Using cablecard, Activating cablecard™ service, Activating cablecard – Sony KDE-37XS955 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

Insert the CableCARD

into the TV’s CableCARD

slot.

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