Home » Sony Manuals » Projection Televisions » Sony KDF-55XS955 » Manual Viewer

Sony KDF-55XS955 Operating Instructions (Large File - 14.9 MB) - Page 34

Making Video Connections, About Using SVIDEO, Example of an S VIDEO Connection

Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Page 34 highlights

Setting Up the LCD Projection TV 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. Best Video Performance Connector Type HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Component video S VIDEO Composite video RF/Coaxial About Using S VIDEO 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 S VIDEO cable Equipment with S VIDEO Rear of LCD projection TV VIDEO IN 1 3 4 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, etc. Audio cable 34

Section	Page
Introducing the Sony LCD Projection TV	11
Presenting the Sony LCD Projection TV	11
Package Contents	11
Using This Manual	11
Features	12
Enjoying Your LCD Projection TV	14
Notes on the LCD Projection TV	15
Cleaning the Screen Surface	15
Replacing the Lamp	16
Setting Up the LCD Projection TV	21
Overview	21
LCD Projection TV Front Panel and Connectors	22
Front Panel	22
Front and Rear Panel Connectors	23
Installing the LCD Projection TV	25
Carrying Your LCD Projection TV	25
Take Precaution during the Installation	26
To Prevent the LCD Projection TV from Falling	26
When Installing Your LCD Projection TV Against a Wall	26
Recommended Viewing Area	27
Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna	28
Cable or Antenna	29
Cable and Antenna	30
Cable Box and Cable	31
Cable Box	32
Connecting Optional Equipment	33
Making Video Connections	34
About Using SVIDEO	34
VCR and Cable	35
VCR and Cable Box	36
Two VCRs for Tape Editing	38
Satellite Receiver	39
Satellite Receiver with a VCR	40
DVD Player with Component Video Connectors	42
DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors	43
Camcorder	44
Audio Receiver	45
Digital Cable Box	46
Digital Satellite Receiver	47
Digital Satellite Receiver with HDMI Connector	48
Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector	50
Using the CONTROL S Feature	51
Using CableCARD	52
About Using CableCARD	52
Activating CableCARD Service	52
Removing the CableCARD	53
Setting Up the LCD Projection TV Channel List	54
Using Initial Setup	54
Using the Remote Control	55
Overview	55
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control	55
Button Descriptions	56
Programming the Remote Control	58
Manufacturer’s Codes	59
Using Other Equipment with Your LCD Projection TV Remote Control	60
Operating a Cable Box	60
Operating a Satellite Receiver	60
Operating a VCR	61
Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer	61
Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (SONY DAV)	61
Operating a DVD/ VCR or HDD/DVD Combo Unit	62
Operating an AV Receiver	62
Using the Features	63
Overview	63
Watching TV	63
Using the Program Guide	64
Displaying the Program Guide	64
Using the Guide Menu	65
Using the Program Options Menu	65
Using Wide Screen Mode	66
Changing the Wide Screen Mode for 4:3 Source (Standard definition source)	66
Changing the Wide Screen Mode for 16:9 Source (High definition source)	67
Using Twin View	68
Displaying Twin Pictures	68
Activating the Picture	68
Changing the Picture Size	70
Using Favorite Channels	71
Using the Channel Menu	71
Using the Favorite Channels Guide	72
Using the Freeze Function	73
Using the Memory Stick Viewer	75
About Memory Stick	75
Features	75
Memory Stick Compatibility	76
Memory Stick Functionality	76
File Compatibility	77
Trademark Information	77
Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick	78
Inserting a Memory Stick	78
Inserting the Memory Stick Duo	79
Removing a Memory Stick	80
Using the Memory Stick Index	81
Using the Memory Stick Index	82
Viewing Photos	83
Photo Controls	83
Photo Menu Bar Options	84
Using Zoom and Pan	85
Using Rotate	85
Playing Movies	86
Movie Controls	86
Movie Menu Bar Options	87
Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options	88
Slide Show Menu Options	88
Folder Menu Options	89
Memory Stick Menu	89
Notes on Using Memory Stick Media	90
About DCF File Names	90
Memory Stick Precautions	91
Using the Menus	93
Overview	93
Using the Video Menu	94
Selecting Video Options	94
Using the Audio Menu	98
Selecting Audio Options	98
Using the Screen Menu	100
Selecting Screen Options	100
Using the Channel Menu	102
Selecting Channel Options	102
Using the Parent Menu	104
Selecting Parent Options	104
Viewing Blocked Programs	105
Selecting Custom Rating Options	106
Using the Setup Menu	108
Selecting Setup Options	108
Programming Caption Vision	110
Using the Application Menu	111
Selecting Application Options	111
Other Information	113
Overview	113
Glossary	114
Contacting Sony	115
Troubleshooting	115
Twin View	115
Remote Control	116
CableCARD	116
Memory Stick	117
Video	119
Audio	120
Channels	120
General	121
Flashing Indicators on the Front of the TV	122
Specifications	123
Optional Accessories	125