Sony KD-30XS955, KD-32XS945, KD-34SX955, KD-36SX955 specs

Contacting Sony

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).

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

Troubleshooting

Remote Control

Problem	Possible Remedies
Remote control	❏ The batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries.
does not operate	❏ Check the orientation of the batteries.
	❏ Press the TV FUNCTION button. You may have inadvertently pressed the
	SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button, which changes the remote control to SAT or
	CABLE mode.
	❏ Make sure the TV’s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet.
	❏ Locate the TV at least 3-4 feet away from fluorescent lights.
Cannot change channels	❏ If you are using the TV to change channels, first press the TV FUNCTION
with the remote control	button.
	❏ If you are using another device to change channels, be sure you have not
	inadvertently switched your TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting. Use the
	Channel Fix option to “fix” the channel based on the hookup you used (see
	page 84).
	❏ If you are using another device to change channels, be sure to press the
	FUNCTION button for that device. For example, if you are using your cable box
	to change channels, be sure to press the SAT/CABLE FUNCTION button.

Remote control	❏ If you replaced the batteries to the remote recently, the code numbers for
does not operate non-Sony	the video equipment may need to be reset.
video equipment	❏ There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are
	attempting to operate.
	❏ There is a possibility that some non-Sony equipment cannot be operated by
	your Sony TV remote.You may need to use the equipment’s original
	remote control.

Other

SETUP

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 Overview Package ContentsFeatures Presenting the FD Trinitron Wega Setup Screen Mode Enables you to resize the picture Setting Up the TV About the AC Power Cord Qa Memory Stick LED TV Controls and ConnectorsQf Power Qg Power Qs Power LEDQd Timer LED Qf Infrared Receiver IR Rear Panel HD/DVD in 5/6 Video in 1/3Video in 1/3/4 CableCARD Slot See the connections described on pages 23 Basic Connections Connecting a Cable or AntennaAbout Using CableCARD Cable or Antenna Only VHF/UHF Cable and Antenna Only Cable Box and Cable Only Press SAT/CABLE Function Cable Box Only Connecting Optional Equipment About Using Making Video Connections Press VCR/DVD Function VCR and CableYour cable company does not require you to use a cable box VCR and Cable Box Setup Two VCRs for Tape Editing Press VCR/DVD Function Satellite Receiver Satellite receiver Press SAT/CABLE Function Satellite Receiver and VCR VCR/DVD Function Video Connectors DVD player PR jacks Video and Audio ConnectorsDVD Player with Video Y, PB, PR jacks Camcorder TV’s L Mono audio jack Audio Receiver Through your stereo system Video Interface output, use the following connection DVI-EquippedDevice HDMI-Equipped Device Connecting a Device with an Optical in Connector Using the Control S Feature Activating Using CableCARDCableCARD Service Removing CableCARD Use the Auto Program feature as described on Setting Up the Channel ListUsing Initial Setup Use the Digital Channel feature as described onPage Using the Remote Control Inserting Batteries Remote Control Button Descriptions VOL + TransportButtons Display CH + Programming the Remote Control Laserdisc Players Using the Features This chapter describes how to use the features of your TV Press TV Function Press TV PowerWatching TV Press VOL + Using the Program Guide Alternate Audio Using Additional Program Guide OptionsAlternate Video 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 Sources Using the Favorite Using Favorite ChannelsUsing the Channel Menu Channels Guide Operating a VCR Satellite Receiver Using Other Equipment with Your TV Remote ControlAll Equipment Enter Combination Unit CH +/- or 0-9, Enter using tunerOperating a Cable Box Operating a DVD Player About Memory Stick Memory Stick Features Memory Stick Compatibility Functionality Trademark Information To remove the Memory Stick, see Removing a Memory Stick on Inserting and Removing a Memory StickInserting a Memory Stick Removing a Memory Stick Pull the Memory Stick completely out of the slot Using the Memory Stick Index About the Icons on the Thumbnail Images Stick Index Using the MemoryFollowing describes how to use the Memory Stick Index Memory Stick Viewing Photos Photo Controls Photo Menu Bar Options Using Zoom and Pan Using Rotate Playing Movies Movie Controls Movie Menu Bar Options Press B or b to select Index, Slide Show, or File Slide Show Menu includes the following options Memory Stick Index Menu Bar OptionsSlide Show Menu Options Contents Menu Options Menu About DCF File Names Memory Stick Precautions Menu gives you access to the following features Navigating Through Menus Video Menu includes the following options Using the Video MenuSelecting Video Options Press Reset on the remote control when in the Video Menu Mode button on the remote control Audio Menu includes the following options Using the Audio MenuSelecting Audio Options Variable Press Reset on the remote control when in the Audio MenuAudio Out Fixed Screen Mode button on the remote control Using the Screen Menu 30/34 models onlySelecting Screen Mode Options Screen Menu includes the following options Using the Screen Menu 32/36 models only Channel Menu includes the following options Using the Channel MenuSelecting Channel Options Show/Hide Channels Parent Menu includes the following options Using the Parent MenuSelecting Parent Menu Options US Models Selecting Custom Rating Options 14+ English RatingC8+ 18+ Setup Menu includes the following options Using the Setup MenuSelecting Setup Options Menu Color Tilt CorrectionLanguage Programming Caption Vision Applications Menu includes the following options Using the Applications MenuSelecting Applications Options To select Current Time DiagnosticsCurrent Time CableCARDPage Other Information This chapter includes the following topics Glossary Aspect ratio Contacting Sony TroubleshootingRemote Control Channels Option and set the Filter option to Show All Audio Audio Out option to Variable Video General 102 Specifications Ntsc Optional Accessories Index 106