Sony KDE-42XS955 Operating Instructions - Page 95

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Menus

Noise

Reduction

Select to reduce the noise level of connected equipment. It is also

effective on the signal from the VHF/UHF jack. Select from

High

,

Medium

,

Low

and

Off

.

Direct Mode

On

Select for a natural, soft picture.

Off

Select to turn off the

Direct Mode

.

Game Mode

On

Select to optimize the lipsync when playing games.

Off

Select to turn off the

Game Mode

.

Advanced

Video

Select

Program

to choose among the options described below.

DRC Mode

Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x density,

for high quality sources (i.e., DVD player, satellite

receiver).

Mode1

Recommended for moving pictures.

Mode2

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.

DRC Palette

Allows you to customize the level of detail

(Reality) and smoothness (Clarity) for up to three

input sources. For example, you can create one

Custom setting to optimize your cable input’s

picture, and create another to optimize your DVD

player’s picture. You can switch among the three

Custom settings in the menu.

1

Press

V

v

B

b

to highlight

Custom 1

,

Custom 2

, or

Custom 3

and then press

. The DRC palette appears.

2

Press

V

v

B

b

to adjust the position of the

marker (

). As you move the

higher along

the Reality axis, the picture becomes more

detailed. As you move the

to the right,

along the Clarity axis, the picture becomes

smoother.

3

To save the setting, press

.

To return the Custom options to the default factory

settings, press

RESET

.

Option

Description

z

DRC Mode

and

DRC

Palette

are not available

when watching 480p or

720p sources or Twin

View.

Also not available when

Direct Mode

is set to

On

,

Game Mode

is set

to

On

, or using Memory

Stick.

z

DRC Palette

is not

available when

Direct

Mode

is set to

On

,

Game Mode

is set to

On

or using Twin View.

Custom 1

Press

Reality

(25)

Clarity

(1)

to exit

z

For best results, adjust

the Reality by pressing

V

v

until you are

satisfied with the level

of detail. Then adjust

the Clarity by pressing

B

b

until you have a

smooth image.

(Continued)

z

Direct Mode

is not

available when

watching 480p or 720p

sources.

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

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