TV.MANUAL 04_revised Sony Design Center 04.01.04 Pantone 279C Black 4-102-728-21 (1) KD-30XS955 I KD-34XS955 I KD-36XS955 Operating Instructions Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net Printed in U.S.A.
XS.book Page 1 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM WARNING Note to CATV System Installer To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
XS.book Page 2 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the set, or described in the operating instructions or service manual. WARNING To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation, use, and servicing of the set.
XS.book Page 3 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Ventilation Lightning The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna.
XS.book Page 4 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Trademark Information WOW, TruSurround and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW and TruSurround technology are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP4638258, 5510752 and 5736897.
XS.book Page 5 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Contents Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview .......................................................................................................9 Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega ............................................................... 9 Package Contents.............................................................................. 9 Features ............................................................................................
XS.book Page 6 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Overview .....................................................................................................45 Inserting Batteries.......................................................................................45 Button Descriptions ....................................................................................46 Programming the Remote Control ............................................................49 Using the Features Overview ..............
XS.book Page 7 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Using the Menus SETUP Overview .....................................................................................................95 Glossary .......................................................................................................96 Contacting Sony ..........................................................................................97 Troubleshooting..........................................................................................
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XS.book Page 9 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Introducing the FD Trinitron Wega Overview This chapter describes the contents of the package in which the TV is shipped and provides an overview of the features of your Wega TV. Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega The FD Trinitron Wega (pronounced VAY-GAH) is characterized by outstanding contrast, uncompromising accuracy, and corner-tocorner detail. You will recognize the superiority of Wega technology almost immediately.
XS.book Page 10 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP 10 Screen Mode: Enables you to resize the picture. Super Fine Pitch CRT: Created especially for displaying high resolution pictures, the new Super Fine Pitch CRT — along with a new electron gun and high intensity luminescent phosphor — improves image resolution, providing the highest picture quality reproduction from corner to corner.
XS.book Page 11 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Setting Up the TV Overview This chapter includes illustrated instructions for setting up your TV.
XS.book Page 12 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM SETUP TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 q; STD/DUO VIDEO 2 INPUT qa qs qd STAND BY TIMER qf POWER + CHANNEL S VIDEO VIDEO TV/VIDEO L(MONO) – AUDIO – R _ MENU Item Description 1 S VIDEO VIDEO 2 INPUT Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your camcorder or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. Provides better picture quality than composite video (2).
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XS.book Page 14 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Description 1 VHF/UHF RF input that connects to your VHF/UHF antenna or cable box. 2 S VIDEO IN 1/3 Connects to the S VIDEO OUT jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than either composite video (3) or VHF/UHF (1) connections. 3 VIDEO IN 1/3/4 VIDEO/L(MONO) -AUDIO-R Connect to the composite A/V output jacks on your VCR or other video component.
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SETUP XS.book Page 16 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Cable or Antenna Only For best results, use one of the following connections if you are connecting a cable or an antenna and you: ❑ Do not need a cable box to unscramble channels. (If you have a cable box, see pages 18-19.) ❑ Do not intend to connect a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 22 and 24.) The connection you choose depends on the cable type you have in your home, as described below.
XS.book Page 17 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM For best results, use this connection if you: ❑ Have a cable and an antenna. (This is convenient if you are using a separate rooftop antenna to receive additional channels that are not provided by your cable company.) ❑ SETUP Cable and Antenna Only Do not have a cable box or VCR. (If you have a cable box, see pages 18 to 19. If you have a VCR, see pages 22 and 24.
Cable Box and Cable Only For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. Before connecting a cable box, see “About Using CableCARD” on page 15. ❑ You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 22 and 24.) With this connection you can: ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV’s VHF/UHF input jack.
XS.book Page 19 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Cable Box Only to use a cable box. ❑ You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 22 and 24.) SETUP Before connecting a cable box, see “About Using CableCARD” on page 15. For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles all channels, which requires you With this connection you can: ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
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XS.book Page 21 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM 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.
XS.book Page 22 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM SETUP VCR and Cable For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company does not require you to use a cable box. To connect the VCR and cable Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 21. 1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF input jack. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR’s VHF/UHF output jack to the TV’s CABLE jack. 3 Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR’s A/V output jacks to the Setup TV’s A/V input jacks.
XS.book Page 23 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Notes on Using This Connection Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Watch cable channels Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input (CABLE in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control to operate the VCR If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 49-50.
XS.book Page 24 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM SETUP VCR and Cable Box For best results, use this connection if: ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. Before connecting a cable box, see “About Using CableCARD” on page 15. With this connection you can: ❑ Use the TV remote control to change channels coming through Setup the cable box.
XS.book Page 25 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM SETUP TV Coaxial cable Splitter (not supplied) CATV cable Coaxial cable Setup Cable box Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, etc. Coaxial cable A/V cable SETUP VCR A/V cable SETUP Notes on Using This Connection Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the cable input (CABLE in the illustration).
SETUP XS.book Page 26 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Two VCRs for Tape Editing Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 21. Connecting two VCRs lets you record from one VCR to the other. By connecting them as shown below, you can view (monitor) what is being recorded. To connect two VCRs for tape editing 1 Use an A/V cable to connect the playback VCR’s A/V output jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks. 2 Use an A/V cable to connect the recording VCR’s A/V input Setup jacks to the TV’s MONITOR OUT jacks.
XS.book Page 27 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Notes on Using This Connection Do This ... View (monitor) what is being recorded Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration above). Set up the TV remote control to operate the VCR(s) If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 49-50. Activate the TV remote control to operate the VCR(s) Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION.
XS.book Page 28 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Satellite Receiver To connect a satellite receiver SETUP 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 21. satellite input jack. 2 Use an A/V cable to connect the satellite receiver’s A/V output jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks. 3 Connect a CATV cable from your cable or antenna to the TV’s CABLE jack. 4 Run Auto Program, as described in “Setting Up the Channel List” Setup on page 43.
XS.book Page 29 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Notes on Using This Connection Do This ... Watch the satellite receiver Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the satellite receiver input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver If you have a non-Sony satellite receiver, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 49-50. Activate the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver Press SAT/CABLE FUNCTION.
SETUP XS.book Page 30 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Satellite Receiver and VCR To connect a satellite receiver and VCR 1 Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the splitter’s two output jacks to the TV’s CABLE jack. 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter’s other output jack to Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 21. the satellite receiver’s VHF/UHF input jack.
XS.book Page 31 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Notes on Using This Connection Do This ... Watch the satellite receiver Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 3 in the illustration). Watch the VCR Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the input to which the VCR is connected (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control to operate the satellite receiver or VCR If you have a non-Sony VCR or satellite receiver, you must program the remote control.
SETUP XS.book Page 32 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM DVD Player with Component Video Connectors For best results, use this connection if your DVD player has component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks. To connect a DVD player with component video connectors 1 Use three separate component video cables to connect the DVD player’s Y, PB and P R jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks (VIDEO 5) on the TV. ✍ The Y, PB and PR jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled Y, Setup CB and CR, or Y, B-Y and R-Y.
XS.book Page 33 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Notes on Using This Connection Watch the DVD player Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input (VIDEO 5 in the illustration). Set up the TV remote control to operate the DVD player If you have a non-Sony DVD player, you must program the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control” on pages 49-50. Activate the TV remote control to operate the DVD player Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION.
SETUP XS.book Page 34 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Use this connection if your DVD player does not have component video (Y, PB, PR) jacks. To connect a DVD player with A/V connectors 1 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player’s audio output jacks to the TV’s audio input jacks. 2 Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player’s S VIDEO Setup jack to the TV’s S VIDEO jack. TV S VIDEO cable SETUP DVD player Cables are often color-coded to connectors.
XS.book Page 35 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Camcorder Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 21. To connect a camcorder SETUP For easy connection of a camcorder, the TV has front A/V input jacks. If you prefer, however, you can connect the camcorder to the TV’s rear A/V input jacks. 1 Use A/V cables to connect the camcorder’s A/V output jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks. TV Setup VIDEO 2 INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO) – AUDIO – R SETUP Cables are often color-coded to connectors.
XS.book Page 36 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM SETUP Audio Receiver For improved sound quality, you may want to play the TV’s audio through your stereo system. To connect an audio system 1 Use an audio cable to connect the TV’s audio output jacks to the audio receiver’s line input jacks. SETUP Setup TV Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white. Audio cable SETUP To line input Receiver 2 Using the TV’s Audio Menu, set the Speaker option to Off.
XS.book Page 37 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has DVI (Digital Video Interface) output, use the following connection. To connect a device that has DVI OUT: 1 Use an HDMI-to-DVI cable to connect the device’s DVI OUT jack SETUP DVI-Equipped Device to the TV’s HDMI IN jack. ✍ You can purchase HDMI cables (or cable adapters) at your local electronics store. the TV’s HDMI analog audio input jacks.
SETUP XS.book Page 38 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM HDMI-Equipped Device If you have a device, such as an HDTV receiver, that has a HighDefinition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), use the following connection. To connect a device that has HDMI OUT: 1 Use the HDMI cable that came with your device to connect the device’s HDMI OUT jack to the TV’s HDMI IN jack. ✍ HDMI cables transmit both audio and video signals. (Separate audio cables Setup are not necessary.
XS.book Page 39 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Connecting a Device with an Optical IN Connector ❑ Using an optical cable, connect the TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL output jack to the device’s audio optical input jack. SETUP You can use the TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL output jack to connect an audio device that is Dolby Digital and PCM compatible, such as an audio amplifier.
XS.book Page 40 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Using the CONTROL S Feature SETUP CONTROL S allows you to control your system and other Sony equipment with one remote control. In addition to allowing you to control multiple devices with one remote control, the CONTROL S feature allows you to always point your remote control at your TV, instead of having to point it at the other equipment, which might be hidden or out of direct line of sight. Use CONTROL S IN to send signals to the TV.
XS.book Page 41 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Using CableCARD SETUP CableCARD provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted cable channels — without the need for a set-top box — that will enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. The CableCARD, which is provided by your cable TV company, is inserted into the TV’s rear panel CableCARD slot.
SETUP XS.book Page 42 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM z You can also access information about your CableCARD in the Applications Menu (see page 93). 3 Gently push the card into the slot until it locks into place. 4 Turn on the TV. After 1-2 minutes, the CableCARD setup screen is displayed. This screen includes information your cable TV company will request before they can activate your service. 5 Follow the displayed instructions: Phone your cable company.
XS.book Page 43 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Setting Up the Channel List Using Initial Setup To run Initial Setup Setup 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears. Using the remote control, move the highlight to the desired language, then press to select that language. The Tilt Correction screen appears. z To exit the Tilt Correction and Vertical Correction screens, press the MENU button. 2 Press B b to correct any tilt of the picture.
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XS.book Page 45 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Using the Remote Control Overview This chapter describes how to set up, program, and use the TV’s remote control. Topic Page Inserting Batteries 45 Button Descriptions 46 Programming the Remote Control 49 Inserting Batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the remote control. 2 Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E terminals on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Replace the battery cover.
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XS.book Page 47 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Button Description MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL+ to restore the sound. 2 SYSTEM OFF Press to turn off all Sony brand audio/video equipment at once. (May not function with older Sony equipment. Does not function with DVD/VCR combination unit.) 3 TV/VCR/DVD Press to change the VHF/UHF output of the VCR (or DVD/VCR combination unit).
XS.book Page 48 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Description qh TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the TV’s video inputs. qj DISPLAY Press once to display the current channel number, current time, and channel label (if set) and other information. Press again to turn Display off. qk SCREEN MODE Press to toggle between the Screen Mode options. For details on using Screen Mode, see pages 55-57. Also available in the Screen Menu (pages 82-83).
XS.book Page 49 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Programming the Remote Control SETUP If you have video equipment other than Sony brand (or if you have a Sony DVD/VCR combination unit) that you want to control with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedure to program the remote control. ✍ The equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used with the remote control.
XS.book Page 50 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM SETUP SETUP SETUP Remote Control SETUP SETUP Manufacturer’s Codes DVD Players VCRs Manufacturer Sony Admiral (M.
XS.book Page 51 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Using the Features Overview This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV.
XS.book Page 52 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM SETUP Watching TV z For a complete list of all the functions of the remote control, see pages 45-50. To Do This ... Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the TV Press TV FUNCTION Turn on/off the TV Press TV POWER Tune directly to a channel To tune to analog channels, press 0-9 and then ENTER. For digital subchannels, press 0-9, press 0-9 again, and then ENTER. , SETUP For example, to select subchannel 21.
XS.book Page 53 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Using the Program Guide ✍ The Program Guide cannot be displayed when the TV is tuned to one of the video inputs or if the Channel Fix option is set to anything other than Off (see page 84). SETUP The program guide lets you review program information and select both analog and digital channels. GUIDE To display the program guide: Press GUIDE on the TV’s remote control.
Using Additional Program Guide Options Press b while in the program guide’s channel list to display the following options, which allow you to customize the settings of the program on the currently tuned channel. SETUP SETUP Features SETUP SETUP SETUP XS.book Page 54 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM 54 Option Description Alternate Video (when available) Each program has a main video stream (the video that you see when the channel is first tuned), and may have alternate video streams.
XS.book Page 55 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Using Screen Mode (models KD-30/34XS955 Only) Mode settings in the Screen Menu. For details, see page 82. ❑ SETUP The Screen Mode feature lets you change the picture size for both standard-definition (480i/480p) and high-definition (720p/1080i) z You can also access the Screen sources. Press SCREEN MODE repeatedly to toggle through the following Screen Mode settings.
XS.book Page 56 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Using Screen Mode with High-Definition (720p/1080i) Sources SETUP Example Description Full displays the picture at its original size. SCREEN If the source is a 16:9 high-definition (720p/1080i) signal, the picture fills the screen. Full (native 16:9) SETUP If the source is a 4:3 standard-definition signal that has been upconverted, bars are shown to fill the 16:9 screen.
XS.book Page 57 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Using Screen Mode (models KD-36XS955 Only) SETUP The Screen Mode feature is useful when a 480i signal has been upconverted to a 720p or 1080i signal, which results in undesirable “black bars” appearing on all four sides of the picture. Using the Screen Mode feature, you can enlarge these pictures, minimizing the size of the black bars.
XS.book Page 58 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Using Favorite Channels SETUP The Favorite Channels feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify. You can create a list using the Favorite Channel option in the Channel Menu, or by using the Add to Favorites feature in the Favorite Channels guide. SETUP Using the Channel Menu z For details on using the Channel Menu, see page 84. 1 2 3 4 Press MENU to display the Menu.
XS.book Page 59 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control SETUP All Equipment Do This ... Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV’s video inputs. You must program the remote control the first time you use it. See “Programming the Remote Control” on page 49. SETUP To Do This ...
Operating a Cable Box Operating a DVD Player Operating a DVD/VCR Combination Unit z When the VCR is not playing, TV/VCR/DVD switches between the DVD player and the VCR’s tuner. SETUP SETUP Features SETUP SETUP SETUP XS.book Page 60 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM 60 To Do This ... Press Activate the remote control to operate the cable box Turn on/off Select a channel Change channels Back to previous channel SAT/CABLE FUNCTION To Do This ...
XS.book Page 61 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Using the Memory Stick Viewer About Memory Stick Memory Stick (sold separately) is a compact, portable, and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that makes it perfect for portable applications, such as digital photography. Memory Stick is specially designed for sharing digital data among Memory Stick compatible products such as digital cameras and digital video cameras.
SETUP XS.book Page 62 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Memory Stick Compatibility This television is compatible with the following Sony brand Memory Stick media types: ❑ Memory Stick Media ❑ Memory Stick Duo and PRO Duo Media (without the Memory Stick adaptor) ✍ The Memory Stick slot on your TV has been designed to accommodate SETUP standard and compact versions of Memory Stick. It is not necessary to use an adapter for Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo.
XS.book Page 63 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM File Compatibility Supported File Name Extensions .jpg .jpeg MPEG1 .mpg .mpeg SETUP File Type JPEG SETUP Trademark Information The Memory Stick Viewer is compatible with JPEG images taken with Sony digital still cameras and MPEG1* movies taken with Sony digital cameras and camcorders.
XS.book Page 64 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM SETUP Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick Inserting a Memory Stick ✍ The Memory Stick slot on your TV has been designed to accommodate standard and compact versions of Memory Stick. It is not necessary to use an adapter for Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo. If you use an adapter it may damage the adapter and Memory Stick slot.
XS.book Page 65 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator is off. (When the light is on, this indicates that the TV is reading data from the Memory Stick.) SETUP Removing a Memory Stick ✍ Removing the Memory Stick while a file is being accessed (when the Memory Stick LED on the TV’s front panel is lit) may damage the Memory Stick or its contents. The Memory Stick media is ejected.
XS.book Page 66 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Using the Memory Stick Index SETUP Turn on the TV and insert a Memory Stick that contains the photo or movie files you want to view. For details, see page 64. MEMORY STICK ✍ If the Memory Stick Index does not appear, press the MEMORY STICK button on the remote control. SETUP The Memory Stick Index appears, which displays thumbnail images of the files stored on the Memory Stick.
XS.book Page 67 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM The following describes how to use the Memory Stick Index. SETUP Do This ... Press V v B b. Display the highlighted photo, voice memo, or movie file full screen Press . For details, see “Viewing Photos” on page 68 and “Playing Movies” on page 71. Display the next page of thumbnails 1 Press v to select V. 2 Press v to display the next page of thumbnails. Display the previous or next page of thumbnails 1 Press v to select V. 2 Press B to select .
XS.book Page 68 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Viewing Photos SETUP When you select a photo from the Memory Stick Index (described on page 66), it displays as shown below, with the following controls. Information about selected photo SETUP Selected photo Previous/next buttons Photo Menu bar SETUP ✍ JPEGs captured using a digital video camera may appear to display motion in full screen.
XS.book Page 69 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM The Photo Menu bar lets you access additional photo viewing options. SETUP Photo Menu Bar Options To access the Photo Menu bar 1 Press B or b to select Slide Show, View, or File. 2 Press to select the desired option. Displays the Slide Show Menu. For details, see “Slide Show Menu Options” on page 73. View Rotate Allows you to rotate the photo in 90 degree increments clockwise or counterclockwise. For details, see “Using Rotate” on page 70.
SETUP XS.book Page 70 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Using Zoom and Pan To Zoom and Pan a photo 1 In the Photo Menu bar, highlight View. 2 Highlight Zoom/Pan and press . 3 Specify the zoom center point by pressing B b V v ; then press to set the center. Memory Stick Features SETUP SETUP The Zoom and Pan controls are displayed. To Do This ... Do This ... Zoom in (increase magnification) or out (decrease magnification) Highlight Zoom and press V to zoom in or v to zoom out.
XS.book Page 71 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Playing Movies Information about selected movie SETUP When you select a movie from the Memory Stick Index (described on page 66), it displays as shown below, with the following controls. Selected movie SETUP Enlarge button Play/pause button Previous/next buttons Movie Menu bar SETUP Movie Controls To Do This ... Do This ... Enlarge the movie window Highlight Enlarge, and then press . To display the movie controls again, press .
Movie Menu Bar Options z MPEG1 files that are protected are indicated by the Lock icon. SETUP Memory Stick Features SETUP SETUP SETUP XS.book Page 72 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM 72 To access the Movie Menu bar 1 Highlight Index in the Movie Menu bar. 2 Press B or b to select Index, Slide Show, or File. 3 Select the desired option. Option Description Index Displays the Memory Stick Index, with the highlight on the thumbnail of the currently displayed movie.
XS.book Page 73 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Memory Stick Index Menu Bar Options The Slide Show Menu includes the following options: Option Description Start Starts the Slide Show. Music Allows you to select background audio to play during the Slide Show. Off No additional background audio is played during the Slide Show. Audio that is associated with the JPEG or MPEG1 files will play. Play Memory Stick Plays all MP3 files on the Memory Stick.
Contents Menu Options The Contents Menu includes the following options: Option Description Select Folder Allows you to select different folders to view in the Memory Stick Viewer. SETUP SETUP XS.book Page 74 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM SETUP File Order Selects all folders within the directories defined by the DCF rules used by Sony digital cameras (see page 75). JPEG and MPEG1 files in those directories are recognized even if they do not conform to the DCF file naming rules.
XS.book Page 75 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Notes on Using Memory Stick Media Most Sony brand digital still and video cameras automatically record still photo and movie files using DCF compliant directory and file names. DCF stands for “Design Rules for Camera File Systems,” which are specifications established by the Japan Electronic Industry Development Association (JEIDA).
Memory Stick Precautions SETUP SETUP XS.book Page 76 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM When using Memory Stick media, follow these precautions: ❑ To avoid permanent damage to still image data, do not turn off the TV or remove Memory Stick media from the insertion slot while data is being read (as indicated by the Memory Stick indicator light being on). ❑ Avoid touching the terminal of Memory Stick media or bringing it into contact with a metal object.
XS.book Page 77 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Using the Menus Overview The Menu gives you access to the following features: Menu Description Page 78 The Video Menu allows you to make adjustments to your picture settings. It also allows you to customize the Picture Mode based on the type of program you are viewing, select Advanced Video options, and more. The Audio Menu Offers enhanced audio options such as listening to second audio programming (SAP) or customizing the Effect of the sound on your TV.
XS.book Page 78 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Using the Video Menu Menus To access the Video Menu, follow these steps: 1. Display Menu SETUP SETUP 3. Press to select To change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Menu, press MENU. Selecting Video Options The Video Menu includes the following options: Option Description You can also change the Mode setting using the PICTURE MODE button on the remote control.
XS.book Page 79 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Option Description You can also change the DRC Mode using the DRC MODE button on the remote control. Advanced Video Select Program to choose among the Advanced Video options. DRC Mode Creates a high-resolution picture with 4x density, for high quality sources (i.e., DVD player, satellite receiver). Interlaced Recommended for moving pictures.
XS.book Page 80 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Using the Audio Menu Menus To access the Audio Menu, follow these steps: 1. Display Menu 2. Highlight 3. Press to select SETUP To change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Menu, press MENU. SETUP Selecting Audio Options The Audio Menu includes the following options: Option Description Treble Adjust to decrease or increase higher-pitched sounds. Bass Adjust to decrease or increase lower-pitched sounds.
XS.book Page 81 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Description Speaker On Select to turn on the TV speakers. Off Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through your external audio system speakers. This option can be set only when the Speaker option is set Audio Out Easy control of to Off. volume Variable The TV’s speakers are turned off, but the adjustments volume output from your audio system can still Menus Option be controlled by the TV’s remote control.
XS.book Page 82 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Using the Screen Menu (models KD-30/34XS955 Only) Menus To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: 1. Display Menu 3. Press to select SETUP To change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Menu, press MENU. Selecting Screen Mode Options SETUP 2.
XS.book Page 83 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Using the Screen Menu (model KD-36XS955 Only) To access the Screen Menu, follow these steps: 2. Highlight Menus 1. Display Menu 3. Press to select SETUP To change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Menu, press MENU.
XS.book Page 84 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Using the Channel Menu Menus To access the Channel Menu, follow these steps: 1. Display Menu 3. Press to select SETUP To change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Menu, press MENU. SETUP Selecting Channel Options The Channel Menu includes the following options: Option Description Favorite Channels Lets you set up a list of your favorite channels. For details, see “Using Favorite Channels” on page 58.
XS.book Page 85 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Description Show/Hide Channels Allows you to show or hide channels that appear in the Program Guide (page 53) and when you use the CH+/buttons to channel surf. Channels that are set to Hidden do not appear in the Program Guide or when you use the CH+/- buttons. 1 Press V or v to highlight the channel that you want to show or hide. To move between the Major and Digital subchannel lists, press B or b. To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1-4.
XS.book Page 86 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Using the Parent Menu Menus The Parent Menu allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. To access the Parent Menu, follow these steps: SETUP 1. Display Menu 2. Highlight 3. Press to select Use the 0-9 buttons on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. If this is the first time you are creating this password, confirm the password by entering it again. (The Parent Menu options appear.
XS.book Page 87 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Option Description Movie Rating G All children and General Audience. PG Parental Guidance suggested. PG-13 Parental Guidance for children under 13. R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children under 17. NC-17 and X No one 17 or under allowed. TV Rating Block programs by their rating, content or both Age-Based Ratings TV-Y All children. TV-Y7 Directed to children age 7 and older. Parental Guidance suggested.
Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options SETUP Menus XS.book Page 88 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM For Canadian models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For US models, see page 87.) Option Description English Rating C All children. C8+ Children 8 years and older. G General programming. PG Parental Guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and older. 18+ Adult programming. G General programming. 8 ans+ Not recommended for young children.
XS.book Page 89 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Using the Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu, follow these steps: 2. Highlight Menus 1. Display Menu 3. Press to select To change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection. SETUP Setup Menu for KD-30/34XS955 To exit the Menu, press MENU.
XS.book Page 90 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Description Label Video Inputs Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 5 jack, you can select the label DVD for the VIDEO 5 input. Then when you press the TV/VIDEO button to change inputs, the Video Label you assigned to that input appears on screen. 1 Press V or v to highlight the video input (VIDEO 1-7) to which you want to assign a label.
XS.book Page 91 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM If you selected the Program option under Caption Vision (see page 89), you can change the following settings: Basic Allows you to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options. Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program. (Should be set to CC1 for most programs.) Text1,Text2, Text3,Text4 Displays network/station information presented using either half or the whole screen (if available). For closed captioning, set to CC1.
XS.book Page 92 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Using the Applications Menu Menus To access the Applications Menu, follow these steps: 1. Display Menu SETUP SETUP 3. Press to select To change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection. To exit the Menu, press MENU. Selecting Applications Options You can also use the MEMORY STICK buttons on the remote control or front panel. You can also change the Sleep options using the SLEEP button on the remote control. Menus Menus SETUP 2.
XS.book Page 93 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Option Description 4 Select to set the Timer by day, time, duration, and channel. Off Select to turn off the Timer. (Your previous settings are saved.) If you selected Program in step 2, Press V and v to set the day(s), hour, minute, duration, and channel number. Press or b to confirm each setting and move to the next setting. Press B to go back to the previous setting. Press MENU to exit the Menu.
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XS.book Page 96 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Other Info Glossary analog signal aspect ratio Refers to the ratio between the width and height of the screen. KD-36XS955 models have a 4:3 aspect ratio; KD-30/34XS955 models have a a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio.
XS.book Page 97 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Contacting Sony Before calling Sony customer support, please write down the model and serial numbers of your TV. You’ll find this information on the front cover of this manual. Other Info If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center at 1-800-222-SONY (7669) (US residents only) or (416) 499-SONY (7669) (Canadian residents only).
Channels Problem Possible Remedies Cannot receive upper channels (UHF) when 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). ❏ 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).
XS.book Page 99 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Problem Possible Remedies Image does not ❏ display/Cannot see all files ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ Cannot see Menu Cannot hear audio while using Memory Stick ❏ ❏ ❏ The Memory Stick might be locked. Unlock the Memory Stick and try setting the print quantity again. Press V to display the Menu again. Check the TV’s volume or Speaker (page 81) settings.
XS.book Page 100 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Other Info Problem Possible Remedies MPEG1 movie does not ❏ play back correctly MPEG1 quality is poor when ❏ enlarged (page 71) Error message ❏ is displayed ❏ ❏ Other ❏ Error icon is displayed Some variations of MPEG1 movies may not be compatible with the Memory Stick Viewer. The quality of the movie when enlarged depends on the resolution of the MPEG1 file. See your camera’s instruction manual for details.
XS.book Page 101 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Problem Possible Remedies No picture (screen not lit), no sound ❏ ❏ “Black box” on screen ❏ Bars appear at the ❏ top and bottom of the screen SETUP Double images or ghosts Dark, poor or no picture (screen lit), good sound No color Only snow and noise appear on the screen Other Dotted lines or stripes ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ SETUP If your TV does not turn on, and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may need service.
XS.book Page 102 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Possible Remedies Digital cable box does not work ❏ Cannot record digital channels to VCR ❏ Other Info SETUP SETUP SETUP Other Other Info Problem TV makes “popping” sound ❏ when turned on TIMER/STAND BY LED on ❏ front panel is lit 102 This is a normal sound that results from the TV automatically degaussing each time it is turned on. The LED (see page 12) blinks when the TV is turned on, then shuts off when the picture is displayed.
XS.book Page 103 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Specifications Channel Coverage ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 2-69 1-125 2-69 1-135 Video Audio 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bit 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms 500 mVrms (100% modulation) Impedance: 47 kilohm Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative; PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms PR: 0.
XS.book Page 104 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Other Info Power Consumption KD-30XS955 In Use: 220 W In Standby: 3 W In CableCARD Standby: 20 W In Use: 250 W In Standby: 3 W In CableCARD Standby: 20 W In Use: 270 W In Standby: 3 W In CableCARD Standby: 20 W KD-34XS955 KD-36XS955 Other Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
XS.book Page 105 Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:40 PM Index 0-9 buttons 48, 52 4:3 Default settings 82, 83 A Advanced Video 79 Alternate Audio 54 Alternate Video 54 ANT button 52 antenna, connecting 16 aspect ratio 83 Audio Menu 77 Audio Out 81 AUDIO OUT jack 14 audio receiver, connecting 36 Auto Program (channel setup) 43, 84 Auto SAP, MTS setting 80 B balance, adjusting 80 bass, adjusting 80 batteries, inserting in remote 45 bilingual audio 80 blocking programs. See ratings.
SETUP Index Welcome XS.
