FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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... cable industry for copy protection purposes. It cannot support two-way interactivity and does not provide access to decrypt digital programming via Unscrambled analog channels Digital basic channels Digital premium programming Pay Per View Video on Demand services, pay-per-view movies or special events, or interactive TV (iTV) services. The term...
... cable industry for copy protection purposes. It cannot support two-way interactivity and does not provide access to decrypt digital programming via Unscrambled analog channels Digital basic channels Digital premium programming Pay Per View Video on Demand services, pay-per-view movies or special events, or interactive TV (iTV) services. The term...
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 Front Panel 12 Rear Panel ... 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 Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector 39 Using the CONTROL S Feature...
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 Front Panel 12 Rear Panel ... 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 Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector 39 Using the CONTROL S Feature...
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... Using the Program Guide 53 Using Additional Program Guide Options 54 Using Screen Mode (models KD-30/34XS955 Only 55 Using Screen Mode (models KD-36XS955 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...
... Using the Program Guide 53 Using Additional Program Guide Options 54 Using Screen Mode (models KD-30/34XS955 Only 55 Using Screen Mode (models KD-36XS955 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...
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...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 ...
...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 ...
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...Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is activated with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for the clearest possible broadcast picture. ❑ CableCARD slot: Provides cable subscribers with your new TV include: ❑ Built-in Digital Television Receiver: You can watch TV signals broadcast in HDTV ... definition but also at the screen center, but also high definition television. The first thing you to digitally encrypted cable channels - Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview This chapter describes the contents of the package in which is provided by your...
...Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is activated with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for the clearest possible broadcast picture. ❑ CableCARD slot: Provides cable subscribers with your new TV include: ❑ Built-in Digital Television Receiver: You can watch TV signals broadcast in HDTV ... definition but also at the screen center, but also high definition television. The first thing you to digitally encrypted cable channels - Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview This chapter describes the contents of the package in which is provided by your...
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... as a settop box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. along with 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...for displaying high resolution pictures, the new Super Fine Pitch CRT - HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. 10 SETUP SETUP Introducing SETUP improves image resolution, providing the highest picture quality reproduction from 16 of vertical and...
... as a settop box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. along with 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...for displaying high resolution pictures, the new Super Fine Pitch CRT - HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. 10 SETUP SETUP Introducing SETUP improves image resolution, providing the highest picture quality reproduction from 16 of vertical and...
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... 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 is attached...
... 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 is attached...
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...Using the Menus" on page 64. When lit, indicates that has S VIDEO. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on , then shuts off when the picture is turned off the TV. R MENU TV/VIDEO + VOLUME CHANNEL _ STD/DUO STAND BY TIMER POWER Item 1 S VIDEO VIDEO 2 INPUT 2 VIDEO/L(MONO)-AUDIO-R VIDEO... the timer is set . SETUP Setup SETUP TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 q; Connects to cycle through channels, press and hold down either CHANNEL button. AUDIO - Press Vv B b to display the Memory Stick Menu. Press to select an item in the TV's Menu. 6 7 TV/...
...Using the Menus" on page 64. When lit, indicates that has S VIDEO. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on , then shuts off when the picture is turned off the TV. R MENU TV/VIDEO + VOLUME CHANNEL _ STD/DUO STAND BY TIMER POWER Item 1 S VIDEO VIDEO 2 INPUT 2 VIDEO/L(MONO)-AUDIO-R VIDEO... the timer is set . SETUP Setup SETUP TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 q; Connects to cycle through channels, press and hold down either CHANNEL button. AUDIO - Press Vv B b to display the Memory Stick Menu. Press to select an item in the TV's Menu. 6 7 TV/...
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...DIGITAL PCM) 0 CableCARD Slot Provides cable subscribers with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for tape-to digitally encrypted cable channels - SETUP Setup Jack Description 1 VHF/UHF RF input that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable box. 2 S VIDEO IN ...definition television. A fourth component A/V input jack (VIDEO 2) is activated with access to -tape editing (not available with digital channels or with 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...
...DIGITAL PCM) 0 CableCARD Slot Provides cable subscribers with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for tape-to digitally encrypted cable channels - SETUP Setup Jack Description 1 VHF/UHF RF input that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable box. 2 S VIDEO IN ...definition television. A fourth component A/V input jack (VIDEO 2) is activated with access to -tape editing (not available with digital channels or with 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...
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...TV services, you may be able to access your cable company's interactive or advanced features (such as videoon-demand or, in some channels (usually premium channels) ❏ No VCR Cable Box Only ❏ Cable box unscrambles all of a separate set-top box. For information on installing... currently a unidirectional device only, and cannot provide these services require a bidirectional link, which are determined by your cable TV company - not Sony. except in the following circumstances: ❑ Your cable TV company does not provide CableCARD service in your viewing area. ❑ You want...
...TV services, you may be able to access your cable company's interactive or advanced features (such as videoon-demand or, in some channels (usually premium channels) ❏ No VCR Cable Box Only ❏ Cable box unscrambles all of a separate set-top box. For information on installing... currently a unidirectional device only, and cannot provide these services require a bidirectional link, which are determined by your cable TV company - not Sony. except in the following circumstances: ❑ Your cable TV company does not provide CableCARD service in your viewing area. ❑ You want...
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... results, use one of the following connections if you are connecting a cable or an antenna and you: ❑ Do not need a cable box to unscramble channels. (If you have a cable box, see pages 18-19.) ❑ Do not intend to connect a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 22 and 24...
... results, use one of the following connections if you are connecting a cable or an antenna and you: ❑ Do not need a cable box to unscramble channels. (If you have a cable box, see pages 18-19.) ❑ Do not intend to connect a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 22 and 24...
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... results, use this connection if you: ❑ Have a cable and an antenna. (This is convenient if you are using a separate rooftop antenna to receive additional channels that are not provided by your cable company.) ❑ Do not have a cable box or VCR. (If you have a cable box, see pages 22 and...
... results, use this connection if you: ❑ Have a cable and an antenna. (This is convenient if you are using a separate rooftop antenna to receive additional channels that are not provided by your cable company.) ❑ Do not have a cable box or VCR. (If you have a cable box, see pages 22 and...
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... a VCR, see pages 22 and 24.) With this connection you can: ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box 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 ... ANT to Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. see "Programming the Remote Control" on to switch channels. For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use the cable box to operate the cable box pages 49-50...
... a VCR, see pages 22 and 24.) With this connection you can: ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box 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 ... ANT to Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. see "Programming the Remote Control" on to switch channels. For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use the cable box to operate the cable box pages 49-50...
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..." on page 43. 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 to operate the cable box pages 49. Do This ... operate the cable box SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 19 SETUP Setup Cable Box Only... Before connecting a cable box, see pages 22 and 24.) With this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles all channels, which requires you to use the cable box to switch channels. For best results, use this connection you can: ❑ Use the TV remote control to change...
..." on page 43. 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 to operate the cable box pages 49. Do This ... operate the cable box SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 19 SETUP Setup Cable Box Only... Before connecting a cable box, see pages 22 and 24.) With this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles all channels, which requires you to use the cable box to switch channels. For best results, use this connection you can: ❑ Use the TV remote control to change...
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.... Coaxial cable VCR A/V cable CATV cable Cables are often color-coded to the TV's A/V input jacks. 4 Run Auto Program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 43. Connect red to red, white to use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company does not require you to white, etc...
.... Coaxial cable VCR A/V cable CATV cable Cables are often color-coded to the TV's A/V input jacks. 4 Run Auto Program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 43. Connect red to red, white to use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company does not require you to white, etc...
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... inputs to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Watch the VCR Watch cable channels Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to easily See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. Activate the TV remote control to the TV...
... inputs to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Watch the VCR Watch cable channels Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to easily See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. Activate the TV remote control to the TV...
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...A/V input jacks. 6 Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR's A/V output jacks to the TV's A/V input jacks. 7 Run Auto Program, as premium channels (which is a small, inexpensive device that you can purchase at your specific cable box; see "About Using CableCARD" on page 15. To connect a VCR...connecting a cable box, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 49.) ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box and channels coming through the cable box. (You must first program the remote control for your local electronics store. ❑ Four coaxial ...
...A/V input jacks. 6 Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR's A/V output jacks to the TV's A/V input jacks. 7 Run Auto Program, as premium channels (which is a small, inexpensive device that you can purchase at your specific cable box; see "About Using CableCARD" on page 15. To connect a VCR...connecting a cable box, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 49.) ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box and channels coming through the cable box. (You must first program the remote control for your local electronics store. ❑ Four coaxial ...
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... 59. Watch cable (unscrambled) channels Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable box input (VIDEO 3 in the illustration). Set up Video Labels on Using This Connection To Do This ... identify equipment connected to operate the cable box or VCR If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the ...remote control. Connect red to red, white to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Do This ... Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to white, etc. Activate the remote control to change channels. Use the cable box to...
... 59. Watch cable (unscrambled) channels Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable box input (VIDEO 3 in the illustration). Set up Video Labels on Using This Connection To Do This ... identify equipment connected to operate the cable box or VCR If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the ...remote control. Connect red to red, white to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Do This ... Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to white, etc. Activate the remote control to change channels. Use the cable box to...
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... TV's A/V input jacks. 3 Connect a CATV cable from your cable or antenna to the TV's CABLE jack. 4 Run Auto Program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 43.
... TV's A/V input jacks. 3 Connect a CATV cable from your cable or antenna to the TV's CABLE jack. 4 Run Auto Program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 43.
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... SETUP SETUP SETUP A/V cable Coaxial cable Cables are often color-coded to the TV's A/V input jacks. 8 Run Auto Program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 43. VCR A/V cable 7 30 SETUP Connect red to red, white to white, etc. SETUP Setup Satellite Receiver and VCR Using S VIDEO jacks...
... SETUP SETUP SETUP A/V cable Coaxial cable Cables are often color-coded to the TV's A/V input jacks. 8 Run Auto Program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 43. VCR A/V cable 7 30 SETUP Connect red to red, white to white, etc. SETUP Setup Satellite Receiver and VCR Using S VIDEO jacks...
