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...same program can cause the imprint of serious injury. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Warning (KD-34XS955 only) The CRT in this instruction manual and at low settings. Owner's Record The model...result of misuse. This television also includes a QAM demodulator which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the type of programming and signal provided by your warranty ...cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to call your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is connected. ❑ Consult...
...same program can cause the imprint of serious injury. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Warning (KD-34XS955 only) The CRT in this instruction manual and at low settings. Owner's Record The model...result of misuse. This television also includes a QAM demodulator which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the type of programming and signal provided by your warranty ...cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to call your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is connected. ❑ Consult...
Operating Instructions
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...type power outlet. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for grounding). Turn off your dealer or service technician. Do not place any objects, especially heavy objects, on the serial/model plate. Installation Always use...The set is heavy and the bottom surface is normal for the weather to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on the set , causing injury. Water and Moisture Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Accessories Do not place the ...
...type power outlet. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for grounding). Turn off your dealer or service technician. Do not place any objects, especially heavy objects, on the serial/model plate. Installation Always use...The set is heavy and the bottom surface is normal for the weather to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on the set , causing injury. Water and Moisture Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Accessories Do not place the ...
Operating Instructions
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.../DUO qa Memory Stick LED qs TIMER/STAND BY LED qf Infrared Receiver (IR) qg POWER Press to adjust the volume. When the timer is turned off. Memory Stick insertion slot. R MENU TV/VIDEO + VOLUME CHANNEL _ STD/DUO STAND BY TIMER POWER Item 1 S VIDEO VIDEO 2 INPUT 2 VIDEO/L(MONO)-AUDIO...through channels. When lit, indicates that has S VIDEO. For details, see page 92. Press to turn on and off when the picture is set , this may indicate the TV needs service (see "Contacting Sony" on page 77. Press again to display the Menu. For details, see "Using the Menus" ...
.../DUO qa Memory Stick LED qs TIMER/STAND BY LED qf Infrared Receiver (IR) qg POWER Press to adjust the volume. When the timer is turned off. Memory Stick insertion slot. R MENU TV/VIDEO + VOLUME CHANNEL _ STD/DUO STAND BY TIMER POWER Item 1 S VIDEO VIDEO 2 INPUT 2 VIDEO/L(MONO)-AUDIO...through channels. When lit, indicates that has S VIDEO. For details, see page 92. Press to turn on and off when the picture is set , this may indicate the TV needs service (see "Contacting Sony" on page 77. Press again to display the Menu. For details, see "Using the Menus" ...
Operating Instructions
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... cable Cables are often color-coded to play the TV's audio through your stereo system. For details, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 80. 3 Turn on how you connected the TV. Connect red to red, white to the jack into which you want to connectors. To line input Receiver 2 Using...
... cable Cables are often color-coded to play the TV's audio through your stereo system. For details, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 80. 3 Turn on how you connected the TV. Connect red to red, white to the jack into which you want to connectors. To line input Receiver 2 Using...
Operating Instructions
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... CableCARD is activated with access to insert the CableCARD (supplied by your cable company's interactive or advanced features (such as described below: 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Insert the CableCARD into the TV's rear panel CableCARD slot. After the service is on same side as indicator on... slot ! CableCARD is inserted into the TV's CableCARD slot. not Sony. SETUP Setup Using CableCARD CableCARD provides cable subscribers with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a separate set-top box...
... CableCARD is activated with access to insert the CableCARD (supplied by your cable company's interactive or advanced features (such as described below: 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Insert the CableCARD into the TV's rear panel CableCARD slot. After the service is on same side as indicator on... slot ! CableCARD is inserted into the TV's CableCARD slot. not Sony. SETUP Setup Using CableCARD CableCARD provides cable subscribers with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a separate set-top box...
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This screen includes information your cable TV company will no longer decrypt digital cable TV programming services that require CableCARD. 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Push the eject button on page 41. After 1-2 minutes, the CableCARD setup screen is activated, your cable TV company will ...before they can also access information about your CableCARD in "Activating CableCARD Service" on the TV's CableCARD slot to remove it locks into place. 4 Turn on the TV. After the CableCARD has acquired channels from your cable TV company, the TV tunes to the CableCARD. Eject button 3 Pull the ...
This screen includes information your cable TV company will no longer decrypt digital cable TV programming services that require CableCARD. 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Push the eject button on page 41. After 1-2 minutes, the CableCARD setup screen is activated, your cable TV company will ...before they can also access information about your CableCARD in "Activating CableCARD Service" on the TV's CableCARD slot to remove it locks into place. 4 Turn on the TV. After the CableCARD has acquired channels from your cable TV company, the TV tunes to the CableCARD. Eject button 3 Pull the ...
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... run Auto Program again at a later time ❑ Use the Auto Program feature as described on .) 4 Release RESET. When finished, press . 3 KD-30/34XS955 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. To start Auto Program, highlight Yes and then press . Auto Program may take 50 minutes or more details on... is disabled for the first time after hooking it up. Using the remote control, move the highlight to the desired language, then press to turn itself off, then back on page 84. Auto Program automatically creates a list of the picture. z If you to the picture. To add...
... run Auto Program again at a later time ❑ Use the Auto Program feature as described on .) 4 Release RESET. When finished, press . 3 KD-30/34XS955 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. To start Auto Program, highlight Yes and then press . Auto Program may take 50 minutes or more details on... is disabled for the first time after hooking it up. Using the remote control, move the highlight to the desired language, then press to turn itself off, then back on page 84. Auto Program automatically creates a list of the picture. z If you to the picture. To add...
Operating Instructions
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... 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the TV to turn on and off the satellite receiver or cable box. While the Sleep feature is set to operate the TV, press repeatedly to operate non-Sony video equipment. SAT/CABLE: Press to cycle through the available Digital Reality ..."Programming the Remote Control" on before shutting off automatically. SETUP SETUP Remote Control Button Description 1 MUTING Press to turn off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with older Sony equipment. See pages 43, 79, and 81. Press again or press VOL+ to restore the sound. 2 ...
... 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the TV to turn on and off the satellite receiver or cable box. While the Sleep feature is set to operate the TV, press repeatedly to operate non-Sony video equipment. SAT/CABLE: Press to cycle through the available Digital Reality ..."Programming the Remote Control" on before shutting off automatically. SETUP SETUP Remote Control Button Description 1 MUTING Press to turn off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with older Sony equipment. See pages 43, 79, and 81. Press again or press VOL+ to restore the sound. 2 ...
Operating Instructions
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... to exit from the Menu. For details, see page 58.) ws MENU wd CH +/- Press again to toggle between the Screen Mode options. Press 0 - 9 to turn Display off. Press again to select a channel; For details on selecting digital channels, see pages 55-57. For details on using Screen Mode, see page...
... to exit from the Menu. For details, see page 58.) ws MENU wd CH +/- Press again to toggle between the Screen Mode options. Press 0 - 9 to turn Display off. Press again to select a channel; For details on selecting digital channels, see pages 55-57. For details on using Screen Mode, see page...
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... control. ✍ The equipment must be reprogrammed. SETUP SETUP Remote Control Programming the Remote Control If you have video equipment other than Sony brand (or if you have a Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) that you want to control with the TV's remote control, use the number listed first.) 2 Press CODE ... cases, you may revert to the factory setting and must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used with the remote control. 1 Turn to the list of "Manufacturer's Codes" on page 50, and find the three-digit code number for the manufacturer of your equipment. (If more ...
... control. ✍ The equipment must be reprogrammed. SETUP SETUP Remote Control Programming the Remote Control If you have video equipment other than Sony brand (or if you have a Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) that you want to control with the TV's remote control, use the number listed first.) 2 Press CODE ... cases, you may revert to the factory setting and must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used with the remote control. 1 Turn to the list of "Manufacturer's Codes" on page 50, and find the three-digit code number for the manufacturer of your equipment. (If more ...
Operating Instructions
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Press DISPLAY again to turn Display off the TV Tune directly to a channel Do This ... Press TV FUNCTION Press TV POWER To tune to the TV's VHF/UHF and VHF/... the VCR, DVD player, or other information) number, current time, and channel label (if set parental controls, and more Press MENU to operate the TV Turn on page 77. For digital subchannels, press 0-9, , press 0-9 again, and then ENTER. See pages 53 for details. Display the current channel Press DISPLAY once to...
Press DISPLAY again to turn Display off the TV Tune directly to a channel Do This ... Press TV FUNCTION Press TV POWER To tune to the TV's VHF/UHF and VHF/... the VCR, DVD player, or other information) number, current time, and channel label (if set parental controls, and more Press MENU to operate the TV Turn on page 77. For digital subchannels, press 0-9, , press 0-9 again, and then ENTER. See pages 53 for details. Display the current channel Press DISPLAY once to...
Operating Instructions
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Activate the remote control to operate the VCR Turn on/off Select a channel Change channels Back to operate non-Sony equipment (and Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to resume normal playback) To...tape playback) N and z simultaneously N x M m X M or m during playback (release to the TV's video inputs. Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver Turn on page 49. Switch the TV's input to the VCR, DVD player, or other connected equipment Set up the TV remote control to previous channel...
Activate the remote control to operate the VCR Turn on/off Select a channel Change channels Back to operate non-Sony equipment (and Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to resume normal playback) To...tape playback) N and z simultaneously N x M m X M or m during playback (release to the TV's video inputs. Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver Turn on page 49. Switch the TV's input to the VCR, DVD player, or other connected equipment Set up the TV remote control to previous channel...
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... Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION SAT/CABLE POWER 0-9, ENTER CH +/JUMP To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Turn on/off Play Stop Pause Step through different tracks of the disc Step through different chapters of a video disc Select tracks directly Display the... (VCR) VCR/DVD POWER TV/VCR/DVD MENU N x X M or m during tape playback) Press Activate the remote control VCR/DVD FUNCTION to operate the DVD/VCR Turn on /off Select a channel Change channels Back to move cursor), ENTER MENU Vv B b SELECT To Do This ... or 0-9, ENTER (using tuner) CH +/- (during...
... Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION SAT/CABLE POWER 0-9, ENTER CH +/JUMP To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Turn on/off Play Stop Pause Step through different tracks of the disc Step through different chapters of a video disc Select tracks directly Display the... (VCR) VCR/DVD POWER TV/VCR/DVD MENU N x X M or m during tape playback) Press Activate the remote control VCR/DVD FUNCTION to operate the DVD/VCR Turn on /off Select a channel Change channels Back to move cursor), ENTER MENU Vv B b SELECT To Do This ... or 0-9, ENTER (using tuner) CH +/- (during...
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..., see page 64. Indicates that contains the photo or movie files you want to be changed or deleted. SETUP SETUP Using the Memory Stick Index Turn on the Memory Stick. Locked files cannot be printed. The Memory Stick Index appears, which displays thumbnail images of the files stored on the TV...
..., see page 64. Indicates that contains the photo or movie files you want to be changed or deleted. SETUP SETUP Using the Memory Stick Index Turn on the Memory Stick. Locked files cannot be printed. The Memory Stick Index appears, which displays thumbnail images of the files stored on the TV...
Operating Instructions
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SETUP Features Memory Stick SETUP 76 Label Area ❑ To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not turn off the TV or remove Memory Stick media from the insertion slot while data is being on Memory Stick media. ❑ Apply labels only within ...
SETUP Features Memory Stick SETUP 76 Label Area ❑ To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not turn off the TV or remove Memory Stick media from the insertion slot while data is being on Memory Stick media. ❑ Apply labels only within ...
Operating Instructions
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... Menus Menus 80 Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs when a signal is received. (If no SAP signal is set Effect to turn off Steady Sound. ✍ The Steady Sound option is not available (it is grayed out) if the Effect option is present, the TV remains in...
... Menus Menus 80 Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs when a signal is received. (If no SAP signal is set Effect to turn off Steady Sound. ✍ The Steady Sound option is not available (it is grayed out) if the Effect option is present, the TV remains in...
Operating Instructions
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.... To restore the factory default settings for Treble, Bass, and Balance ❑ Press RESET on the TV speakers. Fixed The TV's speakers are turned off, but the volume output from your audio system can be controlled by the TV's remote control. SETUP SETUP SETUP Menus Menus 81 Off Select... to turn on the remote control when in the Audio Menu. Audio Out Easy control of the TV is set only when the Speaker option is fixed...
.... To restore the factory default settings for Treble, Bass, and Balance ❑ Press RESET on the TV speakers. Fixed The TV's speakers are turned off, but the volume output from your audio system can be controlled by the TV's remote control. SETUP SETUP SETUP Menus Menus 81 Off Select... to turn on the remote control when in the Audio Menu. Audio Out Easy control of the TV is set only when the Speaker option is fixed...
Operating Instructions
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...detect the 16:9 signal from : Full, Normal, Horizontal Expand, Vertical Expand. z To use Analog 16:9 with widescreen DVDs, set to manually turn on the remote control. Allows you to change the Screen Mode using the SCREEN MODE button on the 16:9 Enhanced feature. Returns to Auto ... To activate manually. For details, see page 101. Select from your DVD player, select On to VIDEO 1-7. Using the Screen Menu (model KD-36XS955 Only) To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: 1. Display Menu 2. Selecting Screen Mode Options You can also change the picture size...
...detect the 16:9 signal from : Full, Normal, Horizontal Expand, Vertical Expand. z To use Analog 16:9 with widescreen DVDs, set to manually turn on the remote control. Allows you to change the Screen Mode using the SCREEN MODE button on the 16:9 Enhanced feature. Returns to Auto ... To activate manually. For details, see page 101. Select from your DVD player, select On to VIDEO 1-7. Using the Screen Menu (model KD-36XS955 Only) To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: 1. Display Menu 2. Selecting Screen Mode Options You can also change the picture size...
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... Description Lets you have connected the equipment to change channels. Video 1 Use this setting if you set up the channel list on page 58. Off Turns off Channel Fix. 2-6 "Fix" your TV's channel setting to C2-C6 (CABLE input) and use the cable box or satellite receiver to the A/V input jacks...
... Description Lets you have connected the equipment to change channels. Video 1 Use this setting if you set up the channel list on page 58. Off Turns off Channel Fix. 2-6 "Fix" your TV's channel setting to C2-C6 (CABLE input) and use the cable box or satellite receiver to the A/V input jacks...
Operating Instructions
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... of Child, Youth, and Young Adult ratings, see page 88). 86 Menus Menus The Parent Menu includes the following options: Option Description Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on/off . To access the Parent Menu, follow these steps: 1. Display Menu 2. If this is off and select a Child rating system Parental lock is...
... of Child, Youth, and Young Adult ratings, see page 88). 86 Menus Menus The Parent Menu includes the following options: Option Description Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on/off . To access the Parent Menu, follow these steps: 1. Display Menu 2. If this is off and select a Child rating system Parental lock is...
