Sony 34IN TV Stand Designed for Models KV-34HS420/KD
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3. To connect a VCR and cable box you need Q A splitter which is a small inexpensive device that you can purchase at your local electronics store J Four coaxial cables 3 Two A V cables or two S VIDEO cable with audio cables To connect the VCR and cable box 1 Connect the CATV cable to the single input jack of the splitter 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the splitter s two output jacks to the TV s CABLE jack 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter s other output jack to the cable box s input jack 4 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box s output jack to the VCR s RF input jack 5 Usean A V cable to connect the cable box s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks RN Usi A jacks 6 Usean A V cable to connect the VCR s A V output jacks to the See page 21 TV s A V input jacks 7 Run Auto Program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 43 24 VHF UHF umu C A V cable Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Watch cable unscrambled channels Watch cable box scrambled channels Watch the VCR Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable box or VCR Activate the remote control to operate the cable box or VCR Control specific cable box and VCR functions with the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily identify eguipment connected to the TV A V cable 5 Coaxial E cable
4. 10 Screen Mode Enables you to resize the picture Super Fine Pitch CRT Created especially for displaying high resolution pictures the new Super Fine Pitch CRT along with a new electron gun and high intensity luminescent phosphor improves image resolution providing the highest picture guality reproduction from corner to corner DRC Digital Reality Creation Multifunction Unlike conventional line doublers the DRC Multifunction feature replaces the signal s NTSC waveform with the near HD eguivalent while doubling the number of vertical and horizontal lines This results in four times the density for guality sources such as DVD satellite and digital camcorders The Video Menu allows you to select interlaced progressive or CineMotion output Favorite Channels Allows you to select from 16 of your favorite channels ClearEdge VM Velocity Modulation Sharpens picture definition by enhancing vertical lines Steady Sound Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output between programs and commercials Memory Stick Viewer Lets you watch digital photo JPEG and movie MPEG1 files that are stored on Memory Stick media Component Video Inputs Offers the best video quality for DVD 480p 480i and digital set top box HD10801 720p connections HD Detailer Wideband video amplifier has a high bandwidth frequency rating which allows it to send more video information to the screen resulting
5. if set Press DISPLAY again to turn Display off Switch the TV s input to the Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through VCR DVD player or other the video eguipment connected to the connected eguipment TV s video inputs Change video and audio Press MENU to display the Menu For options customize the TV s details see Using the Menus on setup set parental controls and page 77 more Switch the TV s input between Press ANT to alternate between sources sources connected to the TV s connected to the TV s VHF UHF and VHF UHF and CABLE inputs CABLE inputs 52
6. To Do This Do This Watch the VCR Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 1 in the illustration Watch cable channels Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input CABLE in the illustration Set up the TV remote control If you have a non Sony VCR you must program the remote control See to operate the VCR Programming the Remote Control on pages 49 50 Activate the TV remote Press VCR DVD FUNCTION control to operate the VCR Control VCR functions with See Operating a VCR on page 59 the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90 identify equipment connected to the TV 23 VCR and Cable Box For best results use this connection if 9 Your cable company scrambles some channels such as premium channels which reguires you to use a cable box but does not Before connecting a cable box see About Using scramble all channels CableCARD on page 15 With this connection you can Q Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box see Programming the Remote Control on page 49 9 Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV s CABLE jack The TV s tuner provides a better signal than the cable box A Record channels coming through the cable box and channels coming directly into the TV
7. the CableCARD After the CableCARD has acquired channels from your cable TV company the TV tunes to the lowest available channel Removing the In the event you want to cancel your service contact your cable TV CableCARD company Once the CableCARD is removed your TV will no longer decrypt digital cable TV programming services that reguire CableCARD 1 Turn off the TV 2 Push the eject button on the TV s CableCARD slot to release the card 5 CableCARD DIGITA AUDIC fay 3 Pull the CableCARD straight out of the slot to remove it To install a different CableCARD follow the instructions in Activating CableCARD Service on page 41 Eject button 42 Setting Up the Channel List After you finish connecting the TV you need to run the Initial Setup feature which automatically creates a list of available analog and digital channels and lets you correct tilt and vertical correction settings The Initial Setup screens appear when you turn on your TV for the first time after hooking it up Using Initial Setup To run Initial Setup 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV The Initial Setup screen appears Using the remote control move the highlight to the desired language then press to select that language The Tilt Correction screen appears For more details on using 2 Press to correct any tilt of the picture You can choose a Tilt Correction and Vertical correction between 7 and 7 When finishe
8. N Splitt 2 not supplied 1 CATV Z pe pee cable Coaxial cable Coaxial 4 cable LINE OUT R AUDIO 1 L VIDEO I F F A Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO our Do This Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input CABLE in the illustration Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable box input VIDEO 3 in the illustration Use the cable box to change channels Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 1 in the illustration If you have a non Sony VCR you must program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on pages 49 50 For the cable box press SAT CABLE FUNCTION For the VCR press VCR DVD FUNCTION See Operating a Cable Box on page 60 and Operating a VCR on page 59 See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 85 25 Two VCRs for Tape Connecting two VCRs lets you record from one VCR to the other By Editing connecting them as shown below you can view monitor what is being recorded AN Using ma S VIDEO jacks To connect two VCRs for tape editing See page 21 1 Usean A V cable to connect the playback VCR s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks 2 Usean A V cable to connect the recording VCR s A V input jacks to the TV s MONITOR O
9. Power Sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the serial model ae Soe plate If you are not sure of the type of electrical i OR a power supplied to your home consult your 6 F im dealer or local power company For those sets 17 J designed to operate from battery power refer to the operating instructions Grounding or Polarization This set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third pin for grounding Follow the instructions below For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in Alternate Warning For the set with a three wire grounding type AC plug This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity since this can result
10. TV as a monitor for tape to tape editing not available with digital channels or with 480i 480p 720p or 1080i when the input is set to VIDEO 5 6 or 7 5 AUDIO OUT VAR FIX Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment You can use these outputs to listen to your TV s audio through your stereo system 6 HD DVD IN 5 6 Connect to your DVD player s or digital set top box s component video Y PB PR 1080i 720p 480p 480i and audio L R jacks Component video provides better picture quality than 1 2 or 3 CONTROL S Allows the TV to receive IN and send OUT remote control signals to other Sony IN OUT infrared controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S function HDMI HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface provides an uncompressed all VIDEO 7 IN digital audio video interface between this TV and any HDMI equipped audio video component such as a set top box DVD player and A V receiver HDMI supports enhanced or high definition video plus two channel digital audio 9 DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL Connect to the optical audio input of an audio component that is Dolby Digital and OUTPUT PCM compatible DOLBY DIGITAL PCM CableCARD Slot Provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted cable channels without the need for a set top box that will enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television The CableCAR
11. cable box s input jack 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box s output jack to the TV s VHF UHF jack ped Coaxial cable VHF UHF 1 A 2 3 Run Auto Program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 43 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to usually channel 3 or 4 and then use the cable box to switch channels Set up the TV remote control Program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on to operate the cable box pages 49 Activate the remote control to Press SAT CABLE FUNCTION operate the cable box 19 Connecting Optional Eguipment Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional eguipment VCR and Cable 22 VCR and Cable Box 24 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 26 Satellite Receiver 28 Satellite Receiver and VCR 30 DVD Player with Component Video 32 Connectors DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio 34 Connectors Camcorder 39 Audio Receiver 36 DVI Equipped Device 37 HDMI Equipped Device 38 20 Making Video Connections About Using S VIDEO LINE OUT AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO Eguipment with S VIDEO Your TV includes several types of video inputs When connecting your TV use the inputs that are available on your components that provide the best video performance as described below Best Video Performance Hom HDMI High Definition C Multimedia In
12. in finer picture quality especially for HD sources CineMotion Reverse 3 2 pulldown processing provides optimal picture quality for film based sources media originally shot in 24 frames per second format Parental Control V Chip technology allows parents to block unsuitable programming from younger viewers HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Provides an uncompressed all digital audio video interface between this TV and any HDMI equipped audio video component such as a set top box DVD player and A V receiver HDMI supports enhanced or high definition video plus two channel digital audio Setting Up the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV TV Controls and Connectors 12 14 Basic Connections Connecting a Cable or Antenna 15 19 Connecting Optional Eguipment VCR and Cable VCR and Cable Box 24 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 26 Satellite Receiver 28 Satellite Receiver and VCR 30 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 32 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 34 Camcorder 35 Audio Receiver 36 DVI Eguipped Device 37 HDMI Equipped Device 38 Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector 39 Using the CONTROL S Feature 40 Using CableCARD 41 Setting Up the Channel List 43 About the AC The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with a hook Use Power
13. operating unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician It is normal for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds particularly when being turned on or off Installation Always use two or more people to lift or move the set The set is heavy and the bottom surface is flat Serious injury can result from trying to move the set by yourself alone or from unsteady handling Install the set on a stable level surface J Water and Moisture Do not use power line operated sets near water for example near a bathtub washbow kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Accessories Do not place the set on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket table or shelf The set may fall causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the set Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer for the specific model of TV Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn Disconnect all cables and cords from the set before attempting to move the set Do not allow children or pets to climb up onto or push against the set The set may fall causing serious injury Ventilati
14. s VHF UHF and CABLE inputs 6 SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes 15 30 45 60 or 90 that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically To cancel press until Sleep Off appears While the Sleep feature is set press once to display the remaining time PICTURE MODE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available video picture modes Vivid Standard Movie Pro Also available in the Video Menu For details see Selecting Video Options on page 78 J D 3 ek M A 5 m 3 DRC MODE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Digital Reality Creation modes Interlaced Progressive CineMotion Also available in the Video Menu For details see Selecting Video Options on pages 78 79 MEMORY STICK Press to display the Memory Stick Menu For details see Using the Memory Stick Viewer on page 61 Also available in the Applications Menu page 92 is kel RESET Press to reset the settings to the factory defaults See pages 43 79 and 81 Also used to clear Favorite Channels see page 58 E VOL Press to adjust the volume 12 CODE SET Press to program the remote control to operate non Sony video equipment For details see Programming the Remote Control on page 49 POWER VCR DVD Press to turn on and off the VCR or DVD player Buttons SAT CABLE Press to turn on and off the satellite receiver or cable box TV Press to turn on and off th
15. the DVD player See Programming the Remote Control on pages 49 50 Activate the TV remote Press VCR DVD FUNCTION control to operate the DVD player Control DVD functions with See Operating a DVD Player on page 60 the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90 identify eguipment connected to the TV You cannot record the signal from any equipment connected into the Y PB PR jacks 33 DVD Player with Use this connection if your DVD player does not have component S VIDEO and Audio video Y Ps PR jacks Connectors To connect a DVD player with A V connectors 1 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player s audio output jacks to the TV s audio input jacks 2 Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player s S VIDEO jack to the TV s S VIDEO jack VIDEO IN S VIDEO DVD player cable LINE OUT AUDIO R AUDIOL VIDEO S VIDEO Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc Audio cable Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the DVD player Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input VIDEO 1 in the illustration Set up the TV remote control If you have a non Sony DVD player you must program the remote control to operate the DVD player See Programming the Remote Control on pages 49 50 Activate the TV remote Press VCR DVD FUNCTION control to operate th
16. with your device to connect the device s HDMI OUT jack to the TV s HDMI IN jack HDMI cables transmit both audio and video signals Separate audio cables are not necessary You can purchase HDMI cables at your local electronics store HDMI cable m Bl m EL HDTV Receiver I U af Note on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the HDMI device Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VIDEO 7 input Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90 identify equipment connected to the TV 38 Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector You can use the TV s DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL output jack to connect an audio device that is Dolby Digital and PCM compatible such as an audio amplifier Q Using an optical cable connect the TV s DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL output jack to the device s audio optical input jack VHE UHF CABLE VIDEO IN O J CableCARD HD DVD IN 1080i 720p 480p 480i OU OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL F J T Optical audio cable s Because all eguipment does not output digital audio you should also connect the TV s analog audio output jacks to the amplifier s analog audio input jacks as described on page 36 39 Using the CONTROL S Feature 40 CONTROL S allows you to control your system and other Sony eguipment with one remote control In
17. 05 330 335 338 308 309 310 314 336 337 332 309 335 305 304 323 324 325 326 325 338 321 314 336 337 309 308 327 317 308 309 306 307 305 304 308 309 308 309 310 308 308 309 306 304 305 308 309 311 312 313 310 329 Manufacturer Code Realistic Sansui Samsung Sanyo Scott Sharp Signature 2000 M Ward SV2000 Sylvania Symphonic Tashiro Tatung Teac Technics Toshiba Wards Yamaha Zenith Laserdisc Players Manufacturer Code Sony Panasonic Pioneer 309 330 328 335 324 338 314 322 313 321 330 335 312 313 321 335 323 324 325 326 327 328 338 327 338 308 309 338 310 338 332 314 336 337 314 336 338 337 309 308 312 311 927 320 399 331 332 314 330 336 337 331 701 704 710 702 DVD VCR Combination Units Manufacturer Code Sony Broksonic JVC Panasonic Samsung Toshiba 601 605 604 609 603 602 DVD Players Manufacturer Code Sony Apex General Electric Hitachi JVC Magnavox Mitsubishi Oritron Panasonic Philips Pioneer RCA Proscan Samsung Toshiba Zenith Cable Boxes Manufacturer Code Sony Hamlin Regal Jerrold G I Motorola Oak Panasonic Pioneer Scientific Atlanta Tocom Zenith 751 762 755 758 756 137 761 759 753 Tar 732 755 758 754 760 230 222 229 224 229 226 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 218 22 220 219 220 221 214 215
18. 209 210211 216 217 212 213 Satellite Receivers Manufacturer Code Sony Dish Network Echostar General Electric Hitachi Hughes Mitsubishi Panasonic RCA PROSCAN Toshiba 801 810 810 802 805 804 809 803 802 808 806 807 Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV Topic Page Watching TV 22 Using the Program Guide 53 Using Screen Mode models KD 30 34XS955 Only 59 Using Screen Mode models KD 36XS955 Only 57 Using Favorite Channels 58 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 59 51 Watching TV For a complete list of al the functions of the remote Activate the remote control to Press TV FUNCTION control see pages 45 50 operate the TV Turn on off the TV Press TV POWER Tune directly to a channel To tune to analog channels press 0 9 and then ENTER For digital subchannels press 0 9 press 0 9 again and then ENTER For example to select subchannel 21 13 press 2 1 1 3 and then press ENTER You can also select channels using the program guide See pages 53 for details Adjust the volume Press VOL Mute the sound Press MUTING press again to unmute Alternate back and forth Press JUMP between two channels The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel tuned Display the current channel Press DISPLAY once to display the channel number and other information number current time and channel label
19. 4 102 728 21 1 FD Trinitron p Y E G A je 7 4 4 i h 4 i KD 30XS 9595 KD 34XS 955 KD 36XS9595 WA nS MEMORY STICK WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose the TV to rain or moisture CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISOUE DE CHOC ELECTRIGUE NE PAS OUVRIR PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOGUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO OUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT CAUTION When using TV games computers and similar products with your TV keep the brightness and contrast functions at low settings If a fixed non moving pattern is left on the screen for long periods of time at a high brightness or contrast setting the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen Continuously watching the same program can cause the imprint of station logos o
20. Cord caution when removing the AC plug from its holder Gently slide the plug upward to remove it from the hook Once removed the AC power plug should automatically disengage from its stored location Do not plug in the AC power cord until you have made all other connections You can detach the cord from this hook AC power cord r 7 11 TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel STAND BY TIMER o Item Description 1 S VIDEO VIDEO 2 INPUT Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your camcorder or other video equipment that has S VIDEO Provides better picture quality than composite video 2 2 VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R Connects to the composite A V output jacks on your camcorder or other video VIDEO 2 INPUT MENU 4 tt gt 5 6 TV VIDEO VOLUME 9 CHANNEL PRO STD DUO lt 11 Memory Stick LED TIMER STAND BY LED Infrared Receiver IR 15 POWER 12 equipment Press to display the Menu Press again to exit from the Menu For details see Using the Menus on page 77 Press gt to move the TV s on screen cursor Press to select an item in the TV s Menu Press to display the Memory Stick Menu For details see Using the Memory Stick Viewer on page 61 Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV s video inputs Press to adjust the volume Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels pres
21. D which is provided by your cable TV company is inserted into this slot After the service is activated with your cable TV company the card replaces the need for a separate set top box Check with your cable TV company about CableCARD service details limitations pricing and availability For more information see page 41 11 Cable RF input that connects to your cable signal Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation 14 Basic Connections Connecting a Cable or Antenna The way in which you will connect your TV varies depending on how your home receives a signal cable cable box antenna and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR If You Are Connecting See Page Cable or Antenna Only 16 Jo No cable box or VCR Cable and Antenna Only 17 Jo No cable box or VCR Cable Box and Cable Only 18 _1 Cable box unscrambles only some channels usually premium channels A No VCR Cable Box Only 19 I Cable box unscrambles all channels Jo No VCR If you are connecting a VCR Q See the connections described on pages 22 and 24 About Using CableCARD If you are planning to use a separate cable box for digital cable TV services you may be able to receive programming using this TV with the CableCA RD instead except in the following circumstances Q Your cable TV company does not provide CableCARD service in your viewing area Q You want to access your cable company s inte
22. Electrical Code NEC in USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provide information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Antenna discharge unit NEC Section 810 20 Electric service l Grounding conductors equipment NEC Section 810 21 Power service grounding electrode NEC National Electrical Code system NEC Art 250 Part H Lightning For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and power line surges Service Damage Reguiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to gualified service personnel under the following conditions FRAYED oR TAUT p Ac LINE U When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed L Tf liquid has been spilled into the set or objects have fallen into the product the set has been exposed to rain or water the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been d
23. UT jacks VIDEO IN Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc n AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO Recording VCR Playback VCR A V cable A V cable 26 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This View monitor what is being Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 1 in the recorded illustration above Set up the TV remote control If you have a non Sony VCR you must program the remote control See to operate the VCR s Programming the Remote Control on pages 49 50 Activate the TV remote Press VCR DVD FUNCTION control to operate the VCR s Control VCR functions with See Operating a VCR on page 59 the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90 identify equipment connected to the TV 27 Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver s satellite input jack AN Usin S eo jacks 2 Usean A V cable to connect the satellite receiver s A V output See page 21 jacks to the TV s A V input jacks 3 Connect a CATV cable from your cable or antenna to the TV s CABLE jack 4 Run Auto Program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 43 VHF UHF e 3 CATV cable mem C CL n
24. addition to allowing you to control multiple devices with one remote control the CONTROL S feature allows you to always point your remote control at your TV instead of having to point it at the other eguipment which might be hidden or out of direct line of sight Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to the TV Use CONTROL S OUT to send signals to connected eguipment VHF UHF CABLE CableCARD DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL PCM DOLBY DIGITAL Using CableCARD CableCARD provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted cable channels without the need for a set top box that will enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television The CableCARD which is provided by your cable TV company is inserted into the TV s rear panel CableCARD slot After the service is activated with your cable TV company the card replaces the need for a separate set top box About Using CableCARD If you are planning to use a separate cable box for digital cable TV services you may be able to receive programming using this TV with the CableCA RD instead except in the following circumstances Q Your cable TV company does not provide CableCARD service in your viewing area Q You want to access your cable company s interactive or advanced features such as video on demand or in some cases pay per view At this time these services reguire a bidirectional link whi
25. ae DS Satellite receiver ubo KO i z antenna AUDIO VHF UHF cable AUDIO R AUDIOL VIDEO LD LINE OUT 1 Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red A V cable white to white etc 28 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the satellite receiver Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the satellite receiver input VIDEO 1 in the illustration Set up the TV remote control to operate the If you have a non Sony satellite receiver you must program satellite receiver the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on pages 49 50 Activate the TV remote control to operate Press SAT CABLE FUNCTION the satellite receiver Control satellite receiver functions with the See Operating a Satellite Receiver on page 59 TV remote control Label video inputs to easily identify See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90 equipment connected to the TV 29 Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver and VCR and VCR 1 Connect the CATV cable to the single input jack of the splitter 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the splitter s two output jacks to the TV s CABLE jack 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter s other output jack to the satellite receiver s VHF UHF input jack Usi aie jacks 4 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver s See page 21 satellite input jack 5 Us
26. amaged L the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often reguire extensive work by a gualified technician to restore the set to normal operation UI When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance it indicates a need for service Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself since Le AR opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous MAA k voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to i qualified service personnel Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts TY init ot Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the ay set ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified by the manufacturer to determine that the set is in safe operating condition and to so certify When the set reaches the end of its useful life improper disposal could gt result in a picture tube implosion Ask a gualified service technician to dispose of the set Trademark Information WOW TruSurround and the symbol are
27. at equipment If it responds you are done If not try using another code listed for that manufacturer Notes 4 If more than one code number is listed try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment 2 Ifyou enter a new code number the code number you previously entered at that setting is erased A In some cases you may not be able to operate your equipment with the supplied remote control In such cases use the equipment s own remote control 9 Whenever you remove the batteries to replace them the code numbers may revert to the factory setting and must be reprogrammed 49 Manufacturer s Codes VCRs Manufacturer Code Sony Admiral M Ward Aiwa Audio Dynamic Broksonic Canon Citizen Craig Criterion Curtis Mathes Daewoo DBX Dimensia Emerson Fisher Funai General Electric Go Video Goldstar Hitachi Instant Replay JC Penney JVC Kenwood LXI Sears Magnavox Marantz Marta Memorex Minolta Mitsubishi MGA Multitech NEC Olympic Optimus Orion Panasonic Pentax Philco Philips Pioneer Quasar RCA PROSCAN 50 301 302 303 327 338 344 314 337 319 317 309 308 332 302 332 315 304 338 309 341 312 309 314 336 337 304 219 920 316 317 318 341 330 395 338 929 304 309 322 339 340 332 306 304 305 338 309 308 309 305 304 330 314 336 337 314 336 337 345 346 347 914 336 332 337 332 3
28. ch are only available through the use of a separate set top box CableCARD is currently a unidirectional device only and cannot provide these advanced services Check with your cable TV company for CableCARD service details limitations pricing and availability all of which are determined by your cable TV company not Sony Activating Before you can use CableCARD service you need to insert the CableCARD Service CableCARD supplied 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 CableCARD slot VHF UHF CABLE J CableCARD HD DVD IN 1080i 720p 480p 480i QUT Top of CableCARD is on same side as indicator on slot CAUTION Inserting the CableCARD incorrectly may result in permanent damage to the card and the TV 41 UJ Gently push the card into the slot until it locks into place 4 Turn on the TV After 1 2 minutes the CableCARD setup screen is displayed This screen includes information your cable TV company will request before they can activate your service You can also access information about your CableCARD in the Applications Menu see page 93 5 Follow the displayed instructions Phone your cable company A representative will guide you through the activation process 6 After your CableCARD is activated your cable TV company will download the service information including the channel list to
29. d press 2 Correcti 89 90 A 3 The Vertical Correction screen appears Press 4 to make a vertical correction to the picture You can choose a WA WA TeConaction correction between 5 and 5 When finished press and Vertical Correction screens 4 The next screen instructs you to connect your cable antenna press the MENU button Check that you ve connected your signal source correctly To start Auto Program highlight Yes and then press If you are using a CableCARD Auto Program is disabled for the CABLE input Auto Program automatically creates a list of receivable analog and digital channels Auto Program may take 50 minutes or more to complete A progress bar is displayed while the channel list is being created When Auto Program is finished the lowest numbered channel is displayed To run Auto Program again at a later time Use the Auto Program feature as described on page 84 To add individual digital channels Use the Digital Channel feature as described on page 84 To reset the TV to factory settings 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV 2 Hold down RESET on the remote control 3 Press TV POWER on the TV The TV will turn itself off then back on 4 Release RESET 43 Using the Remote Control Overview This chapter describes how to set up program and use the TV s remote control Topic Page Inserting Batte
30. e Control on page 49 Q Use the TV remote control to change channels coming directly into the TV s CABLE input The TV s tuner provides a better signal than the cable box Coaxial cable CATV cable O Y7 o Coaxial cable Coaxial cable VHF UHF CABLE Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to usually channel 3 or 4 and then use the cable box to switch channels Set up the TV remote control Program the remote control See Programming the Remote Control on to operate the cable box pages 49 50 Activate the remote control to Press SAT CABLE FUNCTION operate the cable box Switch the TV s input Press ANT to switch back and forth between the TV s VHF UHF scrambled between the cable box and channels and CABLE unscrambled inputs cable 18 Cable Box Only For best results use this connection if 0 Your cable company scrambles all channels which requires you Before connecting a cable to use a cable box box see About Using Q You do not have a VCR If you have a VCR see pages 22 and 24 CableCARD on page 15 With this connection you can Q Use the TV 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 To connect the cable box 1 Connect the CATV cable to the
31. e DVD player Control DVD functions with See Operating a DVD Player on page 60 the TV remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90 identify eguipment connected to the TV 34 Camcorder For easy connection of a camcorder the TV has front A V input jacks If you prefer however you can connect the camcorder to the TV s Using rear A V input jacks S VIDEO jacks See page 21 To connect a camcorder 1 Use A V cables to connect the camcorder s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks oe VIDEO 2 INPUT JLN S VIDEO Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc TV s L MONO audio jack Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the camcorder Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the camcorder input VIDEO 2 in the illustration Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90 identify equipment connected to the TV 35 Audio Receiver 36 For improved sound quality you may want to play the TV s audio through your stereo system To connect an audio system 1 Use an audio cable to connect the TV s audio output jacks to the audio receiver s line input jacks Cables are often color coded to connec
32. e TV FUNCTION The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which equipment the Buttons remote control is operating VCR DVD Press to have the remote control operate the VCR or DVD player SAT CABLE Press to have the remote control operate the satellite receiver or cable box TV Press to have the remote control operate the TV E TV SAT When the remote control is set to operate the satellite receiver press to switch between the satellite receiver s TV and SAT satellite inputs When the remote control is set to operate the TV press repeatedly to step through the Audio Effect options Also available in the Audio Menu For details see page 80 47 Button Description TV VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the TV s video inputs DISPLAY Press once to display the current channel number current time and channel label if set and other information Press again to turn Display off SCREEN MODE Press to toggle between the Screen Mode options For details on using Screen Mode see pages 55 57 Also available in the Screen Menu pages 82 83 0 9 O Press 0 9 to select a channel the channel changes after 3 seconds Press ENTER to ENTER change channels immediately Use the C button with 0 9 and ENTER buttons to select digital channels for example 2 1 For details on selecting digital channels see page 52 Press to display the program guide of your satellite program provider SE Press 4 gt to m
33. e a coaxial cable to connect the satellite receiver s VHF UHF output jack to the VCR s VHF UHF input jack 6 Usean A V cable to connect the satellite receiver s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks 7 Usean A V cable to connect the VCR s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks 8 Run Auto Program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 43 CATV cable 1 Splitter not supplied Satellite antenna 2 3 cable Coaxial cable 4 i Coaxial cable EE SATELLITE IN m 0 O VHF UHF LINE OUT Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc A V cable AUDIO R AUDIOL VIDEO LINE IN LINE OUT A V cable 7 30 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the satellite receiver Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input VIDEO 3 in the illustration Watch the VCR Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the input to which the VCR is connected VIDEO 1 in the illustration Set up the TV remote control If you have a non Sony VCR or satellite receiver you must program the to operate the satellite remote control See Programming the Remote Control on pages 49 50 receiver or VCR Activate the TV remote For the satellite receiver press SAT CABLE FUNCTION For the VCR pr
34. e eee nene 41 Removing the CableCARD nds zad k sauna ada ode kesau 42 Setting Up the Channel List cccccccccccccncensnessensneseenseesesensansnensnessensanens 43 Jemig ln OGG PR R R PO O P LO sonatar 43 Using the Remote Control Using the Features IAA nikita se usedne ce edit aka 45 Inserting BatterieS rr1rr sr011n sn11111sn 10010 anuani Kana KIKA SSS PE KAK KIKA KKK 45 Button DescripONS waa 46 Programming the Remote Control lt lt rr1111111sssss11111105ss 49 OV 6 PUT IAA 51 Wang TV IA 52 USING NE Program GUIDE sessioissa nanan na nies ueanivaintdiauienioans 53 Using Additional Program Guide Options 54 Using Screen Mode models KD 30 34XS955 OMY esscccssssssecescenssneeeeeees 55 Using Screen Mode models KD 36XS955 OMMy 11sscscccsssssseensccennsnsseeeees 57 Using Favorite Channels 1ssccccccssssseecscccenssseeceseeenssssecesseannsssesnsseaensnssesnses 58 Una ihe Channel Mi aseta 58 Using the Favorite Channels Guide eee 58 Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 59 AE Loon ooo o ooo odd 59 GF SH ir 8 SV O O E 59 Operating a Satellite Receiver eee ee eee eee een nen 59 OPER A4 AOS BOK tesa e cases EEE EEEE 60 Operating a DVD PA aa 60 Operating a DVD VCR Combination WA ia 60 Using the Memory Stick Viewer About Memory SUCK ossis EEEE Ea 61 FA MWA se E A E N E ROY EP OA 61 Memory Stick Compatibility z zao
35. ess control to operate the satellite VCR DVD FUNCTION receiver or VCR Control satellite receiverand See Operating a Satellite Receiver on page 59 and Operating a VCR on VCR functions with the TV page 59 remote control Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90 identify equipment connected to the TV 31 DVD Player with For best results use this connection if your DVD player has Component component video Y PB PR jacks Video Connectors To connect a DVD player with component video connectors 1 Use three separate component video cables to connect the DVD player s Y PB and PR jacks to the Y PB and PR jacks VIDEO 5 on the TV gt The Y PB and PR jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y CB and CR or Y B Y and R Y If so connect the cables to like colors 2 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player s audio output jacks to the TV s VIDEO 5 audio input jacks Component video cables LINE OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT R AUDIO1 L VIDEO Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red 2 white to white etc Audio cable 32 Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the DVD player Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input VIDEO 5 in the illustration Set up the TV remote control If you have a non Sony DVD player you must program the remote control to operate
36. gainst harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference with radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment O OU Installing L To prevent internal heat buildup do not block the ventilation openings d Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration d The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with hooks Do not attempt to remove the cord from these hooks Doing so could cause damage to the TV Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are provided on the fron
37. in fire or electric shock Always turn the set off when it is not to be used When the set is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet as a precaution against the possibility of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard Do not disconnect the antenna or the power cord during a heavy storm Lightning may strike while you are holding the cable or cord causing serious injury Turn off your TV and wait for the weather to improve Memory Stick To protect small children from injury from Memory Stick Media remove all Memory Stick media from the TV s Memory Stick slot and store it in a safe location when it is not in use Object and Liguid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the set through the cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liguid of any kind on the set Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards Do not place any objects especially heavy objects on top of the set The object may fall from the set causing injury Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it Do not use liguid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set If a snapping or popping sound from a TV set is continuous or freguent While the TV is
38. nto the TV screen These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty because they are the result of misuse Warning KD 34XS955 only The CRT in this product employs a protective film on the face This film must not be removed as it serves a safety function and removal will increase the risk of serious injury Note on Caption Vision This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with 15 119 of the FCC rules Note on Cleaning the TV Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine which might damage the finish of the cabinet Note to CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Use of this television receiver for other than private viewing of programs broadcast on UHF or VHF or transmitted by cable companies for the use of the general public may require authorization from the broadcaster cable company and or program owner NOTIFICATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection a
39. on The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the set and to protect it from overheating these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered L Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials UI Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface L Never place the set in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided Q Donot place the set near or over a radiator or heat register or where it is exposed to direct sunlight Power Cord Protection Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord and do not place the set where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse Antennas Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna is installed follow the precautions below An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National
40. ove the on screen cursor To select an item press When no menus are displayed pressing displays the Favorite Channels screen For more information about Favorite Channels see page 58 Press to display the Menu Press again to exit from the Menu For details see Using the Menus on page 77 CH Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold down either CH button 48 Programming the Remote Control If you have video eguipment 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 Manufacturer s Codes on page 50 and find the three digit code number for the manufacturer of your equipment If more than one code number is listed use the number listed first 2 Press CODE SET Press the VCR DVD FUNCTION or SAT CABLE FUNCTION button 4 Using the 0 9 buttons enter the three digit manufacturer s code number 5 Press the ENTER button UJ You must do step 5 within 10 seconds of step 4 or you must redo steps 2 through 5 0 ek O 5 or m3 6 To check if the code number works aim the TV s remote control at the equipment and press the POWER button that corresponds with th
41. ractive or advanced features such as video on demand or in some cases pay per view At this time these services reguire a bidirectional link which are only available through the use of a separate set top box CableCARD is currently a unidirectional device only and cannot provide these advanced services Check with your cable TV company for CableCARD service details limitations pricing and availability all of which are determined by your cable TV company not Sony For information on installing and activating CableCARD see Using CableCARD on page 41 15 Cable or Antenna Only 16 For best results use one of the following connections if you are connecting a cable or an antenna and you Q Do not need a cable box to unscramble channels If you have a cable box see pages 18 19 Q Donotintend to connect a VCR If you have a VCR see pages 22 and 24 The connection you choose depends on the cable type you have in your home as described below 75 ohm coaxial cable usually found in newer homes Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF Only or Tv TV combined J R VHF UHF coaxial ge VHF UHF Cable a coaxia m c cable CABLE 300 ohm twin lead cable usually found in older homes Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF Only or 300 ohm twin UHF Only or lead cable combined Z gt VHF UHF VHF UHF C Antenna connector not supplied 75 ohm coaxial and 300 ohm twin lead cable found in some home
42. ries 45 Button Descriptions 46 Programming the Remote Control 49 Inserting Batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the remote control 2 Insert two size AA R6 batteries supplied by matching the and terminals on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery cover fn Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an extended period Handle the remote control with care Avoid dropping it getting it wet placing it in direct sunlight near a heater or where the humidity is high 45 Button Descriptions 103403 E TOTITEJ RM Y 199 46 Button Description 1 MUTING Press to mute the sound Press again or press VOL to restore the sound ress to turn off all sony brand audio video equipment at once ay not function SYSTEM OFF P ffall S y b d audio vid q ip M y f with older Sony eguipment Does not function with DVD VCR combination unit TV VCR DVD Press to change the VHF UHF output of the VCR or DVD VCR combination unit Transport lt lt Rewind Buttons Play Record press together with B E Stop gt gt Fast forward Il Pause 4 JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two channels The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that was selected 5 ANT Press to switch between the sources connected to the TV
43. rom the flat picture tube This flat screen technology improves picture detail without distortion unlike conventional curved screens The FD Trinitron delivers outstanding image detail not only at the screen center but also at the corners so you can enjoy a bright clear picture from any location in a room Along with your new Trinitron TV the packing box contains a remote control and two AA R6 batteries These items are all you need to set up and use the TV Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include 4 Built in Digital Television Receiver You can watch digital television programs and enjoy the improved audio video quality offered by these programs With high definition signal reception you can watch TV signals broadcast in HDTV for the clearest possible broadcast picture Q CableCARD slot Provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted cable channels without the need for a set top box that will enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television The CableCARD which is provided by your cable TV company is inserted into the TV s rear panel CableCARD slot After the service is activated with your cable TV company the card replaces the need for a separate set top box Check with your cable TV company about CableCARD service details limitations pricing and availability For more information about CableCARD in this manual see pages 15 and 41
44. s Cable Type Connect As Shown VHF and UHF 75 ohm coaxial cable De VHF UHF U V mixer t not supplied 300 ohm twin lead cable Cable and Antenna Only Notes on Using This Connection To Do This Switch the TV s input between the cable and antenna For best results use this connection if you Q Have a cable and an antenna This is convenient if you are using a separate rooftop antenna to receive additional channels that are not provided by your cable company Q Do not have a cable box or VCR If you have a cable box see pages 18 to 19 If you have a VCR see pages 22 and 24 Cable Type Connect As Shown Cable TV CATV and Antenna Antenna cable Varunr ale CATV cable Do This Press ANT to switch back and forth between the TV s VHF UHF and CABLE inputs Cable Box and For best results use this connection if Cable Only Q Your cable company scrambles some channels such as premium channels which reguires you to use a cable box but does not scramble all channels Q You do not have a VCR If you have a VCR see pages 22 and 24 Before connecting a cable box see About Using leCARD 15 i i CableC hl as del With this connection you can Q Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV s VHF UHF input jack You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box see Programming the Remot
45. s and hold down either CHANNEL button Memory Stick insertion slot For details see Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick on page 64 When lit indicates that the Memory Stick is being read Do not remove the Memory Stick when the indicator is lit Blinks when the TV is turned on then shuts off when the picture is displayed If the LED blinks continuously this may indicate the TV needs service see Contacting Sony on page 97 When lit indicates one of the timers is set When the timer is set this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off For details see page 92 Receives IR signals from the TV s remote control Press to turn on and off the TV Rear Panel OUT C E VAR FIX N Ore s 13 Jack Description 1 VHF UHF RF input that connects to your VHF UHF antenna or cable box 2 S VIDEO IN 1 3 Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO S VIDEO provides better picture quality than either composite video 3 or VHF UHF 1 connections VIDEO IN 1 3 4 Connect to the composite A V output jacks on your VCR or other video VIDEO L MONO component A fourth component A V input jack VIDEO 2 is located on the front AUDIO R panel of the TV This video connection provides better picture quality than the VHF UHF 1 connection 4 MONITOR OUT Lets you record the program you are watching to a VCR When two VCRs are connected you can use the
46. t of this instruction manual and at the rear of the TV Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Note This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming A security card provided by your cable operator is required to view encrypted digital programming Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video on demand a cable operator s enhanced program guide and data enhanced television services may require the use of a set top box For more information call your local cable operator This television also includes a QAM demodulator which should allow you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to a cable service provider Availability of digital cable television programming in your area depends on the type of programming and signal provided by your cable service provider IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection please read these instructions completely and keep this manual for future reference Carefully observe and comply with all warnings cautions and instructions placed on the set or described in the operating instructions or service manual WARNING To guard against injury the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation use and servicing of the set Use
47. terface 7 Component video Pr S VIDEO S VIDEO 0 Ce o2 mj VIDEO Good Video Performance Composite video RF Coaxial L zx If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack shown at left you can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality compared to an A V cable Because 5 VIDEO carries only the video signal you also need to connect audio cables for sound as shown below Example of an S VIDEO Connection S VIDEO cable S VIDEO Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc Audio cable 21 VCR and Cable For best results use this connection if Your cable company does not require you to use a cable box To connect the VCR and cable 1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR s VHF UHF input jack Usi Sante jacks 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR s VHF UHF output jack See page 21 to the TV s CABLE jack 3 Usean A V cable to connect the VCR s A V output jacks to the TV s A V input jacks 4 Run Auto Program as described in Setting Up the Channel List on page 43 Coaxial cable AUDIO R AUDIOL VIDEO OUT II 1 LINE our N CATV cable Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc A V cable 22 Notes on Using This Connection
48. tors Connect red to red white to white Receiver 2 Using the TV s Audio Menu set the Speaker option to Off Then set the Audio Out option to Fixed or Variable depending on how you want to control the volume For details see Using the Audio Menu on page 80 3 Turn on the audio receiver and then set the receiver s line input to the jack into which you connected the TV DVI Eguipped Device Video Interface output use the following connection To connect a device that has DVI OUT If you have a device such as an HDTV receiver that has DVI Digital 1 Use an HDMI to DVI cable to connect the device s DVI OUT jack to the TV s HDMI IN jack 2 You can purchase HDMI cables or cable adapters at your local electronics store 2 Use an audio cable to connect the device s audio output jacks to the TV s HDMI analog audio input jacks HDMI to DVI cable 2 Audio cable Note on Using This Connection To Do This Do This Watch the DVI device Press TV VIDEO repeatedly to select the VIDEO 7 input Label video inputs to easily See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90 identify equipment connected to the TV 37 HDWMI Eguipped If you have a device such as an HDTV receiver that has a High Device Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI use the following connection To connect a device that has HDMI OUT 1 Use the HDMI cable that came
49. trademarks of SRS Labs Inc WOW and TruSurround technology are incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Manufactured under license from Dolby D Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby DIGITAL andthe double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Manufactured under license from BBE Sound Inc Licensed by BBE Sound Inc under USP4638258 5510752 and 5736897 BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound Inc This TV incorporates High Definition LI IT Multimedia Interface HDMI technology HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC CableCARD is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories Inc Wega FD Trinitron Steady Sound Digital Reality Creation CineMotion Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo MagicGate Super Fine Pitch MID Clear Edge ClearEdge VM and HD Detailer are trademarks of Sony Corporation Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overv EUY wai ka Bwana e sos Sauna aaa aaa waa aa sk 9 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega r rrrrerrrrrreseesess00000000 nenene n nn nn 9 PACK AC CON OM AA WANATWAA MATALA MA MWA bec hon 08k 9 KAA aa AA KAA VEDE P VVER ME EPO PN OVES T PO O OT P OT O 9 Setting Up the TV EFE wa aaa 11 POO UI Ti AC DOM GOO kase nauce a A EE ERER RS 11 TV Controls and ConnectorTS
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