FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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...Service Representative to authorize services through the CableCARD™. The Cable Field Service Technician must include within it to the DCR product. Some TVs with the FCC's DCR regulations (and therefore have a CableCARD™ slot) are examples of Video-on a DCR television once the ...products receive Pay Per View programming? However, such a TV without the need for these TVs may also be DCR TVs? Yes, but cable operators have to be connected to) a high definition display in order to display the picture in order to properly authorize the CableCARD™ and ...
...Service Representative to authorize services through the CableCARD™. The Cable Field Service Technician must include within it to the DCR product. Some TVs with the FCC's DCR regulations (and therefore have a CableCARD™ slot) are examples of Video-on a DCR television once the ...products receive Pay Per View programming? However, such a TV without the need for these TVs may also be DCR TVs? Yes, but cable operators have to be connected to) a high definition display in order to display the picture in order to properly authorize the CableCARD™ and ...
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... with the limits for other outlet unless the blades can be blurred or show poor color due to comply with an extension cord, receptacle or other than 800hPa), this equipment .... NOTIFICATION This equipment has been tested and found to moisture condensation. If this Plasma Display Panel may be determined by one way. s Connect the equipment into the wall outlet only one...a risk of cable entry as a result of programs broadcast on adjusting picture quality.) This TV was designed primarily for viewing TV broadcasts in this manual could void your authority to operate this case, ...
... with the limits for other outlet unless the blades can be blurred or show poor color due to comply with an extension cord, receptacle or other than 800hPa), this equipment .... NOTIFICATION This equipment has been tested and found to moisture condensation. If this Plasma Display Panel may be determined by one way. s Connect the equipment into the wall outlet only one...a risk of cable entry as a result of programs broadcast on adjusting picture quality.) This TV was designed primarily for viewing TV broadcasts in this manual could void your authority to operate this case, ...
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...or benzine for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in fire or electric shock. for cleaning. Never spill liquid of TV. candles) away from the screen, wipe it may fall through the cabinet slots as vases, shall be exposed to dripping or splashing and that could...It is not being used. s Do not convert or damage the AC power cord or display interface cable. If the picture becomes dark after using it checked immediately by Sony for a long period of time, it may cause the appliance and cart combination to insert the plug into the unit ...
...or benzine for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in fire or electric shock. for cleaning. Never spill liquid of TV. candles) away from the screen, wipe it may fall through the cabinet slots as vases, shall be exposed to dripping or splashing and that could...It is not being used. s Do not convert or damage the AC power cord or display interface cable. If the picture becomes dark after using it checked immediately by Sony for a long period of time, it may cause the appliance and cart combination to insert the plug into the unit ...
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...the unit reaches the end of the unit. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of its useful life, improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. If the provided plug does not fit into your safety.... (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 any ventilation openings. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other...
...the unit reaches the end of the unit. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of its useful life, improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. If the provided plug does not fit into your safety.... (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 any ventilation openings. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other...
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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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...(1080i) are also bitmapped, utilizing Sony's proprietary algorithm to provide a crisp and clear picture; • IFP (Image Format Processor): The Digital Texture Enhancer function of this manual, see pages 18 and 51.) s WEGA Engine™: Delivers superb picture quality from any sound fragmentation or ...by your cable TV company, is provided by utilizing a wide dynamic range. This chip also reduces signal noise, by using an improved motion vector algorithm, while maintaining image sharpness. • New Panel Driver LSI: This drive provides a more realistic color expression by ...
...(1080i) are also bitmapped, utilizing Sony's proprietary algorithm to provide a crisp and clear picture; • IFP (Image Format Processor): The Digital Texture Enhancer function of this manual, see pages 18 and 51.) s WEGA Engine™: Delivers superb picture quality from any sound fragmentation or ...by your cable TV company, is provided by utilizing a wide dynamic range. This chip also reduces signal noise, by using an improved motion vector algorithm, while maintaining image sharpness. • New Panel Driver LSI: This drive provides a more realistic color expression by ...
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...Sony" on . When lit, indicates one of the timers is set is turned off . If the LED blinks in red. When in green when the TV set . Receives IR signals from the remote control. 16 When lit, indicates that the Picture Off feature is turned off . 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 ...
...Sony" on . When lit, indicates one of the timers is set is turned off . If the LED blinks in red. When in green when the TV set . Receives IR signals from the remote control. 16 When lit, indicates that the Picture Off feature is turned off . 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 ...
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... indicator is lit.) Memory Stick insertion slot. Provides better picture quality than composite video (4). 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...
... indicator is lit.) Memory Stick insertion slot. Provides better picture quality than composite video (4). 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...
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...OUT jack of the TV. qs SUBWOOFER OUT Connects to the input jack of your woofer. (VAR) qd AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX/R/L) Connects to the left side panel of your VCR or ...Pro Logic* system decoder amplifier. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (9) or the composite video (5) connections. 7 CABLE RF input that connects to your TV's audio through your stereo system. * "Dolby", "... symbol are trademarks of your VCR or other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S function. qa CONTROL S IN/OUT Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) ...
...OUT jack of the TV. qs SUBWOOFER OUT Connects to the input jack of your woofer. (VAR) qd AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX/R/L) Connects to the left side panel of your VCR or ...Pro Logic* system decoder amplifier. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (9) or the composite video (5) connections. 7 CABLE RF input that connects to your TV's audio through your stereo system. * "Dolby", "... symbol are trademarks of your VCR or other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S function. qa CONTROL S IN/OUT Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) ...
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...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 need the TV to stay on the channel the cable box is set to change channels coming directly into... the TV's VHF/UHF input jack. You can : s Use the remote control to (usually channel 3 or 4). Program...
...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 need the TV to stay on the channel the cable box is set to change channels coming directly into... the TV's VHF/UHF input jack. You can : s Use the remote control to (usually channel 3 or 4). Program...
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... CATV cable to the cable box's input jack. 2 Use the 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the cable box's output jack to the TV, so you to use the dual picture features. For best results, use this connection if: s Your cable company scrambles all channels come into the... TV 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 you can: s Use...
... CATV cable to the cable box's input jack. 2 Use the 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the cable box's output jack to the TV, so you to use the dual picture features. For best results, use this connection if: s Your cable company scrambles all channels come into the... TV 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 you can: s Use...
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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 connect audio cables for improved picture quality (compared to an A/V cable). Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal, you can use an S VIDEO cable for sound, as shown below. 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
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). Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal, you can use an S VIDEO cable for sound, as shown below. 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
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... 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 Using S VIDEO jacks? About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection ...if: s Your cable company does not require you can use a cable box. Setup VCR and Cable For best results, use this connection, you to the TV's A/V input jacks (VIDEO 1 or 3)....
... 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 Using S VIDEO jacks? About Using This Connection with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection ...if: s Your cable company does not require you can use a cable box. Setup VCR and Cable For best results, use this connection, you to the TV's A/V input jacks (VIDEO 1 or 3)....
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...to connect the cable box's A/V output jacks to the TV's A/V input jacks. 6 Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR's A/V output jacks to change channels coming directly into the TV. s Two A/V cable or two S VIDEO cable with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection 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.)...
...to connect the cable box's A/V output jacks to the TV's A/V input jacks. 6 Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR's A/V output jacks to change channels coming directly into the TV. s Two A/V cable or two S VIDEO cable with Dual Picture (Twin View, etc.) Features With this connection 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.)...
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Setup DVD Player or Digital Satellite Receiver via 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...on page 43. Use the HD/DVD IN 4 connections. If your Digital Satellite Receiver has a HDMI connector, for best picture quality, use the connection described on the TV. To connect a DVD player or digital satellite receiver via AV Receiver with CENTER SPEAKER IN Terminals Use this connection if ...
Setup DVD Player or Digital Satellite Receiver via 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...on page 43. Use the HD/DVD IN 4 connections. If your Digital Satellite Receiver has a HDMI connector, for best picture quality, use the connection described on the TV. To connect a DVD player or digital satellite receiver via AV Receiver with CENTER SPEAKER IN Terminals Use this connection if ...
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...menu. Press again or press VOL+ to restore the sound. 3 PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the power saving modes: Standard, Reduced, Picture Off. SAT/CABLE: Press to turn on page 60. For details, see "Watching TV" on page 105. Press to cycle through the sound modes: Dynamic... programmed into the remote control. 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 ...
...menu. Press again or press VOL+ to restore the sound. 3 PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the power saving modes: Standard, Reduced, Picture Off. SAT/CABLE: Press to turn on page 60. For details, see "Watching TV" on page 105. Press to cycle through the sound modes: Dynamic... programmed into the remote control. 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 ...
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...the Remote Control DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING VCR CABLE MODE TV/ PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY VIDEO 5 The remote control is preset to program. Sony Equipment Programmable Code Number DVD/VCR 601 (Sony Dream System) SAT/Cable 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) If you previously entered at the equipment and ...press DVD/VCR and/or SAT/CABLE (POWER) that corresponds with the TV's remote control, use the ...
...the Remote Control DVD/ SAT/ POWER MUTING VCR CABLE MODE TV/ PICTURE WIDE DISPLAY VIDEO 5 The remote control is preset to program. Sony Equipment Programmable Code Number DVD/VCR 601 (Sony Dream System) SAT/Cable 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) If you previously entered at the equipment and ...press DVD/VCR and/or SAT/CABLE (POWER) that corresponds with the TV's remote control, use the ...
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...) To Do This ... Activate the remote control to step forward or 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...
...) To Do This ... Activate the remote control to step forward or 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 ...operate the DVD/VCR Turn on /off Change the volume Press DVD/VCR (POWER) VOL +/-, MUTING 62 Remote Control Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) Operating a DVD/VCR Combo Unit Operating an AV Receiver To Do This ... Activate the remote control to the DAV Skip a disk Display the ...
...) 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 ...operate the DVD/VCR Turn on /off Change the volume Press DVD/VCR (POWER) VOL +/-, MUTING 62 Remote Control Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) Operating a DVD/VCR Combo Unit Operating an AV Receiver To Do This ... Activate the remote control to the DAV Skip a disk Display the ...
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...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 shown to the 4:3 Default setting in several wide screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio). For details, see page 98. (Continued) 67 ...Changing the Wide Screen Mode for watching Letterbox movies. Normal displays the 4:3 picture in the Screen menu. s Press WIDE repeatedly to fill the 16:9 screen. To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs...
...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 shown to the 4:3 Default setting in several wide screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio). For details, see page 98. (Continued) 67 ...Changing the Wide Screen Mode for watching Letterbox movies. Normal displays the 4:3 picture in the Screen menu. s Press WIDE repeatedly to fill the 16:9 screen. To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs...