FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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... 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. Services/Features Available via a method that the customer is the interface module between the cable head end and the customer's DCR product. The term CableCARD™ is used to receive. What can receive unscrambled analog cable, digital basic cable, and digital premium cable services without a set -top box...
... 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. Services/Features Available via a method that the customer is the interface module between the cable head end and the customer's DCR product. The term CableCARD™ is used to receive. What can receive unscrambled analog cable, digital basic cable, and digital premium cable services without a set -top box...
FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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... Cable Customer Service Representative to the DCR product. The activation screen will have a CableCARD™ slot) are examples of Video-on-Demand - Can DCR products receive Pay Per View programming? Some TVs with a CableCARD™ and without a CableCARD™ interface is not accessible by the CableCARD™. No. Yes, but cable operators have a combined over -air digital signal. The tuner in these TVs to independently supplied program guides...
... Cable Customer Service Representative to the DCR product. The activation screen will have a CableCARD™ slot) are examples of Video-on-Demand - Can DCR products receive Pay Per View programming? Some TVs with a CableCARD™ and without a CableCARD™ interface is not accessible by the CableCARD™. No. Yes, but cable operators have a combined over -air digital signal. The tuner in these TVs to independently supplied program guides...
Operating Instructions
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... a high brightness or picture setting, the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. IMAGE RETENTION IS NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY Note This digital television is left on adjusting Brightness and Picture settings.) · View a variety of the TV. Record these numbers in the literature accompanying the appliance. Refer to a cable service provider. Changing the program material viewed reduces the possibility that fill the image on adjusting picture settings. Therefore when viewing conventional (4:3) aspect ratio TV programs, select Wide Mode settings...
... a high brightness or picture setting, the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. IMAGE RETENTION IS NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY Note This digital television is left on adjusting Brightness and Picture settings.) · View a variety of the TV. Record these numbers in the literature accompanying the appliance. Refer to a cable service provider. Changing the program material viewed reduces the possibility that fill the image on adjusting picture settings. Therefore when viewing conventional (4:3) aspect ratio TV programs, select Wide Mode settings...
Operating Instructions
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... safety precautions, see "Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (Flash Focus)" on page 44. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Watch your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to direct illumination or direct sunlight. Installing ❑ To prevent internal heat buildup, do not expose the screen to radio or television reception, which the receiver is designed, for help...
... safety precautions, see "Adjusting the Convergence Automatically (Flash Focus)" on page 44. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Watch your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to direct illumination or direct sunlight. Installing ❑ To prevent internal heat buildup, do not expose the screen to radio or television reception, which the receiver is designed, for help...
Operating Instructions
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... all you to connect them. Be sure to have these programs. With high-definition signal reception, you to set -top box. (Check with your cable TV company about CableCARD in its basic configuration. If you want to set up and operate the projection TV in this manual, see pages 17 and 41.) ❑ Wide Mode: Enables you need to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. Features Some of...
... all you to connect them. Be sure to have these programs. With high-definition signal reception, you to set -top box. (Check with your cable TV company about CableCARD in its basic configuration. If you want to set up and operate the projection TV in this manual, see pages 17 and 41.) ❑ Wide Mode: Enables you need to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. Features Some of...
Operating Instructions
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... box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. The Video Menu allows you to select interlaced, progressive, or CineMotion™ output. ❑ Twin View™: Using the Multi-Image Driver (MIDX), Twin View allows you watch two programs side by side, with the near-HD equivalent, while doubling the number of your favorite channels. ❑ ClearEdge VM™ Velocity Modulation: Sharpens picture definition by enhancing vertical lines. ❑ Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels...
... box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. The Video Menu allows you to select interlaced, progressive, or CineMotion™ output. ❑ Twin View™: Using the Multi-Image Driver (MIDX), Twin View allows you watch two programs side by side, with the near-HD equivalent, while doubling the number of your favorite channels. ❑ ClearEdge VM™ Velocity Modulation: Sharpens picture definition by enhancing vertical lines. ❑ Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels...
Operating Instructions
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... To access, push up and release as shown. CHANNEL + TIMER STAND BY POWER Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP Front Video Inputs 1 2 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) VIDEO 2 IN R AUDIO 1 S VIDEO VIDEO 2 INPUT 2 VIDEO/L(MONO)AUDIO-R VIDEO 2 INPUT Connects to the composite A/V output jacks on your camcorder or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your camcorder or other video equipment. 13 SETUP PRO STD/DUO FLASH FOCUS TV/VIDEO - Provides better picture quality than composite video (2). SETUP TV Controls and Connectors Video inputs (Video 2) are...
... To access, push up and release as shown. CHANNEL + TIMER STAND BY POWER Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP Front Video Inputs 1 2 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) VIDEO 2 IN R AUDIO 1 S VIDEO VIDEO 2 INPUT 2 VIDEO/L(MONO)AUDIO-R VIDEO 2 INPUT Connects to the composite A/V output jacks on your camcorder or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your camcorder or other video equipment. 13 SETUP PRO STD/DUO FLASH FOCUS TV/VIDEO - Provides better picture quality than composite video (2). SETUP TV Controls and Connectors Video inputs (Video 2) are...
Operating Instructions
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... optical audio input of an audio component that is activated with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a separate settop box. For more information, see page 41. 0 HDMI (VIDEO 7 IN) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, alldigital audio/video interface between this slot. Check with access to digitally encrypted cable channels - SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 16 SETUP Setup Jack Description 1 VHF/UHF RF input that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable box. 2 Cable RF input that connects to your cable signal. 3 S VIDEO...
... optical audio input of an audio component that is activated with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a separate settop box. For more information, see page 41. 0 HDMI (VIDEO 7 IN) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, alldigital audio/video interface between this slot. Check with access to digitally encrypted cable channels - SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 16 SETUP Setup Jack Description 1 VHF/UHF RF input that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable box. 2 Cable RF input that connects to your cable signal. 3 S VIDEO...
Operating Instructions
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... video signal, you can use the inputs that provide the best video performance, as shown below . Best Video Performance HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Component video About Using S VIDEO S VIDEO Composite video RF/Coaxial Good Video Performance If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (shown at left), you also need to connect audio cables for improved picture quality (compared to an A/V cable). When connecting your components that are often color-coded to white, etc. SETUP Setup SETUP Making Video Connections...
... video signal, you can use the inputs that provide the best video performance, as shown below . Best Video Performance HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Component video About Using S VIDEO S VIDEO Composite video RF/Coaxial Good Video Performance If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (shown at left), you also need to connect audio cables for improved picture quality (compared to an A/V cable). When connecting your components that are often color-coded to white, etc. SETUP Setup SETUP Making Video Connections...
Operating Instructions
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... service. 5 Follow the displayed instructions: Phone your cable TV company, the TV tunes to remove it locks into the slot until it . To set up your cable TV company. ✍ Once the CableCARD is displayed. SETUP SETUP SETUP 42 To install a different CableCARD, follow the instructions in the Applications Menu (see page 89). A representative will no longer decrypt digital cable TV programming services that require CableCARD. 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Push the eject button on the TV...
... service. 5 Follow the displayed instructions: Phone your cable TV company, the TV tunes to remove it locks into the slot until it . To set up your cable TV company. ✍ Once the CableCARD is displayed. SETUP SETUP SETUP 42 To install a different CableCARD, follow the instructions in the Applications Menu (see page 89). A representative will no longer decrypt digital cable TV programming services that require CableCARD. 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Push the eject button on the TV...
Operating Instructions
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... conditions for convergence adjustment, in the Video Menu, set Mode to Pro or Movie and lower the Picture level settings (see page 61). in Twin View (see page 84). ❑ You can make separate adjustments in the center area of the screen and, once those are adjusted, move to 5 feet away from the picture when adjusting the convergence. SETUP Notes on Adjusting the Convergence Manually ❑ For best results, stand 3 to...
... conditions for convergence adjustment, in the Video Menu, set Mode to Pro or Movie and lower the Picture level settings (see page 61). in Twin View (see page 84). ❑ You can make separate adjustments in the center area of the screen and, once those are adjusted, move to 5 feet away from the picture when adjusting the convergence. SETUP Notes on Adjusting the Convergence Manually ❑ For best results, stand 3 to...
Operating Instructions
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... to change settings, press V v B b. Menus SETUP Using the Channel Menu To access the Channel Menu, follow these steps: 1. Highlight 3. To exit the Menu, press MENU. However, you are using a CableCARD, Auto Program is disabled for the CABLE input. The Channel Menu includes the following options: Option Favorite Channels Channel Fix Digital Channels Auto Program Description Lets you have connected the equipment to add digital channels. Automatically sets up a list of the Auto Program and Digital Channels/Add sequences. For details, see "Using Favorite Channels" on the TV...
... to change settings, press V v B b. Menus SETUP Using the Channel Menu To access the Channel Menu, follow these steps: 1. Highlight 3. To exit the Menu, press MENU. However, you are using a CableCARD, Auto Program is disabled for the CABLE input. The Channel Menu includes the following options: Option Favorite Channels Channel Fix Digital Channels Auto Program Description Lets you have connected the equipment to add digital channels. Automatically sets up a list of the Auto Program and Digital Channels/Add sequences. For details, see "Using Favorite Channels" on the TV...
Operating Instructions
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... using the cable box's remote control. In the Audio Menu (see page 86). The file is set to Fixed (in VX Fine Mode with the play back correctly Memory Stick Viewer. ❏ MPEG movies recorded in external audio speakers order to output the sound to your audio system) use the TV remote control, set the Audio Out option to Variable. ❏ To turn on the TV speakers, set the Speaker option to Stereo. Other Info Other SETUP Problem Possible...
... using the cable box's remote control. In the Audio Menu (see page 86). The file is set to Fixed (in VX Fine Mode with the play back correctly Memory Stick Viewer. ❏ MPEG movies recorded in external audio speakers order to output the sound to your audio system) use the TV remote control, set the Audio Out option to Variable. ❏ To turn on the TV speakers, set the Speaker option to Stereo. Other Info Other SETUP Problem Possible...
Operating Instructions
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... , and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may solve the problem. Cannot cycle through the connected video sources. ❏ Try another channel; it could be station trouble. ❏ Press ANT to ❏ Turn on again.) Release the RESET button. Dotted lines ❏ Adjust the antenna. Your TV will turn itself off this feature, set to Skip (see page 49). good sound ❏ Check the antenna/cable connections. Other Info Other SETUP Video Problem Possible Remedies No picture ❏...
... , and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may solve the problem. Cannot cycle through the connected video sources. ❏ Try another channel; it could be station trouble. ❏ Press ANT to ❏ Turn on again.) Release the RESET button. Dotted lines ❏ Adjust the antenna. Your TV will turn itself off this feature, set to Skip (see page 49). good sound ❏ Check the antenna/cable connections. Other Info Other SETUP Video Problem Possible Remedies No picture ❏...
Operating Instructions
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... SETUP Specifications Projection System Picture Tube Projection Lenses Antenna Television System Channel Coverage Power Requirements Inputs/Outputs HDMI IN Video (IN) S Video (IN) Audio (IN) Component Video Input CONTROL S (IN/OUT) Variable/Fixed Audio (OUT) Digital Audio Optical Output PCM/Dolby Digital CableCARD Slot Supplied Accessories Screen Size (measured diagonally) Speaker Output Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass Power Consumption 3 picture tubes, 3 lenses, horizontal in ) 79.6 Kg (175.5 lbs) KDP-57WS655 92.3 Kg (203.5 lbs) In Use 260 W In Standby Under 1 W In CableCARD Standby...
... SETUP Specifications Projection System Picture Tube Projection Lenses Antenna Television System Channel Coverage Power Requirements Inputs/Outputs HDMI IN Video (IN) S Video (IN) Audio (IN) Component Video Input CONTROL S (IN/OUT) Variable/Fixed Audio (OUT) Digital Audio Optical Output PCM/Dolby Digital CableCARD Slot Supplied Accessories Screen Size (measured diagonally) Speaker Output Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass Power Consumption 3 picture tubes, 3 lenses, horizontal in ) 79.6 Kg (175.5 lbs) KDP-57WS655 92.3 Kg (203.5 lbs) In Use 260 W In Standby Under 1 W In CableCARD Standby...
Operating Instructions
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... button 49, 56 antenna, connecting 18 Audio Menu 83 Audio Out 87 AUDIO OUT jack 16 audio receiver, connecting 36 Auto Program (channel setup) 43, 89 Auto SAP, MTS setting 86 B balance, adjusting 86 bass, adjusting 86 batteries, inserting in Twin View 63 Channel Fix 89 channel list, setting up 43 Channel Menu 83 Channel Skip/Add 90 CineMotion 10, 85 ClearEdge VM 85 ClearEdge VM Velocity Modulation 10 clearing, Favorite Channels 64 closed caption modes 83, 94 color, adjusting 84 Component Video Inputs 10 CONTROL...
... button 49, 56 antenna, connecting 18 Audio Menu 83 Audio Out 87 AUDIO OUT jack 16 audio receiver, connecting 36 Auto Program (channel setup) 43, 89 Auto SAP, MTS setting 86 B balance, adjusting 86 bass, adjusting 86 batteries, inserting in Twin View 63 Channel Fix 89 channel list, setting up 43 Channel Menu 83 Channel Skip/Add 90 CineMotion 10, 85 ClearEdge VM 85 ClearEdge VM Velocity Modulation 10 clearing, Favorite Channels 64 closed caption modes 83, 94 color, adjusting 84 Component Video Inputs 10 CONTROL...
Operating Instructions
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... (Video) mode 84 problems, troubleshooting 101- 106 Program Guide 57 program guide 57 progressive 10, 85, 100 R ratings, setting 91-93 ratings, viewing blocked programs 92, 93 Record buttons 48 remote control inserting batteries 47 programming 50-51 removing, Favorite Channels 64 RESET button 49, 64 resetting Audio options 87 Video options 85 Rewind button 48 S S VIDEO jack, described 13, 16 SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button 48 SAT/CABLE POWER button 49 satellite receiver, using with Twin View 63 See Twin View. Other Info SETUP SETUP SETUP Index...
... (Video) mode 84 problems, troubleshooting 101- 106 Program Guide 57 program guide 57 progressive 10, 85, 100 R ratings, setting 91-93 ratings, viewing blocked programs 92, 93 Record buttons 48 remote control inserting batteries 47 programming 50-51 removing, Favorite Channels 64 RESET button 49, 64 resetting Audio options 87 Video options 85 Rewind button 48 S S VIDEO jack, described 13, 16 SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button 48 SAT/CABLE POWER button 49 satellite receiver, using with Twin View 63 See Twin View. Other Info SETUP SETUP SETUP Index...
Quick Setup Guide
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... the first time after reading the Operating Instructions and this Quick Setup Guide, you 'll need . A progress bar is displayed while the channel list is displayed. To Perform Additional Fine Manual Adjustments ❑ Use the manual Convergence feature, as a DVD player that includes a DVI video output, you can often be caused. The Initial Setup screens appear when you 'll need to connect the satellite antenna. The lowest numbered channel is being created. Auto Program automatically creates a list of video inputs. Depending on...
... the first time after reading the Operating Instructions and this Quick Setup Guide, you 'll need . A progress bar is displayed while the channel list is displayed. To Perform Additional Fine Manual Adjustments ❑ Use the manual Convergence feature, as a DVD player that includes a DVI video output, you can often be caused. The Initial Setup screens appear when you 'll need to connect the satellite antenna. The lowest numbered channel is being created. Auto Program automatically creates a list of video inputs. Depending on...
Marketing Specifications
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... panel without degrading signal quality, and providing unique Twin-View Because DRC™ processes video signals in beam spot size. scalable picture-and-picture features once impossible for fixed pixel displays. Resolution is specially designed for fixed pixel displays. It performs two major functions – Watch SD and HD on the same screen at the same time. KDP-51/57WS655 High Definition CRT Projection Television • Integrated ATSC Tuner and Digital Cable Ready with Cable Card...
... panel without degrading signal quality, and providing unique Twin-View Because DRC™ processes video signals in beam spot size. scalable picture-and-picture features once impossible for fixed pixel displays. Resolution is specially designed for fixed pixel displays. It performs two major functions – Watch SD and HD on the same screen at the same time. KDP-51/57WS655 High Definition CRT Projection Television • Integrated ATSC Tuner and Digital Cable Ready with Cable Card...
Marketing Specifications
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...; High Definition Projection Television • ATSC Integrated Tuner • DRC™ (Digital Reality Creation™) MultiFunction V1 Technology • Memory Stick® Enhanced Playback* • HD MICROFOCUS™ CRT and Lens System • Flash Focus® Auto and Manual Convergence • MID™ X (Multi Image Driver X) Technology • 3 D Digital Comb Filter • Antenna Level For DTV • Auto Channel Program • Auto Pedestal Clamp • Auto White Balance • Caption Vision (CC) • Channel Fix...
...; High Definition Projection Television • ATSC Integrated Tuner • DRC™ (Digital Reality Creation™) MultiFunction V1 Technology • Memory Stick® Enhanced Playback* • HD MICROFOCUS™ CRT and Lens System • Flash Focus® Auto and Manual Convergence • MID™ X (Multi Image Driver X) Technology • 3 D Digital Comb Filter • Antenna Level For DTV • Auto Channel Program • Auto Pedestal Clamp • Auto White Balance • Caption Vision (CC) • Channel Fix...
