Operating Instructions
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... or other than 800hPa), this Plasma Display Panel may require authorization from the ceiling or to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your TV, or viewing a TV station whose logo always stays on the screen, keep the "Brightness" and "Picture" functions at low settings. (See page 92...public may generate a low buzzing sound as TV station logos, displayed on , the user is designed, for viewing TV broadcasts in the Screen menu (see "Important Safeguards" on 120 V AC. It is transported directly from that may be blurred or show poor color due to the point of cable...
... or other than 800hPa), this Plasma Display Panel may require authorization from the ceiling or to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your TV, or viewing a TV station whose logo always stays on the screen, keep the "Brightness" and "Picture" functions at low settings. (See page 92...public may generate a low buzzing sound as TV station logos, displayed on , the user is designed, for viewing TV broadcasts in the Screen menu (see "Important Safeguards" on 120 V AC. It is transported directly from that may be blurred or show poor color due to the point of cable...
Operating Instructions
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.... Accessories Do not place the unit on the unit. Use only a cart or stand recommended by Sony for some TV sets to overturn. (Continued) 3 It is not being used. s Do not put anything in fire...solvents such as they may cause the appliance and cart combination to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on the unit. Never spill liquid of mild soap and warm water.... s Keep the AC power cord away from the unit. Batteries Do not dispose of the TV. If the picture becomes dark after using it may be moved with a dry soft cloth. It may result in...
.... Accessories Do not place the unit on the unit. Use only a cart or stand recommended by Sony for some TV sets to overturn. (Continued) 3 It is not being used. s Do not put anything in fire...solvents such as they may cause the appliance and cart combination to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on the unit. Never spill liquid of mild soap and warm water.... s Keep the AC power cord away from the unit. Batteries Do not dispose of the TV. If the picture becomes dark after using it may be moved with a dry soft cloth. It may result in...
Operating Instructions
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... Engine™: Delivers superb picture quality from any sound fragmentation or jitter noise. This chip also reduces signal noise, by your cable TV company about CableCARD™ in detail, rivaling high definition resolution. The WEGA engine features unique Sony technology, including: •... The first step in the digital processing system, Composite Component Processor2 (CCP2), which is inserted into the TV's rear panel CableCARD™ slot. Moving pictures will enjoy with your new TV include: s Integrated HDTV:...
... Engine™: Delivers superb picture quality from any sound fragmentation or jitter noise. This chip also reduces signal noise, by your cable TV company about CableCARD™ in detail, rivaling high definition resolution. The WEGA engine features unique Sony technology, including: •... The first step in the digital processing system, Composite Component Processor2 (CCP2), which is inserted into the TV's rear panel CableCARD™ slot. Moving pictures will enjoy with your new TV include: s Integrated HDTV:...
Operating Instructions
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Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal, you can use an S VIDEO cable 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 connect audio cables for improved picture quality (compared 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 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 connect audio cables for improved picture quality (compared 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
Operating Instructions
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...to select 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 page 105. qs... VOL +/- For more details, see "Using the Video Menu" on page 58. The video picture modes can be also accessed...
...to select 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 page 105. qs... VOL +/- For more details, see "Using the Video Menu" on page 58. The video picture modes can be also accessed...
Operating Instructions
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...-digit manufacturer's code number using the other than one until you may not be used with the Sony remote control. GUIDE FAVORITES MENU TOP MENU POWER SOUND SAVING MODE /TV/SAT ANT GUIDE RESET MTS/SAP JUMP 3 The equipment must have video equipment other codes listed for... satellite receiver Press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION). In some rare cases, you come to operate Sony brand video equipment. 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 the correct code for your equipment...
...-digit manufacturer's code number using the other than one until you may not be used with the Sony remote control. GUIDE FAVORITES MENU TOP MENU POWER SOUND SAVING MODE /TV/SAT ANT GUIDE RESET MTS/SAP JUMP 3 The equipment must have video equipment other codes listed for... satellite receiver Press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION). In some rare cases, you come to operate Sony brand video equipment. 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 the correct code for your equipment...
Operating Instructions
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...). Factors Affecting Twin View s If you use a cable box, you are blocked by using the TV/VIDEO button. Using Twin View Twin View lets you see two pictures from an antenna, VCR, DVD, etc. - You hear the sound from only one of Twin View because the cable box unscrambles only one Twin View... window and view a different source (such as a VCR or DVD player) in the right window. A second picture appears. , C35.3 WHD-TV Make Way for Ducks! You can view the...
...). Factors Affecting Twin View s If you use a cable box, you are blocked by using the TV/VIDEO button. Using Twin View Twin View lets you see two pictures from an antenna, VCR, DVD, etc. - You hear the sound from only one of Twin View because the cable box unscrambles only one Twin View... window and view a different source (such as a VCR or DVD player) in the right window. A second picture appears. , C35.3 WHD-TV Make Way for Ducks! You can view the...
Operating Instructions
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...picture in the left and right pictures while using Twin View. To tune to the TV's A/V inputs Change the picture size Press V or v. (For details, see "Changing the Picture Size" on a unique mission. 0:50 Remaining TV-G V S L D 1080i 16:9 C35.1 Press B. sources connected to analog channels, press 0-9 and then ENT. Mute the sound... Press MUTING (press again or VOL + to select subchannel 21.13, press 2+1+ +1+3, and then press ENT. Activating the Picture You can use the B and b buttons to activate the left window C35.3 WHD-TV Make Way for modern...
...picture in the left and right pictures while using Twin View. To tune to the TV's A/V inputs Change the picture size Press V or v. (For details, see "Changing the Picture Size" on a unique mission. 0:50 Remaining TV-G V S L D 1080i 16:9 C35.1 Press B. sources connected to analog channels, press 0-9 and then ENT. Mute the sound... Press MUTING (press again or VOL + to select subchannel 21.13, press 2+1+ +1+3, and then press ENT. Activating the Picture You can use the B and b buttons to activate the left window C35.3 WHD-TV Make Way for modern...
Operating Instructions
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...to the following features: Menu Icon Description Page The Video Menu allows you to customize the Picture Mode based on the type of the sound on /off Timers, access CableCARD™ and diagnostics information, and more . The Channel... and more . The Applications Menu lets you to set on your TV. It also allows you display the Memory Stick 107 Viewer, set up your 92 picture settings. Navigating Through Menus z Menus include help text that appears at... closed caption modes, labeling video inputs, selecting the language and color of the on their ratings.
...to the following features: Menu Icon Description Page The Video Menu allows you to customize the Picture Mode based on the type of the sound on /off Timers, access CableCARD™ and diagnostics information, and more . The Channel... and more . The Applications Menu lets you to set on your TV. It also allows you display the Memory Stick 107 Viewer, set up your 92 picture settings. Navigating Through Menus z Menus include help text that appears at... closed caption modes, labeling video inputs, selecting the language and color of the on their ratings.
Operating Instructions
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...a signal is present, the TV remains in the Audio menu. Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to decrease or increase lower-pitched sounds. If no SAP signal is ...volume. The Audio menu includes the following options: Option Sound Mode Customized picture viewing Treble Bass Woofer Level Balance Steady Sound Effect MTS Enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programs Description Dynamic... Sound. Off Select to decrease or increase higher-pitched sounds. Press to select the changed setting. 5 Press MENU to emphasize left or right speaker balance. Custom Flat setting...
...a signal is present, the TV remains in the Audio menu. Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to decrease or increase lower-pitched sounds. If no SAP signal is ...volume. The Audio menu includes the following options: Option Sound Mode Customized picture viewing Treble Bass Woofer Level Balance Steady Sound Effect MTS Enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programs Description Dynamic... Sound. Off Select to decrease or increase higher-pitched sounds. Press to select the changed setting. 5 Press MENU to emphasize left or right speaker balance. Custom Flat setting...
Operating Instructions
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... sound quality over analog television. A unit of the Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, that establishes television standards in the United States, such as NTSC Color,... carries the brightness (luminance) and color (chrominance) signals of the frequency spectrum that is used in this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video ...component, such as opposed to 300 megahertz. Refers to convey information. That part of the picture separately. S VIDEO provides better resolution than composite video or S VIDEO by your local cable TV...
... sound quality over analog television. A unit of the Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, that establishes television standards in the United States, such as NTSC Color,... carries the brightness (luminance) and color (chrominance) signals of the frequency spectrum that is used in this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video ...component, such as opposed to 300 megahertz. Refers to convey information. That part of the picture separately. S VIDEO provides better resolution than composite video or S VIDEO by your local cable TV...
Operating Instructions
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... MUTING so that is not compatible with cameras. s Format Error The Memory Stick may reduce background noise during weak stereo broadcasts). Audio Problem Good picture, no Memory Stick in the slot might be damaged; The file is not a valid MPEG1 or JPEG format, or it might be better set.... See your audio system) use the TV remote control, set the Speaker option to adjust the sound (see page 56). The thumbnail is no sound Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box Sound seems weak or insufficient Cannot raise the volume on the TV speakers, set the Audio Out option to...
... MUTING so that is not compatible with cameras. s Format Error The Memory Stick may reduce background noise during weak stereo broadcasts). Audio Problem Good picture, no Memory Stick in the slot might be damaged; The file is not a valid MPEG1 or JPEG format, or it might be better set.... See your audio system) use the TV remote control, set the Speaker option to adjust the sound (see page 56). The thumbnail is no sound Cannot gain enough volume when using a cable box Sound seems weak or insufficient Cannot raise the volume on the TV speakers, set the Audio Out option to...
Operating Instructions
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...the antenna/cable connections. Keep your local Sony Service Center. If you were trying to cycle through the connected video sources. s Move the TV away from the TV. playback/recording of a VCR s Leave...The compression used by feature of the Plasma Display Panel, and does not indicate a turning on your other digital sources display a TV's screen to display less detail than 16:9, bottom... top and bottom of the TV. s Press the POWER button on , and a red light keeps flashing, your program provider). No color./Dark picture./ s Press the PICTURE (MODE) button to show ...
...the antenna/cable connections. Keep your local Sony Service Center. If you were trying to cycle through the connected video sources. s Move the TV away from the TV. playback/recording of a VCR s Leave...The compression used by feature of the Plasma Display Panel, and does not indicate a turning on your other digital sources display a TV's screen to display less detail than 16:9, bottom... top and bottom of the TV. s Press the POWER button on , and a red light keeps flashing, your program provider). No color./Dark picture./ s Press the PICTURE (MODE) button to show ...
Operating Instructions
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...98 setting up channels 53 Setup menu 91, 104 sharpness, adjusting 92 Show/Hide channels 99 Simulated, Effect 95 sizing, picture in Twin View 71 SOUND MODE button 56 speakers turning on the TV 17 Overscan 98 122 P, Q parental control, described 13 Parental Lock Menu 91, 101 Password 101 Phase 96 photos ...described 19 Video Menu 91, 92 Video modes, selecting 92 VIDEO/AUDIO (VAR/FIX/R/ L) jacks, described 19 Vivid mode 92 VOL buttons 17, 56 W, X, Y Warm, Color Tempe. 92 WIDE button 56 Wide Mode 97 Wide Screen Mode 67 Wide Screen, described 13 Wide Zoom mode, setting 97, 98 Woofer Level 95
...98 setting up channels 53 Setup menu 91, 104 sharpness, adjusting 92 Show/Hide channels 99 Simulated, Effect 95 sizing, picture in Twin View 71 SOUND MODE button 56 speakers turning on the TV 17 Overscan 98 122 P, Q parental control, described 13 Parental Lock Menu 91, 101 Password 101 Phase 96 photos ...described 19 Video Menu 91, 92 Video modes, selecting 92 VIDEO/AUDIO (VAR/FIX/R/ L) jacks, described 19 Vivid mode 92 VOL buttons 17, 56 W, X, Y Warm, Color Tempe. 92 WIDE button 56 Wide Mode 97 Wide Screen Mode 67 Wide Screen, described 13 Wide Zoom mode, setting 97, 98 Woofer Level 95
Quick Setup Guide
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...Sony Hamlin/Regal Jerrold, G.I. 2-189-525-12 (1) KDE-37XS955 KDE-42XS955 KDE-50XS955 Quick Setup Guide Please follow the steps to setup your TV: 1 2 3 4 zzzzzzzz zzzzzzzz zzzzzzzz Checking the Supplied Accessories Connecting Your TV... 5 R-AUDIO -L Y PB PR HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) KDE-37/42XS955 KDE-50XS955 Note Inserting the CableCARD™ incorrectly may need to select "Yes", then ...TV's remote control, use the number listed first.) DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING VCR CABLE MODE TV/ PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY VIDEO GUIDE FAVORITES MENU TOP MENU POWER SOUND SAVING MODE /TV...
...Sony Hamlin/Regal Jerrold, G.I. 2-189-525-12 (1) KDE-37XS955 KDE-42XS955 KDE-50XS955 Quick Setup Guide Please follow the steps to setup your TV: 1 2 3 4 zzzzzzzz zzzzzzzz zzzzzzzz Checking the Supplied Accessories Connecting Your TV... 5 R-AUDIO -L Y PB PR HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) KDE-37/42XS955 KDE-50XS955 Note Inserting the CableCARD™ incorrectly may need to select "Yes", then ...TV's remote control, use the number listed first.) DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING VCR CABLE MODE TV/ PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY VIDEO GUIDE FAVORITES MENU TOP MENU POWER SOUND SAVING MODE /TV...
Marketing Specifications
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...1. Sony, CineMotion, DRC, MID, Plasma WEGA, S-Master, Program Palette, WEGA and WEGA Engine are trademarks of Sony. KDE-37XS955 37" ...ATSC, NTSC Video Processing: WEGA Engine™ Technology Color Temperature: Cool, Neutral, Warm Color Correction: High, Low, Off Noise Reduction: High, ...Off Game Picture: Yes Vertical Correction: +10 to change without notice. CableCARD is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. This TV incorporates HighDefinition...Yes Picture Modes: Vivid, Standard, Pro BN Smoother™ : High, Medium, Low, Off Audio Tone Control(s): Treble and Bass Sound Mode:...
...1. Sony, CineMotion, DRC, MID, Plasma WEGA, S-Master, Program Palette, WEGA and WEGA Engine are trademarks of Sony. KDE-37XS955 37" ...ATSC, NTSC Video Processing: WEGA Engine™ Technology Color Temperature: Cool, Neutral, Warm Color Correction: High, Low, Off Noise Reduction: High, ...Off Game Picture: Yes Vertical Correction: +10 to change without notice. CableCARD is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. This TV incorporates HighDefinition...Yes Picture Modes: Vivid, Standard, Pro BN Smoother™ : High, Medium, Low, Off Audio Tone Control(s): Treble and Bass Sound Mode:...