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Other Info Other SETUP Channels Problem Possible Remedies Cannot receive upper ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are channels (UHF) when not presently in the TV's memory (see page 84). using an antenna 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 ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable channels that are channels when using not presently in the TV's memory (see page 84). cable TV Cannot receive or select ❏ Use Auto Program in the Channel Menu to add receivable TV channels that channels are not presently in TV memory (see page 84). Some digital cable channels ❏ Certain cable TV companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital are not being displayed 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). CableCARD Problem Problems using CableCARD or CableCARD services Possible Remedies ❏ 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. SETUP SETUP Other Info 98

Section	Page
Important Safeguards	3
Contents	6
Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega	10
Overview	10
Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega	10
Package Contents	10
Features	10
Setting Up the TV	12
Overview	12
About the AC Power Cord	12
TV Controls and Connectors	13
Front Panel	13
Rear Panel	14
Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna	16
About Using CableCARD	16
Cable or Antenna Only	17
Cable and Antenna Only	18
Cable Box and Cable Only	19
Cable Box Only	20
Connecting Optional Equipment	21
Making Video Connections	22
About Using SVIDEO	22
VCR and Cable	23
VCR and Cable Box	25
Two VCRs for Tape Editing	27
Satellite Receiver	29
Satellite Receiver and VCR	31
DVD Player with Component Video Connectors	33
DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors	35
Camcorder	36
Audio Receiver	37
DVI-Equipped Device	38
HDMI-Equipped Device	39
Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector	40
Using the CONTROL S Feature	41
Using CableCARD	42
About Using CableCARD	42
Activating CableCARD Service	42
Removing the CableCARD	43
Setting Up the Channel List	44
Using Initial Setup	44
Using the Remote Control	46
Overview	46
Inserting Batteries	46
Button Descriptions	47
Programming the Remote Control	50
Notes	50
Using the Features	52
Overview	52
Watching TV	53
Using the Program Guide	54
Using Additional Program Guide Options	55
Using Screen Mode (models KD-30/34XS955 Only)	56
Using Screen Mode (models KD-36XS955 Only)	58
Using Favorite Channels	59
Using the Channel Menu	59
Using the Favorite Channels Guide	59
Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control	60
All Equipment	60
Operating a VCR	60
Operating a Satellite Receiver	60
Operating a Cable Box	61
Operating a DVD Player	61
Operating a DVD/VCR Combination Unit	61
Using the Memory Stick Viewer	62
About Memory Stick	62
Features	62
Memory Stick Compatibility	63
Memory Stick Functionality	63
File Compatibility	64
Trademark Information	64
Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick	65
Inserting a Memory Stick	65
Removing a Memory Stick	66
Using the Memory Stick Index	67
Using the Memory Stick Index	68
Viewing Photos	69
Photo Controls	69
Photo Menu Bar Options	70
Using Zoom and Pan	71
Using Rotate	71
Playing Movies	72
Movie Controls	72
Movie Menu Bar Options	73
Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options	74
Slide Show Menu Options	74
Contents Menu Options	75
Memory Stick Menu	75
Notes on Using Memory Stick Media	76
About DCF File Names	76
Memory Stick Precautions	77
Using the Menus	78
Overview	78
Navigating Through Menus	78
Using the Video Menu	79
Selecting Video Options	79
Using the Audio Menu	81
Selecting Audio Options	81
Using the Screen Menu (models KD-30/34XS955 Only)	83
Selecting Screen Mode Options	83
Using the Screen Menu (model KD-36XS955 Only)	84
Selecting Screen Mode Options	84
Using the Channel Menu	85
Selecting Channel Options	85
Using the Parent Menu	87
Selecting Parent Menu Options	87
US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options	88
Viewing Blocked Programs	88
Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options	89
Viewing Blocked Programs	89
Using the Setup Menu	90
Selecting Setup Options	90
Programming Caption Vision	92
Using the Applications Menu	93
Selecting Applications Options	93
Other Information	96
Overview	96
Glossary	97
Contacting Sony	98
Troubleshooting	98
Remote Control	98
Channels	99
CableCARD	99
Memory Stick	100
Audio	101
Video	102
General	102
Specifications	104

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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.