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KDE-50XS955 Setup CableCARD z You can also access information about your CableCARD™ in the Applications Menu (see page 108). CAUTION: Inserting the CableCARD™ incorrectly may result in permanent damage to the card and the TV. 2 Gently push the card into the slot until it locks into place. 3 The CableCARD™ setup screen is displayed. This screen includes information your cable TV company will request before they can activate your service. 4 Follow the displayed instructions: Phone your cable TV company. A representative will guide you through the activation process. 5 After 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. Once the CableCARD™ is removed, your TV will no longer decrypt digital cable TV programming services that require CableCARD™. 1 Push the eject button on the TV's CableCARD™ slot to release the card. Eject button 2 Pull the CableCARD™ straight out of the slot to remove it. To install a different CableCARD™, follow the instructions in "Activating CableCARD™ Service" on page 51. 52

Section	Page
Introducing the TV	13
Welcome	13
Package Contents	13
Features	14
Setting Up the TV	17
Overview	17
TV Controls and Connectors	18
Front panel	18
Side panel	19
Rear panel	20
Connecting the Power Cord	22
Preventing the TV from Toppling Over	23
Bundling the Connecting Cables	24
Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna	25
Cable or Antenna	26
Cable Box and Antenna	27
Cable Box	28
Connecting Optional Equipment	30
Making Video Connections	30
About Using SVIDEO	31
VCR and Cable	32
VCR and Cable Box	34
Two VCRs for Tape Editing	36
Satellite Receiver	38
Satellite Receiver and VCR	40
DVD Player with Component Video Connectors	43
DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors	45
Digital Satellite Receiver with HDMI Connector	46
DVD Player or Digital Satellite Receiver via AV Receiver with CENTER SPEAKER IN Terminals	48
Camcorder	50
Audio Receiver	51
Sub Woofer	51
Device with an Optical (Digital Audio) Connector	52
Using the CONTROL S Feature	52
Using CableCARD™	53
Activating CableCARD™ Service	53
Removing the CableCARD™	54
Setting Up the Channel List	55
Using Auto Setup	55
Using the Remote Control	57
Overview	57
Inserting Batteries	57
Button Descriptions	58
Programming the Remote Control	60
Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control	62
Operating a Cable Box	62
Operating a Satellite Receiver	62
Operating a VCR	63
Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer	63
Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV)	64
Operating a DVD/VCR Combo Unit	64
Operating an AV Receiver	64
Using the Features	65
Overview	65
Watching TV	66
Using the Program Guide	67
Displaying the Program Guide	67
Using Additional Program Guide Options	68
Using Wide Screen Mode	69
Using Twin View	71
Displaying Twin Pictures	71
Activating the Picture	72
Changing the Picture Size	73
Using Favorite Channels	74
Using the Channel Menu	74
Using the Favorite Channels Guide	75
Using the Memory Stick Viewer	77
About Memory Stick	77
Features	77
Memory Stick Compatibility	78
Memory Stick Functionality	78
File Compatibility	79
Trademark Information	79
Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick	80
Inserting a Memory Stick	80
Inserting the Memory Stick DUO	81
Removing a Memory Stick	82
Using the Memory Stick Index	83
Using the Memory Stick Index	84
Viewing Photos	85
Photo Controls	85
Photo Menu Bar Options	86
Using Zoom and Pan	87
Using Rotate	87
Playing Movies	88
Movie Controls	88
Movie Menu Bar Options	89
Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options	90
Slide Show Menu Options	90
Contents Menu Options	91
Memory Stick Menu	91
Notes on Using Memory Stick Media	92
About DCF File Names	92
Memory Stick Precautions	92
Using the Menus	93
Overview	93
Navigating Through Menus	93
Using the Video Menu	94
Selecting Video Options	94
Using the Audio Menu	97
Selecting Audio Options	97
Using the Screen Menu	99
Selecting Screen Options	99
Using the Channel Menu	101
Selecting Channel Options	101
Using the Parental Lock Menu	103
Selecting Parental Lock Options	103
US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options	104
Viewing Blocked Programs	104
Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options	105
Viewing Blocked Programs	105
Using the Setup Menu	106
Selecting Setup Options	106
Programming Caption Vision	108
Using the Applications Menu	109
Selecting Applications Options	109
Other Information	111
Overview	111
Glossary	112
Contacting Sony	113
Troubleshooting	113
Twin View	113
Remote Control	114
CableCARD™	114
Channels	115
Memory Stick	116
Audio	117
Video	118
General	119
Specifications	120
Optional Accessories	122