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...use of the general public may cause harmful interference with your cable service provider. 1 Warning (KD-34XS955 only) The CRT in this television receiver for long periods of time at the rear...the TV with a soft, dry cloth. These types of imprints are not covered by your Sony dealer regarding this instruction manual and at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can cause...humid place, or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration. ❑ The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with hooks. Continuously watching the same program can ...
...use of the general public may cause harmful interference with your cable service provider. 1 Warning (KD-34XS955 only) The CRT in this television receiver for long periods of time at the rear...the TV with a soft, dry cloth. These types of imprints are not covered by your Sony dealer regarding this instruction manual and at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can cause...humid place, or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration. ❑ The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with hooks. Continuously watching the same program can ...
Operating Instructions
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...still fail to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the set . Do not disconnect the antenna or the power cord during a heavy storm. Attachments Do not use . Install the set by yourself alone, or from unsteady handling. Quick stops, excessive.... An appliance and cart combination should be operated only from trying to climb up onto, or push against the possibility of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your electrician to fit, contact your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this can result...
...still fail to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the set . Do not disconnect the antenna or the power cord during a heavy storm. Attachments Do not use . Install the set by yourself alone, or from unsteady handling. Quick stops, excessive.... An appliance and cart combination should be operated only from trying to climb up onto, or push against the possibility of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your electrician to fit, contact your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this can result...
Operating Instructions
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... Electrical Code Antenna lead-in wire Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) Lightning For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or ...for the grounding electrode. Safety Check Upon completion of its useful life, improper disposal could result in Canada provide information with such power lines or circuits. Ask a qualified service technician to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. To ensure...
... Electrical Code Antenna lead-in wire Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) Lightning For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or ...for the grounding electrode. Safety Check Upon completion of its useful life, improper disposal could result in Canada provide information with such power lines or circuits. Ask a qualified service technician to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. To ensure...
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 13 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna 15 About... 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 ...
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 13 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna 15 About... 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 ...
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... Optional Equipment VCR and Cable VCR and Cable Box Two VCRs for setting up your TV. Once removed, the AC power plug should automatically disengage from this hook 11 AC power cord You can detach the cord from its holder. Gently slide the plug upward to the rear of the TV with... 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 to remove it from its stored location. ✍ Do not plug in the AC...
... Optional Equipment VCR and Cable VCR and Cable Box Two VCRs for setting up your TV. Once removed, the AC power plug should automatically disengage from this hook 11 AC power cord You can detach the cord from its holder. Gently slide the plug upward to the rear of the TV with... 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 to remove it from its stored location. ✍ Do not plug in the AC...
Operating Instructions
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...the TV's Menu. 6 7 TV/VIDEO 8 -VOLUME + 9 -CHANNEL+ 0 PRO STD/DUO qa Memory Stick LED qs TIMER/STAND BY LED qf Infrared Receiver (IR) qg POWER Press to move the TV's on your camcorder or other video equipment that the Memory Stick is being read. (Do not remove the Memory Stick... the Menu. Press to turn on page 77. For details, see "Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick" on page 97). For details, see "Contacting Sony" on page 64. AUDIO - To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either CHANNEL button. SETUP Setup SETUP TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel...
...the TV's Menu. 6 7 TV/VIDEO 8 -VOLUME + 9 -CHANNEL+ 0 PRO STD/DUO qa Memory Stick LED qs TIMER/STAND BY LED qf Infrared Receiver (IR) qg POWER Press to move the TV's on your camcorder or other video equipment that the Memory Stick is being read. (Do not remove the Memory Stick... the Menu. Press to turn on page 77. For details, see "Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick" on page 97). For details, see "Contacting Sony" on page 64. AUDIO - To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either CHANNEL button. SETUP Setup SETUP TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel...
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... connecting the TV, you need to run the Initial Setup feature, which automatically creates a list of the picture. To run Initial Setup 1 Press POWER to the picture. Press V v to make a vertical correction to turn on page 84. When finished, press . 4 The next screen instructs... tilt of available analog and digital channels and lets you turn itself off, then back on your cable/antenna. When finished, press . 3 KD-30/34XS955 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. Check that language. A progress bar is displayed while the channel list is displayed. z To ...
... connecting the TV, you need to run the Initial Setup feature, which automatically creates a list of the picture. To run Initial Setup 1 Press POWER to the picture. Press V v to make a vertical correction to turn on page 84. When finished, press . 4 The next screen instructs... tilt of available analog and digital channels and lets you turn itself off, then back on your cable/antenna. When finished, press . 3 KD-30/34XS955 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. Check that language. A progress bar is displayed while the channel list is displayed. z To ...
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... indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which equipment the remote control is set to operate the satellite receiver, press to operate non-Sony video equipment. TV: Press to have the remote control operate the satellite receiver or cable box. For details, see page 58). See ...on and off the TV. Also used to display the Memory Stick Menu. Press to turn on and off the VCR or DVD player. qd POWER Buttons VCR/DVD: Press to adjust the volume. SAT/CABLE: Press to step through the available Digital Reality Creation modes: Interlaced, Progressive, CineMotion...
... indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which equipment the remote control is set to operate the satellite receiver, press to operate non-Sony video equipment. TV: Press to have the remote control operate the satellite receiver or cable box. For details, see page 58). See ...on and off the TV. Also used to display the Memory Stick Menu. Press to turn on and off the VCR or DVD player. qd POWER Buttons VCR/DVD: Press to adjust the volume. SAT/CABLE: Press to step through the available Digital Reality Creation modes: Interlaced, Progressive, CineMotion...
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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 following procedure to program the remote control. ✍ The ... button. ✍ You must redo steps 2 through 5. 6 To check if the code number works, aim the TV's remote control at the equipment and press the POWER button that manufacturer. If it responds, you must do step 5 within 10 seconds of step 4, or you are done.
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 following procedure to program the remote control. ✍ The ... button. ✍ You must redo steps 2 through 5. 6 To check if the code number works, aim the TV's remote control at the equipment and press the POWER button that manufacturer. If it responds, you must do step 5 within 10 seconds of step 4, or you are done.
Operating Instructions
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... This ... Press DISPLAY again to turn Display off the TV Tune directly to operate the TV Turn on page 77. Press TV FUNCTION Press TV POWER To tune to select subchannel 21.13, press 2+1+ +1+3, and then press ENTER. ✍ You can also select channels using the program guide. SETUP Features SETUP...
... This ... Press DISPLAY again to turn Display off the TV Tune directly to operate the TV Turn on page 77. Press TV FUNCTION Press TV POWER To tune to select subchannel 21.13, press 2+1+ +1+3, and then press ENTER. ✍ You can also select channels using the program guide. SETUP Features SETUP...
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... 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 tuner) CH +/- (during tape playback) N and z simultaneously N x M m X M or m during playback (release to the TV's video inputs. ...use it. 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)...
... 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 tuner) CH +/- (during tape playback) N and z simultaneously N x M m X M or m during playback (release to the TV's video inputs. ...use it. 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)...
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...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 m during tape playback) to step backward 0-9, B b (to step forward or CH- Activate the... remote control to previous channel Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION SAT/CABLE POWER 0-9, ENTER CH +/JUMP To Do This ... or 0-9, ENTER (using tuner) CH +/- (during playback V v B b N and z simultaneously CH +/- Press Activate the...
...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 m during tape playback) to step backward 0-9, B b (to step forward or CH- Activate the... remote control to previous channel Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION SAT/CABLE POWER 0-9, ENTER CH +/JUMP To Do This ... or 0-9, ENTER (using tuner) CH +/- (during playback V v B b N and z simultaneously CH +/- Press Activate the...
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VIDEO 2 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) - AUDIO - Features Memory Stick SETUP 64 R MENU TV/VIDEO + VOLUME CHANNEL _ STD/DUO STAND BY TIMER POWER STD/DUO ✍ Be sure to insert other objects into place. To remove the Memory Stick, see "Removing a Memory Stick" on your TV has been ...
VIDEO 2 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) - AUDIO - Features Memory Stick SETUP 64 R MENU TV/VIDEO + VOLUME CHANNEL _ STD/DUO STAND BY TIMER POWER STD/DUO ✍ Be sure to insert other objects into place. To remove the Memory Stick, see "Removing a Memory Stick" on your TV has been ...
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Troubleshooting Remote Control Problem Remote control does not operate Cannot change channels with the remote control Remote control does not operate non-Sony video equipment Possible Remedies ❏ The batteries could be sure you have not inadvertently switched your TV from fluorescent lights. .../CABLE FUNCTION button, which changes the remote control to SAT or CABLE mode. ❏ Make sure the TV's power cord is a possibility that some non-Sony equipment cannot be sure to press the FUNCTION button for the equipment that device. SETUP SETUP Other Info 97 For ...
Troubleshooting Remote Control Problem Remote control does not operate Cannot change channels with the remote control Remote control does not operate non-Sony video equipment Possible Remedies ❏ The batteries could be sure you have not inadvertently switched your TV from fluorescent lights. .../CABLE FUNCTION button, which changes the remote control to SAT or CABLE mode. ❏ Make sure the TV's power cord is a possibility that some non-Sony equipment cannot be sure to press the FUNCTION button for the equipment that device. SETUP SETUP Other Info 97 For ...
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... No picture ❏ If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in. ❏ Press the POWER button on the front of the TV. ❏ Press the TV/VIDEO button to cycle through the ❏...). dryers. Bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. While holding down the RESET button on the remote factory settings control, press the POWER button on again.) Release the RESET button. other video equipment connected to ❏ Turn on screen ❏ You have selected a text option in...
... No picture ❏ If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your local Sony Service Center. ❏ Make sure the power cord is plugged in. ❏ Press the POWER button on the front of the TV. ❏ Press the TV/VIDEO button to cycle through the ❏...). dryers. Bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. While holding down the RESET button on the remote factory settings control, press the POWER button on again.) Release the RESET button. other video equipment connected to ❏ Turn on screen ❏ You have selected a text option in...
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...(picture measured diagonally) Speaker Output Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass FD Trinitron® tube 75 ohm external terminal for remote control 30 in (762 mm) 34 in (863.6 mm) 36 in (914.4 mm) 32 in (812.8 mm) 36 in (914.4 mm) 38 in (965.2 mm) 898 x 604... (output): 2 kilohms Optical Rectangular PCMCIA Type I/II Remote Control AA (R6) Batteries KD-30XS955 KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 KD-30XS955 KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 7.5 W x 2 + 15 W subwoofer KD-30XS955 KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 KD-30XS955 KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 RM-Y199 2 supplied for VHF/UHF NTSC American TV Standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial) ATSC...
...(picture measured diagonally) Speaker Output Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass FD Trinitron® tube 75 ohm external terminal for remote control 30 in (762 mm) 34 in (863.6 mm) 36 in (914.4 mm) 32 in (812.8 mm) 36 in (914.4 mm) 38 in (965.2 mm) 898 x 604... (output): 2 kilohms Optical Rectangular PCMCIA Type I/II Remote Control AA (R6) Batteries KD-30XS955 KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 KD-30XS955 KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 7.5 W x 2 + 15 W subwoofer KD-30XS955 KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 KD-30XS955 KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 RM-Y199 2 supplied for VHF/UHF NTSC American TV Standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial) ATSC...
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Accessory Cables TV Stands Description Audio/Video Audio Component Video KD-30XS955 KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 Model Number VMC-810/820/830 HG RKC-515HG VMC-10/30 HG SU-30HX1 SU-34HX1 SU-36HX1 Other SETUP SETUP SETUP Other Info 104 Other Info Power Consumption Optional Accessories KD-30XS955 In Use: 220 W In Standby: 3 W In CableCARD Standby: 20 W KD-34XS955 In Use: 250 W In Standby: 3 W In CableCARD Standby: 20 W KD-36XS955 In Use: 270 W In Standby: 3 W In CableCARD Standby: 20 W Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Accessory Cables TV Stands Description Audio/Video Audio Component Video KD-30XS955 KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 Model Number VMC-810/820/830 HG RKC-515HG VMC-10/30 HG SU-30HX1 SU-34HX1 SU-36HX1 Other SETUP SETUP SETUP Other Info 104 Other Info Power Consumption Optional Accessories KD-30XS955 In Use: 220 W In Standby: 3 W In CableCARD Standby: 20 W KD-34XS955 In Use: 250 W In Standby: 3 W In CableCARD Standby: 20 W KD-36XS955 In Use: 270 W In Standby: 3 W In CableCARD Standby: 20 W Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...47 photos viewing thumbnails 66 PIC MODE button 47 picture contrast, adjusting 78 Play button 47 POWER button 12 power cord, removing from holder 11 powering on/off, the TV 12 presetting channels 84 Pro (Video) mode 78 problems, troubleshooting...Video options 79 Rewind button 47 S S VIDEO jack, described 12, 14 SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button 47 SAT/CABLE POWER button 47 satellite receiver, using with TV remote control 59 Screen Mode 55, 57, 82, 83 SCREEN MODE ... Vivid mode 78 VOL buttons 12, 47, 52 W Warm, Color Temperature 78 Wega, described 9 Wide Zoom 55 widescreen 10, 83 Z Zoom (Screen Mode) 55, 56
...47 photos viewing thumbnails 66 PIC MODE button 47 picture contrast, adjusting 78 Play button 47 POWER button 12 power cord, removing from holder 11 powering on/off, the TV 12 presetting channels 84 Pro (Video) mode 78 problems, troubleshooting...Video options 79 Rewind button 47 S S VIDEO jack, described 12, 14 SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button 47 SAT/CABLE POWER button 47 satellite receiver, using with TV remote control 59 Screen Mode 55, 57, 82, 83 SCREEN MODE ... Vivid mode 78 VOL buttons 12, 47, 52 W Warm, Color Temperature 78 Wega, described 9 Wide Zoom 55 widescreen 10, 83 Z Zoom (Screen Mode) 55, 56
Marketing Specifications
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... manipulated, the DCF file format must be viewed. All rights reserved. KD-30/34/36XS955 30" FD Trinitron® WEGA® Hi-Scan® TV Sony Electronics Inc. 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 For more information: http://www.sony.com/dn Features Video • Dynamic Focus™ Circuitry • ...the projector) before they can be restored before playback is required for DTV • PSIP Program Information • DTV Auto Add General • Power Requirements AC 120V 60Hz Tuner • 8 VSB • ATSC, NTSC • Clear QAM • Digital Cable Inputs and Outputs •...
... manipulated, the DCF file format must be viewed. All rights reserved. KD-30/34/36XS955 30" FD Trinitron® WEGA® Hi-Scan® TV Sony Electronics Inc. 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 For more information: http://www.sony.com/dn Features Video • Dynamic Focus™ Circuitry • ...the projector) before they can be restored before playback is required for DTV • PSIP Program Information • DTV Auto Add General • Power Requirements AC 120V 60Hz Tuner • 8 VSB • ATSC, NTSC • Clear QAM • Digital Cable Inputs and Outputs •...