FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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...for Motorola systems. An activation screen is the CableCARD™ activation procedure? * A DCR product can receive unencrypted digital cable signals. Are all DCR TVs are required to be able to authorize services through the CableCARD™. An activation screen appears on a DCR television once the CableCARD™ is ... although the DCR product must include within it (or be connected to) a high definition display in order to display the picture in addition to a Data number for these TVs may also be referred to as the Host ID of what it to start cable service for a set -top box. ...
...for Motorola systems. An activation screen is the CableCARD™ activation procedure? * A DCR product can receive unencrypted digital cable signals. Are all DCR TVs are required to be able to authorize services through the CableCARD™. An activation screen appears on a DCR television once the CableCARD™ is ... although the DCR product must include within it (or be connected to) a high definition display in order to display the picture in addition to a Data number for these TVs may also be referred to as the Host ID of what it to start cable service for a set -top box. ...
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...color due to direct illumination or direct sunlight. If you will not be using video games, computers, and similar products with the limits for viewing TV broadcasts in the Screen menu (see "Important Safeguards" on the TV... to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on adjusting picture quality.) This TV was designed primarily for a Class B digital device pursuant to which can... the cable ground shall be determined by one way. In this Plasma Display Panel may be fully inserted to excessive dust or mechanical vibration. Please take the following measures...
...color due to direct illumination or direct sunlight. If you will not be using video games, computers, and similar products with the limits for viewing TV broadcasts in the Screen menu (see "Important Safeguards" on the TV... to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on adjusting picture quality.) This TV was designed primarily for a Class B digital device pursuant to which can... the cable ground shall be determined by one way. In this Plasma Display Panel may be fully inserted to excessive dust or mechanical vibration. Please take the following measures...
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...the unit with a dry soft cloth. If a snapping or popping sound from a TV unit is continuous or frequent while the TV is a safety hazard. Do not short circuit, disassemble or overheat the batteries. If the picture becomes dark after using it and ask your dealer or service technician. for a ...sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near water - Do not place any overhanging edge is operating, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or Sony service center to the unit. If any kind on the unit. Have it may result in a fire or electric shock. Unplug the...
...the unit with a dry soft cloth. If a snapping or popping sound from a TV unit is continuous or frequent while the TV is a safety hazard. Do not short circuit, disassemble or overheat the batteries. If the picture becomes dark after using it and ask your dealer or service technician. for a ...sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near water - Do not place any overhanging edge is operating, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or Sony service center to the unit. If any kind on the unit. Have it may result in a fire or electric shock. Unplug the...
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... (NEC Section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) Lightning For added protection for this TV receiver during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Service Damage Requiring ...instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with the apparatus. The wide blade or the third prong are specified in a picture tube implosion. s If the unit has been subject to perform routine safety checks (as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in any ...
... (NEC Section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) Lightning For added protection for this TV receiver during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Service Damage Requiring ...instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with the apparatus. The wide blade or the third prong are specified in a picture tube implosion. s If the unit has been subject to perform routine safety checks (as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in any ...
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... a DVD Player or DVD Changer 61 Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV 62 Operating a DVD/VCR Combo Unit 62 Using the Features Operating an AV Receiver 62 Overview 63 Watching TV 64 Using the Program Guide 65 Displaying the Program Guide 65 Using Additional Program ...Guide Options 66 Using Wide Screen Mode 67 Using Twin View 69 Displaying Twin Pictures 69 Activating the Picture 70 Changing the Picture Size 71 Using Favorite Channels...
... a DVD Player or DVD Changer 61 Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV 62 Operating a DVD/VCR Combo Unit 62 Using the Features Operating an AV Receiver 62 Overview 63 Watching TV 64 Using the Program Guide 65 Displaying the Program Guide 65 Using Additional Program ...Guide Options 66 Using Wide Screen Mode 67 Using Twin View 69 Displaying Twin Pictures 69 Activating the Picture 70 Changing the Picture Size 71 Using Favorite Channels...
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... while maintaining image sharpness. • New Panel Driver LSI: This drive provides a more realistic color expression by your cable TV company about CableCARD™ in detail, rivaling high definition resolution. The WEGA engine features unique Sony technology, including: • The first step...MultiFunction 2 circuitry: Enables the digital mapping of this manual, see pages 18 and 51.) s WEGA Engine™: Delivers superb picture quality from any sound fragmentation or jitter noise. s S-master Full Digital Amplifier: Delivers superb clear dialog and reproduces the original ...
... while maintaining image sharpness. • New Panel Driver LSI: This drive provides a more realistic color expression by your cable TV company about CableCARD™ in detail, rivaling high definition resolution. The WEGA engine features unique Sony technology, including: • The first step...MultiFunction 2 circuitry: Enables the digital mapping of this manual, see pages 18 and 51.) s WEGA Engine™: Delivers superb picture quality from any sound fragmentation or jitter noise. s S-master Full Digital Amplifier: Delivers superb clear dialog and reproduces the original ...
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... indicates one of the timers is turned on page 111). When the timer is set, this may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see "Contacting Sony" on . The LED does not light up when the main power is activated. For details, see page 107. When in standby mode, the LED... lights up in green when the TV set is set is turned off . Receives IR signals from the remote control. 16 TV Controls and Connectors Front panel Setup PICTURE OFF TIMER STANDBY POWER Item 1 Speakers (Left/Right) 2 PICTURE OFF LED 3 TIMER LED 4 STANDBY LED 5 POWER LED 6 (IR) ...
... indicates one of the timers is turned on page 111). When the timer is set, this may indicate the display unit needs servicing (see "Contacting Sony" on . The LED does not light up when the main power is activated. For details, see page 107. When in standby mode, the LED... lights up in green when the TV set is set is turned off . Receives IR signals from the remote control. 16 TV Controls and Connectors Front panel Setup PICTURE OFF TIMER STANDBY POWER Item 1 Speakers (Left/Right) 2 PICTURE OFF LED 3 TIMER LED 4 STANDBY LED 5 POWER LED 6 (IR) ...
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... better picture quality than composite video (4). To scan quickly through channels. For details, see "Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick" on your camcorder or other video equipment. Press to the S VIDEO OUT jack on and off the main power of the TV. Press to the TV's video... inputs. 17 Connects to scan through channels, press and hold down either CHANNEL. Setup Side panel Left side PRO STD/DUO Right side POWER CHANNEL VOLUME TV/VIDEO R AUDIO L(MONO) VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN Item 1 Memory Stick indicator 2 Memory Stick slot 3 VIDEO 2 IN S VIDEO 4 VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO/ L (...
... better picture quality than composite video (4). To scan quickly through channels. For details, see "Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick" on your camcorder or other video equipment. Press to the S VIDEO OUT jack on and off the main power of the TV. Press to the TV's video... inputs. 17 Connects to scan through channels, press and hold down either CHANNEL. Setup Side panel Left side PRO STD/DUO Right side POWER CHANNEL VOLUME TV/VIDEO R AUDIO L(MONO) VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO 2 IN Item 1 Memory Stick indicator 2 Memory Stick slot 3 VIDEO 2 IN S VIDEO 4 VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO/ L (...
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...digital audio. 5 VIDEO 1/3 IN Connect to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has S VIDEO. Component video provides better picture quality than the composite video (5). 0 CENTER SPEAKER Connect the center output terminals of your VCR or ... and send (OUT) remote control signals to your TV's audio through your DVD player's or digital set -top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. R-AUDIO-L (MONO) 6 HD/DVD 4/5 IN (1080i/720p/480p/ 480i) Connect to the left side panel of Dolby Laboratories. 19 You can IN 180W (6Ω...
...digital audio. 5 VIDEO 1/3 IN Connect to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has S VIDEO. Component video provides better picture quality than the composite video (5). 0 CENTER SPEAKER Connect the center output terminals of your VCR or ... and send (OUT) remote control signals to your TV's audio through your DVD player's or digital set -top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. R-AUDIO-L (MONO) 6 HD/DVD 4/5 IN (1080i/720p/480p/ 480i) Connect to the left side panel of Dolby Laboratories. 19 You can IN 180W (6Ω...
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CATV cable IN OUT Cable Box Coaxial cable Antenna 75-ohm coaxial cable CABLE VHF/UHF Rear of TV About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, you to switch back and forth between the cable box and cable Do This ... See ... the cable box, you can use a cable box), but does not scramble all the dual picture features for your specific cable box; Do not leave the display indication of TV channels Switch the TV's input between the TV's VHF/UHF (scrambled channels) and CABLE (unscrambled) inputs. Press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION). Tune ...
CATV cable IN OUT Cable Box Coaxial cable Antenna 75-ohm coaxial cable CABLE VHF/UHF Rear of TV About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection, you to switch back and forth between the cable box and cable Do This ... See ... the cable box, you can use a cable box), but does not scramble all the dual picture features for your specific cable box; Do not leave the display indication of TV channels Switch the TV's input between the TV's VHF/UHF (scrambled channels) and CABLE (unscrambled) inputs. Press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION). Tune ...
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... the remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box, see page 58.) About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection if: s Your cable... company scrambles all channels come into the TV through your channels are scrambled, but others are not, consider using the "Cable Box and...
... the remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV's VHF/UHF jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box, see page 58.) About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection if: s Your cable... company scrambles all channels come into the TV through your channels are scrambled, but others are not, consider using the "Cable Box and...
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Setup About Using S VIDEO If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (shown at left), you also need to an A/V cable). Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 R-AUDIO -L (MONO) VIDEO S VIDEO Audio cable S VIDEO cable Equipment with S VIDEO 29 Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal, you can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality (compared to connect audio cables for sound, as shown below.
Setup About Using S VIDEO If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (shown at left), you also need to an A/V cable). Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 R-AUDIO -L (MONO) VIDEO S VIDEO Audio cable S VIDEO cable Equipment with S VIDEO 29 Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal, you can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality (compared to connect audio cables for sound, as shown below.
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Setup VCR and Cable For best results, use this connection, you to use all the dual picture features. Rear of the splitter to the TV's CABLE jack. 3 Using a coaxial cable, connect the splitter's other output jack to the VCR's input jack. 4 Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR's A/V... output jacks to the single (input) jack of the splitter. 2 Using the 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied), connect one of the output jack of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 R-AUDIO -L (MONO) VIDEO S VIDEO A/V cable VCR CABLE 75-ohm coaxial cable Splitter Coaxial cable CATV cable 30 To connect the VCR ...
Setup VCR and Cable For best results, use this connection, you to use all the dual picture features. Rear of the splitter to the TV's CABLE jack. 3 Using a coaxial cable, connect the splitter's other output jack to the VCR's input jack. 4 Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR's A/V... output jacks to the single (input) jack of the splitter. 2 Using the 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied), connect one of the output jack of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 R-AUDIO -L (MONO) VIDEO S VIDEO A/V cable VCR CABLE 75-ohm coaxial cable Splitter Coaxial cable CATV cable 30 To connect the VCR ...
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...splitter, which requires you can purchase at your specific cable box; s Four coaxial cables. s Two A/V cable or two S VIDEO cable with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection you can : s Use the remote control to change channels coming directly into the...Run the Auto Setup program, as premium channels (which is a small, inexpensive device that you to change channels coming directly into the TV's CABLE input jack. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.) s Record channels coming through the cable box and channels coming through the cable ...
...splitter, which requires you can purchase at your specific cable box; s Four coaxial cables. s Two A/V cable or two S VIDEO cable with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection you can : s Use the remote control to change channels coming directly into the...Run the Auto Setup program, as premium channels (which is a small, inexpensive device that you to change channels coming directly into the TV's CABLE input jack. (The TV's tuner provides a better signal than the cable box.) s Record channels coming through the cable box and channels coming through the cable ...
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If your Digital Satellite Receiver has a HDMI connector, for best picture quality, use the connection described on page 44. 3 Using...Dolby Digital compatible, such as an AV Receiver with CENTER SPEAKER IN terminals 1 Using a SPEAKER cord, connect the TV's CENTER SPEAKER IN terminals to the AV Receiver's CENTER SPEAKER OUT terminals. 2 Using a component video cable, connect ...the DVD player or Digital Satellite Receiver's Y, PB and PR jacks to the TV's AUDIO IN jacks. Use the HD/DVD IN 4 connections. To connect a DVD player or digital satellite receiver...
If your Digital Satellite Receiver has a HDMI connector, for best picture quality, use the connection described on page 44. 3 Using...Dolby Digital compatible, such as an AV Receiver with CENTER SPEAKER IN terminals 1 Using a SPEAKER cord, connect the TV's CENTER SPEAKER IN terminals to the AV Receiver's CENTER SPEAKER OUT terminals. 2 Using a component video cable, connect ...the DVD player or Digital Satellite Receiver's Y, PB and PR jacks to the TV's AUDIO IN jacks. Use the HD/DVD IN 4 connections. To connect a DVD player or digital satellite receiver...
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...Voice, Custom. The Wide Screen Mode settings can be also accessed in the Video menu. The video picture modes can be also accessed in the Screen menu. For more details, see "Watching TV" on page 64. 6 GUIDE Press to display the program guide. For details, see page 72.... digital channels (for example, 2.1). Remote Control Button Descriptions DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING VCR CABLE MODE TV/ PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY VIDEO GUIDE FAVORITES MENU TOP MENU POWER SOUND SAVING MODE /TV/SAT ANT GUIDE RESET MTS/SAP JUMP Button Description 1 DVD/VCR, Press to turn on and off...
...Voice, Custom. The Wide Screen Mode settings can be also accessed in the Video menu. The video picture modes can be also accessed in the Screen menu. For more details, see "Watching TV" on page 64. 6 GUIDE Press to display the program guide. For details, see page 72.... digital channels (for example, 2.1). Remote Control Button Descriptions DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING VCR CABLE MODE TV/ PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY VIDEO GUIDE FAVORITES MENU TOP MENU POWER SOUND SAVING MODE /TV/SAT ANT GUIDE RESET MTS/SAP JUMP Button Description 1 DVD/VCR, Press to turn on and off...
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... completed. Remote Control Programming the Remote Control DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING VCR CABLE MODE TV/ PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY VIDEO 5 The remote control is preset to be able to operate your equipment with the Sony remote control. If more than one until you have infrared (IR) remote capability in... Code Number DVD/VCR 601 (Sony Dream System) SAT/Cable 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) If you come to complete the following procedures to program. DVD/VCR and SAT/CABLE buttons flash. 1, 2 2 Press the function button you may not be used with the TV's remote control, use the equipment...
... completed. Remote Control Programming the Remote Control DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING VCR CABLE MODE TV/ PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY VIDEO 5 The remote control is preset to be able to operate your equipment with the Sony remote control. If more than one until you have infrared (IR) remote capability in... Code Number DVD/VCR 601 (Sony Dream System) SAT/Cable 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) If you come to complete the following procedures to program. DVD/VCR and SAT/CABLE buttons flash. 1, 2 2 Press the function button you may not be used with the TV's remote control, use the equipment...
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... operate the DVD Turn on /off DVD/VCR (POWER) Change channels CH +/- Record N and z simultaneously Play N Stop Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause Search the picture forward or backward x M m X (press again to resume normal playback) M or m during playback (release to step backward of the disc M to step forward or m to step...
... operate the DVD Turn on /off DVD/VCR (POWER) Change channels CH +/- Record N and z simultaneously Play N Stop Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause Search the picture forward or backward x M m X (press again to resume normal playback) M or m during playback (release to step backward of the disc M to step forward or m to step...
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...) VCR/DVD (POWER) If you have a DVD/VCR combo component, Select the DVD Select the 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) F1 F2 MENU N x X M or m during tape playback) To... Volume Press DVD/VCR (FUNCTION) DVD/VCR (POWER) F1 F2 TOP MENU MENU V v B b VOL+/-, MUTING To Do This ... Remote Control Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) Operating a DVD/VCR Combo Unit Operating an AV Receiver To Do This ...
...) VCR/DVD (POWER) If you have a DVD/VCR combo component, Select the DVD Select the 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) F1 F2 MENU N x X M or m during tape playback) To... Volume Press DVD/VCR (FUNCTION) DVD/VCR (POWER) F1 F2 TOP MENU MENU V v B b VOL+/-, MUTING To Do This ... Remote Control Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) Operating a DVD/VCR Combo Unit Operating an AV Receiver To Do This ...
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...to fill the 16:9 screen. Changing the Wide Screen Mode for watching Letterbox movies. The left and right edges of the picture. Normal displays the 4:3 picture in the Screen menu. Zoom is useful for 4:3 Source (Standard definition source) original source Features Example WIDE Wide Zoom m... WIDE Normal m WIDE Description Wide Zoom enlarges the center portion of the picture are changed, set 4:3 Default to the 4:3 Default setting in several wide screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio). To retain the current Wide...
...to fill the 16:9 screen. Changing the Wide Screen Mode for watching Letterbox movies. The left and right edges of the picture. Normal displays the 4:3 picture in the Screen menu. Zoom is useful for 4:3 Source (Standard definition source) original source Features Example WIDE Wide Zoom m... WIDE Normal m WIDE Description Wide Zoom enlarges the center portion of the picture are changed, set 4:3 Default to the 4:3 Default setting in several wide screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio). To retain the current Wide...
