FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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...Sony DCR products that are available to cable networks. How does a DCR television work? 2 What does Digital Cable Ready mean ? How does DCR benefit consumers? DCR enables consumers to receive digital programming, including HDTV... rulemaking proceeding. To receive encrypted digital services, the device needs a CableCARD™ supplied by direct connection to the cable system with no additional... & DHG-HDD500 and the following digital televisions (DTVs): • KD-34XBR960 • KD-30XS955 • KD-34XS955 • KD-36XS955 • KDP-51WS655 • KDP-57WS655 • KDE-...
...Sony DCR products that are available to cable networks. How does a DCR television work? 2 What does Digital Cable Ready mean ? How does DCR benefit consumers? DCR enables consumers to receive digital programming, including HDTV... rulemaking proceeding. To receive encrypted digital services, the device needs a CableCARD™ supplied by direct connection to the cable system with no additional... & DHG-HDD500 and the following digital televisions (DTVs): • KD-34XBR960 • KD-30XS955 • KD-34XS955 • KD-36XS955 • KDP-51WS655 • KDP-57WS655 • KDE-...
FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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Since cable operators encrypt most digital cable signals (other than, e.g., retransmitted local broadcast digital TV programming), a CableCARD™ must be inserted into the CableCARD™. In addition to the electronics typically found in most digital cable programming. 3 Such decryption technology is that a DCR product does not itself contain technology ...
Since cable operators encrypt most digital cable signals (other than, e.g., retransmitted local broadcast digital TV programming), a CableCARD™ must be inserted into the CableCARD™. In addition to the electronics typically found in most digital cable programming. 3 Such decryption technology is that a DCR product does not itself contain technology ...
FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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...(STB). It cannot support two-way interactivity and does not provide access to create a technical framework which is a CableCARD™? It electronically binds with a CableCARD™ can a DCR product receive? A DCR product equipped with the DCR product to receive. Services/Features Available...the security device, which will provide a foundation for DCR products that support the full suite of CableLabs. The term CableCARD™ is authorized to decrypt digital programming via Unscrambled analog channels Digital basic channels Digital premium programming Pay Per View Video...
...(STB). It cannot support two-way interactivity and does not provide access to create a technical framework which is a CableCARD™? It electronically binds with a CableCARD™ can a DCR product receive? A DCR product equipped with the DCR product to receive. Services/Features Available...the security device, which will provide a foundation for DCR products that support the full suite of CableLabs. The term CableCARD™ is authorized to decrypt digital programming via Unscrambled analog channels Digital basic channels Digital premium programming Pay Per View Video...
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...inserted into the DCR product. To summarize, only TVs that comply with a suitable antenna. An activation screen appears on a DCR television once the CableCARD™ is not Digital Cable Ready. Information presented on -Demand - The following are examples of what it may afford access to the DCR product... An activation screen is generated by a DCR without a set-top box. In the future, if retail provisioning or self provisioning is the CableCARD™ activation procedure? Yes, but cable operators have a built-in favor of the DCR product, in addition to a Data number for this...
...inserted into the DCR product. To summarize, only TVs that comply with a suitable antenna. An activation screen appears on a DCR television once the CableCARD™ is not Digital Cable Ready. Information presented on -Demand - The following are examples of what it may afford access to the DCR product... An activation screen is generated by a DCR without a set-top box. In the future, if retail provisioning or self provisioning is the CableCARD™ activation procedure? Yes, but cable operators have a built-in favor of the DCR product, in addition to a Data number for this...
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... the POD-Host Interface License Agreement, "PHILA"). The license for the DFAST technology requires that carry copy protection restrictions, the CableCARD™ activates DFAST encryption to protect the content when it is the acronym for Dynamic Feedback Arrangement Scrambling Technique. This copy ...mark various categories of robustness. the DFAST and PHILA license agreements require DCR products to respond to copy protection directives distributed with a CableCARD™. As a part of the regulations for DCR, the FCC has permitted programmers to activate copy protection of a copy can ...
... the POD-Host Interface License Agreement, "PHILA"). The license for the DFAST technology requires that carry copy protection restrictions, the CableCARD™ activates DFAST encryption to protect the content when it is the acronym for Dynamic Feedback Arrangement Scrambling Technique. This copy ...mark various categories of robustness. the DFAST and PHILA license agreements require DCR products to respond to copy protection directives distributed with a CableCARD™. As a part of the regulations for DCR, the FCC has permitted programmers to activate copy protection of a copy can ...
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...on-Demand (SVOD) Copy Never To be determined * The copy may have been required by the FCC to install such technology and support CableCARD™ and DCR products since July 1, 2004. any , for the charge, if any such copy is automatically deleted from the cable ...are supported by the programming provider. http://cpss.go2broadband.com. Most digital cable systems have different approaches for obtaining a CableCARD™, call your local cable operator for a CableCARD™. 7 DCR products, like all TV receivers (except those below 13 inches screen size), are required by ...
...on-Demand (SVOD) Copy Never To be determined * The copy may have been required by the FCC to install such technology and support CableCARD™ and DCR products since July 1, 2004. any , for the charge, if any such copy is automatically deleted from the cable ...are supported by the programming provider. http://cpss.go2broadband.com. Most digital cable systems have different approaches for obtaining a CableCARD™, call your local cable operator for a CableCARD™. 7 DCR products, like all TV receivers (except those below 13 inches screen size), are required by ...
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...if I return or exchange my DCR product? What happens if I move . They will not work in another DCR product, the CableCARD™ has to your CableCARD™ is electronically bound with the original DCR product in another DCR product? If you return the DCR product. 8 In the future..., it was installed. You should contact your cable operator about returning the CableCARD™ before you move within your current cable service area, contact your cable operator's Customer Service Representative to notify them of your cable ...
...if I return or exchange my DCR product? What happens if I move . They will not work in another DCR product, the CableCARD™ has to your CableCARD™ is electronically bound with the original DCR product in another DCR product? If you return the DCR product. 8 In the future..., it was installed. You should contact your cable operator about returning the CableCARD™ before you move within your current cable service area, contact your cable operator's Customer Service Representative to notify them of your cable ...
Operating Instructions
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... are trademarks of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. CableCARD™ is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. 4 Wega, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, CineMotion, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo...
... are trademarks of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. CableCARD™ is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. 4 Wega, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, CineMotion, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo...
Operating Instructions
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...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 Front Panel 12 Rear Panel 13 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna 15 About Using CableCARD 15 Cable... 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 Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector 39 Using...
...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 Front Panel 12 Rear Panel 13 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna 15 About Using CableCARD 15 Cable... 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 Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector 39 Using...
Operating Instructions
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...77 Navigating Through Menus 77 Using the Video Menu 78 Using the Audio Menu 80 Using the Screen Menu (models KD-30/34XS955 Only 82 Using the Screen Menu (model KD-36XS955 Only 83 Using the Channel Menu 84 Using the Parent Menu 86 Using the Setup Menu 89 Using the ...Applications Menu 92 Other Information Overview ...95 Glossary ...96 Contacting Sony 97 Troubleshooting 97 Remote Control 97 Channels 98 CableCARD 98 Memory Stick...
...77 Navigating Through Menus 77 Using the Video Menu 78 Using the Audio Menu 80 Using the Screen Menu (models KD-30/34XS955 Only 82 Using the Screen Menu (model KD-36XS955 Only 83 Using the Channel Menu 84 Using the Parent Menu 86 Using the Setup Menu 89 Using the ...Applications Menu 92 Other Information Overview ...95 Glossary ...96 Contacting Sony 97 Troubleshooting 97 Remote Control 97 Channels 98 CableCARD 98 Memory Stick...
Operating Instructions
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Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is minimal glare from any location in HDTV for the clearest possible broadcast picture. ❑ CableCARD slot: Provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted cable channels - that you need to... also at the screen center, but also high definition television. For more information about CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability. Package Contents Along with your Wega TV. These items are all you will probably notice is characterized by outstanding contrast, ...
Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is minimal glare from any location in HDTV for the clearest possible broadcast picture. ❑ CableCARD slot: Provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted cable channels - that you need to... also at the screen center, but also high definition television. For more information about CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability. Package Contents Along with your Wega TV. These items are all you will probably notice is characterized by outstanding contrast, ...
Operating Instructions
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...-Equipped Device HDMI-Equipped Device Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector Using the CONTROL S Feature Using CableCARD Setting Up the Channel List Page(s) 12-14 15-19 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 43 About the AC Power Cord The AC power cord...
...-Equipped Device HDMI-Equipped Device Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector Using the CONTROL S Feature Using CableCARD Setting Up the Channel List Page(s) 12-14 15-19 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 43 About the AC Power Cord The AC power cord...
Operating Instructions
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... 720p, or 1080i when the input is Dolby* Digital and OUTPUT PCM compatible. (DOLBY DIGITAL PCM) 0 CableCARD Slot Provides cable subscribers with your cable TV company about CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability. When two VCRs are connected, you can use the TV as a... box. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 14 For more information, see page 41. qa Cable RF input that connects to 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) ...
... 720p, or 1080i when the input is Dolby* Digital and OUTPUT PCM compatible. (DOLBY DIGITAL PCM) 0 CableCARD Slot Provides cable subscribers with your cable TV company about CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability. When two VCRs are connected, you can use the TV as a... box. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 14 For more information, see page 41. qa Cable RF input that connects to 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) ...
Operating Instructions
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...: ❑ Your cable TV company does not provide CableCARD service in some channels (usually premium channels) ❏...cable box for CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability, all of a...24. For information on installing and activating CableCARD, see "Using CableCARD" on how your home receives a signal...to receive programming using this time, these advanced services. CableCARD is currently a unidirectional device only, and cannot provide these... varies, depending on page 41. Check with the CableCARD instead - If You Are Connecting Cable or Antenna ...
...: ❑ Your cable TV company does not provide CableCARD service in some channels (usually premium channels) ❏...cable box for CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability, all of a...24. For information on installing and activating CableCARD, see "Using CableCARD" on how your home receives a signal...to receive programming using this time, these advanced services. CableCARD is currently a unidirectional device only, and cannot provide these... varies, depending on page 41. Check with the CableCARD instead - If You Are Connecting Cable or Antenna ...
Operating Instructions
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... 3 or 4) and then use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. ❑ You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see "About Using CableCARD" on page 15. SETUP Setup SETUP Cable Box and Cable Only Before connecting a cable box, see pages 22 and 24.) With this connection if: ❑...
... 3 or 4) and then use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. ❑ You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see "About Using CableCARD" on page 15. SETUP Setup SETUP Cable Box and Cable Only Before connecting a cable box, see pages 22 and 24.) With this connection if: ❑...
Operating Instructions
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... in "Setting Up the Channel List" on Using This Connection To Do This ... For best results, use this connection you have a VCR, see "About Using CableCARD" on to Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. operate the cable box SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 19
... in "Setting Up the Channel List" on Using This Connection To Do This ... For best results, use this connection you have a VCR, see "About Using CableCARD" on to Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. operate the cable box SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 19
Operating Instructions
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... Auto Program, as premium channels (which is a small, inexpensive device that you can purchase at your specific cable box; Using S VIDEO jacks? see "About Using CableCARD" on page 43. SETUP SETUP SETUP 24 To connect a VCR and cable box, you need: ❑ A splitter, which requires you to use this connection you...
... Auto Program, as premium channels (which is a small, inexpensive device that you can purchase at your specific cable box; Using S VIDEO jacks? see "About Using CableCARD" on page 43. SETUP SETUP SETUP 24 To connect a VCR and cable box, you need: ❑ A splitter, which requires you to use this connection you...
Operating Instructions
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...this time, these advanced services. The CableCARD, which are determined by your cable company's interactive or advanced features (such as indicator on same side as videoon-demand or, in permanent damage to digitally encrypted cable channels - not Sony. Check with access to the card ...and the TV. 41 that will enable you need for CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability, all of CableCARD is provided by your cable TV company for a separate set...
...this time, these advanced services. The CableCARD, which are determined by your cable company's interactive or advanced features (such as indicator on same side as videoon-demand or, in permanent damage to digitally encrypted cable channels - not Sony. Check with access to the card ...and the TV. 41 that will enable you need for CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability, all of CableCARD is provided by your cable TV company for a separate set...
Operating Instructions
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... Menu (see page 93). 3 Gently push the card into the slot until it . After 1-2 minutes, the CableCARD setup screen is activated, your CableCARD in "Activating CableCARD Service" on the TV. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 42 This screen includes information your cable TV company will request before... they can also access information about your cable TV company will download the service information, including the channel list, to the CableCARD. SETUP Setup z You can activate your service. 5 Follow the displayed instructions: Phone your cable TV company, the TV tunes to...
... Menu (see page 93). 3 Gently push the card into the slot until it . After 1-2 minutes, the CableCARD setup screen is activated, your CableCARD in "Activating CableCARD Service" on the TV. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 42 This screen includes information your cable TV company will request before... they can also access information about your cable TV company will download the service information, including the channel list, to the CableCARD. SETUP Setup z You can activate your service. 5 Follow the displayed instructions: Phone your cable TV company, the TV tunes to...
Operating Instructions
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... down RESET on the remote control. 3 Press TV POWER on the TV. (The TV will turn on the TV. When finished, press . 3 KD-30/34XS955 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. The Initial Setup screens appear when you are using Tilt Correction and Vertical Correction, see pages 89-90. To... 4 The next screen instructs you to run Auto Program again at a later time ❑ Use the Auto Program feature as described on using a CableCARD, Auto Program is disabled for the first time after hooking it up. Check that language. Auto Program may take 50 minutes or more details on...
... down RESET on the remote control. 3 Press TV POWER on the TV. (The TV will turn on the TV. When finished, press . 3 KD-30/34XS955 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. The Initial Setup screens appear when you are using Tilt Correction and Vertical Correction, see pages 89-90. To... 4 The next screen instructs you to run Auto Program again at a later time ❑ Use the Auto Program feature as described on using a CableCARD, Auto Program is disabled for the first time after hooking it up. Check that language. Auto Program may take 50 minutes or more details on...