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analog signal A signaling method that uses continuous changes in the amplitude or frequency of an electronic transmission to convey information.

aspect ratio Refers to the ratio between the width and height of the screen. 32/36 models have a 4:3 aspect ratio; 30/34 models have a a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio.

4:3 aspect ratio

16:9 aspect ratio

component video Component video is sent through three cables: two color shade (chrominance) signals and one

brightness (luminance) signal. Component video achieves greater color accuracy than composite video or S VIDEO by splitting chrominance into two separate portions.

composite video Composite video is sent through a single cable. Composite video combines the color shade (chrominance) and brightness (luminance) information into one video signal.

degauss A process that demagnetizes the metal components in the TV monitor, which eliminates image distortion that can result from magnetic charges acquired by the TV’s components. Your TV degausses automatically when it is turned on.

digital television (DTV) A new technology for transmitting and receiving broadcast television signals. DTV provides clearer resolution and improved sound quality over analog television.

HDMI (High-DefinitionProvides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-

Multimedia Interface) equipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio.

National Television System A unit of the Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, that establishes

Committee (NTSC) television standards in the United States, such as NTSC Color, the standard used in this TV.

RF Radio Frequency. That part of the frequency spectrum that is used to transmit TV and radio signals.

S VIDEO S VIDEO requires a single cable, which carries the brightness (luminance) and color (chrominance) signals of the picture separately. S VIDEO provides better resolution than composite video, which carries the signals together.

VHF/UHF VHF (Very High Frequency) is the part of the frequency spectrum from 30 to 300 megahertz. UHF (Ultra High Frequency) is the part of the frequency spectrum from 300 to 3,000 megahertz.

480i (SD) Provides 480 lines of resolution. Displays images using interlaced scanning, which first transmits all the odd lines on the TV screen and then the even lines.

480p (SD) Provides 480 lines of resolution. Displays images using progressive scanning, which transmits each line from top to bottom.

720p (HD) Provides 720 lines of resolution. Displays images using progressive scanning, which transmits each line from top to bottom.

1080i (HD) Provides 1080 lines of resolution. Displays images using interlaced scanning, which first transmits all the odd lines on the TV screen and then the even lines. 1080i is one of the formats used by HDTV (High Definition TV).

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Contents 102-728-221 Notification Important Safeguards Ventilation Trademark Information Contents Using the Remote Control Using the Menus Page Features Package ContentsOverview Presenting the FD Trinitron WegaScreen Mode Enables you to resize the picture SetupAbout the AC Power Cord Setting Up the TVQf Power TV Controls and ConnectorsQa Memory Stick LED Qd Timer LED Qs Power LEDQg Power Qf Infrared Receiver IRRear Panel Video in 1/3/4 Video in 1/3HD/DVD in 5/6 CableCARD SlotAbout Using CableCARD Basic Connections Connecting a Cable or AntennaSee the connections described on pages 23 VHF/UHF Cable or Antenna OnlyCable and Antenna Only Press SAT/CABLE Function Cable Box and Cable OnlyCable Box Only Connecting Optional Equipment Making Video Connections About UsingYour cable company does not require you to use a cable box VCR and CablePress 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 DVD player Video ConnectorsPR jacks DVD Player with ConnectorsVideo and Audio Video Y, PB, PR jacksTV’s L Mono audio jack CamcorderThrough your stereo system Audio ReceiverDevice DVI-EquippedVideo Interface output, use the following connection HDMI-Equipped Device Connecting a Device with an Optical in Connector Using the Control S Feature CableCARD Service Using CableCARDActivating Removing CableCARD Using Initial Setup Setting Up the Channel ListUse the Auto Program feature as described on Use the Digital Channel feature as described onPage Inserting Batteries Using the Remote ControlButton Descriptions Remote ControlButtons TransportVOL + CH + DisplayProgramming the Remote Control Laserdisc Players This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV Using the FeaturesWatching TV Press TV PowerPress TV Function Press VOL +Using the Program Guide Alternate Video Using Additional Program Guide OptionsAlternate Audio Using Screen Mode 30/34 models only Using Screen Mode with High-Definition 720p/1080i Sources Using Screen Mode with High Definition 720p/1080i Sources Using Screen Mode 32/36 models onlyUsing the Channel Menu Using Favorite ChannelsUsing the Favorite Channels GuideAll Equipment Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote ControlOperating a VCR Satellite Receiver EnterOperating a Cable Box Operating a DVD Player CH +/- or 0-9, Enter using tunerCombination Unit About Memory Stick Memory Stick Compatibility Functionality Memory Stick FeaturesTrademark Information Inserting a Memory Stick Inserting and Removing a Memory StickTo remove the Memory Stick, see Removing a Memory Stick on Pull the Memory Stick completely out of the slot Removing a Memory StickAbout the Icons on the Thumbnail Images Using the Memory Stick IndexFollowing describes how to use the Memory Stick Index Using the MemoryStick Index Memory StickPhoto Controls Viewing PhotosPhoto Menu Bar Options Using Rotate Using Zoom and PanMovie Controls Playing MoviesPress B or b to select Index, Slide Show, or File Movie Menu Bar OptionsSlide Show Menu Options Memory Stick Index Menu Bar OptionsSlide Show Menu includes the following options Menu Contents Menu OptionsAbout DCF File Names Memory Stick Precautions Navigating Through Menus Menu gives you access to the following featuresSelecting Video Options Using the Video MenuVideo Menu includes the following options Mode button on the remote control Press Reset on the remote control when in the Video MenuSelecting Audio Options Using the Audio MenuAudio Menu includes the following options Audio Out Press Reset on the remote control when in the Audio MenuVariable FixedSelecting Screen Mode Options Using the Screen Menu 30/34 models onlyScreen Mode button on the remote control Screen Menu includes the following optionsUsing the Screen Menu 32/36 models only Selecting Channel Options Using the Channel MenuChannel Menu includes the following options Channels Show/HideSelecting Parent Menu Options Using the Parent MenuParent Menu includes the following options US Models Selecting Custom Rating Options C8+ English Rating14+ 18+Selecting Setup Options Using the Setup MenuSetup Menu includes the following options Language Tilt CorrectionMenu Color Programming Caption Vision Selecting Applications Options Using the Applications MenuApplications Menu includes the following options Current Time Diagnostics To select Current Time CableCARDPage This chapter includes the following topics Other InformationAspect ratio GlossaryRemote Control TroubleshootingContacting Sony Channels Option and set the Filter option to Show All Audio Out option to Variable AudioGeneral Video102 Ntsc SpecificationsOptional Accessories Index 106
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