Sony KDX-46Q005 - Manual (Page 59)

Setting Up the TV
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Se
tting
Up the
TV
KDX-46Q005
2-592-150-12(2)
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.
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
First remove the dummy card by pushing the eject button (see
“Removing the CableCARD” on page 58).
2
Insert the CableCARD into the TV’s CableCARD slot.
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:
❑ Your cable TV company does not provide CableCARD service in your viewing area.
❑ 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.
✍
If you remove the dummy card without pushing the eject button, the
CableCARD cannot be inserted. In that case, insert the dummy card again,
remove it by pushing the eject button, and then insert the CableCARD.
VIDEO VIDEO
HD/DVD IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i)
AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDIO
(OPTICAL)OUT
L
Y
P B
P R R
D
BLAC
AUDIO
AUDIO OUT
SUBWOOFER
OUT(VAR)
(VAR/FIX)
L
Y
P B
P R R
L
R
4 5
i.LINK S400
Cable CARD TM
CONTROL S
IN
OUT
(HDV/DV/TS/
MICROMV)
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