FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference
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... ? Sony DCR products that are available to the cable system with no additional required component. How does a DCR television work? 2 A DCR product is another 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...
... ? Sony DCR products that are available to the cable system with no additional required component. How does a DCR television work? 2 A DCR product is another 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...
Operating Instructions
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4-102-728-21 (1) Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net KD-30XS955 I KD-34XS955 I KD-36XS955 Operating Instructions Printed in U.S.A. © 2004 Sony Corporation
4-102-728-21 (1) Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net KD-30XS955 I KD-34XS955 I KD-36XS955 Operating Instructions Printed in U.S.A. © 2004 Sony Corporation
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CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Warning (KD-34XS955 only) The CRT in a residential installation. NOTIFICATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with a soft, dry cloth. If this ...practical. Continuously watching the same program can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the rear of the TV with your Sony dealer regarding this product. Note on -demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may cause harmful interference with ...
CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Warning (KD-34XS955 only) The CRT in a residential installation. NOTIFICATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with a soft, dry cloth. If this ...practical. Continuously watching the same program can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the rear of the TV with your Sony dealer regarding this product. Note on -demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may cause harmful interference with ...
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... the Features Overview ...51 Watching TV 52 Using the Program Guide 53 Using Additional Program Guide Options 54 Using Screen Mode (models KD-30/34XS955 Only 55 Using Screen Mode (models KD-36XS955 Only 57 Using Favorite Channels 58 Using the Channel Menu 58 Using the Favorite Channels Guide 58 Using Other Equipment with...
... the Features Overview ...51 Watching TV 52 Using the Program Guide 53 Using Additional Program Guide Options 54 Using Screen Mode (models KD-30/34XS955 Only 55 Using Screen Mode (models KD-36XS955 Only 57 Using Favorite Channels 58 Using the Channel Menu 58 Using the Favorite Channels Guide 58 Using Other Equipment with...
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... ...77 Navigating Through Menus 77 Using the Video Menu 78 Using the Audio Menu 80 Using the Screen Menu (models KD-30/34XS955 Only 82 Using the Screen Menu (model KD-36XS955 Only 83 Using the Channel Menu 84 Using the Parent Menu 86 Using the Setup Menu 89 Using the Applications... Menu 92 Other Information Overview ...95 Glossary ...96 Contacting Sony 97 Troubleshooting 97 Remote Control 97 Channels 98 CableCARD 98 Memory Stick...
... ...77 Navigating Through Menus 77 Using the Video Menu 78 Using the Audio Menu 80 Using the Screen Menu (models KD-30/34XS955 Only 82 Using the Screen Menu (model KD-36XS955 Only 83 Using the Channel Menu 84 Using the Parent Menu 86 Using the Setup Menu 89 Using the Applications... Menu 92 Other Information Overview ...95 Glossary ...96 Contacting Sony 97 Troubleshooting 97 Remote Control 97 Channels 98 CableCARD 98 Memory Stick...
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... turn on using a CableCARD, Auto Program is being created. The Initial Setup screens appear when you correct tilt and vertical correction settings. When finished, press . 3 KD-30/34XS955 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. Using Initial Setup z For more to the picture. To start Auto Program, highlight Yes and then press . Auto Program...
... turn on using a CableCARD, Auto Program is being created. The Initial Setup screens appear when you correct tilt and vertical correction settings. When finished, press . 3 KD-30/34XS955 Only The Vertical Correction screen appears. Using Initial Setup z For more to the picture. To start Auto Program, highlight Yes and then press . Auto Program...
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Topic Watching TV Using the Program Guide Using Screen Mode (models KD-30/34XS955 Only) Using Screen Mode (models KD-36XS955 Only) Using Favorite Channels Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control Page 52 53 55 57 58 59 51 Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV.
Topic Watching TV Using the Program Guide Using Screen Mode (models KD-30/34XS955 Only) Using Screen Mode (models KD-36XS955 Only) Using Favorite Channels Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control Page 52 53 55 57 58 59 51 Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV.
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... Mode settings revert to Off. Bars are changed, set 4:3 Default to the 4:3 Default setting in the Screen Menu. SETUP SETUP SETUP Using Screen Mode (models KD-30/34XS955 Only) z You can also access the Screen Mode settings in its original size. Normal m SCREEN Full stretches the 4:3 picture horizontally, to fill the 16:9 screen...
... Mode settings revert to Off. Bars are changed, set 4:3 Default to the 4:3 Default setting in the Screen Menu. SETUP SETUP SETUP Using Screen Mode (models KD-30/34XS955 Only) z You can also access the Screen Mode settings in its original size. Normal m SCREEN Full stretches the 4:3 picture horizontally, to fill the 16:9 screen...
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...Move through the Menus Select an option to make 83 Screen Mode adjustments and select options from the Analog 16:9 and Digital 16:9 features. KD-36XS955 Only The Screen Menu allows you to the screen's vertical center and size. The Channel Menu allows you to change Select (confirm) changed...options for setting up a Favorite 84 Channel list, run the Auto Program function, label channels, and more. Navigating Through Menus To Do This ... KD-30/34XS955 Only The Screen Menu allows you control the viewing of the on your TV. The Parental Lock Menu lets you to make 82 Screen Mode...
...Move through the Menus Select an option to make 83 Screen Mode adjustments and select options from the Analog 16:9 and Digital 16:9 features. KD-36XS955 Only The Screen Menu allows you to the screen's vertical center and size. The Channel Menu allows you to change Select (confirm) changed...options for setting up a Favorite 84 Channel list, run the Auto Program function, label channels, and more. Navigating Through Menus To Do This ... KD-30/34XS955 Only The Screen Menu allows you control the viewing of the on your TV. The Parental Lock Menu lets you to make 82 Screen Mode...
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For 720p/1080i Select from : Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. Menus SETUP SETUP Using the Screen Menu (models KD-30/34XS955 Only) To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: 1. Press to change the picture size for 4:3 sources. The Screen Menu includes the following options: Option ...
For 720p/1080i Select from : Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. Menus SETUP SETUP Using the Screen Menu (models KD-30/34XS955 Only) To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: 1. Press to change the picture size for 4:3 sources. The Screen Menu includes the following options: Option ...
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... information (if the broadcaster offers this service). Set to select from several closed caption). Setup Menu for KD-30/34XS955 Selecting Setup Options Setup Menu for programs that are broadcast with closed caption modes (for KD-36XS955 The Setup Menu includes the following options: Option Caption Vision Info Banner Description Allows you to set...
... information (if the broadcaster offers this service). Set to select from several closed caption). Setup Menu for KD-30/34XS955 Selecting Setup Options Setup Menu for programs that are broadcast with closed caption modes (for KD-36XS955 The Setup Menu includes the following options: Option Caption Vision Info Banner Description Allows you to set...
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... to choose a correction between +7 and -7 and press . Press V or v to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. Option Label Video Inputs Tilt Correction Vertical Correction KD-30/34XS955 Only Language Menu Color Description Allows you to identify A/V equipment you want to the picture. z Normally, Tilt Correction and Vertical Correction only need to be...
... to choose a correction between +7 and -7 and press . Press V or v to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. Option Label Video Inputs Tilt Correction Vertical Correction KD-30/34XS955 Only Language Menu Color Description Allows you to identify A/V equipment you want to the picture. z Normally, Tilt Correction and Vertical Correction only need to be...
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... a a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio. 4:3 aspect ratio 16:9 aspect ratio Other SETUP SETUP component video Component video is the part of the frequency spectrum from 30 to bottom. KD-30/34XS955 models have a 4:3 aspect ratio; A process that demagnetizes the metal components in the TV monitor, which transmits each line from top to bottom. A unit of...
... a a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio. 4:3 aspect ratio 16:9 aspect ratio Other SETUP SETUP component video Component video is the part of the frequency spectrum from 30 to bottom. KD-30/34XS955 models have a 4:3 aspect ratio; A process that demagnetizes the metal components in the TV monitor, which transmits each line from top to bottom. A unit of...
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... measured diagonally) Actual CRT Size (picture measured diagonally) Speaker Output Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass FD Trinitron® tube 75 ohm external terminal for remote control 30 in (762 mm) 34 in (863.6 mm) 36 in (914.4 mm) 32 in (812...) Impedance (output): 2 kilohms Optical Rectangular PCMCIA Type I/II Remote Control AA (R6) Batteries KD-30XS955 KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 KD-30XS955 KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 7.5 W x 2 + 15 W subwoofer KD-30XS955 KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 KD-30XS955 KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 RM-Y199 2 supplied for VHF/UHF NTSC American TV Standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial) ATSC ...
... measured diagonally) Actual CRT Size (picture measured diagonally) Speaker Output Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass FD Trinitron® tube 75 ohm external terminal for remote control 30 in (762 mm) 34 in (863.6 mm) 36 in (914.4 mm) 32 in (812...) Impedance (output): 2 kilohms Optical Rectangular PCMCIA Type I/II Remote Control AA (R6) Batteries KD-30XS955 KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 KD-30XS955 KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 7.5 W x 2 + 15 W subwoofer KD-30XS955 KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 KD-30XS955 KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 RM-Y199 2 supplied for VHF/UHF NTSC American TV Standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial) ATSC ...
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Accessory Cables TV Stands Description Audio/Video Audio Component Video KD-30XS955 KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 Model Number VMC-810/820/830 HG RKC-515HG VMC-10/30 HG SU-30HX1 SU-34HX1 SU-36HX1 Other SETUP SETUP SETUP Other Info 104 Other Info Power Consumption Optional Accessories KD-30XS955 In Use: 220 W In Standby: 3 W In CableCARD Standby: 20 W KD-34XS955 In Use: 250 W In Standby: 3 W In CableCARD Standby: 20 W KD-36XS955 In Use: 270 W In Standby: 3 W In CableCARD Standby: 20 W Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Accessory Cables TV Stands Description Audio/Video Audio Component Video KD-30XS955 KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 Model Number VMC-810/820/830 HG RKC-515HG VMC-10/30 HG SU-30HX1 SU-34HX1 SU-36HX1 Other SETUP SETUP SETUP Other Info 104 Other Info Power Consumption Optional Accessories KD-30XS955 In Use: 220 W In Standby: 3 W In CableCARD Standby: 20 W KD-34XS955 In Use: 250 W In Standby: 3 W In CableCARD Standby: 20 W KD-36XS955 In Use: 270 W In Standby: 3 W In CableCARD Standby: 20 W Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Marketing Specifications
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... all other digital still cameras and camcorders will need to be formatted on these projectors. KD-30/34/36XS955 30" FD Trinitron® WEGA® Hi-Scan® TV Sony Electronics Inc. 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 For more information: http://www.sony.com/dn Features Video • Dynamic Focus™ Circuitry • Dynamic Picture™ Circuitry •...
... all other digital still cameras and camcorders will need to be formatted on these projectors. KD-30/34/36XS955 30" FD Trinitron® WEGA® Hi-Scan® TV Sony Electronics Inc. 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 For more information: http://www.sony.com/dn Features Video • Dynamic Focus™ Circuitry • Dynamic Picture™ Circuitry •...