FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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A DCR product is a digital TV, digital video recorder or other device capable of digital recorders, to be easily connected to the cable system with no additional required component. Sony DCR products that are available to a cable system providing such programming. DCR enables consumers to ... term for release in the near future include digital video recorders DHG-HDD250 & DHG-HDD500 and the following digital televisions (DTVs): • KD-34XBR960 • KD-30XS955 • KD-34XS955 • KD-36XS955 • KDP-51WS655 • KDP-57WS655 • KDE-37XS955 • KDE-42XS955 •...
A DCR product is a digital TV, digital video recorder or other device capable of digital recorders, to be easily connected to the cable system with no additional required component. Sony DCR products that are available to a cable system providing such programming. DCR enables consumers to ... term for release in the near future include digital video recorders DHG-HDD250 & DHG-HDD500 and the following digital televisions (DTVs): • KD-34XBR960 • KD-30XS955 • KD-34XS955 • KD-36XS955 • KDP-51WS655 • KDP-57WS655 • KDE-37XS955 • KDE-42XS955 •...
FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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...digital basic cable, and digital premium cable services without a set -top box and enables consumers to cable operator interactive program guides, Video on Demand Interactive Program Guide (cable generated**) Two-way interactive products and services Both DCR and 2-way STB Both DCR and 2-...electronics industries are currently working together to decrypt digital programming via Unscrambled analog channels Digital basic channels Digital premium programming Pay Per View Video on Demand services, pay-per-view movies or special events, or interactive TV (iTV) services. What is a term that ...
...digital basic cable, and digital premium cable services without a set -top box and enables consumers to cable operator interactive program guides, Video on Demand Interactive Program Guide (cable generated**) Two-way interactive products and services Both DCR and 2-way STB Both DCR and 2-...electronics industries are currently working together to decrypt digital programming via Unscrambled analog channels Digital basic channels Digital premium programming Pay Per View Video on Demand services, pay-per-view movies or special events, or interactive TV (iTV) services. What is a term that ...
FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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... The Cable Field Service Technician must have a CableCARD™ slot) are examples of Video-on-Demand - Are all DCR TVs are required to be referred to as the ... the CableCARD™. What is inserted into the DCR product. Information presented on a DCR television once the CableCARD™ is the CableCARD™ activation procedure? Also, in the past few...Set Up Screen The activation screen will have to be connected to) a high definition display in order to display the picture in high definition. * DCR products may afford access to independently supplied program guides. * ...
... The Cable Field Service Technician must have a CableCARD™ slot) are examples of Video-on-Demand - Are all DCR TVs are required to be referred to as the ... the CableCARD™. What is inserted into the DCR product. Information presented on a DCR television once the CableCARD™ is the CableCARD™ activation procedure? Also, in the past few...Set Up Screen The activation screen will have to be connected to) a high definition display in order to display the picture in high definition. * DCR products may afford access to independently supplied program guides. * ...
FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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... to specified maximum copy protection levels, according to the following table: Services Copy Availability Over the air broadcasting Pay television, non-premium subscription television, and free conditional access delivery Copy Freely Copy One Generation* Video on Demand, Pay Per View Subscription-on-Demand (SVOD) Copy Never To be determined * The copy may have...
... to specified maximum copy protection levels, according to the following table: Services Copy Availability Over the air broadcasting Pay television, non-premium subscription television, and free conditional access delivery Copy Freely Copy One Generation* Video on Demand, Pay Per View Subscription-on-Demand (SVOD) Copy Never To be determined * The copy may have...
Operating Instructions
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...and data-enhanced television services may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of the projection TV, below . Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video-on your projection TV, or viewing... information call upon your area depends on top of imprints are located at a high brightness or picture setting, the image can be fully inserted to the presence of...model and serial numbers are known as "image retention." Record these numbers in your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to view encrypted digital programming. Model No. WARNING To reduce...
...and data-enhanced television services may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of the projection TV, below . Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video-on your projection TV, or viewing... information call upon your area depends on top of imprints are located at a high brightness or picture setting, the image can be fully inserted to the presence of...model and serial numbers are known as "image retention." Record these numbers in your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to view encrypted digital programming. Model No. WARNING To reduce...
Operating Instructions
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... Overview ...9 Package Contents 9 Features 9 Setting Up the TV Overview ...11 Carrying Your Projection TV 12 Positioning the TV 12 TV Controls and Connectors 13 Front Video Inputs 13 TV Controls and Connectors 14 Front Panel 14 Rear Panel 15 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna 17 About Using ...Only 18 Cable and Antenna Only 19 Cable Box and Cable Only 20 Cable Box Only 21 Connecting Optional Equipment 22 Making Video Connections 23 About Using S VIDEO 23 VCR and Cable 24 VCR and Cable Box 26 Satellite Receiver 28 Satellite Receiver and VCR 30 DVD Player with ...
... Overview ...9 Package Contents 9 Features 9 Setting Up the TV Overview ...11 Carrying Your Projection TV 12 Positioning the TV 12 TV Controls and Connectors 13 Front Video Inputs 13 TV Controls and Connectors 14 Front Panel 14 Rear Panel 15 Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna 17 About Using ...Only 18 Cable and Antenna Only 19 Cable Box and Cable Only 20 Cable Box Only 21 Connecting Optional Equipment 22 Making Video Connections 23 About Using S VIDEO 23 VCR and Cable 24 VCR and Cable Box 26 Satellite Receiver 28 Satellite Receiver and VCR 30 DVD Player with ...
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... Media 81 About DCF File Names 81 Memory Stick Precautions 82 Using the Menus Overview ...83 Navigating Through Menus 83 Using the Video Menu 84 Using the Audio Menu 86 Using the Screen Menu 88 Using the Channel Menu 89 Using the Parent Menu 91 Using... Setup Menu 94 Using the Applications Menu 97 Other Information Overview ...99 Glossary ...100 Contacting Sony 101 Troubleshooting 101 Remote Control 101 Channels 102 CableCARD 102 Memory Stick 103 Audio 104 Video 105 General 105 Specifications 107 Optional Accessories 108 Index ...109 SETUP SETUP SETUP Other Info 7
... Media 81 About DCF File Names 81 Memory Stick Precautions 82 Using the Menus Overview ...83 Navigating Through Menus 83 Using the Video Menu 84 Using the Audio Menu 86 Using the Screen Menu 88 Using the Channel Menu 89 Using the Parent Menu 91 Using... Setup Menu 94 Using the Applications Menu 97 Other Information Overview ...99 Glossary ...100 Contacting Sony 101 Troubleshooting 101 Remote Control 101 Channels 102 CableCARD 102 Memory Stick 103 Audio 104 Video 105 General 105 Specifications 107 Optional Accessories 108 Index ...109 SETUP SETUP SETUP Other Info 7
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.... Be sure to have these programs. With high-definition signal reception, you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. Features Some of the features that will enjoy with your projection TV. These items are included. After the ...Projection TV Overview This chapter describes the contents of the package in which is provided by these on hand before you start to resize the picture. 9 without the need to digitally encrypted cable channels - that you will enable you can watch digital television programs and enjoy the improved audio/video...
.... Be sure to have these programs. With high-definition signal reception, you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. Features Some of the features that will enjoy with your projection TV. These items are included. After the ...Projection TV Overview This chapter describes the contents of the package in which is provided by these on hand before you start to resize the picture. 9 without the need to digitally encrypted cable channels - that you will enable you can watch digital television programs and enjoy the improved audio/video...
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... 480p sources.) ❑ Favorite Channels: Allows you to select from younger viewers. ❑ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between programs and commercials. ❑ Memory Stick® Viewer: Lets you to watch digital photo... connections. ❑ HD Detailer™: Wideband video amplifier has a high bandwidth frequency rating, which allows it to send more video information to the screen, resulting in one picture. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. 10 SETUP ...
... 480p sources.) ❑ Favorite Channels: Allows you to select from younger viewers. ❑ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between programs and commercials. ❑ Memory Stick® Viewer: Lets you to watch digital photo... connections. ❑ HD Detailer™: Wideband video amplifier has a high bandwidth frequency rating, which allows it to send more video information to the screen, resulting in one picture. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. 10 SETUP ...
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... a Cable or Antenna Connecting Optional Equipment VCR and Cable VCR and Cable Box Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver and VCR DVD Player with Component Video Connectors DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Camcorder Audio Receiver DVI-Equipped Device HDMI-Equipped Device Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector Using the CONTROL S Feature...
... a Cable or Antenna Connecting Optional Equipment VCR and Cable VCR and Cable Box Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver and VCR DVD Player with Component Video Connectors DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Camcorder Audio Receiver DVI-Equipped Device HDMI-Equipped Device Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector Using the CONTROL S Feature...
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...; PRO STD/DUO FLASH FOCUS TV/VIDEO - VOLUME + - Models KP-51/57WS655 provide casters. CHANNEL + TIMER STAND BY POWER 60˚ min. 2.m1mi5n1.("a2p.4pmro5(xa7.p"7pfrto.)x. 8 ft.) Recommended Vertical Viewing Angle Recommended Horizontal Viewing Angle SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 12 Be sure to move your projection TV using these casters. SETUP Setup...
...; PRO STD/DUO FLASH FOCUS TV/VIDEO - VOLUME + - Models KP-51/57WS655 provide casters. CHANNEL + TIMER STAND BY POWER 60˚ min. 2.m1mi5n1.("a2p.4pmro5(xa7.p"7pfrto.)x. 8 ft.) Recommended Vertical Viewing Angle Recommended Horizontal Viewing Angle SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 12 Be sure to move your projection TV using these casters. SETUP Setup...
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CHANNEL + TIMER STAND BY POWER Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP Front Video Inputs 1 2 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) VIDEO 2 IN R AUDIO 1 S VIDEO VIDEO 2 INPUT 2 VIDEO/L(MONO)AUDIO-R VIDEO 2 INPUT Connects to the composite A/V output jacks on your camcorder or other video equipment. 13 SETUP Provides better picture quality than composite video (2). Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on the front. VOLUME + - SETUP TV Controls and...
CHANNEL + TIMER STAND BY POWER Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP Front Video Inputs 1 2 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) VIDEO 2 IN R AUDIO 1 S VIDEO VIDEO 2 INPUT 2 VIDEO/L(MONO)AUDIO-R VIDEO 2 INPUT Connects to the composite A/V output jacks on your camcorder or other video equipment. 13 SETUP Provides better picture quality than composite video (2). Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on the front. VOLUME + - SETUP TV Controls and...
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... details, see page 44). SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 14 Press to scan through channels. Press to adjust the volume. To scan quickly through the video equipment connected to adjust the convergence (see "Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick" on and off the TV. SETUP Setup TV Controls and Connectors... Stick when the indicator is displayed. Press repeatedly to cycle through channels, press and hold down either CHANNEL button. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on , then shuts off . Blinks when the TV is set , this may indicate the TV needs service (see page 97. If ...
... details, see page 44). SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 14 Press to scan through channels. Press to adjust the volume. To scan quickly through the video equipment connected to adjust the convergence (see "Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick" on and off the TV. SETUP Setup TV Controls and Connectors... Stick when the indicator is displayed. Press repeatedly to cycle through channels, press and hold down either CHANNEL button. For details, see "Contacting Sony" on , then shuts off . Blinks when the TV is set , this may indicate the TV needs service (see page 97. If ...
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...5 CONTROL S IN/OUT Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that is activated with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a separate settop box. You ...signal. 3 S VIDEO IN 1/3 Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other video equipment that will enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. Component video provides better picture quality than either composite video (4) or VHF/UHF (1) connections. 4 VIDEO IN 1/3/4 VIDEO/L(MONO) -AUDIO-R...
...5 CONTROL S IN/OUT Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to other Sony infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that is activated with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a separate settop box. You ...signal. 3 S VIDEO IN 1/3 Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other video equipment that will enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. Component video provides better picture quality than either composite video (4) or VHF/UHF (1) connections. 4 VIDEO IN 1/3/4 VIDEO/L(MONO) -AUDIO-R...
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SETUP Connecting Optional Equipment Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional equipment: If You Are Connecting VCR and Cable VCR and Cable Box Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver and VCR DVD Player with Component Video Connectors DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Camcorder Audio Receiver DVI-Equipped Device HDMI-Equipped Device See Page 24 26 28 30 32 34 35 36 37 38 Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 22
SETUP Connecting Optional Equipment Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional equipment: If You Are Connecting VCR and Cable VCR and Cable Box Satellite Receiver Satellite Receiver and VCR DVD Player with Component Video Connectors DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Camcorder Audio Receiver DVI-Equipped Device HDMI-Equipped Device See Page 24 26 28 30 32 34 35 36 37 38 Setup SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 22
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... A/V cable). Audio cable SETUP SETUP SETUP 23 Best Video Performance HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Component video About Using S VIDEO S VIDEO Composite video RF/Coaxial Good Video Performance If the optional equipment you are available on your TV, use an S VIDEO cable for sound, as described below . Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal, you can use the inputs that provide...
... A/V cable). Audio cable SETUP SETUP SETUP 23 Best Video Performance HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Component video About Using S VIDEO S VIDEO Composite video RF/Coaxial Good Video Performance If the optional equipment you are available on your TV, use an S VIDEO cable for sound, as described below . Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal, you can use the inputs that provide...
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... the TV's A/V input jacks. 4 Run Auto Program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 43. SETUP Setup SETUP VCR and Cable Using S VIDEO jacks? To connect the VCR and cable 1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR's VHF/UHF input jack. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR...
... the TV's A/V input jacks. 4 Run Auto Program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 43. SETUP Setup SETUP VCR and Cable Using S VIDEO jacks? To connect the VCR and cable 1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR's VHF/UHF input jack. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR...
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Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to operate the VCR Press DVD/VCR FUNCTION. See 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. 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 Watch cable ...
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to operate the VCR Press DVD/VCR FUNCTION. See 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. 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 Watch cable ...
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... 26 With this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 17. Using S VIDEO jacks? To connect a VCR and cable box, you need: ❑ A splitter, which requires you to the TV's A/V input jacks. 8 Run Auto Program, as premium channels... through the cable box. (You must first program the remote control for your local electronics store. ❑ Four coaxial cables. ❑ Two A/V cables or two S VIDEO cable with audio cables.
... 26 With this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 17. Using S VIDEO jacks? To connect a VCR and cable box, you need: ❑ A splitter, which requires you to the TV's A/V input jacks. 8 Run Auto Program, as premium channels... through the cable box. (You must first program the remote control for your local electronics store. ❑ Four coaxial cables. ❑ Two A/V cables or two S VIDEO cable with audio cables.
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... "Operating a Cable Box" on page 53 and "Operating a VCR" on pages 50-51. Watch cable (unscrambled) channels Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to operate the cable box or VCR If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 52. VCR functions with the... TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control to select ...
... "Operating a Cable Box" on page 53 and "Operating a VCR" on pages 50-51. Watch cable (unscrambled) channels Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to operate the cable box or VCR If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 52. VCR functions with the... TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up the TV remote control to select ...
