FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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... able to receive over-air digital signals with an integrated digital tuner considered to be connected to) a high definition display in order to display the picture in addition to receive encrypted digital programming via its interface with the FCC's DCR regulations (and therefore have a combined over -air digital signal. Yes, but...
... able to receive over-air digital signals with an integrated digital tuner considered to be connected to) a high definition display in order to display the picture in addition to receive encrypted digital programming via its interface with the FCC's DCR regulations (and therefore have a combined over -air digital signal. Yes, but...
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... Service Unplug the set exhibits a distinct change in contact with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in a picture tube implosion. When the set reaches the end of antenna discharge unit, connection to normal operation. ❑ When the set from overheating, these slots and...
... Service Unplug the set exhibits a distinct change in contact with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in a picture tube implosion. When the set reaches the end of antenna discharge unit, connection to normal operation. ❑ When the set from overheating, these slots and...
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..., pricing, and availability. This flat-screen technology improves picture detail without the need to digitally encrypted cable channels - without distortion, unlike conventional curved screens. These items are all you to receive not only standard definition but also at the corners - Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by your cable...
..., pricing, and availability. This flat-screen technology improves picture detail without the need to digitally encrypted cable channels - without distortion, unlike conventional curved screens. These items are all you to receive not only standard definition but also at the corners - Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by your cable...
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... ❑ Favorite Channels: Allows you to select from 16 of vertical and horizontal lines. improves image resolution, providing the highest picture quality reproduction from younger viewers. ❑ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between...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 so there is consistent output between this TV ...
... ❑ Favorite Channels: Allows you to select from 16 of vertical and horizontal lines. improves image resolution, providing the highest picture quality reproduction from younger viewers. ❑ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between...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 so there is consistent output between this TV ...
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...on page 97). For details, see "Using the Menus" on page 61. Press Vv B b to scan through channels. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on , then shuts off the TV. If the LED blinks continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is set , this may ...move the TV's on your camcorder or other video equipment. For details, see page 92. SETUP SETUP SETUP 12 Memory Stick insertion slot. Provides better picture quality than composite video (2). When lit, indicates that has S VIDEO. When the timer is displayed. Press to display the Menu. R MENU TV/VIDEO...
...on page 97). For details, see "Using the Menus" on page 61. Press Vv B b to scan through channels. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on , then shuts off the TV. If the LED blinks continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is set , this may ...move the TV's on your camcorder or other video equipment. For details, see page 92. SETUP SETUP SETUP 12 Memory Stick insertion slot. Provides better picture quality than composite video (2). When lit, indicates that has S VIDEO. When the timer is displayed. Press to display the Menu. R MENU TV/VIDEO...
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...details, limitations, pricing, and availability. The CableCARD, which is provided by your cable TV company, is located on your VCR or other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that connects to your cable signal. * Dolby and the double-D symbol are watching to a VCR....into this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a monitor for a separate settop box. This video connection provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF (1) connection. 4 MONITOR OUT Lets you record the program you are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. You ...
...details, limitations, pricing, and availability. The CableCARD, which is provided by your cable TV company, is located on your VCR or other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that connects to your cable signal. * Dolby and the double-D symbol are watching to a VCR....into this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a monitor for a separate settop box. This video connection provides better picture quality than the VHF/UHF (1) connection. 4 MONITOR OUT Lets you record the program you are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. You ...
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... signal, you can use the inputs that are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (shown at left), you also need to connect audio cables for improved picture quality (compared to white, etc. When connecting your TV, use an S VIDEO cable for sound, as described below .
... signal, you can use the inputs that are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (shown at left), you also need to connect audio cables for improved picture quality (compared to white, etc. When connecting your TV, use an S VIDEO cable for sound, as described below .
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... disabled for the first time after hooking it up. When finished, press . 3 KD-30/34XS955 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. Press V v to make a vertical correction to correct any tilt of the picture. To start Auto Program, highlight Yes and then press . A progress bar is displayed...language. Auto Program may take 50 minutes or more details on page 84. The Tilt Correction screen appears. 2 Press B b to the picture. The Initial Setup screens appear when you 've connected your cable/antenna. When finished, press . 4 The next screen instructs you correct ...
... disabled for the first time after hooking it up. When finished, press . 3 KD-30/34XS955 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. Press V v to make a vertical correction to correct any tilt of the picture. To start Auto Program, highlight Yes and then press . A progress bar is displayed...language. Auto Program may take 50 minutes or more details on page 84. The Tilt Correction screen appears. 2 Press B b to the picture. The Initial Setup screens appear when you 've connected your cable/antenna. When finished, press . 4 The next screen instructs you correct ...
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... on page 78. 8 DRC MODE Press repeatedly to display the Memory Stick Menu. To cancel press until the TV displays the time in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that was selected. 5 ANT Press to clear Favorite Channels (see page 80. For details, see "Using the Memory Stick Viewer" on... TV/SAT When the remote control is set, press once to display the remaining time. 7 PICTURE MODE Press repeatedly to turn on and off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with older Sony equipment. Press again or press VOL+ to restore the sound. 2 SYSTEM OFF Press to turn...
... on page 78. 8 DRC MODE Press repeatedly to display the Memory Stick Menu. To cancel press until the TV displays the time in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that was selected. 5 ANT Press to clear Favorite Channels (see page 80. For details, see "Using the Memory Stick Viewer" on... TV/SAT When the remote control is set, press once to display the remaining time. 7 PICTURE MODE Press repeatedly to turn on and off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with older Sony equipment. Press again or press VOL+ to restore the sound. 2 SYSTEM OFF Press to turn...
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... occur. The Screen Mode feature lets you change the picture size for watching Letterbox movies. Full m SCREEN Zoom enlarges the 4:3 picture proportionately to fill the 16:9 screen. Wide Zoom m SCREEN Normal displays the 4:3 picture in the Screen Menu. Zoom When you change channels or...) Sources Example Description ' SCREEN Wide Zoom enlarges the center portion of the picture are changed, set 4:3 Default to fill the 16:9 screen. SETUP SETUP SETUP Using Screen Mode (models KD-30/34XS955 Only) z You can also access the Screen Mode settings in the Screen...
... occur. The Screen Mode feature lets you change the picture size for watching Letterbox movies. Full m SCREEN Zoom enlarges the 4:3 picture proportionately to fill the 16:9 screen. Wide Zoom m SCREEN Normal displays the 4:3 picture in the Screen Menu. Zoom When you change channels or...) Sources Example Description ' SCREEN Wide Zoom enlarges the center portion of the picture are changed, set 4:3 Default to fill the 16:9 screen. SETUP SETUP SETUP Using Screen Mode (models KD-30/34XS955 Only) z You can also access the Screen Mode settings in the Screen...
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Some clipping may occur. Horizontal Expand m SCREEN Vertical Expand stretches the picture vertically. Full (native 16:9) If the source is a 16:9 high-definition (720p/1080i) signal, the picture fills the screen. Vertical Expand SETUP Features SETUP SETUP 56 If the source ...are shown to fill the 16:9 screen. Zoom m SCREEN Horizontal Expand stretches the picture horizontally. Some clipping may occur. Full (upconverted 4:3) m SCREEN Zoom enlarges the picture proportionately, both vertically and horizontally. Some clipping may occur. SETUP SETUP Using Screen Mode...
Some clipping may occur. Horizontal Expand m SCREEN Vertical Expand stretches the picture vertically. Full (native 16:9) If the source is a 16:9 high-definition (720p/1080i) signal, the picture fills the screen. Vertical Expand SETUP Features SETUP SETUP 56 If the source ...are shown to fill the 16:9 screen. Zoom m SCREEN Horizontal Expand stretches the picture horizontally. Some clipping may occur. Full (upconverted 4:3) m SCREEN Zoom enlarges the picture proportionately, both vertically and horizontally. Some clipping may occur. SETUP SETUP Using Screen Mode...
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Some clipping may occur. SETUP SETUP SETUP Using Screen Mode (models KD-36XS955 Only) The Screen Mode feature is useful when a 480i signal has been upconverted to 720p or 1080i with High Definition (720p/1080i) Sources Example ... displays a 480i signal that has been upconverted to a 720p or 1080i signal, which results in undesirable "black bars" appearing on all four sides of the picture. Using Screen Mode with black bars visible at left, right, top, and bottom sides. Some clipping may occur. Using the Screen Mode feature, you can...
Some clipping may occur. SETUP SETUP SETUP Using Screen Mode (models KD-36XS955 Only) The Screen Mode feature is useful when a 480i signal has been upconverted to 720p or 1080i with High Definition (720p/1080i) Sources Example ... displays a 480i signal that has been upconverted to a 720p or 1080i signal, which results in undesirable "black bars" appearing on all four sides of the picture. Using Screen Mode with black bars visible at left, right, top, and bottom sides. Some clipping may occur. Using the Screen Mode feature, you can...
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... remote control to operate the satellite receiver Turn on/off 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 operate non-Sony equipment (and Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) Do This ... You must program the remote control the first time you use it. Switch the TV's input to the...
... remote control to operate the satellite receiver Turn on/off 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 operate non-Sony equipment (and Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) Do This ... You must program the remote control the first time you use it. Switch the TV's input to the...
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... z When the VCR is not playing, TV/VCR/DVD switches between the DVD player and VCR Display the DVD menu Play Stop 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...
... z When the VCR is not playing, TV/VCR/DVD switches between the DVD player and VCR Display the DVD menu Play Stop 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...
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... ratings. The Menu gives you access to the following features: Menu Description Page The Video Menu allows you to make adjustments to customize the Picture Mode based on the type of the sound on -screen Menus, and more . It also allows you are viewing, select Advanced Video options..., and more . KD-30/34XS955 Only The Screen Menu allows you to second audio programming (SAP) or customizing the Effect of program you to 78 your picture settings. Navigating Through Menus To Do This ... Display the Menu Move through the ...
... ratings. The Menu gives you access to the following features: Menu Description Page The Video Menu allows you to make adjustments to customize the Picture Mode based on the type of the sound on -screen Menus, and more . It also allows you are viewing, select Advanced Video options..., and more . KD-30/34XS955 Only The Screen Menu allows you to second audio programming (SAP) or customizing the Effect of program you to 78 your picture settings. Navigating Through Menus To Do This ... Display the Menu Move through the ...
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...B b. Adjust to confirm the selection. Display Menu 2. The Video Menu includes the following options: Option Mode Customized picture viewing Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp. Highlight 3. Movie Select to give the white colors a neutral tint. Neutral Select to display a softer... picture. Menus SETUP SETUP Using the Video Menu To access the Video Menu, follow these steps: 1. Press to increase picture contrast and deepen the color, or decrease picture contrast and soften the color. To exit ...
...B b. Adjust to confirm the selection. Display Menu 2. The Video Menu includes the following options: Option Mode Customized picture viewing Picture Brightness Color Hue Sharpness Color Temp. Highlight 3. Movie Select to give the white colors a neutral tint. Neutral Select to display a softer... picture. Menus SETUP SETUP Using the Video Menu To access the Video Menu, follow these steps: 1. Press to increase picture contrast and deepen the color, or decrease picture contrast and soften the color. To exit ...
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... sources (i.e., DVD player, satellite receiver). Menus SETUP SETUP You can also change the Mode setting. DRC Mode Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x density, for Video settings: ❑ Press RESET on the remote control. Monitor De-emphasizes red tones. Progressive Recommended for moving... you to control how the Mode settings (Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro) are applied to control the emphasis of red tones. Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural-looking. Mode Memory Allows you to TV viewing, Memory Stick viewing, and each video input. Changing ...
... sources (i.e., DVD player, satellite receiver). Menus SETUP SETUP You can also change the Mode setting. DRC Mode Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x density, for Video settings: ❑ Press RESET on the remote control. Monitor De-emphasizes red tones. Progressive Recommended for moving... you to control how the Mode settings (Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro) are applied to control the emphasis of red tones. Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural-looking. Mode Memory Allows you to TV viewing, Memory Stick viewing, and each video input. Changing ...
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...Normal, Full, Zoom. To select a Screen Mode to confirm the selection. For details, see page 55. Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down in the window. (Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes.) Press V or v and press +7 and -7. Allows you to ...-15 (Zoom mode), and +5 and -5 (Wide Zoom mode). Menus SETUP SETUP Using the Screen Menu (models KD-30/34XS955 Only) To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: 1. to change the picture size for 4:3 sources. For 720p/1080i Select from : Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. Selecting Screen Mode Options...
...Normal, Full, Zoom. To select a Screen Mode to confirm the selection. For details, see page 55. Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down in the window. (Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes.) Press V or v and press +7 and -7. Allows you to ...-15 (Zoom mode), and +5 and -5 (Wide Zoom mode). Menus SETUP SETUP Using the Screen Menu (models KD-30/34XS955 Only) To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: 1. to change the picture size for 4:3 sources. For 720p/1080i Select from : Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. Selecting Screen Mode Options...
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...Provides enhanced picture resolution ...clipping results, but bars appear at the top and bottom of the picture are clipped to manually turn on the remote control. Display Menu ...referred to select Menus SETUP SETUP SETUP To change the picture size for digital 16:9 pictures. Highlight 3. Press to as selected DVD titles. For ... 16:9 with widescreen DVDs, set to height of the picture. 83 Menus Menus To exit the Menu, press MENU....: Full, Normal, Horizontal Expand, Vertical Expand. Letterbox The picture is set your DVD player to 16:9 aspect ratio. (Aspect ratio...
...Provides enhanced picture resolution ...clipping results, but bars appear at the top and bottom of the picture are clipped to manually turn on the remote control. Display Menu ...referred to select Menus SETUP SETUP SETUP To change the picture size for digital 16:9 pictures. Highlight 3. Press to as selected DVD titles. For ... 16:9 with widescreen DVDs, set to height of the picture. 83 Menus Menus To exit the Menu, press MENU....: Full, Normal, Horizontal Expand, Vertical Expand. Letterbox The picture is set your DVD player to 16:9 aspect ratio. (Aspect ratio...
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For example, if you have equipment connected to the picture. You can select the label DVD for the VIDEO 5 input. Enables you to the VIDEO 5 jack, you can select from the following labels for each ... select Skip, your language of the displayed labels. Option Label Video Inputs Tilt Correction Vertical Correction KD-30/34XS955 Only Language Menu Color Description Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to correct any tilt of the picture. Allows you to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. Allows you to make a vertical...
For example, if you have equipment connected to the picture. You can select the label DVD for the VIDEO 5 input. Enables you to the VIDEO 5 jack, you can select from the following labels for each ... select Skip, your language of the displayed labels. Option Label Video Inputs Tilt Correction Vertical Correction KD-30/34XS955 Only Language Menu Color Description Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to correct any tilt of the picture. Allows you to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. Allows you to make a vertical...