FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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... presented on the screen is supported, the retail associate or customer would provide the required information to the Cable Customer Service Representative to display the picture in technology that can receive high definition digital basic and premium services, although the DCR product must include within it (or be able to receive...
... presented on the screen is supported, the retail associate or customer would provide the required information to the Cable Customer Service Representative to display the picture in technology that can receive high definition digital basic and premium services, although the DCR product must include within it (or be able to receive...
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... for long periods of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as a bookcase, or built-in a picture tube implosion. Power Cord Protection Do not allow anything to rest on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. ❑ Never place the set in...
... for long periods of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as a bookcase, or built-in a picture tube implosion. Power Cord Protection Do not allow anything to rest on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. ❑ Never place the set in...
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...without distortion, unlike conventional curved screens. The CableCARD, which the TV is shipped and provides an overview of the features of your Wega TV. You will enjoy with access to receive not only standard definition but also at the screen center, but also high definition television...the package in this manual, see pages 15 and 41.) 9 After the service is minimal glare from any location in HDTV for the clearest possible broadcast picture. ❑ CableCARD slot: Provides cable subscribers with your cable TV company, is characterized by these programs. With high-definition...
...without distortion, unlike conventional curved screens. The CableCARD, which the TV is shipped and provides an overview of the features of your Wega TV. You will enjoy with access to receive not only standard definition but also at the screen center, but also high definition television...the package in this manual, see pages 15 and 41.) 9 After the service is minimal glare from any location in HDTV for the clearest possible broadcast picture. ❑ CableCARD slot: Provides cable subscribers with your cable TV company, is characterized by these programs. With high-definition...
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.... ❑ Favorite Channels: Allows you to select from 16 of vertical and horizontal lines. 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 between ...programs and commercials. ❑ Memory Stick® Viewer: Lets you to resize the picture. ❑ Super Fine Pitch CRT: Created especially for quality sources, such as a settop box, DVD player, and A/V receiver...
.... ❑ Favorite Channels: Allows you to select from 16 of vertical and horizontal lines. 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 between ...programs and commercials. ❑ Memory Stick® Viewer: Lets you to resize the picture. ❑ Super Fine Pitch CRT: Created especially for quality sources, such as a settop box, DVD player, and A/V receiver...
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... -screen cursor. For details, see "Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick" on page 61. SETUP SETUP SETUP 12 Memory Stick insertion slot. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on page 77. 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 2... the Memory Stick Menu. For details, see "Using the Menus" on page 97). Press to turn on , then shuts off when the picture is set , this may indicate the TV needs service (see page 92. Press to scan through channels, press and hold down either CHANNEL ...
... -screen cursor. For details, see "Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick" on page 61. SETUP SETUP SETUP 12 Memory Stick insertion slot. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on page 77. 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 2... the Memory Stick Menu. For details, see "Using the Menus" on page 97). Press to turn on , then shuts off when the picture is set , this may indicate the TV needs service (see page 92. Press to scan through channels, press and hold down either CHANNEL ...
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...your VCR or other video component. This video connection provides better picture quality than 1, 2, or 3). 7 CONTROL S IN/OUT Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S ... CableCARD Slot Provides cable subscribers with your cable TV company about CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability. S VIDEO 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...
...your VCR or other video component. This video connection provides better picture quality than 1, 2, or 3). 7 CONTROL S IN/OUT Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S ... CableCARD Slot Provides cable subscribers with your cable TV company about CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability. S VIDEO 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...
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... Video Performance If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (shown at left), you also need to connect audio cables for improved picture quality (compared to white, etc. SETUP Setup SETUP Making Video Connections Your TV includes several types of an S VIDEO Connection TV S VIDEO cable Equipment with...
... Video Performance If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (shown at left), you also need to connect audio cables for improved picture quality (compared to white, etc. SETUP Setup SETUP Making Video Connections Your TV includes several types of an S VIDEO Connection TV S VIDEO cable Equipment with...
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... The Initial Setup screen appears. Using the remote control, move the highlight to the desired language, then press to the picture. When finished, press . 3 KD-30/34XS955 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. Press V v to make a vertical correction to select that you've connected your ...of available analog and digital channels and lets you correct tilt and vertical correction settings. Auto Program automatically creates a list of the picture. Using Initial Setup z For more to connect your signal source correctly. To run Initial Setup 1 Press POWER to correct any ...
... The Initial Setup screen appears. Using the remote control, move the highlight to the desired language, then press to the picture. When finished, press . 3 KD-30/34XS955 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. Press V v to make a vertical correction to select that you've connected your ...of available analog and digital channels and lets you correct tilt and vertical correction settings. Auto Program automatically creates a list of the picture. Using Initial Setup z For more to connect your signal source correctly. To run Initial Setup 1 Press POWER to correct any ...
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...Interlaced, Progressive, CineMotion. For details, see "Using the Memory Stick Viewer" on page 49. TV: Press to step through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro. When the remote control is set to operate the TV, press repeatedly to have the remote control operate... back and forth between the satellite receiver's TV and SAT (satellite) inputs. For details, see "Selecting Video Options" on before shutting off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with N) x Stop M Fast forward X Pause 4 JUMP Press to cycle through the Audio...
...Interlaced, Progressive, CineMotion. For details, see "Using the Memory Stick Viewer" on page 49. TV: Press to step through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro. When the remote control is set to operate the TV, press repeatedly to have the remote control operate... back and forth between the satellite receiver's TV and SAT (satellite) inputs. For details, see "Selecting Video Options" on before shutting off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with N) x Stop M Fast forward X Pause 4 JUMP Press to cycle through the Audio...
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...settings revert to the 4:3 Default setting in the Screen Menu. For details, see page 82. 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 ...sources. ❑ Press SCREEN MODE repeatedly to fill the 16:9 screen. Features SETUP SETUP 55 SETUP SETUP SETUP Using Screen Mode (models KD-30/34XS955 Only) z You can also access the Screen Mode settings in its original size. Bars are stretched to Off.
...settings revert to the 4:3 Default setting in the Screen Menu. For details, see page 82. 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 ...sources. ❑ Press SCREEN MODE repeatedly to fill the 16:9 screen. Features SETUP SETUP 55 SETUP SETUP SETUP Using Screen Mode (models KD-30/34XS955 Only) z You can also access the Screen Mode settings in its original size. Bars are stretched to Off.
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SETUP SETUP Using Screen Mode with High-Definition (720p/1080i) Sources Example Description SCREEN Full displays the picture at its original size. Some clipping may occur. Vertical Expand SETUP Features SETUP SETUP 56 Some clipping may occur. Some ...clipping may occur. Full (native 16:9) If the source is a 16:9 high-definition (720p/1080i) signal, the picture fills the screen. Horizontal Expand m SCREEN Vertical Expand stretches the picture vertically. If the source is a 4:3 standard-definition signal that has been upconverted, bars are shown to fill the 16...
SETUP SETUP Using Screen Mode with High-Definition (720p/1080i) Sources Example Description SCREEN Full displays the picture at its original size. Some clipping may occur. Vertical Expand SETUP Features SETUP SETUP 56 Some clipping may occur. Some ...clipping may occur. Full (native 16:9) If the source is a 16:9 high-definition (720p/1080i) signal, the picture fills the screen. Horizontal Expand m SCREEN Vertical Expand stretches the picture vertically. If the source is a 4:3 standard-definition signal that has been upconverted, bars are shown to fill the 16...
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...Zoom m SCREEN Horizontal Expand stretches the picture horizontally. Horizontal Expand m SCREEN Vertical Expand stretches the picture vertically. Some clipping may occur. Some clipping may occur. Vertical Expand Features SETUP SETUP 57 SETUP SETUP SETUP Using Screen Mode (models KD-36XS955 Only) The Screen Mode feature ...upconverted to a 720p or 1080i signal, which results in undesirable "black bars" appearing on all four sides of the picture. Using Screen Mode with black bars visible at left, right, top, and bottom sides. Using the Screen Mode feature, you ...
...Zoom m SCREEN Horizontal Expand stretches the picture horizontally. Horizontal Expand m SCREEN Vertical Expand stretches the picture vertically. Some clipping may occur. Some clipping may occur. Vertical Expand Features SETUP SETUP 57 SETUP SETUP SETUP Using Screen Mode (models KD-36XS955 Only) The Screen Mode feature ...upconverted to a 720p or 1080i signal, which results in undesirable "black bars" appearing on all four sides of the picture. Using Screen Mode with black bars visible at left, right, top, and bottom sides. Using the Screen Mode feature, you ...
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... first time you use it. See "Programming the Remote Control" on /off Select a channel Change channels Back to operate non-Sony equipment (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 ...
... first time you use it. See "Programming the Remote Control" on /off Select a channel Change channels Back to operate non-Sony equipment (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 ...
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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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... Menu Press MENU Vv B b or B MENU 77 The Parental Lock Menu lets you display the Memory 92 Stick Viewer, set up your picture settings. Display the Menu Move through the Menus Select an option to second audio programming (SAP) or customizing the Effect of program you are ...and make 83 Screen Mode adjustments and select options from the Analog 16:9 and Digital 16:9 features. Navigating Through Menus To Do This ... KD-30/34XS955 Only The Screen Menu allows you to 78 your 89 system, including selecting closed caption modes, labeling video inputs, selecting the language and ...
... Menu Press MENU Vv B b or B MENU 77 The Parental Lock Menu lets you display the Memory 92 Stick Viewer, set up your picture settings. Display the Menu Move through the Menus Select an option to second audio programming (SAP) or customizing the Effect of program you are ...and make 83 Screen Mode adjustments and select options from the Analog 16:9 and Digital 16:9 features. Navigating Through Menus To Do This ... KD-30/34XS955 Only The Screen Menu allows you to 78 your 89 system, including selecting closed caption modes, labeling video inputs, selecting the language and ...
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..., Standard, Movie, Pro) are applied to sharpen or soften the picture. SETUP Menus Menus 78 To exit the Menu, press MENU. The Video Menu includes the following options: Option Mode Customized picture viewing Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp. Adjust to select To change the... Mode setting using the PICTURE MODE button on page 79. Menus SETUP SETUP Using the Video Menu To ...
..., Standard, Movie, Pro) are applied to sharpen or soften the picture. SETUP Menus Menus 78 To exit the Menu, press MENU. The Video Menu includes the following options: Option Mode Customized picture viewing Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp. Adjust to select To change the... Mode setting using the PICTURE MODE button on page 79. Menus SETUP SETUP Using the Video Menu To ...
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...choose among the Advanced Video options. Menus SETUP SETUP You can also change the Mode setting. Monitor De-emphasizes red tones. Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural-looking. For details about Mode settings, see page 78. Changing inputs might change the DRC ... Memory Allows you to all video inputs. To restore the factory default settings for still images and text. Option Description ClearEdge VM Sharpens picture definition to TV viewing, Memory Stick viewing, and each video input. Select from High, Medium, Low, Off. Changing inputs does not...
...choose among the Advanced Video options. Menus SETUP SETUP You can also change the Mode setting. Monitor De-emphasizes red tones. Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural-looking. For details about Mode settings, see page 78. Changing inputs might change the DRC ... Memory Allows you to all video inputs. To restore the factory default settings for still images and text. Option Description ClearEdge VM Sharpens picture definition to TV viewing, Memory Stick viewing, and each video input. Select from High, Medium, Low, Off. Changing inputs does not...
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... a 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. Allows you to change the Screen Mode using the current Screen Mode setting when the channel or input is changed , select from...Press V or v and press to use when channels or inputs are changed , select Off. Menus SETUP SETUP Using the Screen Menu (models KD-30/34XS955 Only) To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: 1. Display Menu 2. For details, see page 101. To exit the Menu, press MENU.
... a 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. Allows you to change the Screen Mode using the current Screen Mode setting when the channel or input is changed , select from...Press V or v and press to use when channels or inputs are changed , select Off. Menus SETUP SETUP Using the Screen Menu (models KD-30/34XS955 Only) To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: 1. Display Menu 2. For details, see page 101. To exit the Menu, press MENU.
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...16:9 with widescreen DVDs, set to another video input or change settings, press V v B b. For details, see page 101. Provides enhanced picture resolution for widescreen (anamorphic) sources, such as widescreen format.) The Screen Menu includes the following options: Option Screen Mode Analog 16:9 Digital 16:9...on the 16:9 Enhanced feature. Pan-n-Scan The left and right edges fit the 4:3 screen. Highlight 3. Using the Screen Menu (model KD-36XS955 Only) To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: 1. Display Menu 2. No clipping results, but bars appear at the ...
...16:9 with widescreen DVDs, set to another video input or change settings, press V v B b. For details, see page 101. Provides enhanced picture resolution for widescreen (anamorphic) sources, such as widescreen format.) The Screen Menu includes the following options: Option Screen Mode Analog 16:9 Digital 16:9...on the 16:9 Enhanced feature. Pan-n-Scan The left and right edges fit the 4:3 screen. Highlight 3. Using the Screen Menu (model KD-36XS955 Only) To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: 1. Display Menu 2. No clipping results, but bars appear at the ...
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... to them. Then press to assign a label. Allows you want to select the 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 to select a specific color for each input: Video 1-7 VHS, DVD... you to correct any tilt of the displayed labels. Press B or b to highlight one of the picture. SETUP SETUP Menus Menus 90 Allows you connected to the picture. Enables you can select from the following labels for the on-screen menus. z Normally, Tilt Correction ...
... to them. Then press to assign a label. Allows you want to select the 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 to select a specific color for each input: Video 1-7 VHS, DVD... you to correct any tilt of the displayed labels. Press B or b to highlight one of the picture. SETUP SETUP Menus Menus 90 Allows you connected to the picture. Enables you can select from the following labels for the on-screen menus. z Normally, Tilt Correction ...