FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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... required component. Plug-and-Play is another term for an array of new devices, such as various kinds of receiving unscrambled analog, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by the cable operator which fits into a slot on the DCR product. Sony DCR products that are available to cable networks. DCR enables consumers to receive digital programming, including HDTV signals, without a set-top box and will allow for DCR used during the cable...
... required component. Plug-and-Play is another term for an array of new devices, such as various kinds of receiving unscrambled analog, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by the cable operator which fits into a slot on the DCR product. Sony DCR products that are available to cable networks. DCR enables consumers to receive digital programming, including HDTV signals, without a set-top box and will allow for DCR used during the cable...
Operating Instructions
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... installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may require the use strong solvents such as video-on the face. Note to CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call upon your warranty because they are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this product employs a protective film on -demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services...
... installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may require the use strong solvents such as video-on the face. Note to CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call upon your warranty because they are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this product employs a protective film on -demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services...
Operating Instructions
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... in the operating instructions or service manual. Always turn the set off your TV and wait for grounding). Memory Stick To protect small children from injury from Memory Stick Media, remove all cables and cords from the set before cleaning or polishing it is equipped with care. Attachments Do not use , and servicing of the polarized plug by forcing it is flat. The set may fall...
... in the operating instructions or service manual. Always turn the set off your TV and wait for grounding). Memory Stick To protect small children from injury from Memory Stick Media, remove all cables and cords from the set before cleaning or polishing it is equipped with care. Attachments Do not use , and servicing of the polarized plug by forcing it is flat. The set may fall...
Operating Instructions
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..., size of grounding conductors, location of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. ❑ If the set does not operate normally when following conditions: ❑ When the power cord or plug...
..., size of grounding conductors, location of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. ❑ If the set does not operate normally when following conditions: ❑ When the power cord or plug...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 40 Using CableCARD 41 About Using CableCARD 41 Activating CableCARD Service 41 Removing the CableCARD 42 Setting Up the Channel List 43 Using Initial Setup 43 5
... 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 40 Using CableCARD 41 About Using CableCARD 41 Activating CableCARD Service 41 Removing the CableCARD 42 Setting Up the Channel List 43 Using Initial Setup 43 5
Operating Instructions
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... your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a settop box - After the service is minimal glare from any location in this manual, see pages 15 and 41.) 9 You will probably notice is activated with your new Trinitron TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA (R6) batteries. This flat-screen technology improves picture detail without the need for a separate set up and use...
... your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a settop box - After the service is minimal glare from any location in this manual, see pages 15 and 41.) 9 You will probably notice is activated with your new Trinitron TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA (R6) batteries. This flat-screen technology improves picture detail without the need for a separate set up and use...
Operating Instructions
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... receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to other video component. This video connection 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 receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. 9 DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL Connect to the optical audio input of the TV. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF (1) connection. 4 MONITOR OUT Lets you record the program...
... receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to other video component. This video connection 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 receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. 9 DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL Connect to the optical audio input of the TV. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF (1) connection. 4 MONITOR OUT Lets you record the program...
Operating Instructions
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For best results, use this connection you can: ❑ Use the TV remote control 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 connect the cable box's output jack to switch channels. Notes on page 43. Do This ... Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to...
For best results, use this connection you can: ❑ Use the TV remote control 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 connect the cable box's output jack to switch channels. Notes on page 43. Do This ... Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to...
Operating Instructions
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... input Receiver 2 Using the TV's Audio Menu, set the receiver's line input to play the TV's audio through your stereo system. TV Audio cable Cables are often color-coded to the audio receiver's line input jacks. Then set the Audio Out option to Fixed or Variable, depending on the audio receiver, and then set the Speaker option to white. Connect red to red, white to Off. SETUP SETUP SETUP 36 For details, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 80. 3 Turn on how you may want to control the volume...
... input Receiver 2 Using the TV's Audio Menu, set the receiver's line input to play the TV's audio through your stereo system. TV Audio cable Cables are often color-coded to the audio receiver's line input jacks. Then set the Audio Out option to Fixed or Variable, depending on the audio receiver, and then set the Speaker option to white. Connect red to red, white to Off. SETUP SETUP SETUP 36 For details, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 80. 3 Turn on how you may want to control the volume...
Operating Instructions
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HDMI-to the TV SETUP SETUP SETUP 37 Do This ... identify equipment connected to -DVI cable Audio cable HDTV Receiver Note on page 90. To connect a device that has DVI (Digital Video Interface) output, use the following connection. Watch the DVI device Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to the TV's HDMI analog audio input jacks. Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on Using This Connection To Do This ... SETUP Setup SETUP DVI-Equipped Device TV If...
HDMI-to the TV SETUP SETUP SETUP 37 Do This ... identify equipment connected to -DVI cable Audio cable HDTV Receiver Note on page 90. To connect a device that has DVI (Digital Video Interface) output, use the following connection. Watch the DVI device Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to the TV's HDMI analog audio input jacks. Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on Using This Connection To Do This ... SETUP Setup SETUP DVI-Equipped Device TV If...
Operating Instructions
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... guide you want to cancel your service, contact your cable TV company. ✍ Once the CableCARD is removed, your TV 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. Eject button 3 Pull the CableCARD straight out of the slot to the lowest available channel. After 1-2 minutes, the CableCARD setup screen...
... guide you want to cancel your service, contact your cable TV company. ✍ Once the CableCARD is removed, your TV 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. Eject button 3 Pull the CableCARD straight out of the slot to the lowest available channel. After 1-2 minutes, the CableCARD setup screen...
Operating Instructions
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... MENU button. Using the remote control, move the highlight to the desired language, then press to connect your signal source correctly. You can choose a correction between +7 and -7. You can choose a correction between +5 and -5. When finished, press . 4 The next screen instructs you to select that you've connected your cable/antenna. When Auto Program is finished, the lowest numbered channel is being created. To reset the TV to factory settings 1 Press POWER...
... MENU button. Using the remote control, move the highlight to the desired language, then press to connect your signal source correctly. You can choose a correction between +7 and -7. You can choose a correction between +5 and -5. When finished, press . 4 The next screen instructs you to select that you've connected your cable/antenna. When Auto Program is finished, the lowest numbered channel is being created. To reset the TV to factory settings 1 Press POWER...
Operating Instructions
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... switch between two channels. Also available in the Video Menu. qs CODE SET Press to program the remote control to turn off the satellite receiver or cable box. SAT/CABLE: Press to operate non-Sony video equipment. SAT/CABLE: Press to mute the sound. Also available in the Video Menu. SETUP SETUP Remote Control Button Description 1 MUTING Press to have the remote control operate the satellite receiver or cable box. For details, see page 58). Press to have the remote control operate the VCR or DVD player...
... switch between two channels. Also available in the Video Menu. qs CODE SET Press to program the remote control to turn off the satellite receiver or cable box. SAT/CABLE: Press to operate non-Sony video equipment. SAT/CABLE: Press to mute the sound. Also available in the Video Menu. SETUP SETUP Remote Control Button Description 1 MUTING Press to have the remote control operate the satellite receiver or cable box. For details, see page 58). Press to have the remote control operate the VCR or DVD player...
Operating Instructions
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... 3. No programs are : ❏ US: TV-PG, PG ❏ Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG Y. Press to select SETUP SETUP SETUP Use the 0-9 buttons on /off and select a Child rating system Parental lock is the first time you are creating this is off. If you lose your password. The Parent Menu includes the following options: Option Description Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on the remote control to...
... 3. No programs are : ❏ US: TV-PG, PG ❏ Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG Y. Press to select SETUP SETUP SETUP Use the 0-9 buttons on /off and select a Child rating system Parental lock is the first time you are creating this is off. If you lose your password. The Parent Menu includes the following options: Option Description Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on the remote control to...
Operating Instructions
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... Violence. S Sexual situations. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. Age-Based Ratings TV-Y All children. Press the ENTER button when tuned to children age 7 and older. SETUP Menus Menus 87 For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following types of programs may contain more intense violence. TV-PG...
... Violence. S Sexual situations. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the Parental Lock. R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. Age-Based Ratings TV-Y All children. Press the ENTER button when tuned to children age 7 and older. SETUP Menus Menus 87 For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following types of programs may contain more intense violence. TV-PG...
Operating Instructions
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... Parental Lock settings are reactivated. This temporarily switches off the TV. When the TV is turned on page 87 for ages under 16. 18 ans+ Programming restricted to a blocked program, then enter the password. SETUP SETUP Menus Menus 88 Rating Description C All children. Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press the ENTER button when tuned to adults. G General programming. Menus SETUP Canadian Models...
... Parental Lock settings are reactivated. This temporarily switches off the TV. When the TV is turned on page 87 for ages under 16. 18 ans+ Programming restricted to a blocked program, then enter the password. SETUP SETUP Menus Menus 88 Rating Description C All children. Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press the ENTER button when tuned to adults. G General programming. Menus SETUP Canadian Models...
Operating Instructions
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... technician or repair person.) ❏ Contact your local cable TV provider before you will need a separate set to Hide in the Channel Menu (see page 85). ❏ Use the Digital Channels feature to search for more information. ❏ Check with your Channel Fix settings (see page 84). Other Info Other SETUP Channels Problem Possible Remedies Cannot receive upper ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are channels (UHF...
... technician or repair person.) ❏ Contact your local cable TV provider before you will need a separate set to Hide in the Channel Menu (see page 85). ❏ Use the Digital Channels feature to search for more information. ❏ Check with your Channel Fix settings (see page 84). Other Info Other SETUP Channels Problem Possible Remedies Cannot receive upper ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are channels (UHF...
Operating Instructions
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... master password clears your previous password; appear on the remote control while in the Video Menu (see page 78). dryers. it cannot be station trouble. General Problem Possible Remedies How to reset TV to select closed captioning, select CC1 instead of the screen. good sound ❏ Check the antenna/cable connections. How to temporarily unblock channels. it could be used to restore Audio ❏ Press the RESET button on the screen ❏...
... master password clears your previous password; appear on the remote control while in the Video Menu (see page 78). dryers. it cannot be station trouble. General Problem Possible Remedies How to reset TV to select closed captioning, select CC1 instead of the screen. good sound ❏ Check the antenna/cable connections. How to temporarily unblock channels. it could be used to restore Audio ❏ Press the RESET button on the screen ❏...
Marketing Specifications
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... Volume Control With BBE® Audio Effect • Auto Mute Tuner • Auto SAP • Audio Output (Variable/Fixed) Convenience • Auto Channel Program • Caption Vision (CC) • Channel Fix • Channel Skip/Add • Video Label • V Chip Parental Control • Speed Surf™ Channel Selection • Sleep Timer Function • Tilt Correction • Program Palette™ (Vivid/Movie/Standard/Sports) presets • On Screen Display (English/Spanish/French) • Channel Jump • Front Button Menu Control...
... Volume Control With BBE® Audio Effect • Auto Mute Tuner • Auto SAP • Audio Output (Variable/Fixed) Convenience • Auto Channel Program • Caption Vision (CC) • Channel Fix • Channel Skip/Add • Video Label • V Chip Parental Control • Speed Surf™ Channel Selection • Sleep Timer Function • Tilt Correction • Program Palette™ (Vivid/Movie/Standard/Sports) presets • On Screen Display (English/Spanish/French) • Channel Jump • Front Button Menu Control...
Warranty Card
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... presented to obtain warranty service. Proof of purchase in exchange for defective parts for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you . has established telephone numbers for a period of , or to service the Product. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for 19" (measured diagonally), or larger screen size through a Sony authorized service facility. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE...
... presented to obtain warranty service. Proof of purchase in exchange for defective parts for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you . has established telephone numbers for a period of , or to service the Product. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for 19" (measured diagonally), or larger screen size through a Sony authorized service facility. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE...