Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands
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... message on this hidden hazard of the home with furniture and television sets. 5 Avoid placing any items on top of TVs such as VCRs and remotes that is a Sector of the Electronic Industries Alliance Sometimes televisions are improperly secured or inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests or...
... message on this hidden hazard of the home with furniture and television sets. 5 Avoid placing any items on top of TVs such as VCRs and remotes that is a Sector of the Electronic Industries Alliance Sometimes televisions are improperly secured or inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests or...
Operating Instructions
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... 45 Button Descriptions 46 Programming the Remote Control 49 Using the Features Overview ...51 Watching TV 52 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 a ...
... 45 Button Descriptions 46 Programming the Remote Control 49 Using the Features Overview ...51 Watching TV 52 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 a ...
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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... the flat picture tube. The first thing you need for a settop box - After the service is minimal glare from any location in HDTV for a separate set up and use the TV. For more information about CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability. without distortion,...the need for the clearest possible broadcast picture. ❑ CableCARD slot: Provides cable subscribers with your Wega TV. Features Some of your new Trinitron TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA (R6) batteries. You will enable you will enjoy with your cable TV...
... the flat picture tube. The first thing you need for a settop box - After the service is minimal glare from any location in HDTV for a separate set up and use the TV. For more information about CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability. without distortion,...the need for the clearest possible broadcast picture. ❑ CableCARD slot: Provides cable subscribers with your Wega TV. Features Some of your new Trinitron TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA (R6) batteries. You will enable you will enjoy with your cable TV...
Operating Instructions
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... BY TIMER POWER Item 1 S VIDEO VIDEO 2 INPUT 2 VIDEO/L(MONO)-AUDIO-R VIDEO 2 INPUT 3 MENU 4 Vv B b 5 Description Connects to the TV's video inputs. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on your camcorder or other video equipment that the Memory Stick is being read. (Do not remove the Memory Stick when the indicator is lit...) qg POWER Press to turn on , then shuts off the TV. When lit, indicates that has S VIDEO. AUDIO - Press Vv B b to exit from the TV's remote control. For details, see page 92. Press again to move the TV's on page 64. Memory Stick insertion slot.
... BY TIMER POWER Item 1 S VIDEO VIDEO 2 INPUT 2 VIDEO/L(MONO)-AUDIO-R VIDEO 2 INPUT 3 MENU 4 Vv B b 5 Description Connects to the TV's video inputs. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on your camcorder or other video equipment that the Memory Stick is being read. (Do not remove the Memory Stick when the indicator is lit...) qg POWER Press to turn on , then shuts off the TV. When lit, indicates that has S VIDEO. AUDIO - Press Vv B b to exit from the TV's remote control. For details, see page 92. Press again to move the TV's on page 64. Memory Stick insertion slot.
Operating Instructions
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... 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 digitally encrypted cable channels - without the need for a separate settop box. that will enable you can use the TV as a monitor...the service is set to VIDEO 5, 6, or 7). 5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of 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) provides an uncompressed,...
... 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 digitally encrypted cable channels - without the need for a separate settop box. that will enable you can use the TV as a monitor...the service is set to VIDEO 5, 6, or 7). 5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of 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) provides an uncompressed,...
Operating Instructions
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...the cable box to switch channels. Do This ... Set up the TV remote control Program the remote control. SETUP SETUP SETUP 18 For best results, use this connection you can: ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to operate the cable box...Connection To Do This ... SETUP Setup SETUP Cable Box and Cable Only Before connecting a cable box, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 49.) ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV's CABLE input. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal than the...
...the cable box to switch channels. Do This ... Set up the TV remote control Program the remote control. SETUP SETUP SETUP 18 For best results, use this connection you can: ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to operate the cable box...Connection To Do This ... SETUP Setup SETUP Cable Box and Cable Only Before connecting a cable box, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 49.) ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV's CABLE input. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal than the...
Operating Instructions
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... not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see "About Using CableCARD" on Using This Connection To Do This ... Set up the TV remote control Program the remote control. Activate the remote control to operate the cable box pages 49. For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles all channels... to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box.) To connect the cable box 1 Connect the CATV cable to the cable box's input jack. 2 Use a coaxial cable to ...
... not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see "About Using CableCARD" on Using This Connection To Do This ... Set up the TV remote control Program the remote control. Activate the remote control to operate the cable box pages 49. For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles all channels... to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box.) To connect the cable box 1 Connect the CATV cable to the cable box's input jack. 2 Use a coaxial cable to ...
Operating Instructions
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... to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Activate the TV remote control to the TV Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 23 the TV remote control Label video inputs to operate the VCR "Programming the Remote Control" on page 59. SETUP Notes on page 90. Set up Video Labels... ... identify equipment connected to operate the VCR Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION. See 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. Control VCR functions with See "Operating a VCR" on pages 49-50.
... to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Activate the TV remote control to the TV Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 23 the TV remote control Label video inputs to operate the VCR "Programming the Remote Control" on page 59. SETUP Notes on page 90. Set up Video Labels... ... identify equipment connected to operate the VCR Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION. See 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. Control VCR functions with See "Operating a VCR" on pages 49-50.
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... not scramble all channels. To connect a VCR and cable box, you need: ❑ A splitter, which requires you can : ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV. To connect the VCR and cable box 1 Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack... signal than the cable box.) ❑ Record 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 cables. ❑ Two A/V cables or two S VIDEO cable with audio cables. see "About ...
... not scramble all channels. To connect a VCR and cable box, you need: ❑ A splitter, which requires you can : ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV. To connect the VCR and cable box 1 Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack... signal than the cable box.) ❑ Record 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 cables. ❑ Two A/V cables or two S VIDEO cable with audio cables. see "About ...
Operating Instructions
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... or VCR FUNCTION. Watch cable box (scrambled) Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to operate the cable box or VCR If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. identify equipment connected to white, etc. Connect red to red, white to the TV 25 SETUP Activate the...to select the cable box input (VIDEO 3 in the channels illustration). VCR functions with the TV remote control Label video inputs to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 85. Do This ... Use the cable box to connectors. SETUP TV Coaxial ...
... or VCR FUNCTION. Watch cable box (scrambled) Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to operate the cable box or VCR If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. identify equipment connected to white, etc. Connect red to red, white to the TV 25 SETUP Activate the...to select the cable box input (VIDEO 3 in the channels illustration). VCR functions with the TV remote control Label video inputs to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 85. Do This ... Use the cable box to connectors. SETUP TV Coaxial ...
Operating Instructions
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See to the TV Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 27 Activate the TV remote Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION. identify equipment connected to operate the VCR(s) "Programming the Remote Control" on page 59. Do This ... control to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the recorded illustration above). View (monitor)...with See "Operating a VCR" on pages 49-50. the TV remote control Label video inputs 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. SETUP Notes on page 90. Set up Video Labels on Using...
See to the TV Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 27 Activate the TV remote Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION. identify equipment connected to operate the VCR(s) "Programming the Remote Control" on page 59. Do This ... control to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the recorded illustration above). View (monitor)...with See "Operating a VCR" on pages 49-50. the TV remote control Label video inputs 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. SETUP Notes on page 90. Set up Video Labels on Using...
Operating Instructions
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... inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver Activate the TV remote control to select the satellite receiver input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Watch the satellite receiver ...Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to operate the satellite receiver If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 59. Control satellite receiver functions with the See "Operating a Satellite Receiver" on pages...
... inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver Activate the TV remote control to select the satellite receiver input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Watch the satellite receiver ...Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to operate the satellite receiver If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 59. Control satellite receiver functions with the See "Operating a Satellite Receiver" on pages...
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...Satellite Receiver" on page 59 and "Operating a VCR" on Using This Connection To Do This ... Set up the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver or VCR Activate the TV remote control to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 49-50. See "Programming the... inputs to operate the satellite receiver or VCR Control satellite receiver and VCR functions with the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. Watch the satellite receiver Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input...
...Satellite Receiver" on page 59 and "Operating a VCR" on Using This Connection To Do This ... Set up the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver or VCR Activate the TV remote control to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 49-50. See "Programming the... inputs to operate the satellite receiver or VCR Control satellite receiver and VCR functions with the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. Watch the satellite receiver Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input...
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... Label video inputs to operate the DVD player See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 90. to easily See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 33 Set up Video Labels ...on pages 49-50. Activate the TV remote control to the TV ✍ You cannot record the ...
... Label video inputs to operate the DVD player See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 90. to easily See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 33 Set up Video Labels ...on pages 49-50. Activate the TV remote control to the TV ✍ You cannot record the ...
Operating Instructions
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... to select the DVD input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). the TV remote control Label video inputs to the TV's S VIDEO jack. Connect red to red, white to the TV SETUP SETUP SETUP 34 identify equipment connected to white, etc. SETUP Setup SETUP DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio... Connectors Use this connection if your DVD player does not have a non-Sony DVD player, you have component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks...
... to select the DVD input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). the TV remote control Label video inputs to the TV's S VIDEO jack. Connect red to red, white to the TV SETUP SETUP SETUP 34 identify equipment connected to white, etc. SETUP Setup SETUP DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio... Connectors Use this connection if your DVD player does not have a non-Sony DVD player, you have component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks...
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SETUP Setup SETUP Using the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL S allows you to always point your remote control at the other Sony equipment with one remote control. Use CONTROL S OUT to send signals to control your TV, instead of sight. In addition to allowing you to control multiple devices with one remote control, the CONTROL S feature allows you to connected equipment. 40 SETUP SETUP SETUP Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to point it at your system and other equipment, which might be hidden or out of direct line of having to the TV.
SETUP Setup SETUP Using the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL S allows you to always point your remote control at the other Sony equipment with one remote control. Use CONTROL S OUT to send signals to control your TV, instead of sight. In addition to allowing you to control multiple devices with one remote control, the CONTROL S feature allows you to connected equipment. 40 SETUP SETUP SETUP Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to point it at your system and other equipment, which might be hidden or out of direct line of having to the TV.
Operating Instructions
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... tilt of receivable analog and digital channels. The Tilt Correction screen appears. 2 Press B b to turn on the TV. 2 Hold down RESET on the remote control. 3 Press TV POWER on the TV. (The TV will turn on the TV. Check that language. Using the... remote control, move the highlight to the desired language, then press to the picture. Press V v to make a vertical correction to select that you've connected your cable/antenna. When finished, press . 3 KD-30/34XS955 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. To run Auto...
... tilt of receivable analog and digital channels. The Tilt Correction screen appears. 2 Press B b to turn on the TV. 2 Hold down RESET on the remote control. 3 Press TV POWER on the TV. (The TV will turn on the TV. Check that language. Using the... remote control, move the highlight to the desired language, then press to the picture. Press V v to make a vertical correction to select that you've connected your cable/antenna. When finished, press . 3 KD-30/34XS955 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. To run Auto...
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... sunlight, near a heater, or where the humidity is high. 45 Topic Inserting Batteries Button Descriptions Programming the Remote Control Page 45 46 49 Inserting Batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the remote control. 2 Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E terminals on...the battery compartment. 3 Replace the battery cover. 1 2 ✍ Remove the batteries to set up, program, and use the TV's remote control. Using the Remote Control Overview This chapter describes how to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you anticipate that the...
... sunlight, near a heater, or where the humidity is high. 45 Topic Inserting Batteries Button Descriptions Programming the Remote Control Page 45 46 49 Inserting Batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the remote control. 2 Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E terminals on...the battery compartment. 3 Replace the battery cover. 1 2 ✍ Remove the batteries to set up, program, and use the TV's remote control. Using the Remote Control Overview This chapter describes how to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you anticipate that the...
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... available in the Video Menu. Also available in the Video Menu. qs CODE SET Press to program the remote control to adjust the volume. SETUP SETUP SETUP 47 Does not function with older Sony equipment. To cancel press until the TV displays the time in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, ... and the last channel that you want the TV to have the remote control operate the satellite receiver or cable box. TV: Press to remain on page 49. For details, see "Selecting Video Options" on and off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with DVD/...
... available in the Video Menu. Also available in the Video Menu. qs CODE SET Press to program the remote control to adjust the volume. SETUP SETUP SETUP 47 Does not function with older Sony equipment. To cancel press until the TV displays the time in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, ... and the last channel that you want the TV to have the remote control operate the satellite receiver or cable box. TV: Press to remain on page 49. For details, see "Selecting Video Options" on and off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with DVD/...