Sony KD-34XS955 FAQs: Digital Cable Ready Reference - Page 2

What does Digital Cable Ready mean? A DCR product is a digital TV, digital video recorder or other device capable of receiving unscrambled analog, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming. This device can receive unencrypted or unscrambled video signals through direct connection to the cable system with no additional required component. To receive encrypted digital services, the device needs a CableCARD™ supplied by the cable operator which fits into a slot on the DCR product. Sony DCR products that are available to consumers now or have been publicly announced for release in the near future include digital video recorders DHG-HDD250 & DHG-HDD500 and the following digital televisions (DTVs): • KD-34XBR960 • KD-30XS955 • KD-34XS955 • KD-36XS955 • KDP-51WS655 • KDP-57WS655 • KDE-37XS955 • KDE-42XS955 • KDE-50XS955 • KDF-42WE655 • KDF-50WE655 • KDF-55WF655 • KDF-60WF655 • KDF-55XS955 • KDF-60XS955 What does Plug-and-Play mean? Plug-and-Play is another term for DCR used during the cable and consumer electronics industry discussions and the FCC's rulemaking proceeding. The generic term for these products is DCR. How does DCR benefit consumers? DCR enables consumers to receive digital programming, including HDTV signals, without a set-top box and will allow for an array of new devices, such as various kinds of digital recorders, to be easily connected to cable networks. How does a DCR television work? 2