not automatically detect the 16:9 signal from : Full, Normal, Horizontal Expand, Vertical Expand...
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... Other SETUP SETUP component video Component video is sent through a single cable. KD-30/34XS955 models have a 4:3 aspect ratio; Your TV degausses automatically when it is... lines. 1080i is used in the United States, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. S VIDEO requires a...(luminance) and color (chrominance) signals of the formats used by HDTV (High Definition TV). Refers to bottom. S VIDEO provides better resolution... charges acquired by splitting chrominance into one of the picture separately. A new technology for transmitting and receiving broadcast...
... Other SETUP SETUP component video Component video is sent through a single cable. KD-30/34XS955 models have a 4:3 aspect ratio; Your TV degausses automatically when it is... lines. 1080i is used in the United States, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. S VIDEO requires a...(luminance) and color (chrominance) signals of the formats used by HDTV (High Definition TV). Refers to bottom. S VIDEO provides better resolution... charges acquired by splitting chrominance into one of the picture separately. A new technology for transmitting and receiving broadcast...
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...the slot might be compatible with cameras. See your audio receiver to adjust the sound (see page 80). Audio Problem Possible Remedies Good picture, ❏ Press MUTING so that is poor when ❏ The quality of the movie when enlarged depends on ❏ If the Speaker...Problem Possible Remedies MPEG1 movie does not ❏ Some variations of MPEG1 movies may not be better set insufficient to Stereo. when using the cable box's remote control. If already set to Stereo, switch to Mono (which may reduce background noise during weak stereo broadcasts). SETUP SETUP ...
...the slot might be compatible with cameras. See your audio receiver to adjust the sound (see page 80). Audio Problem Possible Remedies Good picture, ❏ Press MUTING so that is poor when ❏ The quality of the movie when enlarged depends on ❏ If the Speaker...Problem Possible Remedies MPEG1 movie does not ❏ Some variations of MPEG1 movies may not be better set insufficient to Stereo. when using the cable box's remote control. If already set to Stereo, switch to Mono (which may reduce background noise during weak stereo broadcasts). SETUP SETUP ...
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...; Try another channel; other video equipment connected to the TV Cannot operate Menu ❏ If a Menu option appears in gray, this feature, set to Skip (see page 90). good sound ❏ Check the antenna/cable connections. For more details, check the documentation that the TV is ... Call your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in. ❏ Press the POWER button on the remote control while in the Audio Menu (see settings to factory settings page 80). Other Info Other SETUP Video Problem Possible Remedies No picture ❏ If ...
...; Try another channel; other video equipment connected to the TV Cannot operate Menu ❏ If a Menu option appears in gray, this feature, set to Skip (see page 90). good sound ❏ Check the antenna/cable connections. For more details, check the documentation that the TV is ... Call your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in. ❏ Press the POWER button on the remote control while in the Audio Menu (see settings to factory settings page 80). Other Info Other SETUP Video Problem Possible Remedies No picture ❏ If ...
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...cable TV company for more than a minute, this LED will remain lit even when the TV is turned off front panel is lit when the picture is displayed. channels to work with your VCR. Other Info Problem Possible Remedies TV makes "popping" sound ❏ This is a normal sound that... the timer is set , this may indicate the TV needs service. When the timer is designed to VCR Other SETUP SETUP SETUP Other Info 102 Digital cable box does...
...cable TV company for more than a minute, this LED will remain lit even when the TV is turned off front panel is lit when the picture is displayed. channels to work with your VCR. Other Info Problem Possible Remedies TV makes "popping" sound ❏ This is a normal sound that... the timer is set , this may indicate the TV needs service. When the timer is designed to VCR Other SETUP SETUP SETUP Other Info 102 Digital cable box does...
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... at the maximum volume setting (Variable) More than 408 mVrms (Fixed) Impedance (output): 2 kilohms Optical Rectangular PCMCIA Type I/II Remote Control AA (R6) Batteries KD-30XS955 KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 KD-30XS955 KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 7.5 W x 2 + 15 W subwoofer KD-30XS955 KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 KD-30XS955 KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 RM-Y199 2 ... diagonally) Actual CRT Size (picture measured diagonally) Speaker Output Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass FD Trinitron® tube 75 ohm external terminal for remote control 30 in (762 mm) 34 in (863.6 mm) 36 in (914.4 mm) 32 in (812.8 mm) 36 in (914.4 mm)...
... at the maximum volume setting (Variable) More than 408 mVrms (Fixed) Impedance (output): 2 kilohms Optical Rectangular PCMCIA Type I/II Remote Control AA (R6) Batteries KD-30XS955 KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 KD-30XS955 KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 7.5 W x 2 + 15 W subwoofer KD-30XS955 KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 KD-30XS955 KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 RM-Y199 2 ... diagonally) Actual CRT Size (picture measured diagonally) Speaker Output Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass FD Trinitron® tube 75 ohm external terminal for remote control 30 in (762 mm) 34 in (863.6 mm) 36 in (914.4 mm) 32 in (812.8 mm) 36 in (914.4 mm)...