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... TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the face. Doing so could void your area depends on the type of... the TV with your Sony dealer regarding this product employs a protective film on , the user is capable of fire or... energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Warning (KD-34XS955 only) The CRT in your authority to comply with a soft, dry cloth. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC...
... TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the face. Doing so could void your area depends on the type of... the TV with your Sony dealer regarding this product employs a protective film on , the user is capable of fire or... energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Warning (KD-34XS955 only) The CRT in your authority to comply with a soft, dry cloth. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC...
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... still fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Always turn the set off when it is operating, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician. Turn off . Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any objects, especially heavy objects...may fall , causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on top of the polarized plug by the manufacturer. Carefully observe and comply with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third...
... still fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Always turn the set off when it is operating, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician. Turn off . Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any objects, especially heavy objects...may fall , causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on top of the polarized plug by the manufacturer. Carefully observe and comply with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third...
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...indicates that has S VIDEO. SETUP SETUP SETUP 12 For details, see "Using the Menus" on , then shuts off when the picture is turned on page 77. Press repeatedly to the TV's video inputs. Press to scan through the video equipment connected to cycle through channels. For details,...Press Vv B b to the composite A/V output jacks on page 97). Press again to the S VIDEO OUT jack on and off . For details, see "Contacting Sony" on your camcorder or other video equipment. R MENU TV/VIDEO + VOLUME CHANNEL _ STD/DUO STAND BY TIMER POWER Item 1 S VIDEO VIDEO 2 INPUT 2...
...indicates that has S VIDEO. SETUP SETUP SETUP 12 For details, see "Using the Menus" on , then shuts off when the picture is turned on page 77. Press repeatedly to the TV's video inputs. Press to scan through the video equipment connected to cycle through channels. For details,...Press Vv B b to the composite A/V output jacks on page 97). Press again to the S VIDEO OUT jack on and off . For details, see "Contacting Sony" on your camcorder or other video equipment. R MENU TV/VIDEO + VOLUME CHANNEL _ STD/DUO STAND BY TIMER POWER Item 1 S VIDEO VIDEO 2 INPUT 2...
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...'s audio through your stereo system. TV Audio cable Cables are often color-coded to Off. For details, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 80. 3 Turn on how you may want to control the volume. Then set the Audio Out option to Fixed or Variable, depending on the audio receiver, and...
...'s audio through your stereo system. TV Audio cable Cables are often color-coded to Off. For details, see "Using the Audio Menu" on page 80. 3 Turn on how you may want to control the volume. Then set the Audio Out option to Fixed or Variable, depending on the audio receiver, and...
Operating Instructions
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... CableCARD slot. At this TV with your cable TV company) and activate the service, as indicator on same side as described below: 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Insert the CableCARD into the TV's rear panel CableCARD slot. Activating CableCARD Service Before you can use CableCARD service, you... cable TV company does not provide CableCARD service in your viewing area. ❑ You want to access your cable TV company - not Sony. CAUTION: Inserting the CableCARD incorrectly may be able to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. About Using CableCARD If you...
... CableCARD slot. At this TV with your cable TV company) and activate the service, as indicator on same side as described below: 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Insert the CableCARD into the TV's rear panel CableCARD slot. Activating CableCARD Service Before you can use CableCARD service, you... cable TV company does not provide CableCARD service in your viewing area. ❑ You want to access your cable TV company - not Sony. CAUTION: Inserting the CableCARD incorrectly may be able to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. About Using CableCARD If you...
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... to the lowest available channel. To install a different CableCARD, follow the instructions in the Applications Menu (see page 93). 3 Gently push the card into place. 4 Turn on the TV's CableCARD slot to release the card. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 42 After the CableCARD has acquired channels from your cable company. A representative..., contact your cable TV company. ✍ Once the CableCARD is removed, your TV will no longer decrypt digital cable TV programming services that require CableCARD. 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Push the eject button on the TV.
... to the lowest available channel. To install a different CableCARD, follow the instructions in the Applications Menu (see page 93). 3 Gently push the card into place. 4 Turn on the TV's CableCARD slot to release the card. SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 42 After the CableCARD has acquired channels from your cable company. A representative..., contact your cable TV company. ✍ Once the CableCARD is removed, your TV will no longer decrypt digital cable TV programming services that require CableCARD. 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Push the eject button on the TV.
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...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 CABLE input. When finished, press . 4 The next screen instructs you to select that you've connected... your cable/antenna. Using Initial Setup z For more to correct any tilt of receivable analog and digital channels. When finished, press . 3 KD-30/34XS955 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. To start Auto Program, highlight Yes and then press . You can choose a correction between +7 and...
...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 CABLE input. When finished, press . 4 The next screen instructs you to select that you've connected... your cable/antenna. Using Initial Setup z For more to correct any tilt of receivable analog and digital channels. When finished, press . 3 KD-30/34XS955 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. To start Auto Program, highlight Yes and then press . You can choose a correction between +7 and...
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...through the available Digital Reality Creation modes: Interlaced, Progressive, CineMotion. To cancel press until the TV displays the time in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the TV to clear Favorite Channels (see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 61...Sony equipment. qd POWER Buttons VCR/DVD: Press to jump back and forth between the satellite receiver's TV and SAT (satellite) inputs. TV: Press to cycle through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro. Does not function with N) x Stop M Fast forward X Pause 4 JUMP Press to turn...
...through the available Digital Reality Creation modes: Interlaced, Progressive, CineMotion. To cancel press until the TV displays the time in minutes (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90) that you want the TV to clear Favorite Channels (see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 61...Sony equipment. qd POWER Buttons VCR/DVD: Press to jump back and forth between the satellite receiver's TV and SAT (satellite) inputs. TV: Press to cycle through the available video picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro. Does not function with N) x Stop M Fast forward X Pause 4 JUMP Press to turn...
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... Channels screen. (For more information about Favorite Channels, see page 52. SETUP Button qh TV/VIDEO qj DISPLAY qk SCREEN MODE ql 0 - 9 ENTER w; Press to turn Display off. Press ENTER to move the on selecting digital channels, see page 58.) ws MENU wd CH +/- Press Vv B b to change channels immediately. Press...
... Channels screen. (For more information about Favorite Channels, see page 52. SETUP Button qh TV/VIDEO qj DISPLAY qk SCREEN MODE ql 0 - 9 ENTER w; Press to turn Display off. Press ENTER to move the on selecting digital channels, see page 58.) ws MENU wd CH +/- Press Vv B b to change channels immediately. Press...
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...'s code number. 5 Press the ENTER button. ✍ You must do step 5 within 10 seconds of your equipment. (If more 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 "...
...'s code number. 5 Press the ENTER button. ✍ You must do step 5 within 10 seconds of your equipment. (If more 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 "...
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..., to analog channels, press 0-9 and then ENTER. For details, see pages 45-50. SETUP Features SETUP SETUP 52 Press DISPLAY again to turn Display off the TV Tune directly to alternate between the current channel and the last channel tuned. Adjust the volume Press VOL +/- Switch the TV...unmute) Alternate back and forth between two channels Press JUMP The TV alternates between sources sources connected to the TV's connected to operate the TV Turn on page 77. Switch the TV's input to the VCR, DVD player, or other information) number, current time, and channel label (if...
..., to analog channels, press 0-9 and then ENTER. For details, see pages 45-50. SETUP Features SETUP SETUP 52 Press DISPLAY again to turn Display off the TV Tune directly to alternate between the current channel and the last channel tuned. Adjust the volume Press VOL +/- Switch the TV...unmute) Alternate back and forth between two channels Press JUMP The TV alternates between sources sources connected to the TV's connected to operate the TV Turn on page 77. Switch the TV's input to the VCR, DVD player, or other information) number, current time, and channel label (if...
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... playback (release to resume normal playback) To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the VCR Turn on/off Select a channel Change channels Back to operate the satellite receiver Turn on page 49. You must program the remote control the first time you use it. Activate the remote ...GUIDE MENU V v B b Features SETUP SETUP 59 Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to operate non-Sony equipment (and Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) Do This ... To Do This ... SETUP SETUP SETUP Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control All ...
... playback (release to resume normal playback) To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the VCR Turn on/off Select a channel Change channels Back to operate the satellite receiver Turn on page 49. You must program the remote control the first time you use it. Activate the remote ...GUIDE MENU V v B b Features SETUP SETUP 59 Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to operate non-Sony equipment (and Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) Do This ... To Do This ... SETUP SETUP SETUP Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control All ...
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...SAT/CABLE POWER 0-9, ENTER CH +/JUMP To Do This ... Press Activate the remote control VCR/DVD FUNCTION to operate the DVD/VCR Turn on/off Play Stop Pause Step through different tracks of the disc Step through different chapters of a video disc Select tracks directly Display ...the DVD menu Move highlight (cursor) Select item VCR/DVD POWER N x X M to step forward or m to step backward CH+ to operate the DVD Turn on /off Select a channel Change channels Back to move cursor), ENTER MENU Vv B b SELECT To Do This ... or 0-9, ENTER (using tuner) CH +/- (during playback V ...
...SAT/CABLE POWER 0-9, ENTER CH +/JUMP To Do This ... Press Activate the remote control VCR/DVD FUNCTION to operate the DVD/VCR Turn on/off Play Stop Pause Step through different tracks of the disc Step through different chapters of a video disc Select tracks directly Display ...the DVD menu Move highlight (cursor) Select item VCR/DVD POWER N x X M to step forward or m to step backward CH+ to operate the DVD Turn on /off Select a channel Change channels Back to move cursor), ENTER MENU Vv B b SELECT To Do This ... or 0-9, ENTER (using tuner) CH +/- (during playback V ...
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... Thumbnails of the files stored on the Memory Stick. Indicates that the photo has an associated voice memo. SETUP SETUP Using the Memory Stick Index Turn on the TV and insert a Memory Stick that contains the photo or movie files you want to be changed or deleted. For details, see "Protect...
... Thumbnails of the files stored on the Memory Stick. Indicates that the photo has an associated voice memo. SETUP SETUP Using the Memory Stick Index Turn on the TV and insert a Memory Stick that contains the photo or movie files you want to be changed or deleted. For details, see "Protect...
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SETUP Features Memory Stick SETUP 76 Label Area ❑ To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not turn off the TV or remove Memory Stick media from the insertion slot while data is being read (as near a heater or inside a hot car) ❑ ...
SETUP Features Memory Stick SETUP 76 Label Area ❑ To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not turn off the TV or remove Memory Stick media from the insertion slot while data is being read (as near a heater or inside a hot car) ❑ ...
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... button on the remote control. Press to Off. Press to stabilize the volume. Off Select to TruSurround or Simulated. To use Steady Sound, set to turn off Steady Sound. ✍ The Steady Sound option is not available (it is grayed out) if the Effect option is available only with analog programs...
... button on the remote control. Press to Off. Press to stabilize the volume. Off Select to TruSurround or Simulated. To use Steady Sound, set to turn off Steady Sound. ✍ The Steady Sound option is not available (it is grayed out) if the Effect option is available only with analog programs...
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... the remote control when in the Audio Menu. Fixed The TV's speakers are turned off, but the volume output from your audio system can be controlled by the TV's remote control. To restore the factory default settings for Treble, ...'s remote control to adjust the volume through your external audio system speakers. SETUP SETUP SETUP Menus Menus 81 Menus Option Description Speaker On Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through your audio system. Variable The TV's speakers are...
... the remote control when in the Audio Menu. Fixed The TV's speakers are turned off, but the volume output from your audio system can be controlled by the TV's remote control. To restore the factory default settings for Treble, ...'s remote control to adjust the volume through your external audio system speakers. SETUP SETUP SETUP Menus Menus 81 Menus Option Description Speaker On Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through your audio system. Variable The TV's speakers are...
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Press to manually turn on the remote control. For more details, see page 57. ✍ In some cases, wide-screen programs will be shown in aspect ratios that the .... For details, see page 101. Pan-n-Scan The left and right edges fit the 4:3 screen. Select from your 16:9 screen. Using the Screen Menu (model KD-36XS955 Only) To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: 1. Letterbox The picture is made smaller so that require the display of bars at the...
Press to manually turn on the remote control. For more details, see page 57. ✍ In some cases, wide-screen programs will be shown in aspect ratios that the .... For details, see page 101. Pan-n-Scan The left and right edges fit the 4:3 screen. Select from your 16:9 screen. Using the Screen Menu (model KD-36XS955 Only) To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: 1. Letterbox The picture is made smaller so that require the display of bars at the...
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..." your TV's channel setting to 2-6 (VHF/UHF input) and use the cable box or satellite receiver to change channels. SETUP SETUP Menus Menus 84 Off Turns off Channel Fix. 2-6 "Fix" your TV's channel setting to C2-C6 (CABLE input) and use the cable box or satellite receiver to the A/V input jacks... z If you can run Auto Program for the CABLE input. Add Select to confirm the selection. Video 1 Use this setting if you set up to 30 minutes to select To change channels. Press to complete. Press to add digital channels.
..." your TV's channel setting to 2-6 (VHF/UHF input) and use the cable box or satellite receiver to change channels. SETUP SETUP Menus Menus 84 Off Turns off Channel Fix. 2-6 "Fix" your TV's channel setting to C2-C6 (CABLE input) and use the cable box or satellite receiver to the A/V input jacks... z If you can run Auto Program for the CABLE input. Add Select to confirm the selection. Video 1 Use this setting if you set up to 30 minutes to select To change channels. Press to complete. Press to add digital channels.
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..., see "Lost password" on the remote control to help simplify the rating selection. The Parent Menu includes the following options: Option Description Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on/off and select a Child rating system Parental lock is the first time you should select Child, Youth, or Young Adult to enter a four...
..., see "Lost password" on the remote control to help simplify the rating selection. The Parent Menu includes the following options: Option Description Parental Lock Off Turn ratings on/off and select a Child rating system Parental lock is the first time you should select Child, Youth, or Young Adult to enter a four...