Sony KD-30XS955, KD-32XS945, KD-34SX955, KD-36SX955 manual VCR and Cable, Press VCR/DVD Function

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VCR and Cable

Using

S VIDEO jacks?

See page 22.

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

1Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF input jack.

2Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR’s VHF/UHF output jack to the TV’s CABLE jack.

3Use an A/V cable to connect the VCR’s A/V output jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks.

4Run Auto Program, as described in “Setting Up the Channel List” on page 43.

TV

Coaxial cable

VCR

CATV cable

Setup

SETUP

A/V cable

Notes on Using This Connection

To Do This ...

Do This ...

Cables are often

color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, etc.

SETUP

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

If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See

to operate the VCR

“Programming the Remote Control” on pages 49-50.

 

 

Activate the TV remote

Press VCR/DVD FUNCTION.

control to operate the VCR

 

 

 

Control VCR functions with

See “Operating a VCR” on page 59.

the TV remote control

 

 

 

Label video inputs to easily

See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on page 90.

identify equipment connected

 

to the TV

 

 

 

SETUP

SETUP

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Contents 102-728-221 Notification Important Safeguards Ventilation Trademark Information Contents Using the Remote Control Using the Menus Page Package Contents FeaturesOverview Presenting the FD Trinitron WegaSetup Screen Mode Enables you to resize the pictureSetting Up the TV About the AC Power CordTV Controls and Connectors Qf PowerQa Memory Stick LED Qs Power LED Qd Timer LEDQg Power Qf Infrared Receiver IRRear Panel Video in 1/3 Video in 1/3/4HD/DVD in 5/6 CableCARD SlotBasic Connections Connecting a Cable or Antenna About Using CableCARDSee the connections described on pages 23 Cable or Antenna Only VHF/UHFCable and Antenna Only Cable Box and Cable Only Press SAT/CABLE Function Cable Box Only Connecting Optional Equipment About Using Making Video ConnectionsVCR and Cable Your cable company does not require you to use a cable boxPress VCR/DVD Function VCR and Cable Box Setup Two VCRs for Tape Editing Press VCR/DVD Function Satellite Receiver Satellite receiverPress SAT/CABLE Function Satellite Receiver and VCR VCR/DVD Function Video Connectors DVD playerPR jacks Connectors DVD Player withVideo and Audio Video Y, PB, PR jacksCamcorder TV’s L Mono audio jackAudio Receiver Through your stereo systemDVI-Equipped DeviceVideo Interface output, use the following connection HDMI-Equipped Device Connecting a Device with an Optical in Connector Using the Control S Feature Using CableCARD CableCARD ServiceActivating Removing CableCARD Setting Up the Channel List Using Initial SetupUse the Auto Program feature as described on Use the Digital Channel feature as described onPage Using the Remote Control Inserting BatteriesRemote Control Button DescriptionsTransport ButtonsVOL + Display CH +Programming the Remote Control Laserdisc Players Using the Features This chapter describes how to use the features of your TVPress TV Power Watching TVPress TV Function Press VOL +Using the Program Guide Using Additional Program Guide Options Alternate VideoAlternate Audio Using Screen Mode 30/34 models only Using Screen Mode with High-Definition 720p/1080i Sources Using Screen Mode 32/36 models only Using Screen Mode with High Definition 720p/1080i SourcesUsing Favorite Channels Using the Channel MenuUsing the Favorite Channels GuideUsing Other Equipment with Your TV Remote Control All EquipmentOperating a VCR Satellite Receiver EnterCH +/- or 0-9, Enter using tuner Operating a Cable Box Operating a DVD PlayerCombination Unit About Memory Stick Memory Stick Features Memory Stick Compatibility FunctionalityTrademark Information Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick Inserting a Memory StickTo remove the Memory Stick, see Removing a Memory Stick on Removing a Memory Stick Pull the Memory Stick completely out of the slotUsing the Memory Stick Index About the Icons on the Thumbnail ImagesUsing the Memory Following describes how to use the Memory Stick IndexStick Index Memory StickViewing Photos Photo ControlsPhoto Menu Bar Options Using Zoom and Pan Using RotatePlaying Movies Movie ControlsMovie Menu Bar Options Press B or b to select Index, Slide Show, or FileMemory Stick Index Menu Bar Options Slide Show Menu OptionsSlide Show Menu includes the following options Contents Menu Options MenuAbout DCF File Names Memory Stick Precautions Menu gives you access to the following features Navigating Through MenusUsing the Video Menu Selecting Video OptionsVideo Menu includes the following options Press Reset on the remote control when in the Video Menu Mode button on the remote controlUsing the Audio Menu Selecting Audio OptionsAudio Menu includes the following options Press Reset on the remote control when in the Audio Menu Audio OutVariable FixedUsing the Screen Menu 30/34 models only Selecting Screen Mode OptionsScreen Mode button on the remote control Screen Menu includes the following optionsUsing the Screen Menu 32/36 models only Using the Channel Menu Selecting Channel OptionsChannel Menu includes the following options Show/Hide ChannelsUsing the Parent Menu Selecting Parent Menu OptionsParent Menu includes the following options US Models Selecting Custom Rating Options English Rating C8+14+ 18+Using the Setup Menu Selecting Setup OptionsSetup Menu includes the following options Tilt Correction LanguageMenu Color Programming Caption Vision Using the Applications Menu Selecting Applications OptionsApplications Menu includes the following options Diagnostics Current TimeTo select Current Time CableCARDPage Other Information This chapter includes the following topicsGlossary Aspect ratioTroubleshooting Remote ControlContacting Sony Channels Option and set the Filter option to Show All Audio Audio Out option to VariableVideo General102 Specifications NtscOptional Accessories Index 106