Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands
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... supported on this hidden hazard of the home with furniture and television sets. 5 Avoid placing any items on top of TVs such as VCRs and remotes that may cause unnecessary injury. Many homes, in your family and friends. Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands The Issue If you...
... supported on this hidden hazard of the home with furniture and television sets. 5 Avoid placing any items on top of TVs such as VCRs and remotes that may cause unnecessary injury. Many homes, in your family and friends. Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands The Issue If you...
Operating Instructions
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... 45 Button Descriptions 46 Programming the Remote Control 49 Using the Features Overview ...51 Watching TV 52 Using the Program Guide 53 Using Additional Program Guide Options 54 Using Screen Mode (models KD-30/34XS955 Only 55 Using Screen Mode (models KD-36XS955 Only 57 Using Favorite Channels 58... Using the Channel Menu 58 Using the Favorite Channels Guide 58 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 59 All Equipment 59 Operating a ...
... 45 Button Descriptions 46 Programming the Remote Control 49 Using the Features Overview ...51 Watching TV 52 Using the Program Guide 53 Using Additional Program Guide Options 54 Using Screen Mode (models KD-30/34XS955 Only 55 Using Screen Mode (models KD-36XS955 Only 57 Using Favorite Channels 58... Using the Channel Menu 58 Using the Favorite Channels Guide 58 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 59 All Equipment 59 Operating a ...
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...77 Navigating Through Menus 77 Using the Video Menu 78 Using the Audio Menu 80 Using the Screen Menu (models KD-30/34XS955 Only 82 Using the Screen Menu (model KD-36XS955 Only 83 Using the Channel Menu 84 Using the Parent Menu 86 Using the Setup Menu 89 Using the ...Applications Menu 92 Other Information Overview ...95 Glossary ...96 Contacting Sony 97 Troubleshooting 97 Remote Control 97 Channels 98 CableCARD 98 Memory Stick...
...77 Navigating Through Menus 77 Using the Video Menu 78 Using the Audio Menu 80 Using the Screen Menu (models KD-30/34XS955 Only 82 Using the Screen Menu (model KD-36XS955 Only 83 Using the Channel Menu 84 Using the Parent Menu 86 Using the Setup Menu 89 Using the ...Applications Menu 92 Other Information Overview ...95 Glossary ...96 Contacting Sony 97 Troubleshooting 97 Remote Control 97 Channels 98 CableCARD 98 Memory Stick...
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... screens. The CableCARD, which the TV is shipped and provides an overview of the features of your new Trinitron TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA (R6) batteries. You will recognize the superiority of the features that will enable you... signals broadcast in HDTV for a settop box - 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 Digital Television Receiver: You can enjoy a bright,...
... screens. The CableCARD, which the TV is shipped and provides an overview of the features of your new Trinitron TV, the packing box contains a remote control and two AA (R6) batteries. You will recognize the superiority of the features that will enable you... signals broadcast in HDTV for a settop box - 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 Digital Television Receiver: You can enjoy a bright,...
Operating Instructions
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.... Memory Stick insertion slot. Press to the TV's video inputs. When lit, indicates one of the timers is displayed. Press to exit from the TV's remote control. qa qs qd qf VIDEO 2 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) - Press to select an item in the TV's Menu. 6 7 TV/VIDEO 8 -VOLUME + 9 -CHANNEL+ 0 ... turned off when the picture is set , this may indicate the TV needs service (see "Using the Menus" on page 64. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on , then shuts off . For details, see page 92. When the timer is set . R MENU TV/VIDEO + VOLUME CHANNEL _ STD/DUO STAND BY ...
.... Memory Stick insertion slot. Press to the TV's video inputs. When lit, indicates one of the timers is displayed. Press to exit from the TV's remote control. qa qs qd qf VIDEO 2 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) - Press to select an item in the TV's Menu. 6 7 TV/VIDEO 8 -VOLUME + 9 -CHANNEL+ 0 ... turned off when the picture is set , this may indicate the TV needs service (see "Using the Menus" on page 64. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on , then shuts off . For details, see page 92. When the timer is set . R MENU TV/VIDEO + VOLUME CHANNEL _ STD/DUO STAND BY ...
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...input is Dolby* Digital and OUTPUT PCM compatible. (DOLBY DIGITAL PCM) 0 CableCARD Slot Provides cable subscribers with access to your VCR or other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has S VIDEO. without the need for a set -top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. ...This video connection provides better picture quality than 1, 2, or 3). 7 CONTROL S IN/OUT Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to a VCR. You can use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo system. 6 HD/DVD IN 5/6 Connect to...
...input is Dolby* Digital and OUTPUT PCM compatible. (DOLBY DIGITAL PCM) 0 CableCARD Slot Provides cable subscribers with access to your VCR or other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has S VIDEO. without the need for a set -top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. ...This video connection provides better picture quality than 1, 2, or 3). 7 CONTROL S IN/OUT Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to a VCR. You can use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo system. 6 HD/DVD IN 5/6 Connect to...
Operating Instructions
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...TV's input between the cable box and cable Press ANT to operate the cable box pages 49-50. Do This ... See "Programming the Remote Control" on to switch back and forth between the TV's VHF/UHF (scrambled channels) and CABLE (unscrambled) inputs. SETUP SETUP SETUP 18... Set up the TV remote control Program the remote control. Activate the remote control to switch channels. see "About Using CableCARD" on page 15. SETUP Setup SETUP Cable Box and Cable Only Before ...
...TV's input between the cable box and cable Press ANT to operate the cable box pages 49-50. Do This ... See "Programming the Remote Control" on to switch back and forth between the TV's VHF/UHF (scrambled channels) and CABLE (unscrambled) inputs. SETUP SETUP SETUP 18... Set up the TV remote control Program the remote control. Activate the remote control to switch channels. see "About Using CableCARD" on page 15. SETUP Setup SETUP Cable Box and Cable Only Before ...
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...Cable box 3 Run Auto Program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on Using This Connection To Do This ... See "Programming the Remote Control" on to Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. operate the cable box SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 19 Do This ... For best results, use this connection you... have a VCR, see "About Using CableCARD" on page 15. Activate the remote control to operate the cable box pages 49. Set up the TV remote control Program the remote control. SETUP Setup Cable Box Only Before connecting a cable box, see pages 22 and 24.) With...
...Cable box 3 Run Auto Program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on Using This Connection To Do This ... See "Programming the Remote Control" on to Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. operate the cable box SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 19 Do This ... For best results, use this connection you... have a VCR, see "About Using CableCARD" on page 15. Activate the remote control to operate the cable box pages 49. Set up the TV remote control Program the remote control. SETUP Setup Cable Box Only Before connecting a cable box, see pages 22 and 24.) With...
Operating Instructions
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..." on page 90. Control VCR functions with See "Operating a VCR" on Using This Connection To Do This ... SETUP Notes on page 59. Activate the TV remote control to select the cable input (CABLE in the illustration). identify equipment connected to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Watch the VCR... channels Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to the TV Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 23 See to easily See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the...
..." on page 90. Control VCR functions with See "Operating a VCR" on Using This Connection To Do This ... SETUP Notes on page 59. Activate the TV remote control to select the cable input (CABLE in the illustration). identify equipment connected to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Watch the VCR... channels Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to the TV Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 23 See to easily See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the...
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...'s A/V input jacks. 7 Run Auto Program, as premium channels (which is a small, inexpensive device that you can : ❑ Use the TV remote control to use this connection you to change channels coming directly into the TV. Using S VIDEO jacks? With this connection if: ❑ Your cable ...not scramble all channels. SETUP Setup SETUP VCR and Cable Box Before connecting a cable box, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 49.) ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV's CABLE jack. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal ...
...'s A/V input jacks. 7 Run Auto Program, as premium channels (which is a small, inexpensive device that you can : ❑ Use the TV remote control to use this connection you to change channels coming directly into the TV. Using S VIDEO jacks? With this connection if: ❑ Your cable ...not scramble all channels. SETUP Setup SETUP VCR and Cable Box Before connecting a cable box, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 49.) ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV's CABLE jack. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal ...
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...the cable box input (VIDEO 3 in the channels illustration). Coaxial cable Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP VCR A/V cable Notes on pages 49-50. Activate the remote control to select the cable input (CABLE in the illustration). Control specific cable box and See "Operating a Cable Box" on page 60 and "...input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Use the cable box to operate the cable box or VCR If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. Set up Video Labels on page 59. Connect red to red, white to easily See the instructions for setting up the...
...the cable box input (VIDEO 3 in the channels illustration). Coaxial cable Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP VCR A/V cable Notes on pages 49-50. Activate the remote control to select the cable input (CABLE in the illustration). Control specific cable box and See "Operating a Cable Box" on page 60 and "...input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Use the cable box to operate the cable box or VCR If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. Set up Video Labels on page 59. Connect red to red, white to easily See the instructions for setting up the...
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.... identify equipment connected to easily See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. Set up Video Labels on pages 49-50. the TV remote control Label video inputs to the TV Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 27 Activate... the TV remote Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION. View (monitor) what is being Press TV/...
.... identify equipment connected to easily See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. Set up Video Labels on pages 49-50. the TV remote control Label video inputs to the TV Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 27 Activate... the TV remote Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION. View (monitor) what is being Press TV/...
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... the satellite receiver If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. TV remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver Activate the ...TV remote control to select the satellite receiver input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP ...
... the satellite receiver If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. TV remote control Label video inputs to easily identify equipment connected to the TV See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver Activate the ...TV remote control to select the satellite receiver input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP ...
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...connected to select the VCR input (VIDEO 3 in the illustration). Do This ... For the satellite receiver, press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. See "Programming the Remote Control" on Using This Connection To Do This ... See "Operating a Satellite Receiver" on page 59 and "Operating a VCR" on page 90. Press...to operate the satellite receiver or VCR Control satellite receiver and VCR functions with the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. Watch the satellite receiver Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to the TV ...
...connected to select the VCR input (VIDEO 3 in the illustration). Do This ... For the satellite receiver, press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. See "Programming the Remote Control" on Using This Connection To Do This ... See "Operating a Satellite Receiver" on page 59 and "Operating a VCR" on page 90. Press...to operate the satellite receiver or VCR Control satellite receiver and VCR functions with the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. Watch the satellite receiver Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to the TV ...
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...player See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 90. Activate the TV remote control to select the DVD input (VIDEO 5 in the illustration). the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you ...must program the remote control. Control DVD functions with See "Operating a DVD Player" on...
...player See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 90. Activate the TV remote control to select the DVD input (VIDEO 5 in the illustration). the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you ...must program the remote control. Control DVD functions with See "Operating a DVD Player" on...
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...... To connect a DVD player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Use this connection if your DVD player does not have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. Watch the DVD player Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to connectors. Control DVD functions with See "Operating a DVD Player" on pages ... to operate the DVD player Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION. Activate the TV remote control to the TV SETUP SETUP SETUP 34 the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control If you have component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks. SETUP...
...... To connect a DVD player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Use this connection if your DVD player does not have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. Watch the DVD player Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to connectors. Control DVD functions with See "Operating a DVD Player" on pages ... to operate the DVD player Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION. Activate the TV remote control to the TV SETUP SETUP SETUP 34 the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control If you have component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks. SETUP...
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Use CONTROL S OUT to send signals to the TV. SETUP Setup SETUP Using the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL S allows you to always point your remote control at your system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. In addition to allowing you to control multiple devices with one remote control, the CONTROL S feature allows you to control your TV, instead of having to point it at the other equipment, which might be hidden or out of direct line of sight. Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to connected equipment. 40 SETUP SETUP SETUP
Use CONTROL S OUT to send signals to the TV. SETUP Setup SETUP Using the CONTROL S Feature CONTROL S allows you to always point your remote control at your system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. In addition to allowing you to control multiple devices with one remote control, the CONTROL S feature allows you to control your TV, instead of having to point it at the other equipment, which might be hidden or out of direct line of sight. Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to connected equipment. 40 SETUP SETUP SETUP
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... the Auto Program feature as described on .) 4 Release RESET. Using Initial Setup z For more to turn on the TV. 2 Hold down RESET on the remote control. 3 Press TV POWER on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on page 84. When finished, press . 4 The next ...screen instructs you turn on your cable/antenna. The Initial Setup screens appear when you to turn on the TV. When finished, press . 3 KD-30/34XS955 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. Auto Program may take 50 minutes or more details on page 84. A progress bar is displayed while the...
... the Auto Program feature as described on .) 4 Release RESET. Using Initial Setup z For more to turn on the TV. 2 Hold down RESET on the remote control. 3 Press TV POWER on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on page 84. When finished, press . 4 The next ...screen instructs you turn on your cable/antenna. The Initial Setup screens appear when you to turn on the TV. When finished, press . 3 KD-30/34XS955 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. Auto Program may take 50 minutes or more details on page 84. A progress bar is displayed while the...
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... sunlight, near a heater, or where the humidity is high. 45 Topic Inserting Batteries Button Descriptions Programming the Remote Control Page 45 46 49 Inserting Batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the remote control. 2 Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E terminals on... the battery compartment. 3 Replace the battery cover. 1 2 ✍ Remove the batteries to set up, program, and use the TV's remote control. Using the Remote Control Overview This chapter describes how to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you anticipate that the...
... sunlight, near a heater, or where the humidity is high. 45 Topic Inserting Batteries Button Descriptions Programming the Remote Control Page 45 46 49 Inserting Batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the remote control. 2 Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E terminals on... the battery compartment. 3 Replace the battery cover. 1 2 ✍ Remove the batteries to set up, program, and use the TV's remote control. Using the Remote Control Overview This chapter describes how to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you anticipate that the...
Operating Instructions
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... 2 SYSTEM OFF Press to turn on and off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with older Sony equipment. To cancel press until the TV displays the time in the Audio Menu. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 78. 8 DRC MODE Press repeatedly ... to operate the TV, press repeatedly to have the remote control operate the VCR or DVD player. When the remote control is operating: VCR/DVD: Press to step through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro. Also available in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that was selected....
... 2 SYSTEM OFF Press to turn on and off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with older Sony equipment. To cancel press until the TV displays the time in the Audio Menu. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 78. 8 DRC MODE Press repeatedly ... to operate the TV, press repeatedly to have the remote control operate the VCR or DVD player. When the remote control is operating: VCR/DVD: Press to step through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro. Also available in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that was selected....