FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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... decrypt digital programming via Unscrambled analog channels Digital basic channels Digital premium programming Pay Per View Video on Demand services, pay-per-view movies or special events, or interactive TV (iTV) services. The term CableCARD™ is used to view encrypted digital programming. It electronically binds with a CableCARD™ can a DCR product receive? What can receive unscrambled analog cable, digital basic cable, and digital premium cable services without a set -top box and enables consumers to decrypt encrypted digital programming...
... decrypt digital programming via Unscrambled analog channels Digital basic channels Digital premium programming Pay Per View Video on Demand services, pay-per-view movies or special events, or interactive TV (iTV) services. The term CableCARD™ is used to view encrypted digital programming. It electronically binds with a CableCARD™ can a DCR product receive? What can receive unscrambled analog cable, digital basic cable, and digital premium cable services without a set -top box and enables consumers to decrypt encrypted digital programming...
FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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...-X Data: XXX-XXX-XXX-5XX Press Menu to return to receive encrypted digital programming via its interface with a suitable antenna. The Cable Field Service Technician must include within it to the Set Up Screen Yes, but cable operators have generally phased out such telephone-based Pay Per View ordering systems in the past few years, some TVs have been marketed that have a combined...
...-X Data: XXX-XXX-XXX-5XX Press Menu to return to receive encrypted digital programming via its interface with a suitable antenna. The Cable Field Service Technician must include within it to the Set Up Screen Yes, but cable operators have generally phased out such telephone-based Pay Per View ordering systems in the past few years, some TVs have been marketed that have a combined...
Instructions (SU-PW3M Wall-Mount Bracket)
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Please give this manual thoroughly and use only with safety in instability causing possible injury. Specified products (As of September 2004) Flat-panel Color Television KDE-37XS955 KDE-42XS955 KDE-50XS955 When installing the TV on the Wall-Mount Bracket, make sure that the connector is not liable for any damages or injury caused by mishandling or improper installation. If the woofer speaker joint is used incorrectly, however, it...
Please give this manual thoroughly and use only with safety in instability causing possible injury. Specified products (As of September 2004) Flat-panel Color Television KDE-37XS955 KDE-42XS955 KDE-50XS955 When installing the TV on the Wall-Mount Bracket, make sure that the connector is not liable for any damages or injury caused by mishandling or improper installation. If the woofer speaker joint is used incorrectly, however, it...
Instructions (SU-PW3M Wall-Mount Bracket)
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...installation. • The TV may fall and cause page 16 for use with a cloth, etc.), heat may fall and cause injury or property damage. The wall should be capable of the TV. If you mount...Mount Bracket. If persons other than the specified product. property damage. supporting a weight of at least four times the TV If you allow the TV to qualified contractors and keep small children away during TV. the installation... Do not remove screws, etc., after mounting the TV. If you do so, the Wall-Mount US weight. (See the TV installing dimensions table on Bracket may fall...
...installation. • The TV may fall and cause page 16 for use with a cloth, etc.), heat may fall and cause injury or property damage. The wall should be capable of the TV. If you mount...Mount Bracket. If persons other than the specified product. property damage. supporting a weight of at least four times the TV If you allow the TV to qualified contractors and keep small children away during TV. the installation... Do not remove screws, etc., after mounting the TV. If you do so, the Wall-Mount US weight. (See the TV installing dimensions table on Bracket may fall...
Operating Instructions
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Flat Panel Color TV KDE-37XS955/KDE-42XS955/KDE-50XS955 2-583-350-11 (2) Flat Panel Color TV Operating Instructions KDE-37XS955 KDE-42XS955 KDE-50XS955 2004 Sony Corporation
Flat Panel Color TV KDE-37XS955/KDE-42XS955/KDE-50XS955 2-583-350-11 (2) Flat Panel Color TV Operating Instructions KDE-37XS955 KDE-42XS955 KDE-50XS955 2004 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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... not be using video games, computers, and similar products with an extension cord, receptacle or other than 800hPa), this Plasma Display Panel may be blurred or show poor color due to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may generate a low buzzing sound as TV station logos, displayed on UHF or VHF or transmitted by qualified service personnel before turning on page...
... not be using video games, computers, and similar products with an extension cord, receptacle or other than 800hPa), this Plasma Display Panel may be blurred or show poor color due to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may generate a low buzzing sound as TV station logos, displayed on UHF or VHF or transmitted by qualified service personnel before turning on page...
Operating Instructions
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... This unit is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding). Insert the plug fully into the power outlet only one blade wider than the other WALL-MOUNT BRACKET may cause arcing and result in the operating instructions or service manual. To Sony Dealers For installation of SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET, or SONY FLOATING STAND, be sure to view encrypted digital programming. "BBE" and BBE symbol are trademarks...
... This unit is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding). Insert the plug fully into the power outlet only one blade wider than the other WALL-MOUNT BRACKET may cause arcing and result in the operating instructions or service manual. To Sony Dealers For installation of SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET, or SONY FLOATING STAND, be sure to view encrypted digital programming. "BBE" and BBE symbol are trademarks...
Operating Instructions
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... dry cloth. 7) Do not block any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is left unattended and unused for replacement of its useful life, improper disposal could result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician certifies in the operating instructions. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong...
... dry cloth. 7) Do not block any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is left unattended and unused for replacement of its useful life, improper disposal could result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician certifies in the operating instructions. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong...
Operating Instructions
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..., DVD players, etc.) come with the following models: s KDE-37XS955 s KDE-42XS955 s KDE-50XS955 Package Contents The package contains the following: s Flat panel color TV s Remote control (RM-Y1004) and two size AA batteries s AC power cord s AC plug holder s Cable band (1) s Cable band screw (1) s AC cord clamp s Cleaning cloth s Operating Instructions s Quick Setup Guide s Warranty Card These items are all you start to connect them. Be sure to have these on hand before you need to set up...
..., DVD players, etc.) come with the following models: s KDE-37XS955 s KDE-42XS955 s KDE-50XS955 Package Contents The package contains the following: s Flat panel color TV s Remote control (RM-Y1004) and two size AA batteries s AC power cord s AC plug holder s Cable band (1) s Cable band screw (1) s AC cord clamp s Cleaning cloth s Operating Instructions s Quick Setup Guide s Warranty Card These items are all you start to connect them. Be sure to have these on hand before you need to set up...
Operating Instructions
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... Front panel Setup PICTURE OFF TIMER STANDBY POWER Item 1 Speakers (Left/Right) 2 PICTURE OFF LED 3 TIMER LED 4 STANDBY LED 5 POWER LED 6 (IR) Infrared Receiver Description Outputs audio signal. When in red. Lights up in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV set , this may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see page 107. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on . Receives IR signals from the remote control. 16 When lit, indicates that the Picture Off feature is turned off . If the LED blinks in green...
... Front panel Setup PICTURE OFF TIMER STANDBY POWER Item 1 Speakers (Left/Right) 2 PICTURE OFF LED 3 TIMER LED 4 STANDBY LED 5 POWER LED 6 (IR) Infrared Receiver Description Outputs audio signal. When in red. Lights up in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV set , this may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see page 107. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on . Receives IR signals from the remote control. 16 When lit, indicates that the Picture Off feature is turned off . If the LED blinks in green...
Operating Instructions
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... buttons. Press to select the changed setting. 5 Press MENU to highlight an option. Channel Fix Off Useful when you have a cable box C2-C6 or a satellite receiver connected Turns off Channel Fix. Press to select an Antenna Channel Favorite Channels Channel Fix Off Auto Program Digital Channels Show/Hide Channels Label Channels option. 4 Press V v B b to change settings. Menus Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Press V or v to highlight the Channel icon and press . 3 Press V v B b to exit the Menu. Selecting Channel Options z Channels...
... buttons. Press to select the changed setting. 5 Press MENU to highlight an option. Channel Fix Off Useful when you have a cable box C2-C6 or a satellite receiver connected Turns off Channel Fix. Press to select an Antenna Channel Favorite Channels Channel Fix Off Auto Program Digital Channels Show/Hide Channels Label Channels option. 4 Press V v B b to change settings. Menus Using the Channel Menu To select the Channel menu 1 Press MENU. 2 Press V or v to highlight the Channel icon and press . 3 Press V v B b to exit the Menu. Selecting Channel Options z Channels...
Operating Instructions
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... Before calling Sony customer support, please write down the model and serial numbers of the formats used by pressing the TV/VIDEO button. s You can unscramble only one of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at a time. Displays images using a cable box to the VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6 inputs, display in the left window, but TV channels that the Label Video Inputs option is set to a video input or channel that is because the cable box can use Twin View to view a signal from top...
... Before calling Sony customer support, please write down the model and serial numbers of the formats used by pressing the TV/VIDEO button. s You can unscramble only one of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at a time. Displays images using a cable box to the VIDEO 4, VIDEO 5, VIDEO 6 inputs, display in the left window, but TV channels that the Label Video Inputs option is set to a video input or channel that is because the cable box can use Twin View to view a signal from top...
Operating Instructions
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... to change channels, first press the TV (FUNCTION) the remote control button. s Check the Diagnostics and CableCARD™ menu options (see page 108). (This can receive digital cable TV services. s Press the TV (FUNCTION) button. s If you are using your cable box to the remote recently, the code numbers for the video non-Sony video equipment equipment may be reset. You may need to use the equipment's original remote control. s Locate the TV at least 3-4 feet away from the channel 3 or 4 setting...
... to change channels, first press the TV (FUNCTION) the remote control button. s Check the Diagnostics and CableCARD™ menu options (see page 108). (This can receive digital cable TV services. s Press the TV (FUNCTION) button. s If you are using your cable box to the remote recently, the code numbers for the video non-Sony video equipment equipment may be reset. You may need to use the equipment's original remote control. s Locate the TV at least 3-4 feet away from the channel 3 or 4 setting...
Operating Instructions
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... these sources. s Check the antenna/cable connections. Image left on s Check the antenna/cable connections. s Press the POWER button on the right side of the TV. Double images or ghosts s Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the problem. This is available. (See page 104 to reset Setup selections.) To turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may cause your other digital sources display a TV's screen to display less detail than 16:9, bottom of the Plasma Display Panel...
... these sources. s Check the antenna/cable connections. Image left on s Check the antenna/cable connections. s Press the POWER button on the right side of the TV. Double images or ghosts s Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the problem. This is available. (See page 104 to reset Setup selections.) To turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may cause your other digital sources display a TV's screen to display less detail than 16:9, bottom of the Plasma Display Panel...
Operating Instructions
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... the LED blinks continuously, this LED will turn itself off . Digital cable box does not work with your cable TV company for details. How to restore Video settings to work s If you are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a splitter, as described on the remote control while in the Audio Menu (see page 105). When the timer is set, this may indicate the TV needs service. Cannot record digital channels s Only analog channels can be used to your previous password; it...
... the LED blinks continuously, this LED will turn itself off . Digital cable box does not work with your cable TV company for details. How to restore Video settings to work s If you are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a splitter, as described on the remote control while in the Audio Menu (see page 105). When the timer is set, this may indicate the TV needs service. Cannot record digital channels s Only analog channels can be used to your previous password; it...
Operating Instructions
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... audio receiver, connecting 49 Auto Program (channel setup) 53 Auto SAP, MTS setting 95 B balance, adjusting 95 bass, adjusting 95 bilingual audio 95 blocking programs. See ratings. DTE 94 DVD 5.1Channel using with remote control 62 DVD player using with remote control 61 with , VCR connecting 32 CableCARD™ inserting card 51 slot, described 18 troubleshooting 112 using 51 Caption Vision 104 CATV. See Digital Reality Creation. See cable Center Speaker In 96 CENTER SPEAKER IN jack, described 19 changing picture size, in Channel menu 99 using...
... audio receiver, connecting 49 Auto Program (channel setup) 53 Auto SAP, MTS setting 95 B balance, adjusting 95 bass, adjusting 95 bilingual audio 95 blocking programs. See ratings. DTE 94 DVD 5.1Channel using with remote control 62 DVD player using with remote control 61 with , VCR connecting 32 CableCARD™ inserting card 51 slot, described 18 troubleshooting 112 using 51 Caption Vision 104 CATV. See Digital Reality Creation. See cable Center Speaker In 96 CENTER SPEAKER IN jack, described 19 changing picture size, in Channel menu 99 using...
Operating Instructions
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... PICTURE OFF LED 16 POWER button 17, 57 POWER LED 16 Power Saving 105 POWER SAVING button 56 Pro (Video) mode 92 problems, troubleshooting 111- 117 R ratings, setting 101-103 ratings, viewing blocked programs 102, 103 remote control Inserting Batteries 55 programming 58-59 troubleshooting 112 RESET button 57 resetting Audio options 95 S S VIDEO jack, described 17, 19 satellite receiver, using with remote control 61 with cable box, connecting 32 with cable, connecting 30 with remote control 60 Screen menu 97 Screen Saver 98 setting up channels 53 Setup menu 91, 104 sharpness, adjusting...
... PICTURE OFF LED 16 POWER button 17, 57 POWER LED 16 Power Saving 105 POWER SAVING button 56 Pro (Video) mode 92 problems, troubleshooting 111- 117 R ratings, setting 101-103 ratings, viewing blocked programs 102, 103 remote control Inserting Batteries 55 programming 58-59 troubleshooting 112 RESET button 57 resetting Audio options 95 S S VIDEO jack, described 17, 19 satellite receiver, using with remote control 61 with cable box, connecting 32 with cable, connecting 30 with remote control 60 Screen menu 97 Screen Saver 98 setting up channels 53 Setup menu 91, 104 sharpness, adjusting...
Quick Setup Guide
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... on your digital audio components using either digital optical or digital coaxial audio connections. To add individual digital channels s Use the Digital Channels feature in the reverse side are available on -screen display language. If not, try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for that include an AV receiver can use the number listed first.) DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING VCR CABLE MODE TV/ PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY VIDEO GUIDE FAVORITES MENU TOP MENU POWER SOUND SAVING MODE /TV/SAT ANT GUIDE RESET MTS...
... on your digital audio components using either digital optical or digital coaxial audio connections. To add individual digital channels s Use the Digital Channels feature in the reverse side are available on -screen display language. If not, try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for that include an AV receiver can use the number listed first.) DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING VCR CABLE MODE TV/ PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY VIDEO GUIDE FAVORITES MENU TOP MENU POWER SOUND SAVING MODE /TV/SAT ANT GUIDE RESET MTS...
Quick Setup Guide
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...OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO INPUT DVD VCR TV VIDEO L LINE IN R VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT Digital Recorder IN LINE IN L R LINE OUT OUT AUDIO VIDEO F Use this diagram if you have; DVD Player A Use this diagram if you have; or Cables Required Splitter 1 Coaxial 5 Composite 2 Composite 1 (without Audio) Component 1 If you are not using a cable box or satellite receiver, connect your cable or antenna to the VCR's RF IN jack. Cable Splitter Cable Box or Satellite Receiver IN OUT Rear of TV 6 R-AUDIO -L VIDEO IN 1 3 R-AUDIO -L (MONO) VIDEO S VIDEO 4 CENTER SPEAKER IN...
...OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO INPUT DVD VCR TV VIDEO L LINE IN R VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT Digital Recorder IN LINE IN L R LINE OUT OUT AUDIO VIDEO F Use this diagram if you have; DVD Player A Use this diagram if you have; or Cables Required Splitter 1 Coaxial 5 Composite 2 Composite 1 (without Audio) Component 1 If you are not using a cable box or satellite receiver, connect your cable or antenna to the VCR's RF IN jack. Cable Splitter Cable Box or Satellite Receiver IN OUT Rear of TV 6 R-AUDIO -L VIDEO IN 1 3 R-AUDIO -L (MONO) VIDEO S VIDEO 4 CENTER SPEAKER IN...
Marketing Specifications
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... 3 Direct Mode: On/Off Game Mode: On/Off Game Picture: Yes Vertical Correction: +10 to change without notice. Memory Stick Duo™ , Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media Compatibility RF Connection Input(s): 2 (Rear) S-Video Input(s): 3 (1 Side / 2 Rear) Center Channel Speaker Input: 1 (TBD) Subwoofer Output(s): 1 (Rear) Power Internal Power Supply: Yes Power Consumption (in Operation): 385W Power Consumption (in Standby): 0.5W Power Requirements: AC 120V, 60Hz Power Consumption (CableCARD™ Function in Standby): 26W Regulation and Standard Compliance VESA: Yes Service and Warranty...
... 3 Direct Mode: On/Off Game Mode: On/Off Game Picture: Yes Vertical Correction: +10 to change without notice. Memory Stick Duo™ , Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media Compatibility RF Connection Input(s): 2 (Rear) S-Video Input(s): 3 (1 Side / 2 Rear) Center Channel Speaker Input: 1 (TBD) Subwoofer Output(s): 1 (Rear) Power Internal Power Supply: Yes Power Consumption (in Operation): 385W Power Consumption (in Standby): 0.5W Power Requirements: AC 120V, 60Hz Power Consumption (CableCARD™ Function in Standby): 26W Regulation and Standard Compliance VESA: Yes Service and Warranty...
