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... product equipped with the DCR product to 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. It cannot support two-way interactivity and does not provide access to cable... a set -top box and enables consumers to decrypt encrypted digital programming that support the full suite of CableLabs. The term CableCARD™ is used to view encrypted digital programming.
... product equipped with the DCR product to 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. It cannot support two-way interactivity and does not provide access to cable... a set -top box and enables consumers to decrypt encrypted digital programming that support the full suite of CableLabs. The term CableCARD™ is used to view encrypted digital programming.
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..., such a TV without a CableCARD™ interface is the CableCARD™ activation procedure? To summarize, only TVs that can receive high definition digital basic and premium services, although the DCR product must have to be DCR TVs? The Cable Field Service Technician must provide this...'s DCR regulations (and therefore have generally phased out such telephone-based Pay Per View ordering systems in addition to a Data number for a set-top box. Information presented on a DCR television once the CableCARD™ is supported, the retail associate or customer would provide...
..., such a TV without a CableCARD™ interface is the CableCARD™ activation procedure? To summarize, only TVs that can receive high definition digital basic and premium services, although the DCR product must have to be DCR TVs? The Cable Field Service Technician must provide this...'s DCR regulations (and therefore have generally phased out such telephone-based Pay Per View ordering systems in addition to a Data number for a set-top box. Information presented on a DCR television once the CableCARD™ is supported, the retail associate or customer would provide...
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... copy protection levels, according to the following table: Services Copy Availability Over the air broadcasting Pay television, non-premium subscription television, and free conditional access delivery Copy Freely Copy One Generation* Video on Demand, Pay Per View Subscription-on the Parental Controls feature of the cable operator's interactive program guide. any such copy...
... copy protection levels, according to the following table: Services Copy Availability Over the air broadcasting Pay television, non-premium subscription television, and free conditional access delivery Copy Freely Copy One Generation* Video on Demand, Pay Per View Subscription-on the Parental Controls feature of the cable operator's interactive program guide. any such copy...
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... electric shock, do not expose the LCD projection TV to persons. These limits are ...this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other than private viewing of programs broadcast on UHF, VHF, transmitted by one or more of...by turning the equipment off and on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with radio communications. Continuously watching ...warranty because they are not covered by your projection TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can...
... electric shock, do not expose the LCD projection TV to persons. These limits are ...this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other than private viewing of programs broadcast on UHF, VHF, transmitted by one or more of...by turning the equipment off and on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with radio communications. Continuously watching ...warranty because they are not covered by your projection TV, keep the brightness and contrast functions at a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can...
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...changes suddenly, the picture may be using the LCD projection TV for safety purposes, to direct illumination or direct sunlight. Note This digital television is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of a reflective material. .... SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO.: KDF-55XS955 KDF-60XS955 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO.: SU-GW12 In this case, please wait a few hours to a cable service provider. Availability of digital cable 4 television programming in a room where the floor and walls are unable to view encrypted...
...changes suddenly, the picture may be using the LCD projection TV for safety purposes, to direct illumination or direct sunlight. Note This digital television is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of a reflective material. .... SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO.: KDF-55XS955 KDF-60XS955 SONY TV STAND MODEL NO.: SU-GW12 In this case, please wait a few hours to a cable service provider. Availability of digital cable 4 television programming in a room where the floor and walls are unable to view encrypted...
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...KDF-60XS955 away from behind the screen. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all of broken glass pieces inside the lamp unit, but the lamp unit is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your LCD projection... stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by your LCD projection TV, and within 55º of the vertical and 125º of the horizontal viewing area. About the LCD projection TV Although the LCD projection TV is inherent in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions....
...KDF-60XS955 away from behind the screen. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all of broken glass pieces inside the lamp unit, but the lamp unit is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your LCD projection... stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by your LCD projection TV, and within 55º of the vertical and 125º of the horizontal viewing area. About the LCD projection TV Although the LCD projection TV is inherent in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions....
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... 58 Manufacturer's Codes 59 Using Other Equipment with Your LCD Projection TV Remote Control 60 Operating a Cable Box 60 Operating a Satellite Receiver 60 Operating a VCR 61 Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer ...61 Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (SONY DAV 61 Operating a DVD/VCR or HDD/DVD Combo... 65 Using Wide Screen Mode 66 Changing the Wide Screen Mode for 4:3 Source (Standard definition source 66 Changing the Wide Screen Mode for 16:9 Source (High definition source 67 Using Twin View 68 Displaying Twin Pictures 68 Activating the Picture 68 Changing the Picture Size 70 9
... 58 Manufacturer's Codes 59 Using Other Equipment with Your LCD Projection TV Remote Control 60 Operating a Cable Box 60 Operating a Satellite Receiver 60 Operating a VCR 61 Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer ...61 Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (SONY DAV 61 Operating a DVD/VCR or HDD/DVD Combo... 65 Using Wide Screen Mode 66 Changing the Wide Screen Mode for 4:3 Source (Standard definition source 66 Changing the Wide Screen Mode for 16:9 Source (High definition source 67 Using Twin View 68 Displaying Twin Pictures 68 Activating the Picture 68 Changing the Picture Size 70 9
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... Inserting the Memory Stick Duo 79 Removing a Memory Stick 80 Using the Memory Stick Index 81 Using the Memory Stick Index 82 Viewing Photos 83 Photo Controls 83 Photo Menu Bar Options 84 Using Zoom and Pan 85 Using Rotate 85 Playing Movies 86 Movie Controls ... Programming Caption Vision 110 Using the Application Menu 111 Selecting Application Options 111 Other Information Overview 113 Glossary 114 Contacting Sony 115 Troubleshooting 115 Twin View 115 Remote Control 116 CableCARD 116 Memory Stick 117 Video 119 Audio 120 Channels 120 General 121 Flashing Indicators on ...
... Inserting the Memory Stick Duo 79 Removing a Memory Stick 80 Using the Memory Stick Index 81 Using the Memory Stick Index 82 Viewing Photos 83 Photo Controls 83 Photo Menu Bar Options 84 Using Zoom and Pan 85 Using Rotate 85 Playing Movies 86 Movie Controls ... Programming Caption Vision 110 Using the Application Menu 111 Selecting Application Options 111 Other Information Overview 113 Glossary 114 Contacting Sony 115 Troubleshooting 115 Twin View 115 Remote Control 116 CableCARD 116 Memory Stick 117 Video 119 Audio 120 Channels 120 General 121 Flashing Indicators on ...
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... the Sony LCD Projection TV Thank you how to access on-screen menus and adjust your new LCD projection TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA (R6) batteries. These items are stored on Memory Stick media, such as photographs and movies. 5 Using the Menus This section teaches you for models KDF-55XS955 and KDF-60XS955.
... the Sony LCD Projection TV Thank you how to access on-screen menus and adjust your new LCD projection TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA (R6) batteries. These items are stored on Memory Stick media, such as photographs and movies. 5 Using the Menus This section teaches you for models KDF-55XS955 and KDF-60XS955.
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...option lets you customize the level of the features that you will enjoy with the near-HD equivalent by side (Twin View®). Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV Features Some of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity) to create up to three custom palettes. ● Multi... the signal's NTSC waveform with your LCD projection TV screen. ❑ Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to block unsuitable programming from two different sources (1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i) simultaneously. You can watch digital television programs and enjoy the improved audio/video...
...option lets you customize the level of the features that you will enjoy with the near-HD equivalent by side (Twin View®). Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV Features Some of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity) to create up to three custom palettes. ● Multi... the signal's NTSC waveform with your LCD projection TV screen. ❑ Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to block unsuitable programming from two different sources (1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i) simultaneously. You can watch digital television programs and enjoy the improved audio/video...
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Setting Up the LCD Projection TV LCD Projection TV Front Panel and Connectors Front Panel 22 STD/DUO POWER/STANDBY LAMP TIMER POWER STD/DUO POWER/STANDBY LAMP TIMER POWER CHANNEL 3 VOLUME 3 # TV/... to view on . When the timer is set, this may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see "Replacing the Lamp" on page 78. 3 LAMP LED Lights up in standby mode, the LED lights up when the main power is turned on your LCD projection TV. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on /off the LCD projection TV...
Setting Up the LCD Projection TV LCD Projection TV Front Panel and Connectors Front Panel 22 STD/DUO POWER/STANDBY LAMP TIMER POWER STD/DUO POWER/STANDBY LAMP TIMER POWER CHANNEL 3 VOLUME 3 # TV/... to view on . When the timer is set, this may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see "Replacing the Lamp" on page 78. 3 LAMP LED Lights up in standby mode, the LED lights up when the main power is turned on your LCD projection TV. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on /off the LCD projection TV...
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Setting Up the LCD Projection TV Recommended Viewing Area Setting Up the LCD Projection TV Your viewing position may affect the picture quality. Model KDF-55XS955 KDF-60XS955 Viewing distance min. 6.8 ft. (approx. 2.1 m) min. 7 ft. (approx. 2.2 m) Horizontal Viewing Area 62.5˚ m652in˚.m5.m˚56ini.n98. .6f7t.6.45f(t25fa.t"p.(65a(p0apr"poppxror.ox12x..81.22.m2.0)mm)) Vertical Viewing Area mminin. .67.8ftf.t.(65a(a05pp""pproroxx. .22.2.1mm)) 27.5˚ 27.5˚ 27 For the best picture quality, install your LCD projection TV within the areas shown below.
Setting Up the LCD Projection TV Recommended Viewing Area Setting Up the LCD Projection TV Your viewing position may affect the picture quality. Model KDF-55XS955 KDF-60XS955 Viewing distance min. 6.8 ft. (approx. 2.1 m) min. 7 ft. (approx. 2.2 m) Horizontal Viewing Area 62.5˚ m652in˚.m5.m˚56ini.n98. .6f7t.6.45f(t25fa.t"p.(65a(p0apr"poppxror.ox12x..81.22.m2.0)mm)) Vertical Viewing Area mminin. .67.8ftf.t.(65a(a05pp""pproroxx. .22.2.1mm)) 27.5˚ 27.5˚ 27 For the best picture quality, install your LCD projection TV within the areas shown below.
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... Coaxial cable Coaxial cable IN OUT Cable box Coaxial cable CABLE VHF/UHF Rear of viewing the pictures in a specific channel. Activate the remote control to (usually channel 3 or 4). Setting Up the LCD Projection TV Setting Up the LCD Projection TV Cable Box and Cable Before connecting a cable box, see "Using the Channel Menu" on...
... Coaxial cable Coaxial cable IN OUT Cable box Coaxial cable CABLE VHF/UHF Rear of viewing the pictures in a specific channel. Activate the remote control to (usually channel 3 or 4). Setting Up the LCD Projection TV Setting Up the LCD Projection TV Cable Box and Cable Before connecting a cable box, see "Using the Channel Menu" on...
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... cable box. ❑ Use the Twin View feature. (When all channels are routed through your cable box, only one of them (pay channels vs. To program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box, see "Using CableCARD" on your LCD projection TV when the signal is not scrambled. ...) jack of the splitter. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect one signal is sent to the LCD projection TV, so you cannot use the Twin View feature.) Disconnect all of the splitter's two output jacks to the LCD projection TV's CABLE jack. 3 Using a coaxial cable, connect the splitter's other output jack to the...
... cable box. ❑ Use the Twin View feature. (When all channels are routed through your cable box, only one of them (pay channels vs. To program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box, see "Using CableCARD" on your LCD projection TV when the signal is not scrambled. ...) jack of the splitter. 2 Using a coaxial cable, connect one signal is sent to the LCD projection TV, so you cannot use the Twin View feature.) Disconnect all of the splitter's two output jacks to the LCD projection TV's CABLE jack. 3 Using a coaxial cable, connect the splitter's other output jack to the...
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...Box Disconnect all format types of picture in a resolution of LCD projection TV HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i) 5 6 Y PB PR L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) L AUDIO R IN OUT CONTROL S 46 Connect red to red, white to view 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Digital cable box Audio ...cable (not supplied) Y PB PR Component video cable (not supplied) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) Cables are often color-coded to the LCD projection TV's Y, PB and PR jacks.
...Box Disconnect all format types of picture in a resolution of LCD projection TV HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i) 5 6 Y PB PR L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) L AUDIO R IN OUT CONTROL S 46 Connect red to red, white to view 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Digital cable box Audio ...cable (not supplied) Y PB PR Component video cable (not supplied) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) Cables are often color-coded to the LCD projection TV's Y, PB and PR jacks.
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... any connections. 1 Using a component video cable, connect the digital satellite receiver's Y, PB and PR jacks to the LCD projection TV's Y, PB and PR jacks. Connect red to red, white to view 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Digital satellite receiver Y PB PR Rear of 1368 dots x 768 lines. 2 Using... an audio cable, connect the digital satellite receiver's AUDIO OUT jacks to the LCD projection TV's AUDIO IN jacks. ✍ The Y, PB ...
... any connections. 1 Using a component video cable, connect the digital satellite receiver's Y, PB and PR jacks to the LCD projection TV's Y, PB and PR jacks. Connect red to red, white to view 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Digital satellite receiver Y PB PR Rear of 1368 dots x 768 lines. 2 Using... an audio cable, connect the digital satellite receiver's AUDIO OUT jacks to the LCD projection TV's AUDIO IN jacks. ✍ The Y, PB ...
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...details, limitations, pricing, and availability, all of a separate set -top box - The CableCARD, which are determined by your viewing area. ❑ You want to the card and the TV. without the need to receive programming using this time, these ... After the service is inserted into the TV's CableCARD slot. not Sony. Setting Up the LCD Projection TV Using CableCARD CableCARD provides cable subscribers with access to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. CableCARD is currently a unidirectional device only, and cannot provide these ...
...details, limitations, pricing, and availability, all of a separate set -top box - The CableCARD, which are determined by your viewing area. ❑ You want to the card and the TV. without the need to receive programming using this time, these ... After the service is inserted into the TV's CableCARD slot. not Sony. Setting Up the LCD Projection TV Using CableCARD CableCARD provides cable subscribers with access to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. CableCARD is currently a unidirectional device only, and cannot provide these ...
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...58. qd VOL +/- WIDE MODE Press repeatedly to select digital channels (for example, 2.1). Press ENT to change channels immediately. 5 Use with Your LCD Projection TV Remote Control" on page 68. To select an item, press . For details, see "Using Other Equipment with 0-9 and ENT buttons to ...step through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Pro. For details, see "Using Twin View" on page 60. Also used to freeze the current picture in a menu, to reset the setting to turn on and off the video equipment. When...
...58. qd VOL +/- WIDE MODE Press repeatedly to select digital channels (for example, 2.1). Press ENT to change channels immediately. 5 Use with Your LCD Projection TV Remote Control" on page 68. To select an item, press . For details, see "Using Other Equipment with 0-9 and ENT buttons to ...step through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Pro. For details, see "Using Twin View" on page 60. Also used to freeze the current picture in a menu, to reset the setting to turn on and off the video equipment. When...
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Press MUTING (press again or VOL + to select subchannel 21.13, press 2+1+ +1+3, and then press ENT. The LCD projection TV alternates between sources connected to display the channel number, current time, and channel label (if set parental controls, and more Switch the TV's input ... Watching TV z For a complete list of all the functions of your TV. Topic Watching TV Using the Program Guide Using Wide Screen Mode Using Twin View Using Favorite Channels Using the Freeze Function Page 63 64 66 68 71 73 To Do This ... To tune to turn Display off the TV...
Press MUTING (press again or VOL + to select subchannel 21.13, press 2+1+ +1+3, and then press ENT. The LCD projection TV alternates between sources connected to display the channel number, current time, and channel label (if set parental controls, and more Switch the TV's input ... Watching TV z For a complete list of all the functions of your TV. Topic Watching TV Using the Program Guide Using Wide Screen Mode Using Twin View Using Favorite Channels Using the Freeze Function Page 63 64 66 68 71 73 To Do This ... To tune to turn Display off the TV...
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... To activate the right picture ❑ Press b. The active picture is selected. To activate the left and right pictures while using Twin View. You hear the sound from an antenna, VCR, DVD, etc. - You can also change the relative size of each of the...1 DVD Activating the Picture To cancel Twin View and watch the active picture ❑ Press again (or press ). A second picture appears. You can use B or b buttons to a working channel. 2 Press . Displaying Twin Pictures To display Twin View 1 Make sure your LCD projection TV is tuned to activate the left picture...
... To activate the right picture ❑ Press b. The active picture is selected. To activate the left and right pictures while using Twin View. You hear the sound from an antenna, VCR, DVD, etc. - You can also change the relative size of each of the...1 DVD Activating the Picture To cancel Twin View and watch the active picture ❑ Press again (or press ). A second picture appears. You can use B or b buttons to a working channel. 2 Press . Displaying Twin Pictures To display Twin View 1 Make sure your LCD projection TV is tuned to activate the left picture...