Introducing the TV
❑BN Smoother™: Reduces the block noise caused by digital video encoding and decoding process.
❑S-master Full Digital Amplifier: Delivers superb clear dialog and reproduces the original sound quality while minimizing any sound fragmentation or jitter noise.
❑Wide Screen Mode: Allows you to watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in wide screen mode (16:9 aspect ratio).
❑Twin View®: Twin View allows you to watch two programs side by side with the ability to zoom in on one picture and listen to the program in the selected window. You can watch pictures from two different sources (480i) simultaneously.
❑Memory Stick Viewer: Allows you to view digital photos (JPEG) and movies (MPEG1) from Memory Stick media on your TV screen.
❑Favorite Channels: Allows you to select from 16 of your favorite channels without leaving the current channel.
❑CableCARD™ slot: 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 device, which is provided by your cable TV company, is inserted into the TV’s rear panel CableCARD slot. After the service is activated with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a separate set-top box. (Check with your cable TV company about CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability. For more information about the CableCARD device in this manual, see page 32.)
❑PC input: Allows you to connect your PC and display the PC screen on your TV.
❑HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-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.
❑i.LINK: Provides a secure digital interface to other digital home entertainment devices. i.LINK allows for the secure transfer of copyright-protected high-definition content between these devices and your TV.
