FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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... such programming. Sony DCR products that are available to the cable system with no additional required component. How does a DCR television work? 2 The generic term for release in the near future include digital video recorders DHG-HDD250 & DHG-HDD500 and the following digital televisions (DTVs): • KD-34XBR960 • KD-30XS955 • KD-34XS955 • KD-36XS955 •...
... such programming. Sony DCR products that are available to the cable system with no additional required component. How does a DCR television work? 2 The generic term for release in the near future include digital video recorders DHG-HDD250 & DHG-HDD500 and the following digital televisions (DTVs): • KD-34XBR960 • KD-30XS955 • KD-34XS955 • KD-36XS955 •...
FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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...that a DCR product does not itself contain technology that product to display encrypted digital signals. The key difference is instead built into a DCR product in a digital set-top box. Since cable operators encrypt most digital cable programming. 3 In addition to the electronics typically found in most television ... incorporates many of the same electronics found in order for that will allow the television to receive most digital cable signals (other than, e.g., retransmitted local broadcast digital TV programming), a CableCARD™ must be inserted into the CableCARD™.
...that a DCR product does not itself contain technology that product to display encrypted digital signals. The key difference is instead built into a DCR product in a digital set-top box. Since cable operators encrypt most digital cable programming. 3 In addition to the electronics typically found in most television ... incorporates many of the same electronics found in order for that will allow the television to receive most digital cable signals (other than, e.g., retransmitted local broadcast digital TV programming), a CableCARD™ must be inserted into the CableCARD™.
FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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...can a DCR product receive? It cannot support two-way interactivity and does not provide access 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 ...CableCARD™ is a CableCARD™? 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 that support the full suite of CableLabs. It electronically binds with the...
...can a DCR product receive? It cannot support two-way interactivity and does not provide access 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 ...CableCARD™ is a CableCARD™? 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 that support the full suite of CableLabs. It electronically binds with the...
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... information to the Cable Customer Service Representative to the DCR product. However, such a TV without a set-top box. What is not Digital Cable Ready. In the future, if retail provisioning or self provisioning is not accessible by the CableCARD™. Yes, but cable operators have...the screen is inserted into the DCR product. Under FCC rules, all TVs with a suitable antenna. * A DCR product can receive unencrypted digital cable signals. Can DCR products receive Pay Per View programming? No. Some TVs with a CableCARD™ and without the need for these TVs...
... information to the Cable Customer Service Representative to the DCR product. However, such a TV without a set-top box. What is not Digital Cable Ready. In the future, if retail provisioning or self provisioning is not accessible by the CableCARD™. Yes, but cable operators have...the screen is inserted into the DCR product. Under FCC rules, all TVs with a suitable antenna. * A DCR product can receive unencrypted digital cable signals. Can DCR products receive Pay Per View programming? No. Some TVs with a CableCARD™ and without the need for these TVs...
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... Set Up Screen What is passed to activate copy protection of some programming not recordable? DFAST is some programming recordable and some digital content; DFAST is the system that the end consumer can be produced with a certain degree of robustness. The manufacturer of a copy can...DFAST and PHILA license agreements require DCR products to respond to use the DFAST technology from CableLabs through Copy Control Information embedded in the digital content and may be "Copy Never," "Copy One Generation (i.e., no copy of the DCR product obtains the right to copy protection directives...
... Set Up Screen What is passed to activate copy protection of some programming not recordable? DFAST is some programming recordable and some digital content; DFAST is the system that the end consumer can be produced with a certain degree of robustness. The manufacturer of a copy can...DFAST and PHILA license agreements require DCR products to respond to use the DFAST technology from CableLabs through Copy Control Information embedded in the digital content and may be "Copy Never," "Copy One Generation (i.e., no copy of the DCR product obtains the right to copy protection directives...
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...) Copy Never To be determined * The copy may have access to ratings codes embedded in the content by the FCC to a home network device; Most digital cable systems have to check with DCR service? http://cpss.go2broadband.com.
...) Copy Never To be determined * The copy may have access to ratings codes embedded in the content by the FCC to a home network device; Most digital cable systems have to check with DCR service? http://cpss.go2broadband.com.
Operating Instructions
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...or program owner. This television also includes a QAM demodulator which might damage the finish of the cabinet. Availability of digital cable television programming in your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" ... program can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this instruction manual and at low settings. Warning (KD-34XS955 only) The CRT in accordance with the instructions, may be permanently imprinted onto the screen. This symbol is no guarantee that...
...or program owner. This television also includes a QAM demodulator which might damage the finish of the cabinet. Availability of digital cable television programming in your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" ... program can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this instruction manual and at low settings. Warning (KD-34XS955 only) The CRT in accordance with the instructions, may be permanently imprinted onto the screen. This symbol is no guarantee that...
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... under license from BBE Sound, Inc. CableCARD™ is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Wega, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, CineMotion, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, ...MagicGate, Super Fine Pitch, MID, Clear Edge, ClearEdge VM and HD Detailer are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony...
... under license from BBE Sound, Inc. CableCARD™ is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Wega, FD Trinitron, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation, CineMotion, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, ...MagicGate, Super Fine Pitch, MID, Clear Edge, ClearEdge VM and HD Detailer are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony...
Operating Instructions
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...picture from the flat picture tube. For more information about CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability. Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by your new TV include: ❑ Built-in a room. You will enable you ...Features Some of the features that will recognize the superiority of your Wega TV. without distortion, unlike conventional curved screens. The first thing you to digitally encrypted cable channels - The FD Trinitron delivers outstanding image detail not only at the corners - The ...
...picture from the flat picture tube. For more information about CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability. Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by your new TV include: ❑ Built-in a room. You will enable you ...Features Some of the features that will recognize the superiority of your Wega TV. without distortion, unlike conventional curved screens. The first thing you to digitally encrypted cable channels - The FD Trinitron delivers outstanding image detail not only at the corners - The ...
Operating Instructions
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...waveform with a new electron gun and high intensity luminescent phosphor - HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. 10 SETUP SETUP Introducing SETUP Welcome SETUP SETUP ❑ Screen Mode: Enables you to resize the picture. ❑ ...: V-Chip technology allows parents to select from younger viewers. ❑ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between programs and commercials. ❑ Memory Stick® Viewer: Lets you to block unsuitable programming from 16 of...
...waveform with a new electron gun and high intensity luminescent phosphor - HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. 10 SETUP SETUP Introducing SETUP Welcome SETUP SETUP ❑ Screen Mode: Enables you to resize the picture. ❑ ...: V-Chip technology allows parents to select from younger viewers. ❑ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between programs and commercials. ❑ Memory Stick® Viewer: Lets you to block unsuitable programming from 16 of...
Operating Instructions
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...5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your cable TV company, is located on your VCR or other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S function. 8 HDMI (VIDEO 7 IN) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed... is inserted into this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a monitor for tape-to-tape editing (not available with digital channels or with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a separate settop box. When two VCRs are trademarks of Dolby ...
...5 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your cable TV company, is located on your VCR or other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S function. 8 HDMI (VIDEO 7 IN) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed... is inserted into this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a monitor for tape-to-tape editing (not available with digital channels or with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a separate settop box. When two VCRs are trademarks of Dolby ...
Operating Instructions
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..., see "Using CableCARD" on page 41. About Using CableCARD If you are connecting a VCR ❑ See the connections described on pages 22 and 24. not Sony. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 15 SETUP Setup Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna The way in some channels (usually premium channels) ❏ No VCR Cable...). CableCARD is currently a unidirectional device only, and cannot provide these services require a bidirectional link, which are only available through the use a separate cable box for digital cable TV services, you plan to connect a VCR.
..., see "Using CableCARD" on page 41. About Using CableCARD If you are connecting a VCR ❑ See the connections described on pages 22 and 24. not Sony. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 15 SETUP Setup Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna The way in some channels (usually premium channels) ❏ No VCR Cable...). CableCARD is currently a unidirectional device only, and cannot provide these services require a bidirectional link, which are only available through the use a separate cable box for digital cable TV services, you plan to connect a VCR.
Operating Instructions
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... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to the TV SETUP SETUP SETUP 37 identify equipment connected to select the VIDEO 7 input. To connect a device that has DVI (Digital Video Interface) output, use the following connection.
... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to the TV SETUP SETUP SETUP 37 identify equipment connected to select the VIDEO 7 input. To connect a device that has DVI (Digital Video Interface) output, use the following connection.
Operating Instructions
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...'s analog audio input jacks, as an audio amplifier. ❑ Using an optical cable, connect the TV's DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL output jack to connect an audio device that is Dolby Digital and PCM compatible, such as described on page 36. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 39 SETUP Setup Connecting a Device... with an Optical IN Connector You can use the TV's DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL output jack to the device's audio optical...
...'s analog audio input jacks, as an audio amplifier. ❑ Using an optical cable, connect the TV's DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL output jack to connect an audio device that is Dolby Digital and PCM compatible, such as described on page 36. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 39 SETUP Setup Connecting a Device... with an Optical IN Connector You can use the TV's DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL output jack to the device's audio optical...
Operating Instructions
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... incorrectly may be able to access your cable TV company - not Sony. SETUP Setup Using CableCARD CableCARD provides cable subscribers with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for digital cable TV services, you may result in some cases, pay-per-view...10065; You want to receive programming using this time, these advanced services. Check with the CableCARD instead - that will enable you to digitally encrypted cable channels - without the need for CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability, all of CableCARD is currently a unidirectional ...
... incorrectly may be able to access your cable TV company - not Sony. SETUP Setup Using CableCARD CableCARD provides cable subscribers with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for digital cable TV services, you may result in some cases, pay-per-view...10065; You want to receive programming using this time, these advanced services. Check with the CableCARD instead - that will enable you to digitally encrypted cable channels - without the need for CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability, all of CableCARD is currently a unidirectional ...
Operating Instructions
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... is activated, your cable company. SETUP Setup z You can activate your service. 5 Follow the displayed instructions: Phone your cable TV company 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's CableCARD slot to remove it locks into...
... is activated, your cable company. SETUP Setup z You can activate your service. 5 Follow the displayed instructions: Phone your cable TV company 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's CableCARD slot to remove it locks into...
Operating Instructions
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...SETUP Setup SETUP Setting Up the Channel List After you finish connecting the TV, you need to connect your cable/antenna. When finished, press . 3 KD-30/34XS955 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. When finished, press . 4 The next screen instructs you to run Auto Program again at a later time...Auto Program feature as described on page 84. To reset the TV to factory settings 1 Press POWER to correct any tilt of receivable analog and digital channels. The Tilt Correction screen appears. 2 Press B b to turn on the TV. 2 Hold down RESET on the remote control. 3 Press...
...SETUP Setup SETUP Setting Up the Channel List After you finish connecting the TV, you need to connect your cable/antenna. When finished, press . 3 KD-30/34XS955 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. When finished, press . 4 The next screen instructs you to run Auto Program again at a later time...Auto Program feature as described on page 84. To reset the TV to factory settings 1 Press POWER to correct any tilt of receivable analog and digital channels. The Tilt Correction screen appears. 2 Press B b to turn on the TV. 2 Hold down RESET on the remote control. 3 Press...
Operating Instructions
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...Effect options. When the remote control is operating: VCR/DVD: Press to have the remote control operate the TV. Also available in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that was selected. 5 ANT Press to switch between the sources connected to the TV's VHF/UHF and CABLE inputs.... audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with older Sony equipment. qd POWER Buttons VCR/DVD: Press to cycle through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro. TV: Press to cycle through the available Digital Reality Creation modes: Interlaced, Progressive, CineMotion. qg TV/SAT ...
...Effect options. When the remote control is operating: VCR/DVD: Press to have the remote control operate the TV. Also available in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that was selected. 5 ANT Press to switch between the sources connected to the TV's VHF/UHF and CABLE inputs.... audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with older Sony equipment. qd POWER Buttons VCR/DVD: Press to cycle through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro. TV: Press to cycle through the available Digital Reality Creation modes: Interlaced, Progressive, CineMotion. qg TV/SAT ...
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GUIDE wa Description Press repeatedly to scan through the TV's video inputs. Press to select digital channels (for example, 2.1). Use the button with 0-9 and ENTER buttons to toggle between the Screen Mode options. Press to display the Menu. Press to ...qj DISPLAY qk SCREEN MODE ql 0 - 9 ENTER w; Also available in the Screen Menu (pages 82-83). the channel changes after 3 seconds. For details on selecting digital channels, see page 58.) ws MENU wd CH +/- When no menus are displayed, pressing displays the Favorite Channels screen. (For more information about Favorite Channels...
GUIDE wa Description Press repeatedly to scan through the TV's video inputs. Press to select digital channels (for example, 2.1). Use the button with 0-9 and ENTER buttons to toggle between the Screen Mode options. Press to display the Menu. Press to ...qj DISPLAY qk SCREEN MODE ql 0 - 9 ENTER w; Also available in the Screen Menu (pages 82-83). the channel changes after 3 seconds. For details on selecting digital channels, see page 58.) ws MENU wd CH +/- When no menus are displayed, pressing displays the Favorite Channels screen. (For more information about Favorite Channels...
Operating Instructions
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... listed, use the number listed first.) 2 Press CODE SET. 3 Press the VCR/DVD FUNCTION or SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button. 4 Using the 0-9 buttons, enter the three-digit manufacturer's code number. 5 Press the ENTER button. ✍ You must do step 5 within 10 seconds of step 4, or you must redo steps 2 through 5. 6... the remote control. 1 Turn to the list of "Manufacturer's Codes" on page 50, and find the three-digit code number for the manufacturer of your equipment. (If more than Sony brand (or if you have video equipment other than one code number is listed, try using another code listed for...
... listed, use the number listed first.) 2 Press CODE SET. 3 Press the VCR/DVD FUNCTION or SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button. 4 Using the 0-9 buttons, enter the three-digit manufacturer's code number. 5 Press the ENTER button. ✍ You must do step 5 within 10 seconds of step 4, or you must redo steps 2 through 5. 6... the remote control. 1 Turn to the list of "Manufacturer's Codes" on page 50, and find the three-digit code number for the manufacturer of your equipment. (If more than Sony brand (or if you have video equipment other than one code number is listed, try using another code listed for...