Sony KD-34XBR970 manual Other Information, Glossary

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Other Information

Glossary

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 and picture image. This model has 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-Definition

Provides 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 television

Committee (NTSC)

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 KD-34XBR970 Installing Owner’s RecordUse Power Sources CleaningFor the set with a polarized AC power cord plug InstallationPower Cord Protection Service Damage Requiring ServiceReplacement Parts Safety CheckTrademark Information Contents Using the Features Package Contents FeaturesIntroducing the FD Trinitron Wega OverviewSetup Setting Up the TV TV Controls and ConnectorsAbout the AC Power Cord Front PanelRear Panel Basic Connections Connecting a Cable or Antenna Cable or Antenna OnlyConnecting Two RF Inputs Cable Box Only For best results, use this connection ifWith this connection you can To connect the cable boxConnecting Optional Equipment About UsingMaking Video Connections Example of an S Video ConnectionVCR and Cable or Antenna Your cable company does not require you to use a cable boxTo connect the VCR and Cable or Antenna Press VCR/DVD FunctionTo connect the VCR and cable box VCR and Cable BoxTo connect a VCR and cable box, you need VCR FunctionSatellite Receiver Satellite Receiver and VCR To connect a satellite receiver and VCRVCR/DVD Function Connectors To connect a DVD player with component video connectorsTo connect a DVD player with A/V connectors Camcorder Audio ReceiverThrough your stereo system To connect a camcorderDVI-Equipped DeviceVideo Interface output, use the following connection To connect a device that has DVI OUTHDMI-Equipped Device To connect a device that has Hdmi OUTConnecting a Device with Digital Audio in Connector Setting Up the Channel List Using Initial SetupUse the Auto Program feature as described on Use the Digital Channel feature as described onUsing the Remote Control Inserting BatteriesButton Descriptions TV/SAT DisplayEnter GuideProgramming the Remote Control Manufacturer’s Codes VCRs Laserdisc PlayersDVD/VCR Combination Units DVD PlayersOperating a VCR Operating a Satellite Receiver Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote ControlAll Equipment CH +/- or 0-9, Enter using tuner Operating a Cable Box Operating a DVD PlayerCombination Unit SelectOverview Watching TV Using the FeaturesThis chapter describes how to use the features of your TV Using the Program Guide Guide To display the program guideUsing Screen Mode Using Screen Mode with High-Definition 720p/1080i Sources Using Favorites Menu Using the Favorites MenuNavigating Through Menu Using the MenuExternal Inputs Favorites Settings Using the Menu Select Favorites from the Menu control panel and pressFavorite Channels list appears. Make your selection Press V/ v to highlight the desired channel and pressUsing the Picture Settings Picture Settings include the following optionsTo access the Picture Settings, follow these steps Selecting Picture OptionsAdvanced Using the Sound Settings Sound Settings include the following optionsTo access the Sound Settings, follow these steps Selecting Sound OptionsSpeaker Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustmentsAlternate Audio Using the Screen Settings Selecting Screen Mode OptionsScreen Settings include the following options To access the Screen Settings, follow these stepsUsing the Channel Settings Channel Settings include the following optionsTo access the Channel Settings, follow these steps Selecting Channel OptionsShow/Hide ChannelsUsing the Parental Lock Settings Parental Lock Settings include the following optionsTo access the Parental Lock Setting, follow these steps Selecting Parental Lock OptionsUS Models Selecting Custom Rating Options English Rating C8+14+ 18+Using the Setup Settings Selecting Setup OptionsSetup Settings include the following options To access the Setup Settings, follow these stepsProgramming Caption Vision Using the Applications Settings Applications Settings include the following optionsTo access the Applications Settings, follow these steps Selecting Applications OptionsPage Other Information GlossaryTroubleshooting Remote ControlContacting Sony ChannelsAudio Out option to Variable SoundPicture General Specifications Optional AccessoriesIndex DRC. See Digital Reality Creation. DVD playerIndex Page Sony Corporation