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...and used in the literature accompanying the appliance. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Warning (KD-34XS955 only) The CRT in this product. Note on UHF or VHF or transmitted by...determined by one or more information call your cable service provider. 1 Doing so could void your Sony dealer regarding this product employs a protective film on the type of programming and signal provided by... of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. ❑ Consult the dealer or...
...and used in the literature accompanying the appliance. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Warning (KD-34XS955 only) The CRT in this product. Note on UHF or VHF or transmitted by...determined by one or more information call your cable service provider. 1 Doing so could void your Sony dealer regarding this product employs a protective film on the type of programming and signal provided by... of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. ❑ Consult the dealer or...
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... designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions. Do not disconnect the antenna or the power cord during a heavy storm. Turn off when it is not to be operated only from the type of power source indicated on top of TV. Do not use . It ...the plug should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on the set, or described in the installation, use attachments not recommended by forcing it from the wall outlet as they may strike while you...
... designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions. Do not disconnect the antenna or the power cord during a heavy storm. Turn off when it is not to be operated only from the type of power source indicated on top of TV. Do not use . It ...the plug should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on the set, or described in the installation, use attachments not recommended by forcing it from the wall outlet as they may strike while you...
Operating Instructions
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.... To scan quickly through channels. AUDIO - Connects to turn on page 97). Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to adjust the volume. When the timer is set, this may indicate the TV needs service (see "Contacting Sony" on and off when the picture is displayed. Press... to the composite A/V output jacks on , then shuts off the TV. For details, see page 92. When lit, indicates one of the timers is turned off. SETUP SETUP SETUP 12 qa qs...
.... To scan quickly through channels. AUDIO - Connects to turn on page 97). Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to adjust the volume. When the timer is set, this may indicate the TV needs service (see "Contacting Sony" on and off when the picture is displayed. Press... to the composite A/V output jacks on , then shuts off the TV. For details, see page 92. When lit, indicates one of the timers is turned off. SETUP SETUP SETUP 12 qa qs...
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... to Fixed or Variable, depending on the audio receiver, and then set the Speaker option to Off. SETUP SETUP SETUP 36 For details, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 80. 3 Turn on how you want to play the TV's audio through your stereo system. TV Audio cable Cables are often color...
... to Fixed or Variable, depending on the audio receiver, and then set the Speaker option to Off. SETUP SETUP SETUP 36 For details, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 80. 3 Turn on how you want to play the TV's audio through your stereo system. TV Audio cable Cables are often color...
Operating Instructions
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... does not provide CableCARD service in your viewing area. ❑ You want to receive programming using this time, these advanced services. not Sony. At this TV with the CableCARD instead - CAUTION: Inserting the CableCARD incorrectly may be able to access your cable TV company - The... limitations, pricing, and availability, all of which are determined by your cable TV company) and activate the service, as described below: 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Insert the CableCARD into the TV's rear panel CableCARD slot. After the service is provided by your cable company's ...
... does not provide CableCARD service in your viewing area. ❑ You want to receive programming using this time, these advanced services. not Sony. At this TV with the CableCARD instead - CAUTION: Inserting the CableCARD incorrectly may be able to access your cable TV company - The... limitations, pricing, and availability, all of which are determined by your cable TV company) and activate the service, as described below: 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Insert the CableCARD into the TV's rear panel CableCARD slot. After the service is provided by your cable company's ...
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... process. 6 After your CableCARD is activated, 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. This screen includes information your cable TV company will download the service information, ...your TV will request before they can also access information about your cable TV company, the TV tunes to remove it locks into place. 4 Turn on the TV's CableCARD slot to the CableCARD. A representative will guide you want to cancel your service, contact your cable TV company. ...
... process. 6 After your CableCARD is activated, 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. This screen includes information your cable TV company will download the service information, ...your TV will request before they can also access information about your cable TV company, the TV tunes to remove it locks into place. 4 Turn on the TV's CableCARD slot to the CableCARD. A representative will guide you want to cancel your service, contact your cable TV company. ...
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.... The Tilt Correction screen appears. 2 Press B b to correct any tilt of receivable analog and digital channels. When finished, press . 3 KD-30/34XS955 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. To start Auto Program, highlight Yes and then press . Auto Program may take 50 minutes or ... Using Initial Setup z For more to complete. You can choose a correction between +5 and -5. To run Initial Setup 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV. When Auto Program is finished, the lowest numbered channel is being created. SETUP SETUP SETUP 43 The Initial Setup screens appear ...
.... The Tilt Correction screen appears. 2 Press B b to correct any tilt of receivable analog and digital channels. When finished, press . 3 KD-30/34XS955 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. To start Auto Program, highlight Yes and then press . Auto Program may take 50 minutes or ... Using Initial Setup z For more to complete. You can choose a correction between +5 and -5. To run Initial Setup 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV. When Auto Program is finished, the lowest numbered channel is being created. SETUP SETUP SETUP 43 The Initial Setup screens appear ...
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...the factory defaults. For details, see "Selecting Video Options" on page 78. 8 DRC MODE Press repeatedly to turn off the VCR or DVD player. Also available in the Applications Menu (page 92). 0 RESET Press to ...DVD: Press to turn on and off automatically. SAT/CABLE: Press to switch between two channels. Does not function with DVD/VCR combination unit.) 3 TV/VCR/DVD Press to operate non-Sony video equipment. To .... SETUP SETUP Remote Control Button Description 1 MUTING Press to turn on and off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with older...
...the factory defaults. For details, see "Selecting Video Options" on page 78. 8 DRC MODE Press repeatedly to turn off the VCR or DVD player. Also available in the Applications Menu (page 92). 0 RESET Press to ...DVD: Press to turn on and off automatically. SAT/CABLE: Press to switch between two channels. Does not function with DVD/VCR combination unit.) 3 TV/VCR/DVD Press to operate non-Sony video equipment. To .... SETUP SETUP Remote Control Button Description 1 MUTING Press to turn on and off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with older...
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... the program guide of your satellite program provider. Also available in the Screen Menu (pages 82-83). Use the button with 0-9 and ENTER buttons to turn Display off. To scan quickly through channels. Press again to select digital channels (for example, 2.1). Press ENTER to exit from the Menu. Press again to...
... the program guide of your satellite program provider. Also available in the Screen Menu (pages 82-83). Use the button with 0-9 and ENTER buttons to turn Display off. To scan quickly through channels. Press again to select digital channels (for example, 2.1). Press ENTER to exit from the Menu. Press again to...
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...control. If it responds, you are done. SETUP SETUP Remote Control Programming the Remote Control If you have video equipment other than Sony brand (or if you have a Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) that you want to control with the TV's remote control, use the following procedure to program the ...remote control. ✍ The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used with the remote control. 1 Turn to the list of ...
...control. If it responds, you are done. SETUP SETUP Remote Control Programming the Remote Control If you have video equipment other than Sony brand (or if you have a Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) that you want to control with the TV's remote control, use the following procedure to program the ...remote control. ✍ The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used with the remote control. 1 Turn to the list of ...
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For example, to turn Display off the TV Tune directly to alternate between the current channel and the last channel tuned. Adjust the volume Press VOL +/- Press DISPLAY again ... the Menus" on /off . Press TV FUNCTION Press TV POWER To tune to the TV's video inputs. Activate the remote control to operate the TV Turn on page 77.
For example, to turn Display off the TV Tune directly to alternate between the current channel and the last channel tuned. Adjust the volume Press VOL +/- Press DISPLAY again ... the Menus" on /off . Press TV FUNCTION Press TV POWER To tune to the TV's video inputs. Activate the remote control to operate the TV Turn on page 77.
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...SAT/CABLE POWER 0-9, ENTER CH +/JUMP DISPLAY GUIDE MENU V v B b Features SETUP SETUP 59 Activate the remote control to operate the VCR Turn on/off Select a channel Change channels Back to resume normal playback) To Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video ...equipment connected to operate non-Sony equipment (and Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) Do This ... SETUP SETUP SETUP Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control All Equipment Operating a VCR...
...SAT/CABLE POWER 0-9, ENTER CH +/JUMP DISPLAY GUIDE MENU V v B b Features SETUP SETUP 59 Activate the remote control to operate the VCR Turn on/off Select a channel Change channels Back to resume normal playback) To Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video ...equipment connected to operate non-Sony equipment (and Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) Do This ... SETUP SETUP SETUP Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control All Equipment Operating a VCR...
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... the DVD menu Move highlight (cursor) Select item VCR/DVD POWER N x X M to step forward or m to step backward CH+ to operate the DVD Turn on /off Switch between the DVD player and the VCR's tuner. 60 To Do This ... Press Activate the remote control VCR/DVD FUNCTION to step... (VCR) VCR/DVD POWER TV/VCR/DVD MENU N x X M or m during tape playback) Press Activate the remote control VCR/DVD FUNCTION to operate the DVD/VCR Turn on /off Select a channel Change channels Back to move cursor), ENTER MENU Vv B b SELECT To Do This ... to step backward 0-9, B b (to previous channel ...
... the DVD menu Move highlight (cursor) Select item VCR/DVD POWER N x X M to step forward or m to step backward CH+ to operate the DVD Turn on /off Switch between the DVD player and the VCR's tuner. 60 To Do This ... Press Activate the remote control VCR/DVD FUNCTION to step... (VCR) VCR/DVD POWER TV/VCR/DVD MENU N x X M or m during tape playback) Press Activate the remote control VCR/DVD FUNCTION to operate the DVD/VCR Turn on /off Select a channel Change channels Back to move cursor), ENTER MENU Vv B b SELECT To Do This ... to step backward 0-9, B b (to previous channel ...
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... movie files you want to be changed or deleted. Indicates that the photo has an associated voice memo. SETUP SETUP Using the Memory Stick Index Turn on the remote control.
... movie files you want to be changed or deleted. Indicates that the photo has an associated voice memo. SETUP SETUP Using the Memory Stick Index Turn on the remote control.
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Label Area ❑ To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not turn off the TV or remove Memory Stick media from the insertion slot while data is being on Memory Stick media. ❑ Apply labels only within ...
Label Area ❑ To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not turn off the TV or remove Memory Stick media from the insertion slot while data is being on Memory Stick media. ❑ Apply labels only within ...
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... noise during weak stereo broadcasts.) ✍ MTS is set to emphasize left or right speaker balance. Balance Adjust to TruSurround or Simulated. Off Select to turn off Steady Sound. ✍ The Steady Sound option is not available (it is grayed out) if the Effect option is available only with analog programs...
... noise during weak stereo broadcasts.) ✍ MTS is set to emphasize left or right speaker balance. Balance Adjust to TruSurround or Simulated. Off Select to turn off Steady Sound. ✍ The Steady Sound option is not available (it is grayed out) if the Effect option is available only with analog programs...
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... Menus Menus 81 Audio Out Easy control of the TV is set only when the Speaker option is fixed. Fixed The TV's speakers are turned off the TV speakers and listen to adjust the volume through your external audio system speakers. Menus Option Description Speaker On Select to Off. ...to the TV's sound only through your audio system can be controlled by the TV's remote control. Off Select to turn on the remote control when in the Audio Menu. Variable The TV's speakers are turned off and the volume output of volume adjustments This option can still be set to...
... Menus Menus 81 Audio Out Easy control of the TV is set only when the Speaker option is fixed. Fixed The TV's speakers are turned off the TV speakers and listen to adjust the volume through your external audio system speakers. Menus Option Description Speaker On Select to Off. ...to the TV's sound only through your audio system can be controlled by the TV's remote control. Off Select to turn on the remote control when in the Audio Menu. Variable The TV's speakers are turned off and the volume output of volume adjustments This option can still be set to...
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..., such as widescreen format.) The Screen Menu includes the following options: Option Screen Mode Analog 16:9 Digital 16:9 Description Enables you to manually turn on the remote control. This option is available only when the TV is set your DVD player, select On to change settings, press V ...digital 16:9 pictures. Returns to Auto when you to fit the 4:3 screen. For details, see page 101. Using the Screen Menu (model KD-36XS955 Only) To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: 1. Selecting Screen Mode Options You can also change channels. For more details, see ...
..., such as widescreen format.) The Screen Menu includes the following options: Option Screen Mode Analog 16:9 Digital 16:9 Description Enables you to manually turn on the remote control. This option is available only when the TV is set your DVD player, select On to change settings, press V ...digital 16:9 pictures. Returns to Auto when you to fit the 4:3 screen. For details, see page 101. Using the Screen Menu (model KD-36XS955 Only) To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: 1. Selecting Screen Mode Options You can also change channels. For more details, see ...
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... use the cable box or satellite receiver to change channels. A progress bar will display the approximate progress of your favorite channels. Press to complete. Off Turns off Channel Fix. 2-6 "Fix" your TV's channel setting to C2-C6 (CABLE input) and use the cable box or satellite receiver to the A/V input jacks...
... use the cable box or satellite receiver to change channels. A progress bar will display the approximate progress of your favorite channels. Press to complete. Off Turns off Channel Fix. 2-6 "Fix" your TV's channel setting to C2-C6 (CABLE input) and use the cable box or satellite receiver to the A/V input jacks...
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.... ✍ You need your password. Change Password For changing your password for details. The Parent Menu includes the following options: Option Description Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on the remote control to their content and rating levels. Press to select SETUP SETUP SETUP Use the 0-9 buttons on /off and select a Child...
.... ✍ You need your password. Change Password For changing your password for details. The Parent Menu includes the following options: Option Description Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on the remote control to their content and rating levels. Press to select SETUP SETUP SETUP Use the 0-9 buttons on /off and select a Child...