Sony KDE-50XS955 Flat Panel Television User Manual


 
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Setup
Using CableCARD
CableCARD
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
, 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.
About Using CableCARD
If you are planning to use a separate cable box for digital cable TV services,
you may be able to receive programming using this TV with the
CableCARD
instead — except in the following circumstances:
s Your cable TV company does not provide CableCARD
service in your
viewing area.
s You want to access your cable TV company’s interactive or advanced
features (such as video-on-demand or, in some cases, pay-per-view). At
this time, these services require a bidirectional link, which are only
available through the use of a separate set-top box. CableCARD
is
currently a unidirectional device only, and cannot provide these
advanced services.
Check with your cable TV company for CableCARD
service details,
limitations, pricing, and availability, all of which are determined by your
cable TV company — not Sony.
Activating
CableCARD
Service
Before you can use CableCARD
service, you need to insert the
CableCARD
(supplied by your cable TV company) and activate the
service, as described below:
1 Turn off the TV.
2 Insert the CableCARD
into the TV’s CableCARD
slot.
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