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Operating Instructions

© 2004 Sony Corporation

Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net Printed in U.S.A.

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to

rain or moisture.

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 onto 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

against 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.

Installing

❑To prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the ventilation

openings.

❑Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a place

subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.

❑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 front 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.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,

NE PAS OUVRIR

ATTENTION

CAUTION

PRECAUCION

RIESGO DE CHOQUE 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 QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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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

Power Sources

This set should be operated only from the type

of power source indicated on the serial/model

plate. If you are not sure of the type of electrical

power supplied to your home, consult your

dealer or local power company. For those sets

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 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 Liquid 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

liquid 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 liquid

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 frequent while the TV is 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.

Water and Moisture

Do not use power-line operated sets near

water — for example, near a bathtub,

washbowl, 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.

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Ventilation

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.

❑Never cover the slots and openings with a

cloth or other materials.

❑Never block the slots and openings by

placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug or other

similar surface.

❑Never place the set in a confined space, such

as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless

proper ventilation is provided.

❑Do not 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 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

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 Requiring Service

Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified

service personnel under the following conditions:

❑When the power cord or plug

is damaged or frayed.

❑If liquid has been spilled into

the set or objects have fallen into the

product.

❑If the set has been exposed to rain or

water.

❑If the set has been subject to excessive

shock by being dropped, or the cabinet

has been damaged.

❑If 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

require extensive work by a qualified

technician to restore the set to normal

operation.

❑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

opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous

voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to

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.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or

other hazards.

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the

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

result in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified

service technician to dispose of the set.

Ground clamp

Antenna lead-in wire

Antenna discharge unit

Grounding conductors

Ground clamps

Power service grounding electrode

NEC: National Electrical Code

Electric service

(NEC Section 810-20)

system (NEC Art 250 Part H)

equipment (NEC Section 810-21)

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Trademark Information

WOW, TruSurround and the symbol are trademarks of SRS

Labs, Inc. WOW and TruSurround technology are incorporated

under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby

and the 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

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.

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Contents

Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Overview .......................................................................................................9

Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega ............................................................... 9

Package Contents..............................................................................9

Features ............................................................................................9

Setting Up the TV

Overview .....................................................................................................11

About the AC Power Cord...............................................................11

TV Controls and Connectors.......................................................................12

Front Panel .....................................................................................12

Rear Panel .......................................................................................13

Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna.................................15

About Using CableCARD .................................................................15

Cable or Antenna Only ....................................................................16

Cable and Antenna Only .................................................................17

Cable Box and Cable Only ...............................................................18

Cable Box Only ................................................................................19

Connecting Optional Equipment ...............................................................20

Making Video Connections..............................................................21

About Using S VIDEO ......................................................................21

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 Connectors...............................32

DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors .............................34

Camcorder ......................................................................................35

Audio Receiver ................................................................................36

DVI-Equipped Device .......................................................................37

HDMI-Equipped Device ....................................................................38

Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector .................................39

Using the CONTROL S Feature ...................................................................40

Using CableCARD ........................................................................................41

About Using CableCARD .................................................................41

Activating CableCARD Service .........................................................41

Removing the CableCARD ...............................................................42

Setting Up the Channel List .......................................................................43

Using Initial Setup............................................................................43

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Other Info SETUP WelcomeSETUP SETUPSETUP

Using the Remote Control

Overview .....................................................................................................45

Inserting Batteries.......................................................................................45

Button Descriptions ....................................................................................46

Programming the Remote Control ............................................................49

Using 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 Your TV Remote Control...........................59

All Equipment..................................................................................59

Operating a VCR .............................................................................59

Operating a Satellite Receiver ..........................................................59

Operating a Cable Box.....................................................................60

Operating a DVD Player ...................................................................60

Operating a DVD/VCR Combination Unit .........................................60

Using the Memory Stick Viewer

About Memory Stick ...................................................................................61

Features ..........................................................................................61

Memory Stick Compatibility .............................................................62

Memory Stick Functionality ..............................................................62

File Compatibility .............................................................................63

Trademark Information ....................................................................63

Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick ..................................................64

Inserting a Memory Stick .................................................................64

Removing a Memory Stick ...............................................................65

Using the Memory Stick Index ...................................................................66

Using the Memory Stick Index .........................................................67

Viewing Photos ...........................................................................................68

Photo Controls ................................................................................68

Photo Menu Bar Options .................................................................69

Using Zoom and Pan .......................................................................70

Using Rotate....................................................................................70

Playing Movies ............................................................................................71

Movie Controls................................................................................71

Movie Menu Bar Options.................................................................72

Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options ....................................................73

Slide Show Menu Options ...............................................................73

Contents Menu Options ..................................................................74

Memory Stick Menu ........................................................................74

Notes on Using Memory Stick Media ........................................................75

About DCF File Names .....................................................................75

Memory Stick Precautions................................................................76

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Welcome SETUP Other InfoSETUP SETUPSETUP

Using the Menus

Overview .....................................................................................................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 ..................................................................................99

Audio ............................................................................................100

Video ............................................................................................101

General ......................................................................................... 101

Specifications ............................................................................................103

Optional Accessories......................................................................104

Index ..........................................................................................................105

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Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega

Overview

This chapter describes the contents of the package in which the TV is

shipped and provides an overview of the features of your Wega TV.

Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega

The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by

outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-to-

corner detail.

You will recognize the superiority of Wega technology almost

immediately. The first thing you will probably notice is minimal glare

from 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.

Package Contents 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.

Features Some of the features that you will enjoy with your new TV include:

❑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.

❑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.)

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SETUP SETUP WelcomeSETUP SETUPSETUP

❑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 quality

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

equivalent, while doubling the number of vertical and horizontal

lines. This results in four times the density for quality 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 (HD1080i, 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 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.

Introducing

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Setting Up the TV

Overview

This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV.

About the AC

Power Cord

The AC power cord is attached to the rear of the TV with a hook. Use

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.

Topic Page(s)

TV Controls and Connectors 12-14

Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna 15-19

Connecting Optional Equipment

VCR and Cable

VCR and Cable Box

Two VCRs for Tape Editing

Satellite Receiver

Satellite Receiver and VCR

DVD Player with Component Video Connectors

DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors

Camcorder

Audio Receiver

DVI-Equipped Device

HDMI-Equipped Device

22

24

26

28

30

32

34

35

36

37

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

✍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

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SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SetupSETUP

TV Controls and Connectors

Front Panel

Item Description

1S 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).

2VIDEO/L(MONO)-AUDIO-R

VIDEO 2 INPUT

Connects to the composite A/V output jacks on your camcorder or other video

equipment.

3MENU Press to display the Menu. Press again to exit from the Menu. For details, see

“Using the Menus” on page 77.

4Vv B b Press Vv B b to move the TV’s on-screen cursor.

5Press to select an item in the TV’s Menu.

6Press to display the Memory Stick Menu. For details, see “Using the Memory

Stick Viewer” on page 61.

7TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV’s

video inputs.

8-VOLUME + Press to adjust the volume.

9-CHANNEL+ Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and

hold down either CHANNEL button.

0PRO STD/DUO Memory Stick insertion slot. For details, see “Inserting and Removing a Memory

Stick” on page 64.

qa Memory Stick LED When lit, indicates that the Memory Stick is being read. (Do not remove the

Memory Stick when the indicator is lit.)

qs TIMER/STAND BY LED 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.

qf Infrared Receiver (IR) Receives IR signals from the TV’s remote control.

qg POWER Press to turn on and off the TV.

S VIDEO

VOLUME

STAND BY

TIMER

POWER

VIDEO L(MONO) – AUDIO – R

VIDEO 2 INPUT

CHANNEL

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SETUP Setup SETUPSETUP SETUPSETUP

Rear Panel

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SETUP SETUP SETUPSETUP SetupSETUP

Jack Description

1VHF/UHF RF input that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable box.

2S 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.

3VIDEO IN 1/3/4

VIDEO/L(MONO)

-AUDIO-R

Connect to the composite A/V output jacks on your VCR or other video

component. A fourth component A/V input jack (VIDEO 2) is located on the front

panel of the TV. This video connection provides better picture quality than the

VHF/UHF (1) connection.

4MONITOR OUT Lets you record the program you are watching to a VCR. When two VCRs are

connected, you can use the 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).

5AUDIO 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.

6HD/DVD IN 5/6

(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

Connect to your DVD player’s or digital set-top box’s component video (Y, PB, PR)

and audio (L/R) jacks. Component video provides better picture quality than 1,

2, or 3).

7CONTROL S

IN/OUT

Allows the TV to receive (IN) and send (OUT) remote control signals to other Sony

infrared-controlled audio or video equipment that has the CONTROL S function.

8HDMI

(VIDEO 7 IN)

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.

9DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL

OUTPUT

(DOLBY DIGITAL PCM)

Connect to the optical audio input of an audio component that is Dolby* Digital and

PCM compatible.

0CableCARD 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 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.

qa Cable RF input that connects to your cable signal.

* Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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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 a VCR

❑See the connections described on pages 22 and 24.

If You Are Connecting See Page

Cable or Antenna Only

❏No cable box or VCR

16

Cable and Antenna Only

❏No cable box or VCR

17

Cable Box and Cable Only

❏Cable box unscrambles only some

channels (usually premium channels)

❏No VCR

18

Cable Box Only

❏Cable box unscrambles all channels

❏No VCR

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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 CableCARD instead — except in the following

circumstances:

❑Your cable TV company does not provide CableCARD service in your viewing area.

❑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 require 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.

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Cable or Antenna

Only

For best results, use one of the following connections if you are connecting a

cable or an antenna and you:

❑Do not need a cable box to unscramble channels. (If you have a

cable box, see pages 18-19.)

❑Do not intend 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

combined

VHF/UHF

Cable

300-ohm twin lead cable (usually found in older homes)

Cable Type Connect As Shown

VHF Only or

UHF Only or

combined

VHF/UHF

75-ohm coaxial and 300-ohm twin lead cable (found in some homes)

Cable Type Connect As Shown

VHF and UHF

75-ohm

VHF/UHF

coaxial

cable

TV

75-ohm

CABLE

coaxial

cable

TV

300-ohm twin

lead cable

Antenna connector

VHF/UHF

(not supplied)

TV

75-o

h

m

VHF/UHF

coaxial cable

300-ohm twin

lead cable

U/V mixer

(not supplied)

TV

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Cable and Antenna

Only

For best results, use this connection if you:

❑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.)

❑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.)

Notes on Using This Connection

Cable Type Connect As Shown

Cable TV (CATV)

and Antenna Antenna cable CATV cable

To Do This ... Do This ...

Switch the TV’s input

between the cable and

antenna

Press ANT to switch back and forth between the TV’s VHF/UHF and CABLE

inputs.

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Cable Box and

Cable Only

For best results, use this connection if:

❑Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium

channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not

scramble all channels.

❑You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 22 and 24.)

With this connection you can:

❑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 Remote Control” on page 49.)

❑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.)

Notes on Using This Connection

Before connecting a cable

box, see “About Using

CableCARD” on page 15.

CABLE

VHF/UHF

Coaxial cable

CATV cable

Cable box

Coaxial cable

Coaxial cable

Splitter

TV

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

to operate the cable box

Program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on

pages 49-50.

Activate the remote control to

operate the cable box

Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION.

Switch the TV’s input

between the cable box and

cable

Press ANT to switch back and forth between the TV’s VHF/UHF (scrambled

channels) and CABLE (unscrambled) inputs.

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Cable Box Only For best results, use this connection if:

❑Your cable company scrambles all channels, which requires you

to use a cable box.

❑You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 22 and 24.)

With this connection you can:

❑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

1Connect the CATV cable to the cable box’s input jack.

2Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box’s output jack to the

TV’s VHF/UHF jack.

3Run Auto Program, as described in “Setting Up the Channel List”

on page 43.

Notes on Using This Connection

Before connecting a cable

box, see “About Using

CableCARD” on page 15.

12

OUT

IN

VHF/UHF

cable

CATV Coaxial cable TV

Cable box

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

to operate the cable box

Program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on

pages 49.

Activate the remote control to

operate the cable box

Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION.

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Connecting Optional Equipment

Use the directions in this section to connect the following optional

equipment:

If You Are Connecting See Page

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

Connectors

32

DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio

Connectors

34

Camcorder 35

Audio Receiver 36

DVI-Equipped Device 37

HDMI-Equipped Device 38

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Making Video

Connections

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.

About Using

SVIDEO

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 S VIDEO carries only the video signal, you also need

to connect audio cables for sound, as shown below.

Example of an S VIDEO Connection

Best Video Performance

HDMI (High-Definition

Multimedia Interface)

Component video

S VIDEO

Composite video

RF/Coaxial

Good Video Performance

Audio cable

S VIDEO

cable

TV

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red,

white to white, etc.

Equipment with S VIDEO

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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

1Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF input jack.

2Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR’s VHF/UHF output jack

to the TV’s CABLE jack.

3Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR’s A/V output jacks to the

TV’s A/V input jacks.

4Run Auto Program, as described in “Setting Up the Channel List”

on page 43.

Using

S VIDEO jacks?

See page 21.

CATV cable

Coaxial cable

A/V cable

TV

VCR

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red,

white to white, etc.

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Notes on Using This Connection

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

to operate the VCR

If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See

“Programming the Remote Control” on pages 49-50.

Activate the TV remote

control to operate the VCR

Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION.

Control VCR functions with

the TV remote control

See “Operating a VCR” on page 59.

Label video inputs to easily

identify equipment connected

to the TV

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90.

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VCR and Cable Box For best results, use this connection if:

❑Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium

channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not

scramble all channels.

With this connection you can:

❑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.)

❑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.)

❑Record channels coming through the cable box and channels

coming directly into the TV.

To connect a VCR and cable box, you need:

❑A splitter, which is a small, inexpensive device that you can

purchase at your local electronics store.

❑Four coaxial cables.

❑Two A/V cables or two S VIDEO cable with audio cables.

To connect the VCR and cable box

1Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter.

2Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the splitter’s two output

jacks to the TV’s CABLE jack.

3Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter’s other output jack to

the cable box’s input jack.

4Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box’s output jack to the

VCR’s RF input jack.

5Use an A/V cable to connect the cable box’s A/V output jacks to

the TV’s A/V input jacks.

6Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR’s A/V output jacks to the

TV’s A/V input jacks.

7Run Auto Program, as described in “Setting Up the Channel List”

on page 43.

Before connecting a cable

box, see “About Using

CableCARD” on page 15.

Using

S VIDEO jacks?

See page 21.

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Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

Watch cable (unscrambled)

channels

Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input (CABLE in the

illustration).

Watch cable box (scrambled)

channels

Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable box input (VIDEO 3 in the

illustration). Use the cable box to change channels.

Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the

illustration).

Set up the TV remote control

to operate the cable box or

VCR

If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See

“Programming the Remote Control” on pages 49-50.

Activate the remote control to

operate the cable box or VCR

For the cable box, press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. For the VCR, press VCR/DVD

FUNCTION.

Control specific cable box and

VCR functions with the TV

remote control

See “Operating a Cable Box” on page 60 and “Operating a VCR” on page 59.

Label video inputs to easily

identify equipment connected

to the TV

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 85.

CATV

Coaxial

cable

A/V cable

cable

Splitter

(not supplied)

Coaxial

cable

TV

Cable box

VCR

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red,

white to white, etc.

A/V cable

Coaxial

cable

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Two VCRs for Tape

Editing

Connecting two VCRs lets you record from one VCR to the other. By

connecting them as shown below, you can view (monitor) what is

being recorded.

To connect two VCRs for tape editing

1Use an A/V cable to connect the playback VCR’s A/V output

jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks.

2Use an A/V cable to connect the recording VCR’s A/V input

jacks to the TV’s MONITOR OUT jacks.

Using

S VIDEO jacks?

See page 21.

A/V cable A/V cable

TV

Playback VCR Recording VCR

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red,

white to white, etc.

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Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ... Do This ...

View (monitor) what is being

recorded

Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the

illustration above).

Set up the TV remote control

to operate the VCR(s)

If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See

“Programming the Remote Control” on pages 49-50.

Activate the TV remote

control to operate the VCR(s)

Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION.

Control VCR functions with

the TV remote control

See “Operating a VCR” on page 59.

Label video inputs to easily

identify equipment connected

to the TV

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90.

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Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver

1Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s

satellite input jack.

2Use an A/V cable to connect the satellite receiver’s A/V output

jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks.

3Connect a CATV cable from your cable or antenna to the TV’s

CABLE jack.

4Run Auto Program, as described in “Setting Up the Channel List”

on page 43.

Using

S VIDEO jacks?

See page 21.

Satellite antenna

cable

A/V cable

CATV cable

TV

Satellite receiver

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red,

white to white, etc.

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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

satellite receiver

If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program

the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control”

on pages 49-50.

Activate the TV remote control to operate

the satellite receiver

Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION.

Control satellite receiver functions with the

TV remote control

See “Operating a Satellite Receiver” on page 59.

Label video inputs to easily identify

equipment connected to the TV

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90.

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Satellite Receiver

and VCR

To connect a satellite receiver and VCR

1Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter.

2Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the splitter’s two output

jacks to the TV’s CABLE jack.

3Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter’s other output jack to

the satellite receiver’s VHF/UHF input jack.

4Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s

satellite input jack.

5Use a coaxial cable to connect the satellite receiver’s VHF/UHF

output jack to the VCR’s VHF/UHF input jack.

6Use an A/V cable to connect the satellite receiver’s A/V output

jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks.

7Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR’s A/V output jacks to the

TV’s A/V input jacks.

8Run Auto Program, as described in “Setting Up the Channel List”

on page 43.

Using

S VIDEO jacks?

See page 21.

7

A/V cable

Coaxial

cable

cable

Satellite antenna

cable

CATV

TV

VCR

Satellite receiver

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red,

white to white, etc.

Coaxial

cable

Coaxial

cable

A/V cable

Splitter

(not supplied)

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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

to operate the satellite

receiver or VCR

If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the

remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 49-50.

Activate the TV remote

control to operate the satellite

receiver or VCR

For the satellite receiver, press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION. For the VCR, press

VCR/DVD FUNCTION.

Control satellite receiver and

VCR functions with the TV

remote control

See “Operating a Satellite Receiver” on page 59 and “Operating a VCR” on

page 59.

Label video inputs to easily

identify equipment connected

to the TV

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90.

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DVD Player with

Component

Video Connectors

For best results, use this connection if your DVD player has

component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks.

To connect a DVD player with component video connectors

1Use 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.

2

Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player’s audio output

jacks to the TV’s VIDEO 5 audio input jacks.

✍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.

Component video cables

Audio cable

TV

DVD player

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red,

white to white, etc.

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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

to operate the DVD player

If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control.

See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 49-50.

Activate the TV remote

control to operate the DVD

player

Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION.

Control DVD functions with

the TV remote control

See “Operating a DVD Player” on page 60.

Label video inputs to easily

identify equipment connected

to the TV

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90.

✍You cannot record the signal from any equipment connected into the Y, PB,

PR jacks.

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DVD Player with

S VIDEO and Audio

Connectors

Use this connection if your DVD player does not have component

video (Y, PB, PR) jacks.

To connect a DVD player with A/V connectors

1Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player’s audio output

jacks to the TV’s audio input jacks.

2Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player’s S VIDEO

jack to the TV’s S VIDEO jack.

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

to operate the DVD player

If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control.

See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 49-50.

Activate the TV remote

control to operate the DVD

player

Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION.

Control DVD functions with

the TV remote control

See “Operating a DVD Player” on page 60.

Label video inputs to easily

identify equipment connected

to the TV

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90.

Audio cable

S VIDEO

cable

TV

DVD player

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red,

white to white, etc.

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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

rear A/V input jacks.

To connect a camcorder

1Use A/V cables to connect the camcorder’s A/V output jacks to

the TV’s A/V input jacks.

If you have a mono camcorder, connect its audio output jack to the

TV’s L MONO audio jack.

Notes on Using This Connection

Using

S VIDEO jacks?

See page 21.

S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) – AUDIO – R

VIDEO 2 INPUT

To A/V output

TV

Camcorder

A/V cable

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red,

white to white, etc.

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

identify equipment connected

to the TV

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90.

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Audio Receiver For improved sound quality, you may want to play the TV’s audio

through your stereo system.

To connect an audio system

1Use an audio cable to connect the TV’s audio output jacks to the

audio receiver’s line input jacks.

2Using 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.

3Turn on the audio receiver, and then set the receiver’s line input

to the jack into which you connected the TV.

To line input

Audio cable

TV

Receiver

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors.

Connect red to red,

white to white.

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DVI-Equipped

Device

If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has DVI (Digital

Video Interface) output, use the following connection.

To connect a device that has DVI OUT:

1Use an HDMI-to-DVI cable to connect the device’s DVI OUT jack

to the TV’s HDMI IN jack.

2Use an audio cable to connect the device’s audio output jacks to

the TV’s HDMI analog audio input jacks.

Note on Using This Connection

✍You can purchase HDMI cables (or cable adapters) at your local electronics

store.

To Do This ... Do This ...

Watch the DVI device Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VIDEO 7 input.

Label video inputs to easily

identify equipment connected

to the TV

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90.

TV

HDTV Receiver

HDMI-to-DVI cable

Audio cable

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HDMI-Equipped

Device

If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has a High-

Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), use the following

connection.

To connect a device that has HDMI OUT:

1Use the HDMI cable that came with your device to connect the

device’s HDMI OUT jack to the TV’s HDMI IN jack.

Note on Using This Connection

✍HDMI cables transmit both audio and video signals. (Separate audio cables

are not necessary.) You can purchase HDMI cables at your local electronics

store.

To Do This ... Do This ...

Watch the HDMI device Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VIDEO 7 input.

Label video inputs to easily

identify equipment connected

to the TV

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90.

TV

HDTV Receiver

HDMI cable

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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.

❑Using an optical cable, connect the TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO

OPTICAL output jack to the device’s audio optical input jack.

Audio Amplifier

TV

Optical audio cable

✍Because all equipment 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.

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Using the CONTROL S Feature

CONTROL S allows you to control your system and other Sony

equipment with one remote control. In 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 equipment, 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 equipment.

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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.

Activating

CableCARD Service

Before you can use CableCARD service, you need to insert the

CableCARD (supplied by your cable TV company) and activate the

service, as described below:

1Turn off the TV.

2Insert the CableCARD into the TV’s CableCARD slot.

CAUTION: Inserting the CableCARD incorrectly may result in permanent

damage to the card and the TV.

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 CableCARD instead — except in the following

circumstances:

❑Your cable TV company does not provide CableCARD service in your viewing area.

❑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 require 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.

Top of CableCARD is on same

side as indicator on slot

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3Gently push the card into the slot until it locks into place.

4Turn 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.

5Follow the displayed instructions: Phone your cable company. A

representative will guide you through the activation process.

6After your CableCARD is activated, your cable TV company will

download the service information, including the channel list, to

the CableCARD.

After the CableCARD has acquired channels from your cable TV

company, the TV tunes to the lowest available channel.

Removing the

CableCARD

In the event you want to cancel your service, contact your cable TV

company.

1Turn off the TV.

2Push the eject button on the TV’s CableCARD slot to release the

card.

3Pull 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.

You can also access

information about your

CableCARD in the Applications

Menu (see page 93).

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✍Once the CableCARD is removed, your TV will no longer decrypt digital

cable TV programming services that require CableCARD.

Eject button

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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

1Press 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.

2Press B b to correct any tilt of the picture. You can choose a

correction between +7 and -7. When finished, press .

3 The Vertical Correction screen appears. Press V

v to make a vertical correction to the picture. You can choose a

correction between +5 and -5. When finished, press .

4The next screen instructs you to connect your cable/antenna.

Check that you’ve connected your signal source correctly.

To start Auto Program, highlight Yes and then press .

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

1Press POWER to turn on the TV.

2Hold down RESET on the remote control.

3Press TV POWER on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back

on.)

4Release RESET.

For more details on using

Tilt Correction and Vertical

Correction, see pages 89-90.

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KD-30/34XS955 Only

To exit the Tilt Correction

and Vertical Correction screens,

press the MENU button.

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If you are using a

CableCARD, Auto Program is

disabled for the CABLE input.

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Using the Remote Control

Overview

This chapter describes how to set up, program, and use the TV’s

remote control.

Inserting Batteries

1Remove the battery cover from the remote control.

2Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e

and E terminals on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery

compartment.

3Replace the battery cover.

Topic Page

Inserting Batteries 45

Button Descriptions 46

Programming the Remote Control 49

✍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.

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Button Descriptions

1

5

qa

qd

qh

ql

wd

7

2

9

qs

q;

qf

qj

qk

w;

ws

wa

3

6

8

4

qg

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Button Description

1MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL+ to restore the sound.

2SYSTEM OFF Press to turn off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function

with older Sony equipment. Does not function with DVD/VCR combination unit.)

3TV/VCR/DVD Press to change the VHF/UHF output of the VCR (or DVD/VCR combination unit).

Transport

Buttons

m Rewind

N Play

z Record (press together with N)

x Stop

M Fast forward

X Pause

4JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The TV alternates between the

current channel and the last channel that was selected.

5ANT Press to switch between the sources connected to the TV’s VHF/UHF and CABLE

inputs.

6SLEEP 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.

7PICTURE 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.

8DRC 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.

9MEMORY 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).

0RESET Press to reset the settings to the factory defaults. See pages 43, 79, and 81. Also used to

clear Favorite Channels (see page 58).

qa VOL +/- Press to adjust the volume.

qs CODE SET Press to program the remote control to operate non-Sony video equipment. For details,

see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 49.

qd POWER

Buttons

VCR/DVD: Press to turn on and off the VCR or DVD player.

SAT/CABLE: Press to turn on and off the satellite receiver or cable box.

TV: Press to turn on and off the TV.

qf FUNCTION

Buttons

The indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which equipment the

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.

qg 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.

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qh TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the TV’s video inputs.

qj 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.

qk 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).

ql 0 - 9

ENTER

Press 0 - 9 to select a channel; the channel changes after 3 seconds. Press ENTER to

change channels immediately. Use the button with 0-9 and ENTER buttons to select

digital channels (for example, 2.1). For details on selecting digital channels, see

page 52.

w; GUIDE Press to display the program guide of your satellite program provider.

wa Press Vv B b to move 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.)

ws MENU Press to display the Menu. Press again to exit from the Menu. For details, see “Using

the Menus” on page 77.

wd CH +/- Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold

down either CH button.

Button Description

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Programming the Remote Control

If you have video equipment 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.

1Turn 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.)

2Press CODE SET.

3Press the VCR/DVD FUNCTION or SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button.

4Using the 0-9 buttons, enter the three-digit manufacturer’s code

number.

5Press the ENTER button.

6To check if the code number works, aim the TV’s remote control

at the equipment and press the POWER button that corresponds

with that equipment. If it responds, you are done. If not, try using

another code listed for that manufacturer.

Notes ❑If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by

one until you come to the correct code for your equipment.

❑If you enter a new code number, the code number you previously

entered at that setting is erased.

❑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.

❑Whenever you remove the batteries to replace them, the code

numbers may revert to the factory setting and must be

reprogrammed.

✍The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used

with the remote control.

✍You must do step 5 within 10 seconds of step 4, or you must redo

steps 2 through 5.

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Manufacturer’s Codes

VCRs

Manufacturer Code

Sony 301, 302, 303

Admiral

(M. Ward)

327

Aiwa 338, 344

Audio Dynamic 314, 337

Broksonic 319, 317

Canon 309, 308

Citizen 332

Craig 302, 332

Criterion 315

Curtis Mathes 304, 338, 309

Daewoo 341, 312, 309

DBX 314, 336, 337

Dimensia 304

Emerson 319, 320, 316,

317, 318, 341

Fisher 330, 335

Funai 338

General Electric 329, 304, 309

Go Video 322, 339, 340

Goldstar 332

Hitachi 306, 304, 305, 338

Instant Replay 309, 308

JC Penney 309, 305, 304,

330, 314, 336, 337

JVC 314, 336, 337,

345, 346, 347

Kenwood 314, 336, 332, 337

LXI (Sears) 332, 305, 330,

335, 338

Magnavox 308, 309, 310

Marantz 314, 336, 337

Marta 332

Memorex 309, 335

Minolta 305, 304

Mitsubishi/

MGA

323, 324, 325, 326

Multitech 325, 338, 321

NEC 314, 336, 337

Olympic 309, 308

Optimus 327

Orion 317

Panasonic 308, 309, 306, 307

Pentax 305, 304

Philco 308, 309

Philips 308, 309, 310

Pioneer 308

Quasar 308, 309, 306

RCA/

PROSCAN

304, 305, 308,

309, 311, 312, 313,

310, 329

Laserdisc Players

DVD/VCR Combination Units

Realistic 309, 330, 328,

335, 324, 338

Sansui 314

Samsung 322, 313, 321

Sanyo 330, 335

Scott 312, 313, 321,

335, 323, 324,

325, 326

Sharp 327, 328

Signature 2000

(M. Ward)

338, 327

SV2000 338

Sylvania 308, 309, 338, 310

Symphonic 338

Tash iro 332

Tatung 314, 336, 337

Teac 314, 336, 338, 337

Technics 309, 308

Toshiba 312, 311

Wards 327, 328, 335,

331, 332

Yamaha 314, 330, 336, 337

Zenith 331

Manufacturer Code

Sony 701

Panasonic 704, 710

Pioneer 702

Manufacturer Code

Sony 601

Broksonic 605

JVC 604

Panasonic 609

Samsung 603

To s hi b a 6 02

Manufacturer Code

DVD Players

Cable Boxes

Satellite Receivers

Manufacturer Code

Sony 751

Apex 762

General Electric 755

Hitachi 758

JVC 756

Magnavox 757

Mitsubishi 761

Oritron 759

Panasonic 753

Philips 757

Pioneer 752

RCA/Proscan 755

Samsung 758

To s hi ba 75 4

Zenith 760

Manufacturer Code

Sony 230

Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224,

225, 226

Jerrold/G. I./

Motorola

201, 202, 203,

204, 205, 206,

207, 208, 218

Oak 227, 228, 229

Panasonic 219, 220, 221

Pioneer 214, 215

Scientific Atlanta 209, 210, 211

Tocom 2 16, 21 7

Zenith 212, 213

Manufacturer Code

Sony 801

Dish Network 810

Echostar 810

General Electric 802

Hitachi 805

Hughes 804

Mitsubishi 809

Panasonic 803

RCA/

PROSCAN

802, 808

Toshiba 806, 807

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Using the Features

Overview

This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV.

Topic Page

Watching TV 52

Using the Program Guide 53

Using Screen Mode (models KD-30/34XS955 Only) 55

Using Screen Mode (models KD-36XS955 Only) 57

Using Favorite Channels 58

Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control 59

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Watching TV

To Do This ... Do This ...

Activate the remote control to

operate the TV

Press TV FUNCTION

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

between two channels

Press JUMP

The TV alternates between the current

channel and the last channel tuned.

Display the current channel

number (and other information)

Press DISPLAY once to display the channel

number, current time, and channel label

(if set). Press DISPLAY again to turn Display

off.

Switch the TV’s input to the

VCR, DVD player, or other

connected equipment

Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through

the video equipment connected to the

TV’s video inputs.

Change video and audio

options, customize the TV’s

setup, set parental controls, and

more

Press MENU to display the Menu. For

details, see “Using the Menus” on

page 77.

Switch the TV’s input between

sources connected to the TV’s

VHF/UHF and CABLE inputs

Press ANT to alternate between sources

connected to the TV’s VHF/UHF and

CABLE inputs.

For a complete list of all

the functions of the remote

control, see pages 45-50.

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Using the Program Guide

The program guide lets you review program information and select

both analog and digital channels.

To display the program guide:

Press GUIDE on the TV’s remote control. The program guide appears,

with the currently selected program showing in the background.

✍The Program Guide cannot be displayed when the TV is tuned to one of the

video inputs or if the Channel Fix option is set to anything other than Off

(see page 84).

GUIDE

Program title and

description, program

duration, time

remaining, rating

information, closed-

caption availability, etc.

Channel number, call

letters, etc.

Selectable channel list

✍Program information in the guide is provided by the broadcasters. As a

result, it may sometimes include only the channel number, without a

program title or description.

To Do This ... Do This ...

Scroll through the channel list Press V v

Select the currently displayed

channel and exit the guide

Press .

Display additional options Press b. See “Using Additional Program

Guide Options” on page 54.

Exit the Guide (without

changing channels)

Press GUIDE

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Using Additional

Program Guide

Options

Press b while in the program guide’s channel list to display the

following options, which allow you to customize the settings of the

program on the currently tuned channel.

Option Description

Alternate Video

(when

available)

Each program has a main video stream (the video that you

see when the channel is first tuned), and may have

alternate video streams. This option allows you to switch

among these alternate video streams.

Alternate Audio

(when

available)

Each program has a main audio stream (the audio that you

hear when the channel is first tuned). This option allows

you to switch among these alternate audio streams (e.g.,

for different languages).

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Using Screen Mode (models KD-30/34XS955 Only)

The Screen Mode feature lets you change the picture size for both

standard-definition (480i/480p) and high-definition (720p/1080i)

sources.

❑Press SCREEN MODE repeatedly to toggle through the following

Screen Mode settings.

Using Screen Mode with Standard Definition (480i/480p) Sources

When you change channels or inputs, the Screen Mode settings revert

to the 4:3 Default setting in the Screen Menu. To retain the current

Screen Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default

to Off. For details, see page 82.

You can also access the Screen

Mode settings in the Screen Menu.

For details, see page 82.

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Example Description

‘Wide Zoom enlarges the center portion of the

picture proportionately. The left and right

edges of the picture are stretched to fill the

16:9 screen.

m

Normal displays the 4:3 picture in its original

size. Bars are shown to fill the 16:9 screen.

m

Full stretches the 4:3 picture horizontally, to fill

the 16:9 screen.

m

Zoom enlarges the 4:3 picture proportionately

to fill the 16:9 screen. Some clipping may

occur. Zoom is useful for watching Letterbox

movies.

SCREEN

Wide Zoom

SCREEN

Normal

SCREEN

Full

SCREEN

Zoom

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Using Screen Mode with High-Definition (720p/1080i) Sources

Example Description

Full displays the picture at its original size.

If the source is a 16:9 high-definition

(720p/1080i) signal, the picture fills the

screen.

If the source is a 4:3 standard-definition

signal that has been upconverted, bars are

shown to fill the 16:9 screen.

m

Zoom enlarges the picture proportionately,

both vertically and horizontally. Some

clipping may occur.

m

Horizontal Expand stretches the picture

horizontally. Some clipping may occur.

m

Vertical Expand stretches the picture

vertically. Some clipping may occur.

SCREEN

Full (native 16:9)

Full (upconverted 4:3)

SCREEN

Zoom

SCREEN

Horizontal Expand

SCREEN

Vertical Expand

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Using Screen Mode (models KD-36XS955 Only)

The Screen Mode feature is useful when a 480i signal has been

upconverted to a 720p or 1080i signal, which results in undesirable

“black bars” appearing on all four sides of the picture. Using the

Screen Mode feature, you can enlarge these pictures, minimizing the

size of the black bars.

Using Screen Mode with High Definition (720p/1080i) Sources

Example Description

Full displays a 480i signal that has been

upconverted to 720p or 1080i with black bars

visible at left, right, top, and bottom sides.

m

Zoom enlarges the picture, minimizing the size

of the black bars.

m

Horizontal Expand stretches the picture

horizontally. Some clipping may occur.

m

Vertical Expand stretches the picture vertically.

Some clipping may occur.

SCREEN

Full

SCREEN

Zoom

SCREEN

Horizontal Expand

SCREEN

Vertical Expand

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Using Favorite Channels

The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of

up to 16 favorite channels that you specify. You can create a list using

the Favorite Channel option in the Channel Menu, or by using the

Add to Favorites feature in the Favorite Channels guide.

Using the Channel

Menu

1Press MENU to display the Menu.

2Press V or v to highlight the Channel icon and press .

3Press to select Favorite Channels.

4Use the 0-9 and ENTER buttons to enter the channel number that

you want to assign to the Favorite Channel number. Press to

select that channel as a Favorite Channel.

5To add more channels to your favorites list, repeat step 4.

To clear a Favorite Channel, press V or v to highlight the channel

you want to clear. Press and then press RESET.

6Press MENU to exit the Menu.

Using the Favorite

Channels Guide

1During normal viewing (with no menus on screen), press .

The Favorite Channels list appears.

2Press V or v to highlight the channel you want to watch.

To add the current channel to the list of Favorite Channels,

highlight Add to Favorites and press .

To change your Favorite Channels list, highlight Edit Favorites and

press .

3Press to select the channel you want to watch.

✍To enter digital channel numbers in step 4, use the 0-9, , and ENTER

buttons.

For details on using the

Channel Menu, see page 84.

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Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control

All Equipment

Operating a VCR

Operating a

Satellite Receiver

To Do This ... Do This ...

Switch the TV’s input to the

VCR, DVD player, or other

connected equipment

Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through

the video equipment connected to the

TV’s video inputs.

Set up the TV remote control to

operate non-Sony equipment

(and Sony DVD/VCR

combination unit)

You must program the remote control the

first time you use it. See “Programming

the Remote Control” on page 49.

To Do This ... Press

Activate the remote control

to operate the VCR

VCR/DVD FUNCTION

Turn on/off VCR/DVD POWER

Change channels CH +/- (using tuner)

Adjust tracking CH +/- (during tape playback)

Record N and z simultaneously

Play N

Stop x

Fast forward M

Rewind the tape m

Pause X

Search the picture forward

or backward

M or m during playback

(release to resume normal playback)

To Do This ... Press

Activate the remote control

to operate the satellite

receiver

SAT/CABLE FUNCTION

Turn on/off SAT/CABLE POWER

Select a channel 0-9, ENTER

Change channels CH +/-

Back to previous channel JUMP

Display channel number DISPLAY

Display SAT Guide GUIDE

Display SAT Menu MENU

Move highlight (cursor) V v B b

Select item

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Operating a Cable

Box

Operating a DVD

Player

Operating a

DVD/VCR

Combination Unit

To Do This ... Press

Activate the remote control

to operate the cable box

SAT/CABLE FUNCTION

Turn on/off SAT/CABLE POWER

Select a channel 0-9, ENTER

Change channels CH +/-

Back to previous channel JUMP

To Do This ... Press

Activate the remote control

to operate the DVD

VCR/DVD FUNCTION

Turn on/off VCR/DVD POWER

Play N

Stop x

Pause X

Step through different

tracks of the disc

M to step forward or m to step backward

Step through different

chapters of a video disc

CH+ to step forward or CH- to step backward

Select tracks directly 0-9, B b (to move cursor), ENTER

Display the DVD menu MENU

Move highlight (cursor) V v B b

Select item SELECT

To Do This ... Press

Activate the remote control

to operate the DVD/VCR

VCR/DVD FUNCTION

Turn on/off VCR/DVD POWER

Switch between the DVD

player and VCR

TV/VCR/DVD

Display the DVD menu MENU

Play N

Stop x

Pause X

Search the picture forward

or backward

M or m during playback

Move highlight (cursor)

and select (DVD)

V v B b

Record (VCR) N and z simultaneously

Change channels (VCR) CH +/- or 0-9, ENTER (using tuner)

Adjust tracking (VCR) CH +/- (during tape playback)

When the VCR is not

playing, TV/VCR/DVD switches

between the DVD player and

the VCR’s tuner.

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Using the Memory Stick Viewer

About Memory Stick

Memory Stick (sold separately) is a compact, portable, and versatile

Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that makes

it perfect for portable applications, such as digital photography.

Memory Stick is specially designed for sharing digital data among

Memory Stick compatible products such as digital cameras and

digital video cameras. Because it is removable, Memory Stick can also

be used for external data storage.

The Memory Stick Viewer on your TV allows you to view files that

are stored on Memory Stick media. You can view:

❑Digital photos (JPEG files)

❑Movies (MPEG1 files)

You can also play slide show background music using MP3 files (or

m3u playlists) stored on your Memory Stick.

For more information about handling Memory Stick media, see

“Notes on Using Memory Stick Media” on page 75.

Features With the Memory Stick Viewer, you can:

❑View photo (JPEG) and movie (MPEG1) files in a thumbnail

index or Slide Show

❑Set customized Slide Show options, including transitions and

background audio

❑Pan, zoom, and rotate photos

❑Mark photos and set quantities of prints to be output when the

Memory Stick is inserted into your photo printer (not supplied)

❑Lock (protect) or delete files on the Memory Stick

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Memory Stick

Compatibility

This television is compatible with the following Sony brand Memory

Stick media types:

❑Memory Stick Media

❑Memory Stick Duo and PRO Duo Media (without the Memory

Stick adaptor)

❑Memory Stick Media with Memory Select Function

❑Memory Stick PRO Media

About Memory Stick PRO Media

Memory Stick PRO media features vary by and are dependent upon

the design of host hardware devices. Memory Stick PRO in this

television has been tested to support up to 1 GB media capacity and

does not support high-speed transfer, MagicGate copyright

protection technology, or access control security features.

Memory Stick

Functionality

Sony cannot guarantee or assure the Memory Stick functionality on

this television in the following cases:

❑You are using non-Sony brand Memory Stick media.

❑You are using video or audio clips that have been processed on a

computer.

❑You are using files that were obtained from the Internet or from a

printed film processing center.

❑The Memory Stick has been formatted on a personal computer.

Sony recommends that you back up all data stored on Memory Stick

media to avoid potential data loss. In the above two cases, in order to

avoid potential data corruption that may occur, be sure to back up

data prior to use with the TV’s Memory Stick Viewer. Sony cannot

accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to Memory Stick

media is lost or damaged. For certain non-Sony brand Memory Stick

media, you can view images, but you cannot rotate, delete or

protect/unprotect images on the television. An error message will

occur if you attempt any of these operations. This is a result of the

unique file directory structure on these particular flash memory

media and is not a malfunction of the television.

✍The Memory Stick slot on your TV has been designed to accommodate

standard and compact versions of Memory Stick. It is not necessary to use

an adapter for Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo. If you use an

adapter it may damage the adapter and Memory Stick slot.

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File Compatibility The Memory Stick Viewer is compatible with JPEG images taken with

Sony digital still cameras and MPEG1* movies taken with Sony

digital cameras and camcorders. In order to be viewable in the

Memory Stick Viewer, the files must have the following file name

extensions:

Trademark

Information

Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick

PRO Duo, and MagicGate are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

*Some variations of MPEG1 movies may not play back correctly.

File Type Supported File Name Extensions

JPEG .jpg

.jpeg

MPEG1 .mpg

.mpeg

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Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick

Inserting a

Memory Stick

1Locate the Memory Stick slot (see page 12) and insert the

Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot as illustrated below.

When inserted properly, it should slide in with little resistance

and click into place.

To remove the Memory Stick, see “Removing a Memory Stick” on

page 65.

✍The Memory Stick slot on your TV has been designed to accommodate

standard and compact versions of Memory Stick. It is not necessary to use

an adapter for Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo. If you use an

adapter it may damage the adapter and Memory Stick slot.

S VIDEO

VOLUME

STAND BY

TIMER

POWER

VIDEO L(MONO) – AUDIO – R

VIDEO 2 INPUT

CHANNEL

TV/VIDEO

+

_

MENU

STD/DUO

STD/DUO

✍Be sure to insert the Memory Stick in the correct direction. If the Memory

Stick is forced in the wrong way, it may become damaged.

Insert only Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick slot. Attempting to

insert other objects into the slot may damage the TV.

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Removing a

Memory Stick

To remove a Memory Stick

1Check that the Memory Stick indicator is off. (When the light is

on, this indicates that the TV is reading data from the Memory

Stick.)

2Push the Memory Stick gently into the slot, and then release it.

The Memory Stick media is ejected.

3Pull the Memory Stick completely out of the slot.

✍Removing the Memory Stick while a file is being accessed (when the

Memory Stick LED on the TV’s front panel is lit) may damage the Memory

Stick or its contents.

✍Do not pull out the Memory Stick without first pushing it in; otherwise, the

TV’s locking mechanism may become damaged.

✍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.

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Using the Memory Stick Index

Turn on the TV and insert a Memory Stick that contains the photo or

movie files you want to view. For details, see page 64.

The Memory Stick Index appears, which displays thumbnail images

of the files stored on the Memory Stick.

About the Icons on the Thumbnail Images

✍If the Memory Stick Index does not appear, press the MEMORY STICK button

on the remote control.

MEMORY STICK

Thumbnails of photos and

movies

Memory Stick Menu bar

Information about the

highlighted photo or movie

Highlighted thumbnail

Indicates the thumbnail is a movie (MPEG1) file instead of a photo

(JPEG) file.

Indicates the thumbnail is locked. Locked files cannot be changed

or deleted. For details, see “Protect” on page 69.

Indicates that the photo is marked to be printed.

Indicates that the photo has an associated voice memo.

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Using the Memory

Stick Index

The following describes how to use the Memory Stick Index.

To Do This ... Do This ...

Move the highlight

to a photo, voice

memo ( ), or

movie ( )

thumbnail

Press V v B b.

Display the

highlighted photo,

voice memo, or

movie file full

screen

Press . For details, see “Viewing Photos” on

page 68 and “Playing Movies” on page 71.

Display the next

page of thumbnails

1Press v to select V.

2Press v to display the next page of thumbnails.

Display the

previous or next

page of thumbnails

1Press v to select V.

2Press B to select .

3To go to the previous page, press V.

To go to the next page, press v.

Use the Memory

Stick Menu bar to

access additional

options

1Press v to select V.

2Press B or b to select Slide Show, Contents, or

Memory Stick.

3Press V or v to select the option you want to

change.

For details on these options, see “Memory Stick

Index Menu Bar Options” on page 73.

Move the highlight

from the Memory

Stick Menu bar back

to the thumbnails

1Press B or b to select V.

2Press V to return to the currently displayed

thumbnails, or v to display the next page of

thumbnails.

Exit Memory Stick

Viewer

Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote

control.

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Viewing Photos

When you select a photo from the Memory Stick Index (described on

page 66), it displays as shown below, with the following controls.

Photo Controls

Photo Menu bar

Information about

selected photo

Selected photo

Previous/next buttons

✍JPEGs captured using a digital video camera may appear to display motion

in full screen. This is a result of the way digital video cameras record still

images, and is not a result of a malfunction with the TV.

To Do This ... Do This ...

Display the next or

previous file on the

Memory Stick

Highlight the (Previous/Next) button.

Then press B to go to the previous file, or b to

go to the next file.

Hide the Photo Menu bar,

displaying only the photo

With the highlight in the Photo Menu bar, press

v.

Display the hidden Photo

Menu bar

Press V.

Play the JPEG voice memo

( files only)

Highlight B (Play) and then press . To

pause the voice memo, highlight X (Pause) and

then press .

Display the Memory Stick

Index again

Highlight Index in the Photo Menu bar and

press .

For details on the Memory Stick Index, see

page 67.

Access additional options

in the Photo Menu bar

See “Photo Menu Bar Options” on page 69.

Exit Memory Stick Viewer Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote

control.

When the Menu is hidden,

pressB or b to go to the

previous or next photo.

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Photo Menu

Bar Options

The Photo Menu bar lets you access additional photo viewing

options.

To access the Photo Menu bar

1Press B or b to select Slide Show, View, or File.

2Press to select the desired option.

Option Description

Index Displays the Memory Stick Index, with the highlight on the

thumbnail of the currently displayed photo. For details, see

“Using the Memory Stick Index” on page 66.

Slide Show Displays the Slide Show Menu. For details, see “Slide Show

Menu Options” on page 73.

View Rotate Allows you to rotate the photo in 90 degree

increments clockwise or counterclockwise. For

details, see “Using Rotate” on page 70.

Zoom/Pan Allows you to magnify and pan across the

photo. For details, see “Using Zoom and Pan”

on page 70.

File Protect

Allows you to the protect the JPEG file from

any changes. When a JPEG file is protected, it

cannot be rotated or deleted. Select On or Off.

Print Quantity Allows you to indicate the number of prints to

make of the specific photo when the Memory

Stick is inserted into a compatible photo

printer (not supplied).

Delete Deletes the JPEG file from the Memory

Stick.You cannot delete a JPEG file that has

been protected (or if the Memory Stick is

locked).

JPEG files that are protected

are indicated by the Lock

icon.

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The Print Quantity feature is

also known as DPOF (Digital

Print Order Format).

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Using Zoom

and Pan

To Zoom and Pan a photo

1In the Photo Menu bar, highlight View.

2Highlight Zoom/Pan and press .

3Specify the zoom center point by pressing B b V v ; then press

to set the center.

The Zoom and Pan controls are displayed.

Using Rotate To Rotate a p hoto

1In the Photo Menu bar, highlight View.

2Highlight Rotate.

3To rotate clockwise, highlight Clockwise and press .

To rotate counterclockwise, highlight Counterclockwise and press

.

The photo is rotated 90 degrees each time you press .

To Do This ... Do This ...

Zoom in (increase magnification)

or out (decrease magnification)

Highlight Zoom and press V to zoom in or v to zoom out.

For help on using Zoom, press .

Pan (move the photo left,

right, up, down)

(You can use Pan only when the photo is magnified using Zoom.)

Highlight Pan and press . Then press B b V v to pan around the

photo.

To stop using Pan, press .

Exit the Zoom/Pan controls Highlight Exit and press .

Exit Memory Stick Viewer Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control.

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Playing Movies

When you select a movie from the Memory Stick Index (described on

page 66), it displays as shown below, with the following controls.

Movie Controls

Movie Menu bar

Information about

selected movie

Selected movie

Previous/next buttons

Enlarge button

Play/pause button

To Do This ... Do This ...

Enlarge the movie

window

Highlight Enlarge, and then press . To

display the movie controls again, press .

When the movie ends, the movie controls are

displayed again.

Play the movie with the

movie controls displayed

Highlight B (Play) and then press .

Pause the movie Highlight X (Pause) and then press .

Display the previous or

next file on the Memory

Stick

Highlight the (Previous/Next) button.

Then press B to go to the previous file, or b to

go to the next file.

Hide the Movie Menu

bar, displaying only the

movie

With the highlight in the Movie Menu bar, press

v.

Display the hidden

Movie Menu bar

Press V.

Access additional options

in the Movie Menu bar

See “Movie Menu Bar Options” on page 72.

Exit Memory Stick

Viewer

Press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote

control.

The quality of the movie

when enlarged depends on the

resolution of the MPEG1 file. See

your camera’s instruction manual

for details.

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Movie Menu

Bar Options

To access the Movie Menu bar

1Highlight Index in the Movie Menu bar.

2Press B or b to select Index, Slide Show, or File.

3Select the desired option.

Option Description

Index Displays the Memory Stick Index, with the highlight on the

thumbnail of the currently displayed movie.

Slide Show Displays the Slide Show Menu. For details, see “Slide Show

Menu Options” on page 73.

File Protect

Allows you to the protect the MPEG1 file from

any changes. When an MPEG1 file is

protected, it cannot be deleted. Select On or Off.

Delete Deletes the MPEG1 file from the Memory

Stick.You cannot delete an MPEG1 file that has

been protected (or if the Memory Stick is

locked).

MPEG1 files that are

protected are indicated by the

Lock icon.

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Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options

Slide Show Menu

Options

The Slide Show Menu includes the following options:

Option Description

Start Starts the Slide Show.

Music Allows you to select background audio to play during the

Slide Show.

Off No additional background audio is played

during the Slide Show. Audio that is associated

with the JPEG or MPEG1 files will play.

Play Memory

Stick

Plays all MP3 files on the Memory Stick. The

Piano MP3 file and any MP3 file playlists are

not played.

Piano (built-in) Plays the MP3 file stored in the TV’s internal

memory.

(List of MP3

Files and

Playlists)

Displays a list of all MP3 files and MP3 file

playlists found at the top level (root) of the

Memory Stick. To show additional MP3 files

stored in other folders on the Memory Stick,

select Complete List.

Complete

List

Displays a list of all available MP3 files.

Transition

Effect

Allows you to select an effect to be used when advancing to

the next file in the Slide Show.

Slide Advance Allows you to specify when to advance to the next slide.

Fast Slide advances after about 3 seconds.

Medium Slide advances after about 6 seconds.

Slow Slide advances after about 12 seconds.

Manual Slide advances only after you press B or b.

File

Information

Determines whether file information is shown when the file is

displayed full screen. Select On or Off.

Repeat On Slide Show continuously loops.

Off Slide Show plays once through all files and

ends.

The Slide Show Menu is the

same whether you select it from

the Memory Stick Index

(page 66), Photo (page 68), or

Movie (page 71) Menus.

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When you select Complete

List, it may take a moment to

display the list of all MP3 files.

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Some JPEG files may take

longer to display than others,

which may make it seem longer

than the interval you selected for

Slide Advance.

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You can also display file

information using the

DISPLAY button on the remote

control.

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Contents Menu

Options

The Contents Menu includes the following options:

Memory Stick

Menu

The Memory Stick Menu displays the current status of the Memory

Stick, including total capacity, used capacity, and free capacity.

Option Description

Select Folder Allows you to select different folders to view in the

Memory Stick Viewer.

Digital Camera

Folders

Selects all folders within the directories

defined by the DCF rules used by Sony

digital cameras (see page 75). JPEG and

MPEG1 files in those directories are

recognized even if they do not conform

to the DCF file naming rules.

Select a Folder Allows you to access individual folders

on the Memory Stick.

File Order Allows you to change the order in which the Memory

Stick files are displayed.

Date Order Displays files in chronological order by

modification date.

Date Order Reverse Displays files in reverse chronological

order by modification date.

Alphabetical Displays files in alphabetical order by

filename.

Filter Allows you to selectively display specific file types

within the selected folder.

Show Photos and

Movies

Displays all readable files.

Show Photos Only Displays only photo (JPEG) files.

Show Movies Only Displays only movie (MPEG1) files.

Show All Print

Marks

Displays all files that are marked for

printing. For details, see “Print

Quantity” on page 69.

The Rotate function does not

change the file’s modification

date.

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Notes on Using Memory Stick Media

About DCF File

Names

Most Sony brand digital still and video cameras automatically record

still photo and movie files using DCF compliant directory and file

names.

If you selected the Digital Camera Folders option, as described on page 74,

you might want to have your digital camera’s instruction manual

handy in order to check how files and directories are organized for

your specific model of digital camera.

DCF stands for “Design Rules for Camera File Systems,” which are

specifications established by the Japan Electronic Industry

Development Association (JEIDA).

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Memory Stick

Precautions

When using Memory Stick media, follow these precautions:

❑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 indicated by the Memory

Stick indicator light being on).

❑Avoid touching the terminal of Memory Stick media or

bringing it into contact with a metal object.

❑Do not drop, bend, or submit Memory Stick media to external

shock.

❑Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media.

❑Avoid getting liquid on Memory Stick media.

❑Apply labels only within the designated label area.

❑To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not use or

store Memory Stick media in a location subject to:

❑High temperature (such as near a heater or inside a hot

car)

❑High humidity

❑Direct sunlight

❑Corrosive substances

❑Magnetic fields

❑Excessive dust

❑Static electricity or electric noise

❑Electric surges

❑Store and carry Memory Stick media in its original case to

ensure protection of stored data.

❑Save a backup of stored data.

Label Area

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Using the Menus

Overview

The Menu gives you access to the following features:

Navigating Through Menus

Menu Description Page

The Video Menu allows you to make adjustments to

your picture settings. It also allows you to customize

the Picture Mode based on the type of program you are

viewing, select Advanced Video options, and more.

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The Audio Menu Offers enhanced audio options such

as listening to second audio programming (SAP) or

customizing the Effect of the sound on your TV.

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The Screen Menu allows you to make

Screen Mode adjustments and make changes to the

screen’s vertical center and size.

82

The Screen Menu allows you to make

Screen Mode adjustments and select options from the

Analog 16:9 and Digital 16:9 features.

83

The Channel Menu allows you to set up a Favorite

Channel list, run the Auto Program function, label

channels, and more.

84

The Parental Lock Menu lets you control the viewing of

programs based on their ratings.

86

The Setup Menu provides options for setting up your

system, including selecting closed caption modes,

labeling video inputs, selecting the language and color

of the on-screen Menus, and more.

89

The Applications Menu lets you display the Memory

Stick Viewer, set on/off Timers, access CableCARD

and diagnostics information, and more.

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KD-36XS955 Only

Press MENU to enter and

exit Menus.

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To Do This ... Press

Display the Menu MENU

Move through the Menus V v B b

Select an option to change

Select (confirm) changed setting or B

Exit the Menu MENU

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Using the Video Menu

Selecting Video

Options

The Video Menu includes the following options:

To access the Video Menu, follow these steps:

To change settings, press V v B b.

Press to confirm the selection.

To exit the Menu, press MENU.

1. Display Menu 2. Highlight 3. Press to select

You can also change the

Mode setting using the

PICTURE MODE button on the

remote control.

You can alter the Video

Menu settings (Picture,

Brightness, Color, etc.) for each

Mode.

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Option Description

Mode

Customized

picture

viewing

Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and

sharpness.

Standard Select for standard picture settings.

Movie Select to display a softer picture.

Pro Select to display a picture with minimum

enhancements.

To control how the Mode settings (Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro) are

applied to each video input, see Mode Memory on page 79.

Picture Adjust to increase picture contrast and deepen the color, or

decrease picture contrast and soften the color.

Brightness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.

Color Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity.

Hue Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones.

Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture.

Color Temp.

White

intensity

adjustment

Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint.

Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.

Warm Select to give the white colors a red tint

(NTSC-Standard).

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To restore the factory default settings for Video settings:

❑Press RESET on the remote control when in the Video Menu.

ClearEdge VM

Veloci ty

Modulation

Sharpens picture definition to give every object a sharp, clean

edge. Select from High, Medium, Low, Off.

Advanced

Video

Select Program to choose among the Advanced Video options.

DRC Mode Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x

density, for high quality sources (i.e., DVD

player, satellite receiver).

Interlaced Recommended for moving

pictures.

Progressive Recommended for still images and

text.

CineMotion Provides an optimized display by

automatically detecting film

content and applying a reverse 3/2

pulldown process. Moving

pictures will appear clearer and

more natural-looking.

Color Axis Allows you to control the emphasis of red

tones.

Default Emphasizes red tones.

Monitor De-emphasizes red tones.

Mode Memory Allows you to control how the Mode settings

(Vivid, Standard, Movie, Pro) are applied to TV

viewing, Memory Stick viewing, and each

video input. For details about Mode settings,

see page 78.

Off Set to Off to apply the same Mode

settings to all video inputs.

Changing inputs does not change

the Mode setting.

On Set to On to customize Mode

settings for each video input.

Changing inputs might change the

Mode setting.

Option Description

You can also change the

DRC Mode using the DRC

MODE button on the remote

control.

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Using the Audio Menu

Selecting Audio

Options

The Audio Menu includes the following options:

To access the Audio Menu, follow these steps:

To change settings, press V v B b.

Press to confirm the selection.

To exit the Menu, press MENU.

1. Display Menu 2. Highlight 3. Press to select

Option Description

Treble Adjust to decrease or increase higher-pitched sounds.

Bass Adjust to decrease or increase lower-pitched sounds.

Balance Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.

Steady Sound Auto Select to stabilize the volume.

Off Select to turn off Steady Sound.

✍The Steady Sound option is not available (it is grayed out)

if the Effect option is set to TruSurround or Simulated. To

use Steady Sound, set Effect to Off.

Effect TruSurround Select for surround sound (for stereo programs

only).

Simulated Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs.

Off Normal stereo or mono reception.

MTS

Enjoy stereo,

bilingual and

mono programs

Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a

program broadcast in stereo.

Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to second

audio programs when a signal is received. (If no

SAP signal is present, the TV remains in Stereo

mode.)

Mono Select for mono reception. (Use to reduce noise

during weak stereo broadcasts.)

✍MTS is available only with analog programs.

You can also change the

Effect using the button

on the remote control.

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To restore the factory default settings for Treble, Bass, and Balance

❑Press RESET on the remote control when in the Audio Menu.

Speaker On Select to turn on the TV speakers.

Off Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to

the TV's sound only through your external

audio system speakers.

Audio Out

Easy control of

volume

adjustments

This option can be set only when the Speaker option is set

to Off.

Variable The TV’s speakers are turned off, but the

volume output from your audio system can still

be controlled by the TV’s remote control.

Fixed The TV’s speakers are turned off and the

volume output of the TV is fixed. Use your

audio receiver’s remote control to adjust the

volume through your audio system.

Option Description

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Using the Screen Menu (models KD-30/34XS955 Only)

Selecting Screen

Mode Options

The Screen Menu includes the following options:

To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps:

To change settings, press V v B b.

Press to confirm the selection.

To exit the Menu, press MENU.

1. Display Menu 2. Highlight 3. Press to select

Option Description

Screen Mode Enables you to change the picture size for both standard-

definition (480i/480p) and high-definition (720p/1080i)

sources.

For 480i/480p

sources

Select from: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom.

For details, see page 55.

For 720p/1080i

sources

Select from: Full, Zoom, Horizontal Expand,

Vertical Expand. For details, see page 56.

✍In some cases, wide-screen programs will be shown in

aspect ratios that require the display of bars at the top and

bottom of your 16:9 screen. For more details, see page 101.

4:3 Default Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4:3 sources.

To select a Screen Mode to use when channels or inputs are

changed, select from: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. For

details, see page 55.

To continue using the current Screen Mode setting when the

channel or input is changed, select Off.

Vertical Center Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down

in the window. (Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom

modes.)

Press V or v and press to choose a correction between

+15 and -15 (Zoom mode), and +5 and -5 (Wide Zoom

mode).

Vertical Size Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture.

(Available only in Wide Zoom and Zoom modes.)

Press V or v and press to choose a correction between

+7 and -7.

You can also change the

Screen Mode using the

SCREEN MODE button on the

remote control.

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Using the Screen Menu (model KD-36XS955 Only)

Selecting Screen

Mode Options

The Screen Menu includes the following options:

To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps:

To change settings, press V v B b.

Press to confirm the selection.

To exit the Menu, press MENU.

1. Display Menu 2. Highlight 3. Press to select

Option Description

Screen Mode Enables you to change the picture size for both

standard-definition (480i/480p) and high-definition

(720p/1080i) sources.

Select from: Full, Normal, Horizontal Expand, Vertical Expand.

For details, see page 57.

✍In some cases, wide-screen programs will be shown in

aspect ratios that require the display of bars at the

top and bottom of your 16:9 screen. For more details,

see page 101.

Analog 16:9 Provides enhanced picture resolution for widescreen

(anamorphic) sources, such as selected DVD titles. This

option is available only when the TV is set to

VIDEO 1-7.

On To activate manually. Returns to Auto

when you switch to another video

input or change channels.

Auto To activate automatically when a 16:9

signal is received.

✍If the Auto setting does not automatically detect the

16:9 signal from your DVD player, select On to

manually turn on the 16:9 Enhanced feature.

Digital 16:9 Allows you to determine the formatting for digital 16:9

pictures.

Pan-n-Scan The left and right sides of the picture

are clipped to fit the 4:3 screen.

Letterbox The picture is made smaller so that the

left and right edges fit the 4:3 screen.

No clipping results, but bars appear at

the top and bottom of the picture.

You can also change the

Screen Mode using the

SCREEN MODE button on the

remote control.

To use Analog 16:9 with

widescreen DVDs, set your DVD

player to 16:9 aspect ratio.

(Aspect ratio is the ratio of width

to height of the screen. 16:9 is

also referred to as widescreen

format.)

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Using the Channel Menu

Selecting Channel

Options

The Channel Menu includes the following options:

To access the Channel Menu, follow these steps:

To change settings, press V v B b.

Press to confirm the selection.

To exit the Menu, press MENU.

1. Display Menu 2. Highlight 3. Press to select

Option Description

Favorite Channels Lets you set up a list of your favorite channels. For

details, see “Using Favorite Channels” on page 58.

Channel Fix Off Turns off Channel Fix.

2-6 “Fix” your TV’s channel setting to 2–6

(VHF/UHF input) and use the cable box

or satellite receiver to change channels.

C2-C6 “Fix” your TV’s channel setting to C2–C6

(CABLE input) and use the cable box or

satellite receiver to change channels.

Video 1 Use this setting if you have connected the

equipment to the A/V input jacks.

Digital Channels Add Select to add digital channels.

Auto Program Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all

receivable channels.

✍Auto Program may take up to 30 minutes to complete.

A progress bar will display the approximate progress of

the Auto Program and Digital Channels/Add sequences.

If you are using a

CableCARD, Auto Program is

disabled for the CABLE input.

However, you can run Auto

Program for the VHF/UHF

input.

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Show/Hide

Channels

Allows you to show or hide channels that appear in the

Program Guide (page 53) and when you use the CH+/-

buttons to channel surf. Channels that are set to Hidden do

not appear in the Program Guide or when you use the

CH+/- buttons.

1Press V or v to highlight the channel that you want

to show or hide.

To move between the Major and Digital subchannel

lists, press B or b.

2To change a channel’s setting to Shown or Hidden,

press .

3To show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1 and 2.

Label Channels Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to

channel numbers.

1Press to highlight Channel and press .

2Press V v to scroll through the channel numbers.

Then press to select the channel number that

you want to assign a label.

3Press to highlight Label and press .

4Press V v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z,

0-9, etc.). Then press to select the highlighted

character.

Repeat to add characters to the label.

5To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1-4.

6Press B to return to the Channel Menu, or press

MENU to exit the Menus.

Option Description

Channels that you set to

Hidden can be accessed only

with the 0-9 buttons.

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Using the Parent Menu

Selecting Parent

Menu Options

The Parent Menu includes the following options:

The Parent Menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their

content and rating levels.

To access the Parent Menu, follow these steps:

Use the 0-9 buttons on the remote control to

enter a four-digit password.

If this is the first time you are creating this password, confirm the password by

entering it again. (The Parent Menu options appear.)

To change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection.

To exit the Menu, press MENU.

1. Display Menu 2. Highlight 3. Press to select

✍You need your password for any future access into the Parent Menu. If you lose your

password, see “Lost password” on page 101.

If you are not familiar with

the Parental Guideline rating

system, you should select Child,

Youth, or Young Adult to help

simplify the rating selection. To

set more specific ratings, select

Custom.

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Option Description

Parental Lock

Turn ratings

on/off and select a

rating system

Off Parental lock is off. No programs are

blocked from viewing.

Child Maximum ratings permitted are:

❏US: TV-Y, TV-G, G

❏Canada: C, G, TV-Y

Youth Maximum ratings permitted are:

❏US: TV-PG, PG

❏Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG

Y. A d u l t Maximum ratings permitted are:

❏US: TV-14, PG-13

❏Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14

Custom Select to set ratings manually.

❏US: See page 87 for details.

❏Canada: See page 88 for details.

Change Password For changing your password.

Select Country U.S.A. Select to use USA ratings (see page 87).

Canada Select to use Canadian ratings (see

page 88).

For descriptions of Child,

Youth, and Young Adult

ratings, see page 87.

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US Models:

Selecting Custom

Rating Options

For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following

options. (For Canadian models, see page 88.)

Viewing Blocked

Programs

You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press the

ENTER button when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the

password. This temporarily switches off the Parental Lock. To

reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is

turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated.

Option Description

Movie Rating G All children and General Audience.

PG Parental Guidance suggested.

PG-13 Parental Guidance for children under 13.

RRestricted viewing, parental guidance is

suggested for children under 17.

NC-17

and X

No one 17 or under allowed.

TV Rating

Block programs

by their rating,

content or both

Age-Based Ratings

TV-Y All children.

TV-Y7 Directed to children age 7 and older.

TV-G General Audience.

TV-PG Parental Guidance suggested.

TV-14 Parents Strongly cautioned.

TV-MA Mature Audience only.

Content-Based Ratings

FV Fantasy Violence.

DSuggestive Dialogue.

LStrong Language.

SSexual situations.

VViolence.

Unrated

Block programs

or movies that

are broadcast

without a rating

Block Blocks all programs and movies that are

broadcast without a rating.

Allow Allows programs and movies that are

broadcast without a rating.

The Content-Based Ratings

are linked to the level of the

Age-Based Rating. For example,

a program with an Age-Based

Rating of TV-PG V (Violence)

rating may contain moderate

violence, while a TV-14 V

(Violence) rating may contain

more intense violence.

To ensure maximum

blocking capability, set the Age-

Based Ratings.

If you block unrated TV

programs, be aware that the

following types of programs

may be blocked: emergency

broadcasts, political programs,

sports, news, public service

announcements, religious

programs and weather.

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Canadian Models:

Selecting Custom

Rating Options

For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the

following options. (For US models, see page 87.)

Viewing Blocked

Programs

You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press the

ENTER button when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the

password. This temporarily switches off the Parental Lock. To

reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is

turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated.

Option Description

English Rating C All children.

C8+ Children 8 years and older.

GGeneral programming.

PG Parental Guidance.

14+ Viewers 14 and older.

18+ Adult programming.

French Rating G General programming.

8 ans+ Not recommended for young children.

13 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 13.

16 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16.

18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults.

U.S.A. Rating See “US Models” on page 87 for details.

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Using the Setup Menu

Selecting

Setup Options

The Setup Menu includes the following options:

To access the Setup Menu, follow these steps:

To change settings, press V v B b.

Press to confirm the selection.

To exit the Menu, press MENU.

1. Display Menu 2. Highlight 3. Press to select

Setup Menu for KD-36XS955

Setup Menu for KD-30/34XS955

Option Description

Caption Vision Allows you to select from several closed caption

modes (for programs that are broadcast with closed

caption).

On Caption Vision is turned on.

Off Caption Vision is turned off.

Program Allows you to set basic and advanced

Caption Vision options. See

“Programming Caption Vision” on

page 91.

Info Banner Set to On or Off. When on, displays the program name,

time remaining and other information (if the

broadcaster offers this service). Displays when the

channel is changed or the DISPLAY button is pressed.

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Label Video Inputs Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected

to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. For example, if

you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 5

jack, you can select the label DVD for the VIDEO 5

input. Then when you press the TV/VIDEO button to

change inputs, the Video Label you assigned to that

input appears on screen.

1Press V or v to highlight the video input (VIDEO

1-7) to which you want to assign a label. Then

press to select the input.

2Press V or v to highlight one of the displayed

labels. Then press to select the label.

You can select from the following labels for each input:

Video 1-7 VHS, DVD, Receiver, Satellite, Cable Box, 8mm,

DTV, Game, LD, Web, Beta, HD, PVR, Skip

✍If you select Skip, your TV skips this input when you

press the TV/VIDEO button.

Tilt Correction Allows you to correct any tilt of the picture.

Press B or b to choose a correction between +7 and -7

and press .

Vertical Correction Allows you to make a vertical correction to the

picture.

Press V or v to choose a correction between +5 and -5

and press .

Language Select to display all on-screen Menus in your language

of choice.

Menu Color Enables you to select a specific color for the on-screen

menus.

Option Description

The Skip label is useful for

inputs that do not have

equipment connected to

them.

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Normally, Tilt Correction

and Vertical Correction only

need to be adjusted the first

time you turn on the unit and

after the unit is moved to a

new location.

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Programming

Caption Vision

If you selected the Program option under Caption Vision (see page 89), you

can change the following settings:

Basic Allows you to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption

options.

CC1, CC2,

CC3, CC4

Displays a printed version of the dialog or

sound effects of a program. (Should be set

to CC1 for most programs.)

Text1,Text2,

Text3,Text4

Displays network/station information

presented using either half or the whole

screen (if available). For closed captioning,

set to CC1.

Advanced Allows you to select advanced digital (EIA-708) closed

caption options. Select from the available options.

Override Allows you to “force” the close captioning to analog (EIA-

608). This setting is in effect only until you change

channels, inputs, or turn off the TV.

Set to On or Off.

Advanced

Settings

Allows you to make additional settings for digital (EIA-

708) closed caption options.

As Broadcast

Large Text

Small Text

Custom ... Allows you to customize the following

settings:

Character Size Small, Standard, Large

Character Style Style 1-7

Character Color None, Color 1-8

Edge Color Color 1-8

Edge Type None, Raised,

Depressed, Outline,

Left shadow,

Right shadow

Background Color None, Color 1-8

Window Color None, Color 1-8

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Using the Applications Menu

Selecting

Applications

Options

The Applications Menu includes the following options:

To access the Applications Menu, follow these steps:

To change settings, press V v B b.

Press to confirm the selection.

To exit the Menu, press MENU.

1. Display Menu 2. Highlight 3. Press to select

Option Description

Memory Stick Displays the Memory Stick Viewer. For details, see

page 61.

Clock/Timers Select to set the clock, set the Sleep timer, and to program

your TV to turn on and off at two scheduled viewing

times.

Sleep Set the time in minutes (15min,

30min, 45min, 60min, 90min, or Off)

that you want the TV to remain on

before shutting off automatically.

Timer 1

Timer 2

You can use the Timers to program

the TV to turn on and off and tune

to a specific channel at two

scheduled viewing times.

You can also use the

MEMORY STICK buttons on

the remote control or front panel.

You can also change the

Sleep options using the

SLEEP button on the remote

control.

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Timer 1 and Timer 2 are not available to be set until you set

the Current Time.

1Press V or v to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2. To set the

timer, press b.

2Press V or v to highlight one of the following options,

then press .

Program Select to set the Timer by day,

time, duration, and channel.

Off Select to turn off the Timer. (Your

previous settings are saved.)

3If you selected Program in step 2, Press V and v to set

the day(s), hour, minute, duration, and channel

number. Press or b to confirm each setting and

move to the next setting. Press B to go back to the

previous setting.

4Press MENU to exit the Menu. An LED on the front

panel will light, indicating the timer has been set.

Current Time

1Press to select Current Time.

2Press V and v to set the current time (day, hour, and

minute). Press or b to confirm each setting and

move to the next setting. Press B to go back to the

previous setting.

3Press MENU to exit the Menu.

Diagnostics Displays the strength of the terrestrial digital broadcast

signal, to help you adjust your antenna to optimize signal

reception.

CableCARD This list of selectable CableCARD options will vary,

depending on your cable service provider.

Option Description

To go directly to

programming Timer 1 or 2,

press instead of

pressing b.

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To return to the Timer

Menu after programming one

of the Timers, press

when the highlight is in the

channel number field.

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To return to the Timer

Menu after setting the

Current Time, press

when the highlight is in the

minute field.

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Overview

This chapter includes the following topics:

Topic Page

Glossary 96

Contacting Sony 97

Troubleshooting 97

Specifications 103

Optional Accessories 104

Index 105

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Glossary

analog signal A signaling method that uses continuous changes in the amplitude or frequency of an

electronic transmission to convey information.

aspect ratio Refers to the ratio between the width and height of the screen. KD-36XS955 models have a

4:3 aspect ratio; KD-30/34XS955 models have a a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio.

component video Component video is sent through three cables: two color shade (chrominance) signals and one

brightness (luminance) signal. Component video achieves greater color accuracy than

composite video or S VIDEO by splitting chrominance into two separate portions.

composite video Composite video is sent through a single cable. Composite video combines the color shade

(chrominance) and brightness (luminance) information into one video signal.

degauss A process that demagnetizes the metal components in the TV monitor, which eliminates image

distortion that can result from magnetic charges acquired by the TV’s components. Your TV

degausses automatically when it is turned on.

digital television (DTV) A new technology for transmitting and receiving broadcast television signals. DTV provides

clearer resolution and improved sound quality over analog television.

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.

National Television System

Committee (NTSC)

A unit of the Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, that establishes

television standards in the United States, such as NTSC Color, the standard used in this TV.

RF Radio Frequency. That part of the frequency spectrum that is used to transmit TV and radio

signals.

S VIDEO S VIDEO requires a single cable, which carries the brightness (luminance) and color

(chrominance) signals of the picture separately. S VIDEO provides better resolution than

composite video, which carries the signals together.

VHF/UHF VHF (Very High Frequency) is the part of the frequency spectrum from 30 to 300 megahertz.

UHF (Ultra High Frequency) is the part of the frequency spectrum from 300 to 3,000

megahertz.

480i (SD) Provides 480 lines of resolution. Displays images using interlaced scanning, which first

transmits all the odd lines on the TV screen and then the even lines.

480p (SD) Provides 480 lines of resolution. Displays images using progressive scanning, which transmits

each line from top to bottom.

720p (HD) Provides 720 lines of resolution. Displays images using progressive scanning, which transmits

each line from top to bottom.

1080i (HD) Provides 1080 lines of resolution. Displays images using interlaced scanning, which first

transmits all the odd lines on the TV screen and then the even lines. 1080i is one of the

formats used by HDTV (High Definition TV).

16:9 aspect ratio

4:3 aspect ratio

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Contacting Sony

If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional

questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our

Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US

residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).

Before calling Sony customer support, please write down the model

and serial numbers of your TV. You’ll find this information on the

front cover of this manual.

Troubleshooting

Remote Control

Problem Possible Remedies

Remote control

does not operate

❏The batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.

❏Check the orientation of the batteries.

❏Press the TV FUNCTION button. You may have inadvertently pressed the

SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button, which changes the remote control to SAT or

CABLE mode.

❏Make sure the TV’s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet.

❏Locate the TV at least 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights.

Cannot change channels

with the remote control

❏If you are using the TV to change channels, first press the TV FUNCTION

button.

❏If you are using another device to change channels, be sure you have not

inadvertently switched your TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting. Use the

Channel Fix option to “fix” the channel based on the hookup you used (see

page 84).

❏

If you are using another device to change channels, be sure to press the

FUNCTION

button for that device. For example, if you are using your cable box

to change channels, be sure to press the

SAT/CABLE FUNCTION

button.

Remote control

does not operate non-Sony

video equipment

❏If you replaced the batteries to the remote recently, the code numbers for

the video equipment may need to be reset.

❏There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are

attempting to operate.

❏There is a possibility that some non-Sony equipment cannot be operated by

your Sony TV remote.You may need to use the equipment’s original

remote control.

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Channels

CableCARD

Problem Possible Remedies

Cannot receive upper

channels (UHF) when

using an antenna

❏Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are

not presently in the TV’s memory (see page 84).

TV is fixed to one channel ❏Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are

not presently in the TV’s memory (see page 84).

❏Check your Channel Fix settings (see page 84).

Cannot receive any

channels when using

cable TV

❏Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are

not presently in the TV’s memory (see page 84).

Cannot receive or select

channels

❏Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable TV channels that

are not presently in TV memory (see page 84).

Some digital cable channels

are not being displayed

❏Certain cable TV companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital

cable channels. Check with your cable TV company for more information.

❏Check with your cable TV company if the channels are scrambled or

encrypted. You will need a CableCARD or a separate set-top box to view

those channels.

❏Some optional digital cable broadcast formats may not be supported. If

your cable TV company is broadcasting digital signals in unsupported

broadcast formats, you will need a separate set-top box provided by your

cable TV company to view those channels.

❏The digital cable channel may be set to Hide in the Channel Menu (see

page 85).

❏Use the Digital Channels feature to search for new digital channels (see

page 84).

Problem Possible Remedies

Problems using

CableCARD or

CableCARD services

❏Check that the CableCARD is inserted properly (see pages 41-42).

❏The CableCARD must be activated by your local cable TV provider before

you can receive digital cable TV services. See the activation instructions on

pages 41-42.

❏Check the Diagnostics and CableCARD menu options (see page 93). (This can

be useful in providing information to an authorized technician or repair

person.)

❏Contact your cable TV company.

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Memory Stick

Problem Possible Remedies

Image does not

display/Cannot see all files

❏Make sure the image file is a JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) file or an MPEG1 (.mpg,

.mpeg) file.

❏Make sure the Memory Stick is inserted properly (see page 64).

❏Check the Filter option setting (see page 74).

❏Check the Select Contents setting (see page 74) and ensure that files are either

in DCF directories if Digital Camera Folders is selected (see page 74), or in the

currently selected folder if Select a Folder is selected (see page 74).

❏The maximum number of files the Memory Stick Viewer can display is

2,000 files total, including all JPEG, MPEG1, and MP3 files.

❏If you are using a Memory Stick with the Memory Select function, try

changing the position of the A/B select switch.

JPEG image displays

undesirable motion or flicker

in full screen

❏JPEGs captured using a digital video camera may appear to display motion

in full screen. This is a result of the way digital video cameras record still

images, and is not a result of a malfunction with the TV.

Rotation not saved after

Memory Stick is ejected or

Memory Stick Viewer is

closed

❏The Memory Stick might be locked. Unlock the Memory Stick and try

rotating the image again.

❏The file might not have information (EXIF data) that is usually generated

when a digital camera records a photo. In this case, it is not possible to save

the rotation.

❏There might be insufficient space on the Memory Stick to save the rotated

file. Try deleting one or more files and rotating the image again.

Cannot Rotate, Zoom, Pan or

Print Mark MPEG files

❏These functions are available only for JPEG files.

Cannot show (or hide) file

information in full screen or

Slide Show

❏Set the File/Information option to On or Off (see page 73).

Cannot set print quantity ❏The Memory Stick might be locked. Unlock the Memory Stick and try

setting the print quantity again.

Cannot see Menu ❏Press V to display the Menu again.

Cannot hear audio while

using Memory Stick

❏Check the TV’s volume or Speaker (page 81) settings.

❏To hear JPEG voice memo in full screen view, select the Digital Camera Folders

option and set the Filter option to Show All.

❏Check that the Music option is not to set to Off (see page 73).

Not all MP3 files on Memory

Stick are included when the

Music /Complete List option is

selected (page 73)

❏The Memory Stick Viewer can display a maximum of 2,000 files total,

including all JPEG, MPEG1, and MP3 files.

❏Make sure that the file is named with the file extension (.mp3).

Cannot see MP3 list to play

music

❏MP3 files on your Memory Stick only can be played as background music

during a Slide Show (see page 73).

MP3 file does not play back

correctly

❏The Memory Stick Viewer supports only MP3 files with a fixed data rate of

128 kbps (kilobits per second).

MP3 files on the Memory

Stick are not listed

❏Only MP3 files that are named with the file extension (.mp3) are displayed

in the list.

Music files are playing in

wrong order

❏MP3 files are played in alphabetical order, according to the folder in which

they are stored. If you want to change the playing order, rename your files

alphabetically in the order in which you want them to play or create an

MP3 playlist (.m3u file) on a PC.

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Audio

MPEG1 movie does not

play back correctly

❏Some variations of MPEG1 movies may not be compatible with the

Memory Stick Viewer.

MPEG1 quality is poor when

enlarged (page 71)

❏The quality of the movie when enlarged depends on the resolution of the

MPEG1 file. See your camera’s instruction manual for details.

Error message

is displayed

❏No Memory Stick There is no Memory Stick in the slot.

❏Memory Stick

Locked

The lock mechanism on the Memory Stick is

engaged.

❏Memory Stick Error The Memory Stick in the slot might be damaged;

try a different Memory Stick.

❏Format Error The Memory Stick may have been formatted using

a PC or other device that is not compatible with

cameras.

Error icon is displayed The file is not a valid MPEG1 or JPEG format.

The thumbnail is not DCF-compatible.

The file is a JPEG or an MPEG1, but the thumbnail

is unreadable.

The file is unreadable.

Problem Possible Remedies

Problem Possible Remedies

Good picture,

no sound

❏Press MUTING so that the word Muting disappears from the screen (see page

47).

❏Make sure the Speaker option is set to On in the Audio Menu (see page 81).

❏Make sure the MTS option is set to Stereo or Mono (see page 80).

Cannot gain enough volume

when using a cable box

❏Increase the volume of the cable box using the cable box’s remote control.

Then press TV FUNCTION and adjust the TV’s volume.

Sound seems weak or

insufficient

❏The TV’s audio might be set to Auto SAP or Mono, when it might be better set

to Stereo. In the Audio Menu (see page 80), set the MTS setting to Stereo. If

already set to Stereo, switch to Mono (which may reduce background noise

during weak stereo broadcasts).

Cannot raise the volume on

external audio speakers

❏If the Speaker option is set to Off and the Audio Out option is set to Fixed (in

order to output the sound to your audio system) use your audio receiver to

adjust the sound (see page 80). Or, to use the TV remote control, set the

Audio Out option to Variable.

❏To turn on the TV speakers, set the Speaker option to On (see page 80).

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General

Problem Possible Remedies

No picture

(screen not lit), no sound

❏If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may

need service. Call your local Sony Service Center.

❏Make sure the power cord is plugged in.

❏Press the POWER button on the front of the TV.

❏Press the TV/VIDEO button to cycle through the connected video sources.

❏Try another channel; it could be station trouble.

Dark, poor or no

picture (screen lit),

good sound

❏Adjust the Picture option in the Video Menu (see page 78).

❏Adjust the Brightness option in the Video Menu (see page 78).

❏Check the antenna/cable connections.

No color ❏Adjust the Color option in the Video Menu (see page 78).

Only snow and noise

appear on the screen

❏Check the antenna/cable connections.

❏Try another channel; it could be station trouble.

❏Press ANT to change the input mode (see page 47).

Dotted lines

or stripes

❏Adjust the antenna.

❏Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or hair-

dryers.

Double images or ghosts ❏Using a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable may solve the

problem.

“Black box” on screen ❏You have selected a text option in the Setup Menu and no text is available.

(See page 89 to reset Setup selections.) To turn off this feature, set the

Caption Vision option to Off. If you were trying to select closed captioning,

select CC1 instead of TEXT 1-4.

Bars appear at the

top and bottom of the screen

❏Some wide-screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater

than 16:9, such as 2.35:1. (This is especially common with theatrical

releases). Your TV will show these programs with bars at the top and

bottom of the screen. For more details, check the documentation that came

with your DVD (or contact your program provider).

Problem Possible Remedies

How to reset TV to

factory settings

❏Turn on the TV. While holding down the RESET button on the remote

control, press the POWER button on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then

back on again.) Release the RESET button.

How to restore Video settings

to factory settings

❏Press the RESET button on the remote control while in the Video Menu (see

page 78).

How to restore Audio

settings to factory settings

❏Press the RESET button on the remote control while in the Audio Menu (see

page 80).

Cannot cycle through the

other video equipment

connected to the TV

❏Be sure the Video Label option is not set to Skip (see page 90).

Cannot operate Menu ❏If a Menu option appears in gray, this indicates that the TV is in a state in

which the Menu option is not available.

Lost password ❏In the password screen (see page 86), enter the following master password:

4357. The master password clears your previous password; it cannot be

used to temporarily unblock channels.

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TV makes “popping” sound

when turned on

❏This is a normal sound that results from the TV automatically degaussing

each time it is turned on.

TIMER/STAND BY LED on

front panel is lit

❏The LED (see page 12) blinks when the TV is turned on, then shuts off

when the picture is displayed. If the LED blinks for more than a minute,

this may indicate the TV needs service. When lit, indicates that the timer is

set (page 92). When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even when the

TV is turned off.

Digital cable box does not

work

❏If you are connecting a VCR and digital cable box using a splitter, as

described on page 24, you must use a special bi-directional splitter that is

designed to work with your digital cable box. Contact your cable TV

company for details.

Cannot record digital

channels to VCR

❏Only analog channels can be recorded to your VCR.

Problem Possible Remedies

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Specifications

Picture Tube FD Trinitron® tube

Antenna 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF

Television System NTSC American TV Standard

ATSC (8VSB terrestrial) ATSC compliant 8VSB

QAM on cable ANSI/SCTE 07 2000

Channel Coverage Terrestrial (analog) 2-69

Cable TV (analog) 1-125

Terrestrial (digital) 2-69

Cable TV (digital) 1-135

Power Requirements 120V, 60 Hz

Inputs/Outputs

HDMI IN Video 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i

Audio Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16,

20 and 24 bit

Video (IN) 4 total (1 on front panel) 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative

S Video (IN) 3 total (1 on front panel) Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative

C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms

Audio (IN) 7 total (1 on front panel) 500 mVrms (100% modulation)

Impedance: 47 kilohm

Component Video Input 2 (Y, PB, PR) Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative;

PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

CONTROL S (IN/OUT) 1

Variable/Fixed Audio (OUT) 1 More than 408 mVrms at the maximum volume

setting (Variable)

More than 408 mVrms (Fixed)

Impedance (output): 2 kilohms

Digital Audio Optical Output

PCM/Dolby Digital

1Optical Rectangular

CableCARD Slot PCMCIA Type I/II

Supplied Accessories Remote Control RM-Y199

AA (R6) Batteries 2 supplied for remote control

Visible Screen Size

(picture measured diagonally)

KD-30XS955 30 in (762 mm)

KD-34XS955 34 in (863.6 mm)

KD-36XS955 36 in (914.4 mm)

Actual CRT Size

(picture measured diagonally)

KD-30XS955 32 in (812.8 mm)

KD-34XS955 36 in (914.4 mm)

KD-36XS955 38 in (965.2 mm)

Speaker Output 7.5 W x 2 + 15 W subwoofer

Dimensions (W x H x D) KD-30XS955 898 x 604 x 564.5 mm

(35 3/8 x 23 3/4 x 22 1/4 in)

KD-34XS955 994 x 654 x 604 mm (39 1/8 x 25 3/4 x 23 3/4 in)

KD-36XS955 994 x 776.5 x 634 mm (39 1/8 x 30 5/8 x 25 in)

Mass KD-30XS955 67 Kg (148 lbs)

KD-34XS955 93 Kg (205 lbs)

KD-36XS955 108.2 Kg (238.5 lbs)

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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Optional

Accessories

Power Consumption 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

Accessory Description Model Number

Cables Audio/Video VMC-810/820/830 HG

Audio RKC-515HG

Component Video VMC-10/30 HG

TV Stands KD-30XS955 SU-30HX1

KD-34XS955 SU-34HX1

KD-36XS955 SU-36HX1

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Index

0-9 buttons 48, 52

4:3 Default settings 82, 83

A

Advanced Video 79

Alternate Audio 54

Alternate Video 54

ANT button 52

antenna, connecting 16

aspect ratio 83

Audio Menu 77

Audio Out 81

AUDIO OUT jack 14

audio receiver, connecting 36

Auto Program (channel setup)

43, 84

Auto SAP, MTS setting 80

B

balance, adjusting 80

bass, adjusting 80

batteries, inserting in remote 45

bilingual audio 80

blocking programs. See ratings.

brightness, adjusting 78

Built 9

C

cable

connecting 16

with VCR, connecting 22

cable box

connecting with VCR 24

using with TV remote

control 60

CABLE jack, described 14

CableCARD 9, 14, 15, 41

CableCARD slot 14, 41, 42

CableCARD, activating 41

CableCARD, inserting card 41

CableCARD, removing card 42

Caption Vision 89

CATV. See cable

CH buttons 12, 48

Channel Fix 84

channel list, setting up 43

Channel Menu 77

Channel Skip/Add 85

CineMotion 10, 47, 79

ClearEdge VM 79

ClearEdge VM Velocity

Modulation 10

clearing, Favorite Channels 58

closed caption modes 77, 89

CODE SET button 47

color, adjusting 78

Component Video Inputs 10

CONTROL S 40

CONTROL S IN/OUT jacks,

described 14

Cool, Color Temperature 78

D

degauss 102

DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL jack

14

digital channels, adding 84

Digital Reality Creation 10

DISPLAY button 52

DRC Mode 79

DRC MODE button 47

DRC. See Digital Reality Creation.

DVD player

using with TV remote

control 60

with A/V connectors,

connecting 34

E

Effect button 47

ENTER button 48, 52

error messages, Memory Stick

100

F

Fast-forward button 47

Favorite Channels 10

clearing 58

in Channel Menu 84

using 58

features 9

Fixed audio setting 81

Full 56

Full (Screen Mode) 55, 56

G

GUIDE button 48, 53

H

HD Detailer 10

HD/DVD IN

(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

jacks, described 14

High-Definition Multimedia

Interface (HDMI) 10, 37, 38,

96

Horizontal Expand (Screen

Mode) 56, 57

hue, adjusting 78

I

Info Banner 89

Initial Setup 43

interlaced 10, 47, 79, 96

J

JUMP button 47, 52

L

Language, setting 90

M

Memory Stick

button 47

features 61

Index 66

indicator (LED) 12

inserting 64

insertion slot 12

panning photos 70

photo options 69

playing movies 71

precautions 76

removing 65

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rotating photos 70

slide show options 73

troubleshooting 99

viewing photos 68

zooming photos 70

Memory Stick button 12

Memory Stick Viewer 10

MENU button 12, 48, 52, 58, 77

Menus

Audio 77

Channel 77

Parent 77, 86

Setup 89

Video 77

MONITOR OUT 14

Mono, MTS setting 80

Movie mode 78

movies

viewing thumbnails 66

MTS 80

MUTING button 47, 52

N

Neutral, Color Temperature 78

Normal (Screen Mode) 55

O

off, turning off the TV 12

on, turning on the TV 12

P

Parent Menu 77, 86

parental control, described 10

password, changing 86

Pause button 47

photos

viewing thumbnails 66

PIC MODE button 47

picture contrast, adjusting 78

Play button 47

POWER button 12

power cord, removing from

holder 11

powering on/off, the TV 12

presetting channels 84

Pro (Video) mode 78

problems, troubleshooting 97–

102

Program Guide 53

program guide 53

progressive 10, 47, 79, 96

R

ratings, setting 86–88

ratings, viewing blocked

programs 87, 88

Record buttons 47

remote control

inserting batteries 45

programming 49–50

removing, Favorite Channels 58

RESET button 47, 58

resetting

Audio options 81

Video options 79

Rewind button 47

S

S VIDEO jack, described 12, 14

SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button

47

SAT/CABLE POWER button 47

satellite receiver, using with TV

remote control 59

Screen Mode 55, 57, 82, 83

SCREEN MODE button 55

Setup Menu 89

sharpness, adjusting 78

Simulated, Effect 80

SLEEP button 47

speakers

turning on/off 81

using external speakers 81

specifications 104

Standard mode 78

Steady Sound, described 10

Steady Sound, setting 80

Stereo, MTS setting 80

Stop button 47

Super Fine Pitch 10

surround sound 80

SYSTEM OFF button 47

T

Tilt Correction 43, 90

tilt, correcting 43, 90

TIMER indicator 102

transport buttons 47

treble, adjusting 80

troubleshooting 97–102

TruSurround 80

TruSurround, Effect 80

turning on/off the TV 12

TV FUNCTION button 47, 52

TV POWER button 47, 52

TV/VIDEO button 48, 52

V

Variable audio setting 81

VCR

using with TV remote

control 59

with cable box, connecting

24

with cable, connecting 22

with satellite receiver,

connecting 30

Vertical Center 82

Vertical Correction 43, 90

Vertical Expand (Screen Mode)

56, 57

Vertical Size, adjusting 82

VHF/UHF jack, described 14

VIDEO (L/R)/AUDIO jacks,

described 14

Video Menu 77

Video modes, selecting 78

Vivid mode 78

VOL buttons 12, 47, 52

W

Warm, Color Temperature 78

Wega, described 9

Wide Zoom 55

widescreen 10, 83

Z

Zoom (Screen Mode) 55, 56

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